[{"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-1206":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},1088497,1419,"Chapter 1206: 696: The Dwarf King and the Shadow Monsters_2","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1206",1206,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1206: Chapter 696: The Dwarf King and the Shadow Monsters_2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, under the astonished gaze of the dwarves, the shadow transformed into a colossal being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow monster tens of meters high, twisting and spiraling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its form was bizarre and terrifying, somewhat resembling the massive, unfathomable octopuses of the deep sea, yet even more fearsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of thick tentacles extended from its enormous body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each was twisted beyond recognition, trembling as if poised to devour everything at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surface of these tentacles was covered in irregular barbs and depressions, resembling some ancient and evil script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one look was enough to make someone feel nauseated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More terrifying was the aura emanating from the shadow monster, seemingly possessing some kind of magic power that could corrode the minds of the dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary dwarves only needed to glance a few times before feeling an invisible force polluting their spirits, dizziness overwhelming them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even began to sob softly or mutter unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf priests received the least impact, quickly deploying divine arts to resist the spiritual shock and mitigate its effects on their companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the personnel of the dwarf temple quickly organized the dwarves around Victory Square to evacuate during the formation of the shadow giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this critical moment, the clouds above Lonely Mountain City seemed to be torn apart by some mysterious force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight poured down like molten gold, intense and dazzling, instantly piercing the gray fog that could barely hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light, like flowing gold, not only illuminated the dark city but also brought an indescribable sanctity and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And around Victory Square, as the golden light gathered, walls of golden light rose from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls pierced the clouds, tightly enclosing the enormous shadow octopus within the square’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This golden wall was more than just a physical barrier; it contained immense holy power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It completely sealed off the nauseating, spirit-polluting aura emitted by the shadow octopus, preventing it from affecting the surrounding dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarves, upon seeing this, waved their weapons and cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this majestic divine scene, all the fear in the hearts of the dwarves vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the enclosed shadow octopus, faced with this sudden holy power, seemed so small and helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struggled, roaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment its tentacles touched the golden wall, they shrank back as if scorched by fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body of the shadow octopus twisted and contorted within the light wall as if undergoing unprecedented pain and torment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine officers of the dwarf temple appeared behind the light wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some eliminated the shadows not yet integrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others were treating the wounded residents and professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several powerful dwarves appeared within the light wall, solemnly gazing at the shadow octopus monster before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary dwarves could clearly sense that the strength level of this shadow octopus monster had undoubtedly reached the legendary level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And such a vast body represented terrifying power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was willing to confront this monster head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the legendary dwarves were about to band together to suppress this shadow octopus monster, a towering figure appeared before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty Preston!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, why have you come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, we can handle this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the sudden arrival of the Dwarf King, all the legends were shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that they doubted the Dwarf King’s power; rather, Preston was too important to the entire Dwarf Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the shadow monster before them looked so bizarre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No legends wanted the Dwarf King to take the risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston glanced at them, saying nothing, and walked directly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden light wall did not hinder his entry at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston’s gaze remained fixed on the shadow octopus monster tens of meters high before him, with a hint of ferocity in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daring to create such chaos in Lonely Mountain City, polluting this holy city of the Dwarf Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those damned creatures!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The followers of the [Shadow King], no amount of torture is too much for them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, when these shadow monsters appeared, the dwarf temple also identified who was orchestrating things behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The followers of the evil god, believers in the [Shadow King]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Shadow King] is a somewhat mysterious divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the gods of the human clan, the [Shadow King] Mas did not ignite the divine fire and ascend to the divine throne as a creature of the Gaia World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original form was an incredibly powerful shadow creature from the Shadow Plane, with strength sufficient to reach beyond the plane’s influence into the Gaia World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after gaining followers who believed in shadows in the Gaia World did He successfully ascend the divine throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He proclaimed himself as the [Shadow King] Mas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Shadow King] is known for many traits, but what others know him for the most is the shadow creatures he commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is because of the [Shadow King’s] abilities that his followers have the power to summon and transform shadow creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the shadow monsters that appeared in Lonely Mountain City just now, as well as the giant shadow octopus they formed, all carried the aura of the [Shadow King] Mas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, this incident was undoubtedly the work of the followers of the [Shadow King].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Preston could no longer contain the anger in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston stood before the shadow octopus monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, compared to the shadow monster, his body seemed small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in everyone’s eyes, Preston’s figure was as magnificent and towering as the Jianuo Mountain Range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he was looking down on the shadow monster before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this step, the Dwarf King’s body began to swell rapidly in a way that defied logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscles and bones crackled beneath his brass-colored skin, as if an ancient and overwhelming power was awakening within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a moment, Preston’s figure had grown to be on par with the shadow monster’s tens of meters in height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was like a moving mountain, standing firm in Victory Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brass-colored skin shimmered with a metallic luster in the sunlight, each muscle like steel refined through a thousand trials, brimming with terrifying and primal power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston stood there, as if even the surrounding air was solidified by his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved slightly, and the ground trembled in response, as if even mountains would sway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transformed into a giant, Preston stood before the shadow octopus monster, completely overpowering it with his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston could become even larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he maintained control, matching the size of the shadow octopus monster, he had his reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Shadow King] had caused such a ruckus in Lonely Mountain City, and even if the Dwarf Kingdom and temple had made ample preparations, it had greatly affected the kingdom’s prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston needed to take action to defend the dignity of the Dwarf Kingdom and the Dwarf Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, random evil god believers would continue to cause trouble in Lonely Mountain City, and the Dwarf Kingdom would be indefensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could be more straightforward than showcasing incredible strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston said nothing more, charging directly at the shadow monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This showdown attracted the attention of all the dwarves in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even residents on the city’s outskirts could feel the force rippling through the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Preston charging forward, the shadow octopus monster took the initiative, brandishing its dozen twisted, snake-like tentacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one carried a chill, lunging fiercely at Preston.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These tentacles wove into a massive net in the air, attempting to capture the Dwarf King in one stroke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Preston was no ordinary opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flash, he easily dodged the first round of attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, his fists shot out like meteors, striking heavily on two of the tentacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crisp “crack,” those seemingly soft tentacles were snapped by the Dwarf King, dissolving into black smoke in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow octopus monster wailed in pain, letting out an earth-shattering roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body began to tremble violently, and under the writhing shadows, more tentacles emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tentacles lashed out at Preston, forming waves of tightly packed attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>",1350,"2026-06-03T10:58:52.165Z","2026-06-03T10:58:58.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","465ba80e69258a3ac9266b3e39396197a0a1ce05860d794dfd3fffc0d5ef41b3","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1207","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1205",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]