[{"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-354":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},2349562,4592,"Chapter 354: This Plan is a Divine Plan!","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-354",354,"\u003Cp>Clementine’s eye twitched, her expression stiffening. To think she could hear that monster described as \"easy to get along with\" from someone else’s mouth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps monsters have their own way of communicating with one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cast a cautious glance at Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he really a god-man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, our plan...\" Clementine licked the corner of her mouth, fear showing in her purple pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had deeply experienced the terror of the young man before her; despite possessing immense strength, he had kept it hidden all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't even revealed it when dealing with that god-man monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This only made him all the more unfathomable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is your plan, not mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng lowered his head, adjusting the \"otherworld version of the nine-linked rings\" in his hand, the silver metal constantly emitting crisp \"clinking\" sounds in his palm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaking intelligence about the 'god-man,' and 'accidentally'... well, triggering a war between the Theocracy and the surviving True Dragon Lords, so that the Theocracy would be caught in the crossfire or destroyed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a deep-seated desire for revenge, Clementine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine’s eyes trembled slightly, cold sweat appearing behind the fluffy golden hair covering her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could not detect any emotional shift in the other party’s words, making it impossible to judge the young man’s true thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the reason she had never been able to determine whether he was a \"god-man\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had disclosed this plan from the very beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were a god-man, logically speaking, the young man shouldn't have let her live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A plan like this, done purely for the sake of venting, is meaningless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng finished assembling the \"otherworld version of the nine-linked rings\" in his hand, then slowly raised his head and looked calmly ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her copper-orange long and short boots were paired together, revealing sturdy, rounded thighs and a toned, flat abdomen; her figure could be described as hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine’s body tensed for a moment, then relaxed again, knowing clearly that with Tang Zheng’s strength, if he truly wanted to kill her, she would have no power to resist at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really think the Slane Theocracy doesn't know about the existence of god-men?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng spoke flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of the [Black Scripture] knew many secrets; after all, this team existed to capture the \"Catastrophe Dragon Lord,\" which was the sealed magic tree in the Great Forest of Tob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, what I am more curious about is what agreement the legendary [Dark God] and the former Slane Theocracy reached with the surviving True Dragon Lords?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp glint flashed in Tang Zheng’s eyes, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will help you investigate, my lord.\" Clementine responded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng remained noncommittal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tracing time back 500 years, even Zesshi Zetsumei had not been born yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secrets of this level were now known only to the Platinum Dragon Lord; it was highly likely that the Theocracy would not leave any written records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although this country is filled with a sense of false holiness, for humanity at present, it still has a necessity to exist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to this, it is more important that you manage to investigate the location of the treasury where the 'Six Great Gods' artifacts are stored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng tossed the otherworld version of the nine-linked rings over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine reached out and grabbed the peculiar metal structure, responding: \"Yes, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After obtaining this otherworld version of the nine-linked rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clementine turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party was someone Zesshi Zetsumei had sent to ask him for a toy; the reason she dispatched Clementine was likely because she felt Clementine had had contact with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a pity I can't leave a 'magic mark'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zesshi Zetsumei had flaws in her heart, but that didn't mean she was stupid; if he left a magical mark on the \"nine-linked rings,\" with Zesshi Zetsumei’s strength, she would very likely discover it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The good relationship that had just been established would inevitably go down the drain, or even turn into complete hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zesshi Zetsumei was an important force for countering the Bone King!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other party’s chaotic class structure is a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng frowned slightly; re-adjusting Zesshi Zetsumei’s classes was not difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing to de-level would do it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that leveling up was likely troublesome; he didn't know if the energy from converting neutral angels into experience would have the same effect on people from another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng had never experimented with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he didn't have the time, but that he might not even have enough experience to level himself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is all I can do for now; once I master the ability to resist the influence of World-Class Items, I can take some forceful measures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng pondered silently, his eyes gradually becoming serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Church Conference Hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pure white, holy environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the large conference table, the six Pontiffs, Tang Zheng, \"Peach\" Isadro, and Remedios—a total of 9 people—sat at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although \"Black\" Pavel was powerful and one of the Nine Colors of the Holy Kingdom, he was not qualified to participate in this meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Fusion Potion,\" angels, and a series of other matters were currently top secret, known to only a handful of people in the entire Theocracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy, this matter not only involved the strength of their respective countries but also the foundation of humanity, so naturally, the fewer people who knew, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even \"Peach\" Isadro was not qualified to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng sat in an arched conference chair, his gaze fixed on Remedios beside him, their eyes meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared in Remedios’s usually sharp gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng nodded in response and looked at the documents in his hand, thinking to himself: \"Since Remedios is here, it means the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy have basically reached an agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the conference table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What kind of talk is that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The procedure for activating a massive magic ritual is complex; it involves not only the arrangement of various magical materials but also an understanding of magic...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Holy Kingdom can send people to learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isadro, most of the magic casters in your Holy Kingdom are faith-based spellcasters, and learning the ritual requires spellcasters proficient in mana-based magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please allow this old man to speak directly; I do not believe you can learn the magic ritual, and even if you could, the time wasted would be too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"............!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voices of \"Peach\" Isadro and several Pontiffs arguing could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios’s gaze was slightly vacant; she had always been unable to understand politics and magic, and she felt a headache whenever she heard anything related to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was more appropriate to leave it to Isadro to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios tilted her head slightly, looking from time to time at Tang Zheng, who was flipping through the documents, admiration showing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt her intuition was still quite sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang was indeed a very excellent person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, Isadro had opposed her having too much contact with Tang, but now he had admitted that this was a narrow-minded and wrong idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Queen’s ideal was \"to make the weak populace feel happy and build a country where no one weeps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios firmly believed in this vow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of the Holy Queen, she was willing to fight for this ideal, and now with Tang Zheng’s potion, this vow might be realized ahead of schedule! \"My judgment has its good moments too, Kelart.\" Remedios looked at Tang Zheng from the corner of her eye, whispering to herself inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng’s attention was focused on the documents before him, surprise and a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This document was the research result of the \"Frogman Egg\" he had previously given to the Slane Theocracy; according to the Slane Theocracy’s research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Frogman Egg\" could indeed be used as a material for fusion, and the amount of \"Fusion Potion\" consumed was not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that compared to the fusion of believers and infants, the time the angel existed would be shorter with the \"Frogman Egg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also some more detailed experiments included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the \"Frogman Egg\" could not be directly fused into an angel; it required the nourishment of holy energy. The simplest way was to use healing magic to imbue the \"Frogman Egg\" with a trace of holy energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the Theocracy, to be able to research such detailed information in such a short time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng flipped through the documents, his eyes growing brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered that the \"Frogman Egg\" could be adjusted with the technology of artificial monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Artificial Monster\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the research of that [Zuranon] member who died at Tang Zheng’s hands, a type of alchemy magic that forcibly ripened \"Demi-human Eggs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What interested Tang Zheng was not the \"artificial monster\" itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that this magical alchemy method could ripen the frogman egg and then turn it back into a frogman egg, using it as a kind of disguised magic item!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng temporarily suppressed the research ideas in his heart, flipped the document in his hand to the last page, and narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng sneered in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the last page of the document, there was a very brief sentence: \"The 'Frogman Egg' is not suitable as a fusion material for the highest-tier angels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, the Theocracy does not intend to give up on using infants as integration materials. And in terms of lifespan, the most suitable candidates would have to be—the Elf race!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a possibility that the Slane Theocracy and the Elf Kingdom will go to war ahead of schedule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought popped into Tang Zheng's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steady and respectful voice of \"Pink\" Isaduro came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng raised his head and noticed that everyone at the table was looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wrinkles on the face of the Water Scripture Chief Xidinu piled up as he smiled and said, \"Tang, regarding the distribution of the 'Integration Potion'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, it seems you have already reached an agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's expression was calm as he closed the documents in his hands: \"Due to the limited materials for the potion, I can produce about one bottle per day without being affected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this quantity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Theocracy side and the Holy Kingdom side couldn't help but frown; although they had anticipated the quantity would be low, they hadn't expected it to be this low!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the sake of convenience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the end of each month, you may send people to the hilly region, and you can divide the 30 bottles of alchemical potion among yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng spoke indifferently, not caring about what everyone was thinking at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth Scripture Chief Lei Meng took a deep look at Tang Zheng and sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Theocracy's original plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the other party arrived in the Theocracy, they had no intention of letting Tang Zheng return, planning to keep him in the Theocracy or even have him join it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Team Leader Tang before them seemed to have foreseen everything long ago, not only dragging the Holy Kingdom into the mix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even, with just a few words, pulling the Holy Kingdom—which had no qualifications to be involved—to the same level as their Slane Theocracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, if they dared to forcibly detain this Team Leader Tang, the Holy Kingdom would absolutely launch a war without any hesitation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Team Leader Tang hails from the Re-Estize Kingdom; does this matter need to be discussed with the Kingdom...\" The Fire Scripture Chief Berenice raised her rounded cheeks and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides stared intently at Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a small amount of potion was not enough to divide between two countries, and it would be even more troublesome if another country were added, but this question had to be asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng shook his head, causing everyone to feel a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I am from the Kingdom, I am clear that the 'Integration Potion' is not suitable for use within the Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng feigned helplessness, his words revealing a hint of disappointment toward the Kingdom:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This power can achieve better results within the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking up to this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's tone suddenly shifted, his expression becoming serious: \"I am handing the power of this potion to both countries out of consideration for humanity as a whole, and I hope both countries will use this power to protect humanity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The atmosphere became solemn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang, our Theocracy is in agreement with your will on this point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Scripture Chief Xidinu placed his hands together on the table and responded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Holy Kingdom is the same.\" \"Pink\" Isaduro spoke immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before any major crisis arises, I personally still hope that both countries can keep this secret hidden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on Tang Zheng's face as he spoke gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Lord Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pink\" Isaduro replied very firmly: \"This power is too special; even for the sake of your safety, we will not leak it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seconded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"……!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of Scripture Chiefs also nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This power to permanently create summoned monsters would inevitably cause major trouble if discovered by other countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What concerned the Scripture Chiefs most was that if the Council State found out, it would very likely attract the prying eyes of that True Dragon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This shall be a secret shared by the three of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rough voice of the Earth Scripture Chief Lei Meng rang out; even this man, who was always cold, became uncharacteristically serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides had long since placed Tang Zheng, this adventurer, on an equal footing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A secret, is it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedios whispered to herself, and facing this scene of witnessing history, she couldn't help but say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Usually, secret operations have their own code names to prevent being seen through; why not give this secret a project name as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Scripture Chiefs were thoughtful, feeling that this suggestion was good, as this matter involved the foundation and future of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they encountered spies investigating in secret, it would be dangerous if information like \"Integration Potion\" were exposed without a unified term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Tang?\" \"Pink\" Isaduro spoke first; since the Captain had proposed it, he naturally could not disregard his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he also felt that this suggestion was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, Tang, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Scripture Chief Xidinu smiled as he exchanged glances with the other Scripture Chiefs and spoke with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that is the case, let's call it the 'Divine Project'.\" Tang Zheng thought for a moment and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2495,"2026-06-21T02:30:17.060Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b6f915562fae469fbff93876f2e62899f34ec68f48e1bfa7f196992b7735f5cc","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-355","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-353",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]