[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one-":3,"chapter-toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-14":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Toppling the Entire World with the Power of One Dragon!",{"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},2256917,4403,"Chapter 14: Bear Clan (Seek Follows, Seek Monthly Votes)","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Beneath a night sky like black velvet, studded with countless stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young red dragon stood atop a towering, jagged cliff, turning back to gaze down, its eyes slowly sweeping over the entire expanse of the crater territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially beneath this cliff face, the uneven, pitted ground carried nearly all of Garos’s memories from his early dragonhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no turning back now—I’m entirely on my own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos glanced at the two moons overhead, and the magical satellites indistinguishable among the true stars, his mood growing slightly heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magical level of the planet Bernardo, especially its alchemical mastery of magical constructs, was extraordinarily high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The myriad magical beasts and ferocious creatures of the wild were secondary; the true danger lay in the kingdoms formed by intelligent beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arrogance, pride, greed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are the dragon traits most likely to cause a hatchling’s death—I must remain ever vigilant, never careless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fledgling dragon leaving the nest has only two fates—become a new calamity, or become food for the wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos had no desire to become food, nor any interest in becoming a calamity; his goal was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Live, and live as long as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after dying once could one truly appreciate the value of life; Garos cherished this dragonhood deeply, and once he recognized the world’s dangers, he persistently trained and strengthened himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha! I will build my own dynasty! Let countless creatures kneel beneath my wings, bowing low before me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha’s loud cries against the night wind shattered Garos’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six-year-old hatchling’s crimson dragon scales burned like fire in the darkness, brilliantly vivid, brimming with vibrant life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such scale coloration was ill-suited for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos, clad in dull black-gray buffer scales that blended nearly invisibly into the night, could hide and stalk far more easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Iron Dragon Gorton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black scales were somewhat better, but their faint silver sheen still made him stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Iron Dragon Gorton’s boasts were even greater than Red Dragon Samantha’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will establish a realm ruled by dragons, then rule over all dragons myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop a protruding rock, he raised his head and declared his ambition to the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos was calm by nature, never loud or showy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the two hatchlings, the red and iron dragon, after brief thought, said: “Samantha, Gorton—you two will follow me in survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having two hatchlings under his command, sticking together for mutual protection, would improve survival odds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Garos held deep reverence for the perilous wilds; a year of exploration had given him a thorough understanding of his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him leading, the two hatchlings had a far greater chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Garos was, in truth, a win-win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the two hatchlings did not see it that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red Dragon Samantha spat sparks from her nostrils, sneering: “I am destined to stand atop the world—the foremost of the chromatic dragons. I alone shall become master of the wilds; I need no follower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Dragon Gorton also shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m heading south, where I’ve heard humans have gemstones set in their teeth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke of gemstone teeth, his greed was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Garos said no more, giving only a slight shake of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as when the two hatchlings first broke from their shells, he offered them a choice again—and they gave him their answers once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate and dragonhood are forged by countless different choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos did not force the two hatchlings to follow him; if their hearts were unwilling, forcing them would only bring trouble, given their temperaments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still gave them one final chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the two hatchlings, Garos spoke slowly: “If you change your foolish minds and seek my protection, go to the hills northwest, about ninety kilometers from here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There, dense iron fir forests grow—easy to spot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I’m still there, I might take you in—provided you’re ready to become my slaves, obeying me without condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Garos turned away without hesitation, his gaze leaving the crater territory as he flew toward the hills where he had tamed the Earthquake Bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn Garos—you’re too arrogant, looking down on us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait—we’ll make you regret this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if we die, even if beasts devour us, we’ll never beg you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the moonlight, Garos’s dark-gold tail ring gleamed with a pure radiance; behind him, the hatchlings’ shouts echoed—but the wild wind soon swallowed their noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two weeks later, Iron Fir Hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area was small, its resources limited—not an ideal habitat—but Garos had no better option, so he settled here for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthquake Bear’s massive paws, encased in thick, hard rock, struck repeatedly against the dragon’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos bore the heavy blows, his body trembling, buffer scales flying off, until his black-underlay, red-veined scales were exposed—then slowly cracking and denting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the black-red scales began to split and cave in slightly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthquake Bear stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get up. Keep going.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos lifted his eyelids, displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthquake Bear had just stripped away his outer buffer scales; now came the true phase of refining his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaah! Your scales are harder than steel—I can’t strike another blow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear roared, plopping onto the ground, panting heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thick arms could barely lift; the rock coating on his paws had shattered from the buffer scales’ impact, revealing cracked, bleeding palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos was unsatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though fundamentally still impact training, after this period of practice, Garos found this method of absorbing blows more precise—and the conditioning effect was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides having the Earthquake Bear slap him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also had it attack him with pseudo-magical abilities, to harden his corresponding resistances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the process was not pleasant; pain was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthquake Bear was an 8th-level magical beast; Garos could not endure its attacks unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But perhaps because he had endured so many similar trials, Garos had developed extreme pain tolerance; moreover, knowing the pain meant he was adapting and evolving, he even felt a flicker of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quickly absorb earth energy and rest. We’ll continue soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos permitted the bear to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthquake Bear looked miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first submitted to Garos, he had assumed Garos was moody, enjoying beating his followers to vent anger—but his thick hide could recover, as long as he wasn’t killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he never expected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos was the opposite: he had a strange preference for making the bear beat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, the Earthquake Bear had been eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he soon realized this was no good job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he was half-dead from exhaustion, Garos still wasn’t done; only his strong recovery allowed him to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This can’t go on—I’ll lose my life rank if I keep this up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he rested, the Earthquake Bear pondered deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, inspiration struck—he called out to Garos, who was rubbing his tail against an iron fir tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dragon Lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon Lord—this was one of the common honorifics used by followers toward dragons, akin to “master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mere act of rubbing, the hard iron fir bark had been sliced into countless deep grooves, as if carved by axe and blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos released the poor iron fir, turning to face the Earthquake Bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear scratched his head, his simple face breaking into a shrewd grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh—heh, you must want more Earthquake Bears as followers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Garos’s gaze, he explained at length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthquake Bear Mobel had come from a small bear clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father was also the clan chief; besides him, there were several female bears and some immature cubs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthquake Bears shared certain behaviors with lion prides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Males dominated, stronger than females, and could not tolerate other adult males sharing their territory—they drove away adolescent male offspring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean, take me to conquer your clan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! Kill my father, and I swear—the other female bears and cubs will all submit to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobel nodded firmly, pounding his chest in assurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How truly filial, Garos thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1325,"2026-06-19T14:21:50.702Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d5c8335f97016c4d696b1e713383f185ba81cebb37ab0db79ea9c6fd0dce1dc3","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-15","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-13",101,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftoppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--cover.jpg"]