[{"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-472":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},244192,518,"Chapter 472: Your baby is growing inside me","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-472",472,"\u003Cp>With a sharp whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black dagger sliced into the slime mold brood mother, but at that very moment, the brood mother burrowed into the main nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed everywhere, only to vanish in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud clang rang out as the black dagger struck the main nest—its surface like a massive eggshell—producing a piercing, metallic screech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dagger ricocheted, transforming into a streak of dark light that cut down one of the brood mother's nearby guards in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the black dagger faded into the void, disappearing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop the walls of Bone City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander's figure was shrouded in a veil of shadow, his form indistinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an odd sensation—though it was daytime with two suns blazing in the sky, the spot where Alexander stood remained cloaked in darkness, a gloom that even sunlight couldn't pierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity. She didn't die—just took a heavy blow from me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kind of a shame, really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas let out a sigh. After finally seizing a rare opportunity, the slime mold brood mother had slipped away yet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you can rest easier now. My attack carried a potent poison and curse—toxins even a demigod might struggle to purge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's badly wounded. The situation here should turn in your favor soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After this, she'll likely stay holed up in the main nest, too afraid to come out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no chance to kill her now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander was right. Shaken by this encounter, the slime mold brood mother would surely hunker down in the main nest to recover, refusing to emerge no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm heading back. Word of my departure and this brood mother's injury has probably already reached the other main nest regions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let me know if anything comes up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a ripple of spatial energy, Alexander teleported back to the area he was tasked with defending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Blackstone City, inside the Horde Hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith, Rendall, and Lorelia gathered together, their expressions grim as they faced a sky darkening far too early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've barely had two years of peace, and now the dark beast tides are looming again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall let out a wistful sigh. Since the North-South War began, the Black Forest had enjoyed nearly three years free of dark creature disturbances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that time, Blackstone City's influence had spread north and south, with roads and wilderness fortresses built to bolster its reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stoneheart Horde's northern foothold had been developing steadily, step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the arrival of the dark beast tides would disrupt that rhythm, halting many well-laid plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The supplies and troops sent to Lysinthia City should arrive within the next few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Clawpincher and Twilight Viper assisting, holding Lysinthia shouldn't be an issue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What worries me is Thunderwood Forest. Slagor's there alone—he might not be able to handle it all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith's right hand rested on her belly as her gaze drifted southward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about I send Rockwell to Thunderwood Forest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Thunderhawk Rayden's help, he'd make it in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith nodded, approving Rendall's suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if Rockwell leaves, who'll help me guard the underground fissure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia spoke up, her tone serious. She held the task Orion had given her in high regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In battle, Lorelia might hesitate or retreat, but if fleeing meant failing Orion's orders, she'd carry them out without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until the dark beast tides recede, I'll handle both the Underground Fissure and Blackstone City. I'll just have to move fast.\" Rendall said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall and Lorelia laid out their ideas, but in the end, they deferred to Lilith's judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's follow Arch Elder's advice. Have Thunderhawk patrol more frequently to keep things running smoothly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slagor in Thunderwood Forest is great at strategy and command, but he needs a partner for frontline combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rockwell heading to Thunderwood Forest to help him hold Thunderpeak Mountain is the perfect fit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendall nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No time to waste—I'll go inform Rockwell now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith gave her approval, and Rendall hurried off toward the underground fissure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mistress, I'll head back to the fissure too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Lorelia depart, Lilith's gaze drifted to the increasingly bustling Blackstone City, her thoughts wandering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, with Blackstone City's current defenses, no Alpha-level dark creatures could breach it unless a Legendary-tier powerhouse attacked directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion had turned Blackstone City into a military stronghold in the north, its walls bristling with ever-denser arrow towers as proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond Lilith, Rendall, and Lorelia—three Alpha-level figures—a statue of the Slaughter Tyrant stood in the inner city square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empowered by faith energy, the Slaughter Tyrant statue was among the strongest Alpha-level entities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Lilith had chosen to return to Blackstone City to nurture her pregnancy—its defenses far outstripped those of Stoneheart City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Orion, when will you come back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you know? Your baby is growing inside me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the frontline of Valkorath Realm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After escaping an ambush, Orion faced no further Legendary-tier threats in the subsequent defensive battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smoothly handed over duties to Arthas's subordinates and led his own forces back to Cryptopolis City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to last time, this post-battle debriefing and loot distribution were quicker and more straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon and Onyx, under the envious gazes of many, gleefully accepted their spoils and temporary authority, their faces beaming with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they absorbed these gains, Gustalon and Onyx would undoubtedly grow stronger, maintaining their edge over the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the group left the palace, Orion lingered, mulling over the horde's next steps before immersing his mind in the Survivor's Platform, joining the Champions Alliance public channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Alexander, I just heard your presence vanished from the western region. Did something happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward: \"He and Arthas were gearing up to assassinate a broodmother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Assassinate a broodmother? Now? Did you find an opening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"What's the outcome? Did it work? Someone fill me in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered Leonidas except Deputy Commander Edward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until the assassination concluded that Leonidas got his update.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander: \"Close, but no dice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"What do you mean 'close'?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Wounded? Failed? Or just a waste of time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas: \"The broodmother on my end took a serious hit. For now, I'll assess things and support your three regions as needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward: \"Not bad. That eases the pressure a bit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Impressive—actually wounding a brood mother! Arthas, how'd you pull it off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas: \"The slime mold brood mother sent out a Vine Splitter and three parasitic creatures to take down Hulk, planning to swoop in and convert him quietly. Her scheme flopped, and we seized the moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Holy crap, a Vine Splitter and three parasitic creatures? Is Hulk dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthas: \"Nope. He took out the Vine Splitter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1113,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","e0853e3720f1440a9447cfcc41feedb70ae5333a665c6dc413d6c6807fa17698","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-473","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-471",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]