[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273880,4446,"Chapter 22: Chapter Twenty-Two: Return and Reward","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>Glass shards flew as Su Xiao dashed into the corridor, adjusted his center of gravity midair, and slashed downward at the king of Goia Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king had his back turned to Su Xiao, utterly unaware of his presence, his face frozen in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant blade flash cut through the air, the moonlit cut tragically beautiful, the blade singing a low moan as it severed the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s blade sliced clean through the king’s waist; blood sprayed upward, forming droplets that shattered against floor or wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blow had decapitated the king at the waist—his legs remained standing, but his upper torso and severed arms flew upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midair, the king stared in disbelief at the two legs still rooted to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the king felt a strange familiarity about those legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud~ The king’s upper body hit the ground, and then agony surged like a tide to swallow him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth gaped open, ready to scream—when Su Xiao’s second slash arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as swift, precise, and brutal—the blade swept past, and the king’s head rolled free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mission complete.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his blade to shake off blood, Su Xiao had assassinated a king alone, unscathed, in a world teeming with ‘monsters’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To accomplish this, courage and audacity were both indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You killed the King of Goia Kingdom, Philip Herbert.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Philip Herbert was a mission target; no World Source can be obtained from him. Total World Source acquired: 8.9%.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your talent ‘Soul Eater’ has activated, permanently increasing Mana by 2 points. Current Mana: 93.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the king’s death, a white treasure chest floated above his corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having opened several white treasure chests before, Su Xiao selected “Open” immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You opened a (White) Treasure Chest and obtained the following item:】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained: World Tree Ring】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Su Xiao’s hand appeared a ring, entirely transparent, as if forged from some crystalline stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【World Tree Ring】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quality: White\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rating: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description: This ring is forged from Adam’s Wood. Do not underestimate it—its material comes from the core of Adam’s Tree, which is also known as the World Tree, the fulcrum of the Pirate World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ring had no stats, its quality was white, and the description was vague—Su Xiao tossed it straight into his storage space, planning to study it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh~~~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scream came— the queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao frowned; screams would draw more enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lunged forward, blade flashing—slit her throat. The scream cut off instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mercy toward enemies was an act of extreme stupidity; Su Xiao understood this well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once labeled an enemy, he never hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indecisive people were unfit for battle, let alone for surviving the Cycle Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hunter completed main quest: Assassinate the King of Goia Kingdom】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Main quest difficulty: Lv.3, World difficulty: Lv.6, Hunter-exclusive trial successful】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hunter identity officially unlocked. Hunter Quests will be released in the next world.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Main quest completed. Hunter will depart this world in 30 seconds and return to the Cycle Paradise. Prepare accordingly.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was over. After countless perils, Su Xiao had finally completed his mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In thirty seconds, he would leave the Pirate World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Cycle Paradise wasn’t perfectly safe, it shouldn’t be dangerous—unless it wanted him dead, it wouldn’t keep throwing him into lethal situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous crash echoed below; the entire castle began tilting sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must have been the result of the king’s guards fighting Krieg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So humans really can grow this strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao felt no fear at their power—his lips curled into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a feeling he might return to the Pirate World—but next time, he wouldn’t be confined to completing a mission in some minor kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he’d join the Summit War? Or take part in the struggle for sea dominance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of it depended on one thing: becoming strong enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the thirty seconds ended, Su Xiao’s vision went black; his head felt as if struck by a hammer, his mind reeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In hazy consciousness, he sensed himself wrapped in a transparent membrane, hurtling at high speed, with blurred stars swirling around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-transmission, Su Xiao felt a jolt—and his awareness snapped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Cycle Paradise? What the hell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao stared around, bewildered—the only thing visible was vast darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade of sword qi slashed through the darkness; lightning erupted across the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those lightning bolts seemed to devour all matter—even the surrounding darkness was consumed, and the lightning surged toward Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A human? How is there a human in the Void? Interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spatial power is quite strong. That consciousness—emerge! Fight me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice came, thick with the scent of blood—undeniably, the stench of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Su Xiao couldn’t see the entity, he felt its overwhelming power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose to his feet in the darkness, staring toward the voice’s source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Warning! Transmission interrupted by unknown powerful entity. Suspected entity: Void Sword Saint. Repairing…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Repairing… zzzt~ Repair complete. Transmission resumed.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s vision went black again, returning to the previous sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Void, a man wielding a longsword scanned the surroundings with piercing eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Escaped? How dull. I was hoping for a fight. Whatever—Saito the bald guy was decent enough. I’ll go find him instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Void was full of unknown dangers; Su Xiao had been unlucky to encounter one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Su Xiao regained consciousness, he was inside a room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was strange—walls sealed on all sides, no windows or doors; the ceiling emitted a soft glow, illuminating the space brightly and maintaining a comfortable temperature, utterly free of stuffiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Xiao surveyed his surroundings, the Cycle Paradise’s prompt appeared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Transmission complete. Hunter returned to private chamber.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Private chamber is an absolute safe zone; no one may enter without Hunter’s permission.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hunter has returned to the Cycle Paradise. Beginning reward settlement.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derived World: One Piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Difficulty: Lv.6 (Nightmare).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>World Source acquired: 8.9%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quests completed: 2. (Main quest: Assassinate ‘Goia Kingdom’; Side quest: The Left Minister’s Collection.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comprehensive rating: A-. (Note: Ratings range from E- to S+. Calculated from total World Source and number of quests completed.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since world level exceeds Hunter’s level Lv.5, difficulty is Nightmare—reward doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collecting World Source…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>World Source collection complete. Distributing rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rewards received: 4 Attribute Points, 10,000 Park Coins. (These values are doubled.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comprehensive rating A- grants Hunter Level +1, upgraded to Lv.2. (Level increases based on rating; since this world was a trial world, maximum level increase is Lv.1.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Settlement complete. Rewards automatically stored in Hunter’s Mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao immediately opened his Mark to check the Attribute Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t disappoint me. This is the hope of becoming stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s lips curled—he discovered Attribute Points could enhance any stat except Luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If strength meant survival, even death was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truest despair wasn’t being in danger—it was having no chance to fight it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao immediately wanted to use the Attribute Points—but the Cycle Paradise notified him they could only be used in the Attribute Enhancement Hall, a facility within the Cycle Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Settlement was complete. Su Xiao stared blankly around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walls sealed on all sides—how was he supposed to get out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, an odd prompt appeared before him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Sell World Tree Ring? Selling price: 50,000 Park Coins.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 【World Tree Ring】 was the item Su Xiao obtained after killing the king—and now, the Cycle Paradise was actively offering to let him sell it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the current situation, if he refuses to sell, the Cycle Paradise will not let him out, and will keep him locked indefinitely in a private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s hesitation, Su Xiao selected No—he planned to go all in.\u003C\u002Fp>",1268,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3b016715bdfb6f215b3774cf83c96fa6c447b813cf50171863becbe74d27d3c7","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-23","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-21",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]