[{"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-342":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},2349550,4592,"Chapter 342: The Dragon King Form That Cannot Cast Magic: Conflict","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-342",342,"\u003Cp>A few passive abilities are not complicated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng raised his arm and looked at his palm and skin; there were no changes. \"Golden Dragon Scale: Strengthening,\" \"Claw Attack: Wing: Strengthening,\" and the other first five passives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that these passives could only be used after transforming; there were no passive boosts in human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True Dragon King's Whisper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng saw the vague description of this passive, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly chanted in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magic Arrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—swish—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten white arrows of light flew out, accurately striking a rock in the distance and shattering it into powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magic can still be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation Tang Zheng was worried about did not occur, and he frowned slightly: \"Then what is the ability of this passive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to look down at the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consumes 10% of HP and MP to transform? It’s actually a percentage-based consumption.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This skill shouldn't have existed originally. Is it because I took the [Dragon Transcendence] job while in human form that this skill appeared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng was thoughtful and even a bit surprised; he realized his understanding of jobs was still somewhat shallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he looked at the remaining two job skills, he discovered that both were in a grayed-out state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flame Breath: Degradation (Can be used after transformation)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sulfur Breath: Degradation (Can be used after transformation)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This should mean they cannot be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng felt he might need to study \"Human Form\" and \"Dragon King Form\" properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some abilities between these two forms were likely not interchangeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of a special job of the dragon race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aside from the standard dragon combat specialization, it also has an additional stat increase from 'Dragon Transcendence Power,' and most uniquely, it has a level cap of 10.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng raised his palm and rubbed his cheek; he felt today was simply a lucky day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this super-high stat bonus alone made it worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know that in the game \"Yggdrasil,\" whether it was a high-tier job or a special job, the job level was only 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the native jobs possessed by the dragons of this other world could generally be leveled up to 10!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder the dragon race was the strongest race in this other world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Golden Dragon King Transformation!\" Tang Zheng whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure of the Golden Dragon King, over 20 meters tall, reappeared in the valley, its golden scales shining brilliantly under the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sulfurous odor overflowed from its mouth and nose; as Tang Zheng, transformed into the Golden Dragon King, breathed, sparks of fire were exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by standing there!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying sense of oppression constantly affected the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Tang Zheng had no initial worries; he curiously waved his dragon claws and wings, and even controlled his dragon tail to curl into a circle:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no obstruction at all; it feels as proficient as controlling my own body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice he emitted was different from his original human voice; it had become rough, cold, and possessed a sense of majesty and metallic texture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the attribute panel again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Dragon Transcendence] job skills had recovered and were in a usable state, yet the magic skills on the panel had all turned gray, indicating they were unusable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magic Arrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng initiated the magic and opened his mouth to chant, but nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's it; this must be the effect of the passive ability 'True Dragon King's Whisper'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magic is unaffected in human form, but in Dragon King form, the power of tier magic cannot be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng tried other skills one by one and found that only magic could not be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this situation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's pupils grew brighter: \"Does this mean that in Dragon King form, I can learn Origin Magic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier magic and Origin Magic are in conflict!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once one masters tier magic, they cannot use Origin Magic; this is also why the Dragon Kings call tier magic filth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that normal magic cannot be used in Dragon King form is, from another perspective, actually good news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's still uncertain; it requires further verification.\" Tang Zheng was somewhat excited; he felt that this situation was very likely influenced by that True Dragon King heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible not to be excited!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Origin Magic—the strongest power in the other world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside the power of Origin Magic itself, the job structure of a True Dragon King generally includes three jobs in addition to the standard 50 levels of racial jobs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon Transcendence 10lv, Primal Chanter 10lv, World Connector 10lv!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an 80-level standard job construction, the remaining 20 levels would be developed by different True Dragon Kings in different directions according to their own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the Platinum Dragon King's [Soul Adorer] or the Elder Coffin Dragon King's [Soul Blasphemer].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I could get my hands on the [World Connector] job, that would truly be a massive gain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the situation of these True Dragon Kings, this world-class job clearly possesses a \"World Protection\" similar to world-class items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full while passed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Tang Zheng calm his emotions; involving Origin Magic subconsciously made him think of the Elder Coffin Dragon King's \"Soul-Destroying Breath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he just thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soul-Destroying Breath\" is different from other Origin Magic; it is a power that the living cannot use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one is prepared to sacrifice their own soul and perish together, similar to the world-class item \"Downfall of Castle and Country,\" where everyone gets wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Coffin Dragon King's act of transforming himself into an undead to exploit a bug is a different matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng currently does not know if he can obtain Origin Magic, and even if he could, he has no intention of transforming himself into an undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plans can't keep up with changes; why does it feel like I'm going to develop in the direction of two panels?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng muttered, thinking about how some abilities of the human form and the dragon form were not shared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the various stats were unaffected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I need to test some skills to determine more detailed information!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First is—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soul of the Heroic Spirit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white, sacred light emerged and split from the body of the golden dragon Tang Zheng had transformed into. In the blink of an eye, it condensed in mid-air into a dragon image identical to Tang Zheng, only white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the trump card move of a special job, even the dragon form can be transformed together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked at the pure white dragon hovering in mid-air, also flapping its wings, his pupils widening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, if I combine it with...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Physical Armament!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white dragon of the Soul of the Heroic Spirit was quickly covered by a layer of crimson armor, with basin-sized scale patterns covering its entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the Soul of the Heroic Spirit dragon, which had just looked like a construct creature, turn into an image similar to a fire dragon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard outside the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Kingdom squad, led by Remedios, was confronting a member of the [Sunlight Scripture].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you think you're talking to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios held a member of the [Sunlight Scripture] in one hand and spoke coldly from a position of superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I didn't!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scripture member was a bit stunned and subconsciously took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a magic caster, how could they compare to the speed of a warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios looked at the frightened Scripture member in front of her with contempt: \"Did the Slane Theocracy not teach you the proper etiquette when facing someone of higher status from another country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the figure was taller, they were easily grabbed by the collar and lifted with one hand by Remedios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caused the other members of the [Sunlight Scripture] present to all take defensive postures, and the scene became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Ian finally walked out of the castle; his usually gentle face had become rarely bitter and ugly during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission has not only made no progress, but with the appearance of the people from the Holy Kingdom, many variables have been added; it is impossible for the other party to have appeared by coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that Team Leader Tang of the \"Free Will\" who sent someone to notify the Holy Kingdom, which shows that the other party harbors a vigilant heart toward their Silianjiaoguosuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all the fault of the \"Wind Flower Scripture\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did they have to seize the potion that Team Leader Tang gifted to the Holy Kingdom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Ian actually felt a bit of blame toward the High Priests for their lack of foresight, though he would certainly not reveal this thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Remedios, I apologize to you on his behalf.\" Captain Ian walked to the front, trying his best to keep his tone calm, speaking with apology and making a concession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not ask what exactly had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor did he dwell on who was right or wrong, because that was meaningless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the people from the Holy Kingdom appeared here, Captain Ian knew that the other party would inevitably look for trouble, even though he had already warned his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios sneered: \"My personal honor or disgrace is of no importance. I am the Captain of the Paladin Order! I represent the honor of the Roble Holy Kingdom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This disrespect, no matter what, cannot be ignored!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a blade rubbing against its scabbard rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios drew her holy sword and thrust it into the ground before her, pressing both hands onto the hilt, solemn and grave: \"Therefore—I, in the capacity of a Paladin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Initiate a fair duel, and use the outcome as a response!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black\" Pavel, who had originally just been watching all this silently with his arms crossed, suddenly changed expression upon hearing the word \"duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Captain has grown, too.\" \"Pink\" Isadoro wore a look of relief on his middle-aged uncle face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Paladin identity\" represents the individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the result, it would not escalate to the level of the nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile Captain Ian was barely maintaining froze on his face; with their status, how could they possibly represent only themselves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What angered Captain Ian even more was that Remedios had not looked him in the eye from start to finish; the so-called \"fair duel\" was not addressed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a form of invisible humiliation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how angry Captain Ian was, he knew clearly that his strength was even weaker than that of the former Captain Nigun, and he was simply no match for Remedios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the handsome Paladin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Clementine was leaning against the Damenkou, greeting them in a cloyingly sweet voice, the corners of her mouth gradually splitting open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clementine!\" Remedios’s tone was icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi, Mr. Paladin, so serious; you must look good when you cry!\" Clementine smiled provocatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Acceleration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine’s figure vanished from where she stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios’s pupils narrowed slightly as she grabbed the holy sword in her hand and blocked it in front of her left chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp sound of impact rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios pressed down with her sword, her gaze cold as she lifted her right leg to kick horizontally; her super-fast reaction time allowed her to execute the most suitable attack method at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How rude, for a woman.\" Clementine mocked mercilessly, stepping back, yet the short awl in her right hand stabbed out sharply once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Steel Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of blue light flashed over the holy sword, and its speed and power intensified suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine’s purple pupils were filled with excited madness; she changed the short blade she had thrust out to a horizontal grip: \"Fortress of No Fall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, muffled sound of collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios’s sword swing was neutralized by the defensive martial art, her neat tea-colored hair came loose, and her voice grew even colder: \"Flowing Water Acceleration, Steel Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hee hee, Flowing Water Acceleration, Super Evasion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine did not retreat; instead, she stepped forward, her beast-like aura becoming even more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were pressed tightly against their opponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They swung the holy sword and short awl without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding—ding—clang clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense sound of collision echoed through the courtyard, and the sparks blooming between the metal weapons illuminated the pupils of both Remedios and Clementine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was cold and icy, the other cruelly joyful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements grew faster and faster, nearly turning into afterimages; among those present, only a handful could capture their movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful strength of the Heroic Realm was on full display, leaving everyone shocked and forced to step back to give the two more space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all you can do, hide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your expression is amazing, completely different from the small fry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine’s greedy and fiery emotions seemed to overflow from her face, her lithe body displaying terrifying flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A split second too slow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine was excited inside, her eyes like those of a sharp hawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword-type weapons had a distance advantage over the short awl in her hand; if the distance were opened, it would be disadvantageous, but close-quarters combat could further suppress the opponent’s sword-swinging movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the Holy Kingdom’s strongest Paladin, the suppression I can achieve is limited, but it is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine’s eyes caught a flaw, and her delicate waist bent at an incredible angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short awl instantly bypassed the gap of the holy sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios subconsciously tilted her head, and the cold, sharp short awl flew past, nearly grazing her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Air Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios roared, not affected in the slightest by the previous attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine raised her hand to swipe at her waist, drawing another short awl to block in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful force caused her to retreat, leaving a shallow scratch on the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad reflexes~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine tilted her head, laughing wantonly: \"To be able to dodge even that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located on the top floor of the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng stood by the window, watching the battle below with some surprise and calmness: \"So these two actually started fighting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just returned from the depths of the southern mountain range, not expecting to see this grand drama as soon as he arrived at the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2444,"2026-06-21T02:30:17.060Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1ba3082044966faf908be0f28935386974f4344f3572aa76a89652980c33b62a","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-343","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-341",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]