[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-82":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},2273940,4446,"Chapter 82: Chapter Fifty: Frenzy","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-82",82,"\u003Cp>“Bai Ye, there’s a switch on the back of ‘Xin.’ If it comes to a last resort, press it—but remember, you must remove ‘Xin’ within one minute after pressing the switch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The switch Juna mentioned is Xin's original form; when activated, 'Xin' becomes animated and begins consuming the user's flesh and blood, while simultaneously greatly enhancing its performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao adjusted to the armor on his body; honestly, unless the situation was dire, he didn’t want to wear anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his strength and defense increased significantly, his speed plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In narrow underground tunnels, it was manageable—but if he fought in other terrains, he might be kited to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blind ghoul lunged forward like a ravenous hound, its jaws stretched wide, muscles on both cheeks tearing open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao stood firm; the heavy armor had altered his fighting style somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a desperate move—his agility dropped by 3 points, making him less nimble, but the added 3 points of strength drastically increased his slashing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his agility had decreased, Su Xiao no longer wasted time dodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both hands gripping his blade, Su Xiao slashed with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strike was devastating—combining the sharpness of Zhanlongshan, Qinggangyingsuo, and the additional 3 points of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squelch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed out; wherever Su Xiao’s long blade cut, the blind ghouls were severed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blind ghouls’ blood was black-red, reeking of a thick, foul stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In battle, Su Xiao paid no attention to the surrounding odors—killing enemies came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A custom round whizzed past Su Xiao—Yuna had acted, using her long-range capability to cover him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a user of ‘Xin,’ Yuna also possessed close-combat ability; her Quink had two forms—one as a sniper rifle, the other as a scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Xiao and Ma Guijiang’s close-combat prowess utterly dwarfed Yuna’s by miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Yuna didn’t want to use her close-combat ability—she just didn’t want to embarrass herself in front of the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of slashing and gunfire echoed through the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blind ghouls feared no death; even after Su Xiao slew over a dozen, they showed no sign of retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao beheaded one blind ghoul—then a tail He stabbed toward his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively tried to dodge, but with his agility reduced by 3, his evasion was noticeably slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tail He struck the surface of ‘Xin,’ producing a metallic ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hole the thickness of a finger appeared on ‘Xin’s’ surface; blood seeped out—Su Xiao was wounded. The blind ghouls’ attack power was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao grabbed the He with one hand and yanked hard, while his right hand thrust forward with the long blade, piercing the ghoul’s skull; the creature twitched and died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of blind ghouls pressed heavy pressure upon Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they were within his capacity to handle, and with Yuna’s support, his long blade slashed continuously, rapidly reducing their numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yuna exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, the number of blind ghouls had been cut down to just a few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s hand gripping the blade trembled—he was nearly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously ambushed by primitive ghouls, he’d already drained much of his stamina; now, besieged by blind ghouls, he was nearing his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his aching arm, Su Xiao slashed down the last blind ghoul; a pool of blood formed beneath his feet—his own blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him lay scattered limbs; the flesh walls nearby were drenched in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna hurried forward, reaching to support Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t come near—more are coming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s face darkened as he stared up at the pitch-black tunnel ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna froze in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thud… thud…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy footsteps pounded ahead—clearly, the battle wasn’t over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you kidding me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despair spread across Yuna’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuna, can ‘Xin’s’ original form drain your stamina?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation had reached its worst, yet Su Xiao hadn’t given up—as long as he lived, there was still a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, but—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao ignored Yuna’s words, raised his left hand, and pressed the switch behind his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Click~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Su Xiao felt ‘Xin’ begin to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson light surfaced across ‘Xin’s’ surface; it became active, transforming into writhing crimson tendrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Xin’ shifted from its original dark blue-black to a vivid red—the same color as a ghoul’s He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gurgle~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As ‘Xin’ surged, Su Xiao felt it devouring his blood, even gnawing at his flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This thing~ is truly ferocious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three seconds later, ‘Xin’s’ activity ceased, reforming into a dark red armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick black-red mist spread around Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here they come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s voice was muffled; his eyes glowed red—‘Xin’ had formed a helmet, leaving only his eyes exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s vision turned pale red; his physical stats surged dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your equipped ‘Xin’ has activated. State changed: Strength +5, Agility +5, Constitution +5. Lose 2% HP per second. (Temporary state. All bonuses or penalties vanish upon removing ‘Xin’.)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vast power surged through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao roughly estimated the number of ghouls ahead—over sixty blind ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cover me—I’m going in!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao kicked off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirt exploded as Su Xiao became a crimson blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squelch, squelch…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pale blue blade flashes merged into a continuous stream as Su Xiao charged straight into the blind ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Yuna forgot to pull the trigger of her Quink, staring in stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is ‘Xin’ really this strong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna shook her head, pulled the trigger, and began providing fire support for Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s vision grew redder; his heartbeat accelerated; silently, he counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>30 seconds, 31 seconds, 32 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the timer reached 40 seconds, Su Xiao grunted—‘Xin’ no longer satisfied with merely consuming his blood; it began tearing at his skin and flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao delivered his final slash, cutting down five one-eyed ghouls before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that strike, Su Xiao felt the world spin—he was overwhelmed by weakness, utterly unable to fight further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him, over a dozen blind ghouls still remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this critical moment, a slender figure dashed past him, blocking his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender figure was Yuna—she wielded a large scythe, spinning it to repel a blind ghoul lunging at Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So tough a membrane, Bai Ye—I need ‘Xin.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao pressed the button again behind his neck; the new activation began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, ‘Xin’ should detach from his body—but now, it clung to him like a parasite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao plunged Zhanlongshan into the ground beside him and gripped ‘Xin’ with both hands, pulling hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snap, snap~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several tendrils of ‘Xin’ snapped under his force—he tore the armor off his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurled the still-writhing ‘Xin’ to Yuna and swore he’d never wear that damned thing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another twenty seconds, ‘Xin’ would have devoured all his skin and flesh; within one minute, it would have torn him into a pile of bones.\u003C\u002Fp>",1141,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0771b33a9a04ac72c50837a5d2def0a9c666f3b5e1715b7441afc7c861b30201","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-83","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-81",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]