[{"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-1288":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},1088837,1419,"Chapter 1288 - 737: Do You Need Help? (Part 2)","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1288",1288,"\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight quickly kicked the others awake and ran directly toward the fleeing children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the entire camp descended into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aio, holding Belial, swiftly ran through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with someone in tow, his speed far surpassed that of the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind howled past his ears, his eyes vigilantly scanning the surroundings, ever alert for any pursuing forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded like a war drum, reminding him that his body was nearing its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he dared not stop for even a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in his arms was Belial, his child he could never abandon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aio’s strides were steady and strong, using his familiarity with the forest to deftly avoid obstacles that might reveal their whereabouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, his heart was filled with anxiety and unease, the formidable power of the Hunting Temple left him with no room for slack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The astonishing methods of those Extraordinary Professionals were beyond his comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the direction he headed now was not to Brown Village, but to a Hunter’s Hut he had prepared in advance in the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest’s dense vegetation provided excellent cover for a hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He skillfully utilized the terrain, continually changing his route, making it difficult for the Black Armored Knights to track him, let alone catch him on horseback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belial clung tightly to his father, hearing his father’s rapid breathing, he dared not make any movements for fear of affecting his father’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never had he seen his father with such a grave expression, so he silently prayed in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After what had happened before, he no longer believed in the so-called God of Hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If worshipping this deity really helped, then why were those Black Armored Knights treating them this way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh God!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever you are, please save us!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, he could only silently pray for salvation from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was the cruel enemies of the God of Hunting mentioned in the Divine Scripture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Save me and my father!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly erupted, shattering the night’s forest silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees on either side of him thrashed wildly in the fierce wind, seeming to foretell the impending danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aio looked up to see a Black Armored Knight hovering in mid-air, emanating a terrifying aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight’s armor gleamed coldly under the starlight, and his eyes were equally cold and deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a winter icehouse staring down at Aio, instilling a chill in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the leader of the Black Armored Knights!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aio’s heart raced, feeling an unprecedented pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ability to fly signified this was a powerful Extraordinary Professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was like an insurmountable mountain, stifling his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced himself to regulate his breathing, trying to remain calm, but the knight’s imposing presence made it hard to control himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trash, you can really run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight sneered at Aio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it couldn’t conceal the flames of anger in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the signal from a teammate, he quickly returned to the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to find out many of the children had run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no time to punish those careless teammates and promptly ordered everyone to capture the escaping children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Capture as many as possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they couldn’t complete the temple’s task, it would be a significant problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it came to it, they could just take from the villages that had provided tribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to face the temple’s punishment; as for previous promises, they were nothing to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, those people wouldn’t dare have any complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After explaining everything, he followed the vague traces they left behind to pursue them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Aio had minimized the traces left behind, to a Silver Rank Hunter, they made no difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only traces of one adult present; who let the children go was still unclear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight let out a cold snort, then charged at Aio like a fierce beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run, don’t look back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the dire situation, Aio immediately tossed Belial with force into the distant bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, he was fiercely kicked by the Black Armored Knight, flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree was directly snapped in half, and Aio’s body fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armguard on his left hand shattered under the impact, pieces scattering everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His forearm twisted grotesquely, clearly fractured, the searing pain causing him to groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Black Armored Knight didn’t stop there, walking slowly beside the hunter, his eyes full of mockery and cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight lifted his foot and stamped down on the hunter’s chest with such force that Aio felt as if his ribs were about to break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moaned in pain but was powerless to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold smile appeared on the Black Armored Knight’s lips as he began to relentlessly beat the hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each punch and kick contained a strength Aio couldn’t resist, causing him immense pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Black Armored Knight seemed unwilling to allow Aio to simply die or lose consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He controlled his strength, causing the utmost pain to the hunter Aio without rendering him unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face and body were soon covered in bruises and injuries, blood gushed out, staining the ground beneath him red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight grabbed the hunter by the hair, smashing his head against a stone nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aio’s forehead split open, blood gushing out, blurring his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he could barely hold on, every part of his body screaming in intense pain as if about to tear him apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was too vast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the other’s hands, he was like a plaything without any chance of resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Black Armored Knight showed no signs of stopping, continuing to torment Aio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped on his fingers with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking them one... by... one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the bone-chilling sound of fracturing, a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aio was in so much pain he nearly passed out, but he stubbornly held on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Aio was about to lose consciousness, in his already twisted and broken hand, a blade flickering with dark purple light suddenly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mustered his last ounce of strength and stabbed towards the Black Armored Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight never expected Aio to have the power to fight back at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely caught off guard, he couldn’t avoid the sudden strike, sustaining a cut to the side of his calf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small wound opened, oozing purple-hued blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain made the Black Armored Knight instantly furious, his eyes widening with disbelief and rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never anticipated being wounded by this seemingly weak and frail Aio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the unconscious Aio, he kicked him hard and said with a sneer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit of poison, you really think it could defeat me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being bitten by someone who wasn’t even a Transcendent, even if it was a minor wound, he felt affronted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caring about your son, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight chuckled coldly, looking into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll let your son see how his father dies at my hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belial endured the pain on his body, holding back tears, limping through the forest, not daring to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he stopped, he couldn’t help but look back at his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he didn’t know how to think, only following Aio’s final request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a shadow appeared before him, grabbing his neck and lifting him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you his son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Armored Knight sneered at the struggling Belial before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father is quite something, quite something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Belial watched as the Black Armored Knight appeared to snap his father’s neck in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dare to defy the temple; this is what happens!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Don’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belial let out a sharp cry of anguish as he watched his father die before him, the pain in his heart consuming all his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone, someone please help me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little one, do you need help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice appeared beside Belial’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-06-03T10:58:58.792Z","2026-06-03T10:58:53.556Z",1,"novelbin.me","f2c5c948b61747b1aff4bb55d02370b1295a62c6fba36b8aa074b0e87ade8a90","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1289","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1287",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]