Bone King: Welcome the Birth of the King.

Chapter 464 The Power of the Curse Shocks! The Azure Sky Dragon King Appears

On the training ground of the manor.

Renas's figure swirled around Zesshi Zesshi, launching attack after attack.

boom! boom! boom!
The weapons struck Zesshi's body, producing a continuous series of muffled thuds.

Tang Zheng was watching the training ground.

Seeing that Zetsuki had not been harmed so far, but his eyes were starting to twitch, he smiled slightly.

Higher-level opponents receive damage reduction when facing attacks from lower-level enemies, but the pain will not disappear.

"Not bad willpower, Renas." Tang Zheng was actually quite satisfied with Renas's performance.

Faced with an insurmountable gap in strength.

Renas still had the courage to wield her weapon, a willpower that reminded Tang Zheng of Brian facing Cocytus.

There is such performance.

Tang Zheng was surprised but not unexpected.

Unlike Brian, Renas suffered unimaginable torment due to her family's betrayal and the curse of disfigurement.

It was this experience that made me realize that...

This gave Renas a will that was no less than Brian's after his fall from grace, allowing him to complete his "self-purification."

"Lenas, don't spread your attacks."

Seeing that the desired result had not occurred, Tang Zheng spoke up to remind him:
"Aim at one location and focus your attack on it."

He really wanted to go on stage and personally inflict curse damage on Zetsu Shitsumei... but he had to suppress this thought.

Acquiring the [Cursed Knight] class.

Tang Zheng had no normal way to acquire the profession, so he could only imitate the process that Renas went through to obtain it.

That's right!

It means to subject Zetsu Shitsumei to the harm of a "curse".

Using the power and influence of the "curse," attempt to activate the [Curse Knight] through Zesshi Zesshi.

"The effects of the curse do not necessarily grant one a profession."

"Lyna's acquisition of the [Cursed Knight] was partly due to luck,"

Tang was pondering his plan: "However, Jue Shi Jue Ming is different; she already possesses the degraded class of [Valkyrie]."

"Under such a profession, there is a relatively high probability of being able to activate the [Cursed Knight] profession."

For this class, the "Death's Bane" skill must be activated. Without the prerequisite class, the "Valkyrie" class will always remain a "degraded" class.

Tang Zheng's special professions all have prerequisite professions.

For example:
The Valkyrie's Cursed Knight

The Mad Mage from [Magic Beyond]

The prerequisite for [World Connector] and [Primal Chanter] is [Dragon Transcender].

otherwise!

His special professions will also become "degraded".

"--Hahaha!"

Zetsumei suddenly let out a suppressed laugh, his lips twitching as he subconsciously raised his hand to grab at Renas, who had rushed towards him before she could react.
"A guy like you actually managed to hurt me, be proud of yourself!"

"Fifth-tier magic: Sand Domain!"

Wow!

A blue magic circle appeared out of thin air beneath Zesshi Zetsumei's feet, followed by a massive surge of quicksand that enveloped Zesshi Zetsumei, binding her to the spot.

Bang!
Rena then realized what was happening, pushed off the ground forcefully, and quickly retreated, widening the distance between them.

Move forward.

Tang Zheng looked at the panting Renas, and after confirming she was unharmed, nodded to her before releasing the binding spell "Sand Domain."
That's all for today.

"Huh?!" Zesshi Zetsumei's just-aggressive emotions were suddenly dampened, as if doused with cold water, and she thought it was her own actions that caused the problem.
"Just now I..."

"I understand." Tang Zheng seemed to understand and did not blame him.

Given his personality, the fact that Zetsuki could remain silent and not retaliate, allowing Rena to fight him for so long, was already beyond his expectations.

"I'm sure you're all wondering about this too."

Tang Zheng knew that neither Zesshi Zesshi nor Rena probably knew why they were doing this.
"Let's take a look at the wound first."

I saw.

On the chest of Zesshi Zesshi, there was a shallow wound about the size of a fingertip, from which blood was oozing.

If you look closely, you can see tiny black curse energy on the outer layer of this shallow wound.

"What kind of wound is this?"

Zetsuki glanced at it, then casually raised his palm and aimed it at the wound:
"Minor injuries healed."

A divine magical light was released, covering the wound.

She has the priest profession, which she initially chose to learn healing magic so that she could use it when injured in battle.

The light is gone!

"Huh??" Zeshi Zemei's eyes widened slightly, revealing surprise.

It's just a tiny wound, no bigger than a thumb. Normally, it would heal on its own even without healing magic.

Now, casting healing magic has not cured anything.

Obviously not normal!
"This is the [Cursed Knight]."

Tang Zheng began by explaining, "It's a profession that can manipulate the power of curses to launch attacks."

"The Black Knight, one of the 13 heroes, once possessed this profession. His powerful curses could not be cured by low-level healing magic."

Zesshi Zesshi wasn't stupid; by this point, he was gradually coming to his senses.

"You want me to get this job?"

Zesshi Zesshi asked in confusion, then glanced at Rena with a hint of surprise.

"Yes."

Tang Zheng nodded: "To obtain this profession, you must first come into contact with the curse and trigger it through the power of the curse. This profession is of utmost importance to you."

"Is this also something you need to ask Reinas about?"

this process.

This will also benefit Renas, allowing her to master the power of the Cursed Knight more skillfully and even level up.

in fact
Tang Zheng could also use this profession to inflict significant curse damage on Jue Si Jue Ming, however, he did not intend to reveal his warrior profession abilities.

The so-called "trump card" is a power that outsiders do not know.

The next few days.

Tang Zheng and his two companions remained at Rena's manor.

It seems that the influence of the curse is limited because of its high level and strong resistance in various aspects.

Rena could only painstakingly inflict several more wounds on Zetsu Shitsumei's body once again.

…………

—The month of Earth, December 20th.

Ye Lantier.

As the year draws to a close, the air grows even colder, but the streets become bustling with activity, filled with commoners, adventurers, and nobles living in the city.

Everyone has begun preparing supplies for the new year's "Day of Prayer".

noon.

The sky darkened.

A fast-moving dark cloud blocked out the sun, and the bustling atmosphere in the central square of "Ye Lantier" paused.

The shadow blocking the sunlight is gradually getting bigger.

In the square, some people looked up, squinting at the sky, and began to prepare to cover the goods.

There was a heavy snowfall a while ago, and there's a possibility of snow again soon.

The clouds in the sky began to grow larger.

Some have noticed that the dark clouds are not moving slowly like normal clouds, but rather at a speed that defies common sense. *Whoosh—Boom—*

At first, there were some buzzing sounds like mosquitoes, but then the sound grew louder and louder, like the sound of a gale or thunder.

The air seemed to thicken slightly at that moment!

Among the countless figures in the square, a strange sense of unease rose within them, a palpitation that seemed to originate from the depths of their hearts.

It's beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

The adventurers, on the other hand, knew exactly what that feeling was. It was the body's natural reaction when encountering a powerful monster.

The height of the clouds decreased.

The outline appears—it's not a cloud!
With a length of nearly fifty meters, and two pairs of wings spread out, it appears even larger, casting a huge shadow that covers the entire square as it blocks out the sun.

Its entire body is covered in blue scales, with spiral horns on its head, and its wings flap gently, giving it an elegant and majestic appearance!
silence.

Deathly silence.

There was a "bang" sound.

An adventurer's eyes widened, his hand loosened from wiping his weapon, and the short sword fell to the stone floor with a crisp clang.

The sound triggered a chain reaction, instantly throwing the square into chaos, with panicked and suppressed screams filling the air.

dragon!
A real dragon.

The Dragon King exists only in legends, and even in the stories of bards!

This is a mobile calamity capable of easily destroying the fortress city of "Ye Rantil"!

No one knows why the other party appeared.

Princess Lana's mission to the Council of States, while not exactly a secret, was not something ordinary people could know.

Most people either fled in panic or knelt on the ground to pray!
Azure Dragon King.

Svilia Melonsilk, one of the five lifetime councilors of the Council.

“A weak and inferior race.”

The Azure Dragon King's cold, amber-colored vertical pupils swept across the chaotic human city below, offering their assessment.

Dragon wings spread wide!

The shadows slowly drifted across the sky above Ye Lantier, and the cold winter sun shone down on the earth once more.

The dragon's silhouette gradually turned into a black dot and disappeared into the horizon.

however.

The panic didn't stop; instead, it spread even faster!

"That direction is... the capital!" The scream echoed through the street.

Above the kingdom.

The Azure Dragon King slowly flapped its wings, the cold wind caressing its smooth azure scales, and flew lazily with its eyes half-closed.

The flight speed is not fast.

At least for it, that's enough.

"Lord Charles, why do you care about these weak and inferior races?"

The Azure Dragon King was puzzled and could only exclaim, "Lord Charles's wisdom is as profound as the starry sky."

Such wisdom is beyond his comprehension!
Compared to his respect and admiration for the Platinum Dragon King, the Azure Sky Dragon King felt slightly dissatisfied with the other three permanent councilor dragon kings.

This time I came to the kingdom.

It was Lord Charles's order, and naturally they could not disobey it. As for who should go, that was up to the four dragon kings to decide.

The Obsidian Dragon King was the strongest, and the other three Dragon Kings refused with a firm attitude, leaving them with no other options.

The Diamond Dragon King paid with a batch of precious and beautiful ores as compensation.

That guy always manages to find incredibly valuable mineral veins, leaving only the Azure Sky Dragon King and the Worm Dragon King, and the result...

I also hate winter.

The Azure Dragon King thought to himself that winter didn't really affect it.

The Worm Dragon King fears the cold and spends most of its winters sleeping underground, which reminds it of the ancient Red Dragon, who also hates winter.

There are also unique individuals like the Frost Dragons who live in the Angelicia Mountains and have established their own families.

To these two fellow dragons.

It was slightly curious, having never made contact with it before.
Neither the ancient red dragon nor the frost dragon can be called the "Dragon King" among the dragon race, and their status is naturally lower than that of the dragon.

This time, I left the review country.

On the way to the Angelicia Mountains, we did see the Frost Dragon family, but we didn't find the ancient Red Dragon.

The Azure Dragon King's thoughts wandered slightly as he realized that he wasn't particularly concerned about this trip to the kingdom.

It was because we went on a long trip.

Only then did the Azure Dragon King pass over Ye Lantier.

The flight path was not hidden.

The Azure Dragon King even deliberately lowered its altitude so that ordinary people could capture its majestic figure.

This is a reward!
Under his invisible arrogance, the towns and villages wherever the Azure Dragon King passed by descended into chaos.

King's capital.

Rie Yesteje

The moment the Azure Dragon King appeared in this ancient capital, the entire city instantly erupted in commotion.

The guards on the city walls of the royal city screamed in heart-wrenching panic!
"dragon?"

"dragon!"

"Escape!"

"...!"

The entire capital city seemed to have been plunged into the apocalypse in an instant.

Faced with the legendary dragons, not to mention ordinary people, even elite soldiers and adventurous ninjas could not muster any resistance.

Any dragon king is an insurmountable calamity, possessing the power to destroy a nation.

Eight fingers

Garrison headquarters.

Arshe raised his head in disbelief, looking at the enormous shadow sweeping across the sky, his mouth agape, his voice trembling:
"Dragon... Am I seeing things?"

"Just kidding, something big is about to happen!" Brian pressed his left hand on the hilt of the sword, gripping it tightly.

Your esteemed hotel.

[Blue Rose] Temporary base.

Gagran, Tina, Tia, and Iveria stood silently in front of the huge glass window, gazing at the sky.

"...Where is the devilish leader?" Tina asked in a hoarse voice.

Tia: "In the royal city."

A brief silence fell over the air.

Anyone could see that the dragon king in the sky was heading towards the royal city, or rather, it had no intention of hiding its identity at all.

Royal Manor

"A mere dragon king!"

Zetsuki's heterochromatic eyes stared coldly at the sky, revealing sharp canines, appearing somewhat neurotic and annoyed.
"That's really arrogant. Should I kill it?"

Tang Zheng did not respond, but calmly glanced at the sky above.

He knew that Jue Shi Jue Ming was somewhat emotionally unstable at the moment, and the reason for his anger was not because of the Dragon King who had suddenly appeared.

During this period, the [Cursed Knight] class made no progress.

"Should we take the second approach?"

Tang Zheng frowned slightly and turned his head to look at Rena beside him:
"Lenas, go back to Princess Lana's side first. The direction this dragon king is heading should be towards the royal city. I need to know its purpose in appearing in the kingdom."

Has the Platinum Dragon King finally made a move?

Princess Lana has only recently returned from the Council of States. Is she impatient? Or is she plotting something deeper?

(End of this chapter)