[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-434":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},1161967,1504,"Chapter 434: The Mysterious Female Voice","ember-dragon-chapter-434",434,"\u003Cp>Chapter 434: The Mysterious Female Voice\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental had gone completely berserk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive flaming body rampaged through the crowd, engulfing fleeing players and turning them into fuel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing is unbeatable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you get touched, you die! Such strong AOE! Isn’t this trial a bit over the top?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental was a pure embodiment of fire, born to burn everything. Its instinct was to turn all life and objects on the material plane into ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously restrained by Misha, the Elder Fire Elemental had held back its power, but now it could finally unleash it freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Baras Volcano was filled with falling flames and surging magma, resembling an erupting volcano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a challenge level of 13 and a monster immune to fire, the players were at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this [Northern Winds] version, most top players belonged to the Ember Empire faction, and their abilities were mostly fire-related.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, most Sorcerers were Dragonblood Sorcerers, making it even more problematic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain had already figured out the purpose of the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhausted all her spell slots, casting Fly, Protection from Energy, Haste, and several other spells on herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must survive to earn the spot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s what she thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhhh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar battle cry echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the volcanic rock cliff, Born Battle Maniac, with blood-red eyes, leapt down with his battle axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born Battle Maniac roared, swinging his giant axe and slashing toward the Elder Fire Elemental’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull thud resounded as the Elder Fire Elemental’s rocky fist sent Born Battle Maniac and his axe flying dozens of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed directly in the magma pool, splashing scalding \"water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a large magical creature, the Elder Fire Elemental had 25 points of strength, far beyond what ordinary mortals could handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, in the volcanic environment, the Elder Fire Elemental had the home-field advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its full strength unleashed, the Elder Fire Elemental was a player-killer, already eliminating over fifty players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only twenty or so players remained, weaving through the sea of flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some used Rope Trick to hide in extradimensional spaces, some used Misty Step to reposition, and others relied on Invisibility to survive in the crevices, avoiding the elemental’s attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle had turned into a game of \"hide and seek.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players who had figured out the strategy used various means to confuse the clumsy Elder Fire Elemental, making it furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mechanist Cult’s Sorcerer [Art Is Explosion] was especially outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come get me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dodged midair using her ejected flying seat, occasionally dropping lightning bombs onto the Elder Fire Elemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zzzz—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another electromagnetic explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental finally had enough, pounding the ground with its fists and roaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom! Boom! Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humans! Burn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive body glowed red again, greedily absorbing magma, preparing for its next explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it intended to reduce all the humans to ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burn them all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a cool, calm female voice echoed across the chaotic magma pool, bringing everything to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To those remaining, congratulations on passing the trial. Welcome to the Tower of Blighted Flame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surviving players erupted with excitement, their surviving teammates shouting and cheering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We did it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got the spot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, the only spellcaster class in this version—I’m invincible now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woohoo, restoring the glory of Sorcerers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental glared hatefully at the celebrating players, especially the one in the sky tossing bombs, growling bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its rage boiled over, causing the ground to quake with another punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a fire elemental, it was hard for it to calm down without venting all its energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... Master... they...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These... challengers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental panted heavily, black and white smoke billowing from its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afar, are you planning to disobey my orders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female voice now carried a hint of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t dare...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words fully left its mouth, the Elder Fire Elemental clutched its chest, groaning in pain. Its towering ten-meter figure rapidly dimmed and shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, the being known as Afar transformed into a three to four-meter-tall blurry flame figure—resembling any ordinary fire elemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its flickering body trembled, completely devoid of the terrifying aura it had earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lead them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female voice ordered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental’s voice was weak, as if mourning the loss of its long-held power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further complaints, it glanced warily at the players before carefully leading them forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain clicked her tongue in wonder. \"To think this Elder Fire Elemental would act so submissive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems the NPC for this advancement quest is quite significant. We’d better take this seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some players even ran up to the Elder Fire Elemental and teased it. \"Weren’t you all high and mighty earlier, threatening to burn everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, burn me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m so scared!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames on the Elder Fire Elemental’s body trembled visibly, clearly enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain couldn’t help but warn, \"Don’t push your luck. What if something goes wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s there to be afraid of? There are game mechanics in place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve made it through so many trials; we won’t be eliminated over something trivial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The player waved dismissively, confidently speaking as he bent over and pointed his rear at the Elder Fire Elemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain covered her face and sighed, unable to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on! Burn me, little fireball!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dare you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental was already panting, white steam rising from its body—reaching what was commonly known as red heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a noble of the fire elemental plane, it was bad enough to serve a powerful Sorcerer, but now it had to endure humiliation from mortals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold female voice returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it carried a hint of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you lack basic manners, you are not qualified to be a noble Dragon Pact Sorcerer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The player couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It means you’re disqualified. Afar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, bro...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The player making faces suddenly froze, standing there in shock and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he screamed and started running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obey... the command!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Fire Elemental finally unleashed its long-restrained fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all its strength, it swung its flaming fist, smashing the player’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The charred head rolled several times on the ground before coming to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, the Elder Fire Elemental had been planning this for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, even with its power restricted, it could still easily kill a player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, it glared angrily at the surrounding players, warning them not to meet the same fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the... it killed him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy really asked for it—making it to the end just to mess around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, it’s like finishing your final exam and then tearing up the answer sheet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some players laughed at his misfortune, while others were relieved. All of them were shocked by the trial’s unpredictability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s the charm of \"Erezaghe\"—all the \"NPCs\" had high intelligence and unique behavior logic, never bound by fixed programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was what made it so captivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems this quest NPC has a picky personality—probably a proud perfectionist who doesn’t tolerate any nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’d better be extra careful going forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain rubbed her chin thoughtfully, lowering her gaze as her golden eyes glimmered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","f082daae96ffb19994dd8851cb1a1c5a3973842051bf9a310a71194c80404217","ember-dragon-chapter-318","ember-dragon-chapter-433",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]