[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-489":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},1162458,1504,"Chapter 489: Chainsaw Sword","ember-dragon-chapter-489",489,"\u003Cp>Chapter 489: Chainsaw Sword\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the grand arena’s throne, Cassius nodded slightly and gave an approving remark: \"A transformation into a dragon... now this is a match worth watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu also stepped forward, seizing the opportunity to flatter him: \"These Starfallers possessing such power... it’s all thanks to Your Majesty’s guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Tinia was still scratching her head in confusion. After a brief silence, she quietly asked, \"Why do I smell myself on that Starfaller?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that he’s my blood relative?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps reading too many novels had affected her, as Tinia’s brilliant mind instantly conjured up a story about \"a white dragon falling in love with a human and eventually giving birth to a hybrid child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How disgraceful... mingling with lowly humans. It’s utterly beneath me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I... silence him? But he seems to be an undead... what do I do about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tinia rubbed her chin, seemingly deep in serious contemplation about eliminating this so-called \"blood relative.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius was also puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how did this white dragon’s brain develop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her intelligence was nearly on par with humans, yet her thought process remained utterly bizarre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Langpu, standing beside them, had already pulled out a silk handkerchief to wipe the sweat dripping down his forehead, a stiff, awkward smile on his grotesque face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was clear: Your Majesty, please believe me—I definitely didn’t teach her to think like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vrrr—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening noise erupted, like the wailing of a wyvern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure clad in Guardian armor emerged—Iron Frenzy. Attached to his left arm was a terrifying weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick, heavy blade with serrated fangs like a tyrannosaur’s jaws—those jagged teeth spun violently with the roar of a steam engine, producing a piercing noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a chainsaw sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The epitome of brutal aesthetic violence—one swing, and no matter the monster or demon, they would be torn to shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Frenzy laughed maniacally and shouted toward his distant opponent, \"Hahahaha! Come on! Taste my blade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred meters away, a panting Dragon-Oath Paladin stood with his sword planted in the ground for support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall and burly, clad in thick mithril armor, wielding a greatsword and a massive shield, adorned with numerous rare equipment, radiating an aura of dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the legendary leader of the prestigious guild [Royal Authority]—the Empire’s Dragonblood Count, Overlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter which game he entered, he always secured the number-one spot with his immense wealth, ensuring that [Royal Authority]’s name echoed throughout the entire server.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this time, in \"Erezaghe\", he hadn’t managed to do so—only fueling his competitive drive even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to become the champion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, Overlord was in a rather sorry state, his face twisted in frustration. \"Damn it... why are these Mechanus fanatics so strong?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve spent way more money in Erezaghe than they have! [Royal Authority] must take the championship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Iron Frenzy ignited the thrusters on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He revved his chainsaw sword, charging at Overlord like a monstrous steel behemoth, trailing thick black smoke behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unstoppable force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overlord gritted his teeth, raising his nearly two-meter-tall steel greatshield, every muscle in his body tensing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the rare-tier [Imperial Guardian], purchased from the Empire’s official shop for tens of thousands of contribution points, boasting the [Indestructible] trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegasis Armor! Spirit Weapons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magical radiance flickered, a ghostly frost coating Overlord and his equipment, while a series of floating spirit weapons materialized around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Iron Frenzy had already reached him, laughing wildly as he swung the chainsaw sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vrrrr—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang! Clang! Clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks and silver fragments flew as a deafening sound echoed, the clash of metal reverberating through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serrated teeth of the chainsaw sword spun at high speed, effortlessly carving into Overlord’s steel greatshield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overlord’s expression was one of sheer disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Frenzy, however, bellowed with exhilaration, \"Who gave you the courage to face me, the wielder of Guardian?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take my chainsaw sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serrated, barbed teeth spun even faster, the blade glowing red-hot as steam erupted from his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vrrrr—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by an ear-splitting noise, the steel greatshield was cleaved apart, and the wildly rotating chainsaw sword hurtled toward Overlord himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floating spirit weapons slashed at Iron Frenzy, but they only left faint scratches on his armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... impossible! I spent so much money—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overlord threw aside his expensive shield and ran for his life, casting every protective and speed-enhancing spell he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could a man on foot outrun power armor equipped with thrusters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous roar, Iron Frenzy burst past him, landing right in Overlord’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked, dust billowing into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing an unarmed opponent, Iron Frenzy grinned wickedly, raising his heavy chainsaw sword and swinging it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chainsaw sword traced a deadly arc through the air, its barbed teeth spinning at breakneck speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vrrrr—Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flesh and blood splattered, fragments flew everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple magical barriers shattered instantly, and the thick mithril armor was ripped apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overlord’s body—fortified by countless rare elixirs—was brutally torn in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer brutality of the battle sent the audience into a frenzy, cheering wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flesh is weak, machine ascends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commentator’s voice rang with excitement: \"This is the pinnacle of brutal aesthetics! Let’s congratulate Iron Frenzy on another decisive victory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highly anticipated guild leader of [Royal Authority]—once considered a top contender for the championship, a professional player—Overlord, had been mercilessly eliminated in the round of sixty-four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Iron Frenzy once again bulldozed his way through the competition, advancing to the top thirty-two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom! Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of explosions erupted, engulfing the battlefield in flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Warrior from the Battle Master branch failed to escape in time, reduced to a charred corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commentator shouted, \"A chain explosion! Congratulations to contestant Charlotte for securing the win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a staff, Charlotte maintained a composed expression, exuding an aura of absolute control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Restoring the glory of the Mage Lords is our solemn duty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a dull match... we might as well call it early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you all for watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall, elegantly dressed man adjusted the silver-framed glasses on his nose, leisurely straightened his coat, and tipped his hat toward the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, rolling clouds of necrotic mist surged as three fearsome undead warriors let out hoarse roars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the black mist, the vice president of Arcane Coin, Moonlight, was trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wounds of blackened decay marred his body, his expression grim, his robe in tatters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Undead creatures of this caliber...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a towering four-meter Bosque Zombie lunged forward, shattering Moonlight’s defensive barrier with a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lackman’s Undead Knight, mounted on a skeletal eagle, let out a chilling screech as arrows rained from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Notte’s Undead Assassin emerged from the shadows behind Moonlight, silently driving a dagger into the mage’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingyue suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood before collapsing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rainy Fortress finally turned around, clapping his hands with a smile as he looked at the corpse shrouded in dark mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of my carefully nurtured ’Big Three.’ They ended the match thirty seconds faster than I predicted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rainy Fortress is really... quite confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy is an absolute menace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lineup of his ’Big Three’ is just ridiculous. A Dragon-Oath Paladin, a skeletal wyvern knight, and an assassin? He could enter the team tournament solo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mingyue’s loss is totally justified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaaaah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born Battle Maniac howled toward the sky, his eyes bloodshot, muscles bulging, and veins protruding from his skin, which was emitting white steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the berserker’s [Unrestrained Frenzy]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Holy Light Bro refused to back down. He dropped to all fours in an awkward posture and transformed into a massive owl bear, roaring furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick vines burst from the ground like tendrils, wrapping around Born Battle Maniac. It was the power of the [Earth Circle] Druid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaaah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Born Battle Maniac spun in circles, wildly swinging his battle axe. The surrounding branches and vines were instantly shredded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growth magic and entangling spells were completely ineffective against this frenzied warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped the ground and leaped over ten meters high, raising his bloodstained giant axe before bringing it down with immense force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled, and debris scattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owl bear rolled away just in time—the strike was so powerful that it split open a deep fissure in the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slash—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another axe strike came down, forcing Holy Light Bro’s owl bear form to dodge desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the massive owl bear, Born Battle Maniac—completely immersed in his rage—felt like the real beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Holy Light Bro wasn’t so lucky. The spinning axe struck him squarely, slicing through his thick fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awooo—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owl bear let out a pained wail, knocked over by the sheer force and momentarily unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born Battle Maniac wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip away. He leaped forward, gripping his giant axe tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaaah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another battle cry erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles bulged as he yanked the embedded axe from the owl bear’s flesh, then swung it down with all his might toward its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slash—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sickening sound of flesh and bone being torn apart echoed as the owl bear’s enormous head was cleanly severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Holy Light Bro’s death, the massive, sturdy bear body transformed back into a headless humanoid corpse bathed in divine radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born Battle Maniac threw his axe to the ground, spread his arms wide, and let out another sky-shaking roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bravo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Berserker Bro is unstoppable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, glory belongs to Born Battle Maniac!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been sick of that exhibitionist for a while—good job!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience erupted into cheers, though some were clearly personal grievances surfacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Autumn Rain, you’re strong, but I won’t lose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Witch shouted, waving her Mystic Wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaotic magic of the Wild Sorcerer surged around her once again, swirling unpredictably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain’s expression grew serious as she focused on Flying Witch, not daring to let her guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Flying Witch herself had no idea what kind of spell would emerge next. If she accidentally triggered a high-tier spell, she might just end up screwing herself over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an intense aura of death radiated from Flying Witch’s wand, sending chills down everyone’s spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath her shimmered with eerie green lines, forming a skeletal pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be a Death Sentence spell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain’s face changed drastically. She quickly cast a Flame Gate spell to distance herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short, surprised gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying Witch suddenly collapsed to the ground, her eyes dull, body stiff, and breathing stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer Night Autumn Rain—and the entire audience—stared in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did... Flying Witch just die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could see her combat log, it would have shown:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[53-54, you cast a Death Magic Array centered on yourself.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the commentator’s mind went blank, falling into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was... uh, quite an unexpected battle. Let’s congratulate Summer Night Autumn Rain on her victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, that’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... Flying Witch killed herself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that’s exactly what I expect from a Wild Sorcerer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man, you really can’t trust a Wild Sorcerer in a team fight. She’d wipe out her own team in an instant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the course of the day, thirty-two intense and thrilling battles unfolded in the Grand Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience discussions grew increasingly passionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy from the Machine Cult is ridiculously strong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dude’s basically a walking Gundam. Who the hell can beat him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, after all those upgrades, his Guardian Armor is absurdly powerful now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going all-in on Iron Frenzy this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still think S-God will take the championship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chill, Singo’s fanboys. Your boy used every trick just to beat Mantou, while Iron Frenzy absolutely demolished Overlord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up, S-God was holding back. He could’ve just kited Mantou to death. That final duel was just for show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, I just don’t like Singo’s cowardly fighting style. Always flying around instead of actually engaging. No entertainment value. Look at Iron Frenzy—every punch lands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh please, aren’t you just a Machine Cult fanboy? Without his armor, Iron Frenzy wouldn’t even beat Mantou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wouldn’t beat Mantou either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Someone’s getting defensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides Iron Frenzy’s victory over Overlord and Singo’s defeat of Mantou, Charlotte eliminated Sky Sword Pavilion’s guild leader Tian Xingjian with chain explosions, while Rainy Fortress secured a win over Mingyue using the ’Big Three.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Flying Witch... well, she eliminated herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only two days left until the server shut down, only 32 players remained in the tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this stage, those relying on luck had long been eliminated—every remaining player was max level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them was a master in their own right, their combat techniques dazzling the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The championship was within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the discussions on player strength, two names burned the hottest: Iron Frenzy and Singo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Empire’s official betting odds, Iron Frenzy led with a 1.9 payout, while Singo followed closely at 3.5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Overlord, who was once the favorite to win—even surpassing Iron Frenzy in odds—he had already been eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>",2182,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","5be125fc2f144b4233870dea25d84e435b06947b795387269f48da4f49543835","ember-dragon-chapter-490","ember-dragon-chapter-488",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]