[{"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-213":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},244342,518,"Chapter 213 Prepare for battle","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-213",213,"\u003Cp>Half a day later, Rendall, Onyx, and Thundar, the three senior elders, returned to Blackstone City with their forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn't even had time to sit down when the broadskull ravens arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caw… Caw… Caw…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the flock's cries carried an eerie, hypnotic quality, as if announcing to everyone that their time had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the grating cries weren't bad enough, the ravens' pitch-black forms filled the sky, a massive, oppressive swarm that blotted out the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was like the dark beast tides arriving ahead of schedule—both terrifying and awe-inspiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These damned death crows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall stood inside a tent, glaring up at the endless swarm of broadskull ravens. The cacophony of their cries grated on his nerves, and he couldn't help but curse aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse, funeral-like cries of the ravens were indeed unbearable, driving everyone to irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Arch Elder (Rendall) leading the charge, many of the horde's bloodline warriors joined in, hurling curses at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the chieftain's tent, Delilah and Lilith stood beside Orion. Orion withdrew his gaze from the sky and turned to glance at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you confident?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can give it a try,\" Delilah replied. Behind her stood a team of elite succubus bloodline warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion had gathered the succubi specifically to use their Nightmare Arts to confuse the broadskull ravens' leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could ensnare the leader, Delilah could use a taming collar to subdue it, and by extension, the entire flock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But first, they had to locate the leader of the broadskull ravens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That task, of course, fell to Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the tent, someone from the horde fired the first arrow, signaling the start of the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish! Swish! Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caw! Caw! Caw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, countless broadskull ravens failed to dodge the first volley of arrows and projectiles, falling to the ground around Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the city walls, Onyx hurled a massive boulder, smashing a broadskull raven that was trying to gain altitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice! Prophet just crushed another one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the cannon fodder troops managed to take down several broadskull ravens during the first wave of attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after suffering initial losses, the ravens seemed to receive a command and began flying higher, out of range for most of the horde's bloodline warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few warriors with special abilities could continue targeting the ravens at their new altitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look! It's the chieftain and the thunderhawk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited shouts erupted as the thunderhawk took to the skies, carrying Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderhawk soared upward, and Orion, armed with an arsenal of spears and tridents, began his hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the thunderhawk was cautious, maintaining a safe distance from the broadskull ravens while allowing Orion to focus on taking them down from range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, the thunderhawk unleashed forked lightning, electrocuting any ravens that dared to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Orion's command, the thunderhawk kept just enough distance to stay out of danger while remaining within Orion's effective range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, shoot them down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rayden screeched excitedly, thrilled to see Orion picking off the ravens one by one with its help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderhawk's behavior was almost childlike, as if it were reclaiming its pride after being bullied. It was visibly delighted and proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I've found it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Rayden's cry grew sharper as it changed direction, heading toward a dense cluster of broadskull ravens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the thunderhawk's call, Orion immediately understood—it had located the broadskull ravens' leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Orion hurled a trident to clear the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rayden coordinated perfectly, releasing a bolt of forked lightning that struck down the ravens attempting to block their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caw! Caw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sharp cries echoed through the sky. The broadskull ravens seemed to receive a signal, swarming toward Rayden in an attempt to surround it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's eyes gleamed with a cold, predatory light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a specially crafted trident coated in burning oils. Striking it against another trident, the weapon ignited instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion selected a target among the ravens and hurled the flaming trident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The targeted raven burst into flames, a green fire igniting in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green flames, fueled by the special burning oils, served as Orion's signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, two Wind Eagles carrying Delilah and Lilith flew out from Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the succubi's song began to echo through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah and Lilith, supported by hundreds of elite succubus bloodline warriors, cast a massive sleep spell over the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, Orion and Rayden continued their pursuit of the Alpha-level broadskull raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the succubi's song descended like a dream, and countless shadowy hands emerged from the darkness, extinguishing the chaos and noise of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadowy hands soothed the night, lulling all things into slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those lulled to sleep were the countless broadskull ravens in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the ravens began to fall like rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Blackstone City, the cannon fodder troops, hunting parties, and cavalry—who had been waiting for this moment—unleashed a barrage of arrows and spears, slaughtering the falling ravens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was a special unit: the cave spider squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From various corners of Blackstone City, large cave spiders spun webs to catch the falling ravens, dragging them into the caves of Moonshadow Valley for storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloodline warriors of Blackstone City were now busier than ever, working tirelessly after the sleep spell was cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, the Alpha-level broadskull raven Orion had been chasing also began to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the perfect opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion directed the thunderhawk to fly alongside the Wind Eagles, picking up Delilah and Lilith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, get the taming collar! This is our chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Orion's command, Delilah and Lilith stopped casting the sleep spell and pulled out the taming collars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the brief pause in the spell allowed the Alpha-level broadskull raven to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caw! Caw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The falling raven suddenly opened its eyes, its pitch-black pupils flashing with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, something unexpected happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caw! Caw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two piercing cries echoed over Blackstone City, and all the broadskull ravens that had been falling asleep or plummeting to the ground suddenly woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caw! Caw! Caw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The funeral-like cries of the ravens followed in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Blackstone City, countless bloodline warriors and cave spiders who had been dealing with the grounded ravens were caught off guard, startled and thrown into disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some unlucky bloodline warriors were even ambushed and killed by the suddenly awakened ravens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flap! Flap! Flap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above Blackstone City, a massive number of broadskull ravens took to the skies again, their wings flapping in unison, creating a spectacular yet ominous scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, Delilah and Lilith, who had thrown their taming collars, were unsuccessful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Alpha-level broadskull raven had used some unknown mystical ability, splitting its body into countless smaller ravens that merged back into the flock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this maneuver, neither Orion nor Thunderhawk Rayden could locate the Alpha-level raven anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the flock of ravens seemed to receive a command and began flying westward, retreating from Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Missed the opportunity… what a shame!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion sighed deeply. He had gone out of his way to borrow an extra taming collar from Rendall for this capture, but it had all been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lorelia's little spiders managed to capture quite a few ordinary broadskull ravens for me. At least we didn't come away empty-handed,\" Lilith said softly, wrapping her arm around Orion's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rayden, let's head back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, directing the thunderhawk to return to Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Blackstone City, in a dense forest on a hillside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridi watched the retreating flock of broadskull ravens, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, that enticing scent came from Blackstone City!\" Explore more stories with empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridi still vividly remembered the scene back at the gathering grounds when Orion had humiliated him in front of all the bloodline warriors, stepping on him like he was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory made his blood boil, his anger impossible to suppress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, you'll pay for this soon enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Ridi had been close to Blackstone City, he turned and headed south instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridi wasn't foolish—he knew he wasn't a match for Orion in a direct confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn't fight head-on, he would resort to underhanded tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made up his mind: he would head south and drive more beasts toward Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal was to create a massive beast tide, one so overwhelming that Blackstone City would be plunged into utter ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Blackstone City, the aftermath of the battle was being cleaned up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ambush against the broadskull ravens could be considered a success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only regret was failing to capture the Alpha-level broadskull raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity! If we had captured it, the horde's strength would have grown significantly,\" Rendall said with a sigh as he took the taming collar Lilith handed back to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There was nothing we could do. We underestimated that Alpha-level broadskull raven. No one expected it to have such unique abilities,\" Lilith replied, unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't too bothered by the failure. Having learned the taming skill, she knew she would eventually acquire a powerful battle pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, she still had the frost giant egg that Orion had gifted her, which would soon become the focus of her efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, the battle isn't over yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall was about to say more, but Orion's voice interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everyone turned their attention to him, Orion spoke in a calm yet commanding tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elders, with the return of our forces, the beasts outside Blackstone City will no longer be suppressed. They will inevitably gather!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't be long before a large number of beasts converge outside the city!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare for battle, elders. Drive the beasts toward us and hunt them down to secure more food for the horde!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a few words, Orion laid out the situation clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For many in the horde, repelling the flying beasts had been a morale booster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Orion knew that overconfidence could lead to disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Build defensive fortifications, organize patrols, secure food supplies, inspect and sharpen weapons and armor… all of these tasks take time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elders, make haste!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Bottomless Abyss, at an unknown location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Orion was urging the elders to prepare for the next battle, Clymene was locked in a bloody fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and her spiders were under attack by two millipede centipedes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Millipede centipedes were an evolved form of centipedes, dark subterranean creatures with segmented bodies, each segment armed with sharp, blade-like legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold them off! Once I kill this one, I'll come to help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene's voice was low and steady. The two millipede centipedes attacking them were clearly a mated pair, one larger and one smaller, working together with perfect coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how Clymene tried to maneuver the fight, the two centipedes never strayed far from each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clymene, I can't hold on much longer! We can't break through their defenses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grendel's massive axe struck the armored segments of the centipede in front of him, only to spark uselessly against its tough exoskeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The millipede centipedes' segmented armor was incredibly durable, impervious to anything short of Alpha-level attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clymene, get those little spiders of yours to help hold these things off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant elder Vargrum's shout snapped Clymene out of her thoughts. She suddenly remembered that the 10,000 spiders Orion had assigned to her weren't just there for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time she had encountered the black-armored salamander, she hadn't thought to use the spiders, which had allowed the salamander to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you, attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Clymene's command, the remaining spiders swarmed the two millipede centipedes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the spiders couldn't penetrate the centipedes' armor, they managed to distract and occupy them, freeing Clymene to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Terror Rend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of powerful energy erupted from Clymene, wrapping around her warhammer and radiating an aura of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her warhammer struck the female centipede, shattering one of its segments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armor on the damaged segment splintered into shards, embedding themselves into the centipede's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female centipede writhed in pain, thrashing violently and flinging the spiders off its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those that weren't thrown off were crushed as the centipede rolled over, killing dozens in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chitter! Chitter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female centipede let out a series of sharp cries. The smaller male centipede shoved aside five giant elders and rushed to its mate's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, to Clymene's astonishment, the two centipedes intertwined, head to tail, forming a wheel-like ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this formation, they began rolling rapidly toward the upper levels of the Bottomless Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their speed was incredible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clymene wanted to stop them, but she was powerless to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>",2110,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","20e5f4f5a48ae6f9361b62207a60b99018b395e0fba1c3a33410ca5223acd565","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-60","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-59",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]