[{"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-313":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},2349521,4592,"Chapter 313: The Gratitude of the Paladins: The Trump Card Just One Step Away","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-313",313,"\u003Cp>The appearance of casualties was within expectations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the manner of \"death\" was enough to move even the truly elite troops of the [Sunlight Scripture].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Paladins, trapped by the siege of the undead or exhausted of their strength, did not die at the hands of the undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they all chose to commit self-harm, slicing the arteries in their own necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright blood transformed into blooming flowers of gore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment facing imminent death, the Paladins of the Holy Kingdom displayed a will and spirit far beyond what an ordinary person could comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the tragic situation of the battle at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri stood behind Tang Zheng, covering her mouth in disbelief, stumbling back a step, her eyes reddened and filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Paladins had been laughing and talking with her just before, and now they were actually... this brought an indescribable sense of shock to Enri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, why are they doing this...\" Enri’s voice trembled, and even her hands were shaking uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enri.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng’s expression was grave; while continuing to command the Dominion Authority to attack the gray-robed mage, he paused briefly and spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because they are Paladins. Whether out of faith or pride from within, they absolutely do not wish to transform into members of the undead and attack their former companions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Enri recall that during the strategy meeting, several of the lords had mentioned that the living killed by Death Knights would likewise be converted into undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of a sob inexplicably carried in Enri’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as they don't transform into undead, there is still hope,\" Tang Zheng’s gentle and earnest voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hope?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 5th-tier faith-based magic includes spells that can resurrect the dead, as long as the corpse remains intact...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng had not yet finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, I must help too!\" Hope appeared in Enri’s brown pupils, and she had already rolled up her sleeves and run out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Enri’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Hei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng was startled and spoke immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo!\" The Evil Dog let out a low growl, its massive black figure leaping out. In the blink of an eye, it caught up to Enri, opened its mouth, and gently gripped the back of Enri’s collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Hei, put me down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri swung her arms, the sob in her voice becoming even more pronounced: \"Captain, I want to help too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am like Lady Cuiye; I am also a member of [Free Will].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not a child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Howl~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Dog panted, not having heard any further instructions from Tang Zheng, and tossed its head upward, throwing Enri into mid-air, where she landed precisely on its neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pressed its four limbs into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Dog let out a loud roar, seemingly telling Enri to sit tight, and sprinted toward the outermost perimeter of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No..., thank you, Xiao Hei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri finally reacted, crying tears of joy, her hands gripping the Evil Dog’s coarse, long black fur tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swift charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Dog arrived first at the corpse of a Paladin, knocking a group of low-tier undead in the vicinity flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone chains swung!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It used the chains to coil around the Paladin’s corpse and placed it on its back; Enri hurriedly held on tight to prevent the corpse from falling off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another member of the Paladin Order, seeing the Evil Dog and Enri suddenly charge into the battlefield, paused their heavy, ragged breathing, then roared and killed the undead in front:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks—Miss Enri!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fierce battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every unit had enemies to face; it seemed only Enri, who was an ordinary person, and the Evil Dog, which wasn't counted as combat power, were suited to handle tasks that no one else could spare the manpower for in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish! Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black figures of the Evil Dog and Enri moved constantly across the battlefield, bringing the corpses of the fallen Paladins back to a safe location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever they passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crowd of Paladins cast glances of gratitude, and the call of \"Miss Enri\" rang out continuously around the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things have deviated a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng saw Enri’s active figure and felt somewhat helpless: \"But the result isn't bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arrangement for Enri was originally for the class that masters the \"Commander\" system; his initial memory was to have Enri follow Renas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the war between the Empire and the Kingdom started every autumn, and the time was too long, so Tang Zheng simply arranged for Enri to be in the current plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no definitive mention of a famous \"Commander\" among the humans of this other world, but the \"Beast General\" Hektorwis among the demi-humans was explicitly mentioned to possess the command ability to \"withstand ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Enri was protected by the Evil Dog and was temporarily out of danger, Tang Zheng shifted his gaze upward, looking at the gray-robed mage besieged by a crowd of angels in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, Lightning Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage shouted and yelled in mid-air, casting magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue electric light blasted straight toward the Flame Archangel in front; the \"Lightning Strike,\" which possessed piercing effects, caused higher damage to the angels than \"Fireball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three consecutive Flame Archangels were pierced and dissipated into white specks of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strike Against Evil\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dominion Authority swung its magic spear of holy light, smashing it heavily toward the gray-robed mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pitch-black swarm of insects formed a shield in front of them. Under the attack of the magic spear, the swarm was scattered, but it blocked the Dominion Authority’s attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eyesore of an angel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage hurriedly retreated, opening up distance again to continue releasing magic attacks, their face already showing the exhaustion of excessive mana consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Nigun stared fixedly at the sky, constantly commanding the offensive of the [Sunlight Scripture].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This side shouldn't be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng thought to himself. Manipulating a 4th-tier angel to launch continuous attacks was a rather energy-consuming task for an ordinary person, but for him, it was quite easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the siege of eighty Flame Archangels and one 4th-tier angel, even as a magic caster in the Heroic realm, one would be somewhat stretched thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, even Gazef almost died under the dense angel offensive of the [Sunlight Scripture] troops. Although the strength of this high-level disciple before him was stronger, with the reinforcements of the 4th-tier angel, suppressing them was not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mana\" was the lifeline of a magic caster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, as long as the gray-robed mage did not flee, they would surely be defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Remedios... eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng withdrew his gaze and looked toward another part of the battlefield, at Remedios who was fighting the black-armored knight, his eyes revealing surprise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armor on Remedios’s shoulder had been damaged and was continuously spilling blood, and it wasn't just that spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including other wounds, blood was also flowing out incessantly, staining a large area of her silver armor blood-red!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Completely on the defensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng furrowed his brows, clearly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Remedios’s personality, her raw strength was quite high; even if she went head-to-head with Clementine, it wouldn't necessarily be easy for the latter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the Paladins of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranked first was the 6th Seat of the [Black Scripture], Remedios was ranked second, and third was the leader of the \"Crystal Tear\" adamantite team of the \"Dragon Kingdom,\" Serabure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios also held a holy sword, and the [Paladin] series of classes possessed means of protection and healing wounds, giving her extremely strong endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continuous bleeding—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The class ability of the [Dark Knight] only reduces healing effects by half. It shouldn't have a continuous bleeding effect. That sword in the black-armored knight’s hand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes, noticing that holy light flickered on Remedios from time to time, yet it could never effectively curb the wounds that were constantly spilling blood:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Corrupt Sword, Krokdabal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His [Cursed Knight] class also possessed a continuous bleeding effect that caused wounds to be unable to heal. If it was similar to the ability of that \"Corrupt Sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then low-tier healing magic would likely be unable to cure this type of injury!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder she was completely suppressed.\" Tang Zheng’s brows furrowed even deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To heal this kind of injury, one would at least need to use the 6th-tier \"Greater Healing\"; Tang Zheng had not mastered this spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even using the \"Magic Upward Ritual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest healing magic he had was the 3rd-tier \"Heal Heavy Wounds\"; raising it by two tiers only reached the 5th tier, failing to reach the 6th tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a scream rang out across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crimson\" Aorlande coughed up a mouthful of blood and flew backward, a thick arm flying through the air before dropping to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aorlande!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aorlande!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Jin and \"Black\" Pabeier cried out in alarm, immediately erupting with all their strength to briefly repel the Death Knight, which was preparing to deliver a finishing blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed uncontrollably from the severed arm, and the circle of tender red flesh around the wound began to rot, being corroded by negative energy at a speed visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It caused \"Crimson\" Aorlande to spill a mixture of saliva and blood from his mouth, and he stood up from the ground, baring his teeth and forcing himself to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That hurt like hell, Laozi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crimson\" Aorlande gasped for air and shouted, his face devoid of color and radiating a sense of weakness, yet his eyes were filled with the ferocity of a beast, like a wild animal facing death:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about me! Hold it back, or the entire defensive line will collapse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash with the Death Knight made Ge Jin and the others truly feel the power of this legendary undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a monster that knew no fatigue and could not be harmed, even with the temperament of Ge Jin and the others, a sense of despair inexplicably rose in their hearts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng’s gaze flickered; Ge Jin and the others could no longer suppress the Death Knight, and Remedios had also fallen into a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of undead, densely packed and surging from all directions, showed no signs of exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These two people, are they still waiting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng noticed that Kelart’s expression was becoming increasingly tense, and Captain Nigun’s complexion was equally gloomy and ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them were fools; they must have understood the danger of the situation, yet they both seemed to be waiting for the other to make the first move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they dared to march into the Abelion Hills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides must have had the confidence to defeat the Death Knight, and this \"confidence\" was the trump card held by the Holy Kingdom and the Silianjiaoguosuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps this is also the reason why the Alliance Leader has not yet appeared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wary of being directly targeted by both sides.\" Tang Zheng was interested in the trump cards of both parties, and the Alliance Leader was surely interested as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a situation with absolutely no intelligence, rashly showing oneself was an unwise choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It shouldn't be long now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked toward the Death Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crimson\" Aorlande was injured, and Ge Jin and the others could no longer suppress it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the location of the priest group!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelart couldn't help but clench her hands into fists, seeing the exhausted breathing of the priests behind her, her gaze shifting between the direction of her sister and the Death Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the Silianjiaoguosuo still waiting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelart was restless inside; with her intelligence, she could naturally understand that she was currently engaged in a mental battle with Captain Nigun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't afford to wait; the Holy Kingdom had the most people, the casualties of the Paladin Order were gradually increasing, and the situation on her sister's side was also unfavorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she waited any longer...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelart’s slender, fair fingers reached toward the magic pouch at her waist; this was an opportunity to completely eradicate the demi-humans, and if it were used, there might not be another chance later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, heh, I never thought there would come a day when I would be conflicted over such a thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy Queen Calca, Your Majesty...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelart let out a breath, a flash of helplessness crossing her long, cunning eyes, and her palm firmly grasped the magic pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at the moment she was about to take it out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump, thump—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump, thump—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth shook, and intense battle cries came from the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beast General\" Heketuoweishi led a group of demi-humans, charging over at high speed; the dust kicked up by the demi-humans’ charge was like a giant wave crashing down, knocking away and crushing the undead blocking the path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden arrival of the demi-humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a shot of adrenaline, causing the depressed and disadvantaged human troops to rally once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These bastards!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelart loosened her hand from the magic pouch, looking at the large number of demi-humans arriving from afar, an angry expression on her face as she gritted her teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the commotion caused by so many undead, it is impossible for these demi-humans not to have noticed, yet they only arrive now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is clearly an attempt to let our human elite forces suffer damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coldness and a sharp glint flashed in Kelart’s long eyes; she did not believe that these demi-humans could not notice the movement of so many undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they couldn't even do that, the various demi-human tribes would have been wiped out long ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to notice the movement of the demi-humans was the gray-robed mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These demi-humans have arrived at just the right time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage’s aura was clearly somewhat weak, and seeing the arrival of the demi-humans, he realized their mission this time had failed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"4th Tier Magic: 'Insect Swarm'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dense, cloud-like mass of flying insects swarmed from the gray-robed mage’s sleeve, rapidly entangling the Dominion Authority closest to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage retreated rapidly, flying down from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rotten Sword! It's time to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage shouted at the black-armored knight who was fighting excitedly below, his figure flying over the heads of Remedios and the other, arriving in front of the Death Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fireball!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fireball flew out, detonating in front of Ge Jin and the others, creating a shockwave that forced the three of them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's stop here for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored knight put away the longsword in his hand, sneered at Remedios, and swept his gaze hotly over the holy sword:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time, you won't be so lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't think you can escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios shouted, wanting to pursue, but due to excessive blood loss, her movements had become somewhat stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored knight moved his feet, quickly leaving the spot and rushing toward the location of the Death Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mission failed; there will inevitably be punishment from the Alliance Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage spoke with a headache, one hand pressed against the Death Knight and the other against the black-armored knight, chanting in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Teleportation'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As space distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three figures of the Death Knight vanished into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2576,"2026-06-21T02:30:17.060Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","90f1b050755fd368dc6909088fdaae6c4982c9c249083de4b12979b43b74043d","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-314","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-312",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]