[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-560":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},1162761,1504,"Chapter 560: Authority and Celebration","ember-dragon-chapter-560",560,"\u003Cp>Chapter 560: Authority and Celebration\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The law-infused shards surged toward the altar, merging into the bodies of the Empire’s vassals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, heaven and earth trembled, winds howled, and blazing gales ravaged the wasteland. Thunder rumbled through suddenly gathering storm clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered around the Isthalia Grand Altar, a wave of overwhelming pressure expanded rapidly, enveloping a hundred-mile radius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Birds circled high above, deer cried in panic, and even the Empire’s domesticated dragon beasts let out deep growls and bowed toward Isthalia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do my legs feel weak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cassius above, what exactly is this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watching citizens cried out in surprise, overwhelmed by an instinctive desire to worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This was not the coercion of strength or bloodline, but the natural reverence for the world’s laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buzz—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the air cracked, sand and dust whirled on the wasteland, violent hurricanes roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of light, hundreds of meters wide, descended from the sky, shrouding the dragonblood nobles atop the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The authority fragments dissolved within their bodies, releasing torrents of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This feeling is truly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the light, ogre mage Langpu lifted his hand with effort, staring at his palm as his pupils dilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...indescribable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Special Duke of the Ember Empire, Langpu naturally possessed the highest permissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a spellcaster, he could feel law energy wrapping his body; elements, incantations, and the magic web all bent to his will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world seemed his to command. The sensation stunned him—this was divine power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu knew that within the Empire, he could now effortlessly defeat his former self, even rival the \"Silver Wing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the Ember Emperor—his master, who so generously granted such power—Langpu felt endless gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head toward the sky, toward the immense form cloaked in divine radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even with authority, the Red Dragon appeared only more supreme—a god in Langpu’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw divine laws swirling around Cassius, his very presence terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red Dragon hovered above, wings unfurled. The world revolved around him. He controlled everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Cassius was the center and nexus of the world, holding all internal authority—this was absolute [Imperial Power].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiefling Medrolash rose from his kneel, sword in hand, basking in the law power. For once, joy lit his usually cold face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed at the Red Dragon radiating sunlight above, and murmured:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his bloodstained sword. Space rippled. Power clung to the blade, sharp enough to cut anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand trembled on the hilt, eyes flickering with fire from his draconic blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May the Empire endure forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rang with strength and resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tragedy and exile, he knew the weight of such power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with this gift, he could finally protect the Tiefling race from harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were now bound to the Emperor’s chariot forever—even unto extinction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha! I can feel it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is real power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wild laughter echoed above. Duke Dolo, newly sprouted wings wide, flew in circles, laughing freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt power surging through him, raised his claw—and summoned a crackling bolt of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a shout, he hurled it into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder roared, lightning cracked the clouds, streaking across the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roared triumphantly, clawing the air, wings spread wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, pain struck the back of his head. His vision dimmed as he turned in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu, calm-faced, had smacked him mid-air with his staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Prime Minister, Langpu’s authority exceeded Dolo’s, enough to dominate him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clouds dispersed, lightning vanished, and Dolo plummeted under spatial pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pinned to the ground, Dolo glared upward and growled, \"Langpu, do you defy me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu met his gaze coldly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Duke Dolo, I expected you to be smarter. Did you really think... this power is yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the ground. The surrounding laws dissolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed skyward and snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems power’s gone to your head. You’ve forgotten who the ceremony’s true protagonist is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dolo trembled, sweat dripping. He looked up along the staff’s line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor still floated above, cloaked in laws. Compared to him, Dolo’s power was dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yes, Your Majesty... sorry. I forgot this was your gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure lifted. Dolo stood, trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had nearly committed the unforgivable sin of overstepping the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See to it, Duke Dolo. Tame your arrogance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu raised his hand. Space shattered like glass—he’d hidden their clash with illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A public conflict between two Dukes could destabilize the Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dolo lowered his head, dark-faced. The thrill of power vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lost badly, and before the Emperor no less. He would never rise above Langpu now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this conflict was but a minor episode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All dragonblood nobles on the altar had received a portion of the \"Imperial Domain\" authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Grace stared at the faint law energy in his palm, thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Abyss War, he had wanted to stay in the Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this power, he need not fear invaders, and could enjoy noble life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Higher up on the altar, Viscount Mantou stared at his panel in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, the rewards are insane this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are affected by [God-Granted Authority]. Gained Faction Trait: [Emperor’s Agent - Viscount].]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Emperor’s Agent - Viscount]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special Abilities:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viscount Seal: Within the Empire, you can block the magic web, creating an anti-magic field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viscount Control: Within the Empire, manipulate basic elements (earth, water, fire, air) to cast spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viscount Shield: Within the Empire, generate protective shields on your body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the abilities, Mantou mumbled: \"Guess I’m unstoppable now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only flaw: these powers only worked within the Empire’s core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was understandable—if such overpowered abilities spread, other factions wouldn’t stand a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a thought struck him—what if the Ember Empire conquered the whole world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thought locking factions was a downside... but now? Pure blessing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at the giant dragon and sighed in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the blessing ended, the light faded, and the chaos subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragonblood nobles now stood proudly, radiating majesty and dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly ten-meter Langpu knelt in devotion, saying: \"Thank you, Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, all dragonblood nobles followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the Ember Empire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live Emperor Cassius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cannons boomed, wyverns roared, and satyrs played anthems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people looked on in envy, yearning to stand upon the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, the light from Cassius’s chest faded, his flaming wings dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hovered, smiling down at his vassals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vassal data appeared on his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gigantic Sage - Langpu (Challenge Level: 21)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Daughter of Dragonfire - Misha (Challenge Level: 20)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Fury Berserker - Dolo (Challenge Level: 18)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sword of the Empire - Medrolash (Challenge Level: 17)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu, Misha, Dolo, Medrolash, Alger—five vassals now bore the [Legendary] prefix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius finally had legendary-tier vassals capable of independent command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially within the Empire, Langpu’s power could rival top legends, even god-blessed heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now match Silver Wing Auszedro at his peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the Feanso continent, the Empire’s strength was no longer negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ember Empire had always struggled with this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to their unmatched Emperor, their vassals were weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius often attracted enemies of great stature, but lacked a strong upper echelon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vassals could offer no support—they were liabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, that had changed. The Empire was no longer a burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the cheers of hundreds of thousands, Cassius slowly descended to the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled, dust swirling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed on strong hind legs, stood tall before the throne, and boomed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Citizens of the Empire—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you’ve seen, loyalty to the Ember Empire earns you all you desire—wealth, power, glory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live Emperor Cassius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the Empire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal Great Red Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted like lit powder. Their cheers shook the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight bathed the altar. Crowds surged at its base, shouting like waves crashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faces beamed with excitement and zeal, waving flags and singing the \"Cassius Anthem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such grace, how could one repay it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All people bow together to the mighty Red Dragon above!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players mingled among them, singing wildly. Some blasted heavy metal through magic speakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of the [Dragon Enthusiasts Club] stared hungrily at Cassius’s form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Majesty Cassius...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To touch that tail... even sniffing it would add years to my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their perverse comments drew side-eyes from native citizens, who edged away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dark alley of Isthalia, a gray-robed figure emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richard looked up, gazing longingly at the dragonified form on the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Abil, wait for me. I will find a way. I will save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But first... I want to see you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-elf ranger lowered his hood and disappeared into shadow, leaving only damp footprints behind.\u003C\u002Fp>",1432,"2026-06-03T12:47:18.890Z","2026-06-03T12:47:22.748Z",1,"novelbin.me","af4255f3df2d1dc42c6541c38d1b29201c2167757516821dd0feeef23f235ccf","ember-dragon-chapter-561","ember-dragon-chapter-559",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]