[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant":3,"chapter-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-114":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Titan King: Ascension of the Giant",{"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},244534,518,"Chapter 114 Investigate","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-114",114,"\u003Cp>Orion didn't say another word, because becoming stronger was also Delilah's desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Orion's rules, the next in line to obtain an Alpha-level core, after Prophet Onyx, had already appeared—Lilith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith had reached the peak of Hero-level first, leaving behind elders like Thundar, Earthshaker, Delilah, Slate, and Samson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for who would be next, Thundar and Delilah had the best chances, as both were on the verge of reaching the Hero-level peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the queen of the succubi, Delilah did not want her younger sister to surpass her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prophet, you and Delilah guard the south gate. I'll check out the other areas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, chieftain. Rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and, along with Lysinthia and a group of guards, began patrolling from the west to the east.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The western mountains of Moonshadow Valley were relatively secure. Below the mountains was a steep slope, and at the bottom of the slope ran a river, forming a natural barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eastern mountains, however, always gave Orion an uneasy feeling whenever he patrolled there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like this time, as Orion stood on the stone wall of the eastern mountains, a sudden sense of dread washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all wait here. I'm going down to investigate .\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion instructed Lysinthia and the others, then, following his instincts, drew his trident and leapt over the stone wall, sliding down toward the canyon below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Orion reached the canyon floor. He had explored this area before but had found nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, however, as he gazed into the bottomless crevice, he didn't hesitate and jumped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explore more stories with empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he descended, the only sound in his ears was the rush of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Orion thrust his trident into the rock wall, standing on it as he peered into the still-bottomless crevice. His nerves were on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was unbelievable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper Orion went, the wider the crevice became. It felt as though he was entering some kind of underground world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This change filled Orion with a sense of unfamiliarity and the unknown, along with a hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion pondered for a moment. Above him was the pitch-black night, and below him was the abyssal darkness. He decided to take this opportunity to explore further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling out his trident, Orion continued his descent along the rock wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, Orion finally reached the bottom of the crevice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The environment was eerie. The ground was littered with small stones, and occasionally, he spotted the remains of mysterious beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Orion was certain—this place was far from dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding his trident, he surveyed his surroundings before heading toward the wider part of the crevice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved forward, the jagged rocks and strange formations gave the impression that something monstrous was lurking in the shadows, sending chills down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak, squeak, squeak...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another hour passed, and Orion began to feel something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings were unnerving, possibly a trick of the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the squeaking sound he just heard confirmed that some kind of creature had its eyes on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion reached into his Bagbird pouch and pulled out a bundle of spears, slinging them over his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood still, not moving a muscle, even slowing his breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle, rustle, rustle...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the sound had changed from squeaking to a rustling noise. Whatever it was, it was getting closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's mind went silent. He listened intently, his eyes scanning every direction, his body tense and ready for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Orion spun around, leaping backward as he hurled a spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear hit its mark, but the creature didn't seem fazed and continued its charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion retreated again, finally getting a clear look at his attacker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a terrifying, caterpillar-like creature covered in three-meter-long spikes. Its body stretched over sixty feet, thick and grotesque, with eight pairs of uneven, pale green eyes that were downright horrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a glance, Orion knew—he couldn't let this thing get close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way could he fight this thing in close combat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion turned and ran, his mind racing for a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This creature was definitely Alpha-level, and not just any Alpha-level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What puzzled Orion was that the creature wasn't emitting any of the usual Alpha-level aura or pressure. Its presence was incredibly well-hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! No wonder I always felt uneasy patrolling the eastern mountains. This thing's been hiding here all along!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar sound from behind made Orion's hair stand on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking, he dove to the side in a roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three spikes, like javelins, embedded themselves deep into the spot where Orion had just been standing. Judging by the force, getting hit would have meant serious injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature, seeing its spikes miss, let out a long screech and charged at Orion again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't dare waste any time. He was already on his feet, sprinting deeper into the crevice, searching for a better place to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the chase began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion activated Shadowstep, weaving in a serpentine pattern, narrowly dodging the creature's relentless attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt frustrated. Usually, he was the one throwing spears at others. Now, he was the one being hunted by a giant bug. And to make matters worse, the damn thing was trying to skewer him with its spikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About an hour later, Orion came to a halt. He couldn't keep running—there was a massive, bottomless chasm in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the abyss ahead and the creature behind, Orion was trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that split second, Orion's eyes lit up. He had a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion hurled all the spears from his back, but they weren't aimed at the creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud, thud—the spears lodged into the rock wall. Orion leapt, grabbing onto one of the spears and swinging himself across the chasm like King Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom, boom, boom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the creature's spikes rained down like machine-gun fire, drilling holes into the rock where Orion had just been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the spears embedded in the wall, Orion swung six times before finally landing behind the creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature turned, charging at Orion once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's eyes gleamed, and a blood-red light flashed from his chest. The massive form of an Abyssal Dragon appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the dragon didn't charge into battle. Instead, it opened its mouth and began gathering energy for an Abyssal Flame Bomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion lit up the entire crevice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion squinted, watching closely as the creature was hit by the Abyssal Flame Bomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the creature wasn't killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the split second before impact, it had curled into a ball, taking the full force of the blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of its spikes had been blown off, and green liquid oozed from its body, but it wasn't fatally wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Orion's nerves tightened, his mind heavy with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, as he noticed where the creature had been blasted to, a smile crept across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>",1164,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.111Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","d27d6102f22d059be87acbe0f8820bd9369a6e4f413eb464f1eb6854bb1811d8","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-115","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-113",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]