[{"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-673":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},244793,518,"Chapter 673 673: They're fleeing","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-673",673,"\u003Cp>\"How many Sea-Devouring Warships does the Stoneheart Horde wish to purchase?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now, Lireesa and Dain each pre-ordered twenty Sea-Devouring Warships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Duke Richard pre-ordered fifty. How many do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white dragon Frostsire looked at Orion with a smile, quite expectant of the Stoneheart Horde's order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at Richard and the others, knowing what they were thinking—they definitely wanted to take this opportunity to gauge the Stoneheart Horde's true strength and resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Stoneheart Horde will also pre-order twenty Sea-Devouring Warships!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion uttered these words with some difficulty, as if the Stoneheart Horde was rather poor and would have to endure hard times to afford this batch of strategic assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In everyone's perception, the Stoneheart Horde hadn't been entrenched in the South for long; their foundation was surely not deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's current display of reluctance and strain made him seem like he was putting on a brave front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Orion wanted to purchase as many as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stoneheart Horde couldn't manufacture something like the Sea-Devouring Warship at present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just because the Stoneheart Horde couldn't, didn't mean Orion lacked ideas or channels to perfect and modify the Sea-Devouring Warship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Survivor's Platform had numerous goods, and Orion believed he could definitely find weapons and equipment compatible with the Sea-Devouring Warship there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the Champions Alliance also had a mage demigod, Edward; never mind a mere Sea-Devouring Warship, even more complex things wouldn't stump him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Orion also knew that the Stoneheart Horde needed to maintain as low a profile as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's combat power was evident; his personal high profile was to deter enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stoneheart Horde's current low profile was to reduce the covetous desires of enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Sea-Devouring Warships were consumables. Later, during the invasion of the Sea Race, it would seem more normal to continue purchasing them from the Dragons under the pretext of damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... Good! Since the decision is made, let's return to Whitecliff City. The performances from the past few days weren't quite satisfying enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Dragon race has captured a large number of Sea Race warriors, just right for your subordinates to get some practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation was precisely the outcome the white dragon Frostsire desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon race's objectives had been achieved: not only had they roped in allies, but they had also reaped a massive amount of resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the Sea-Devouring Warship was retracted, and the group returned to Whitecliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emerald Dream Realm, Red Moon Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Battle erupted. A flock of human-headed, bird-bodied monsters from the sky attacked Lorelia City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bolts shot out from the arrow towers on the mountain peaks, bringing down some of the low-flying monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High in the sky, wind blades and tornadoes howled continuously as Lumi and Gustalon took action to suppress the invading enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the city walls, everyone looked up, watching the enemies being constantly shot down, their thoughts varying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Desdemona, we'll capture some alive for you. See if you can bewitch them and obtain some intelligence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can try!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the city wall, Clymene glanced at Balgor and Grendel, then issued an order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vargrum, Mordak, Zorn, you three come with me. We'll go to the valley near the arrow towers; there should still be live ones there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Clymene led her subordinates over the city wall, and they quickly entered the ridges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prophet, it seems there's nothing we can do, is there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw, Lorelia, and Onyx stood together. All three were at Alpha peak, yet they were helpless against the enemies in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Warden Lumi and Gustalon here, these monsters won't amount to much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These dark creatures are just scouts, probing our defenses. The real enemy hasn't appeared yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onyx looked up at the sky, guessing that the leader of these flying dark creatures must be a Legendary-level powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Legendary-level being hadn't come personally, surely waiting for news, waiting until they had a clear understanding of the situation here before making a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's hope the Warden can deter those enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onyx sighed with emotion. He didn't fear war; his dejection stemmed from his inability to do anything about the battle in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... Dirtclaw, see that? I shot down several of those ugly big birds too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia held her longbow high, looking smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia wasn't skilled in close combat, preferring to shoot hidden arrows from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the longbow in her hand had been specially chosen for her by Orion. It was an Alpha-level weapon, emphasizing destructive power and sufficient range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longbow in Lorelia's hand was also the only piece of Alpha-level equipment that had come from Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty the Queen, your archery is the best in the Stoneheart Horde!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my eyes, you're a divine archer, comparable to our master's spear-throwing technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw's flattery rolled off his tongue easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia loved hearing such praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out and patted Dirtclaw's shoulder, her eyes smiling into crescent moons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on her face seemed to say: Dirtclaw, I'll have your back from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw had previously been in the cannon fodder troops, constantly living on the edge of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For his own life, and to sign contracts with cave spiders, Dirtclaw had always been currying favor with Lorelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that a large part of the credit for Dirtclaw surviving to awaken his bloodline was due to the cave spiders that had contracted with him and died in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had used their lives to make Dirtclaw who he was today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since advancing to Alpha-level and awakening his Hellhound bloodline, Dirtclaw himself was a powerful beast and no longer needed the assistance of cave spiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this, Dirtclaw still greatly respected Lorelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple: Dirtclaw had many offspring, and many kinsmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself might not need the aid of cave spiders, but that didn't mean his offspring and kinsmen didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw knew better than anyone how much benefit a powerful cave spider could bring in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When our master arrives, we'll report what happened today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, we'll make an example of these damn birds first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Onyx, Dirtclaw also felt dejected, frustrated by his inability to deal with the flying dark creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw had advanced to Alpha peak; he had long wanted to show off his skills and see just how strong he had become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the enemies attacking this time were beyond the reach of his doggy paws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, tell the master to wipe out these monsters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelia wasn't fond of these strange birds either. Their appearance had made her little spiders feel threatened, causing them to scurry into the earth and crevices to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're fleeing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Onyx spoke up, alerting Lorelia and Dirtclaw to a change in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, after more than half their number had perished, the flock of strange birds finally scattered and fled in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only Lumi and Gustalon in the sky, and too few horde personnel, it was difficult to chase down and kill them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they used the pressure of Legendary-level powerhouses to intimidate them, some of the birds would still manage to break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go back. They should have probed the defensive strength of Red Moon Valley. They probably won't attack rashly again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi materialized, gazing from afar at the fleeing birds, her expression still cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, from Lumi's words, one could sense a hint of lingering concern.\u003C\u002Fp>",1233,"2026-05-29T15:49:29.113Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","df4a7d1d95789bf783371f6527aae1e867f192d7077adc3efb4c32d386e2036a","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-674","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-672",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]