[{"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-1622":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},1089140,1419,"Chapter 1622 - 897: Battlefield of Abyss Demons and Undead","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1622",1622,"\u003Cp>106th Layer: [Desolate Flame Plain],\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast army composed of various demons is marching towards their destination. Lis is among the ranks, seemingly unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, he hadn’t expected this kind of war between Abyss Lords would require physically rushing to the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this a bit too low-level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t they even open an Abyss Gate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it that Lord Dominic wants to conserve strength, or does he really lack the ability to do so?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was puzzled but did not ask others proactively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because, in front of him, the army is too chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with those Balrog Flame Demon guards maintaining order, it only keeps the demons slightly in check, conflicts still erupt between them from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the nature of demons, something that even the Legendary Flame Demon Dominic cannot change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis doesn’t know any demon friends; beings like the Enchanting Demon Vivian are few, most demons only have muscles in their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Lis feels this demon army is merely cannon fodder, unlikely to contribute to the battles between Abyss Lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Lis feels they might not even count as cannon fodder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lis senses that many Abyss Demons in this army have decent strength at the Golden Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with such chaos, can they really follow the commands of an Abyss Lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Lord Dominic’s appearance was only seen once at the beginning of the journey and then never again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be... is there some secret about the conflicts between Abyss Lords that he doesn’t know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And is this the reason Dominic went to such lengths to bring along these demons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the intel Lis received from Vivian, the battles between the Legendary Flame Demon Dominic and the Legendary Witch Demon Garrison had already erupted many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Vivian was vague, it’s likely Dominic was at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, the battleground should not have been Dominic’s territory, the [Desolate Flame Plain], but the 107th Layer, the [Nether Breath Domain].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, before this, Dominic was always accompanied by his elite Flame Demon troops in battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the Flame Demon troops suffered heavy losses in previous wars?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis speculates, but he faintly feels this might not be the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Lis noticed a Flame Demon noticeably taller than the others passing by nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lis approached this Balrog Flame Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Rodrick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing someone call his name, Rodrick turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he reacted, looking at Lis and saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re here, why didn’t I see you when we set off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was in the middle of the army then and couldn’t find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was quite interested in this Balrog Flame Demon before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he guessed correctly, this Balrog Flame Demon should be one of Dominic’s commanders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he could gather useful information from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodrick nodded, looking at Lis and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t stay here, follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis nodded and followed behind Rodrick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many demons noticed the situation here and looked over, but quickly averted their gaze after seeing Rodrick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, they were a bit wary of Rodrick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodrick was quite satisfied with Lis’s current humble attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when recruiting, Lis showed no mercy in defeating that Ox Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now with this attitude, he should be more obedient, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodrick just wanted a useful subordinate; disobedience wasn’t favorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a Vampire, right? How proficient are you in Blood Magic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking towards the front of the line, Rodrick inquired Lis:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis replied directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good, have you fought the Undead before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have, a few times, but not against many Undead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lis paused for a moment, then continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Rodrick, I heard this time we’re fighting the Undead, is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodrick nodded and said without hiding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those bone fragments aren’t much trouble, but those ghosts are quite annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we encounter them, I’ll leave them to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perform well, and you’ll be handsomely rewarded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll follow your arrangements then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m quite confident against ghosts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis nodded, looking confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodrick said satisfactorily and tossed some roughly crafted equipment with embedded red gemstones to Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this equipment, and stay close to me, understood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis put on the crudely forged equipment and followed behind Rodrick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect this Flame Demon Commander to casually consider him a subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodrick seemed not to doubt anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, judging from Rodrick’s demeanor, he didn’t seem to have any special intentions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe just wait and see!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis followed behind Rodrick, mingling with the Balrog Flame Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Lis noticed that, besides Rodrick, other Balrog Flame Demons also had a few Abyss Demons following them.\u003C\u002Fp>",777,"2026-06-03T10:59:04.413Z","2026-06-03T10:59:12.558Z",1,"novelbin.me","10160fe8e0d4e386ef4fc1a7f45848b3e7b4503cdb8c74fda109a5aa7c35de7b","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1623","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1569",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]