[{"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-421":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},1139741,1479,"Chapter 421 421: Tier-10 Advancement Task, The Hardest Advancement Task","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-421",421,"\u003Cp>Alex stood still, feeling the lingering echo of power ripple through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surge of energy from evolving his [Undead Lord] talent had only just begun to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now S-Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With it, the maximum limit of his summoned skeletons had expanded dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full thousand skeletons now stood under his control if he so wished, each one responding to his will like extensions of his own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone would've been worth celebrating, but there was more, much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two new undead summon types had unlocked as part of the talent evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these new units added to his arsenal, Alex felt something shift deep within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't feel untouchable, not exactly, but the sense of direction and capability was stronger than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like standing at the edge of a battlefield, and finally having a complete arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Undead King] had returned to his own realm, vanishing as quietly as he had appeared after the display of his talent was completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His role was fulfilled, his knowledge passed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Alex stood alone once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, all of Alex's immediate goals had been completed, except for one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final and most dangerous among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Conquer the \"Tower of Nightmares\" and acquire the \"Token of Nightmares.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That objective had loomed in the back of his mind for weeks, and now it was the last obstacle in his way before the inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the final piece he needed in order to unlock the [Door of Destiny], the last token of the five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before heading into that nightmare tower, there was one last thing he had to face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One final detail he had pushed off until now, the final tier advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tier-10 Advancement Task]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you want to check it?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stared at the panel hovering in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers twitched slightly, breath calm, but eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't looked at this yet, intentionally saving it for last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every other advancement task had brought hell with it, and this one, this one was supposed to be the hardest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he muttered under his breath, \"Let's do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp chime echoed through the space around him, sharp and clear like a blade being drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[SSS-Rating detected for previous task and dual class. Difficulty adjusted accordingly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have received the hardest possible advancement task anyone can receive in Universal Descent.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pulse skipped as his gaze narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't flinch, though. Not even as the air grew heavier around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected this, he had prepared for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the moment was still heavier than he imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panels appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This advancement task is divided into four parts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brow lifted. That was new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, his previous advancement tasks had either come as one brutal challenge or, at most, one fused challenge between two tiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this, this was something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone made his thoughts spiral for a moment, remembering just how close to death he'd come during the battle with the Hatred Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That task had nearly torn his body apart, fractured his soul, and made him realize how fragile even his monstrous strength could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what could be worse than that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The panels updated again, one by one, each line more menacing than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hardest Advancement Task:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1. Enter and conquer the \"Tower of Nightmares.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first task aligned perfectly with his final goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was at least reassuring. It meant he could tackle two major objectives at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the fact that this tower was only the first part of the hardest task made it clear, this would be worse than anything he'd ever seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers curled slightly, bracing himself for the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2. Open and survive inside the \"Door of Destiny.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's breath caught for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected the door to be involved somehow, but that word \"survive\" threw everything off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed the Door of Destiny would grant him knowledge, power, or perhaps even a revelation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now the implications were far more sinister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why the hell is survive even mentioned?\" he whispered, his eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, forcing the thought away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll worry about that when I get there,\" he muttered, \"Focus on what's next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3. Participate in the \"Chosen Games.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Expected,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had known this would be part of the task from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if that was the third task, then what could possibly come after?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes scanned the final line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4. Survive the \"Chosen Games.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it,\" he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course it wasn't enough to simply join them. He had to live through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the weight of that task sank into his bones like lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no matter how strong he'd become, no matter the blessings, talents, or skills, he could not forget what waited on that battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [God of Darkness], [Lich], the [God of Death].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would be there, waiting, watching, ready to annihilate as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder the system labeled this the hardest advancement task in the entire game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Chosen Games] were the final path, the last convergence of the strongest beings across all worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that arena, only one group would emerge alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex felt a chill travel down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists and forced the fear out of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More panels appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Penalty: Nothing, because if you lose, you will die. There is nothing worse than that.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a hollow chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: The answers you seek.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes locked onto the words as if searching for deeper meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What answers? Which ones?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were too many things he didn't understand about this world, about himself, about the war that loomed ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, he didn't want to get distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. Not now. Surviving came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new line appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Good luck with that, human.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's voice echoed through his mind, its tone almost casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really gonna answer everything if I survive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sure :)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But... we do not expect you to survive.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made his breath hitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What?\" he muttered, stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then came the final blow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[In fact, we give you a 0.0000000001% chance of survival. Still, we believe in you… a little? Enjoy!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even react, the panels vanished, and something strange filled the space around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter. It was powerful, not cruel, not mocking, but entirely neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ancient sound. It didn't come from above or below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came from everywhere. A deep, knowing, almost amused sound that seeped into his bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter of the system itself, an entity so vast and far beyond his comprehension that it couldn't even be called malicious or kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It simply was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for thirty long seconds, that laughter echoed around him until finally, it faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence returned to the ruined square of [Level 3 Demon City], where Alex stood alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't move, didn't speak for several moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, finally, he exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care,\" he said quietly, \"I'll still try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The odds meant nothing to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't doing this because he thought he could win. He was doing it because he had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every instinct in his body warned him he would die, that he wouldn't survive even with all his strength, but he refused to bend to that fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening his [World Map], he scanned through the familiar locations until his eyes landed on [Dragon City], the closest teleport point to the [Tower of Nightmares].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he tapped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft glow surrounded him as the spell began to activate, and Alex's expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no more time to waste. His final objective was waiting, and with it, the first part of a trial that would decide everything.\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","fa1fea434398b4e99670dc5868561dde225d7dd1f027e3047551f850df792327","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-422","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-420",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]