[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law":3,"chapter-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2291":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Legend of Dragon Son-in-law",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1750689,2236,"Chapter 2289: Night","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2291",2291,"\u003Cp>\"Surrendered without a fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilia Danvers was quite surprised; he thought Julius Reed would intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great hall was already teeming with a murderous aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the battle commenced, countless death warriors along with those dragons would join the fray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilia Danvers’ current state was unstable; he needed to rest every once in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To suppress the restless dragon within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to become a dragon, but the process was exceptionally arduous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon tried to break free several times, only to be suppressed each time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he suppressed it, the next attempt was even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with each suppression, Ilia Danvers started to acquire the dragon’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more the dragon resisted, the more power he gained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another three to five times, as long as he could endure, he would replace the dragon and become a true dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the dragon within him would swiftly perish from not being able to grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like two twins fighting for nourishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons, due to their unique constitution, absorb power through the dragon egg while being nurtured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why their scales are indestructible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can fly, have sturdy scales, and sharp wings not because they are inherently special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because during their nurturing, the dragon egg absorbs massive amounts of nature’s spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this spiritual energy, dragons are incredibly powerful right from birth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even young dragons are hard to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Ilia Danvers is transforming himself into a dragon egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he needs to do is absorb nature’s spiritual power to become the dragon nurtured by the egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this process is complete, the original dragon will die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the dragon struggled endlessly, unwilling to die passively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, now we just need to wait—wait for the right moment to kill the golden dragon and seize real power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilia Danvers was very pleased; he extended his hand, revealing a small golden dragon jumping in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden dragon continuously hovered, occasionally raising its head to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its eyes were filled with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not a real dragon but a phantom of the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilia Danvers had a dragon within him, allowing him to perceive the dragon’s actual state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Golden dragon... that’s a golden dragon. If I kill the golden dragon and gain its power, I will be invincible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of the rewards after killing the golden dragon filled Ilia Danvers’ eyes with irrepressible joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go and see if there’s anything unusual with the golden dragon.\" He finished speaking, and a man stepped out from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man nodded and quickly left the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heading towards the place where the golden dragon was worshipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we being too reckless?\" A Mont prince emerged, speaking worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all in Mont, familiar with Mont’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were all devoted followers of Ilia Danvers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many princes had come into contact with the golden dragon, unable to forget the terrifying intimidation that made them lose their nerve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too horrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of scheming against such a powerful golden dragon sent chills down the princes’ spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the slightest mistake could spell the end for all of Mont.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complete annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can we seize the world without taking risks?\" Ilia Danvers shook his head, not denying the princes’ concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path he walked now was a dangerous chess move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, without taking this path, how could he overtake them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trent Marsh was the ancient War God who once swept across the world, forcing ancient martial artists to kneel and beg for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Julius Reed, although a rising star, ruled the world for several millennia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respected as the universal master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these two masters around, Ilia Danvers’ opponent, who had once defeated even the Flame Emperor, was utterly powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What wave could he stir?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilia Danvers’ only way out was to choose to become a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such a risk was too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With risk comes reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, Ilia Danvers had no retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon now within him only led to two outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either he extracts the dragon, killing it and becoming the dragon himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or the dragon breaks free, killing Ilia Danvers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that happens, the golden dragon in the great temple will surely notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, the dragon’s might will descend, and Mont will cease to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you content to hide in Mont for a lifetime?\" Ilia Danvers reeked of alcohol, but he didn’t feel drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not content. Look, the holy lord is right here.\" He pointed excitedly at Julius Reed, surrounded by eight dragons: \"I want to show him how to be a king—he’s wrong, terribly wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We support everything you do; nobody fears death, but no one wants to die.\" A prince sighed, \"I hope you’re right. May the heavens protect Mont.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the heavens!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilia Danvers shouted, \"Once I kill the golden dragon, I am the heavens! I decide! The world will be at my command. I’ll let you enjoy life to the fullest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princes said no more, simply bowed, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julius Reed, I salute you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone had departed, the great hall was desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilia Danvers stepped down from the dragon throne, carrying a wine jug, approached Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t see Julius Reed, only the golden dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight endlessly coiling golden dragons had trapped Julius Reed within, unable to break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you to watch—watch how I complete my grand ambition!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Ilia Danvers raised the wine jar and smashed it to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jar shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daylight vanished swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mont had already beefed up its defenses; the Specters were all stationed at the gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his confidence, Ilia Danvers still worried about the Wolf Cavalry’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most mysterious unit of the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance, no one had seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those who had seen them were generally dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Wolf Cavalry is deployed, no one is left alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The North Sea was eradicated back then, leaving Ilia Danvers of Mont somewhat uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Specters at his disposal, he couldn’t rest easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon shone brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A serpent dragon flew across the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Specters glanced up but paid no mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mont had dragons, if a bird flew across the sky, nothing much to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, two more followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate’s Specter protector felt something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached up, grabbing the binoculars to study the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he saw were incredibly sharp claws!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Specter guard captain was directly torn apart by the serpent dragon’s claws!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Into pieces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mont’s alarms rang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Specters rushed to the walls, wanting to see what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they only saw shadows streak by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, comrades lay in pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, report—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Words never finished, the person gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Mont’s strict security system still kicked into gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The citadel’s gate echoed a tremendous sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s attention drew to the shadows above, neglecting those below the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Destroy it!\" The Specter guard captain at the gate just spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive gate was directly kicked open.\u003C\u002Fp>",1182,"2026-06-06T17:06:04.997Z",1,"novelbin.me","a3616fc9796e6b869d33b54080c37aa74128e298be0186c18ff8019d1abf2bc8","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2292","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2164",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]