[{"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-41":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},244161,518,"Chapter 41: Respect","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>By the time Orion stepped out of the chieftain’s tent, the sky had already darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The council meeting had gone on for a long time, with most of the latter part spent discussing various details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Orion returned to his tent, Lysinthia had already prepared a hearty dinner for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the animal skins, Orion didn’t say much and immediately began tearing into a 300-pound slab of beast meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating about a third of his fill, Orion finally spoke to Lysinthia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare yourself tonight. Tomorrow morning, you’ll come hunting with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded without saying anything further, continuing to devour the food laid out before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the night passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the Bagbird stomach pouch, Orion no longer needed to carry his weapons everywhere. He could now travel light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lysinthia, Orion had found her a set of high-quality leather armor from the survivor’s platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a long, slender sword at her waist—sharp, but too small and thin for a giant’s standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the valley’s entrance, a large group of bloodline warriors had gathered, all fully armed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Orion arrived with Lysinthia, Rendall had already been waiting for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, these four will accompany you on your hunts from now on. They’re also the bloodline warriors who will go with you to the succubus tribe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at the four giants standing behind Elder Rendall. Each one was a towering bloodline warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just standing there, the four giants exuded a palpable, violent energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Orion, I’ll leave the rest to you. I’m taking my team out now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion clasped arms with Rendall and sincerely said, \"Elder, may the harvest be with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Rendall nodded, then let out a roar at the valley entrance, boosting the morale of his team before leading them out of the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Introduce yourselves,\" Orion said, turning his attention back to the four giants in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four would be following him from now on, essentially becoming Orion’s subordinates in name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, I’m Dace, specialized in dual-wielding great axes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, I’m Otho, specialized in spears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, I’m Beyn, specialized in two-handed greatswords.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, I’m Torba, specialized in two-handed war hammers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion sighed. An entire squad of warriors, and all of them were melee fighters—no archers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lineup wasn’t exactly ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otho, despite specializing in spears, was a close-combat fighter and didn’t know how to throw spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn’t waste time with them. His heart glowed red, and the massive form of the Abyssal Dragon appeared just outside the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion wrapped his arms around Lysinthia’s waist and leaped onto the Abyssal Dragon’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beyn, you know the terrain. Lead the way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they had seen the Abyssal Dragon before, being this close to it made the four bloodline warriors feel its overwhelming presence even more intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beyn, do you know of any areas with serpent beasts?\" Orion asked from atop the Abyssal Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, there’s a Twilight Viper with dual dark and fire attributes in the northern region.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Twilight Viper is an elite-level beast, close to advancing to hero-level. It’s not easy to deal with. We usually avoid it when we go hunting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn’t respond immediately. He turned to look at Lysinthia behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysinthia nodded but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me to the Twilight Viper’s territory. We’re going to pay it a visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion turned back to Beyn, giving him the first target of their hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Orion, are we heading north? The succubus tribe’s territory is to the east. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyn, concerned about delaying the trip to the succubus tribe to fetch Orion’s bride, tried to remind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn’t respond right away. Instead, the Abyssal Dragon beneath him let out a sudden roar, causing Dace, Otho, Beyn, and Torba to stumble back in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Orion’s cold voice cut through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you’re hunting with me, you follow my orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My word is law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to hear any objections, nor do I want to see anyone disobeying my commands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can’t handle my leadership, you can ask the chieftain or the elder to reassign you when we return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, in my squad, you follow my orders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion’s words were cold and merciless, giving them no room for argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Orion’s intimidating presence, the four bloodline warriors quickly reined in their tempers, not daring to show any signs of defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn’t pay them any further attention. Until they became his trusted subordinates, there was no need to be overly friendly with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the atmosphere in the squad became somewhat tense, and no one spoke as they focused on the journey ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everyone focused on the road, time seemed to pass quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the early hours of the next day, they had finally reached the Twilight Viper’s territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lysinthia, can you sense its presence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Orion’s question, Lysinthia closed her eyes, as if searching for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it’s in that direction!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, jumped down from the Abyssal Dragon with Lysinthia in his arms, and pointed the dragon in the right direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a terrifying roar, the Abyssal Dragon charged forward like a massive war machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about three minutes of running, they spotted the Twilight Viper, coiled atop a large boulder, its head raised high in preparation for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twilight Viper’s three curved horns on its head were particularly striking, giving it an ancient and imposing appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by then, the Abyssal Dragon had already launched its attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Dragon didn’t care what abilities the Twilight Viper had. It opened its massive jaws and lunged forward to bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, the Abyssal Dragon and the Twilight Viper were locked in a fierce struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twilight Viper’s nearly 50-meter-long body wasn’t just for show. It coiled around the Abyssal Dragon, trying to constrict its movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been any other beast, it might have grown weaker under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Abyssal Dragon was different. Not only was its defense incredibly strong, but its entire body was also shrouded in a black abyssal aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This aura not only allowed the Abyssal Dragon to heal its wounds but also corroded its enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than two minutes, the Abyssal Dragon had gained the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for Orion’s command, the Abyssal Dragon would likely have devoured the Twilight Viper by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, the Twilight Viper is weakening. It’s afraid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can make my move now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Lysinthia’s words, Orion nodded, allowing her to step forward and form a contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contract between Lysinthia and the Twilight Viper wasn’t a slave or beast-taming contract, but it still established a hierarchy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Lysinthia was the one in control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious green magic circle appeared between Lysinthia and the Twilight Viper, and a smile of joy spread across Lysinthia’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it’s done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twilight is now my guardian beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and signaled the Abyssal Dragon to release its grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a final roar, the Abyssal Dragon let go of the Twilight Viper and returned to Orion’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion patted the dragon’s massive head before turning to Lysinthia, who was now affectionately communicating with the Twilight Viper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell it to take us to its lair. We’ll rest here for the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Orion’s command, Lysinthia made a series of hissing sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that serpent language?\" Orion asked, curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master. My race is born with the ability to speak it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, Orion retracted the Abyssal Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Abyssal Dragon was present, it would make everyone except Orion feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Orion stored the Abyssal Dragon back in his heart, allowing everyone to relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysinthia climbed onto the Twilight Viper’s head and extended an invitation to Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single leap, Orion landed behind Lysinthia, wrapping one arm around her waist and placing his other hand on her breasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twilight Viper flicked its tongue and slithered forward, carrying Lysinthia and Orion deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Dace, Otho, Beyn, and Torba, they could only follow behind, weapons in hand, their faces filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four giants exchanged glances, their hearts filled with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, their respect for Orion’s strength grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after seeing that even Orion’s maid could command a peak elite-level Twilight Viper, their awe gradually turned into fervent admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion, however, paid no attention to their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sister, Clymene, had assigned these four giants to him not to assist in battle but primarily to serve as guides on the journey to the succubus tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, considering that the succubi might offer some gifts, a small squad had been assigned to accompany Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Twilight Viper carried Lysinthia and Orion through the forest, eventually stopping in front of a small hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the base of the hill was a natural cave, spacious enough to serve as a perfect temporary camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is safe. Set up camp at the entrance. We’ve been traveling all night, and everyone’s tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the Twilight Viper carried Lysinthia and Orion into the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dace, Otho, Beyn, and Torba nodded to each other and began setting up camp at the cave entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1536,"2026-05-29T15:49:10.835Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","32a7065ce55882fcd25ff96f00af4ef27eb477d042b51e7ffc2333dc049b3d88","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-42","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-40",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]