[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-457":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},1162380,1504,"Chapter 457: The City-Wrecking Dragon","ember-dragon-chapter-457",457,"\u003Cp>Chapter 457: The City-Wrecking Dragon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another bolt of lightning struck, turning three or four fire elemental soldiers on the metal wall into wisps of flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Great Flame Lord...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As natural masters of the Fire Elemental Plane and elite elemental beings, fire elementals were relatively few in number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even under the vast dominion of the Fire Elemental Sultan, there were only around a hundred thousand fire elementals and over a thousand \"Maliks\"—fire elemental nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majority of their population consisted of a massive number of slaves, including native species like fire dwarves and fire lizards, as well as outsiders like humans and orcs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, every fire elemental who could be considered a \"citizen\" was exceptionally valuable to their kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his soldiers die one after another, Maceij’s face filled with alarm. He pointed his scimitar toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red dragon! We have never provoked you! Why are you targeting us fire elementals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you afraid of the Grand Sultan’s wrath?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the clouds, the massive wings occasionally emerged, and Cassius’s golden pupils glimmered like two radiant stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire elementals—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blame the Emir your Grand Sultan sent—Hamid Abdul!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He hunted down my vassal, killed my soldiers, and even dared to insult me and my empire to my face!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Hamid truly represented the will of the Grand Sultan, then your fire elemental kingdom has declared war on the Ember Empire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius’s thunderous voice echoed over Black Iron City, causing all the fire elementals to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hamid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That damned fool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maceij cursed viciously, his entire body shaking with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, he had already sent Hamid to the endless flames of hell countless times, subjected to every imaginable torture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arrogance and ignorance were one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to bring such a terrifying enemy upon the fire elementals—unforgivable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, the Grand Sultan’s honor must not be tarnished, and the fire elementals’ reputation must remain intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, the fire elemental noble raised his scimitar once more and shouted, \"Red dragon, there’s still room for negotiation between us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surrender now, and I will personally petition the Grand Sultan for a ceasefire with your empire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sonic boom rang out, and the massive shadow descended from the sky, crashing down onto the metal wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Great Flame Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help! It—it’s coming down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the Soul-Devouring Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the screech of metal scraping against metal, the wall caved in deeply, sending shards of iron flying everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius casually walked along the wall, his enormous body trampling any fire elemental soldier who stood in his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thick tail swung like a hammer, and with just a flick, it sent dozens of fire elemental soldiers screaming through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Great Flame Lord, what kind of power is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His claws casually swiped through the air, the shimmering force field slicing haphazardly along the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slash—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harsh screech of metal resounded again as several fire elemental soldiers, along with their bronze shields, were sliced in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep claw marks were left on the wall, resembling gaping wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the power of a red dragon. They weren’t called \"war machines\" for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as an enhanced red dragon with an ancient dragon’s physique and various magical abilities, Cassius’s power was even more overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius slowly opened his jaws, the dragon crystal on his chest flickering as he unleashed a breath of intensely scorching, high-magical dragon fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon fire engulfed the area, consuming the fleeing fire elementals and melting the iron walls into streams of molten black metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Now’s our chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shoot him down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aim for the dragon’s chest—hit his heart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maceij waved his scimitar frantically, shouting commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on his military experience, heavy ballistae were the best way to deal with such colossal creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were immensely powerful and could crush everything, their movements were often slow, making them easy targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry! Obey the Emir’s command!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to live? If we don’t kill this dragon, we’ll be the ones to die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the metal wall, fire elemental officers roared as they watched the slowly advancing dragon slaughtering their comrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire elemental soldiers loaded the massive bolts, straining to turn the winches and aim the ballistae.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ballistae, infused with fire magic, unleashed a terrifying burst of energy, spewing flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-meter-long bolts, trailing fiery tails, shot through the air with devastating force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ballistae, crafted meticulously by fire dwarves, were indeed capable of killing an adult red dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the fire elementals present held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave rippled through the air as the red dragon stomped on the wall, launching himself into the sky with incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is this possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire elementals gasped, looking up nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mere moments, Cassius had ascended over a hundred meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wings spread wide in the sky, flames trailing behind him as his massive form became a crimson streak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another powerful shockwave erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius dove down, crashing into the ground and crushing the fire elemental soldiers and several ballistae into rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scattered arrows and spears flew toward him, but they bounced off the invisible energy scales protecting his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As smoke filled the walls, Cassius’s enormous form emerged from the haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire elementals, who had once been so arrogant, now prayed to the Great Flame Lord as they retreated, terrified of being devoured by the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their scimitars clattered to the ground, making crisp \"clang\" sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire elementals—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still haven’t recognized your place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius spoke in a calm tone: \"I told you—you’re not qualified to negotiate with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the Grand Sultan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a blood-curdling battle cry echoed from behind Cassius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maceij, riding his flame wyvern, dove down and swung his scimitar toward the red dragon’s thick neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius turned his head indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ear-piercing clash of metal rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scimitar struck the dragon’s tough red scales but was immediately deflected and shattered into fragments midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maceij’s arm went numb, and his face twisted with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the scimitar personally gifted by the Grand Sultan, with strength comparable to rare enchanted gear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn’t know was that Cassius’s scales were literally \"paid for with gold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, the red dragon had devoured hundreds of thousands of gold coins, enhancing the gilded properties of his scales to their peak—each scale tougher than rare armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius looked at the airborne fire elemental noble with indifference and said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where does your confidence come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His massive claw slashed through the air, dragging the precious flame wyvern into the extradimensional space of the \"Sheltering Egg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maceij tried to escape the dragon’s grasp, but his lower body disintegrated into smoke and ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow flickered, and Cassius caught the struggling fire elemental noble in his claw, rendering him immobile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maceij thrashed and roared desperately, \"If you kill me, the Grand Sultan won’t let you go! I’m his personal guard! A noble Kapikulu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius shook his head in mild disappointment and sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was hoping to ask you if you could grant me three wishes with just one wish, satisfying my curiosity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it seems I’ll have to put that aside for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torrents of dragon fire surged along Cassius’s arm, engulfing the fire elemental noble’s massive body and consuming him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>",1226,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","e6c150b57b574954d6261b16b65833c2e8ac33accbb57ecd0389de2ca4da58a4","ember-dragon-chapter-155","ember-dragon-chapter-154",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]