[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-584":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},1162795,1504,"Chapter 584: Spreading Fame","ember-dragon-chapter-584",584,"\u003Cp>Chapter 584: Spreading Fame\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A phantom vision appeared before Batu Skullcrusher—he was pierced through the chest by the golden dragon’s flame and lost his life completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this my fate? Damn you, golden-scaled reptile! Damn those dwarves and elves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the mutual slaughter of orcs on the Ugo Prairie over millennia, the old shaman’s ultimate sacrifice, and Monk’s fearless charge all flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu Skullcrusher’s hand, holding \"Gruumsh’s Blood,\" trembled slightly. At this moment, he felt the fate of the orcs was in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could win, leading the Crimson Blood Tribe to conquer Avenderdan, the orcs’ long-cherished dream could come true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orcs would no longer need to slaughter each other over barren lands and meager resources. Their territory would span the entire Faenso Continent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cowards! You will never defeat me—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing enemies rushing from all directions, Batu Skullcrusher raised his axe skyward and roared in fury, as if challenging the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodfury Berserk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc’s entire body boiled with blood! Endless blood-red light soared skyward, as if to dye the sky crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the One-Eyed God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the Sleepless One!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc shamans raised their arms and uttered devout prayers. Terrifying power descended from the sky, surrounding the orc chieftain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With multiple blessings, Batu’s momentum climbed several levels, nearing the peak of legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For Moradin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Highland Lord Edd let out a heart-wrenching roar. Dwarven royal blood surged from his body and fused into his warhammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soul-forging flames swirled around his body. Crisp hammering sounds echoed, tempering him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Edd was actually fusing himself with the Rockforged Hammer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a nearly hundred-meter-long bronze warhammer covered in mottled bloodstains appeared in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sonic boom, it crashed down toward the orcs like a mountain falling to earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu shouted and quickly raised his great axe skyward. The massive orc shadow behind him mimicked his movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a powerful shockwave knocked tens of thousands to the ground. A sweeping gale engulfed the land, and the sky roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shattered stone, deadwood, blood, and abandoned blades were swept skyward, forming a terrifying storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the eye of the storm, Batu maintained his stance, bracing with his axe. His body was covered in wounds, and the orc shadow behind him shattered like glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd was sent flying, crashing into the ground to form a deep pit. Covered in blood, barely breathing, he still clutched his warhammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lo- long-beard... Is this all your hammer’s got?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu ignored his bleeding body, grinned savagely, and prepared to finish the dwarf king. But a clear, fierce shout came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sworn enemies, show no mercy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu turned. The winged avenger angel dove from above, her silver sword glowing with twilight light as it sliced through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless blades of light descended, crisscrossing in the air like dazzling remnants of sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhk—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood-red totems surrounded Batu’s body, blocking the storm-like assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon the totems dimmed. Dense wounds appeared all over his body, blood splattered, seared by divine light. Roaring vengeful souls surged in from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a dragon could withstand such a barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the orc chieftain endured with sheer strength and willpower, bracing through the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even in death, I’ll drag you self-righteous fools into hell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcs have the right to live in the sun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu Skullcrusher growled through gritted teeth, ignoring his injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one-eyed symbol appeared above Rhea’s head—a venomous curse. The half-elf paladin weakened instantly and nearly fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a legendary holy warrior, the curse only stalled her briefly—but that was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu charged through the storm of blades with his axe, aiming to end Edd, his remaining eye glinting murderously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaaah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Edd Klein died, the Highland Kingdom would be leaderless, and the orcs could still hope to take Avenderdan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhea realized Batu’s intent. She flapped her wings and reached out to block him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late. Batu stood before the dwarf king, raised his axe, and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd lay powerless on the ground, gasping. \"Orcs... will never enter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu sneered, muscles bulging. \"Shame you won’t live to see it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that critical moment, a screech echoed above. A growing shadow enveloped them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground quaked. Dust billowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive golden dragon plummeted from the sky like a meteor, slamming down atop the orc chieftain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge crater formed, and at its center, the once-mighty Batu lay under the dragon’s claws, barely alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was in ruins—covered in wounds, bones crushed to powder, joints twisted, flesh mangled beyond recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This orc chieftain who ruled Ugo for over twenty years was finally nearing his end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu spat blood and sneered. \"Heh, a sneak attack? This is justice to you golden-scaled hypocrites?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius chuckled inwardly and declared solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Against scum like you, why bother with fairness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scum...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu echoed the word, growing agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We orcs were tricked by treacherous dwarves and elves, driven north of the Blackstone Mountains, forced to live on barren Ugo soil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For millennia we slaughtered each other for scraps. All we ever wanted was the right to survive—and that makes us scum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You sanctimonious golden lizard! You’ll never understand—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing dragonfire consumed him mercilessly. Cassius exhaled smoke and muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Villains sure love their speeches. Better to end it quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu’s soul rose from his charred corpse, shrouded in blood-colored divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gruumsh’s Blood\" floated beside the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul stared at Cassius with his single eye, horrified. \"No... you’re not a dragon! Whatareyou?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha... ha ha! I see now! We’re not so different after all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden dragon remained stoic. \"Leaving already? At least leave something behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out, a vortex in his palm siphoning away the divine power left in Gruumsh’s Blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Batu’s soul screamed, rising with the axe. \"Damn you! Remember this—you’ll die worse than I did!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empty threats. You sicken me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhea landed, folding her wings, squinting into the distance thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, the dwarf king slowly opened his eyes and pushed himself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the charred corpse by the dragon, his voice hoarse with emotion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Batu Skullcrusher... is dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarves and elves on the wall erupted in thunderous cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This battle will go down in history! The golden dragon slew the orc chieftain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He killed Batu Skullcrusher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise Moradin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orcs were devastated. Many shamans went mad, lashing out in blind rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this happen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Batu was Gruumsh’s chosen! How could he lose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarves seized the chance to counterattack, loosing volleys and sending infantry in pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their morale soared, while the orcs, leaderless and chaotic, began infighting. The battle became a one-sided slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius soared above, diving repeatedly to unleash dragonfire, incinerating hundreds at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhea hovered, cleaving through orcs with sweeping arcs of her silver blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining \"Eyes of Gruumsh\" and shamans attempted retaliation—but this was no equal fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, orc commander Soro Blooddrinker stood tall, rallying the remnants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven’t lost yet! Gruumsh still favors us! Retreat! One day, we’ll avenge Batu and bathe Avenderdan in blood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood for Avenderdan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson one-eye banner flapped in the wind as the orcs fled, leaving corpses in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarves and elves harassed their retreat, inflicting heavy casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, nearly 100,000 orcs survived the brutal campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The allied army rejoiced, raising weapons and shouting triumphantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By Moradin, we are victorious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avenderdan will never fall! The Highland Kingdom stands eternal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Justice has prevailed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd gazed at the shattered walls and piles of corpses, sighing as if he had aged years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the dragon atop the keep. \"Lord Titus, you saved my life and our homeland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You shall forever be a friend to us dwarves. I will repay this debt to the utmost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden dragon nodded, letting out a soft roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd turned to the half-elf paladin. \"Thank you as well, our ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Highland Kingdom will support Queen Catherine Moonchaser’s restoration and oppose the Senate’s rule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhea nodded, finally smiling. \"Thank you. That is exactly what Her Majesty desires.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes turned sharp. \"But Gruumsh’s schemes aren’t over. The northern orcs are still restless. I will remain in the Blackstone Mountains and help you eliminate the orc threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight broke through the clouds and bathed the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under elven and dwarven gazes, the golden dragon shimmered with a morning-glow halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone cried out: \"Praise the Dawn Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank Lord Titus! He helped us repel the orc invasion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Titus gracefully circled above Avenderdan, wings billowing like waves, and let out a mighty roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roooaaar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Justice, like the rising and setting sun, is eternal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the massive Blackstone War ended with the death of Batu Skullcrusher and Soro Blooddrinker’s retreat north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarves and their allies repelled the orc invasion, preserving peace in northeastern Faenso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd the Highland Lord and Rhea the Twilight Blade became celebrated heroes, lauded by bards across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the mysterious golden dragon Titus appeared in public for the first time and was honored as the \"Dawn Dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon scholars speculated that Lord Titus was at least an ancient gold dragon with legendary spellcasting powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People rejoiced at the emergence of such a noble and righteous being. Many young metallic dragons traveled to Blackstone Mountains seeking his friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anzeta Wasteland, Dragonblood Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After months of bloodline purification, the Ember Emperor’s body grew even larger, now measuring forty-five meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon slowly opened his eyes, exhaling sulfurous white smoke in satisfaction as he viewed his updated info.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\\[You have slain \"Crimson Blood Tyrant - Batu Skullcrusher (Challenge Level: 24), gaining 60,000 XP.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to grueling battles, kill-stealing feels way better,\" Cassius mused with genuine satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>",1618,"2026-06-03T12:47:18.890Z","2026-06-03T12:47:22.748Z",1,"novelbin.me","257cd6e2b8f1a6eb76ea2f6242346beca6c8149fdcd836e13ccfeecd80756ef8","ember-dragon-chapter-585","ember-dragon-chapter-583",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]