[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-433":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},1161966,1504,"Chapter 433: The Elder Fire Elemental","ember-dragon-chapter-433",433,"\u003Cp>Chapter 433: The Elder Fire Elemental\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blinding arcs of electricity danced across the massive body of the Elder Fire Elemental, causing it to let out a thunderous roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—burn to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The electric currents reacted with the oxygen around the Elder Fire Elemental, producing a pale blue gas that reeked of ozone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the borderlands of the Elemental Planes, battles between fire and lightning elementals were common occurrences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final explosion of the [Fire Protector] Omega-powered armor had indeed dealt a significant blow, slowing the Elder Fire Elemental’s movements considerably, with crackling sounds accompanying every step it took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spellcasters from the Magic Coin and Royal Authority guilds quickly gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with such a powerful enemy, they could no longer afford to worry about their competitive rivalry. A single misstep could lead to their entire party being wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is our chance! It’s temporarily immobilized!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop casting fireballs, you idiot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use cold-based and control spells, now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte raised her staff and began chanting, releasing rippling waves of magic from the red gem at its tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Slow Spell]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force field fluctuations enveloped the Elder Fire Elemental, making its movements even slower, as if it were moving in slow motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain seized the opportunity, bringing her arms together and crossing her hands as radiant lightning surged from her fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lightning Beam]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beam shot straight for the Elder Fire Elemental’s chest, but the dense fiery energy surrounding it absorbed the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Bright Moon, Windcloud, and other mages pointed their staffs toward the enemy and unleashed a barrage of cold-based spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Frost Burst]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blizzard]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ray of Frost]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Snelore’s Snowball Barrage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arcane players cast their spells simultaneously, and a dozen freezing spells were unleashed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling display of glowing magic illuminated the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost spread across the Elder Fire Elemental’s body, slowly freezing its form, though it continued to emit steam as the ice melted upon contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the combined efforts of over a dozen players, its body gradually became encased in ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of players worked together, pouring spells, skills, and potions onto the Elder Fire Elemental as if gold were no object. It was a scene worthy of the phrase \"Thirty warriors challenging Lu Bu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Singo had already flown high into the air on his wyvern, drawing his hunter’s bow to full tension as he dived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing Hunter’s Mark appeared above the Elder Fire Elemental’s head, indicating increased damage potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou, completely charred from head to toe, was also ready. He dived from behind with his spear coated in frost potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow whistled through the air, its frosted tip embedding deeply into the Elder Fire Elemental’s chest, where it exploded into sharp ice spikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an [Icicle Arrow], a rare weapon crafted by frost giants and specifically designed to counter fire elementals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the Empire, such items were exceedingly rare and required special commissions through the Magic Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental let out a pained roar as its massive form thrashed about. The magma pool churned violently, and burning rocks fell from above, crushing a few unfortunate players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A glimmer of frost... then the spear strikes like a dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die, you old bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou roared as he descended from above, driving his spear into the creature’s massive chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! The experience points are all mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou cheered excitedly, but a moment later, he noticed something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite plunging his spear into the monster, no experience notification appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a second phase?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat poured down Mantou’s face as an ominous feeling crept over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental slowly turned its head, its molten eyes locking onto Mantou with seething rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burn—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous roar echoed across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental’s massive form glowed with a dangerous red light, as if it were about to detonate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou’s charred face reflected the glowing light, and he could only mutter in disbelief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh crap... it’s exploding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, he was engulfed in a blinding inferno.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A devastating explosion rocked the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magma pool erupted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire volcano quaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental’s body detonated, releasing waves of scorching flames that shattered all lingering ice, frost spikes, and force fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantou and his wyvern were blasted into a charred mass, flying dozens of meters before crashing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crunch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shattered into blackened chunks upon impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mantou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mantou’s really burnt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, he flew so far! Is this a crash landing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players stared at the charred remains in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Elder Fire Elemental, now fully enraged, unleashed its true power as flames shot skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It raised its arms, summoning a rain of fire that fell upon the players like meteors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a small spark could ignite the dense fire energy and incinerate anyone it touched. Several players burst into flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the Royal Authority guild shouted, \"Stay clear of those flames!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are the mages? Cast protective wards against energy damage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mages are dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Paladins, shield us! It’s charging!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental hovered above the battlefield, its flaming tendrils and thick smoke enveloping the players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another explosive impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the high-level paladins from Royal Authority were crushed under its burning fists, reduced to fuel for the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This monster’s damage is too high! Control it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone shouted frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte rolled away from a stream of fire, gritting her teeth as she pulled out an expensive spell scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Desperate times call for desperate measures!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monster Binding Spell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red beam shot out and struck the Elder Fire Elemental, but it had no effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature turned its molten eyes toward her, flames blazing with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, it resisted a high-tier spell! What kind of bad luck is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte stumbled backward, hurriedly activating the protective enchantments on her robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burning sulfur rock crashed nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact shattered her shield and left her robe scorched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, my rare gear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte was disheveled and on the verge of tears as the raging Elder Fire Elemental spewed flames in her direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is it targeting me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled across the ground and used her Blink Step to teleport several meters away, narrowly avoiding the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspended mid-air, Summer Night Autumn Rain dodged streams of fire while absorbing surrounding fire energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Draconic Sorcerer with Red Dragon bloodline, her fire resistance was significantly higher than most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gazed at the enraged Elder Fire Elemental, her golden eyes flickering with firelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we really supposed to defeat this monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most top players here are Red Dragon-blooded, and the participating sorcerers mainly specialize in fire spells...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forcing us to take down a high-level fire elemental seems overly harsh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Mantou’s charred remains and blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I get it now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s it—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mechanist Cult’s efforts were wasted. The core objective of this trial must be survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the class background, Draconic Sorcerers, as servants and attendants of the Red Dragon Emperor, need to prove their ability to survive in extreme heat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1190,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","5f82daebb11701ee4165d9f8d62b9ff83f4e5fec370ce602d470aac77a71c265","ember-dragon-chapter-434","ember-dragon-chapter-432",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]