[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-437":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},1161972,1504,"Chapter 437: Arrival and Slaughter","ember-dragon-chapter-437",437,"\u003Cp>Chapter 437: Arrival and Slaughter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the tower top, the conflict intensified as players from various factions confronted one another, the atmosphere tense and hostile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Treasures belong to those with virtue! This purple-ring belongs to us, the Royal Authority!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We from Sword Pavilion were the first to enter! Whoever discovers it first owns it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wanna fight? Better think it through! This is the Tower of Blighted Flame! It’s the territory of a special NPC!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you break the rules here and attack us first, you’d better be ready for the consequences!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, you Royal Authority players are so shameless! Just wait and see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Royal Authority players formed a circle, greedily eyeing the ring tightly gripped in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve hit the jackpot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, I didn’t expect such a surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, the guild master is going to be thrilled! We might rake in a huge reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was the first purple-tier item in the entire server!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they brought the ring back to the guild, the vanity-driven and glory-seeking guild leader [Overlord] would be overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his ecstasy, he might even throw them a bonus of hundreds of thousands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just about the game anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It concerned their real lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But blinded by greed, they failed to notice the air growing increasingly scorching—and not just figuratively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swoosh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint crackling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash and sparks danced in the air, fiery streams flickered like threads, and the surrounding atmosphere distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a sharp, anger-filled female voice interrupted their fantasies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thieves! Reckless fools! How dare you steal offerings meant for Emperor Cassius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players turned in terror to see fierce tongues of fire tear through the space, and a girl in a crimson robe suddenly appeared midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious girl seemed young, but her fiery beauty was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender finger pointed directly at the players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stealing sacred offerings and desecrating the honor of His Majesty—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only are you unworthy of being noble Dragon Pact Sorcerers, but you also don’t deserve to be citizens of this glorious empire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful golden eyes burned with fury, shimmering with rippling flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players could clearly see the display above her head, and they began sweating profusely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Misha, Daughter of Dragonfire]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Affiliation: Ember Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class: Dragon Pact Sorcerer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenge Level: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a gorgeous NPC!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain’s eyes lit up instantly—this was her ideal template!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Royal Authority player, who had just been smug, now felt doom closing in, and his hand holding the [Fire Giant Noble’s Ring] trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stammered, his teeth chattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s grab the loot and get out—now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run for it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, the loot’s right here, how could we not take it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, the devs baited us into this trap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m reporting this, for sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We passed so many trials only to get hit with this! It’s all Royal Authority’s fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players wailed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had taken items immediately tried to escape, using various means—some turned invisible, others teleported, and a few sprinted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They scattered like rats facing a cat, frantically fleeing the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pathetic struggle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha sneered, a cold glint flashing in her golden eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her fingers, a crisp sound echoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crackling explosion, a blazing wall of fire erupted at the entrance, sealing off their escape route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the 4th-circle spell [Wall of Fire].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re trapped!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crap, we’re dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This damage is insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blackened silhouettes appeared within the wall of flames—these were invisible players struggling in the inferno before being reduced to ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instant death upon contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining players dared not approach the fiery barrier, cowering in the corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their efforts were futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha’s gaze remained icy as she extended her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazzling flames bloomed from her palm, sending out scorching rays that struck players in their chests one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scorching Ray]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enhanced by both \"Child of the Elements\" and \"Dragon’s Heart,\" this simple 1st-circle fire spell burned at temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees, easily piercing through players’ bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell, this damage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Scorching Ray?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you telling me this is the same spell I use? The one mocked as a magnifying glass frying ants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I regret everything. This Dragon Pact Sorcerer is too OP.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha’s combat style was breathtakingly elegant—with a mere flick of her wrist, radiant flames erupted, incinerating players effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she was the embodiment of fire, the creator of calamity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain watched with shining eyes, trembling with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfect blend of power and elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she could wield fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the right choice—this was the class she wanted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued to watch the battle intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Royal Authority player still clung to the ring, refusing to let go—this was their chance to earn a fortune worth tens of thousands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned his surroundings, gritting his teeth. \"Go for it! This is the first purple-tier item in the server; it’s worth dying for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cover me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Royal Authority players nodded, deploying smoke screens and shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a precious teleportation scroll, tearing it apart to activate the spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A portal appeared, and the Royal Authority player laughed maniacally, \"I’m outta here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fire arrow whizzed toward him, but he escaped the Tower of Blighted Flame just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stealing from Emperor Cassius...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None of you will get away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha’s cold voice pierced through the smoke and barriers, echoing throughout the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, I didn’t steal anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had the intent, but no action, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, don’t attack me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wrong, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players’ pleas fell on deaf ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive, burning fireball pierced the smoke, filling their vision with flames that reflected in their eyes and on their terrified faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, crap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call this Fireball?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their cries of fear were drowned out by a deafening explosion, as the blazing inferno consumed all the players who had stolen the offerings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fireball]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under Misha’s precise control, the devastating blast spared any innocent players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the final trial—a purge of those who dared desecrate the emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s Fireball!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, Summer Night Autumn Rain was overwhelmed with emotion, her eyes brimming with tears of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Fireball she had dreamed of!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to become a Dragon Pact Sorcerer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha turned her gaze beyond the tower, peering through the spatial boundary at the fleeing Royal Authority player. Her golden eyes still burned with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Despicable thief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That ring was a sacred treasure obtained from the Fire Giant Nobles, meant as an offering to Emperor Cassius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won’t escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha let out a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames ignited midair, tearing open a layered rift in space, and the girl stepped into it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1132,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd64e34053de21aff5d720c1f264239ca189b20beb5b593a3fd243c251a363d0","ember-dragon-chapter-320","ember-dragon-chapter-436",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]