[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-339":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},1162005,1504,"Chapter 339: Crimson Blade (Part 2)","ember-dragon-chapter-339",339,"\u003Cp>Chapter 339: Crimson Blade (Part 2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the extradimensional space, the air twisted, and a scorching glow emerged from the red dragon’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Scatter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s dragon breath!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dexus shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of \"Crimson Blade\" employed their various skills: some took flight, others vanished into shadows, and some teleported away, scattering in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torrents of blazing fire poured down, transforming the area into a sea of flames. All their preparations melted under the intense heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius, his massive body engulfed in flames, continuously slammed into the space, tearing apart the barrier separating it from the material plane with his sharp teeth and claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such laughable methods, you dare to dream of slaying a dragon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve seen too many of your kind who overestimate themselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And in the end, their fate is always the same—reduced to ashes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the red dragon’s roar, the surrounding space trembled violently, on the brink of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated impacts, dense cracks like cobwebs appeared in the void. With a crisp sound, the space completely shattered. Even Klein’s full efforts couldn’t hold it together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exposed to the material plane’s open sky, they fell to the ground amidst the battlefield’s chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, do not fear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After such a battle, he doesn’t have much energy left!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dexus Flaregold spread his wings mid-air, raising his golden longsword high. The sun emblem on its hilt, bearing a carved face, shone brilliantly as he shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Foul dragon! In the name of the Eternal Lord of Radiance, Ammanata—I will bring you to your final end!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a ray of sunlight descended from the heavens, bathing the red dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the power of the Avenger Paladin: Vow of Annihilation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dexus channeled the power of the Sun God, instilling fear of order and justice in his enemy. This technique was especially effective against fiends and undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon high in the sky glowed under the divine radiance but continued to flap his massive wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Klein also cast a spell, summoning thick spiritual chains mid-air that wrapped tightly around the red dragon’s enormous form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Knight of Vengeance... Familiar tactics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glint of interest flickered in Cassius’ golden slit pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon barely exerted force, and the light enveloping him dimmed significantly. The chains rattled and trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Take this chance to kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His power is overwhelming! My divine guidance and Klein’s spell won’t hold for long!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dexus shouted urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Crimson Blade\" companions instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Massacre of Foes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gromla raised his hand crossbow, shooting a bolt shrouded in black mist—a dragon-slaying arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Ingrid, her expression devout, raised her staff high. The sun emblem at its tip radiated dazzling brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy Flame Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A column of divine fire descended from the heavens with a roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blade of Calamity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Klein raised his staff, pointing it towards the red dragon, conjuring a planar rift resembling a sword several feet long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-misted bolt flew swiftly, transforming into a giant arrow as thick as an arm mid-air. The divine flame descended from the skies, and the blade of calamity tore through the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three legendary-level attacks converged from different directions, targeting the red dragon in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an ordinary dragon, even an ancient red dragon, such focused attacks would inflict serious injuries. Unfortunately for them, they faced Cassius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons naturally possess magic resistance, making ordinary spells ineffective. But this dragon’s essence was terrifyingly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon let out a resounding roar, spreading his massive wings and shattering all restraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun God’s radiance, the magical chains, and mental interference dissipated instantly as he unleashed his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dispel Magic]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anti-magic rays emanated, creating massive spherical anti-magic fields. Ingrid’s divine fire was extinguished, and Klein’s spatial blade was swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon-slaying arrow, aimed straight at his heart, was casually pinched between the dragon’s claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enhanced by numerous dragon spells, his strength, speed, and reflexes had reached terrifying levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragon-slaying arrow? An amusing trinket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius sneered, sensing the potent dragon-killing magic imbued in the arrow. Had it pierced his heart, even he would suffer grievous harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Leo Bosk had spared no expense. This was indeed a formidable team of adventurers, capable of challenging even ancient dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That arrow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grom’s face was filled with disbelief as he looked skyward, only to meet the red dragon’s gaze. Those golden eyes, deep as an abyss, glimmered with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the ranger felt overwhelming pressure from all directions, freezing time and space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the dragon’s charisma, powerful enough to warp reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grom stood motionless, holding his breath, completely dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such inaction was a fatal mistake in combat, something a legendary ranger like him should’ve known well. The consequences were swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive arrow pierced through the air, impaling Grom’s chest and pinning him to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grom slowly lowered his gaze, coughing up blood. He realized the arrow that struck him was the very dragon-slaying arrow he had fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ingrid’s expression changed drastically. She raised her staff in panic, attempting to cast a life-saving barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could act, the arrow erupted in blazing flames, engulfing Grom’s slender form entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a brief scream and the sound of burning flesh, all that remained on the ground was a vague, human-shaped pile of ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go! Let me leave! I want to escape to the Shadow Abyss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grom’s soul turned into a dark shadow, attempting to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the crimson flames followed relentlessly, burning the shadow into nothingness. His agonizing cries echoed in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary ranger, Shadow Tracker Grom Duarte, was dead, beyond even the reach of True Resurrection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... This is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slaying a dragon... What a joke...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ingrid shook her head gently, her golden eyes filled with terror. Her voluptuous body, wrapped in a white robe, trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never encountered such a terrifying foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything happened too quickly. In just a few breaths, with the battle barely begun, their team had suffered a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>",1001,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","89c12956116ce8c9c27533883a97b46af65970361783f2002ac86d416edc6086","ember-dragon-chapter-340","ember-dragon-chapter-338",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]