[{"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-446":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},244316,518,"Chapter 446: Clawpincher","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-446",446,"\u003Cp>As soon as Rendall heard there was a job to be done, his spirits instantly lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been stationed in Blackstone City for some time, and aside from venturing out to hunt, he was almost bored out of his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, rest assured. I guarantee that before winter arrives, the city walls here will be built. Even if the dark beast tides descend, I'll make sure construction doesn't get delayed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded. At this point, the Stoneheart Horde could withstand a dark beast tide without needing his direct intervention.Whether Blackstone City or Stoneheart City needed support, elite fighters could teleport instantly from one city to the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, let's scout along the coast and find the best spot to build our new city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall nodded enthusiastically. The mere mention of building a city made him eager and excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Orion and Rendall were scouting around the bay for a suitable site, Thunderhawk Rayden was off slaughtering the plague crows in the nearby red mangroves. He attacked them like a hawk among helpless prey, effortlessly taking out a large flock of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Rayden had his fill of fun, he found Orion in the highest part of the bay's depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Orion had already set down the Tidecrabs Mother Nest and was tossing a large amount of resources inside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tidecrabs Mother Nest was like a giant conch-shaped house—except this \"house\" was huge, standing around 200 feet tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rayden landed on the ground, tiptoed over to Orion's side, and let out a couple of chirps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at Thunderhawk Rayden, who was covered in foul-smelling, splattered droppings. It was both repulsive and nasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay away from me and go wash yourself in the water!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a bit slighted, Rayden screeched once, then glided far off into the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, he burst out of the water, beating his wings rapidly so that countless droplets scattered in all directions. His feathers shone pristine and spotless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, something's happening!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall, who'd been closely watching the Tidecrabs Mother Nest, called out to Orion. The massive conch had started making noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From inside the giant conch came the sound of rock and metal clashing. A moment later, a series of Tidecrabs Shield Warriors, each about 5 feet tall, emerged from the nest, forming a tight circle around Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing all these little creatures staring wide-eyed at him, Orion could only smile wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tidecrabs Mother Nest was set up by Orion himself, so naturally, these newly born creatures viewed him as their master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Orion and Rendall were marveling at the sight, the conch started shaking violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tremor lasted a solid half hour. Then, a Tidecrab roughly the same size as Orion emerged from the shell. This enormous Tidecrab had already reached Alpha level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Alpha-level Tidecrab stepped toward Orion. Its voice was raspy and carried an unrefined tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I have no name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion locked eyes with the Alpha Tidecrab, staring into its unusually upright compound eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Alpha Tidecrab gazed back, silent and awaiting orders like a well-drilled soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, Orion's expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, your name is Clawpincher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. I really like that name!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and studied Clawpincher's mismatched pincers—one large, one small. The oversize claw, bigger than its own body, was like a shield protecting its flank, while the smaller pincer was razor-sharp like a hidden dagger ready to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion considered for a moment, tossed a set of bone armor to Clawpincher, and gave him new orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take your troops and explore this bay. Find a suitable place to build your Nest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish, my master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing the bone armor, Clawpincher looked even more imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Orion's watchful eye, Clawpincher led the constantly emerging Tidecrabs Shield Warriors into the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this... what sort of creature is that? How can it already possess Alpha-level power the moment it's born?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall could only mutter in shock once Clawpincher finally disappeared beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a special structure I stumbled upon in Dragon territory,\" Orion said offhandedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually pointed at the towering conch—making up a random explanation to appease Rendall's curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Thunderhawk Rayden hovered nearby like a curious child, watching the Tidecrabs Shield Warriors dive into the water, his eyes glued to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion turned around, pointed to the Tidecrabs Shield Warriors milling on the shore, and spoke to Rayden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, these creatures belong to the Stoneheart Horde. They're on our side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rayden gave a very human-like nod, cocking his head at the giant conch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Rayden couldn't help wondering if he could carry the nest off to his own lair so that countless little thunderhawks could hatch from it there, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Clawpincher and his clan returned, bringing Orion several cod that were each about 20 feet long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion took the still-wriggling fish, delighted, and tossed them to Rendall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Orion was from a land-based race, he rarely had the chance to eat such large cod, and the same went for Rendall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So once Rendall sliced them open, he happily began grilling fish on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion surveyed the returning Tidecrabs Shield Warriors. Their numbers had obviously dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, we haven't yet found any other Sea race creatures in this bay. However, there are plenty of sea beasts underwater, and we lost quite a few warriors while hunting and driving them away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion felt heartache at the mention of those casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those that were only around 5 feet tall were all juvenile Tidecrabs Shield Warriors, nowhere near full-grown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed one to three years for their combat strength to reach its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, don't venture far from here. Stay in the vicinity. When our reinforcements arrive, we'll do a full sweep and exploration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clawpincher nodded and responded somberly, \"As you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that coming home empty-handed on his first outing had dampened his spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't say more. He turned back to shore and fixed his gaze on the fish Rendall was finishing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, about the mist hanging over the bay... can we clear it away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall sliced off a piece of golden-brown fish skin, handed it to Orion, and shared his suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion took a bite; it was springy and chewy at first, then turned crispy as he chewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, your grilling skills are really getting better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall chuckled, pulled out a small pouch of spices from his pocket, and showed them off to Orion. He'd gotten them down in Stoneheart City to the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion smiled, then circled back to Rendall's original question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't disperse that mist just yet. We can't do much about what's underwater, but the mist above is a natural barrier. Once Lysinthia and those swamp crocodiles get here, as long as we guard the mouth of the bay, the entire bay will become our territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really, clearing away the mist isn't that hard. Just call Gustalon over!\u003C\u002Fp>",1164,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","f36acbe80a13a3e5ad263ec327c3b9a84d400e200647f72dbad173f152d42adf","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-447","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-445",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]