[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-183":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ember 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},1162420,1504,"Chapter 183: The Fall of Winter (Part 3)","ember-dragon-chapter-183",183,"\u003Cp>Kasa Eternal Frost closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even through his eyelids, he could feel the blazing light before him—a fiery glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Maximized Fire Breath】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming flames engulfed Kasa in a torrent, reducing the once-mighty Frost Giant warrior—who had slain multiple white dragons with his bare hands—to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the remnants of his white dragon scale armor remained, barely recognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Kingdom Domain, all of Cassius’s spell-like abilities were significantly enhanced. That breath of fire was comparable to a legendary spell, instantly annihilating a Frost Giant warrior renowned for his ability to battle ancient white dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within this domain... it feels almost like... my divine realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius gently flapped his wings, marveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed at the ice crystal in his claw, a fragment containing a trace of divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though faint, its supreme and frigid essence, embodying the law of cold, was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this power was entirely incompatible with Cassius. Attempting to use it recklessly could lead to irreparable consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius carefully stored the ice crystal in his dimensional bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His interface refreshed with several notifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain 【Son of Winter - Kasa】, gaining 18,000 XP.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kasa was meant to lead his tribe to glory, gather faith, and awaken their father god. By killing him, you have earned the enmity of a deity and gained the debuff 【Enemy of the Frost Giants】.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, what a petty god,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no desire to provoke a god lightly, but the Eternal Frost Tribe’s expansion inherently conflicted with the Ember Kingdom’s order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since conflict was unavoidable, he decided to thoroughly offend the Frost Giant deity, ensuring its dwindling faith left it eternally slumbering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce expression crossed Cassius’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But first, let’s focus on increasing my power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With enough strength, what would even a god’s avatar do to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have chosen to advance 【True Dragon Sorcerer】 to Level 11.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can select an additional metamagic feat.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have gained the metamagic feat: 【Distant Spell】.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the ability to surge his magic, Cassius greatly extended his spells’ range and area. As a dragon sorcerer, his long-range spellcasting became even more formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the most nerve-wracking part: spell selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have gained the spells 【Scorching Hail】 and 【Aerial Maneuverability】.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Scorching Hail】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 7 Evocation Spell\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You become like a moving volcano, surrounded by white-hot embers that shoot outward. Hundreds of fiery volcanic rocks are launched at your enemies, dealing devastating damage while releasing thick volcanic ash that blinds and suffocates foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Aerial Maneuverability】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 Transmutation Spell\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spell grants perfect flight maneuverability, enabling sharp stops, abrupt turns, rolls, and highly agile movements in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful 7th-level evocation spell and a practical 4th-level transmutation spell—while not transformative, both would significantly enhance his capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, 【Scorching Hail】 could combine with 【Control Weather】 to simulate a volcanic eruption across a large area, while 【Aerial Maneuverability】 paired with Draconic Grace enabled extreme aerial agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that Kasa is dead...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time to clean up the aftermath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cruel smile appeared on Cassius’s draconic face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast \"Bag of Greed\" to gather Kasa’s ashes and remaining equipment, displaying them triumphantly behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North of Terial Maw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Frost Giants and the Ember Kingdom’s forces ceased fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t out of a love for peace but due to their faith in their respective leaders. If one of them returned, the war would end decisively, with no miracles to change the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baya stared anxiously at the sky, murmuring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’ll come back, Kasa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s Solem’s chosen. There’s no way—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, a searing wave of heat rolled over the battlefield. The sound of massive wings beating grew louder as the colossal red dragon approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspended beneath him were the tattered remnants of white dragon scale armor and ash contained through unknown means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ember Kingdom’s forces erupted in cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! The master burned him to ashes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the master’s power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the mighty red dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did I say? The Ember King could never lose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In stark contrast, despair consumed the Frost Giants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible... impossible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was Solem’s chosen...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baya stood frozen, shaking his head in denial and mumbling incoherently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius’s golden eyes swept over the battlefield, his commanding voice ringing out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frost Giants, your leader has been reduced to ash by my flames!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, I give you two choices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Become the lowly slaves of the Ember Kingdom...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or—death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Frost Giants’ expressions varied—some clenched their teeth with unyielding hatred, while others showed signs of hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Frost Giants, inherently neutral-evil beings, respected strength above all. Kasa had commanded their loyalty through might, but the red dragon before them had burned him to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Baya raised a dragonbone pickaxe, his eyes bloodshot as he shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This red dragon lies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kasa is Solem’s chosen; he’s not dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This red dragon is spent! Warriors of the Eternal Frost Tribe, charge with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baya charged fearlessly, his determination mirroring Kasa’s, inspiring dozens of Frost Giants to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty Frost Giant warriors, mostly Kasa’s comrades from his hunting party, responded to Baya’s call, launching themselves at the red dragon like knights charging a windmill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will let me... practice a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius watched the Frost Giants’ reaction with amusement, surrounded by glowing embers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Scorching Hail】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of scorching volcanic rocks launched toward the charging Frost Giants, followed by plumes of thick volcanic ash that enveloped all thirty of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coughing, wailing, and furious roars filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Frost Giants, once considered walking calamities, now resembled helpless victims caught in a raging torrent, utterly powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having dealt with this resistance, Cassius prepared to consolidate his victory and tighten his grip on the region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*************************************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to read more chapters, you can Read (325) chapters ahead on Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier 1: $1\u002Fmonth for an additional 5 chapters. 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