[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-429":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},1161961,1504,"Chapter 429: Misha’s Trial (Part 1)","ember-dragon-chapter-429",429,"\u003Cp>Chapter 429: Misha’s Trial (Part 1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s quite lively here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain looked around. Nearly 300 players had gathered on this small open ground, most of whom were spellcasters with an average level of six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Isthalia notice board clearly stated that Dragon Pact Sorcerers required at least level five in the Sorcerer class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, many elite adventurer teams sent by prestigious guilds had also shown up, equipped with top-tier gear and carefully organized to help their Sorcerers complete the class advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Royal Authority, Sword Pavilion, Mechanist Cult, and Magic Coin—renowned guilds—had all dispatched their best teams, determined to secure a Dragon Pact Sorcerer spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chatter among players was noisy as the elite teams began strategizing and preparing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, most of them were just goofing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The guild leader said that this advanced class slot is limited, and [Royal Authority] must claim one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the only spellcasting advanced class currently available, and its power cannot be underestimated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Kuangchao already said that we have to get this slot. One of the guild’s top players needs a furnace that exceeds 1,000°C—you guys are expected to become walking heaters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, the guild’s leaders are getting crazier. Last time, that [Gene Master] asked if I wanted to join a cross-species breeding experiment. I asked him what my role would be, and he said: the test subject.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reforge the glory of the mages; it’s our duty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, isn’t this about Sorcerers? Only mages are called Archmages, right? Whatever, they’re both spellcasting classes, close enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t Witch Sister here this time? What? She prefers the Wild Sorcerer path instead? Damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Five Fireball Cult\", which Summer Night Autumn Rain belonged to, wasn’t exactly a guild—it was more like a spellcasting enthusiast club without much influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still... I’m not without teammates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roar echoed through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are wyverns here too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it’s that bastard Mantou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time, he fined me fifty copper coins and locked me up for two days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is he everywhere? Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two wyverns flapped their wings in the sky, roaring as they circled before slowly descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players quickly scattered as the wyverns landed one after the other, stirring up clouds of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a flashy entrance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the players’ complaints, Mantou and Singo leaped off the wyverns’ backs, making a grand entrance through the billowing dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou, full of confidence, declared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strongest always arrive last!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Autumn Rain, we’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, with our four-man pro team assembled, this little advancement quest should be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... where’s Battle Maniac?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone then noticed a brawny man on the wyvern’s back—the top barbarian player, Born Battle Maniac.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his condition didn’t look too good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Battle Maniac had his eyes shut and was clinging tightly to the wyvern’s back with his muscular arms, squeezing it so hard that the creature cried out in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t this the Black Slave Four-man Squad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is one of them sleeping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, the energy of youth—falling asleep as soon as the plane takes off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imposing aura Mantou and Singo had just established vanished completely, and the onlookers couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou scratched his head, laughing awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, it seems Battle Maniac gets motion sickness. Just a moment, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou walked over and patted Battle Maniac’s shiny bald head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battle Maniac?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up. We’re here, and everyone’s watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Battle Maniac opened his eyes and wobbled as he jumped off the wyvern, sheepishly wiping his polished head. \"Sorry, guys. Old problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Summer Night Autumn Rain couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her mouth. \"Battle Maniac, next time, let’s just take a train and walk the rest of the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four finally gathered properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou once again crossed his arms and stepped forward, reciting his pre-prepared lines with forced bravado.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, with our four-man pro team gathered, this little advancement quest should be a piece of cake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the saying goes: Strike while the iron is hot, but cool it too much and it loses its spark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou’s enthusiasm had already dwindled, lacking the energy from before, causing the nearby players to burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did anyone ask you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t that Mantou with 9 Charisma?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mantou, stop showing off and go edit your videos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Singo patted Mantou’s shoulder, sighing, \"Stop embarrassing yourself. I’ve seen plenty of show-offs, but you’re the worst.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain said helplessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s get down to business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Battle Maniac also approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain took out a map and said to the other three, \"I’ve done thorough preparations this time. I even obtained inside information from the Magic Department.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed to a massive fissure in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area was filled with scorching white steam, and the ground was covered with flowing molten lava like rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubbles continuously emerged, releasing gas, and the air itself seemed on the verge of igniting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the only entrance to the Tower of Blighted Flame—the Lava Cavern—and the starting point of the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First stage: The Path of Burning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The area is filled with lava, extremely high temperatures, and poisonous volcanic gases. Without at least 7% Red Dragon bloodline, it’s nearly impossible to pass. You’ll need heat resistance potions and breath-holding elixirs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as Summer Night Autumn Rain glanced at her three teammates, who were covered in Red Dragon traits, she chuckled and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, these shouldn’t be a problem for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, the monsters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Steam Bats: Small bats that exhale high-temperature steam, creating scalding rain. They explode upon death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magma Golems: Large elemental magical beasts with immense strength. They can hurl large, burning sulfur chunks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Lizards: Capable of spitting flammable mucus, resembling small wyverns without wings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Elementals: They look like burning flames...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain continued explaining in detail as the other three listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, however, came wails and the sounds of sizzling and explosions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is too hot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My clothes are on fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t breathe! The air here is toxic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not all players had access to detailed information. Most solo players were blindly trying their luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to their cries, Summer Night Autumn Rain smiled contentedly. \"Let’s go. Seems like we already have people scouting the path for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sound of flames burning...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is truly music to my ears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this smile sent chills down Mantou’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiping the sweat from his brow, Mantou thought, \"As expected, pro players usually have some hidden quirks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, I knew it. Autumn Rain seems like a gentle girl on the surface, but deep down, she’s a ruthless one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battle Maniac goes berserk in fights, and Singo’s just a total lunatic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, I guess I’m the only normal one on this team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou let out a long sigh, applied Precision Oil to his sword, and followed them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1152,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","c1f33889a26e0b1fe5b4babeb37d11bd5a6a6c917ef88bc852fddcb09007e804","ember-dragon-chapter-430","ember-dragon-chapter-428",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]