[{"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-68":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},1057083,1369,"Chapter 68: Curse of Fire? Blessing of Fire!","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>\"Betrayal! Lowly creatures! You dare betray me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cliff Serpent Dragon let out a shrill roar, spewing poisonous mist at the old Shaman. The giant wolf phantom enveloping the old Shaman's body leaped nimbly, narrowly avoiding the toxic cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mighty dragon, please slay this evil serpent for us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shall gain the friendship of the Howling Moon Clan, our reverence and offerings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Shaman shouted skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, although Garoth still couldn't decipher the strange relationship between this clan and the serpent dragon, one thing became clear—they weren't allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made things simpler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Cliff Serpent Dragon was severely wounded and weakened, apart from its death curse, it posed little threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth folded his wings, ceasing his aerial circling, and dove downward under the tense, fearful gazes of the werewolves before landing with a thunderous impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled a thick, smoke-like white gas toward the Cliff Serpent Dragon—Hypnotic Breath!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent dragon tried to evade but failed due to its sluggish movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet when the Hypnotic Breath settled on its body, it proved ineffective, failing to induce a hypnotic state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cliff Serpent Dragon possessed remarkably high resistance to curses, paralysis, and sleep—even higher than its resistance to fire. The iron dragon's Hypnotic Breath had limited effect on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serpent dragon, submit to me, and I'll spare your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Hypnotic Breath fail, Garoth didn't rush to kill. Instead, he fixed his gaze on the creature and spoke gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A creature like the Cliff Serpent Dragon—venomous, bearing a death curse, and ferociously violent—was troublesome as an enemy but incredibly useful if tamed into an enforcer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since the effects of its death curse remained uncertain, Garoth preferred not to risk enduring it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although reduced fire resistance could be rebuilt through training, it would still waste precious time and hinder his growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Submit? To you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cliff Serpent Dragon snarled defiantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth wasn't powerful enough to command its submission, and consumed by rage, the serpent dragon would rather die than let Garoth escape unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you refuse to submit, then die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth's eyes turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't one to hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminating this threat was worth some sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cliff Serpent Dragon dug its claws into the ground, lifting its upper body. Its blood-red eyes swept over the detestable hybrid dragon before it and the wary werewolves surrounding them, its hatred almost materializing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serpent dragons fear no death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black mist suddenly billowed from its green-scaled body as it shrieked hysterically at Garoth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my life, with my soul, I curse you! May you forever fear flames! Fear the scorch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Garoth could strike, the serpent dragon's cries abruptly ceased—it collapsed dead to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black mist around its body thickened, solidifying into a vicious serpent dragon emblem that shot toward Garoth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gale-force wind sent nearby werewolves stumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth shot skyward, attempting to outpace the Curse of Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curse's emblem moved slowly—its first strike missed Garoth entirely, dissipating midair. Yet despite avoiding direct contact, Garoth suddenly felt his body grow hot, then cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, not so easy to evade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, however, he detected no adverse effects from the curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it reduces resistance, let's test it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled a jet of flames at his own claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint burning sensation immediately made him frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his hybrid red and iron dragon heritage, ordinary flames should have felt like a breeze—completely harmless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, he felt pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the legends described, the Cliff Serpent Dragon's Curse of Fire indeed weakened fire resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth pondered briefly, then continued breathing fire onto his claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning pain persisted but rapidly faded until it vanished entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? Resistance recovered this quickly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon reflection, it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His resistance had been tempered through evolution. Though weakened by the curse, his foundational resilience remained, allowing rapid readjustment—unlike the initial arduous training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the serpent dragon's death curse is weak. Pathetic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his claws began hurting again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curse was reactivating, reducing his fire resistance once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent! Not a one-time, hard-to-recover resistance drop, but a sustained curse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than dismay, Garoth felt exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sustained damage best stimulated his adaptive evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given his understanding of his innate talents, he foresaw his fire resistance steadily climbing through this cycle of reduction and recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curse of Fire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Garoth, this was a Blessing of Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the Cliff Serpent Dragon known this, it might not have killed itself so decisively—or cursed Garoth at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serpent dragons, serpent dragons...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there others in the Ser Wilderness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I hunt down all major serpent dragon variants, I could elevate every aspect of my resistances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth licked his jaws, contemplating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most dragons dreaded serpent dragons' venomous nature—Garoth included—but from this moment onward, that changed entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With composed demeanor, he descended upon Crescent Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Shaman immediately approached, addressing Garoth respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noble and mighty dragon, thank you for slaying the evil serpent for our Howling Moon Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you desire that we possess, we shall offer it in gratitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoth studied the old Shaman, then scanned the surrounding Graymane Werewolves before speaking slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want your Howling Moon Clan. I want your submission and loyalty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Shaman's expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd already suffered the consequences of serving the serpent dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now a more powerful dragon demanded allegiance—one of unknown temperament. What if it proved more tyrannical? Wouldn't that be jumping from the frying pan into the fire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to sense their hesitation, Garoth added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm no brutal oppressor, or this place would already be aflame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As my vassals, you become my assets. I don't senselessly damage my own wealth. Instead, under my protection, you'll gain security and prosperity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have ten days to decide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should you refuse, I won't force you. I respect your choice—though I'll mourn your loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he seized the serpent dragon's corpse and soared away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Garoth stated, should the werewolf clan refuse, he wouldn't compel them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would, however, eradicate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An intelligent clan operating along the Thousand Serpent Traces' branch routes—even if unaware of his exact whereabouts—could potentially leak information, inviting unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, if they proved uncooperative...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For his own safety, Garoth would root them out completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His amicable demeanor served to keep them placidly stationed in Crescent Valley, making annihilation easier. Ten days sufficed for his full recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Garoth's silhouette vanished into the night sky did the werewolves relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, that dragon seemed... reasonable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think it's truly malevolent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young Chieftain approached the old Shaman, whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing where Garoth had departed, the old Shaman murmured:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It bears the visage of a fearsome dragon, but time has taught me this—never judge by appearances. This holds true for dragons as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His words, demeanor, and actions differ from the tyrants I've known.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps... he's a dragon worth pledging to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the wilderness, swearing fealty to a mighty dragon often meant survival—even prosperity—for many races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summon the clan's respected members immediately. We must decide—submit or refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As this concerned their clan's future, the Howling Moon Clan promptly convened under the old Shaman and Chieftain's leadership to determine their fate.\u003C\u002Fp>",1194,"2026-06-03T10:02:46.839Z","2026-06-03T10:02:53.297Z",1,"novelbin.me","364706da943c4deba0b4d0abef007248be33914c683385d77d9e92adf14c4a56","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-69","defeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-chapter-67",561,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdefeating-the-world-with-the-power-of-one-dragon-cover.jpg"]