[{"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-174":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},244594,518,"Chapter 174 Bone Ballista","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-174",174,"\u003Cp>For the next three days, dark creatures continued to appear outside Blackstone City in an unrelenting wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battles on the city walls were constant, with no moment of respite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's immense strength served as a pillar of stability for the horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to Orion, the cannon fodder troops and cave spiders formed the backbone of Blackstone City's defenses, ensuring the city's safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's Lysinthia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion took a sip of his drink, enjoying the sensation of Lilith's mouth working on his cock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysinthia usually took great pleasure in pleasuring Orion this way, but her absence today piqued his curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's on the city walls. She's been pushing herself hard lately, trying to improve her own strength and that of her Twilight Viper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lysinthia was one of Orion's women, she also bore the status of a slave. This meant she wasn't entitled to the horde's resources for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lysinthia wanted to obtain resources for her training, she had to rely on herself and her beast, the Twilight Viper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Twilight Viper was formidable. As long as she didn't encounter an Alpha-level dark creature, Lysinthia wasn't in any real danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can help her, do so,\" Orion said after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of the horde's rapid development, Orion had allocated all available resources to Lorelia and the cave spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lorelia had reached the peak of hero-level, the spider swarm still needed more dark source crystals to become a true fighting force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this end, Orion had directed all the horde's dark source crystals and dark creature corpses to the cave spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the stronger members of the cave spider swarm reached critical mass, their collective power would become evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since the cave spiders were responsible for guarding the underground fissure, Orion had no choice but to prioritize them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This resource allocation would continue until Lorelia ascended to Alpha-level, at which point the resources could be redirected to other members of the horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Violet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's either sleeping or eating. She hasn't stepped out of the tent at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the progress on cultivating magical plants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None so far,\" Lilith replied, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, most of the preliminary work for cultivating magical plants had already been completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the process had been delayed when Violet was pulled away to enchant the city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Violet was free again, the horde was already under siege from the dark beast tides. Naturally, Lilith didn't dare send Violet out to work on the magical plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after the appearance of the Alpha-level flying dark creature a few days ago, Lilith was even more cautious about letting Violet leave the safety of the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting is always the hardest part,\" Orion muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plans often looked perfect on paper, but their execution was always fraught with unexpected challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and began undressing Lilith, intending to make love to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could begin, the sharp sound of the city's alarm bells rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a wave of Alpha-level pressure emanated from outside the city walls, causing Orion to leap to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something's wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Orion and Lilith reacted instantly, rushing toward the southern city wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they reached the wall, the Alpha-level pressure had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only sounds were the low growls of the abyssal dragon and the chaos of battle as it tore through the dark creatures outside the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion directed his question at Delilah, who was stationed at the southern gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not sure,\" Delilah replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dark creature's aura appeared briefly before disappearing into the darkness beyond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But its appearance seems to have triggered an increase in the frequency of attacks from ordinary dark creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah explained everything she had observed, her sharp eyes fixed on Orion, hoping to glean some insight from his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion, however, was staring into the distant darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instincts told him that the dark creature hadn't fled because it sensed his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something else at play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Orion spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't figure out why it left, but it's clear that this Alpha-level dark creature is highly intelligent—very different from the mindless dark creatures that only know how to charge and kill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be safe, I'll stay here tonight and keep watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah and Lilith exchanged a glance before nodding in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion walked over to a stone chair on the wall, sat down, and closed his eyes, signaling that he didn't want to be disturbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Orion had entered the Survivor's Platform and sent a message to Arthas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old friend, do you have any devices or tools capable of killing large beasts or monsters? Siege weapons would work too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Arthas replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean something like siege or defensive weapons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Orion responded succinctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have energy crystals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion had no idea what energy crystals were, so his reply was quick and to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's going to be tricky. Most of my equipment requires soul energy or undead energy to function. Even the lower-grade stuff needs energy crystals to operate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Orion was beginning to feel disappointed, Arthas sent another message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this low-grade junk? Does it interest you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attached to the message was a set of specifications:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone Ballista]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Type: Triple-shot siege ballista\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Quality: Elite-grade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Description: The Bone Ballista is an outdated relic from the Necro Realm's old era. Despite its age, it has an effective range of up to 2,000 meters and some anti-air capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing was discarded ages ago. If you want it, I'll give it to you for free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Bone Ballista can't fire supernatural bolts or magical bolts, so it's not very useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plus, you probably don't have the materials to make bone bolts, so you'll have to use wooden ones, which will reduce its power significantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion studied the ballista's specifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it was elite-grade, it was unlikely to be effective against Alpha-level dark creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it would undoubtedly be a devastating weapon against ordinary dark creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many do you have? I'll take them all. My city is under siege by a massive number of monsters—these will be invaluable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas didn't hesitate. He understood the urgency of wartime and preferred to offer aid when it was most needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll send you 100 Bone Ballistae.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue reading on empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the message, Arthas initiated a trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion immediately accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trade included not only the 100 Bone Ballistae but also 2,000 bone bolts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Arthas, this was likely just clearing out old junk from his inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Orion, it was an incredibly generous gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Orion's mind, asking for help in times of need was the true test of friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he decided to push his luck further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have materials to repair Ghostbone Armor? If you do, send me some!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas didn't hesitate. He sent over another set of specifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone Orb]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Type: Special Mineral\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Quality: Hero\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Description: These are bone orbs extracted from the spinal columns of the Bone Clan, imbued with mystical properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the material Arthas sent over to Orion. It was exactly what Orion needed to repair his Ghostbone Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as Orion thought Arthas might generously gift him some, a message arrived:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bone orbs are precious. Trade me some crystal cores for them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion paused for a moment, then quickly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appreciated Arthas's approach to friendship—direct, fair, and without unnecessary sentimentality. It suited Orion's temperament perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Orion retrieved all the crystal cores he had collected during the last beast tide and sent them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take as many as this can buy,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Arthas initiated a trade, sending over 100 bone orbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the bone orbs in hand, Orion immediately began repairing his Ghostbone Armor on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Necro Realm, Bone Throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas sat on his throne, holding a C-grade crystal core in his hand. He bit into it like a piece of candy, savoring it slowly with a satisfied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like Hulk's enemies aren't weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First he's buying siege weapons, now he's buying repair materials. This guy must be having a rough time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he's interesting. In such a short time, he's already amassed so many crystal cores. His world must be rich in resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy is starting to feel like a blind box. I'm getting more and more curious about what surprises he'll bring next!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how much those Bone Ballistae will help him. Honestly, they're pretty trashy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Arthas didn't tell Orion that he had an abundance of bone orbs—so many that he couldn't possibly use them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Necro Realm, every battle resulted in countless deaths among the Bone Clan warriors, leaving behind an endless supply of bone orbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Arthas, trading with Orion was incredibly profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blackstone City, Southern City Wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the astonished gazes of Delilah, Lilith, and the other subordinates, Orion retrieved his heavily damaged Ghostbone Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, he placed the bone orbs onto the armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, the Ghostbone Armor absorbed the orbs slowly. But after about twenty orbs, the absorption process accelerated, growing faster and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, a fully restored Ghostbone Armor gleamed on Orion's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Orion, is that…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith stepped forward, her curiosity evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion put the armor away and pulled Lilith into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my repaired Ghostbone Armor. I remembered I had some special bone orbs from a while back. Turns out they worked perfectly for the repairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered a simple explanation before quickly changing the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the excuse of an inspection, Orion made his way to the restricted area in the back of Moonshadow Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, he retrieved the 100 Bone Ballistae and 2,000 bone bolts that Arthas had sent him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion picked up one of the bone bolts and examined it closely, feeling a twinge of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Except for a few special heroic-grade beasts, bone of this quality is far too rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas had been right—Black Forest's resources couldn't support the mass production of bone bolts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This batch of Bone Ballistae would only provide a temporary solution to the current crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we switch to wooden bolts, the power will definitely decrease significantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And as for iron-tipped bolts… that's out of the question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron was a scarce resource in the northern regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within Orion's army, most soldiers wore leather armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion sighed, turned, and left the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to have Delilah deploy the Bone Ballistae on the city walls immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Orion was about to leave the cave, inspiration struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can these Bone Ballistae be enchanted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they can, even wooden bolts would have increased power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Orion thought about it, the more feasible the idea seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly left the restricted area and headed toward his tent in the northern part of Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, Orion lifted the flap of his tent and stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beneath a pile of furs, Saintess Violet peeked out, her face filled with surprise and a hint of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, aren't you supposed to be on rotation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion guessed that Violet wasn't wearing anything under the furs, so he slipped in beside her without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet responded eagerly, helping Orion remove his clothes with practiced ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spread her long, seductive legs, fully exposing her glistening vulva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion, already hard, thrust his cock deep into her, filling her completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the current circumstances, Orion didn't waste time. He maintained a fast, relentless pace, pounding Violet with unyielding intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an hour, he came inside her, releasing his cum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Violet recovered from her orgasm, she lay atop Orion, her face glowing with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion asked her a few questions but received disappointing news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enchantment potions were completely used up, and Violet didn't have the ability to enchant the Bone Ballistae.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's plan seemed to have hit a dead end, leaving him frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, if you're looking for enchantments, what about Medusa?\" Violet suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her enchantments don't last long and consume a lot of her magic, but it's still an option.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Orion's extinguished hope reignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, ready to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet quickly stopped him, carefully dressing him piece by piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay in the tent. Don't go outside. It's safe here,\" Orion said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay,\" Violet replied, her heart warmed by his concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and left the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he wasn't lying. The chieftain's tent was the safest place in Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tent itself was a Mysterious Artifact with protective properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More specifically, the flag atop the chieftain's tent was a tribal relic with unique abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion had discovered this secret only after becoming chieftain, when the flag was transferred from his sister Clymene's tent to his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a secret known only to the chieftain—a legacy of the giant tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since learning about the tribal relic, Orion had come to terms with the two mysterious items in his possession:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first was the enigmatic tower, and the second was the statue that absorbed faith energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion believed that as his strength grew, the purpose and use of these items would eventually become clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the tent, Orion hurried toward the southern city wall with his guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan was simple: have Delilah deploy the Bone Ballistae and let Lysinthia test them on the wall to see if they could be enchanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the enchantments worked, even wooden bolts could gain petrification abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, Orion would have successfully turned trash into treasure!\u003C\u002Fp>",2292,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","30c608643a4b395ed27f374aeab4020b6913127b7893393d8d25a43e17283120","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-175","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-173",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]