[{"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-155":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},244575,518,"Chapter 155 Horde restricted zone","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-155",155,"\u003Cp>\"Is this thing a dark creature?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion stared at the dark source crystal in his hand, his expression filled with surprise and doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always assumed the terrifying spiked worm was just an underground beast, but now it seemed it was actually a creature from the dark beast tides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narrowing his eyes, Orion began to recall everything he knew about the terrifying spiked worm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. When I first explored the underground fissure, it was during the dark beast tides!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which means this thing must have been left behind from the last dark beast tides!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's eyes brightened with realization, but new questions began to surface in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, where did the terrifying spiked worm hide to survive the retreat of the dark beast tides?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be… the bottomless abyss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought struck him like lightning, and the more he considered it, the more plausible it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly lies beneath the bottomless abyss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's curiosity burned, but now wasn't the time to dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, most of the worms are dead, but a few managed to burrow into the cracks around us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the terrifying spiked worm had been killed, Rendall's expression remained grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those remaining underground worms, if left unchecked, could one day evolve into another terrifying spiked worm. It was a problem that couldn't be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. I'll have little Lorelia send her spiderlings to flush them out and finish them off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Orion's plan, Rendall's mood eased slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Rendall was about to speak again, a faint rustling sound echoed from the fissure walls on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More enemies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it's little Lorelia's spiderlings,\" Orion said, calming Rendall's nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Spider Queen Lorelia herself descended along the stone walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, are all the terrifying worms dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion pointed to the smoldering remains of the terrifying spiked worm on the ground, signaling for Lorelia to see for herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah… what a pity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, do you know? These worms would've been the perfect food for my children!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they ate these worms, they might grow even stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spider Queen Lorelia sighed as she looked at the charred corpses scattered across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are still some alive in the cracks. They're yours to deal with. Make sure to flush them all out and kill them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia's eyes lit up with excitement at Orion's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish, Master! Little Lorelia will handle this beautifully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Lilith send you down here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master. Mistress was worried about you and asked me to check on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, then turned to Rendall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, stay here and keep watch for a while. I'm going to explore further ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Orion. Be careful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and began walking toward the direction of the bottomless abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved forward, the traces of worms crawling across the ground became increasingly evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that both the underground worms and the terrifying spiked worm had emerged from the bottomless abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the edge of the cliff, Orion gazed into the darkness below. A decision formed in his mind: this place would become a restricted zone for the horde, designated as a breeding ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, after careful consideration, Orion decided to incorporate the underground fissure into the territory of Blackstone Town, transforming it into a breeding ground for cave spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would he build walls around the area, but he would also establish it as Spider Queen Lorelia's domain, allowing her to breed countless cave spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By using spiders to control the worms, Orion could ensure that any creatures emerging from the bottomless abyss would be detected immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, is this the bottomless abyss you mentioned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, this is it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion turned to see Rendall, who had quietly approached from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most of the underground worms have been flushed out and killed. The rest are still being hunted down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thundar brought a team of bloodline warriors down here, so the other side doesn't need me to stand guard anymore,\" Rendall explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, then decided to share his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, this place will be designated as a restricted zone for the horde.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The terrifying spiked worm you saw earlier. I knocked it into this abyss before, but not only did it survive, it came back stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect there's an underground world down there—or perhaps it connects to some unknown space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever the case, it's beyond our current ability to explore. For now, we need to isolate this area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall frowned deeply. He had lived in Moonshadow Valley for many years but had never imagined such a secret lay beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, the secrets of this place…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will only be known to Alpha-level powerhouses. In fact, this area will be designated as a rotation point for Alpha-level guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has to be this way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Orion's plan, Rendall finally felt reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were lucky to return in time. If we hadn't, the horde would've suffered catastrophic losses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion smiled faintly, nodding before shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we landed, I saw that part of the horde had already been evacuated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lilith and the others had prepared a fallback plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, the sudden appearance of the terrifying spiked worm… if we hadn't shown up, the bloodline warriors left behind would've been wiped out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall nodded, still shaken by the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, from now on, I'll stay behind in Moonshadow Valley. We can't leave it completely unguarded again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was thinking the same thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion understood Rendall's point. The horde needed someone to stay behind and oversee its safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the Myriad Races Invasion, Orion had taken all the Alpha-level powerhouses with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many reasons for this, but one of the main ones was Orion's own fear of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Orion were to die, the Stoneheart Horde's fate and glory would die with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion and the Stoneheart Horde were deeply intertwined. At least, that's how Orion saw it for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, during the Myriad Races Invasion, either you or the prophet will stay behind. No matter what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That way, I can march into battle without worrying about what's left behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall nodded, fully agreeing with Orion's plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. This time, I've learned a lot from venturing out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, compared to the other races out there, I think our giant tribe's population is far too small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, I'll push our people to have more children. I'll teach them powerful combat techniques and hunting skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you, Orion—you don't have enough women in your tent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall's chatter brought a rare sense of warmth to Orion, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting aside his thoughts, Orion walked back to the other side of the underground fissure with Rendall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prophet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thundar, who had been busy evacuating the horde members, greeted them as they returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion placed a hand on Thundar's shoulder and said calmly, \"You've worked hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thundar shook his head. \"Not at all, Chieftain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the worms cleared out?\" Orion asked, quickly shifting the conversation to the matter at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the worms we found have been dealt with. The spiderlings are still searching the cracks, and we should have results soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and said no more. Instead, he walked over to Spider Queen Lorelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's the environment here? Is it suitable for your cave spiders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia, shorter than Orion, stretched out her arms, trying to hug him like she used to when she was smaller, wanting to climb onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've grown up now. No more clinging to me like a child,\" Orion said, pressing a hand against her head to stop her from climbing onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, do you not like me anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't answer her question. Instead, he pointed toward the underground fissure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you like it here? I'm planning to designate this place as the nesting ground for your cave spider clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, Master? Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it's true. This will be your territory from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, cool! Master, little Lorelia finally has a home that isn't that tiny wooden box!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion sighed, speechless. Lorelia still hadn't forgotten the small wooden box she had been kept in as a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This will be your domain, but you must clear out all the underground worms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And from now on, no other species will be allowed to settle here—only your kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia's excitement grew as she listened. The underground fissure was an ideal environment for cave spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast expanse of the fissure was a natural, massive underground lair. With a bit of work to reshape the cracks and boulders, it would become the perfect breeding ground for her spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you're so good to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Lorelia tried to climb onto Orion, but he stopped her and instead took her hand, leading her toward the bottomless abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Orion pointed toward the abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That terrifying spiked worm—I knocked it down there before, but it climbed back up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect there's another world or space down there, but we're not ready to explore it yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm giving you a task: guard this place and send your spiderlings down to scout regularly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you find anything, report to me immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia stared into the abyss, her gaze uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, do you know how deep this abyss is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion shook his head, picked up a large rock, and tossed it into the darkness below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Orion turned to Lorelia and said, \"See? No sound, no reaction. That's why it's called a bottomless abyss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of fear appeared in Lorelia's eyes. She was clearly unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be afraid. I'll assign Alpha-level powerhouses to patrol here regularly and assist you in guarding this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lorelia finally relaxed. Her fear had stemmed from the possibility of another Alpha-level creature crawling out of the abyss. If that happened, this wouldn't be a home for spiders—it would be their grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grow stronger as quickly as you can. I want to take you with me on the next Myriad Races Invasion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, can little Lorelia really do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can. Work hard. If you reach the peak of hero-level by this winter, I'll prioritize your advancement to Alpha-level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Master, you're not lying to little Lorelia, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion gently patted her head, just as he used to when she was smaller, and gave her a light tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When have I ever lied to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, the more children you have, the better. I'll make sure you have plenty of food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you to be able to guard this bottomless abyss on your own one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just guard it—explore the world below for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, Orion was painting a grand vision for Lorelia, setting ambitious goals for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lay eggs, grow stronger, advance to Alpha-level, guard the underground fissure, and explore the bottomless abyss—these were the long-term objectives Orion had laid out for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once we leave, have your spiderlings block off this path and narrow the entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mission begins now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's expression was serious, and his tone was firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Orion gave Thundar a few tasks, instructing him to stay until everything was settled before returning to Moonshadow Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall, still uneasy, insisted on staying with Thundar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't object and began climbing back up with the two giants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Orion returned to the stone walls of Moonshadow Valley, Lilith was still waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, however, she wasn't alone. Standing beside her was Lysinthia, whom Orion hadn't seen in a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lysinthia hadn't participated in the battle, she had been busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Twilight Viper as her guardian beast, Lysinthia had been helping Earthshaker transport supplies to the temporary camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the horde members began evacuating, she used the Twilight Viper to escort the women and children to safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had repeated this task multiple times until news of Orion and Rendall's return reached her. Only then did she finally stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've worked hard,\" Orion said as he approached, wrapping his arms around the two women who had been tirelessly protecting the horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The terrifying spiked worm is dead. The major threat has been dealt with. Rendall is guarding the fissure now, so you can rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith nodded. Orion's return meant she could finally relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, the horde members heard you've returned. They've stopped heading to the temporary camp and are rushing back here instead,\" Earthshaker reported as he approached, bowing deeply before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. Let them come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the supplies, they can be transported back slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earthshaker, I have two tasks for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker straightened his posture, looking ready for anything, which made Orion chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear Earthshaker was still a bit resentful about not being taken on the Myriad Races Invasion campaign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, organize a team of Obsidian Golems to carve out a passage between the underground fissure and Moonshadow Valley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, clear the remaining open spaces in Blackstone Town to prepare for the arrival of the force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our force numbers over 50,000!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2175,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","a43e088a24867437011c8d0ded15c71106c5c69df7f1f0bfb9baaf263a260947","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-156","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-154",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]