[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon":3,"chapter-defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-222":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Defeating the World with the Power of One Dragon!",{"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},1057416,1369,"Chapter 223: So Furious I Want to Beat That Red Iron Dragon Cub Until He Loses His Teeth","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>Night fell like ink, and the murderous atmosphere of Dragon Valley gradually dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frost that had covered the ground silently retreated; the frozen flowers and grasses unfurled again, and frightened small beasts shook off the shattered ice and fled in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single leaf had withered from the frost—neither plants nor living creatures had been harmed under the Silver Dragon’s fierce wrath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red iron dragon’s pupils contracted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not a sign of insufficient power; rather, it proved Frostmark’s near-perfect control over ice power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a lawful and benevolent dragon, even in his wrath he upheld his code, sparing even the smallest lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Garoth, as the main target, had endured soul-piercing cold; the recoil from shattering the ice crystals had left his Frostburst Scales pocked with fractures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s probably not just a vigorous adult at two hundred luo; his life level might be 19, not 18.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A level-19 Silver Dragon... if he wanted to contest for dominance, the convergence lands would long ago no longer be governed by the four tribes—they’d only survive by relying on dragonfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth breathed a private sigh of relief while considering the Frostburst Scales’ flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rely on absorbing heat rather than conjuring cold from nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means fire-based attacks can help him accumulate heat, but pure extreme cold or ultra-low-temperature attacks that don’t carry heat can neutralize his heat-absorption effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The path to evolution is rugged and long. My Frostburst Scales are far from perfect; they have flaws and weaknesses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long until an ultimate flawless dragon is achieved... I wonder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth thought silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Frostmark Edri folded his wings and hovered in midair, lowering his head as a scrutinizing look passed through his silver eyes. “Reforming the convergence lands? Red iron cub, do you know how much blood and death have soaked this realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Order isn’t something you can create with a single sentence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth did not argue with the Silver Dragon; instead he spoke earnestly: “Precisely because of that, I choose to act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly, lifting his head. Calm with a glint of ambition at the edge of his expression, he said, “Those insect-like creatures—how could they possibly govern the convergence lands properly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only by sweeping them all away. When I become the king of the convergence lands, I will bring order and end the chaos and conflict here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking about order alone would sound hollow and insincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing a bit of ambition at this moment made him seem more genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“King of the convergence lands?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edri’s gaze narrowed slightly as he said, “Red iron cub, your tone is rather bold. I dwell in the convergence lands and belong here as well, and you want to be the lord of the convergence lands—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold sneer leaked from between the Silver Dragon’s fangs: “—you mean I should bow to you and call you master?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The misunderstanding was resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about Deborah’s deceit and the fact that she had stood in front of this red iron dragon to block him still stoked anger in Edri’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t the anger of a metal dragon at an evil dragon, but the fierce, paternal fury of a father seeing his beloved child oppose him for the sake of another dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the other side weren’t an evil dragon but a metal dragon, he would still be angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not a foolish White Scales; he was a noble, intelligent Silver Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edri’s gaze sharpened, and it was not hard to see that the brass-silver dragon had already fallen for this red iron dragon—otherwise she wouldn’t have hidden things from him and stood before him like she did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of Deborah’s once-obedient demeanor compared to her wary stance now made his temper flare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to hold back, but the more he thought, the angrier he became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver Dragon felt as if a flame burned in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a lawful dragon, he still followed his principles; he would not assault a young dragon without concrete cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he was looking for a reason to provoke Garoth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to incite the red iron dragon to show the arrogant, cruel side of an evil dragon and speak insolently—then he would have justification to beat him silly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the Silver Dragon’s icy scrutiny, Garoth vaguely sensed ill intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deeply attuned to dragon nature, he could roughly guess Edri’s thoughts and feelings at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can hand over the position of lord of the convergence lands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth smiled faintly, open and carefree: “I believe metal dragons can bring order here as well. When that time comes, I only ask for a corner to rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like striking a heavy fist into a puff of cotton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver Dragon’s eyebrow twitched; he exhaled a long breath and then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not interested in governing territory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both gold and silver dragons liked order, but they weren’t good at managing lands or dealing with trivial affairs; more often they preferred to be guardians of order rather than its creators or lawmakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Red iron cub, you want to be king of the convergence lands and bring order? Fine—I won’t stop you. I’ll even bear witness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, the Silver Dragon’s tone shifted and darkened a few degrees: “But if your existence only brings more chaos to the convergence lands, I will make you understand what price a usurping metal dragon must pay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black-silver scales reflected a faint light, and Garoth lightly tapped his forehead forward: “Just wait and see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the determination in the red iron dragon’s words, the Silver Dragon’s expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He surveyed Dragon Valley with his gaze, then folded his wings and slowly descended to the ground. Deborah and the Brass Dragon Serena also landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, a white shimmer appeared and flickered across their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large Silver and Brass dragons were using transformation magic; their bodies slowly shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The open ground in Dragon Valley is wide enough; there’s no need to reveal true giant dragon forms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, stepping on flowers and grass isn’t good either. Being too large can be inconvenient sometimes. From now on—” Serena had intended to continue, thinking Garoth would understand, but halted mid-sentence when she saw his imposing figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young adolescent red iron dragon doesn’t equal an adult in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his robustness was astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Silver Dragon and the Brass Dragon were over three hundred years old adults, but in all their long years they had never seen a Garoth so exaggeratedly muscular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edri’s face was elfin and handsome, his eyes a touch narrow and thus sharp; his long silver-white hair was bound with ice-crystal hair clasps, and a faceted gem like an ice spirit dangled from his left ear. Even when not smiling, he gave the impression of an iceberg—an appearance that was undeniably extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The records in the legacy were right—Silver Dragons truly are the most handsome and elegant among the major dragon lineages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth looked at the Silver Dragon’s humanoid form and barely shook his head, thinking, “He’s just a bit too slight—doesn’t look very muscular.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscles like forged iron, sinews like cast steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Powerful! Dominant! Intimidating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just standing there in silence made one sense terrifying strength... Garoth personally preferred that kind of image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serena stood beside Edri; she was far less noble than the Silver Dragon but pretty and playful, her face dotted with freckles, skin fine and honey-colored, eyes bright with youthful energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one didn’t know she was over two hundred years old, Garoth would have thought her a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Red Iron Dragon, Deborah mentioned you before. I remember you were in the Ser Wilderness. Why did you come to the convergence lands?” Serena asked, not knowing what the red iron dragon was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may call me by my name—Garoth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coming to the convergence lands was out of necessity. In the Ser Wilderness I was suppressed, driven out, and hunted by bounties placed by human nobles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hint of grievance or rage in his voice—only a calm born of weathering storms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deborah blinked and explained for Garoth: “When he was in the Ser Wilderness, he secretly controlled a trade route, curbed monsters from harming people, established rules, and governed things neatly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But human nobles used huge taxes to squeeze him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Helpless, he had to choose mutual destruction—abandon his foundation in the Ser Wilderness and come to the harsher, more remote convergence lands, far from humans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked straight at her parents and spoke slowly and earnestly: “Father, Mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You always say evil dragons are born from their environment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Garoth suffered much prejudice, but he wasn’t twisted by it. He is far from the stereotypical evil dragon. I’ve never seen him slaughter the weak or revel in bloodshed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He prefers a peaceful life, likes to focus on training, lives by a routine, and is never lazy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The world holds bias and opposes him, yet he doesn’t blame it. He accepts reality calmly, survives cautiously, and adapts silently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is how Deborah saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth remained silent and listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt Deborah had perhaps idealized him a bit, but overall she wasn’t far off—and he accepted that praise with equanimity.\u003C\u002Fp>",1544,"2026-06-03T10:02:53.298Z","2026-06-03T10:02:46.839Z",1,"novelbin.me","6b4a77c359f2c74b5ffac33c39f2de1124f529e19ec18fc1ed62294abd158ff7","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-330","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-329",561,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdefeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-cover.jpg"]