[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea":3,"chapter-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1188":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means",{"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},1088579,1419,"Chapter 1188: 687: Ris Becomes the Center of Attention","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1188",1188,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1188: Chapter 687: Ris Becomes the Center of Attention\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that the Heart of Molten Fire is a rather important place for the Dwarf Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if disguised as a dwarf, Lis could not actively ask to enter the Heart of Molten Fire in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if this identity was exposed, Lis would never have another chance to enter the Heart of Molten Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, when the Dwarf Kingdom still hasn’t found that “Sun Elf Legend,” and lets its guard down, it will be the best opportunity for Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So during this time, Lis plans to stay at the Iron Hammer Workshop and hone his forging techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dwarves do not much like leaving their skills and insights on paper; they prefer to teach through actual forging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Lis didn’t find many forging-related books in the Iron Hammer Workshop, but various peculiar forging items allowed him to appreciate the excellent craftsmanship of the Dwarf Masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having seen a lot, Lis felt a bit eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With plenty of ideas in his mind, Lis was quite impatient to try them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he came here to select the materials he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s undeniable, worthy of the Dwarf Kingdom,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the kingdom within the Jianuo Mountain Range controls numerous mineral veins, offering a comprehensive range of various quality and type ores, exceeding what Kane Floating City has collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was somewhat dazzled by the choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lis somewhat ignoring her reminder, Nidir grew a bit anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want Lis to die young, and hastily blocked Lis’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was a bit helpless, but could only pause his selection of ores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forging a legendary longsword truly was an effort-consuming task, during those days Lis hadn’t even closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these expenditures were nothing to Lis, who had already achieved legend status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Lis didn’t feel overly tired and still had the energy to explore the Heart of Molten Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for transcendents below legend, it wasn’t a simple matter, so Lis made a slight disguise, with traces of fatigue on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Nidir stopped him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lis stop his hands but looking somewhat displeased, Nidir hurriedly consoled him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lis, you should rest well; there’s plenty of time in the future!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Iron Hammer Workshop has many places you haven’t visited yet, places that will greatly help your forging!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Won’t you be staying here for a long time in the future? Let me give you a tour first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Lis, Nidir softly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, being able to take ores from here before was thanks to Grandpa Tomun using his authority to vouch for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To prevent you from continuing, Grandpa Tomun specifically told me not to allow you to use his authority to take materials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, since the workshop already recognizes you as a Forging Master, you’ll be able to take materials on your own in a couple of days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll accompany you here then, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, Nidir carefully persuaded Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lis was somewhat speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could only say that Tomun really valued him, considering even these aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn’t take materials directly, Lis could only temporarily set this thought aside and headed outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nidir followed behind Lis, looking somewhat pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they left, the other dwarves in the material area started whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the newcomer Lis, right? I heard he successfully forged a legendary longsword, is that true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think not, he looks way too young!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Axel, that’s a bit petty of you, isn’t it just because you can’t stand Nidir always being around him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, I believe what Grandpa Tomun says; I heard he was overseeing the whole process, how could this be fake?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you like Nidir, Axel, just go to her directly; nobody likes a coward!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who…who said that! I’m not!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, we’re all brothers here. Axel, if you treat us to drinks at the Levin Tavern, we’ll give you advice, how about that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, it’s a deal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the dwarves’ conversation veered off topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was quite normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the dwarf craftsmen, as long as someone’s forging skills surpass theirs, they earn their respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other matters don’t really count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Lis and Nidir left, they did not head to those special forging rooms at the Iron Hammer Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because an old dwarf appeared in front of them, stopping them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Lis thought, like the previous day, this was another Forging Master wanting to take him as a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, being a hot commodity was something Lis had experienced before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Tomun or other Dwarf Masters’ intentions, Lis understood them well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance regarding their intentions was “don’t actively seek, don’t reject”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone willing to teach and guide him was welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who said he could only have one teacher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Lis noticed something different about this old dwarf compared to others,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura emanating from this old dwarf was that of a legendary strongman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover….. Lis remembered clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary aura from this old dwarf was exactly the same as one of the several legendary auras he sensed in the Heart of Molten Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which means, this legendary dwarf before him could enter the Heart of Molten Fire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis noted this fact in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the old dwarf didn’t speak, and neither did he; they just stood there quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beside him, Nidir appeared slightly fearful, seeming like she wanted to say something, but was stopped with a wave from the elderly dwarf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis had some guesses in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, shortly after, Tomun suddenly appeared from somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the old dwarf, Tomun’s expression changed to an unpleasant one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet that old dwarf kept smiling at Lis, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Tomun initiated the conversation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Paterson, don’t tell me you want to compete with me for a disciple too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll say it upfront, I found Lis first, you better not bully the young!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Paterson’s name, Lis understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it was the workshop master of Iron Hammer Workshop, the Hundred Forged Hand, Paterson Wen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This master wasn’t just a legendary strongman but also the most powerful presence in the Iron Hammer Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation in the Iron Hammer Workshop was quite unique; unlike other workshops in Lonely Mountain City, the Iron Hammer Workshop belonged solely to the Dwarf Royal Court, holding a very high status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the craftsmen with the strongest forging skills would be appointed as workshop master by the Dwarf King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had nothing to do with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, Tomun had no advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to compete for the disciple, there was nothing Tomun could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Lis suddenly felt the scene before him was somewhat familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paterson glanced at Tomun with a smile, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomun, haven’t you gotten old by now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you even find it appropriate to tell me these words?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, from what I know, Lis approached the Iron Hammer Workshop on his own, didn’t he? It’s just that you happened to be present that day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given Little Lis’s ability, and choosing to come to the Iron Hammer Workshop, don’t you understand why he is here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or do you believe you are stronger than me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Paterson’s words, Tomun felt very uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost saw Lis leaving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were something else, he might still contest with Paterson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if he’s legendary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does it make him scared?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regarding forging skills, Tomun indeed wasn’t as good as Paterson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was what caused Tomun the most distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paterson humorously glanced at Tomun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is really becoming more like a bitter old man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just come back from the Heart of Molten Fire, learning about the big happening at the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the situation at the Heart of Molten Fire, this was a piece of delightful news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, who are you showing that face to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Lis joined the Iron Hammer Workshop, he can learn from anyone he wishes, understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I hear about you fighting with others over this again, I’ll put you in confinement, understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1351,"2026-06-03T10:58:51.595Z","2026-06-03T10:58:57.738Z",1,"novelbin.me","20f803233073920398df1e9e68d4ee94964985759a7419ac44ec7a56c0184c07","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1189","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1187",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]