[{"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-36":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},244156,518,"Chapter 36: Betrayed","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>*Chirp, chirp...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few eerie bird calls echoed through the jungle, causing Kael, who was packing up with his tribe to leave, to freeze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, the other Ironbone giants also stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden behind a massive ancient tree, Orion’s pupils contracted when he heard the bird calls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a unique communication method among the giants, signaling that something had changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next second, a cold, murderous glint flashed in Orion’s eyes—wild and ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion wasn’t facing this small group of Ironbone giants alone without reason. He had confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Dragon was a killing machine, and Orion was eager to see how it would perform when faced with a group attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Orion quickly retreated into the dense forest behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Kael, in the camp opposite, slowly raised his right hand and silently made a gesture for an ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, all the Ironbone giants picked up their weapons and silently entered the forest, beginning their hunt for Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Brogan and Kael regrouped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brogan, we need to kill that small group of Blackstone giants and leave immediately. There might be a larger force nearby!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brogan nodded. Although he often clashed with Kael, they always found surprising agreement in critical moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the forest, Orion released the Abyssal Dragon, mentally commanding it to attack the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Dragon nodded, its massive beastly eyes gleaming coldly, and the horn on its head looked menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a giant’s roar suddenly echoed from the nearby forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar was brief, and the forest quickly returned to silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence—sometimes it carries the scent of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This eerie scene stirred a sense of fear in the hearts of the Ironbone giants lurking nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Roar...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Ahhh...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, another roar rang out, followed by a scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brogan and Kael regrouped once more, communicating through hand signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The enemy is smart. They’re picking off our scattered tribesmen. What should we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brogan’s face showed hesitation. Since the enemy’s warning, the Ironbone giants had already lost three bloodline warriors—a huge loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they retreated now, Brogan would have a hard time explaining it to the Ironbone tribe’s chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep pursuing. We’ve been exposed. If we don’t capture the Blackstone giants, word will get out, and we might not even make it out of this area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Kael was against Brogan’s decision. They could still retreat now, though they’d have to abandon all the hard-earned hunting supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because neither of them wanted to give up the supplies, both Kael and Brogan chose to go all in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, we’ll do it your way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brogan, we can’t stay scattered. We need to regroup the tribe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brogan nodded, and strange bird calls echoed through the forest once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the forest, Orion had already noticed the unusual behavior of the Ironbone giants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they retreating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Orion’s initial thought, but when he saw the giants regroup and continue their search, the murderous intent in his eyes grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, they don’t want to be picked off one by one. They haven’t given up on hunting me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Orion narrowed his eyes, coldly watching the small group of Ironbone giants approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, let them all die here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Roar...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next second, a terrifying dragon roar echoed through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Dragon, hidden until now, knocked down the massive trees concealing it and charged toward the Ironbone giants with deadly intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy footsteps, the abyssal aura in the dragon’s roar, the sharp teeth, and the scales covering its body—all of it brought back terrifying memories for Brogan and Kael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit, run! It’s the Abyssal Dragon!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Roar...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hero-level Abyssal Dragon’s speed was beyond what any ordinary giant could imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Abyssal Dragon attacked, its claws and massive jaws became like a harvester, mercilessly reaping the lives of the Ironbone warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, many Ironbone giants were fearless, and quite a few picked up their weapons to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their weapons could only leave faint sparks on the Abyssal Dragon’s scales—they couldn’t even scratch its defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later, Orion emerged from the forest, his expression slightly grim as he surveyed the field of giant corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion could see clearly that the strongest of the giant warriors had escaped in the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jumping onto the Abyssal Dragon’s back, Orion said coldly, \"Chase them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Roar...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Dragon’s roar echoed through the area, and all the nearby beasts fled in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Dragon’s thick legs pounded the ground, its speed increasing with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the forest ahead, Brogan and Kael, fleeing together, both wore expressions of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ironbone tribe had an entrance to the Abyss as well. Both Brogan and Kael had ventured into it when they were younger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, both had nearly died in the Abyss, so they were all too familiar with the aura and roar of the Abyssal Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, the enemy must be an elder from the Blackstone tribe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is all your fault, Brogan! I told you we should’ve left this area earlier, but you wouldn’t listen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they ran, Kael cursed at Brogan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the heavy footsteps behind them grew louder, and the terrifying beast’s roar seemed to be right in their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brogan suddenly turned his head and glanced at Kael, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brogan, what are you thinking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Bang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brogan didn’t respond. Instead, he swung his massive hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Boom!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael’s leg was shattered by Brogan’s sneak attack, his knee crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kael, don’t blame me. I need to get back and report this. The Blackstone giants invaded us first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kael collapsed to the ground, he instantly understood Brogan’s treacherous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This entire venture into Blackstone territory had been driven by Brogan’s selfish desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as long as all the other Ironbone giants died here, Brogan could return to the tribe and say whatever he wanted. His word would be the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Titan God, Brogan, you’re not worthy of being called a giant warrior!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In despair, Kael watched Brogan’s retreating figure, his eyes filled with rage and unwillingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Kael still raised his spear, using it to support himself as he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael had made his choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael would fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael would face the terrifying Abyssal Dragon head-on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Kael only wanted to delay the Abyssal Dragon for a few moments, to buy Brogan more time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Brogan survived, the Ironbone tribe would have one more bloodline warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bloodline warrior could make the tribe’s life just a little easier during the coming winter and the dark beast tides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Kael Ironbone’s obsession now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Brogan had just betrayed him!\u003C\u002Fp>",1130,"2026-05-29T15:49:10.835Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.035Z",1,"novelbin.me","601f8749f1c0d8222b9334f70e9f1b4ee40e6489a5d0a5c05b2812a1d3f04a8a","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-37","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-35",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]