[{"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-356":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},2349564,4592,"Chapter 356: Second Plan, Monster: The Great Dragon Appears","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-356",356,"\u003Cp>——Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the cuff of a red robe, a hand encased in a black leather glove reached out, grabbing toward the stiff body of Evileye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of [Blue Rose] lying prone on the hillside reacted at the same moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus’s eyes widened in fury; the chill rising from her spine transformed into rage as she instantly drew her magic sword and sprang from her spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran’s tall frame also displayed reaction speeds far beyond her size, swinging her crushing hammer: \"Get out of the way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninjutsu: Immobilizing Bind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina whispered, forming hand seals with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninjutsu: Shadow Stealth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tia vanished into thin air, emerging from the shadow behind the mysterious red-robed figure, one hand gripping a cold, gleaming red-silk dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struck viciously toward the heart on the mysterious red-robed figure’s back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four members of [Blue Rose] had launched their offensive; Lakyus and Gagaran attacked from left and right, Tina restricted the opponent's movements, and Tia attacked from behind, sealing the escape route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation reversed in an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious red-robed figure seemed not to see the attacks at all, continuing to reach for Evileye, right at the moment the fingertips were about to make contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye’s stiff shoulder swayed, and she retreated nimbly, causing the mysterious red-robed figure’s palm to grasp at empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng, disguised as the mysterious red-robed figure, watched Evileye, who had shaken off the \"Undead Control\" after only a moment of stiffness, a flash of regret crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three attacks from the left, right, and rear also descended simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dimensional Move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive roar erupted from the hillside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tia’s strike missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacks from Lakyus and Gagaran slammed into the ground, causing a violent tremor; a crater appeared where Tang Zheng had been standing, and a plume of dust billowed into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacks had missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blue Rose] did not pursue immediately, but instead quickly assumed a defensive stance, looking toward the opposite side with vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastard, who are you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran was furious, her muscles tensed, making her already tall frame appear even more ferocious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus gripped her pitch-black magic sword with both hands, looking coldly ahead, her eyes filled with gravity: \"Are you alright, Evileye?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine. This opponent is not simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low, hoarse voice that could not distinguish gender came from behind Evileye’s mask, while her heart was filled with astonishment and anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wearing a magic ring that concealed her status as an undead, and she also possessed a treasure from her homeland, a magic item called the \"Shroud of Repose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could also suppress the scent of undeath and decay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these two magic items, no one should have been able to discover her identity as an undead, yet this mysterious person who suddenly appeared had used magic capable of controlling the undead the moment they arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something suspicious about this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dust settled~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious red-robed figure appeared in the field of vision of the [Blue Rose] members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red magic robe, the head covered by a loose red hood, and a mask on the face; the attire was extremely mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging solely by the outfit, they certainly did not look like a good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus barked, her left hand gripping the magic sword flicking its pinky finger downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of [Blue Rose] immediately noticed the captain’s subtle signal; this was the command to attack at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was actually helping you just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng’s voice, altered by a magic item, was filled with a weary hoarseness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you aren't aware. That this companion of yours is an undead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked at Evileye, a look of trouble appearing on the face hidden beneath the hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had anticipated from the start that without the support of an undead-type job build, even using \"Undead Control,\" he probably wouldn't be able to control her for very long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just hadn't expected the control time to be so short!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his magic-casting level satisfied the 10th-tier standard, and his level was higher than Evileye’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The failure of the control could only be attributed to the resistance of her job class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll have to use force from here on out,\" Tang Zheng thought silently to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye’s innate talent stored the Wild Magic \"Soul Suck\"; the fact that she survived was due to this magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, this Wild Magic should be in an active state, and Tang Zheng wanted to determine if he could activate the skill learning by making physical contact, thereby further activating the job class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly are you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus’s voice grew colder, her emerald eyes filled with frost:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To dare to lay a hand on my companion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Tang Zheng let out a strange laugh, appearing somewhat surprised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you knew all along. I never expected that the prestigious adventurer team [Blue Rose] would be hiding an undead. That truly is a shocking discovery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions of Lakyus and the others turned even colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this matter were truly spread by the mysterious person before them, it would cause a massive impact and blow to their adventurer team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the incident at the Abelion Hills, it was said that a member of [Zuranon] wearing a red robe went missing after their leader was killed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye spoke up suddenly, stating with certainty: \"You must be that [Zuranon] member who escaped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng did not respond, but silence at this moment was also a kind of answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus’s golden, slightly wavy hair was blown by the breeze as she prepared to signal the others to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The opponent’s target is me, so let them be my opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye had already stepped forward, her face behind the white ruby mask cold: \"As a piece of advice—the weak must have the resolve of the weak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red cloak was swept aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crystal Bullet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragon Lightning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fist-sized crystal bullets transformed into cannonballs, roaring forward and colliding with the surging dragon-shaped lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blinding blue electric light shattered the crystal bullets, turning them into dense fragments that scattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Evileye’s figure had already vanished from everyone’s sight, appearing behind Tang Zheng in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sand Field: Individual!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye’s cold voice arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magic circle suddenly appeared beneath Tang Zheng’s feet, from which a large amount of sand erupted; the dense yellow sand seemed to have a special stickiness, quickly forming a sand coffin to seal Tang Zheng inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s over.\" Evileye, with her petite stature, stood calmly behind Tang Zheng, looking proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This magic not only restricted the opponent’s movement but also possessed a series of abilities like silence and blindness; with the opponent bound, the outcome was decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of [Blue Rose] saw this scene and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the little one.\" Gagaran placed the crushing hammer she was carrying on the ground and laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red cuff reached out from the sand, quickly touching Evileye’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye’s expression changed, and she retreated instantly to regain distance, simultaneously casting magic to check the spot that had been touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No magic traces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it the influence of 'Sand Field' that caused the opponent’s magic to fail?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evileye confirmed immediately that there was no problem with her body; after all, no one in this world knew how many strange and bizarre magics existed. Perhaps only the legendary magic item left behind by the Eight Greed Kings—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Unknown Grimoire], which automatically recorded every magic in the world and surpassed imagination—would know all the magic in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow sand squirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng, who had been bound in the \"Sand Field,\" actually walked out of the sand coffin with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a phantom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s it, you have complete immunity to movement obstruction.\" Evileye understood, as she also possessed this ability; counting it as a talent of this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent had likely used some kind of magic item!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder they had easily broken free from the ninjutsu bind earlier; she had assumed it was because they had used teleportation magic, which was why she chose to use magic that both restricted movement and possessed silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer intended to use another method; the opponent possessed movement-type abilities, so to end the battle quickly, their mobility had to be sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the \"Sand Field\" wouldn't work, then use \"Partial Petrification\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer raised a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng suddenly spoke up to stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's too late to call for a stop now; you have already provoked me!\" the Country-Destroyer replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was originally just curious about an undead creature mixed in among humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng said hoarsely: \"I didn't expect you to be such a troublesome opponent, so I cannot waste any more time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A word of warning...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng stepped back and sneered, magic power surging throughout his body: \"The monster is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teleport.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's figure vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The view shifted, and when his figure reappeared, Tang Zheng had arrived at the border between the Great Forest of Tob and the Great Wetland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng stood on a thick branch of a lush tree, a thought crossing his mind as he summoned his attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did nothing trigger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I can only proceed with the second plan; I hope it doesn't fail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng frowned slightly, then smoothed his expression and muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the hill where [Blue Rose] was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five of them had gathered together again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dense mass of goblins was surging up from below the hill, like a green ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion caused by the earlier battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had attracted the attention of the goblins below the hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that just now?\" Gagaran sniffed the foul stench wafting through the air, her facial expression twitching as she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy from [Zuranon] mentioned that a monster was coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer spoke, her voice laced with annoyance: \"Perhaps it was just a strategy to distract me so they could escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ga!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina shrieked: \"Now is not the time to discuss this, there are at least ten thousand goblins here, should we retreat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tia covered her nose and mouth and stepped back a few paces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weak goblins could be dealt with easily, but when the numbers reached this level, even the powerful group felt a sense of dread rising within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despicable, weak, bullying the soft and fearing the hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were synonymous with goblins; under normal circumstances, as long as one displayed great strength, the goblins would scatter, but a goblin's courage was related to their numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this many, they likely couldn't be scared off just by killing a few dozen or a hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, such a suspicious number of goblins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now a member of [Zuranon] appearing here; the Great Forest of Tob likely has problems, just as the Adventurer's Guild suspected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus had to raise her hand to cover her nose, her voice sounding muffled and cute behind her fingers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, haven't you noticed? As the ruler of this place, that legendary Wise King of the Forest has not appeared at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran: \"Too bad we let that guy get away. Captain, should we retreat for now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"monster\" mentioned by the opponent was worth taking seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus looked at the composed Evileye beside her and shook her head; she had no intention of abandoning the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wawa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yawa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wawa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ear-piercing screams of a vast number of goblins echoed through the jungle, charging toward the [Blue Rose] group along the undulating hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the captain had no intention of retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gagaran and the others immediately took up defensive stances, but the next moment, the dense swarm of charging goblins seemed as if time had been paused, all of them freezing in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the sharp howling vanished, replaced by dead silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lakyus and Gagaran had not yet reacted to what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer trembled uncontrollably, her pupils dilating behind her ruby-white mask, a chill rising from her toes to the top of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gather to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer suddenly shouted frantically, grabbing Lakyus's arm with one hand and reaching for Gagaran with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina and Tia, the two ninjas who usually reacted the fastest, were now uncontrollably stiff, as if their bodies had been petrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An indescribable, terrifying pressure surged down from above like the sea, like a giant wave crashing against the souls of every living thing present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of goblins fell over in large swathes as if being mowed down; some collapsed because they couldn't withstand the pressure, while others were simply scared to death on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive shadow shrouded the sky over the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant dragon appeared, over 20 meters in length with a wingspan of over 50 meters, its entire body crimson and covered in a layer of fish-like scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying dragon aura was released without restraint, forming waves of pressure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dragon... how could one appear here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer's usually disguised voice became youthful as she abandoned the pretense due to the situation, her movements suddenly accelerating as she lunged toward Tina and Tia while dragging Lakyus and Gagaran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tele...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she neared Tina and Tia, the Country-Destroyer activated teleportation magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant dragon's figure appeared instantly above the Country-Destroyer and the others, its long, thick red tail lashing down suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in front of the dragon's tail was easily shattered, emitting a piercing sonic boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too fast, it's too late!\" The Country-Destroyer's expression changed wildly; she was still some distance away from Tina and Tia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crystal Wall\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Country-Destroyer had to abandon the teleportation magic and switch to defensive magic; if she continued with the teleport, she could only take the captain and the other, and Tina and Tia would certainly be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could not abandon her companions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crystal-clear shield condensed in front of her in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"crack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick dragon tail unleashed terrifying force, easily shattering the crystal shield, and the powerful impact swept over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire [Blue Rose] group was blown away by the single strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2395,"2026-06-21T02:30:17.060Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ff5f7e48bac2b39b6bf0fe4d783017d22247fbb1e5e0171d37686dd725a06d75","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-357","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-355",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]