[{"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-385":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},1139955,1479,"Chapter 385 385: Pure Defense and Sword of Hatred, Final Forbidden Skills","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-385",385,"\u003Cp>\"PURE DEFENSE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon's voice thundered across the battlefield, its words carrying a weight that shook the very fabric of the [Hatred Domain].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just announcing its next move, it was declaring the final phase of the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, \"SWORD OF HATRED!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of crimson energy erupted from its towering form as both of its remaining [Forbidden Skills] activated at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weren't ordinary abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were skills capable of rivaling gods, feared across the [25 Worlds] and beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky itself darkened, as if recoiling from the sheer presence of these two final powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes narrowed as the overwhelming aura intensified, swirling around the Hatred Demon like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the shift in the air, the battlefield itself trembling beneath the weight of what was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first skill, [Pure Defense], materialized before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon's entire form became enveloped in an armor, not made of metal, nor any material known to man, but of pure, transparent crimson energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pulsed ominously, shifting and flowing like a living force, reinforcing the demon's monstrous body with an unbreakable barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's instincts immediately screamed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not just armor… it's something more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't something that could be chipped away easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the skill was called [Pure Defense], then it likely meant exactly that, an impenetrable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without breaking through it, he wouldn't even be able to touch the Hatred Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex exhaled sharply, gripping his claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea how strong this barrier actually was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't see its description, meaning he would have to test its limits himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the final skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon's laughter rumbled like distant thunder, its massive form standing tall amidst the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now comes the strongest one,\" it sneered, pressing two of its massive hands against its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its grotesque, ever-spinning ritual circle, embedded deep within its torso, began glowing with blinding intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a terrible feeling about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWISH! BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden burst of energy erupted from the ritual circle, forcing Alex to shield his eyes for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something began to emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it was just a sliver of a shape, barely visible as it pushed its way through the swirling vortex of crimson energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, methodically, the Hatred Demon pulled it further and further, as if extracting something from the depths of its own existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more of it that emerged, the more Alex could feel the weight of its presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just some ordinary blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a final, brutal yank, FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon tore it free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive, crimson-black greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its entire surface pulsed, vibrating with an immense energy that sent waves of power cascading through the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the blade itself was alive, feeding on the very essence of hatred that surrounded them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword was monstrous in size, 500 meters long, nearly half the height of the Hatred Demon itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's breath hitched slightly as his gaze locked onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no point in trying to dodge that thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No point in trying to counter it normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This weapon wasn't just a tool, it was the embodiment of the Hatred Demon's very core, drawn from its own heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon lifted the sword high above its head, gripping it with two of its colossal hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its other two arms, for the first time in the entire fight, remained idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was focusing everything on this one weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex immediately noted that detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It needs two hands to wield it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant, \"It can't use those hands to cast skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was vital information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Hatred Demon had to dedicate two hands just to using that sword, then it had just sacrificed a major part of its combat versatility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that hardly meant this fight had gotten easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon's many mouths curled into a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck, child,\" it spoke, its voice unnervingly neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None of your fancy tricks will work against this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple snap of its fingers, and suddenly, Alex's vision flickered with a new notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sword of Hatred (Forbidden Skill)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: The Hatred Demon, in its ultimate form (Pure Hatred), pulls out a sword from its chest, fueled by its new heart. It is strong enough to cut through immortality.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Also...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes flickered over the text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, nothing: the final portion of the description was abruptly cut off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon had deliberately hidden part of the skill's true effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that last part he could see...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strong enough to cut through immortality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A drop of sweat rolled down Alex's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wording, it wasn't just about damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that even abilities like [Destiny Shift] might not work against this attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If even my revives won't work against that thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't finish the thought. He couldn't afford to let doubt creep in now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he took a deep breath, straightening his posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed his claws toward the demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't matter if you got a new weapon or defense or whatever,\" he growled, his voice low and steady. You will still die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon's laughter filled the air once more, the mouths in its grotesque, hollowed face twisting with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex wasn't paying attention to that anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was watching its movements. He noticed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon was still holding the [Sword of Hatred] above its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hadn't swung yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's charging something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just as he realized...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CHARGED... HATRED!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon suddenly roared, its voice shaking the battlefield as the massive sword pulsed with an even greater surge of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer force of it sent a shockwave ripping through the ground, shattering what little remained of the terrain beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's instincts screamed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Destiny Shift will not save you from that. Find another way.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His very instincts, his own power, were telling him that no matter how many destiny points he had, this attack would be fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to find another way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had prepared for this. He had his own trump cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon wasn't the only one who had been planning for this final moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye, child,\" the demon said with a twisted certainty, \"You will be able to see the destruction of these worlds through my eyes, though, so do not be too sad by your death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's fists clenched so tightly his claws dug into his own palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His rage burned inside him, threatening to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host, I am still preparing it. I cannot help you yet. Defend yourself.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crown of Calamity's voice rang in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But I believe in you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's crimson and golden aura erupted around him, swirling wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hatred Demon, convinced that this was the end, continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will be the only one to witness it,\" it said, its tone almost mocking, \"Be honored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's teeth ground together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You simply weren't strong enough, child,\" the demon continued, voice heavy with finality, \"You couldn't defeat me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword of Hatred, charged to the brim with energy, came crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Hatred Domain] trembled, the crimson skies distorting as an unbearable force descended toward Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shattered apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment of truth had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the battlefield exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>",1230,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","4ac95bc93e09bbbcf820b513f827fe3e7ea545ddf339e69173509a9efc70aae0","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-386","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-384",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]