[{"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-540":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},244660,518,"Chapter 540: Will he get dragged into this?","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-540",540,"\u003Cp>\"Damn it, he made me bleed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill him, and after that, I'll do whatever you say!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rare sight indeed: the larger, fiercer head of the two-headed ogre was the one speaking up at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You idiot, if you'd listened to me earlier, we wouldn't be dealing with this lizard right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By \"lizard,\" he meant Ssorin, the lizardfolk lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, aside from lacking wings, Ssorin wasn't much different from a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for someone at Legendary level who could temporarily fly with transcendent power, lizardfolk lord Ssorin had few weaknesses in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Insectoid Lord Lokiviria, you're absolutely right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This war won't be ending here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big guy, we're leaving—heading west. I've got friends over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite a comical scene: while Aldous was still talking, Bluehide already began running off. After all, they shared the same mind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the ogre tribe fled with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lokiviria, you promised me this region was mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the ogres retreat, lizardfolk lord Ssorin was overcome with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a single fight, he'd gained even more territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I keep my promises; I never go back on my word!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lokiviria also gazed after the ogres, looking toward the western reaches of the continent—toward the lands of that Giant King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will he get dragged into this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lokiviria wasn't sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lokiviria had been oppressed by Ssorin and lost part of his territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeking revenge, Lokiviria designed this whole plan so the ogres would suffer losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Lokiviria wanted to involve that Giant King too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the far southern lands—populated by humans, dwarves, blood elves, dragons, and the Stoneheart Horde, who were at peace—everyone else on the continent was still warring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he arrived in the south, Lokiviria found himself under pressure from every corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to shift that pressure elsewhere and find a powerful ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Giant King entered the stage, Lokiviria might ally with him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valkorath Realm, Soraya City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a burst of teleportation energy, Orion arrived here with Lilith, Rendall, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she was pregnant, Lilith had also come to the Valkorath Realm. Orion had made that decision after careful thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Soraya City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secure your troops. Have them stand by right here and wait for further orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the curious glances from the crowd, Orion gave the order and then led Lilith toward Dusk Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the castle gates, Soraya was already waiting with a broad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soraya is delighted to see my lord and my lady!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded. But before he could speak, Lilith stepped forward and took Soraya's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soraya, just call me Lilith!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're also Orion's woman and the Warden of the Stoneheart Horde.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've come here this time, and I need your support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soraya's smile grew even brighter; Lilith's friendly approach put her at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Soraya couldn't sense any envy or jealousy in Lilith—at least not visibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. We need to support each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soraya gave Orion a quick sidelong glance. Seeing no reaction from him, she took Lilith by the hand and led her into the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the Valkorath Realm left Orion somewhat awestruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd assumed that, aside from the central area having some flora, most of the Valkorath Realm was wasteland and deadlands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, however, he saw tender green grass everywhere. Even the sky seemed tinged with a faint green hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The methods used by a few allies in the Champions Alliance are beyond my current abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the castle, in a certain garden, grew numerous magical plants and swarms of lantern bugs. Orion also spotted a few rare elemental sprites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those magical plants and the group of elemental sprites were gifts from a VIP guest who arrived last time at Soraya City,\" Soraya explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said these little sprites would help Moonveil Plains recover more swiftly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, understanding that it must be Deputy Commander Edward's doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a mage who advanced to demigod level—the likes of Deputy Commander Edward—could pull off something this substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me about the battles as of late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withdrawing his gaze from the elemental sprites, Orion turned his attention to Soraya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith stood off to one side, playing with the sprites, content to observe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lich Vexis is leading the undead armies and the majority of the small scorpions in pursuit of the fungal creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During that time, Lich Vexis was ambushed twice but managed to kill the assassins both times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We received a large haul of life essence from the front lines, which I've kept in storage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Soraya presented two boxes, handing them to Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They contained Legendary-level life essence, the spoils of Lich Vexis's victories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soraya clearly knew she had no right to handle something so valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion stowed away the bone-crafted boxes, realizing that Vexis truly was carrying out Arthas's orders and wholeheartedly supporting Orion with no selfish motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was yet another favor he owed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two continue chatting—I'm going to check things out in more detail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting aside his mixed feelings, Orion headed toward another wing of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated on the throne, Orion focused his mind on the Survivor's Platform and accessed the public channel of the Champions Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"The slime molds broodmother got pulled away, and I've totally lost my drive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Alexander, what are you up to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander: \"I'm no longer in the Valkorath Realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"You're not guarding the western region anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander: \"With the slime molds broodmother gone, the slime molds layer won't pose me any real threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander: \"Hulk and Kraken can handle the rest. Do you plan on settling down in the Valkorath Realm and lazing around?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Retire? I haven't advanced to demigod yet! I've got plenty to do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander: \"As long as you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Alexander's one-liner left Leonidas somewhat gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leonidas, being the restless type, bounced back fairly quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Squiddy (Kraken's nickname), how're things going on your end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kraken was evidently in the midst of fighting, as it took a long while to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kraken: \"Boss, I've hit the peak of Legendary level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonidas: \"Holy fuck, you've finally caught up to Hulk! Keep going—I'm counting on you to grab that freebie from Deputy Commander.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kraken: \"Boss, I won't let you down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the conversation, Orion was also amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kraken's rate of advancement didn't lag much behind his own.\u003C\u002Fp>",1059,"2026-05-29T15:49:27.205Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","c50da9560490dc35a9a58e74ee5822ffd920b53beb9544cca49a15dc0163de8c","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-541","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-539",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]