[{"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-1618":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},1089132,1419,"Chapter 1618 - 895: Joining the Army and the Demon Tavern (Part 2)","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1618",1618,"\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! You light-fearing worms dare come to the Abyss Army to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately straightened his body, making his muscles gleam under the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know who I am? I am Master Blake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, Blake suddenly surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands clasped the vampire’s shoulders like iron hoops, his knuckles reddening from exertion and veins bulging beneath his scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just about to exert force when he suddenly felt an irresistible power coming from the opponent’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake was horrified to find that his proud strength seemed to vanish like a mud ox into the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more terrifying was that the vampire maintained that nonchalant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right hand slowly lifted and gently touched Blake’s wrist under Blake’s horrified gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Golden Rank?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vampire finally spoke, his voice calm and without ripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Abyss, strength is the only rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, his right hand suddenly exerted force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake only heard a snapping sound as sharp pain overwhelmed him like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wrist was forcibly crushed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake let out an earth-shattering scream, staggered back a few steps, and blood spurted from the shattered wrist bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was horrified to discover that this seemingly frail vampire’s strength was terrifyingly many times greater than his own Golden Rank War Demon specialized in hand-to-hand combat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake staggered back, each step leaving deep footprints in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis leisurely tidied his cuffs, as the blood-colored Abyss cast a massive shadow behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Edward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lis, it was impossible to casually reveal his true demonic name, so he gave himself this name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said softly, a hint of amusement flashing in his red eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember this name, then you can leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the surroundings fell into a dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the demons stopped their movements, hundreds of eyes turned uniformly towards this side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw the situation clearly, they collectively gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake, who was somewhat famous in the Desolate Flame Capital, was now sitting on the ground, his hands twisted at bizarre angles, and that vampire hadn’t even moved half a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons originally crowded in front of Lis retreated like a tide, instantly clearing a large vacuum area around Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few Abyss Demons who initially wanted to watch the show now also stepped back repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did this ruthless demon come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Abyss Demons were crazy, they still had reverence for strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis surveyed the surroundings, directly walked forward, and came before the Balrog Flame Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he decided to join the army, Lis naturally had to show some strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the demon world, great strength was everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vampire?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Balrog Flame Demons naturally noticed what happened here, looking at Lis with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recruitment had just begun, and at this moment, those standing in the front were all Golden Rank experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this vampire in front of them surpassed that Ox Demon in strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more interesting was the Extraordinary Treasure handed down by the Lord showing that this vampire seemed to be just Gold Early Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange vampire, but his strength is good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s watch a little more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Balrog Flame Demon, completing the Lord’s task was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Endless Abyss, strange things were abundant; he was too lazy to bother with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to join Lord Dominic’s army?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis came before the Balrog Flame Demon and nodded, his expression unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Balrog Flame Demon nodded, noted down Lis’s name, and handed Lis a plaque carved from black rock with some simple flame patterns on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold onto this plaque, after the war ends you can come to exchange for rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, don’t have any sneaky ideas, don’t think about running away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, no one can deceive the great Lord Dominick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis nodded, his fierce demeanor from earlier undetectable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Balrog Flame Demon speaking was the tallest among the Flame Demons present. His flame-burning eyes fixed on Lis as he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Rodrick. When Lord Dominick gathers the army, you should come to find me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the battlefield, just follow me, understood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis looked at Rodrick in front of him, his expression unchanged as he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, don’t lose this token.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodrick nodded, gesturing decisively for Lis to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the somewhat reverent expressions of many demons, Lis left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis looked at the black token in his hand, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of the Endless Abyss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What army—on the battlefield of the Abyss Demons, probably no strategy or formations exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just charge, charge, charge until it’s over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I’m probably just cannon fodder in the eyes of Lord Dominick, used to deplete the enemy’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He surely has his elite troops, like those composed of Balrog Flame Demons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis thought, Magic Power flowing through the black token in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Lis set it aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, overthinking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is just an ordinary token, nothing peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, my move earlier must have caught the attention of that Balrog Flame Demon named Rodrick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time comes, shining on the battlefield might garner more of his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step, I might be able to glean some useful information from Rodrick, directly under the Abyss Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis looked at the Demon City before him and began to wander aimlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Lis suddenly stopped, looking ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a building resembling a giant skeleton house, constructed from countless twisted and misshapen demon bones, each exuding a chilly aura, as if narrating the bloodshed and horror that once occurred here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of this building, written in demon script was [Vivian Tavern].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demons even open taverns?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was indeed curious, and after a moment’s thought, headed towards the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tavern’s door was a massive, hideous demon face, its wide open blood-red mouth serving as the entryway, with two sharp tusks gleaming with a cold light, seemingly ready to tear any intruder to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lis entered, a low and sinister laughter greeted him, as if the tavern itself welcomed his arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking into the tavern, Lis was struck by a rich and pungent aroma of alcohol, mixed with bloody, rotten, and various indescribable evil scents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lighting in the tavern was very dim, with only a few eerie green-glowing Magic Fire lamps swaying, enveloping everything in an eerie atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls were adorned with various demon weapons and trophies, including sharp claw blades, spiked magic whips, and cursed magic scrolls, each exuding evil power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis saw a succubus lazily leaning on the bar counter inside the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was dressed in an extremely seductive black tight leather outfit, tightly wrapping around her fiery figure, accentuating perfect curves, with every rise and fall exuding deadly allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was as white as snow, giving off a faint sheen under the eerie green light; her long, jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders, with strands playfully sticking to her cheeks, adding to her charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were like two sparkling purple gemstones, shimmering with enchanting light, as if capable of seeing through one’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips were full and rosy, slightly upturned with a faint smile, igniting fantasies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the tavern wasn’t crowded with demons, only a few scattered in various corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were either sitting at worn stone tables or leaning against the walls, submerged in their worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before each demon sat a unique drink, not brewed from regular grains, but concocted from various evil ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, a massive Flame Demon held a drink made of Soul Fire and Magma Essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drink bubbled and surged in the cup, exuding a scorching aura, as if ready to ignite at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flame Demon tilted its head, downing the drink in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, fierce flames ignited around its body, within which numerous tortured souls were faintly visible, wailing as they struggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soul-brewed drink?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis watched this scene and speculated in his mind, then sighed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Lis headed toward the succubus at the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>",1356,"2026-06-03T10:59:04.413Z","2026-06-03T10:59:12.558Z",1,"novelbin.me","01357d21e03f4a5ad28e94e39b9bba1b247645ec11c2577dab8309f6503011e7","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1566","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1565",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]