[{"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-26":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},2256929,4403,"Chapter 26: Basic Defense Rune (Request Monthly Tickets, Request Follows)","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>“Then what can you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Luo Si’s final soul-question, Samantha stood tall and proud, like a swan, and said: “I can inscribe alchemical runes! Basic Defense Rune!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning the rune she had mastered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha was excited and told Luo Si: “Shall I inscribe one for you? I’ve already practiced on myself—my technique is refined, I guarantee no mistakes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha’s tail curled around to the front, swaying before Luo Si’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On each fiery-red, gemlike tail scale, countless crooked marks—like earthworms crawling—crisscrossed haphazardly, shapeless, yet among them were traces gradually becoming orderly: rough but commendable patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her technique showed visible improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si considered, then slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood before Samantha, chest out, muscles bulging to lift his gray buffer scales, exposing the black-red armor beneath—forged like molten steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Start by inscribing one here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha drew a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dragon pupils narrowed, focused, and her claw slowly carved into one of Luo Si’s chest scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magical energy gathered at the tip of her claw, the tip glowing like a red-hot iron; as it touched Luo Si’s scale, sparks flew, emitting a grating, metallic screech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scratches gradually formed a shield-like pattern; when Samantha completed the final stroke, the full rune circuit was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rough, not beautiful, but overall it took shape—an imperfect, crude finished product.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si squinted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the alchemical rune completed, he clearly felt something new on that scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magical energy flowing through his dragon blood converged toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rune flared instantly, covering the entire scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si gently stroked the scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The texture felt strange—not direct contact with his own scale, but as if an invisible, resilient film had been plated over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Test its strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si extended a sharp claw, pressing it against the scale and slowly applying pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rune flickered erratically, then dimmed, cracked, and finally shattered with a crisp snap—the film-like sensation vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si had not even exerted much force yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Defense is mediocre, unremarkable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made his assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But remember, Samantha only knew the most basic, beginner-level alchemical rune, and even that was imperfect and crude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it still provided some defensive effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Samantha’s alchemical skill improves further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enhancing dragon scales, claws, and teeth with alchemical runes remains worth anticipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad. Keep at it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si casually praised her, then told her to get on with her business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you want me to inscribe more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked, reluctant to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inscribing on herself felt different from inscribing on objects; Samantha wanted to increase her proficiency by inscribing Basic Defense Runes on Luo Si.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si saw through her intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had no interest in being a test subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at Mober, the Earth Tyrant Bear, leaning against a ironfir tree, scratching its back, Luo Si said: “Let Mober practice with you. You can enhance its scales with alchemical runes in exchange for it hunting food for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samantha did not refuse, stepping toward the Earth Tyrant Bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning Samantha’s purpose, Mober widened its eyes, thumped its chest, and agreed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alchemical rune enhancement—something even its damned father never had—and done by a true dragon himself? Mober had no reason to refuse; it was thrilled inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the red dragon’s claw tore through its skin, Mober growled, gritting its teeth against the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had no scales; the Basic Defense Rune had to be inscribed directly on its skin. The process was unpleasant, but bearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si’s gaze returned from the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused to think, then flew to his usual large rock slab, closed his eyes slightly, and coiled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not sleeping—he was delving into the spells hidden within his bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons are innate sorcerers; at a certain age, they awaken minor spell-like abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But through self-exploration, one can master them earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, young dragons lack spell-like abilities, relying solely on claws, teeth, and body combat—dragonbreath being their ultimate trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life Level Detection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were skills Luo Si had mastered through his own exploration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his mind sank inward, focused within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si clearly felt the surging, dense magical energy flowing like tides through his veins, carried with his blood to every limb and extremity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a naturally supreme magical creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons are born with innate magical energy—magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through breathing, they draw magical energy from the air and store it in their veins, gradually converting it into usable magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the rhythmic ebb and flow of magic and blood within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si’s mind gradually emptied, relying on instinct to sense the spells hidden in his bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Adaptation Evolution talent had some effect here, but not as direct or obvious as its enhancement of his physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Luo Si was not in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly; he calmed his spirit, exploring gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A desolate mine pit, jagged with strange rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young red dragon lay on the ground near the pit, feigning rest, its tail flicking lazily against the earth—yet its eyes remained open, blinking occasionally, showing tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The predator lurking underground sensed the faint tremors and crept silently closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the distance closed, the ground began to shake; the red dragon sensed the anomaly, flared its wings, and took flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soil and rock erupted, shattered, dirt and stones spraying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive body of the Rock Crusher Worm surged upward, its meat grinder-like mouth opening to bite the red dragon—but the dragon had already ascended, leaving it biting air; its body began to fall back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A darker shadow, faster than it, plunged down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claws tore through the carapace, gripping the worm’s flesh tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si flapped his wings, muscles beneath his scales unleashing immense force, yanking the level-7 Rock Crusher Worm clean out of the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The worm writhed desperately, but to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Caught it! Hope it works as I intend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying the Rock Crusher Worm, Luo Si’s spirit stirred, and he flew back toward the Ironfir Hills, the young red dragon Samantha following close behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1017,"2026-06-19T14:21:50.702Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9248db3c0a5bd7b01b84095c69213bf3cef7702530676bc816c285bca5512afa","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-27","toppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--chapter-25",101,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftoppling-the-entire-world-with-the-power-of-one--cover.jpg"]