[{"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-944":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},1087585,1419,"Chapter 944: 569 The Arrival of the Gur Festival_2","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-944",944,"\u003Cp>Chapter 944: Chapter 569 The Arrival of the Gur Festival_2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Zhuo, come here for a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue responded, placing the plate with roasted ham on a nearby table, then wiped her hands and came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lis wants to invite you to join him and Taya for a walk during the Gur Festival tomorrow, so you don’t need to help at the stall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Milo said to Jue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had already agreed to Lis’s request, it was better to confirm it directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, okay, I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue nodded, looking a bit pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had previously planned with Taya to stroll through the festival, hoping to ask Old Milo for half a day’s leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she could rest for the whole day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jue, come, sit here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya, sitting beside Lis, pulled out the chair on the other side and said to Jue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue hesitated a little, glancing at Old Milo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Old Milo knew Taya wanted to talk to Jue, so he nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You keep Taya company for a while; I’ll just go check the kitchen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue happily nodded and sat down beside Taya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’ll be a bit tiring tomorrow, Jue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya said to Jue with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, leave it to me tomorrow; I know which festival stalls have the best food.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue nodded enthusiastically, speaking happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t made many friends before. Though she hadn’t known Taya for long, their relationship inexplicably became great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, I’m curious what the festival ceremony will be like tomorrow night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya asked Jue curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard the City Lord will show up; have you seen him, Jue?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jue thought for a moment and said somewhat puzzled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The City Lord comes out every year to preside, but I can’t seem to recall his appearance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange, was I always off enjoying the food at the time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget the City Lord’s appearance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis noticed Jue’s words and became attentive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? This City Lord must be very strong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya said carelessly, smiling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, the City Lord is guarding us all in Ihelos!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Taya, after you and Mr. Lis live here, you’ll surely understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue said affirmatively, showing respect for the seldom-seen City Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it, I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya said with a smile, and then started discussing tomorrow’s plans with Jue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where to visit first, which stall to have lunch at, and such.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking about this, both of them were very excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis listened to the two girls chatting excitedly, occasionally adding a suggestion, but mostly not intervening in their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, when Lis and Taya finished lunch and got ready to go upstairs, Taya pulled Jue’s hand, smiling, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We agreed, so don’t leave me alone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Definitely, definitely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue nodded repeatedly, also smiling expectantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, although many Gur Festivals have passed, for some reason, I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s celebration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s settled then, see you tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya gave Jue’s little hand a squeeze, then let go and went upstairs with Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once in the room, Taya’s smile faded, and she said worriedly to Lis:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it awakens like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I think that’s enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis could see Taya’s mood wasn’t very upbeat; although it was well-hidden earlier, Lis, who was familiar with Taya, could still sense it keenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lis, hugging Taya, sat on the bed, rubbed her blood-red hair, and asked with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong, not feeling well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya softly replied, burying her head in Lis’s embrace, asking sullenly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not sure if this is right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though Jue and others are already undead, if you break this illusion, Lis, they might die immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s likely the case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undead creatures claim to have immortal life, but that’s merely a side effect of undead aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary undead souls can’t withstand the erosion of undead aura for a long time unless they evolve into higher-level undead creatures, which removes this restriction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the vast majority of undead residents in Ihelos, such a chance is impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Legendary Undead Mage Ihelos can’t help it; the illusion’s sustaining power comes entirely from that Blood Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the illusion is dispelled, the legendary crown no longer has the strength to elevate all undead residents to high-level undead to maintain existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, without the illusion, trying to maintain sanity under undead power’s influence is extremely difficult for the city’s residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note that even high-level Mages choosing to become Witch Demons struggle to retain rationality for a long time, ultimately becoming pure undead creatures; ordinary souls don’t stand a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I think this is good for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis spoke softly to Taya:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Living endlessly, seeing no future, is too desperate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their souls must be quite fatigued, and resting is the best solace for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The same goes for Jue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t Lis comforting Taya; he truly believed this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what happened in the Blood Tower, it’s clear the residents of this small city endured a horrific tragedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perpetrators might be gone, but the pain they inflicted won’t disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things continue like this, even if the Blood Tower’s power sustains the illusion, the residents’ souls won’t hold out much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than that, it’d be better for Lis to intervene, sending these souls to the Netherworld to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taya nodded, feeling slightly better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, Jue was a rare friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she didn’t want to face the parting of friends, this was the best future for Jue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After comforting Taya, Lis left the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having placed his bet on Jue, Lis was unsure if Jue’s will could indeed break through the illusion’s seven-day cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this fails, Lis has to leave with Taya and return when he achieves a legendary status to liberate this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he’s not prepared to face Ihelos in the Blood Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis returned to the City Lord Mansion to check the Blood Tower’s condition, confirming no anomalies and further strengthening the barrier he set outside the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, Lis went to the small city square and set up emergency Teleportation Arrays in several concealed places, in case of unexpected events tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made preparations, Lis went back to the inn to stay with Taya, waiting for the next day, which would be the Gur Festival’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis on the bed suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did I fall asleep last night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was surprised, having planned to stay up all night to deal with any potential danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, somehow he just fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis on the bed suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did I fall asleep last night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was surprised, having planned to stay up all night to deal with any potential danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, somehow he just fell asleep. Early the next morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis on the bed suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did I fall asleep last night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was surprised, having planned to stay up all night to deal with any potential danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, somehow he just fell asleep. Early the next morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis on the bed suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did I fall asleep last night?\u003C\u002Fp>",1189,"2026-06-03T10:58:39.543Z","2026-06-03T10:58:45.090Z",1,"novelbin.me","85afa0908372343de1fdb6a68e6b33f8dbe7e8ebee4871fe61c5c28ecd7a8630","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-945","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-943",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]