[{"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-1205":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},1088496,1419,"Chapter 1205 - 696: The Dwarf King and the Shadow Monsters","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1205",1205,"\u003Cp>At the heights of Lonely Mountain City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>although Archbishop Lian Del did not stand like a mountain, his hands slowly raised, gathering a holy golden light in his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling golden light column burst forth from the fist he clenched, shooting straight into the sky, so bright that even the deepest of nights could not conceal its brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beam of light was like a golden giant dragon, piercing through the thick clouds, instantly illuminating the bleak sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the entire sky was covered by this golden brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clouds were no longer an obstruction but rather the backdrop to this golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden radiance spread to every corner of Lonely Mountain City, as if a miracle had descended upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the golden sea of clouds gradually faded away, like morning mist dispersing under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brilliant sunlight pierced through the clouds, pouring down unreservedly, warm and radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Lonely Mountain City basked in the brilliant sunlight, the previously cold and icy aura having completely vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows, originally moving stealthily at great speed, also wilted considerably under this sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even ordinary Professionals could easily spot them and inflict damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mixture of golden sunlight seemed to possess some kind of holy power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had a rather strong restraining effect on the Shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Del slowly lowered his hands, his expression calm and serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Dwarf King Preston noticed that a small part of this Archbishop’s eyes had been tinged with gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston nodded toward the Archbishop, grateful for his full-powered intervention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head, looking over the Lonely Mountain City below, and said undeniably:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wipe out all those disgusting things for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And those damned Evil God believers, I don’t want to see them in Lonely Mountain City again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell those long-eared ones, I don’t care if that Day Elf was one of theirs before, but if they can find the lair of these things, I’ll let bygones be bygones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, your majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nearby dwarf, upon hearing Preston’s order, quickly relayed the Dwarf King’s demands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston looked at Lonely Mountain City below, still in chaos, and tightly gripped the stone railing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, the railing turned to stone dust in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lonely Mountain City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>while the numerous Shadow Monsters caused considerable destruction initially, preparations by the Dwarf Royal Court and the temple quickly brought the situation under control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Professionals from the Royal Court and temple, many dwarves donned their weapons and armor, rushing towards those Shadow Monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as dwarves were of age, their racial physique granted them the Strength of at least Bronze Level Professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, dwarves were never afraid of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, they were extremely angry with these Shadow Monsters invading their home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They actively took up weapons and charged at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after the clouds in the sky were dispelled by the Dwarf Archbishop, that special sunlight seemed to have a strong restraining effect on the Shadow Monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this near-golden sunlight, the speed and Strength of the Shadow Monsters were greatly reduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made it easier for the dwarves to deal with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even so, the dwarves could not afford to be careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Shadow Monsters were extremely adept at hiding, often lurking in places where the sun couldn’t reach, such as under eaves and corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless they were Hunters or Divine Officers, it was tough for dwarves to find these hidden Shadow Monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Shadow Monsters would also launch sudden ambushes from the shadows, catching one off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many dwarves were injured because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was also good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Shadow Monsters seemed to lack intelligence, acting purely on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, flesh and blood appeared to possess a indescribable allure for these Shadow Monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when hiding, these Shadow Monsters couldn’t endure for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to lack the slightest patience, ignorant of any danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the process of eliminating these Shadows relatively smooth for the dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, from some unknown place, a gray mist began to spread suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gray mist carried an air of mystery and ominousness as it seeped slowly from the cracks in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if a dark aura escaping from a world buried underground for a millennium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden sunlight descending from the sky continued penetrating this thick curtain, yet could only outline faint halos at the edge of the gray mist for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this borderline between light and dark, a silent confrontation unfolded between the gray mist and sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time the light penetrated deeper, it seemed to make the mist’s color more profound and elusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And amidst this interplay of light and shadow, the Shadow Monsters seemed to feel a certain summons, their previously scattered forms becoming solid under the nourishment of the gray mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contours woven from darkness and despair began to wriggle slowly, emitting a heart-clutching aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray mist was not only their cover but also the source of their Strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These hidden horrors in the shadows rejuvenated with a trace of vitality and ferocity in this brief period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And moments later, the gray mist enveloping Lonely Mountain City seemed to grow heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows originally scattered in various places suddenly appeared to receive some invisible command, rapidly moving towards the city’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These gathering Shadows eventually convened at Victory Square in the city’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless shadows began to distort and merge here, swelling like stacking 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