[{"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-355":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},2349563,4592,"Chapter 355: Ending the Mission of [Blue Rose]","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-355",355,"\u003Cp>Three years before the New Era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 20th day of the Month of Wind, the fifth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the valleys of the Abelion Hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense, thumb-sized specks of holy energy, like fireflies, converged rapidly toward the center like a torrent, releasing a dazzling radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The holy light dyed the area pure white as the holy energy was gradually absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white light began to fade, revealing a figure in white robes at the center of the glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the disappearance of the final glimmer of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng appeared at the very center of the ritual, his entire body enveloped in a faint light that subsequently vanished completely into his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Experience Bar: 1.50m\u002F1.88m]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The business in the Theocracy is over for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng felt his whole body filled with holy energy, a warm and cozy sensation, and couldn't help but stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having stayed in the Theocracy for nearly 10 days, he had collected over fifteen million experience points; now that he had returned to the hills, his first task was naturally to secure those points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zesshi Zetsumei must be very angry right now, but it’s the people of the [Black Scripture] who should have a headache; she’ll probably take it out on them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng chuckled as he thought about his behavior when leaving the Theocracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the three parties confirmed their subsequent plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was naturally no need for Tang Zheng and the Holy Kingdom to continue staying, so they planned to leave the Theocracy the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zesshi Zetsumei suddenly approached him, following her somewhat overbearing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The new toy you made is not bad; just leave it in the Theocracy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think a weakling like you can escape before my eyes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, may I ask, do you know the ability of this feather necklace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That magic item? It seems to be the tool the blonde one used before; what was its ability again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tang Zheng silently put on [Messenger of Hilmi] and activated the item's ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bronze feather the height of a person appeared first, then transformed into a Flame Archangel, and Tang Zheng’s figure vanished from before Zesshi Zetsumei’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>End of flashback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The intention of those Pontiffs in gifting me this magic item was likely based on the premise of my safety.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng lowered his head, reached under his neck to remove the bronze feather necklace, and the corners of his mouth curled up imperceptibly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of teleportation, it doesn't compare to true [Teleportation] magic, and it requires mana consumption, so for me, it's better than nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for the identity of the adventurer 'Tang', this item is still quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy should focus most of their energy on the \"Holy Project\" next!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder what kind of expression that Holy Queen will have when Remedios and the others return to the Holy Kingdom and she unexpectedly gains such astonishing results?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the head of a nation, there should at least be some show of appreciation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng was actually looking forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 5,000 angels per year is a powerful force for the various human nations, but for Tang Zheng, it is still far from enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of the gains from this trip to the Slane Theocracy is a more comprehensive understanding of the 'Integration Potion'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Holy Project?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp glint flickered in Tang Zheng's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true core of this project is not the thousands of low-tier angels and the few mid-tier angels that the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy have produced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't forget!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tenth-tier magic \"Armageddon (Good)\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needs to further research and determine the application of the \"Frogman Egg: Artificial Monster\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I always feel like there's a mountain of things to arrange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The application of 'Frogman Egg: Artificial Monster' and neutral angels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The advancement plan for the Valley of Despair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The next arrangements for the Kingdom, and so on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng breathed in the fresh air of the valley, feeling quite a headache at the many things that needed to be arranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important thing is still class building and leveling up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned his status panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The [Sword Saint] class has been removed; next, I should further determine the class build for the True Dragon Lord system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked thoughtful, then whispered: \"Teleport.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air contracted, and his figure vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Tobl Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outskirts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall, lush trees stood with their branches intertwined, forming a single canopy; at a glance, all that entered his vision was a deep sea of forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle, rustle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five figures of different builds stepped on the rotting leaves and lush weeds on the ground, moving slowly toward the depths of the Tobl Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various insect chirps and bird calls surged from all directions, forming a dense wave of sound that vibrated the air, carrying a terrifying, clamorous quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, silver-bright dagger with blood-like veins cut through the air, slicing through the bushes and weeds blocking the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ga~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look what I found.\" Tia stepped on the weeds ahead, squatted down, and carefully pulled out a shorter herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina glanced at it, continued to observe the surroundings vigilantly, and said indifferently: \"Enge herb, a specialty of the Tobl Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The core ingredient for making healing potions, priced at about 5 to 7 silver coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good harvest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tia expressionlessly placed the herb carefully into the magic belt at her waist, a look of satisfaction appearing in her eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the resource-rich Tobl Forest; the harvest of herbs alone might equal 1\u002F5 of this commission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack, clack~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hard armor rubbed together, making a faint sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran, in red armor, carried an intimidating iron hammer on her shoulders and followed closely behind: \"You two, don't forget the mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tia stood up, kept her dagger in hand with Tina on the left and right to scout the path ahead, and said easily: \"This counts as an unexpected gain from the mission; there's no reason to refuse it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least for now, there is nothing unusual about the Tobl Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should still be cautious.\" A cool, smiling voice came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus and Evileye were at the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus wore a full suit of armor constructed of gold and platinum, engraved with unicorn decorations; this was the magic armor known as \"Pure White Snow\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a simple cloak over her back, a magic item known as the \"Cloak of Rat Speed\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such attire left no doubt about Lakyus's serious attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for Evileye, who appeared relaxed, the entire [Blue Rose] was fully armed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the perilous Tobl Forest; encountering any form of danger is possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to previous investigations, this should be the territory of the Forest Wise King; the Adventurer's Guild does not have specific intelligence on this magical beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran’s sharp gaze looked toward the dark corners of the forest from time to time, and she spoke steadily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of strength, it has fully reached the level of an Adamantite-ranked adventurer, so we do indeed need to be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye, wrapped in a black robe, followed behind the group with light steps; the mask with a ruby embedded in the forehead lifted slightly, and she suddenly warned: \"Something is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lush grass and bushes began to stir, and the various insect chirps and bird calls vanished all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magical wolves with pitch-black fur darted quickly through the jungle, approaching the direction of [Blue Rose] and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina spoke: \"They are in all 4 directions.\" \"The number is probably over 30; it should be a large pack of magical wolves,\" Tina said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran took the huge crushing hammer off her shoulder, a fiery look appearing on her face: \"No wonder there aren't many monsters nearby; I can stretch my muscles again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus’s emerald eyes swept slightly: \"Since we cannot avoid it, let's finish it quickly; Evileye, you take guard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Captain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Received!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus and the other three each rushed in a different direction, instantly colliding with the pack of magic wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hissing of weapons being swung and the miserable shrieks of the magic wolves suddenly rang out in the forest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than 30 magic wolves had already been wiped out, and a bloody scent filled the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Evileye, I'll leave the rest to you.\" Lakyus pulled her magic sword out of a magic wolf's head and looked up toward Evileye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye nodded and whispered a chant: \"No Scent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of magic power invisible to the naked eye spread out, and the bloody scent in the air was quickly cleared away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since there is a large pack of magic wolves here, it means we have already approached the depths of the Tob Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran walked out from another part of the jungle and grinned: \"Perhaps we'll run into the legendary Wise King of the Forest later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus wore a thoughtful expression and waved her arm forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of Blue Rose gathered together again and continued to advance toward the depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lush branches and trees grew increasingly tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the daytime, the dense leaves blocked the light, making the surroundings grow dimmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, Devil Leader?\" Gagaran noticed Lakyus's furrowed brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels a bit strange, but I can't put my finger on it.\" Lakyus parted her lips, then shook her head, her fair cheeks tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept feeling that this Tob Forest held an inexplicable sense of eeriness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina and Tia also put away their previously relaxed attitudes and kept observing their surroundings with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My intuition tells me there is indeed a problem here,\" Tina said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A woman's sixth sense?\" Gagaran asked strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you have one, you big lug?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina retorted mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mission given to us by the Adventurer's Guild is to investigate the depths of the Tob Forest; the reason given is the abnormalities over the past half year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tia stopped the argument between Gagaran and Tina and spoke in a low, analytical voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to current intelligence, over the past half year, villages around the Tob Forest have rarely been attacked by monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although this is a good thing, it is strange compared to previous years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group fell into a brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they could not determine what had caused this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of which, 'Freewill' has now become the kingdom's second Adamantite-ranked adventurer team ahead of us.\" Gagaran curled her lips, speaking with some annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The undead incident at the Azerlisia Mountains...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Leader Tang is indeed remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus suddenly felt a bit dejected and let her shoulders slump: \"Really, being beaten to the punch by them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, we're following right behind them now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as we complete this investigation mission, it should be enough to be promoted to an 'Adamantite-ranked' adventurer team. So cheer up, Devil Leader!\" Gagaran encouraged her heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright light flashed in Lakyus's emerald pupils, her spirits began to rise, and she clenched her fist tightly to cheer herself on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should have entered the depths of the Tob Forest by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye, who had been silent, spoke calmly: \"Haven't you noticed that the number of monsters is even lower than in the outer areas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made Lakyus, Gagaran, and the others freeze, and they immediately realized this point as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder I always felt something was strange,\" Tina said thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Life Detection'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye cast the magic directly and chanted softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint ripple of magic power quickly spread and surged into the depths of the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-how is this possible!\" Evileye's voice suddenly rose, emitting an incredulous and excited tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, Evileye?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus's expression tightened, and she quickly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran, Tina, and Tia looked over while maintaining their guard, their bodies tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If something could make the little one feel incredulous, it must be an unexpected situation beyond everyone's anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the northeast direction, there are about several thousand, no, tens of thousands of life energy signatures!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye looked up toward the northeast, her voice full of confusion and astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tens of thousands?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus's expression went slightly blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them had expected such a thing to happen; tens of thousands of life energy signatures gathered together, and in the depths of the Tob Forest—no matter how one thought about it, it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simultaneously quickened their pace and moved rapidly toward the direction Evileye had detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rotten, foul stench began to grow increasingly thick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lush shrubs and grass even began to show signs of withering and yellowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a rolling hill at a rift in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus and the other three were covering their noses, looking down at the foot of the hill in shock; the foul stench was emanating from there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense green figures were gathered there, making noisy \"walah walah\" sounds, and black, cloud-like swarms of flies filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, they were all Goblins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the depth of the Tob Forest; why are there so many Goblins here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran's expression was somewhat dull as she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the people on the scene could answer this question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could the abnormality of the Tob Forest be related to these Goblins?\" Tina covered her nose tightly and muttered to herself in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she also felt that a weak race like Goblins shouldn't have anything to do with this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps...\" Lakyus whispered, but before she could finish, a cold chill suddenly rose from her spine and shot straight to her brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ripples appeared in the air out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure in a red robe appeared behind the members of Blue Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye reacted immediately and was just about to cast magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Undead Control!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hoarse voice rang out, and Evileye's body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2337,"2026-06-21T02:30:17.060Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4e073b3b9b796bfe543e2aa7da0091f7ae0d80a3bca9cdf41fa2e0604de48341","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-356","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-354",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]