[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-black-dragon-necromancer":3,"chapter-black-dragon-necromancer-black-dragon-necromancer-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Black Dragon Necromancer",{"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},2312770,4521,"Chapter 10","black-dragon-necromancer-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>While Sakavi waited for Grap’s message, he suddenly sensed dozens of magical creatures rapidly approaching. Sensing ill intent, he instantly flipped open the golden bed and fled through a secret passage into the depths of the swamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was all in vain—their foes directly flew above Sakavi and raised a hand, unleashing a wind blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing he could not dodge, Sakavi charged forward and blasted one of the figures with a water cannon. The opponent clearly hadn’t expected the black dragon’s speed—his body instantly exploded in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overcome by intense unease, Sakavi swiftly vacated his previous position—moments later, a thunderclap erupted there. In an instant, the caster was pierced through vital points by dozens of water arrows, drifting down like a severed kite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The game’s over, little black dragon. We didn’t come here to fight you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guoran ， Gailaidehaishilaile ， Nengzhunquedeganyingdaosakaweideweizhi ， Shuomingduifangzhishaoshidashijie ， Genweilansechuyutongyigeshuiping ， Muqiansakaweizhinengshiyongbajishuimofang ， Wufayuqikangheng 。\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[6] Indeed, the inevitable had come. The fact they could pinpoint Sakavi’s location meant they were at least a Master, on par with Virenth. Sakavi could currently only use Level Eight Water Cubes—he had no chance against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed their foes had no intention of killing him; Sakavi sensed there might still be room for negotiation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What brings you, harpies, to my lair? Don’t tell me you came to visit—I won’t believe it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve come to borrow something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? And what will you pay in return?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Offspring. The price is the lives of all your dependents. Of course, you may refuse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakavi felt an urge to curse—ever known for his lechery, the chromatic dragons had always harassed others, yet today someone dared to harass him? It was the height of absurdity. But he couldn’t fight them—and if he ran, his dependents would surely be slaughtered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unwilling to return to square one, Sakavi accepted the near-shameless deal. But he insisted: he would only allow the Master-level leader to sire offspring, and only within the Great Swamp. Everything else was non-negotiable—if they refused, they could keep fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief consultation, the harpies agreed to Sakavi’s terms and produced a signed demonic contract for him to sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully inspecting it and confirming no hidden text disguised as patterns—only a few simple lines—Sakavi promptly signed his brother Lei En’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joking—he was the infamous cunning black dragon. Would he truly sign his own name? The contract ignited and burned without flame the moment he signed, sealing the pact. Then, the harpies and Sakavi returned together to his lair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the harpies flew away, Sakavi swore: when he reached adolescence, if he didn’t annihilate this harpy tribe and drag their leader back as a slave, he would leave the Cardow Plane forever and never return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chromatic dragons enter adolescence at age six, after the hatchling stage, and reach young adulthood at sixteen, becoming full adults at twenty-six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons in adolescence possess limited magical ability and can subdue powerful races such as harpies or minotaurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chromatic dragons are infamous for holding grudges. In Sakavi’s dragon heritage, many ancestors boasted of how they spent centuries patiently seeking chances to avenge their humiliations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his fury, Sakavi recently encountered something even more infuriating: his underlings reported that the Dragon Worshipers had come to visit. He immediately suspected the harpies had blocked his door at the behest of these fools—and now these dimwits dared show up in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakavi instantly decided to teach them a lesson—but when he stepped outside and saw all three visitors were Masters, he switched instantly to a smiling welcome, warmly inviting them in for tea and a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mutual flattery, the conversation turned serious: the Dragon Worshipers wanted Sakavi to eliminate someone in the Astral Plane. The target was no ordinary person—she was a High Priest of the Light Church, one of the most powerful churches in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why they wanted her dead, Sakavi had no interest in the reason. As long as the payment was right, he’d wade into this murky water. His price: a Master-level Necromancy Advancement Tome, above Legend rank, plus a Master-level Assassin Advancement Tome. Payment upon delivery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragonkin necromancer declared this impossible—if Sakavi took the payment and fled, who would they hold accountable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After prolonged haggling, the human assassin reluctantly produced his own *Shadow Fighting Art*. Seeing Sakavi’s willingness, the dragon decided to depart the next day to confront the priest of equal strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakavi, stepping into the Astral Plane for the first time, felt as if he’d been transported back to Blue Star—this place resembled outer space almost exactly. If anything, there seemed to be no gravity—at least, Sakavi felt no gravitational shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing aside idle thoughts, Sakavi hurried to the location provided by the Dragon Worshipers and lay in wait for his target. Perhaps he arrived too early—he waited two full days before seeing a figure in pure white holy robes, Selina, swiftly passing by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me, Reverend Sister—could you spare me a moment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the black dragon crouched on the rock, Selina asked, “Are you speaking to me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, young Reverend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re mistaken—I’m not a Reverend. I’m only a priest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will be, eventually. I’m just addressing you as you will be.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, stranger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No thanks needed. Few people are willing to chat with chromatic dragons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I keep many chromatic dragons at home—including several blacks. I don’t find them frightening at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Then your family must be very wealthy. Tell me where you live—I’m coming to rob you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha! You’re hilarious! You’re the most interesting dragon I’ve ever met.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph. Hand over your gold, or I’ll kidnap you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? How old are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirteen. In a few years, I’ll be out looting and pillaging. Scared yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scared! Terrified! Hahahaha! You’ve scared me to death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me tell you—I’m already twenty. You’re just a child thinking of mischief. Let me teach you a lesson today, you little rascal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Selina raised her staff like a club and swung it at Sakavi’s head. He dodged aside and snatched the staff in his jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha! Robbery mission complete. Priestess, let’s sell this staff—I’ll treat you to dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dare sell it? I’ll flay you alive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Then do you know the way to Karnsen City? I’m going there—and I’ll sell the staff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I do. Not only do I know it—I live there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect. Someone hired me to kill someone there—her name is Selina Virelin. Do you know her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Know her? I know her very well. Tell me—who sent you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Dragon Worshipers. Priestess, my friend—may I borrow your head?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Come closer—I’ll lend it to you right now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, a beam of holy light exploded where Sakavi had been. Dozens more holy beams struck at once. Sakavi, unable to dodge, was hit by three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his pierced body, Sakavi drank a potion and said, “Priestess, I admit you’re talented—but the game is over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a spike of earth erupted beneath Selina—then shattered under holy light. Hundreds of water arrows shot toward her vital points. Her holy shield flared, blocking the lethal strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the water arrows, now without propulsion, suddenly heated to extreme temperatures and exploded. At that critical moment, Selina’s necklace glowed—and she vanished ten kilometers away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this family-provided life-saving artifact only bought time. As Selina prepared to contact Karnsen’s guards, a massive mud hand erupted from the ground and slammed toward her. Without her staff, her spells were limited—she could only use holy light rays. But was that truly all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a holy ray shattered the mud hand, Sakavi’s roar—infused with dragon Wei —sent Selina reeling into unconsciousness. When she came to, a massive dragon claw hovered less than half a meter from her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selina tore open a scroll. A violent flame erupted instantly. Sakavi, with no time to dodge, summoned a water shield. The explosion left him charred black, his left arm severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakavi refused to give up. He picked up his severed arm and kept chasing. As he relentlessly wore her down, Selina’s strength faded until she collapsed from exhaustion. Once certain she could no longer cast holy magic, Sakavi landed beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Priestess, here’s your staff back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you! You vile black dragon—beware! When I die, the Virelin family of Karnsen will hunt you to the ends of the earth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry. I don’t wish to kill you, nor to make enemies of your family. But I must seize every chance to rise. I don’t have your resources or connections.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is why you betray your friends? How laughable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must die today. I leave your body whole, with no wounds—that’s the limit of my mercy. Any last words?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last words? If I have any, it’s this: when my father catches you, make sure he flays your skin off at my grave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. I’ve already sent word to your family. Someone will come to collect your body soon. Rest peacefully in Nolodo’s divine realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming Karnsen’s forces had arrived, Sakavi slipped away quietly. The cost was high—he’d have to hide for years to avoid the backlash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once hidden, Sakavi immediately ordered Geop to demand his payment—and warned them they could refuse, but he had all the time in the world to deal with all three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After successfully obtaining the *Withering Art*, Sakavi and Geop retreated into the underground world of a mid-sized plane. Sakavi planned to break through to Master rank before emerging again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to intelligence Geop gathered from the Astral black market, Karnsen Virelin was merely a Legend rogue. Once Sakavi reached Master rank, he could face him in combat—and then flee.\u003C\u002Fp>",1606,"2026-06-20T13:10:04.638Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","648a95c919bf0716c7c07a3a5bfa241caf790ee181a4d4cdc9cb73bca83b7d6a","black-dragon-necromancer-chapter-11","black-dragon-necromancer-chapter-9",145,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fblack-dragon-necromancer-cover.jpg"]