[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra":3,"chapter-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-253":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Awakening: Reincarnating With the SSS-Level Extraction Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1139973,1479,"Chapter 253 Threads of Fate, Understanding Them","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-253",253,"\u003Cp>The second stage began the moment Alex finished reading about [Threads of Fate].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new clone appeared, identical to Kaelios in every way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood motionless at first, its gaze cold and calculating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex could already tell this one was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intensity it radiated was sharper, and its presence felt more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not going to be simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Alex muttered, flexing his claws. \"Let's see what [Threads of Fate] can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused, willing the skill to activate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You do not have enough Destiny Points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex froze mid-step. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly reopened his panel, scanning the ability description again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very bottom, the glaring text confirmed what he'd missed earlier:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Consumes 20 Destiny Points; no cooldown.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Destiny Points?\" Alex repeated, narrowly dodging the clone's opening attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its movements were faster than the last clone, its strikes more deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are Destiny Points?\" he grumbled, deflecting a blow and jumping back to create space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the sidelines, Kaelios chuckled, clearly entertained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's part of the challenge. You'll have to figure it out for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Alex muttered, his tone laced with sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone launched another flurry of attacks, forcing Alex to focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his curiosity, he had no time to puzzle over the mysterious points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step he took, the clone matched perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every strike he attempted, the clone countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Destiny Points…' Alex thought, keeping a neutral expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced briefly at his panel, trying to pull up more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, the text flickered into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Destiny Points: 18\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?!\" Alex exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he noticed it, his heart leapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could delve deeper, the clone capitalized on his distraction, landing a powerful hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have died.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex was revived instantly, standing back at the start of the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone reset as well, waiting silently for him to reengage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately checked his points again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Destiny Points: 0\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It reset,' Alex realized. 'That means I must've gained the points during the first stage and this new one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replayed the battle in his mind, remembering every moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd landed a punch on the clone once before, and his points had gone up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Does hitting the clone give Destiny Points?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determined to test his theory, Alex dashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone reacted instantly, but Alex managed to land a clean punch to its face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+2 Destiny Points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It works!\" Alex grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed more clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had to be other ways to earn points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dodged an incoming strike, stepping aside at the last second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+1 Destiny Point.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avoiding attacks gives points too…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone followed up with a kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex deflected it with his arm before countering with another punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+3 Destiny Points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Deflecting also adds points.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the sidelines, Kaelios couldn't help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've figured it out already? Impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't respond, too focused on piecing it all together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, more information appeared in his vision:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Destiny Points are gained when the user manages to change the trajectory, aka destiny, of a battle.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You gain them by: attacking (2), defending (1), or avoiding (1).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Every single ability from the God of Destiny requires these Destiny Points to function. Without them, you cannot use the skills.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every god has their own unique power system,\" Kaelios explained, sipping from a cup as if this were a casual event, \"Mine revolves around Destiny Points. I suggest you get used to it quickly.\" Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, no pressure,\" Alex muttered, his tone flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he understood how it worked, Alex focused on building up points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fight became a cycle of strikes, dodges, and deflections, each exchange earning him precious points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Destiny Points: 21\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he had enough to activate [Threads of Fate].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't about to rush into it blindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone, moving in perfect sync with him, likely had just as many points as he did, he counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they both used the skill at the same time, the real challenge would begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone mastered the [Threads of Fate], while he would go in it blindly, so Alex expected to die a lot at the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's exactly what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Threads of Fate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden threads materialized in Alex's vision, weaving around the clone's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wrapped around its arms, legs, torso, even its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every thread moved in tandem with the clone's movements, creating a complex web of possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Alex focused on the threads, his excitement turned to confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I… I can't understand them?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite seeing the threads, he couldn't interpret what they meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thread around the clone's left arm shifted, but did that signal an uppercut? A block? A grab?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone dashed toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex saw the threads around its legs tense, signaling movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He braced himself, trying to predict its next attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the last second, the threads shifted unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have died.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The clone also activated [Threads of Fate] too. It saw your threads shift the moment you reacted. That's the real challenge of this stage, outsmarting it means outsmarting me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex groaned as he stood up again. \"Great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threw himself back into the fight, determined to figure out how the threads worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But mastering [Threads of Fate] wasn't as simple as he'd hoped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden threads constantly shifted, their meaning elusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he thought he understood them, the clone adapted, landing a fatal blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have died.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have died.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have died.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each death reset him, but Alex refused to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bit by bit, he started to notice patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certain threads moved in predictable ways, signaling specific attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others were more subtle, hinting at feints or counters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was frustrating, exhausting work, but Alex knew this was the only way to pass the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios watched in silence now, his earlier amusement replaced with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's learning faster than I expected,' the god thought. 'Most wouldn't last this long.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after nearly a full day of relentless fighting, Alex saw and understood everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone dashed forward, threads twisting around its limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex watched carefully, his eyes darting between the golden lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the thread around its right leg tighten, a low kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the thread near its shoulder shifted, a feint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't react. He waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the real attack came, he moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ducked under the clone's swing, pivoted behind it, and delivered a devastating punch to its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clone staggered, golden threads unraveling around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Got you,' Alex thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a final strike, the clone shattered into specks of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios raised an eyebrow, \"Not bad. Took you less than 24 hours. I'm impressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex wiped the sweat from his brow, though his body didn't feel tired, \"I already I told you I can't waste time. I've got a bloodline to acquire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough,\" Kaelios shrugged. \"But don't get too comfortable. This is only the beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex nodded, turning his attention to his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the next stage was waiting, but first, he needed to fully master the next skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3 days 20 hours 58 minutes left.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took him a little bit more than 3 days to master the first two stage, so he truly hoped that the others would be easier to master, otherwise it was over for him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1236,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","bcc4a7fcd295c640aa61e14d638bd6dd365f1f1bf0eb2f9955c2f49f1fe4507f","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-254","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-252",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]