[{"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-147":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},244567,518,"Chapter 147 A profound and wise idea","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-147",147,"\u003Cp>Half-Moon Lake, Central Wooden Hut\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion sat at the head of the table, with Delilah standing gracefully behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his left and right sat Prophet Onyx, Rendall, and Slagor, all of whom still looked at Orion with a mixture of awe and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it had only been a fragment of Lord Ariel's will, the courage to challenge a Legendary-level being was not something just anyone could muster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at the group, his demeanor calm and unpretentious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prophet, tell us more about these will projections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx hesitated, his gaze shifting toward Slagor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion noticed and smiled faintly, his tone relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. Slagor has proven himself a reliable partner in this battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx nodded, organizing his thoughts before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, this story begins in my grandfather's time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandfather was the previous Alpha of the Black Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded. He had already discussed this with Prophet Onyx before and knew that the previous Alpha of the Black Forest had come from the Obsidian Golem tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandfather was killed during a Myriad Races Invasion by a fragment of Lord Ariel's will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before he died, he used a secret technique to record the events of that battle. That's how I was able to recognize Lord Ariel's will projection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, that's all I know about will projections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx fell silent, his expression heavy. Whether it was grief or something else, he chose not to elaborate further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion studied Prophet Onyx for a moment but didn't press him. Instead, he turned to Slagor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slagor, we've won this invasion. It's been a pleasure working with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion raised his goblet, clinking it with Slagor's from across the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fiery beast-blood wine burned its way down Orion's throat, spreading a volcanic heat through his chest. He felt invigorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As per our agreement, the women and children of the Geckos Tribe are yours. The rest will be integrated into the cannon fodder troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, the cannon fodder troops, composed of gnolls and satyrs, had suffered significant losses during the assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primary reason for this was their lack of combat strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Geckos, fighting on their home turf, had easily overpowered the weaker gnolls and satyrs in one-on-one combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the invasion had been supported by Alpha-level powerhouses, and the combined forces of Orion and Slagor had been substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the losses among the cannon fodder troops would have been catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, I have no objections. I'm more than satisfied!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slagor's satisfaction was genuine. He could easily imagine how disastrous it would have been if he had attempted to take Half-Moon Island on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have been utterly defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this invasion had even drawn in a fragment of Lord Ariel's will. Slagor was more than happy to let Orion take the brunt of the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at Slagor, easily guessing what was on his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slagor, our next target is Stormrage City. We'll need you to guide us there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slagor froze for a moment. By this point in the invasion, he had already gained enough population resources to satisfy his needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been considering withdrawing, but now he found himself trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since joining forces with Orion, Slagor had lost any opportunity to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he tried to forcefully break away, he suspected he might be surrounded and killed by Orion, Prophet Onyx, and Rendall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was the Abyssal Dragon Orion had hidden away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of the Abyssal Dragon actually eased Slagor's concerns somewhat. Orion's side was simply too powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain Orion, I have no objections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Slagor's agreement secured, Orion turned to Delilah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard him. Slagor values population above all else. Make sure his share of the spoils is allocated accordingly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah smiled seductively, swaying her hips as she left the wooden hut to handle the distribution of the spoils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Delilah was gone, Orion fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unique environment of Half-Moon Island made it a highly desirable location for Orion to claim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, his horde lacked any water-adapted species, and the timing wasn't right to establish a permanent base here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's sigh caught Slagor's attention, who looked at him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honorable Chieftain Orion, why the sigh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion gazed out at the shallow waters of the lake, his tone calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slagor, you must know that Lord Gareth once promised me the right to claim a territory as my own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm wondering if I should claim this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's words made Slagor visibly uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Orion were to claim Half-Moon Lake as his territory, Slagor would have to pass through Orion's domain every time he wanted to invade further south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought made Slagor feel as though he had swallowed a can of spoiled fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha… just kidding. With Lord Ariel now watching me, I wouldn't dare claim this place as my territory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Slagor finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy is just messing with me!\" Slagor thought, realizing Orion had been teasing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, I'll go check on how many geckos are left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slagor stood and excused himself, leaving the wooden hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, making no move to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slagor was an Alpha-level powerhouse, not one of Orion's subordinates. There was no reason to detain him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Orion had been teasing Slagor to subtly encourage him to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slagor, having caught on to Orion's intentions, found an excuse to step out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prophet, you can speak freely now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Slagor was gone, Orion turned to Prophet Onyx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, according to the information left by my grandfather, will projections are a unique ability of Legendary-level beings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a terrifying power born from their transcendent strength and their own mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A single fragment of a Legendary-level being's will, if used properly, can hold off an ordinary Alpha-level powerhouse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This revelation didn't seem to surprise Prophet Onyx or Rendall much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Orion, it was like a beacon of light, illuminating the path to his own advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Orion had learned that advancing to the Legendary level required a Lord's Stone and a territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he had gained insight into the abilities of Legendary-level beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this, Orion quickly deduced two key points:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. The Lord's Stone wasn't just a requirement for advancing to the Legendary level—it likely held the secret to unlocking transcendent power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Transcendent power was what allowed Legendary-level beings to manifest their will and manipulate extraordinary forces, such as mental energy or even faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's mind raced with possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, Legendary-level power remained an unattainable dream for Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the silent Prophet Onyx and Rendall, then reached into his pouch and pulled out the S-rank crystal core left behind by Beast Raxt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to give this crystal core to Delilah. I want her to try and see if she can advance to Alpha-level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While we're out here fighting, having one more Alpha-level powerhouse means greater safety for all of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion paused, ensuring he had their full attention before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the rules I set before, this crystal core should go to Lilith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this is a special situation, and special situations call for special measures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx and Rendall didn't respond immediately. Both closed their eyes, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Prophet Onyx finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, your proposal is for the safety of the horde and the benefit of everyone. I support it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, setting this precedent might lead to unnecessary disputes and conflicts within the horde in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded. Prophet Onyx's reminder was fair and insightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distributing Alpha-level resources like this could indeed set a precedent for future cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that the allocation of such resources needed to be justified, conditional, and carefully handled to set the right example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion stroked his chin, momentarily unsure of how to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, I support your decision!\" Rendall's voice broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Stoneheart Horde must have rules, and we must follow them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I also believe the horde needs someone who can break the rules when necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That someone is you, Orion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall's reasoning was simple: no matter what Orion decided, he would support it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, this simple thought sparked an epiphany for Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stoneheart Horde needed order, but it also needed a supreme authority capable of creating and breaking that order when necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a profound and wise idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion stared at Rendall, suddenly feeling that beneath his hulking, brutish exterior lay a surprising brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Prophet Onyx seemed taken aback by Rendall's suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, here's what we'll do,\" Orion said after a moment of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll publicly award the S-rank crystal core to Elder of Stewardship Delilah as a reward. The reason will be her contributions in recovering Clymene's head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who contribute will be rewarded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time, I'll issue a special announcement to the entire horde: during wartime, any Alpha-level crystal cores obtained from kills will be made available to all elders, but they must be exchanged for merit points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This will also be an opportunity to establish a merit system for both the horde and the cannon fodder troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Orion spoke, his excitement grew. What had initially seemed like a dilemma now felt like an opportunity to improve the Stoneheart Horde's internal structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx and Rendall's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, Orion was a natural leader, always able to make wise and timely decisions in critical moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dace, summon Delilah. Tell her it's an emergency council meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard outside the hut responded promptly and ran off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Delilah entered the wooden hut. Seeing the serious expressions on Orion, Onyx, and Rendall's faces, she assumed something bad had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, you called for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, gesturing for her to take a seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting time, he retrieved a wooden box from his Bagbird Pouch and sent it floating into Delilah's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inside is an S-rank crystal core, taken from Beast Raxt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've made significant contributions by recovering Clymene's head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You also discovered the saintess of the Garland Tribe, which is another great achievement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After consulting with the elders, we've decided to award this crystal core to you. We hope it will help you advance your strength to the next level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delilah, don't let us down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suddenness of it all left Delilah momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clutched the wooden box tightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion, feeling slightly uncomfortable under her intense gaze, rolled his eyes and spoke lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special circumstances, special treatment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the Stewardship Elder of the Stoneheart Horde, you're too weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah blinked, then looked down at the box in her hands before raising her head to ask, \"What about Lilith? If I'm not mistaken, this should have been her resource.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah, despite her rivalry with Lilith, still cared about her twin sister when it came to important matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lilith's name, Orion explained the merit system he had discussed with Rendall and Onyx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The merit system is still in its early stages and needs refinement. That's where you come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we return, all rewards will be distributed according to this system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah, understanding the reasoning behind the decision, sighed softly. \"So that's how it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was deeply moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the horde, I am willing—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah began to speak, but Orion cut her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We know what you're going to say. But words mean nothing compared to action.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Focus on refining the merit system. Gather experienced personnel and get it done quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll be resting on Half-Moon Island for half a month. Use this time to train and improve yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you need additional resources, take them from the spoils and let me know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah nodded, her gratitude evident. Orion had not only entrusted her with an important task but also given her an opportunity to accumulate more merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-month rest period was clearly meant to give her time to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems everything I've done for this man has been worth it. Giving my body to him was the perfect decision!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought crossed Delilah's mind, and with it came a flood of lewd ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time, I'll take the initiative. I'll make sure Orion takes me from anus again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderwood Forest, Stormrage City\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stormrage City was home to the Thunderstorm Bearmen, a large and powerful tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a population of over 100,000, all of whom were Thunderstorm Bearmen, it was a formidable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tribe had produced three Alpha-level powerhouses: Greenstorm, Darkbolt, and Silvershock, three brothers easily distinguished by the colors of their fur—green, black, and silver-gray, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the three brothers were hosting a feast in their stone hall, entertaining an Alpha-level harpy named Thunderwing, who had been sent by Lord Ariel as reinforcements.\u003C\u002Fp>",2127,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.111Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","fbf02f17569e1aff10d235891bd2d1a4e38be8a78861853d8955b400cf4dd856","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-148","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-146",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]