[{"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-666":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},244786,518,"Chapter 666: The price of greed","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-666",666,"\u003Cp>Emerald Dream Realm, Red Moon Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the ground was already blanketed by a thick layer of ice and snow, Lumi only needed to maintain its thickness in this area to fend off most invading enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason as well, the snowfall in the Red Moon Valley area wasn't particularly heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this, Red Moon Valley still drew a group of prying enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whirlwind swept in, carrying snowflakes, and halted in mid-air. Gustalon's form emerged from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, how have you been, Lumi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon nodded. He gazed at Lumi, who allowed the ice and snow to settle upon her and merge into her body, his curiosity piqued by this elemental life form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon wondered how Lumi had broken through her bottleneck to ascend to the Legendary level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, as a fellow elemental being, Gustalon should have advanced quickly as well after obtaining Legendary-level resources and territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that wasn't the case. Gustalon was stuck, and had been for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your heart is in turmoil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gustalon didn't answer, Lumi withdrew her gaze from the distant horizon, observed him for a moment, and then uttered those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may enjoy exploring various landscapes, but that doesn't mean my mind is scattered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi raised her hand. A whirlwind surged forth, sweeping towards the horizon and whipping up a flurry of snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon could sense countless wind elements coalescing around Lumi—elements he knew intimately, his friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon had the distinct impression that Lumi was even closer to the wind elements than he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still haven't said why you're here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi retracted her gaze, her expression calm and cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemies have appeared in the distance—a flock of monsters with human heads and avian bodies. They're flying towards Red Moon Valley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting down to business, Gustalon gathered his thoughts and relayed the intelligence he had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Orion absent, the Legendary-level Lumi was their pillar of strength, the one to make the decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harpies? Or flying dark creatures?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how thick the ice and snow, it could only hinder land-based dark creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for enemies from the sky, they would have to be met in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep an eye on them. We'll have everyone prepare for battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustalon nodded, transformed back into a gust of wind, and swept off into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi gazed for a moment in the direction Gustalon had vanished, then turned and walked deeper into Red Moon Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a horn sounded. The Skeletal Knights, cave spiders, and cannon fodder troops garrisoned in Red Moon Valley responded, and everyone sprang into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Titanion Realm, Whitecliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The combat prowess of the Dragonblood Warriors is truly extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion caught a storage pouch tossed over by the white dragon Frostsire, something similar to Bagbird pouches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside were rare items Orion had never seen before, all part of the white dragon Frostsire's collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King, your judgment is sharp. I concede defeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion could tell that although the white dragon Frostsire had lost the bet, he was actually in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because, in the arena, it was the Dragonblood Warriors of the dragon race who had triumphed over the Merfolk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King, would you be willing to play another round?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We each put forward one subordinate. The winner takes triple the supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion remained silent, not immediately accepting the white dragon Frostsire's invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere shifted from relaxed to tense. Even Dain, Richard, and Lireesa, seated nearby, said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thundar is willing to fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at Thundar, who had stepped forward with eagerness, and waved him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These supplies are more than enough for me. Thank you for the invitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion declined the white dragon Frostsire's offer, not because he feared battle, nor because he was afraid Thundar would fall in defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disrupting the white dragon Frostsire's rhythm was precisely what Orion intended to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... No matter, it's just a show anyway!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My recent invitation extends to you all as well. I'll take on anyone who steps up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white dragon Frostsire turned to look at Dain, Richard, and Lireesa. Triple the rare resources—many of which were ores and equipment—was a very tempting offer for Dain the Dwarf and Richard the Human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, are there any restrictions on the contestants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Grand Duke Richard who spoke. As a human, greed was in his nature, and Richard couldn't resist the temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None. As long as they are of the same level. No restrictions on equipment or mounts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an Arch lord at his peak, the white dragon Frostsire understood clearly that any means one could bring to bear was a manifestation of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the arena performances he presided over had few restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consequence of this was that the battles were exceedingly violent, filled with blood-pumping excitement, and prone to sudden reversals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Dain the Dwarf Prophet, Richard the Human Grand Duke, and the white dragon Frostsire each engaged in a wagered duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion and Lireesa watched quietly from the sidelines, having no intention of participating in the wagers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later, the results of the wagers were in: the white dragon Frostsire had one win and one loss, breaking even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The human participant, leveraging various items, secured victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more straightforward Dwarves, however, lost their duel and sacrificed a clansman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rules of the arena were relentless: to the death. It was brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, we shall continue our discussions tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the arena's performances concluded, the white dragon Frostsire bid them farewell and returned directly to his Ancient Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This surprised Orion and Lireesa, who had been anticipating a turn of events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Orion and Lireesa had assumed that after the exhibition matches in the Colosseum, the white dragon Frostsire would surely use the wagers as a pretext to discuss the agenda for the Five-Race Conference, perhaps even bringing up the Sea Race directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out, Orion had miscalculated, and so had Lireesa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion picked up his goblet and drained the remaining wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white dragon Frostsire's actions and thoughts were unpredictable, unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a domineering style, an inscrutable way of operating—this Archlord being redefined Orion's understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, I shall retire for the night. We can continue our discussions tomorrow if anything arises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, we're headed the same way. Let's go together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard's face was alight with joy; he had just won his bet, making a handsome profit, and was in excellent spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and led the way out of the Colosseum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were blinded by greed. What the Dwarves should be doing is staying grounded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lireesa glanced at Dain, the Dwarf Prophet. He had lost the wager, forfeited materials, and sacrificed a strong clansman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is the price of greed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that Lireesa was complaining, but rather that the Dwarves and Blood Elves simply couldn't outmaneuver the formidable Dragons or the cunning Humans.\u003C\u002Fp>",1147,"2026-05-29T15:49:29.113Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","ddfe57b76c823fe9326de45e83d03fc1f2ccb922ba0d472c99afa9758768fa4e","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-667","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-665",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]