[{"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-289":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},244459,518,"Chapter 289 I'd love to claim the ice plains for myself","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-289",289,"\u003Cp>Five days later, Orion didn't see the thunderhawk, but he did see Gareth's messenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three kilometers outside Blackstone City, Arden was intercepted by a Four-Winged Blood Bat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Four-Winged Blood Bat with its sharp roar and fierce eyes, Arden almost thought the dark beast tides hadn't ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until he heard Orion's telepathic message that Arden breathed a sigh of relief. The Four-Winged Blood Bat also turned and went to patrol elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden had no choice but to land his Storm Vulture and walk to Blackstone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the difference. Two years ago, Arden would fly right over Blackstone City, acting all high and mighty when delivering messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this year, facing the Legendary-level Orion, he had to adjust his attitude. Big time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Horde Hall, Orion met Arden in the reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Messenger Arden greets Lord Orion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden adopted a very humble posture, immediately prostrating himself on the ground to salute Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Orion had harbored murderous intentions towards Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after his promotion to Lord, Orion simply ignored small fries like Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gareth sent you with a message?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's face was calm, betraying no emotion. He was the picture of cool indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Orion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden spoke submissively, not daring to show any disrespect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the message?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's expression remained neutral, giving nothing away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Orion, Gareth said she awaits you at the border of Half-Moon Lake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion raised an eyebrow, his voice still calm, showing no change in emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did she say what it's about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion remained silent, and Arden continued to lie prostrate on the ground, not daring to raise his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of being oppressed by Orion's aura and words made Arden extremely uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden's face showed a hint of joy, but when he looked up at Orion, the Lord had already vanished from the reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Messenger, you best be on your way. You're not welcome here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Dace, the guard, speaking. He knew very well that Orion didn't care for Arden one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, his tone was dripping with sarcasm as he showed Arden the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being in Blackstone City, Arden had no choice but to swallow his pride. He didn't react at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before leaving, Arden glanced at Dace, his eyes filled with coldness and hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere hero-level guard daring to give him attitude? Arden was *fuming* inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after leaving Blackstone City by a kilometer did Arden summon his Storm Vulture and ascend into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked at Blackstone City, which had expanded more than tenfold, his eyes filled with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This city is much larger and more magnificent than before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They've developed so quickly in just one year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar of a Four-Winged Blood Bat came from afar. Arden's expression changed, and he quickly urged his Storm Vulture south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Horde Hall, at a window…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith let out a soft moan, collapsing into Orion's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion held Lilith's hips, kissed her hair, and whispered, \"Tell Rendall and the other elders that I'm going to Half-Moon Lake to patrol the territory. I'll be back soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, lightning flashed, and Orion landed on the back of a Four-Winged Blood Bat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's sudden appearance startled the Four-Winged Blood Bat, causing it to tremble and struggle to maintain its balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You spineless creature!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me south! Chop chop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After complaining, Orion withdrew his aura and supernatural power, standing firmly on the bat's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the city wall, Delilah, who was inspecting the progress of the wall's repairs, sensed the Four-Winged Blood Bat's anxiety and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, after receiving Delilah's instructions and reassurance, the Four-Winged Blood Bat flapped its wings, regained its balance, and flew towards Half-Moon Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground, Lysinthia and Slagor, escorting the Twilight Viper to Half-Moon Lake with a team of soldiers, heard the roar of the Four-Winged Blood Bat and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only we could fly, we wouldn't have to go through all this trouble!\" Slagor sighed, glancing towards Half-Moon Lake before continuing on. Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be a day,\" Lysinthia said confidently, her faith in Orion unshakeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days later, near the eastern border of Half-Moon Lake…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low roars echoed through the nearby forest, followed by the cracking and crashing of giant trees being toppled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two abyssal dragons stopped on opposite banks of a river, roaring at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the backs of the dragons sat Orion and Gareth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought it would take you two more days to arrive!\" Gareth looked at Orion, sensing the undeniable aura of a Legendary-level being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was Lord Gareth's summons. I wouldn't dare delay,\" Orion replied, his voice flat, using the honorific but conveying no respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you joining the southern invasion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's reply was swift and decisive, almost cutting Gareth off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gareth was momentarily taken aback, then chuckled. \"Straight to the point, I see. Why aren't you going south this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need more time to build up my strength. My foundation isn't strong enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's answer was flawless, and even Gareth found it reasonable. If she were in his shoes, she wouldn't go south either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see how powerful Lokiviria's insect lord really is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion narrowed his eyes, studying Gareth. She wasn't what you'd call beautiful, with her bulging muscles and defined physique. She looked more like a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Gareth, aren't you worried that Lord Jorik will take advantage of your absence and seize the Abyssal Chasm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, this was the real reason Orion had bothered to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gareth laughed softly at his question. Now she understood completely why Orion wasn't going south. Building strength was one thing, but fear of Jorik's backstabbing was another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, if you went south and found out your black forest had been taken, what would you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd kill them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gareth chuckled again, a hint of amusement in her voice. \"See? You would choose to retaliate. Don't you think other lords would do the same?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, wouldn't you want to take the opportunity to conquer the northern ice plains?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ice plains may be harsh, but they're home to many races and some unique life forms, like that wind elemental, for example.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd love to claim the ice plains for myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion remained silent, acknowledging the validity of Gareth's points.\u003C\u002Fp>",1063,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","7066590688ef3118e68043588f371e5c6c7c19e3f2c4fa9d12b30ef6cd07fb18","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-290","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-288",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]