[{"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-260":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},1139980,1479,"Chapter 260 The Closed Room Trial, Only One Survivor per Room","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-260",260,"\u003Cp>Alex stepped into the first room, scanning his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an average-sized space, lined with ten beds, one for each participant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine figures were already seated, their gazes locking onto Alex the moment he entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatred burned in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a soft click, the door shut behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alphox sighed from within Alex's mind, \"I'll explain everything. This is just like it was before I died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like the [Pre-Selection Phase] itself didn't change much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, why would they even need to change it if it was still effective after thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing dragons, Alex knew that this meant the trials of the temple would be brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex nodded, taking a seat on the only empty bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is it. My final trial before I can finally focus on leveling up and eliminating every god and enemy in my way.' He clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gaining the [Dragon Bloodline] would mean more than just power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would establish him as the strongest human player, give him one of the most powerful god blessings, and make him capable of facing monsters at level 1,800 or even above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a game-changer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alphox's voice cut through his thoughts, \"Listen up, partner. This is important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the nine others in the room exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if responding to an unspoken agreement, they all stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark shadow-like panels materialized in front of Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stage One: The Closed Room]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stage Two: Until Only 100 Remain in the Hallway]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stage Three: The Exam]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex quickly analyzed the structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each hallway had 5,000 participants, and each room housed ten of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant there were 500 rooms in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from each of those rooms… only one person could leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex, too absorbed in the information, made sure to keep an eye on everyone else to make sure he wasn't killed out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, what he didn't expect was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bye-bye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp voice whispered behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's instincts flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bird-man warrior emerged from his own shadow, spear in hand, aiming straight for his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the other eight competitors lunged forward, rushing him in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They all hate humans,\" Alphox chuckled. \"Kill them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked, \"Didn't need to tell me twice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was labeled as a human despite carrying the [Fox Bloodline] to qualify for the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his opponents still saw him as the weakest race, and that underestimation played right into his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of dodging or blocking the spear strike, he let it happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destiny Shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange energy pulsed around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This skill allows the user to undo any single event that has occurred within the last 5 seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have undone the attack.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[-10 Destiny Points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality rewound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird-man was back in his neutral stance, completely unaware of what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" He blinked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't give him time to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun around, slashing his [Bleeding Claws] straight into the warrior's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Weakness Hit! Instant Death.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered as the first enemy fell lifelessly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thing about [Bleeding Claws] that made it so powerful was that if Alex fought a human or monster and managed to damage their head, the damage would always be much higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For other races, this would essentially mean instant death sometimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without missing a beat, Alex extended his staff toward the remaining enemies and unleashed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arc of Divinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive crescent wave of divine energy tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attackers braced themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them managed to block or evade, but one was caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy struck him head-on, sending him crashing against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't dead, but he was injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex cracked his neck. \"Let's see what else I can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted into a battle stance as the remaining eight warriors rushed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fight was brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each opponent had combat experience, high stats, and unique abilities, but Alex was on a completely different level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He danced through their attacks, utilizing his new [Cursed Eyes of Truth] to predict movements way easier than before, dodging effortlessly while countering with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One enemy, a lizard warrior, swung his greatsword at Alex's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex ducked, grabbing the lizard's wrist mid-swing, and twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lizard screamed as his arm broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex followed up with a [Bleeding Claws] strike, driving his claws through the warrior's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then while the claws were plunged in the warrior's chest, he swiped upward, cutting his body into four different parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Critical Hit! Fatal Injury.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another enemy, a mage, attempted to cast a spell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex gripped his [Demonized Whispers of Shadows].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was useless to him since the damage was low, but it still had one skill that was useful: Shadow Veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex disappeared, reappearing behind the mage, and snapped his neck with a swift motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, his enemies fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes later, the room was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are the last alive in your room.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wait for the others to finish. You can rest for now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex exhaled, glancing at the bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He received several notifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain Elios Birdskye, gaining 2.7 billion experience points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain Evidka, gaining 2.8 billion experience points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were nine notifications since he killed 9 participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And of course, he leveled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have reached level 720, gaining 4 stat points for every attribute and 5 free points to assign.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have reached level 721, gaining 4 stat points for every attribute and 5 free points to assign.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have reached level 722...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have reached level 728...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 728 (1,700,000,000\u002F2,400,000,000 experience points)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began collecting their weapons and equipment, extracting whatever resources he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spear, a sword, a few attribute points, nothing particularly useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I find better armor, I'll just merge them using synthesis,\" he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, something occurred to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell onto his own armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hatred Armor (Divine): +100,000 Strength, +100,000 Magical Resistance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still [Divine] rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex had upgraded [Potential Extraction] recently, allowing him to enhance equipment all the way to [Artifact] tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I enhance my own armor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his hand, channeling his skill—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Potential Extraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden glow enveloped his armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It worked?\" Alex's eyes widened in realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gotten so used to wearing it that he hadn't considered upgrading it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it worked on this armor, it would also work on his [Demonized Staff of Hatred].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His armor's transformation finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had changed, visibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black and red plating now gleamed with crimson and gold highlights, its structure refined and reinforced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves of energy pulsed through it, radiating an aura of dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have enhanced \"Hatred Armor\" (Divine).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Artifact Item: Armor of Pure Hatred.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Armor of Pure Hatred (Artifact): +1,000,000 Strength, +1,000,000 Magical Resistance, +1,000,000 Physical Resistance, has a 5% chance to completely negate an attack's damage.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no minor upgrade, it was an entirely new level of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that he knew it worked, he planned to use [Potential Extraction] on every piece of equipment he had, no matter the rarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if something was already at [Artifact] rank, there was always the possibility of further enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was just one problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential Extraction] had a 24-hour cooldown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, guess I'll have to wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, Alex shifted his focus back to the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still hundreds of fights happening across the temple, each room determining its sole survivor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once all 500 battles concluded, only 500 participants would remain in the fifth hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex took a deep breath and moved to another bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he had to do now… was wait.\u003C\u002Fp>",1289,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","930a90eb680793e005f3e84d679b3ae34a6b1eee19317c57005afcdceefdf3eb","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-261","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-259",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]