[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades":3,"chapter-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-257":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades",{"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},418047,682,"Chapter 257 Zeus' Fearsome Talent","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>With each moment that went by, the presence of Holy Elementals in the surroundings grew, and Neo was weakened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air crackled with energy, and the ground beneath them seemed to tremble under the immense power of their clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're pushing yourself too far, Apollo,\" Neo said. \"This will kill you, not me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that's what it takes to stop you, then so be it!\" Apollo roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's finish this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo jumped back, creating a large gap between him and Apollo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked beneath his feet, sending small rocks scattering into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Neo's determined gaze, Apollo gritted his teeth and his hands trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you stop!? You can't stop a sun, not after I've used Divine Transformation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sheathed his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness enveloped the sheath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rings surrounding his heart began to hum and red lightning flickered erratically around his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Swordsmanship First Stance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How!? What makes you think you can win!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just need to cut the sun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issen\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword left the scabbard with a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's slash was instantaneous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade, cloaked in Death and Darkness, stretched impossibly long. Read exclusive chapters at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of striking Apollo, the blade aimed higher—towards the Sunshine blazing in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elongated blade was mere moments from cleaving the Sunshine when suddenly, Neo froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands were cut from the shoulders and they fell to the ground with a dull thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man appeared in the middle of the battlefield with a flicker of movement so fast it was almost imperceptible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stranger had blonde hair, a bushy beard, and wore a dirty, tattered robe that gave him the appearance of a wanderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his unkempt appearance, his presence radiated authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You pushed yourself quite far,\" the man said to Apollo, placing a hand over his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green spores fell from his fingers, glowing faintly as they touched Apollo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apollo's wounds began to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cracks on his skin faded, and life returned to his weary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zeus…?\" Apollo whispered with a trembling voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry for being late,\" Zeus said softly and patted Apollo's head. \"Give me five seconds. I'll wrap things here quickly and get you treated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeus turned to face Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's hand had regenerated and he was holding his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm… I'm sure my attack was fused with concentrated holy life,\" Zeus said curiously. \"Not only did you deflect it, but you even healed the injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeus had aimed to behead Neo,.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Neo had dodged at the last moment, sacrificing his hands in exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip tightened on his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would've loved to fight you properly. But I need to go back and get our youngest healed since he seems to be injured quite badly in his battle with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partial Divine Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden sigils of lightning ignited on Zeus' arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll end it painlessly,\" Zeus said, flicking a finger toward Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of energy surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden bolt of lightning was too fast for Neo to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pierced his chest effortlessly, tearing through him and leaving a gaping hole where his heart had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This much should be enough. After all, you can't heal what isn't alive,\" Zeus said as he stared at Neo's unmoving corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's lifeless body stood still, his eyes staring blankly ahead as though he had yet to realize his death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield fell silent as Zeus was about to turn away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ended exactly at the fifth second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you acting like you won?\" Neo's voice broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One and a half rings of highly compressed Death Elementals floated in the center of the gaping hole in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half of the ring transformed into red lightning, crackling fiercely around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you moving when you are dead?\" Zeus asked, holding his chin. \"Ah, I see. You are controlling Death itself and delaying the Underworld's pull.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm, almost amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this what a Death element user can do? Fascinating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeus analyzed Neo's ability within a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's expression darkened as he activated the third stage of his blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura around him grew oppressive, and the ground beneath his feet cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hole in his chest began to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bones, heart, muscles, nerves, and finally the skin—everything regrew rapidly, leaving no trace of the fatal wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pseudo Resurrection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Death stopped Neo from dying, the third stage healed all his injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both ability when used together allowed Neo to resurrect himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can use Life elemental too? No... that doesn't look like it's your doing,\" Zeus mused. \"As I thought, someone else is healing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's grip on his sword tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to keep talking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swift motion, Neo sheathed his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind picked up around him and he exhaled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Swordsmanship First Stance: Issen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword flashed like a streak of light, slicing through the dense air with blinding speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've seen that move already,\" Zeus said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a casual flick of his hand, he caught Neo's blade between his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I can counter anything once I see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could pull back his sword, lightning surged around Zeus, forming a blade of pure energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coincidentally, I can also copy anything I see once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air screamed as Zeus swung his lightning sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Swordsmanship, Modified First Stance: Issen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeus's blade moved at a speed invisible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed as the blade cut cleanly through Neo's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo retreated swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his head with one hand to stop it from toppling off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood trickled down his neck. The crimson color disappeared in his black clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He countered the first stance and used it after seeing it once,' Neo thought grimly, in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embers of golden lightning lingered in the gaping wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sizzled ominously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible alarm rang in Neo's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His senses screamed in warning as he noticed the lightning moving unnaturally within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He left lightning elementals in my body when he attacked. This isn't how the first stance works. Did he modify the first stance in that short moment?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden lightning burrowed deeper, spreading through Neo's body like invasive roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles twitched uncontrollably, and a searing pain coursed through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was paralyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to resist, Neo collapsed to his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeus approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the edge of his lightning blade against Neo's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was a nice sword technique. Thanks for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo clenched his teeth but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any last words?\" Zeus asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Neo remained silent, Zeus tilted his head slightly. He raised his blade, preparing to finish the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Neo's shadows moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark tendrils stretched out from the ground, slithering like vipers through the ashen wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blackness spread unnaturally fast, racing toward Apollo, who stood some distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apollo's face twisted in surprise and fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having overworked himself in the earlier skirmish, he lacked the strength to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He is trying to attack Apollo…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeus's thoughts came to a screeching halt as his gaze shifted to Neo's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked just as surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows were furrowed, and he stared at his own shadows in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't an act—it was genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't commanded the shadows to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>",1228,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","480ee11bdb92833ba220fec953cde3938fe5f71fc583365087afb247e8ea6e6c","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-258","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-256",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]