[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-461":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},1162393,1504,"Chapter 461: Fierce Battle","ember-dragon-chapter-461",461,"\u003Cp>Chapter 461: Fierce Battle\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of air rupturing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of blue-white flame erupted from the red dragon’s maw, descending like divine retribution and striking directly toward the fire elemental Pasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying heat distorted the surrounding space, even overwhelming the Fire Elemental Plane itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Primordial Flame Breath]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Lord above...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned pale under the searing light as he instinctively prayed, then raised his shield with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that breath hit him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Ismail was a spirit of fire, he couldn’t withstand such a high-tier energy assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rings and necklaces on his body glowed simultaneously, activating multiple protective spells. Layers of magical shields materialized above the fire elemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision of energy triggered an explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames scattered, and chaotic waves of elemental energy surged in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stalemate lasted only a few seconds before the blue-white pillar of fire pierced through several protective spells and crashed into the fire elemental’s shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red dragon—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail raised the shield high, his muscles bulging as he miraculously withstood the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sheer force pressed him down, cracking the ground beneath him and revealing flowing magma below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While blocking the breath, Ismail shifted across the ground, searching for a chance to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, a faint green glow streaked past him unnoticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, Cassius had extended a single clawed finger, aiming directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green beam struck the shield and released a spherical field of disintegration magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Shield of the Ancient Beast] instantly dulled, cracks forming across its surface before it shattered into a pile of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good, Greater Disintegrate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail’s expression shifted drastically, but his extensive combat experience kicked in. The moment the disintegration field touched his other gear, he reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Antimagic Field]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver ring on his finger lit up, conjuring an antimagic field that intercepted the disintegration effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 1% chance for Greater Disintegrate to bypass antimagic defenses and destroy artifacts didn’t trigger this time, sparing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For powerful warriors, such defensive magic gear was standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail rolled forward, then tore through space and reappeared hundreds of meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dragon sorcerer...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This just got tricky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail gazed up at the red dragon hovering above, his expression growing more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red dragon alone was already a natural war machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their scorching breath, razor-sharp teeth, and powerful tails were formidable weapons, not to mention their innate spellcasting abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a red dragon sorcerer, who could cast not only standard draconic spells but also unexpected and powerful sorcery, was far more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engaging in a long-range spell duel with such a creature was like asking for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t looking good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cassius didn’t give Ismail much time to strategize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pillar of fire plowed through the ground, carving deep trenches as it swept relentlessly toward the Pasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without his legendary [Shield of the Ancient Beast], Ismail could only scramble to evade on foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, this can’t go on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled forward again, narrowly dodging the fiery blast. Determination filled his eyes as he gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon’s breath was too powerful, and with its sorcery capabilities, continuing like this would only lead to defeat—or death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire elemental Pasha let out a furious roar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red dragon! I intended to use the power granted by the Grand Sultan against the Holy Flame Prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you’ve pushed me too far!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail threw his head back and howled, the orichalcum rings around his neck spinning rapidly and releasing immense energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames danced wildly around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Fire Elemental Plane seemed to resonate with his power, as steam surged and embers flickered while ash rained from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the plane itself celebrated his call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an elemental native, every fire elemental was naturally connected to the plane, but only the strongest could harness this power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius wasn’t one to sit around waiting for transformations. He unleashed a flurry of icy torrents, crackling lightning, and blinding fire pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the plane’s inherent rules blocked his breath attacks, shielding Ismail behind a barrier of flames, ash, and steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius could deploy stronger abilities, of course—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He observed the roaring Pasha with an intrigued glint in his golden eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is the power of the Grand Sultan, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, now I understand why the system rated him at challenge level 24. This guy’s interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail’s chants echoed across the land:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"O Fire Lord, in the name of the son of the Elemental Plane, I pray to you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grant me the power... to repel this invader!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A column of fire shot skyward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in blinding flames and surrounded by steam clouds, Ismail’s body rapidly expanded, growing larger and more imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swelled into a towering figure nearly thirty meters tall, standing amidst flowing magma and roaring flames as he unleashed a thunderous roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve angered the one opponent you should never have provoked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, the noble fire elemental Pasha Ismail, in the name of the Grand Sultan, shall deliver your demise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail raised his brass scimitar high and glared at the distant red dragon with fiery eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fiery threads danced around him, and molten ripples spread across the ground, distorting the space around him with every motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire Elemental Plane was the very essence of fire incarnate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a spirit of fire and self-proclaimed ruler of the plane, the Pasha now wielded a sliver of its power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ismail...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now you’re finally worth taking seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius exhaled a breath of sulfur-scented heat, his gaze brimming with excitement as he stared at the towering elemental before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flapped his wings and ascended once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Immortal Reversal Scales]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Serpent’s Grace]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Energy Damage Immunity]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Enhanced Energy Scales]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius’s body shimmered with a network of magical lights, each enchantment reinforcing every inch of his form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t just relying on his innate draconic magic—embedded between his scales were various magical artifacts gifted by the empire’s citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the membranes of his wings were inscribed with spells like [Otiluke’s Exorcism Barrier] and [Radiant Sigil].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had learned many tricks from \"Silver Wing\" Ostzedro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn lizard...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail seethed, feeling the power surging within him as he glared at the distant dragon. He wanted nothing more than to tear Cassius apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This power could only be used once every hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to use it to achieve glory during the Burning War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this sudden red dragon had disrupted his plans and now threatened his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red dragon! You are powerful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you will never defeat a noble Pasha in the heart of the Fire Elemental Plane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ismail roared as he stomped the ground, creating fractures across the land before leaping hundreds of meters into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His massive form left a trail of ash and smoke behind as he slashed through the air with his brass scimitar, aiming straight for the airborne red dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scimitar glowed with a searing brilliance, its edge cutting through space itself.\u003C\u002Fp>",1182,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","65a6fbdebf8c26b34462e6163f8d90e5fd3de00eeca66158b1e0b540346af456","ember-dragon-chapter-164","ember-dragon-chapter-163",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]