[{"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-143":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},244563,518,"Chapter 143 Guess","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>\"Go… go… go! Everyone, hide yourselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone exposes our position, I'll whip them to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw barked orders as he cracked his whip, driving the cannon fodder troops into the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cause of this chaos was the harpy circling in the skies above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the sixth day since Orion had led his forces away from Thunderhawk City, and the frequent appearances of harpy today had caused no small amount of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to expose the location of his troops, Orion had ordered everyone to take cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, hiding tens of thousands of cannon fodder troops wasn't exactly an easy task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion stood in the open, gripping the Bone War Trident tightly as he gazed up at the harpies in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, should we…\" Delilah began, but Orion raised a hand to silence her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah, surprised by the interruption, stared at Orion curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Orion took a step forward, sprinting twenty meters before leaping off a massive tree trunk. Using it as a springboard, he launched himself high into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the trident in his hand flew from his grasp, hurtling toward the harpy above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harpy, flying too low to react, didn't even have time to scream before the trident pierced through its body, exploding it into a mist of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Orion landed gracefully back on the ground, there wasn't even a scrap of the harpy left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding troops stared at Orion with awe and reverence. His mastery of the trident was nothing short of godlike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, the appearance of this harpy is likely not a good sign,\" Prophet Onyx said, his gaze heavy as he looked toward the depths of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion rolled his neck and stretched his shoulders. After several days without combat, he was itching for more action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prophet, what are your thoughts? Speak freely,\" Orion said, motioning for Dace to relay the order for the troops to continue moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx nodded, organizing his thoughts before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, that harpy just now clearly came from the direction of Half-Moon Lake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Combined with the harpy the Thunderhawk captured near Thunderhawk City a few days ago, it's clear that their presence is no coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm wondering,\" Onyx continued, \"how Lord Ariel can spare the manpower to monitor other regions while dealing with Lord Gareth. What does that tell us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question immediately put everyone on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take a genius to realize that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most likely explanation was that Lord Gareth was either at a disadvantage or had already been defeated in her confrontation with Lord Ariel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion personally leaned toward the former—that Lord Gareth was at a disadvantage but not yet defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx's speculation left the group of elders in a heavy silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the tension, Orion spoke up to ease their concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a guess. There's no need to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if Lord Gareth has been defeated, Lord Ariel won't have come out unscathed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was confident in this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he knew of Gareth, a powerhouse of that level wouldn't go down without a fight. Unless the opponent had an overwhelming advantage, such battles usually ended in mutual destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, it's highly unlikely we'll encounter Lord Ariel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And besides, the harpy that came to scout us just now is already dead, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least for now, we're safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's final words allowed the three elders to relax slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the sky, Orion couldn't help but wish he had already formed a contract with the Alpha-level Thunderhawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Thunderhawk were on his side, it could not only scout the surrounding area for enemies but also eliminate any harpies that dared to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Orion was lost in thought, a commotion erupted from the forest ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, Dirtclaw has captured a lizardman!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him here. Don't kill him,\" Orion ordered, snapping out of his reverie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a lizardman was dragged before Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Slagor had sent another messenger so quickly confirmed Orion's suspicions: Slagor's situation was dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that Slagor had agreed to Orion's terms and was now urging him to reach Half-Moon Lake as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honorable Chieftain, my chieftain has accepted your terms!\" the lizardman messenger said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My chieftain promises that you will receive 80% of the spoils from the Geckos Tribe, with 10% of that as an additional apology.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Orion's guess was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved a hand, signaling for Dirtclaw to take the lizardman away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the messenger was gone, Orion turned to the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Slagor is clever,\" Delilah said, her voice laced with amusement. \"He knows how to sweeten the deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, there's not much difference between 70% and 80% of the spoils,\" she continued, twirling the crescent-shaped dagger Orion had gifted her two days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By offering more, Slagor not only ensures he completes Lord Gareth's mission but also smooths over his relationship with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, when dealing with lizardmen, it's best to stay cautious. Slagor is a sly one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah's seductive demeanor, combined with her sharp insights, made her all the more captivating. Her every movement exuded an irresistible allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slagor is indeed a cunning fellow,\" Orion agreed, before turning his attention to Prophet Onyx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, I believe Slagor is desperate. That's why he's so eager to secure your help,\" Onyx said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we want to leverage Slagor's forces for our own purposes, we need to move quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't let his troops suffer heavy losses. Otherwise, helping him will be pointless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onyx's point was valid. Preserving Slagor's forces was crucial. Only with his army intact could they use him to tackle their next major target: Stormrage City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would allow Orion to continue his southern campaign, seizing even more resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rendall, what about you?\" Orion asked, turning to the giant elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall scratched his chin, his fingers brushing over his bristly beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, Rendall often felt out of his depth during these discussions. Whenever Prophet Onyx or Delilah shared their insights, he couldn't help but feel a bit foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've already covered the important points. I've got nothing to add,\" Rendall admitted with a shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blunt honesty made the corners of Orion, Onyx, and Delilah's mouths twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, none of them dared laugh outright, not wanting to embarrass him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there's one thing I don't understand,\" Rendall added after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slagor claims to be a dragon, but he's really just a lizardman—a swamp lizard, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Geckos and lizardmen share some blood ties. They're practically cousins. So why can't Slagor handle the Geckos Tribe at Half-Moon Lake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion frowned. That was a question he hadn't considered.\u003C\u002Fp>",1133,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.111Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","626cfa0c1d8dabc75b746b3e2a3636b5d831e4affe8a32c2ae095d5fd7f3a053","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-144","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-142",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]