[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen":3,"chapter-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-296":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Giant Dragon Lord: Starting from Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},577848,826,"Chapter 296 - 290: Black Stone Territory’s Knight Tournament","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-296",296,"\u003Cp>Ed held the wooden box, unable to hide the fiery passion in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Knight, he knew better than anyone the value of the Potions in this case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each bottle represented the hope of an ordinary knight’s complete transformation, the birth of an Earth Dragon Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo’s gaze shifted to the massive training grounds below the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without any formal organization from Black Stone Territory’s leadership, the area was always bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knights gathered in twos and threes, spontaneously engaging in practice spars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of Wooden Swords, the shouts of the Knights, and the occasional excited cheer merged into a vibrant torrent of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These spontaneous duels had practically become a part of the daily scenery in Black Stone Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An idea sparked in Raylo’s mind, gradually taking shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am here, my Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many Tier One Knights do we have in the territory right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, we currently have a total of four hundred eighty-seven official Tier One Knights on the roster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four hundred eighty-seven...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo knew that more than half of that number were Knights from outside Black Stone Territory who had surrendered or been integrated during the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Knights are very enthusiastic, but enthusiasm alone isn’t enough. I need to give them a real goal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up and walked to the edge of the courtyard, looking down at the figures sweating below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go and issue an order. In three days, we will hold the first Black Stone Territory Knight Tournament in the main square. All Tier One Knights may volunteer to participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed’s breath caught in his throat. He looked at Raylo, a bit confused. Although small-scale brawls were common, this was the first time the Lord himself had ordered a formal Knight tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo turned and pointed to the wooden box in Ed’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are the prizes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tournament will award the top thirty. The winners will each receive a bottle of Earth Dragon Bloodline Potion and become candidates for the Earth Dragon Knights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed’s eyes widened instantly, and his hands tightened around the wooden case without him even realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thirty bottles! The Lord is giving away the entire stock of Earth Dragon Bloodline Potions at once!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is far too extravagant!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that’s not all. The territory currently has over a dozen uncontracted adult Earth Dragons. The final eight contestants in this tournament will earn the right to form a contract with an Earth Dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’An Earth Dragon!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A true draconic mount!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For any Knight, this was a simply irresistible temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bloodline Potion could grant them greater Power and a stronger physique, but an Earth Dragon mount was a dual symbol of status and strength—the partner they had always dreamed of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed felt a rush of blood to his head. He could already imagine how insane the entire Knight Order would go when this news was announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord... this... these rewards are too generous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need the most elite warriors,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Stone Territory’s resources will only be given to the truly brave. Go on, make a big scene of it. Let everyone know that opportunity is right in front of them. We’ll see if they have what it takes to seize it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed straightened his back, thumped his chest plate forcefully, and turned to leave with quick steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stride was filled with an unprecedented drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a bird taking flight, the news spread to every corner of Black Stone Castle in just half a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knight Camp absolutely erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear? The Lord is holding a Knight tournament!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heard? The top thirty get an Earth Dragon Bloodline Potion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Knight, drenched in sweat from training, roared with excitement, his eyes filled with longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My heavens! Thirty spots! I thought I’d never get a chance in my lifetime!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget the Potion, did you miss the main point? The top eight! They get to contract an Earth Dragon! The kind you can ride!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Bloodline Potions were a huge surprise, then the news about contracting an Earth Dragon was like a giant boulder falling from the sky, leaving everyone reeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could usually only watch from afar as the twelve Earth Dragon Knights patrolled the territory on their mighty mounts, their eyes full of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, that opportunity was right in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way, I’ve got to go sharpen my sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t even try to compete with me! One of those eight spots is mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost, all of you! I’m the future Earth Dragon Knight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-harmonious camp was instantly filled with the scent of gunpowder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knights looked at each other, their gazes transforming from those of comrades-in-arms to those of direct competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soaring fighting spirit began to spread throughout the entire Knight Order of Black Stone Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The next day.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the opening day of the Knight tournament, the whole of Black Stone Territory was swept up in a festive frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guards surrounded the square, which was packed several layers deep with townspeople who had come to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They craned their necks, eager to catch a glimpse of the prowess of their territory’s Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo sat on a terrace of the castle, which served as the best viewing platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight lay at his feet, yawning lazily. Coal Ball, on the other hand, seemed a little excited, its dark, glossy eyes curiously staring at the ten fighting rings marked out below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun’s enormous golden head peeked out from the other side of the castle, its molten-gold eyes watching the proceedings with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, Ed personally served as the Referee Chief. With a single command from him, the tournament officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First match! Ring one, begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of metal on metal rang throughout the square as the battle erupted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knights brought out all their skills, with flashes of Fighting Spirit flaring up one after another in the rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They unleashed their Fighting Spirit without restraint, each one of them knowing that this was the closest they had ever been to their dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Knights had exquisite Swordsmanship, their attacks like a furious storm. Others were as steady as a mountain, their defenses impenetrable, as they searched for an opportunity to land a single, decisive blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every victory was met with thunderous cheers, and every defeat drew countless sighs of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intensity of the battles far exceeded Raylo’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These normally obscure Knights, spurred on by the promise of honor and reward, unleashed astonishing potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the figures fighting tooth and nail in the rings, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is the Black Stone Territory I wanted.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition continued until dusk before the final thirty were decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ed announced the list of winners and distributed the thirty bottles of Earth Dragon Bloodline Potion to them one by one, the atmosphere in the square reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knights who made it to the final eight became the center of everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in the center of the ring, basking in the cheers and envy of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed came to the terrace to report to Raylo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, everything went smoothly. The Earth Dragon Knight Order will soon expand to twenty members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo set down his teacup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this is not enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo’s gaze swept over the boisterous crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Above the Earth Dragon Knights, there are still the Great Knights. Next, it is the Great Knights’ turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to look at Ed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go and make preparations. Announce that in seven days, we will hold the first Black Stone Territory Great Knight Tournament. The rules are the same—participation is voluntary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed’s heart skipped a beat. He had a feeling the Lord was about to make another astonishing move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his breath, waiting for what would come next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top four winners will each receive a bottle... of Earth Knight’s Breakthrough Potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Earth Knight’s Breakthrough Potion!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Earth Dragon Knight tournament had ignited the ambition of the ordinary knights, then this news was enough to drive every Great Knight into a frenzy!\u003C\u002Fp>",1372,"2026-05-30T16:08:59.263Z","2026-06-01T04:31:39.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","31ad396e787fdcbfe6d3cbb204b7e6c1f1d7310fe4b2a00cd7090443e20a00ad","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-297","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-295",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgiant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-cover.jpg"]