[{"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-16":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},2256919,4403,"Chapter 16: Alchemical Artifacts (Request Monthly Tickets, Request Follows)","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Not long after, a long-awaited rain fell over the Ser Wilds; the sky was thick with dark clouds, lightning dancing like silver snakes within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder cracked suddenly, deafening, as torrential rain poured and gales howled, drowning the Ser Wilds in a dense curtain of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red Iron hatchling stood atop the highest hill in the downpour, rain sliding continuously down its dragon scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bolt of lightning suddenly slashed across the night sky, illuminating the dim rain curtain for an instant—and precisely struck the Red Iron hatchling standing atop the hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natural lightning was extremely fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this stage, the hatchling could not possibly predict or dodge it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Garos had no intention of dodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he had drawn the lightning here himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-snake lightning descended from the heavens, narrowly missing Garos, striking the ground just before him—more precisely, striking the dark gold tail ring placed on the ground before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning lasted only an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it vanished, the surrounding night sky grew dark again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the surface of the dark gold tail ring now bristled with countless small arcs of electricity, and the runes engraved within and upon it glowed one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the acrid scent in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos wondered if he should try wearing the dark gold tail ring and letting lightning strike him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would surely hurt—and feel amazing. He thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Better not be that reckless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Garos suppressed the impulse within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of natural lightning was already equivalent to a high-tier spell; he had not enhanced his lightning resistance, and while a strike wouldn’t kill him—not with a dragon’s body—it would certainly inflict serious injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back a few paces, standing quietly in the wind and rain, gazing at the dark gold tail ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly; lightning occasionally struck again, precisely hitting the dark gold tail ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seven consecutive strikes, all the tiny runes upon it glowed fully, and the entire tail ring levitated, humming and trembling, blasting blinding flashes of electricity through the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tail ring, gifted by Iron Dragon Mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not merely an ornament—it was also an alchemical artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alchemy on the planet Bernardo was highly advanced; alchemical artifacts were numerous and of exceptional quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike conventional magical items, alchemical artifacts could be used even by those without magic, but required specific energy replenishment methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether spellcaster, warrior, knight, priest, or druid—any sentient being with sufficient funds and access would arm themselves with alchemical artifacts to enrich their capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As apex monsters, dragons had once scorned alchemical artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as time progressed, these artifacts grew increasingly refined and powerful; armies armed with them, even without apex beings, could threaten mighty dragons through sheer numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>dragons adapted to the times, using alchemical artifacts with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet because dragons themselves were apex monsters—with strong minds and abundant magical energy—they wielded alchemical artifacts with ease, capable of using many simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within just a few years, dragons came to say, “It’s actually great,” shifting from resentment to acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons armed with vast quantities of alchemical artifacts became terrifyingly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nations even issued outright bans prohibiting trade of alchemical artifacts with dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But dragons were cunning and resourceful; as high-intelligence monsters, some were alchemists themselves, and when the profit was great enough, some sentient beings always dared to risk it and trade with dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, alchemical artifacts gradually became popular among dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark gold tail ring gifted by Iron Dragon Mother had been taken from another dragon; it could absorb natural lightning and store it, then, with minimal magical energy and mental focus, unleash the spell—Lightning Enchantment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To cast Lightning Enchantment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning energy would attach harmlessly to the user’s limbs, strengthening and stimulating muscles to enhance strength and speed, while adding lightning-based damage—paralysis and searing heat—to strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fully charged. Let’s try it on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos hooked his tail, slipping the dark gold tail ring onto himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Enchantment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzzzz! Vast streams of silver-white electricity erupted from the tail ring, instantly weaving into a dense network of lightning across Garos’s tail, crackling incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other dragons,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos’s original intent in using alchemical artifacts was not to strengthen himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was to train himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Garos prepared himself, lifting his tail high, then lashing it down violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning-charged dragon tail whipped across Garos’s own back; scales shattered and arcs of electricity sprayed outward, the current seeping relentlessly through every scale seam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needle-like stabs of pain and spasms of paralysis surged through his body; muscles twitched violently, his spine heaving and writhing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect! This is exactly what I wanted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garos was not alarmed—he was delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew even more excited, striking himself repeatedly with his lightning-enchanted tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he adapted to attacks from alchemical artifacts, the higher his resistance would rise; should he face a siege or ambush later, he’d have greater confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the hill, in the iron fir forest:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could the Dragon Lord be suffering from some mental illness?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Garos's self-harm, Mo Bell widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as Garos immersed himself in training,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the red dragon girl Samantha, dragging her half-mangled right wing, trudged through the muddy wilds, her dragon face filled with daze and grievance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrr. The sudden rumble from her stomach sounded louder than thunder in her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m so hungry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hatchling clutched her belly and plopped down into the muddy water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stormy weather already made her uncomfortable; now, ravenous and miserable, she thought of all the blows and hardships she’d endured, and wanted to burst into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she first left her territory,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha had been full of pride, eager to announce her arrival to the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, she discovered a goblin tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goblins, like kobolds and gnolls, were creatures that often clung to dragons, following them—among the most common vassals of young evil dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha landed boldly before the goblin tribe, demanding they surrender everything and kneel beneath her wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She assumed that merely by shaking her dragon body, the goblins would grovel at her feet, licking her toes in submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the goblins feigned submission; once they realized Samantha was a lone hatchling banished by the Dragon Mother, they suddenly attacked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the overwhelming numbers of goblins who showed no fear, Samantha flew into a rage, preparing to crush these weak creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>one of the “weak creatures”—the goblin tribe’s chieftain—charged toward her on a massive, crude, steel-built war machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha was terrified, spat a threat, and turned to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to years of being oppressed by Garos,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she knew when to retreat—and barely escaped with her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goblins did enjoy following dragons, but Samantha failed to understand: this loyalty had a condition. They followed only powerful dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lone hatchling banished by the Dragon Mother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t be ridiculous—you’re just top-tier alchemical material walking up to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after being attacked by the goblins,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha passed a mine; curious, she circled in the sky for a moment—only to be spotted by the army stationed around the mine, who launched an attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha reacted quickly and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one rune-inscribed crossbow bolt pierced the thousand-meter distance, piercing through her dragon wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days that followed, with her wing severely injured and unable to heal quickly, Samantha found hunting increasingly difficult; when starving to the extreme, she resorted to gnawing dirt and chewing tree bark just to fill her belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-19T14:21:50.702Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3961029e838a811ff6c0da68dd8983fbf0dad418fb71fcd9271f579ff9659447","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-17","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-15",101,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftoppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--cover.jpg"]