[{"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-637":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},244857,518,"Chapter 637 637: Flashbang","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-637",637,"\u003Cp>\"I was overthinking it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're in another world right now, full of dark creatures everywhere, and opportunities for breakthroughs are all around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instead of envying Onyx, it's better to work on improving our own strength in a down-to-earth manner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Gronthar's realization, and also that of Earthshaker and Drakthul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said, this kind of internal, healthy competition could sometimes lead to an epiphany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The void passage was as calm as still water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lolth the Spider Queen seemed to have vanished on the other side, neither appearing nor making a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Orion knew Lolth was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lolth's aura was still present; guarding the void passage was her responsibility, and she couldn't possibly leave now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lolth remaining silent didn't bother Orion; he immersed half his mind in the Survivor's Platform and sent a message to Aerin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Aerin, quickly bring out the good things you've accumulated during this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there's anything I like, there will definitely be benefits for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion hadn't contacted Aerin for a while, not because he didn't want to, but because some time ago, when Aerin was striving to advance to Alpha-level, Orion had nearly squeezed her dry of all good things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To continue exploiting Aerin, he naturally had to give her some time to accumulate more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Aerin, having advanced to Alpha-level, would see her alchemy skills continuously improve as she gained access to more resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good things would only become more and more numerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulk, you're either really lucky, or you've been spying on me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is it that every time I concoct something good, you appear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Aerin's reply, the corners of Orion's mouth turned up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Orion always left an interval between contacting Aerin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, he timed his contact for when Aerin was likely to have new results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop rambling and bring out the goods quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerin didn't initiate a trade; it seemed the long period of no contact had made her think she held the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion thought for a moment, then initiated a trade with Aerin, placing a ball of Alpha-level life essence in the trade slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Orion cancelled the trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, in less than three minutes, Aerin's message came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I sensed a rich life aura.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't answer Aerin's question but continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring them out. Let me see what you've concocted recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'd better not disappoint me, or you won't get what you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were spoken nonchalantly, but Aerin on the other end couldn't sit still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerin didn't know if Orion was referring to the item he had just shown or the legendary Lord's Stone for advancing to Legendary level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whichever it was, Aerin didn't want to lose it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Aerin initiated a trade with Orion, offering a large batch of high-tier Pet Pills and mid-tier Toughness Potions, and finally, the new products: those Mysterious Artifacts packed in countless small black bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Hulk, let me tell you, this last item is a superweapon I concocted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was made using Flash Flowers, Fluff Mushroom Powder, and several rare Putrescent Fungi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerin seemed very excited; the message she sent was quite verbose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there's the Magic Dust I bought from the platform at a high price; that's the key for detonation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, every single one of these items is quite expensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For this batch of goods, I want thirty thousand C-rank Crystals... No, I want three of that item you just showed me; only then will I agree to the exchange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion snorted coldly. He didn't reply immediately but instead studied the last items Aerin had offered in the trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of thing would be a superweapon in Aerin's eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion took out a small black bag and tossed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transcendent power surged slightly, and the black bag burst with a pop, emitting a blinding flash of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosive force was too weak; it probably couldn't even injure some stronger hero-level beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the intense light just released was rather intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flashbang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Orion's guess, and also his question to Aerin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... Not bad, you're a real smarty-pants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it's not a flashbang, it's Flash Powder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing I concocted, if used in a duel or on the battlefield, isn't it a superweapon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a true strategic material, something that can make money...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion could imagine Aerin at this moment, dreaming of becoming bigger and stronger, making money even while lying down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop dreaming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This little gadget of yours, its power is hero-level at most; it has no effect on Alpha-levels at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For a large faction, such an item is just small potatoes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disparaging Aerin and her concoctions was something Orion had to do before negotiating business with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tactic worked every time on the naive Aerin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, Mr. Hulk! Let me tell you, I've already tested it with my clan members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said this is definitely... good stuff... a strategic material.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerin didn't sound very confident with this last sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that the Flash Powder was bad, but when Aerin tested it on her clan members, as peace-loving Wood Elves, they detested combat and war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And an item like Flash Powder, good for ambushing and confusing enemies, was something those Wood Elves found extremely repugnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading Aerin's message, Orion sneered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerin was starting to wise up, beginning to seek external validation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing's power is average. I don't need it myself; it's not very useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, equipping my subordinates with it... that's something to consider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion once again disparaged the Flash Powder, playing hard to get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not too satisfied with what you've offered me in the trade; it's impossible for me to give you that rare material from before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring out what you've hidden. Don't tell me you don't have anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, changing the subject was also a good way to bargain down the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having known her for a long time, Orion had Aerin's personality figured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerin was the type of woman who was a bit stingy, thought herself clever, and liked to secretly keep something up her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, this wasn't a bad habit; rather, it was a means of protecting herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that, in front of Orion, such tactics were as good as nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because they had known each other for a long time, Aerin wasn't very guarded against Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, ever since Orion helped her advance to Alpha-level last time, Aerin clearly understood that Hulk was the one who could truly help her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulk, you're just a slaver!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her words, Aerin still traded over the things she had hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this a flock of small birds, or perhaps a brood of small chicks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at what Aerin had traded, Orion was somewhat bewildered because he didn't understand the purpose of these items.\u003C\u002Fp>",1144,"2026-05-29T15:49:28.616Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","00fc96ecfa0cece3814bda816e0ccaffbc11cbc1dd80c655153b032b39072f60","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-638","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-636",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]