[{"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-208":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},244332,518,"Chapter 208 Mutated Salamander","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-208",208,"\u003Cp>Bottomless Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness seemed endless, stretching infinitely in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clymene, this Bottomless Abyss is ridiculously deep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I've lost track of how many days we've been climbing down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's pitch black, no sense of day or night, and so eerily silent. It's even more oppressive than when the dark beast tides hit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three giant elders—Vargrum, Mordak, and Zorn—followed behind Clymene, grumbling as they descended deeper into the abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been climbing down for what felt like an eternity, with no end in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they had been transformed into Skeletal Knights, their bodies adapted to the deathly energy of the abyss, the oppressive silence still weighed heavily on them. Their complaints were a way to ease the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we were alive, we never managed to fully explore this place. Now, in our current state, we're perfectly suited to this environment. So stop whining—you're getting on my nerves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was Grendel, another giant elder and the strongest of the Skeletal Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just endure it a little longer. If we want to grow stronger, we have to go through this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene's voice cut through the complaints, silencing the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak, squeak, squeak…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Clymene was about to offer some words of encouragement to her five subordinates, a series of sharp, urgent squeaks came from the spiderlings ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay alert—something's coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene gripped her warhammer tightly and carved out a foothold in the stone wall, bracing herself as she stared intently into the abyss below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five giant elders followed her lead, each carving out their own footholds in the rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble… rumble…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the depths of the Bottomless Abyss, two eerie blue flames suddenly appeared, flickering in the darkness as they rapidly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a wave of Alpha-level pressure swept through the cavern, pinning the spiderlings in place. They squeaked in fear, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's an Alpha-level monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene reacted instantly, leaping into the air with her warhammer raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the blue flames drew closer, Clymene finally saw the creature's form—a black-armored salamander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two blue flames weren't its eyes but a pair of glowing, fan-shaped appendages used to lure prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, Clymene swung her warhammer and dove toward the salamander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored salamander was climbing upward, greedily devouring the spiderlings clinging to the walls as it ascended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These spiderlings were a gift from Orion, and Clymene cherished them deeply. She wouldn't allow any creature to harm what Orion had entrusted to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her warhammer didn't land on the salamander. Instead, its massive black tail swept her attack aside, sending both the hammer and Clymene flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she tumbled through the air, Clymene got a closer look at the creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mutated salamander, its body covered in thick black armor. It had no eyes, only sharp claws and rows of razor-like teeth in its gaping maw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing blue appendages weren't eyes but lures designed to confuse and attract prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated but uninjured, Clymene planted her feet against the wall and grabbed hold of the rock, preparing to pursue the salamander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the creature showed no intention of stopping. It continued climbing upward, quickly disappearing into the darkness above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clymene, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five giant elders gathered around her, their faces filled with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My body is far tougher than you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene pulled her warhammer from where it had embedded itself in the rock and stretched her limbs. She felt no pain or injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to her, her transformation into a Shade Valkyrie had significantly enhanced her defense and regenerative abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five elders, while not as powerful as Clymene, were still formidable as Skeletal Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they acquired mounts, their combat effectiveness would increase even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should we do next, Clymene?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that thing went up. Should we head back the way we came?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene shook her head. She glanced upward into the darkness before speaking in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We keep going down. As for that black-armored salamander, we'll leave it to Orion to deal with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene's decision was well-reasoned. The Stoneheart Horde had plenty of Alpha-level warriors. A single black-armored salamander wouldn't pose much of a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the entrance to the Bottomless Abyss was constantly patrolled by cave spiders. Clymene trusted that Lorelia and Orion would detect the salamander's presence immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the salamander were killed, it might even provide an opportunity for the horde to gain another Alpha-level warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the reasoning behind her decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that we know Alpha-level monsters are here, we need to stay on high alert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And make sure the spiderlings are more cautious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blackstone City – Underground Fissure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion frowned, his expression puzzled as he stared at Lorelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia, meanwhile, was acting strangely. She paced around him in circles, occasionally sniffing the air near him with her small nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you smell so good! Lorelia loves it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, do you have a gift for Lorelia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what are you hiding on you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia's behavior was unusual. She seemed both restless and intoxicated, unable to control herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn't just Lorelia. The cave spiders in the underground fissure were also acting erratically, squeaking incessantly and creating a cacophony of noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp cry echoed from above. Orion looked up to see Thunderhawk Rayden circling overhead, its piercing eyes locked onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lorelia, can you control yourself in this state?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's gaze was sharp, his tone cold as he studied Lorelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Lorelia can control herself! But… you smell so good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion said nothing more. He turned and began walking out of the underground fissure. Explore hidden tales at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep the spiderlings in check. Don't let them run wild or make too much noise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Orion understood what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The source of the beasts' agitation in Blackstone City was undoubtedly the pink seed Violet had left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dace, bring me Thundar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion climbed the city walls and ordered his guards to find Thundar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thundar's cavalry unit included three thousand icefield snow wolves, and it was likely in complete chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion needed to confirm the extent of the beasts' agitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the seed's fragrance was truly this potent, it would be a massive problem—one so severe that Orion didn't dare keep the seed on his person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consequences could be catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>",1057,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","30dd93314d2ad04e34288da019aa40b7a7e29175225ed8efb1a9da6e144f280f","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-55","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-54",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]