[{"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-714":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},244734,518,"Chapter 714: The scent of estrus is everywhere here","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-714",714,"\u003Cp>The sea is vast and mysterious. At high tide, the surface may appear calm and placid, but beneath it, undercurrents surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tide, in its silence, rises swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong current is now sweeping towards the coastline of the Stoneheart Horde’s territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unusual change was detected by members of the Sentinel Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scouts stationed by the Stoneheart Horde at the seaside were, in fact, a squad of Tidecrab Shield Warriors that Delilah had transferred from the northern city of Lysinthia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, this small squad of Tidecrab Shield Warriors could also be considered a Sea Race unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By placing them at the seaside, aside from camouflage, Delilah also intended to gain early warning of any danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said, this was a very clever move by Delilah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the tide coming in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop the escarpment, Delilah stood at the forefront, with Dace, Otho, Ursa, Drakthul, Gormathar, and the others behind her. All of them were looking out towards the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all heard Delilah’s murmured question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in their minds, this observation signified the potential arrival of Sea Race warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War was beginning to brew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder of Stewardship, what is our next step?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Dace’s inquiry, Delilah didn’t quite know how to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden frame-up and the gradually rising tide had disrupted the Stoneheart Horde’s plan to excavate the grand canal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they ignored it, they would inevitably be harassed by the Sea Race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they prepared for war, the excavation plan would be delayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, the Stoneheart Horde was not currently prepared for sustained, imminent conflict with the Sea Race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Delilah hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dace, Otho, the excavation of the canal cannot stop. Increase the workload of the slave groups.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drakthul, make preparations for a retreat. If the situation becomes untenable, we will temporarily withdraw inland and return to continue digging after the tide recedes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ursa, Gormathar, transfer some strategic supplies here. If necessary, you will board the Sea-Devouring Warship and engage the Sea Race’s combat teams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah began to arrange matters in an orderly fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having received their orders, the others now had a clear direction, and their expressions were all filled with fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the others had departed to carry out their tasks, Delilah faced the sea, an extremely grave expression on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Sea Race attacking, who could guarantee that there wouldn’t be Legendary-level powerhouses among the invading forces?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Delilah’s greatest worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a precaution, Delilah closed her eyes, communicated with Orion’s will projection, and reported the situation here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. Use this opportunity to test the combat strength of the seadragon race and gather more intelligence on the Sea Race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t return from my side for the time being, but I will have Soraya return to Stoneheart City as soon as possible. She will then come to Ironveil Escarpment with Xalathar to support you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion’s voice echoed in Delilah’s mind. The arrival of two Legendary-level powerhouses to reinforce her gave Delilah immense confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah opened her eyes. As she gazed at the distant sea, an aura of world-defying dominance erupted from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Waveborn Seadragon race?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This sea region will, sooner or later, belong to our Stoneheart Horde!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emerald Dream Realm, Marshlight Sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marshlight Sanctuary was the domain of the Hellhound Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Orion and Leonidas entered the territorial range of Marshlight Sanctuary, large combat forces of Hellhound Knights and Nethervarg Soulflayers had already gathered there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the Zephyrkin Swifts from another territory were currently rushing towards Marshlight Sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, the enemy is already not far from here. That damned Yvaine has still not arrived. This is a sign of her disrespect towards you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wulfric, the lord of the Nethervarg Soulflayers, currently in a werewolf-like form, stood in the palace, showing extreme deference to the Hellhound Knight Kian, who was seated on the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yvaine is on her way. Her habitat is a bit far from mine; her delay is excusable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But My Lord, the enemy is about to arrive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter. We will first resist the invading enemy. Yvaine can serve as a reinforcement unit, attacking the enemy from the rear in a pincer movement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the throne, Hellhound Knight Kian’s voice carried a metallic timbre—very ancient, very old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kian was not a gnoll; he was completely different from Dirtclaw. He belonged to a dark race, infernal beings who tamed Hellhounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Kian, the term \"invaders\" didn’t quite apply in this context.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, the appearance of Orion and Leonidas excited Kian, the Hellhound Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his Hellhound mount had not fed in a very long time, and the flesh and blood of foreign lords were its favorite food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wulfric, control your kinsmen. In the face of war, any who retreat shall become food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, My Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, on the border region of Marshlight Sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since entering Marshlight Sanctuary, Dirtclaw had felt a sense of familiarity, a kind of homelike belonging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thundar, don’t you really think the air here is incredibly fresh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I smell my own kind, and... ooh, the scent of female Hellhounds in heat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm... That’s a very wonderful smell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thundar glanced at the utterly enraptured Dirtclaw, whose constantly twitching nose indicated that his excitement was truly genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thundar sighed. \"Yes, Dirtclaw, this is Hellhound territory. And you’re acting like one in rut. Focus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe... Just the mention of Hellhounds is enough to get my blood pumping, Thundar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant Thundar, hearing this, straightened his posture, deigning not to pay Dirtclaw any further attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro Fergus, do you smell it? The scent of estrus is everywhere here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just by the smell, I can imagine how beautiful and sexy the Hellhound chicks here are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This might just be Dirtclaw’s paradise...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Thundar ignore him, Dirtclaw turned to pester Fergus instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Dirtclaw was smelling wonderful things below, Orion and Leonidas, high above, sensed a tense atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro, when the battle starts, deal with those small fry quickly, then we team up and strive to eliminate that Arch Lord as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The notion of a one-on-one duel simply didn’t exist for Leonidas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it did, it would only appear when Leonidas was bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was war; Leonidas wasn’t foolish enough to engage in duels with the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was war, they would take whatever path led most easily to victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as victory could be achieved, Leonidas was capable of employing any means necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. As soon as I see an opportunity, I will deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, bro, on this point, you’re much more enlightened than Squiddy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, this was not the first time Leonidas had engaged in such underhanded tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previous talk about dueling Arch Lords one-on-one with Orion was all just a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That fellow’s aura is getting closer. He probably sees us as prey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe, it’s been a long time since I’ve experienced this feeling of being underestimated!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1159,"2026-05-29T15:49:30.653Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc655e4bc5df57bfef7dedd792748d624888e2754ffcd8842d36d45f556c29d8","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-715","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-713",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]