[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-548":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},1162670,1504,"Chapter 548: Dragonblood Mountain","ember-dragon-chapter-548",548,"\u003Cp>>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 548: Dragonblood Mountain\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Jezal Slak’s soul was completely incinerated, thick black clouds surged across the sky, unleashing endless lightning and torrential rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, it was as if the world itself rejoiced at the fall of the abyssal demon, cheering and exulting in victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom! Boom! Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder continued to rumble. Thick bolts of lightning streaked across sky and earth, sweeping away the dense fog of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black clouds gradually dispersed, and the sun, hidden for days, returned to the sky, casting radiant light across the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, dawn had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in sunlight, the abyssal dragon’s corpse appeared riddled with wounds, its once-dull crimson scales now veiled in a hazy sheen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed freely from its massive wounds, carving deep grooves into the land and merging into rivers of scarlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow that had loomed over Cassius since his arrival in this world—the weighty chains that had bound him—finally vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s finally over...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destined fate, Jezal Slak’s curse, Karrikex’s madness, all of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he recalled the scene of becoming a hatchling over a decade ago—the perilous dealings with demons, the madness brought by the Abyss years ago...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, perhaps it’s not over yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon gazed at Karrikex’s vast, twisted remains, then turned to the distance—where the towering Abyss Wall was fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazzling lightning and starlight flickered within the black fog, as if foreshadowing an approaching storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the avatars of the so-called \"Three Gods of Justice\" would descend upon the Material Plane, and the fate of Karrikex’s remains would become uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods would never allow something that could become a \"World-Destroying Dragon\" to remain. They’d likely eliminate all threats—even him, if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if Cassius completely absorbed Karrikex’s corpse, Jezal Slak’s dying curse still echoed in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a forbidden relic, tainted by the Abyss and madness—a trap likely containing Jezal Slak’s final ploy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One rash use could lead to a \"Karrikex’s Heart\"-like possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever comes, I’ll face it head-on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius whispered an old proverb from his past life, then slowly raised his right claw. Instantly, a world-bending power surged forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—He had already thought of a temporary way to preserve the dragon’s corpse. He didn’t need to absorb Karrikex’s power yet, nor did he want to lose control over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon clenched his raised claw. A torrent of pure energy erupted, ravaging the land and reshaping everything nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Imperial Domain: Command]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep rumble echoed from beneath the earth as the ground slowly rose, encasing the nearly 300-meter-long corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land trembled violently, stones tumbled, and smoke billowed upward. The earth beneath began to lift, raising the corpse thousands of meters into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in sunlight, the rising dragon corpse became a miraculous sight—shocking Imperial retainers, Celestial reinforcements, and even the visiting metallic dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the gods...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What power is this? That red dragon... he’s creating a mountain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s something only gods can do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Celestial creature pointed at the rising rocks, jaw agape, awe written across their flawless faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their minds, no mortal of the Material Plane could create such divine miracles—raising the land, birthing mountains—that was the realm of gods atop Mount Celestia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Lord of Northwind, this power... Looks like my brother was right. This red dragon emperor has far surpassed what we can contain. He rose too fast, like a meteor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In human form, Pabliceko adjusted his glasses, voice serious as he murmured to Imelda beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s hope this emperor brings a positive change to the state of Feanso. If not...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, Melvord will fight him to the end for justice and law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imelda also gazed toward the distance. The ancient silver dragon folded her bright silver wings tightly against her body, then let out a low, solemn hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All hail Cassius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the great red dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Majesty succeeded! The abyssal dragon has fallen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial followers erupted in deafening cheers. Though many had witnessed Cassius create mountains before, the sight still left them awestruck and elated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land lifted the colossal dragon corpse skyward in sunlight—what a majestic sight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, the ogre Langpu stood tall, lifting his head, tears welling in his small, murky eyes, his throat quivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a hushed voice, Langpu muttered again and again: \"Master... Master, your plan succeeded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really slew a Godspawn. This is a historic milestone in the grand blueprint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crack... Crack...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As crisp sounds echoed, Karrikex’s remains began to slowly petrify into dull stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive dragon head transformed into a towering cliff; the arched spine became a high ridge, and the broken wings formed broad slopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hundreds-of-meters-long tail turned into a winding mountain chain; the bleeding wounds became flowing rivers; even the massive claws became twisted boulders at the mountain’s base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, an enormous, dragon-shaped mountain—its silhouette howling skyward—stood proudly among the ruins of the Anstica Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This majestic peak replaced the once-revered \"King of Snow Mountains,\" Thierry Peak, becoming the tallest mountain in all of Anstica—and even across the entire Anzeta Wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White smoke with a sulfur scent drifted from Cassius’s 100-meter-long body. Flame spouted from between his scales and vents as his elemental form gradually receded, returning him to a normal 40-meter size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He beat his wings and soared to the peak of the newborn mountain, his crimson scales shining brightly under the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon spread his wings, his heavy voice echoing across Anstica: \"From this moment forth, this shall be a forbidden land of the Ember Empire. Any who trespass shall be enemies of the Empire—sworn and eternal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I name it—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius paused, pondered briefly, and then declared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragonblood Mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",954,"2026-06-03T12:47:13.304Z","2026-06-03T12:47:20.796Z",1,"novelbin.me","d08556d93d557dbe0860550e26c3796052bc12cddaf5e6ab584169e050417819","ember-dragon-chapter-549","ember-dragon-chapter-547",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]