[{"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-624":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},244844,518,"Chapter 624 624: Good timing","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-624",624,"\u003Cp>Throughout the entire Stoneheart Horde, many envied Thundar and Onyx; they were the first elders to possess Alpha-level mounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul were also very envious; they too wanted their own Alpha-level mounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, they lacked the strength or the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the opportunity was right before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gronthar and Drakthul each took out a taming collar from their satchels; these were items they had exchanged for battle achievements from the horde's treasury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the fight against the fungal creatures in the Valkorath Realm, Orion had obtained a batch of taming collars from Leonidas and placed them in the treasury, specifically for these subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of the Stoneheart Horde's council, as long as they didn't lack battle achievements, had almost all exchanged for a taming collar, precisely for moments like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one on the left is mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drakthul roared and then charged towards the hyena that looked more impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gronthar didn't mind, took out his battle-axe, and went for the hyena on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul didn't expect was that this wasn't a classic one-on-one, but a six-on-three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earthshaker lunged, Gravehowl bared its teeth, continuously letting out low snarls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Earthshaker's astonishment, Hyena King Gravehowl completed a split within three breaths, dividing into two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyena King Gravehowl's body shrank slightly, but it had split off an identical duplicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The same aura, both Alpha-level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker halted his charge, his gaze unsteady. He stared warily at the now-two Hyena King Gravehowls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Hyena King Gravehowls, one on the left and one on the right, with fierce eyes, slowly approached Earthshaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, the hyenas Gronthar and Drakthul faced also split into two; the two of them encountered the same treatment as Earthshaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three were unaware that Gravehowl's pack was the infamous Splitting Hyenas of the Emerald Dream Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Splitting Hyenas, a type of dark creature, advanced to Alpha-level, they would inevitably awaken their bloodline, learn the splitting ability, enabling them to divide themselves into two with little loss of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some exceptionally talented hero-level Splitting Hyenas might also awaken this ability prematurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Earthshaker and his group had steamrolled their way here and hadn't encountered them before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Splitting Hyenas were very keen in terms of hearing, sight, and smell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could easily detect enemies and were highly alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They need help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the valley entrance, Arden and Selenis, escorting four necromancers, walked in and saw the scene before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have the venomous Lesser Dragons give them a hand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three necromancers nodded and directed the venomous Lesser Dragons in the sky to swoop down, attracting the attention of three of the split Hyena Kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul were incredibly astute; they had experienced too many wars, brushing with death countless times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seized this opportunity in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a trace of hesitation, the three charged out with their weapons towards the remaining hyenas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROAR!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker had already formed a combat habit; as he charged out, his inherited skill, Blood Sharing, was already activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson bloodline chain linked Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul. As long as they weren't instantly killed or their souls obliterated, they were essentially immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The aura of an inherited skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems he is one chosen by Orion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden and Selenis were puzzled; they couldn't understand what the four necromancers were saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker's use of Blood Sharing was an ability obtained from a Heroic Altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a Heroic Altar in Arthas's territory, and it was quite famous there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because all the lucky ones who received an inheritance from a Heroic Altar eventually advanced to Legendary level and were all powerful beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also why the four necromancers were exclaiming and envious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They too wanted to advance to Legendary level, to look up at an even higher sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, it wasn't guaranteed that receiving an inheritance meant one could advance to Legendary level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although an inheritance could enhance potential to a certain extent, it largely depended on individual talent and inherent potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, there was another scenario: if the same person received multiple inheritances, their potential could also be enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this practice was a waste of the Heroic Altar's inheritance opportunities and was detrimental to the development of a faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, after the three venomous Lesser Dragons drew the attention of three Hyena Kings, Earthshaker's trio had no more reservations and fiercely pounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charge, close in, swing the totem pole in a wide arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Earthshaker's attack, but Hyena King Gravehowl dodged it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earthshaker closed in, Hyena King Gravehowl leaped away, creating distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before Earthshaker could pull back his momentum, it pushed off with its hind legs, rushed forward, and opened its massive jaws to bite at Earthshaker's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know, apart from their splitting ability, the Splitting Hyenas' most formidable weapon was their terrifying bite force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Splitting Hyena's canines were huge like sharp blades, and its four premolars were like pointed awls; together, their power was astounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If truly bitten by this beast, it would absolutely result in lost flesh and injured bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good timing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker was no battlefield novice; his combat experience was plentiful. How could he not have a follow-up move?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his attacks were truly so simple, Earthshaker would have died on the battlefield long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker was seen gripping the totem pole with both hands. He didn't turn, nor did he swing it wildly; instead, he reversed its orientation, making the tail the head, and thrust it backward fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krrrk-chak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an extremely ear-piercing sound, the sound of the Hyena King's teeth colliding with the metal totem pole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This impact knocked out two teeth from Hyena King Gravehowl's large mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Earthshaker didn't come out unscathed either; clutching the totem pole, he staggered forward several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyena King Gravehowl, not giving up, endured the pain, pushed off with its hind legs, and lunged again, mouth open to bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he stumbled, Earthshaker actually increased the distance between himself and Hyena King Gravehowl, buying time to turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lunge and the turn were completed almost simultaneously, but the totem pole arrived first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The totem pole struck Hyena King Gravehowl's cheek, knocking its jaw askew and sending it flying sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the chance Earthshaker seized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker lunged forward, chasing after Hyena King Gravehowl, and a taming collar simultaneously appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Earthshaker had still underestimated Hyena King Gravehowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature didn't crash to the ground but landed steadily, turned, and opened its terrifyingly savage mouth to bite at Earthshaker's head, aiming for a fatal blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earthshaker and Hyena King Gravehowl charged towards each other; neither could stop, and they were about to collide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the critical moment, a cold light flashed in Earthshaker's eyes, and with a backhand motion, he forcefully threw the totem pole in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>",1148,"2026-05-29T15:49:28.616Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","4f1cb50e8ea9b4260bc285b127d3ab19633d214e7b2b2cfe18e0b4ab531b0fe2","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-625","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-623",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]