[{"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-657":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},244777,518,"Chapter 657: Xalathar has advanced to Legendary level","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-657",657,"\u003Cp>In Orion's speculations, there were several possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first scenario: the dragon race had abandoned its alliance with the Stoneheart Horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This possibility wasn't nonexistent; mainly, Orion couldn't figure out what reason would lead to this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second scenario: Glacial Dragon Jorik had been usurped, and the dragon race was not currently under his administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even possible that for a major event like holding the Five-Race Conference, Jorik's opinion hadn't even been sought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another possibility: the dragon race wanted to go to war with the other four races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This possibility was the smallest, but not ruled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reply to them, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Orion was about to speak, he suddenly stood up, a look of pleasant surprise on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balls of black mist appeared around Orion, inscribing mysterious runes upon his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The runes and Abyssal energy quickly vanished, and everything returned to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Orion restrained his smile and slowly sat back down in the leather chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah, of course, saw Orion's strange reaction; she cautiously expressed her concern and inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe... Xalathar has advanced to Legendary level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conference room at the Colosseum suddenly became frighteningly quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah, Lilith, and Sylvana were all stunned after hearing what Orion said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Pallas, the giant youngling, was in Lilith's arms, energetically waving his limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his mother ignore him, Pallas made yiyaya sounds, trying to attract everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Legendary level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah's throat moved with a swallowing motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stoneheart Horde had another Legendary level being: Orion's mount, the abyss dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need to work harder; I have high expectations for you too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was in a very good mood. He stood up, turned, gently caressed Delilah's cheek, and then strode out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had expected the abyss dragon to advance at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, this advancement of the abyss dragon provided Orion with a perceptive ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a wild instinct, a strong premonition for danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Military camp, underground plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion arrived here, and a bright light shone from his heart area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the blood-red light vanished, the abyss dragon appeared in the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to before, the abyss dragon had changed a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, Xalathar's size hadn't increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three sharp horns had appeared on its head—one long and two short, forming an inverted triangle, growing obliquely upwards, looking extremely ferocious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, rows of huge bone spikes had appeared on Xalathar's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone spikes extended downwards, completely encasing Xalathar's heart area, as if it were wearing a layer of armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xalathar, if you hadn't advanced to Legendary level soon, I would have almost forgotten about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, sonorous beastly roar sounded, long and powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I have advanced!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick, deep voice sounded; this was Xalathar's voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion stepped forward, reached out to stroke Xalathar's proffered head; beneath the tough skin was a layer of fine, cool scale armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to appear next!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion took out some dark creature corpses from his storage ring. Xalathar had just successfully advanced and needed to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, after learning more about Xalathar, Orion put it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outer city, dwarven blacksmith shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saelen walked into the dwarves' territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm looking for Grum Ironfist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saelen didn't give her name but instead released her Alpha-level pressure, displaying her status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Respected powerhouse, please wait a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dwarven apprentice led Saelen into an adjacent reception room, then headed towards the extremely hot forging room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than half an hour, Grum Ironfist the dwarf walked into the reception room, muttering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said a formidable blood elf was looking for me; I guessed it was you right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Saelen, what can I do for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saelen sized up Grum Ironfist; the latter was drenched in sweat, his skin roasted red by the high temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you hear the dragon's roar earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heard it. Damned dragon's roar! If not for its influence, I would have just successfully forged an incomparably sharp greatsword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel that should be Legendary level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saelen was somewhat uncertain. When Xalathar roared, it didn't release any pressure; she hadn't felt the suppression of a Legendary level being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just the dragon's roar alone made Saelen very uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saelen had only felt this kind of situation from Legendary level powerhouses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard the Giant King has an incomparably formidable abyss dragon; maybe it was the one roaring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It definitely isn't Legendary level; many people in the south have seen the abyss dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saelen frowned; she didn't deny Grum Ironfist's statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had come this time to confirm if the dwarves had any related news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not getting the desired answer, Saelen could only suppress her doubts. She decided to relay her suspicions back to her clan as soon as possible and let the higher-ups investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to custom-order a batch of bolts specifically for our blood elf race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The materials must be good, the kind that can be enchanted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting aside her thoughts, Saelen began to discuss business with Grum Ironfist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valkorath Realm, Soraya City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was three days later when Orion returned here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Orion, elders like Gormathar, Taran, Brontes, Steropes, Maldrak, Erythros, Thalion, and Torvald all had excited expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew very well that Orion allowing them to descend into the Valkorath Realm was giving them a perk, hoping they would continue their training here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you go and prepare. Replace the Arch Elder and the others back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people responded in unison and ran towards the military camp, familiar with the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his subordinates run wildly, Orion smiled, shook his head, and then walked towards Dusk Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the castle gate, two figures appeared, gazing at Orion from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion took a step, and after just two steps, his shoulders suddenly felt heavy; his adopted daughter Elara was already riding on his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daddy... Daddy, Elara missed you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion reached out and patted Elara's little butt with two fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit tight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elara reached out, grabbed Orion's ears, and giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion had a smile on his face, his mood even more cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike his disciple Rolan, Rolan lived in the Giant Tribe. He had known from a young age that he had lost his father and his mother had remarried, and that his situation was not good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Rolan's mentality was precociously mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While learning from Orion, Rolan's mind was full of effort, diligence, and glory.\u003C\u002Fp>",1074,"2026-05-29T15:49:29.113Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","5029581038f062d9624fe5a73a40c5d7516164540a4af0798740c629d63c77e5","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-658","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-656",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]