[{"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-962":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},1088264,1419,"Chapter 962: 578 Azus Temple","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-962",962,"\u003Cp>Chapter 962: Chapter 578 Azus Temple\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan stared at Lis in disbelief, unable to control his facial expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his biggest secret, yet he never expected Lis to reveal it like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he had found a location suspected to contain ancient ruins, but he hadn’t decided to explore it yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been active in Kale City for many years as an information broker, he naturally knew that every time a desert ruin appeared, although it might hide great wealth, the risks correspondingly were high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every appearance of a desert ruin represented the deadly struggle of countless mercenaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Holan to give up exploring or to cooperate with others now, there was a sense of reluctance in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the wealth within the desert ruins could truly allow him to become a noble, rather than merely maintaining outward appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan’s father was the steward of a minor noble. Growing up with his father, he extremely admired the life of the nobility, which was why he chose to become an adventurer and came to Kale City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now already a Silver High Rank Professional, capable of acquiring the title of Knight Lord, but he still felt a bit dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had enough wealth, becoming a Barony or even a Viscount in a small Kingdom was not impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Holan remained in Kale City, where discovering an unexplored ruin could lead to overnight riches and wasn’t impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location of the suspected ancient ruins he recently discovered was his most important secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never told anyone, so when Lis mentioned this, he was extremely surprised, unable to control his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the other party seemed very certain he had found a previously undiscovered ruin and even knew it was a desert whirlpool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was it done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophecy? Memory theft?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan felt a bit terrified, barely managing to compose his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed unlikely; if it were true, the other party wouldn’t need to come to him for more information and could just go directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that I talked in my sleep one day, unconsciously leaked some of this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan felt unsure of what to do, his brain swiftly pondering how to respond to Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you talking about? I don’t quite understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Holan’s reply, Lis shook his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought you were a sensible person just now. What, trying to muddle through?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since I could come to you, I’m certain you know this secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just speak honestly, with your strength you can’t explore there. I can offer you extra reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis wasn’t lying because although the Azus Temple had been in decline for a long time, the Fantasy and Knowledge God Azus has always been present, so that temple still has the Divine Power of this god guarding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Holan’s strength, it’s absolutely impossible to forcibly enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan was somewhat silent, his face showing darkness and hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he really give up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man speaking in front of him, while saying nice words, surely couldn’t offer a reward comparable to the ruins’ worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, if he surrendered this secret, his final hope would also be shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He preferred to let time drag a bit longer than to give up this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if I’m unwilling to sell it to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan slowly stood up, vigilantly looking at Lis in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that wouldn’t be suitable; I don’t want it that troublesome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis softly said, looking at Holan in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, with Holan’s strength, Lis could easily guide through the Dream World to read his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today Lis was in a hurry, and since Taya had just left, to be honest, Lis’s mood wasn’t good either; he didn’t want to spend too much effort, so he came directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan slightly stepped back and told Lis:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really don’t know what you’re talking about!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The rules of Kale City state you can’t lay a hand on me in the city, otherwise you’d be the enemy of everyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Kale City’s rules aren’t that strict; at most, one can’t attack others in the presence of many people. As for places without people, no one really cares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lis as someone who recently came to Kale City, Holan planned to bluff his way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the confrontation between Lis and Holan also drew the attention of other mercenaries in the tavern, many casting sidelong glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holan, they all were familiar with—a knowledgeable and well-connected information merchant, also quite strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the young man on the other side was a new face, if a conflict actually occurred, they certainly would help Holan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps when buying information from Holan next time, one might even get a discount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Holan wishing to escape, Lis also slowly stood up, overlooking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the hostile gazes from surrounding mercenaries, he completely ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mercenaries who were not even Gold Rank posed no threat to Lis even if they joined forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis raised his eyes toward the room, his body making no move, yet an indescribable pressure was unleashed as if by an invisible hand. It surged outward like a storm, sweeping in all directions from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pressure carried a terrifying magical impact and was mixed with Lis’s powerful will, shaking the mercenaries present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not merely a momentum shock, but a psychological impact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those battle-hardened, experienced warriors were rendered small and fragile in the face of this impact. Their faces immediately turned pale, as if the lake blown by winter wind, freezing all blood color.\u003C\u002Fp>",935,"2026-06-03T10:58:42.896Z","2026-06-03T10:58:45.287Z",1,"novelbin.me","69ebc99ca9821b0b1bb095ea37d6fa24d8681f956cc6b764006ccc90d01df18e","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1062","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1061",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]