[{"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-192":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},244612,518,"Chapter 192 War is cruel","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-192",192,"\u003Cp>Rendall's true purpose in visiting the underground fissure wasn't just to deliver supplies—it was to urge Lorelia to continue hatching more spiderlings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our resources are still plentiful. Hatch as many spiderlings as you can. I'll keep sending you supplies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't be long before the chieftain lures the invaders toward Blackstone City, and we'll need your forces to contribute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of invaders approaching from the east had already reached Rendall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's orders were clear: Rendall was to fortify Blackstone City and hold the line until Orion returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, Rendall decided not to share the news of the invaders with Lorelia. He wanted her to focus entirely on hatching spiderlings without distraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Elder. I'll keep hatching them!\" Lorelia assured him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied with her response, Rendall left the fissure with his people, returning to Blackstone City through the hidden passageways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the North – Abyssal Chasm\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! That filthy half-dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That wretched bloodline… that disgusting Gareth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Jorik, despite his own impure bloodline, was still a Glacial Dragon, a true member of the dragon race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, Gareth, a mere half-dragon, was nothing but a lowly, tainted creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gareth's defiance and stubbornness had blocked Jorik's path southward. Their first round of negotiations had ended in failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Lord Ariel, Gareth refused to let anyone claim her \"backyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jorik was furious, his temper boiling over. But as a gust of wind and snow swept past him, his expression turned cold. The emotions on his face vanished as if they had never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, Gustalon has a report for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind and snow coalesced into Gustalon's form, his demeanor humble as he stood at a respectful distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jorik didn't even glance at Gustalon, his icy gaze fixed on the abyss where Gareth resided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, the Black Forest is home to a powerful giant chieftain. He is incredibly strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He commands not only a flying mount, the Thunderhawk, but also a succubus skilled in illusions. Both are Alpha-level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, I sensed at least five Alpha-level auras among his forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon's voice was cautious as he observed Jorik's reaction. The dragon lord's face remained expressionless, betraying no hint of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of hesitation, Gustalon continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, did you know? Among the icefield snow wolves, there were three Wolf Kings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, two of them have already been slain by that giant chieftain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Jorik finally turned his head, his icy eyes locking onto Gustalon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're saying two Wolf Kings were killed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord. I saw it with my own eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long, oppressive silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jorik's heart burned with both anger and surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the truth about the icefield snow wolves: there was only ever one true Wolf King. The other two were phantom wolves, spectral guardians born from the Wolf King's essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These phantom wolves were unique. They shared the Wolf King's appearance and could merge with its body, lying in wait to ambush unsuspecting enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This secret was one of the reasons Jorik had been confident in sending the Wolf King southward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't anticipated the presence of such a formidable giant chieftain in the Black Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gustalon, recount the battle in detail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon dared not disobey. He described everything he had witnessed at the first ambush point, sparing no detail. He even recounted his own encounter with Orion, emphasizing the giant's strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, snow began to fall from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gustalon, deliver a message to Lumi and Chillrend. Tell them to redirect their forces toward the Black Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want the Black Forest plundered completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon's eyes lit up with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his orders received, Gustalon transformed into a gust of wind and sped westward toward the desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Forest – Third Ambush Point\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third ambush point was also the final one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, the Stoneheart Horde had planned for five ambush points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea was that by the time the wolves reached the fifth point, their numbers would have been reduced by at least half, even if they started with 200,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the news of invaders approaching from the east had disrupted Orion's plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consulting with the senior elders, the Horde decided to abandon the final two ambush points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delaying too long to deal with the wolves could leave Blackstone City vulnerable to a two-pronged attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they resolved to make their final stand at the third ambush point before retreating to Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the city's walls as their stronghold, the Horde could minimize casualties among their bloodline warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after this decision was made, the wolf pack launched its assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion and Delilah stood atop the Thunderhawk, circling above the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discover more stories at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their presence served as a deterrent, keeping watch for any sudden appearance by Gustalon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Orion and Delilah providing overwatch, the Horde's bloodline warriors fought with confidence, unleashing their full strength against the wolves charging up the mountain pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh… Whoosh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack… Thwack…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom… Boom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield was a chaotic spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bolts rained down like a storm, while boulders crashed into the wolves like falling meteors, leaving trails of carnage in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the first wave of snow wolves clashed with the bloodline warriors, the air was filled with the sounds of battle: the warriors' roars, the wolves' howls, and the clash of steel against flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain pass became a scene of pure carnage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the previous ambush points, the Horde had fought from a distance, using ravines and rivers to their advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here, the wolves had closed the gap. The bravest among them were now locked in close combat with the Horde's warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the Thunderhawk, Orion silently observed the battlefield. The sight of blood and bodies strewn across the pass stirred something within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"War is cruel. The rise of a great power is always accompanied by countless sacrifices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah, standing beside him, gazed at his back, puzzled by his somber tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear Orion, for the Horde to survive, you mustn't let compassion cloud your judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion shook his head and glanced back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compassion? That doesn't exist for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the moment I first saw this world, I was prepared to face storms, blood, and death…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, but his words carried the weight of conviction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah smiled faintly, her admiration for Orion growing even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>",1075,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","805c104fbaf3f86325c46006c2321d75377f6084b3083c95d3e25487a5f07fa5","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-193","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-191",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]