[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-supreme-paragon-reborn-humanity-s-rise-to-galact":3,"chapter-supreme-paragon-reborn-humanity-s-rise-to-galact-supreme-paragon-reborn-humanity-s-rise-to-galact-chapter-445":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Supreme Paragon Reborn: Humanity's Rise To Galactic Supremacy",{"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},1677182,2143,"Chapter 445: Rude Awakening","supreme-paragon-reborn-humanity-s-rise-to-galact-chapter-445",445,"\u003Cp>The collar clamped harshly against the base of his neck, the veins under his skin bulging with effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately being of the Lord realm he didn’t need to worry about breathing like the mortals did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did the collar pull Michael backwards, disrupting his center of gravity, but he also felt his strength being suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your basic attributes have forcibly been lowered by 10%!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s notification confirmed his suspicions. Persephone’s technique allowed her to suppress her foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by the wide smile on her face, it was clear she was far from done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more rings of pure darkness materialized by Michael’s sides. Chains like the one around his neck flared outward, trapping his wrists in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your basic attributes have forcibly been lowered by 20%!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your basic attributes have forcibly been lowered by 30%!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it stacks...\" He murmured in a mild state of amusement, showing no sign of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" Persephone rejoiced, pleased by his stoic expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straining under the pressure, the chains tightened, threatening to spread his limbs apart and tear off his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although slightly troublesome, the added pressure didn’t deter Michael by much. His arm and chest muscles enlarged, resisting the chains’ force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how much effort he applied, he wasn’t capable of breaking them apart. His technique, Psychokinesis, was also unable to control them despite the chains being categorized as objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice trick.\" He chuckled, flashing her a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could grasp his words, Persephone’s body moved on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She narrowly avoided Devil’s claw before it pierced her torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Two on one?\" Persephone’s excitement only grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the image Michael had cultivated after the broadcast of the faction wars, she had assumed that using underhanded tactics was beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact she had failed to grasp the full extent of his mindset fascinated her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though he has a humanoid form, Devil is still a soul weapon.\" Michael shook his head, recalling Devil by making him assume his sword form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Losing against me would simply mean you are weaker, nothing more.\" He stated calmly, charging in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shiver passed down Persephone’s spine, welcoming the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marvelous!\" She bellowed with a frenzied grin. \"Then show me what you are capable of!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to her smile, Michael raised his shotgun and blasted her square in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to her enhanced senses, Persephone managed to shift her head just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven’s Judgment’s projectile missed her by a hair’s width.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching toward the darkness at her feet, Persephone conjured a scythe of pure darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The starless blade of her weapon hungrily fed on the Sun’s light. A chilling mist trailed behind as it lunged toward Michael’s head with uncanny precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the passive ability of Parallel Sight, which allowed him to see the potential moves of his opponents, Michael matched her blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bones groaned under the force of her attack. Although his weapon was vastly superior, being of the Supreme Rank, she held the physical advantage, both because she was of a higher stage and because his strength had been suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing his footing, he staggered backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Persephone swung once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing the shape of his shotgun, Michael made Heaven’s Judgment take shield form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven’s Judgment proved unwavering under the pressure, blocking the slash effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force behind Persephone’s attack propelled Michael toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certain of her victory, Persephone increased the pressure of the chains, binding Michael’s arms long enough for her to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hesitation in her movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Persephone was incapable of holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Riftstep activated]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael disappeared from her line of sight, teleporting right behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t show mercy, so he wouldn’t either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Persephone grimaced for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devil was of the Supreme Rank. No matter what stage she was, trying to stop the blade with bare hands would result in her losing her limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness beneath her feet surged, and two more chains emerged, clasping around Devil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unexpected addition of weight changed the trajectory of the arc just enough for Persephone to remain unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hurriedly she retreated a few steps back, awaiting Michael’s next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it hit her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a Supreme Lord, yet she had retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael had not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really screwed up.\" Persephone put a hand over her belly, beginning to laugh. \"Who would have thought that holding back would be so difficult?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, she had challenged Michael for a spar to pass the time, not putting much thought behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he proved to be more capable than she had expected, even if she had been holding back severely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that her blood ran hot, Persephone threw caution to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to face Michael for real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness in her eyes intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Authority Manifestation—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Persephone’s words halted abruptly, her body freezing on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicole’s eyes shone menacing crimson, preventing a disaster from occurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Blood Manipulation.’ Persephone thought bitterly, her body betraying her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicole’s voice echoed, signaling the end of the spar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a second, which seemed to stretch for infinity, Persephone regained control over her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t this count as harassment?\" She remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time don’t go using Authority Manifestation in the domain of a Titan.\" Nicole answered coldly. \"Even your madness needs to have a limit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Persephone snorted and turned to Michael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, she left to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicole watched her retreat, her gaze shifting towards Michael a moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you okay?\" She asked, her concern palpable. \"You shouldn’t have gone with her whim. The more you give, the more she would want to take.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It went better than expected.\" Michael chuckled. \"With you here there was no need to worry about Persephone going out of control. I just wanted to see what she was capable of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... As long as you understand, that is all that matters.\" Nicole turned the other way, hiding her slight blush caused by his compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Persephone had settled down, the Lords finally had the chance to rest without further interruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or so it was supposed to be the case, until ripples began to form on the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plasma parted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rising from its slumber, the head of a colossal serpent emerged, the same one the Lords had observed from afar before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pin-drop silence spread throughout the light forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering its head, the serpent gazed downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at Michael and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>",1071,"2026-06-06T13:18:03.739Z",1,"novelbin.me","e1d900d6a7a71bc784f2e78e2330233f2b5cb054fc3c33583f53600e0abb3709","supreme-paragon-reborn-humanity-s-rise-to-galact-chapter-446","supreme-paragon-reborn-humanity-s-rise-to-galact-chapter-444",467,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsupreme-paragon-reborn-humanity-s-rise-to-galact-cover.jpg"]