[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king":3,"chapter-bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-311":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Bone King: Welcoming the Birth of the King",{"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},2349519,4592,"Chapter 311: Demi-human Ambush? Unexpected Harvest: [Dark Knight]","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-311",311,"\u003Cp>Ge Jin perhaps did not notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng, however, sensed it; Calca was clearly intentionally fishing for the current locations of the various demi-human tribes from Ge Jin’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This behavior immediately made Tang Zheng realize the Holy Kingdom’s true objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder I had a strange feeling along the way; even though we had already scouted the enemy's location, we continued to act according to the original plan under the pretext of preventing traps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A realization surfaced in Tang Zheng’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Holy Kingdom, the appearance of these numerous undead was not just a disaster, but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could take advantage of the situation to wipe out all the demi-humans in the hill region!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the reason for Calca’s confidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng was lost in thought, incidentally glancing at Captain Nigun, who remained cold-faced and showed no discernible change in emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a hurried voice came from the direction of the Sunlight Scripture unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Life signs detected, approximately 20 in number, approaching us rapidly!\" the Scripture member reported immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Life signs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They aren't undead?\" Captain Nigun’s gaze sharpened as he looked toward the location his subordinate pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng also looked over; since they were life signs, it was highly probable they were demi-humans in this hill region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Jin also stood up, a look of joy appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty cyan figures appeared in everyone’s field of vision, rushing toward the location of Tang Zheng and the others at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of the Paladin Order immediately stood up and assumed defensive postures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a bug race with sharp arm blades and bodies encased in a layer of cyan, exoskeleton-like armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Blade-Armor Bug tribe!\" Ge Jin said after seeing these demi-humans clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of twenty Blade-Armor Bugs was not large, and coupled with the fact that the human side already had the intention of cooperating with the demi-humans, the Paladin Order members lowered their guard slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This group of Blade-Armor Bugs even slowed their speed as they gradually approached the humans, meaningfully displaying a kind of goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the Paladins even more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems to be the vanguard of the demi-human side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Calca spoke softly with a smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the words left her mouth, the smile on Calca’s face froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blade-Armor Bugs, which had originally slowed down to approach, suddenly accelerated their steps when they were about thirty or forty meters away from the humans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few breaths!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blade-Armor Bugs had already rushed to the outermost Paladins, the arm blades extending from their arms turning into cold glints as they swung down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Paladins on the outermost perimeter could not react in time and were directly slaughtered by the Blade-Armor Bugs, letting out screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Paladins’ expressions changed drastically; they roared and drew their longswords to meet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios, who had long been suppressing her anger and frustration, vanished from her spot and charged into the Blade-Armor Bugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios’s eyes were cold and furious, astonishing force pouring down along her blade, which radiated holy light; she cleaved a Blade-Armor Bug, which possessed defensive capabilities comparable to plate armor, in two with a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn demi-humans! Kill them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of twenty Blade-Armor Bugs was not large, and although their individual strength was stronger than ordinary Paladins, they were overwhelmed by the large numbers and Remedios’s powerful attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a moment’s time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This group of Blade-Armor Bugs was completely slaughtered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of blood permeated the air, and a full seven corpses of Paladins lay on the ground, making the Paladins’ eyes split with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Paladin who could participate in this mission had the resolve to die, but they had never imagined that their comrades would not die first at the hands of the undead, but instead die in a sneak attack by demi-humans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ge Jin!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios turned her head in anger, the cold glint in her eyes piercingly sharp as she stared fixedly at Ge Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath her feet shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios rushed out like a silver lightning bolt, the holy sword in her hand radiating a scorching white light, cutting through the air and emitting a \"buzzing\" hum as she slashed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Air Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Jin’s gaze also revealed coldness, and he swung his mace weapon without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two collided instantly, and a powerful shockwave surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calca and Captain Nigun, who were closest, retreated first; seeing this, Tang Zheng also followed suit and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calca blocked the incoming shockwave with her arm while hurriedly speaking to stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also loathed demi-humans and understood that there was clearly something abnormal about what just happened; even if those demi-humans had other intentions, they would not attack the humans who had come to help them under the current circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were to act, it would at least be after resolving the threat of the undead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios and Ge Jin both retreated one step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calca, you saw those despicable demi-humans just now; they had no intention of cooperating at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her sister’s attempt to stop her, Remedios still looked at Ge Jin with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Ge Jin, can you tell me what the situation was just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calca signaled for Remedios not to act yet and asked with a serious tone: \"I need an explanation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Jin was also somewhat bewildered and confused at this moment; he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He also didn't know why the Blade-Armor Bug tribe would attack humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those Blade-Armor Bugs were likely controlled by someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you all not notice that the movements of those Blade-Armor Bugs were somewhat stiff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the stiff atmosphere before him, Tang Zheng stepped forward and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios immediately looked over and opened her mouth: \"You fellow, actually standing on the side of the demi-humans...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calca shouted with a noticeably serious tone this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\" Remedios began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also feel that the situation just now was abnormal.\" Calca spoke earnestly, while looking at Tang Zheng apologetically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Controlled by someone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Team Leader Tang mean that our enemy is likely not just that magic caster who controls the legendary undead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked at Calca with some surprise; he hadn't expected the other party to sort out her thoughts so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, compared to Remedios, who only had one string in her bow, Calca was indeed much smarter and more troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night we were attacked by a large number of undead, yet we never saw the shadow of a Death Knight, which indicates that someone else was controlling those undead to attack us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were that powerful magic caster, why would I be so cautious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng’s expression became serious as he reminded them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have more than one enemy; after a night of rushing, although it is now daytime, it is the best opportunity to attack us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios was startled and looked at Calca.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fireball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson fireball suddenly struck from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of the priest group, who had long been vigilant, immediately cast magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shockwave!\" the priest shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosive flames burst open, and the immense intensity caused everyone to immediately stop their previous argument and look toward the direction from which the fireball had flown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw two figures appear out of thin air in a previously empty spot a hundred meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man wearing gray magic robes and a warrior clad in black armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ho, everyone from the Holy Kingdom and the Silianjiaoguosuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The greeting just now, it seems it was quite popular.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage’s sinister laughter reached everyone’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s 'Teleportation'?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Nigun first looked at his subordinates—there had clearly been no one there during the previous scouting—and then realized something: \"Someone who has stepped into the 'Heroic Realm', a 5th-tier magic caster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone grew serious one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng and the others quickly walked forward, facing the two mysterious people directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuilate spoke with a cold gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, I forgot to introduce myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are the top disciples of Zuranon, and we intend to transform the Abelion Hills into a true kingdom of the undead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage ignored the hostile gazes of the elites, speaking arrogantly instead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, could I trouble you to please turn back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't want to offend two kingdoms all at once; that would be very troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the name Zuranon was mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some faces showed confusion, while others showed astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That evil secret society from the rumors that destroyed a city 20 years ago!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuilate whispered to herself: \"So the mysterious magic caster manipulating the legendary undead is the leader of Zuranon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder.\" Captain Nigen’s gaze flashed; his eyes turned cold while also showing a sense of realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the missions this time was to investigate the identity of the mysterious magic caster, as an evil mage capable of controlling and creating legendary undead had suddenly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No amount of attention and caution could be too much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were Zuranon, then everything could be explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng felt like laughing at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, it seems Zuranon is destined to take the blame for the situation in the hilly region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected the other party to reveal their identity right from the start; he didn't know whether to call them confident or arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pabel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios didn't have so many thoughts; since the enemy was confirmed, she would just slaughter them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black\" Pabel had already pulled the bowstring in his hand to its limit, and an arrow radiating a faint red light was instantly shot out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow transformed into a long rainbow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It covered the hundred-meter distance in an instant, shooting straight toward the gray-robed mage's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dark Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored knight standing coldly to the side suddenly stepped forward, swung his arm, and slashed with his black longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It easily struck the extremely fast arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow exploded the moment it made contact, and the scorching firelight swallowed the black-armored knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people on the Holy Kingdom's side showed excited expressions, but their expressions froze the next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored knight walked out of the flames unscathed, his entire body shimmering with a faint black light, as if protected by some kind of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate it when others play dirty tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a moment, I will slaughter your captain first, then slaughter you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored knight raised the black longsword in his hand, pointed the tip at \"Black\" Pabel, and spoke coldly, his face full of scars wriggling like maggots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you all refuse to leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage's voice followed immediately; he raised the magic staff in his hand, which looked like it was made of vines, and knocked it hard against the ground:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come out, everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skeletal, rotting arms emerged from the ground one after another, and a large number of low-tier undead began to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Protect the corpses, prepare for battle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remedios, I want to capture one of them alive,\" Kuilate said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\" Remedios replied, her eyes glowing with fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked at the attribute panel that only he could see, a trace of surprise appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Skill \"Dark Strike\" discovered. Requires mid-tier class [Dark Knight], requires prerequisite class [Paladin]. Current conditions not met...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'\"Genius\" class activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 3 skill points to learn?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A prerequisite of Paladin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng was somewhat stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he remembered correctly, [Holy Knight] was the one that required Paladin as a prerequisite; how could this mid-tier class before him also have Paladin as a prerequisite?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought crossed Tang Zheng's mind; it was just a mid-tier class, nothing more than wasting three skill points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Class change successful!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class: Dark Knight\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: Mid-tier class\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ability Effects:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passive·\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pain Power\": Attacks carry negative-attribute damage, increasing continuous negative-attribute erosion effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dark Heart\": Holy and fire-attribute damage received is reduced by 10%; increases holy-attribute resistance by 10%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Active Skill:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Strike: A technique converted from \"Holy Strike\" that causes enemies hit by this damage to have their received healing effects halved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description: A Paladin who has fallen into darkness. Light? Justice? Holiness? Bah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Note: Each level gained increases three attributes (MP, Physical Defense, Magic Defense) by 10 points.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the information for this class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng finally understood why a mid-tier class that didn't match a Paladin at all by name alone would have [Paladin] as a prerequisite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fallen Paladin, what a cliché class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng observed the difference between the [Dark Knight] and [Holy Knight] class information and found that there was no connection between the two in terms of class content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the thoughts in his mind aside for the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked back toward the front, at the people who were already engaged in battle with the undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2196,"2026-06-21T02:30:17.060Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","43d3deef467328b74570015ddf194f0915dbebda1834a1e29dd38761ad46ca9c","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-312","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-310",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]