Titan King: Ascension of the Giant - Chapter 680

Chapter 680: You must persevere
“And our Heroic Altar. For this invasion of the Emerald Dream Realm, I plan to capture a large number of sacrifices to initiate a second inheritance ceremony.”

“Accepting the inheritance can also enhance potential.”

Orion mentioned the Heroic Altar within Moonshadow Valley. The significance of this special structure was to continuously enhance the Stoneheart Horde’s foundation and increase the number of elite Giant figures.

These words caused Rendall’s gaze to gradually brighten.

“And the Emerald Dream Realm—such a vast world will surely have many rare items. Some can definitely change talent and improve strength.”

“Arch Elder, for the Blackstone tribe, for the Stoneheart horde, you must persevere.”

“Even if your innate potential is exhausted, then research combat techniques…”

On the city wall, Orion and Rendall completed a heart-to-heart talk.

Under Orion’s encouragement, the flame of hope was rekindled in Rendall’s heart.

Rendall was a special existence in the Blackstone tribe.

His presence was a source of faith and a spiritual pillar for many of his kinsmen.

It was precisely because there was a selflessly dedicated elder like the Arch Elder setting an example at the forefront that the younger generation had a reference point when acting and making decisions.

Orion could definitively say that ever since his father and mother had left, Rendall had been the spiritual benchmark of the Stoneheart tribe.

In terms of dedication to the tribe, he was a monument.

And Orion hoped this monument could endure for a long time.

…

Two days later, at the teleportation array beneath Moonshadow Valley.

Orion surged the transcendent power within his body, teleporting Lilith, Pallas, and a troop of succubus maidservants to Stoneheart City.

After this, Orion took Thundar and his cavalry regiment, along with five necromancers, to the Underworld’s cross-realm teleportation array, preparing to descend to the Emerald Dream Realm.

…

Human Kingdom, Rose Manor.

Blooming roses set off the manor in the center of the garden, making it look vibrant and full of life.

A Giant youngling, wearing short pants, crawled tirelessly all over the manor, up and down.

Strangely enough, though the little fellow crawled all over the manor, there were no scrapes on his knees.

It had to be said, Giant younglings were truly tough and resilient.

Behind the Giant youngling followed two powerfully built adult Giants—Brom and James.

Brom and James had always followed Orion’s orders, never leaving Kronos’s side.

“Are Giant younglings from the Stoneheart Horde as boisterous as Kronos when they’re little?”

On a high point of the manor, two people stood on an open-air balcony, watching Kronos crawl all over the place.

They were Princess Ava and Tarn.

“More or less!”

“Giants generally have strong physiques and abundant energy. We need constant activity to adapt to our bodies’ growth.”

“Once Kronos learns to walk, I’ll teach him cultivation, and he won’t be so lively and active then.”

It was Tarn who answered Princess Ava. Tarn gazed at Kronos, a deep, inexplicable emotion in his eyes.

That emotion was very familiar to Tarn; it was a fate similar to his own.

Tarn had felt this emotion upon first seeing Kronos.

This feeling, which Tarn couldn’t quite articulate, suddenly made him realize that he had grown up, become an adult.

And adulthood meant needing to bear certain responsibilities.

For example, educating the younger generation, shouldering the responsibility of an older brother.

Responsibility—Tarn had never had such a thought before.

Now, seeing Kronos, Tarn instantly felt this thing called responsibility, the responsibility of an older brother.

That thing he had never paid attention to, never cared about before, made Tarn mature in an instant.

For a fleeting moment, Tarn missed Orion immensely, missed Fergus, missed Rendall, missed Lilith who had often cared for him, missed everything about the Stoneheart tribe.

(Tarn was an adopted son whom Orion had previously taken in, and he was raised by Lilith.)

However, Tarn couldn’t go back, because he had to take care of Kronos; he had to shoulder the responsibility of an older brother.

Tarn wanted to make Kronos understand that he was a Giant, a powerful Blackstone Giant.

Tarn wanted to tell Kronos that his father was a great, unsurpassable existence.

Tarn, even more so, had to teach Kronos common knowledge about Giants, the customs of the Stoneheart tribe, the basic combat techniques Giants should learn, and hunting skills for survival, among other things.

Tarn felt he had too many things he needed to pass on to Kronos.

“Do you think Kronos will be accepted by the Stoneheart Horde?”

Gazing at Kronos crawling all over the ground, Princess Ava’s eyes were full of doting love.

Only when Kronos’s future was mentioned would a trace of maturity, decisiveness, and resilience flash in her eyes.

Ava’s disposition had undergone an earth-shaking transformation.

Previously, Ava would certainly have been unwilling to proactively mention the Stoneheart Horde, or that King of Giants who had raped her.

Even less so now, Ava was trying to get the Stoneheart Horde to accept Kronos, to let Kronos integrate.

“Lady Ava, you worry too much!”

“Orion and the Stoneheart Horde have already accepted Kronos.”

Tarn turned his head and glanced at Princess Ava.

“For the next three years, I will stay here. I will teach Kronos and make him understand the position he is in.”

Kronos’s experiences were, to a large extent, similar to Tarn’s; neither had experienced fatherly love.

However, as a Giant prince, Kronos’s fate was destined to be extraordinary.

Kronos needed guidance!

This was Tarn’s current thought, just as he had needed guidance when he was little.

Otherwise, he would definitely take some tortuous, unnecessary detours.

Gazing at Kronos crawling around the manor chasing rabbits, Tarn gradually fell into deep thought.

Ava glanced at Tarn out of the corner of her eye. Strictly speaking, this fellow was her junior, and her child Kronos’s cousin.

Ava could see that Tarn was very young.

But Tarn’s strength was also formidable; he was already at Hero peak.

Furthermore, this fellow also had a ferocious Bone Python as a pet, an Abyssal creature with extremely strong combat capabilities.

Most crucially, Tarn had immense potential, with the possibility of breaking through to higher levels.

“I hope that when Kronos grows up, he’ll have similarly immense potential!”

“…”

Emerald Dream Realm, Red Moon Valley.

Spatial energy fluctuated, and Thundar led his team as the cavalry regiment personnel descended one after another.

Dirtclaw, Lorelia, Onyx, and the others, sensing the波動, quickly rushed to the cave.

“Hahaha… Thundar, you’re here too!”

Onyx stepped forward and clapped Thundar on the shoulder.

Among this group, only Onyx could do so.

As the Elder of Combat, Thundar not only held a high position and significant power but also carried an air of slaughter.

When facing outsiders, Thundar would, in most cases, put on a cold expression.

“Prophet, I’m truly so happy to see you again!”

Those truly close to Thundar were probably only Onyx, the Arch Elder, Earthshaker, Dirtclaw—this group of companions who had walked the battlefields together from the very beginning.

“Elder Thundar, do you feel it?”

“I reached the peak a step ahead of you, hehe!”

Dirtclaw stepped forward, extending his strong arm and making a fist.

Thundar nodded, a sincere smile on his face. He knew how much this group of old friends had paid to get to where they were today.

“Don’t worry, I’ll catch up soon!”

This was the pride of a Giant!

Even Dirtclaw could break through his shackles; Thundar believed he was definitely no worse than Dirtclaw.

Although his strength had stagnated at late Alpha, Thundar didn’t feel his talent was exhausted.

Thundar was still young; he had plenty of time and drive to break his limits.

“Elder Thundar, where is our master?”

After Thundar had reminisced with Onyx and Dirtclaw, Lorelia squeezed forward to ask about Orion’s whereabouts.

“Our master is managing the cross-realm teleportation array. He will descend shortly.”

Thundar also greeted Lorelia. They were all acquaintances, and he had watched the latter grow up.

Sensing Lorelia’s aura, Thundar wasn’t surprised at all; this cave spider, raised by the Stoneheart Horde since she was small, had also advanced to Alpha peak level.

Seeing Lorelia grow, Thundar, Onyx, and the Arch Elder were all incredibly proud.

Because behind Lorelia’s growth were their contributions.

It was an inexpressible joy!

And also an emotion that was pleasantly surprising and exhilarating!

…

Orion had not yet descended. Thundar could only reorganize his troops on one hand, and wait with Onyx and the others on the other.

Half a day later, Orion’s figure slowly materialized in the teleportation array. With him were five cloaked necromancers.

Lorelia was the most excited. Sensing Orion’s aura, she dashed out, wanting to throw herself into her master’s embrace.

Unfortunately, Lorelia failed again.

Orion extended his right hand and placed it on Lorelia’s small head, stopping her from throwing herself into his arms.

“Lorelia, you are the Spider Queen. Don’t you know you’ve grown up already!”

Orion tapped Lorelia lightly. The excitement in her eyes quickly transformed into a slight pout of aggrievement.

“Have you completed the task I assigned you?”

This matter was very important. Orion was about to bring over Leonidas and Alexander; the invasion plan was about to be launched.

If the number of small spiders was insufficient, there would be big trouble.

“Rest assured, Lorelia not only completed the task but over-fulfilled it.”

“Master, didn’t you notice?”

“Lorelia has advanced to Alpha peak!”

Orion nodded, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

“From now on, Lorelia and Dirtclaw, all your battle achievements in the horde are cleared. Furthermore, you both owe the horde three major merits.”

Two clumps of Legendary-level life essence appeared in Orion’s hands, and he gave them to Lorelia and Dirtclaw.

“Remember to make up for the battle achievements later!”

Orion ignored the pleasantly surprised Lorelia and Dirtclaw, transforming into lightning and disappearing from the cave.

Thundar looked at the Legendary-level life essence in Dirtclaw’s hand, his eyes full of envy.

“Alpha peak, I will definitely advance!”

At this moment, Thundar’s heart was screaming wildly.

Onyx, Dirtclaw, and Lorelia had all obtained the opportunity to challenge the Legendary level; this deeply stimulated Thundar.

“Keep it up! We’ll wait for you, to challenge the Legendary level together! I also want to have the status of a lord!”

Onyx clapped Thundar’s shoulder again, partly as comfort, partly as encouragement. Then he turned and walked out of the cave.

“Alright!”

Lorelia City, city wall.

Lumi stood there, like a snow lotus, pure and beautiful.

Orion reached out and pulled Lumi into his embrace, letting her cold hair and cheek feel the burning warmth of his chest.

“You’ve worked hard recently!”

Lumi looked up, glanced at Orion, said nothing, and leaned against his chest, gazing into the distance.

In the distance, snowflakes danced, and the cold wind shivered.

“I’m here. The snow can stop, and the wind can cease too!”

“Mm!”

Lumi hummed softly. The snowflakes falling from the sky gradually disappeared, and the constantly blowing cold wind also stopped its whistling.

In a short while, dim, deep sunlight shone into Red Moon Valley, falling upon Lorelia City.

“The enemy is from the west, a flock of Aarakocra. They are flying dark creatures.”

Lumi leaned against Orion’s chest, pointing towards the west.

“No matter. It doesn’t matter what dark creatures they are. Only death awaits them.”

Orion was very domineering, and also very confident.

Because this time, he was cooperating with Leonidas, a truly powerful individual.

“Before the snow melts, let’s find a place to make love…”

Orion held Lumi and disappeared from the city wall, vanishing in the wind.

…

“Prophet, Orion probably doesn’t know yet that Clymene has fallen into a deep sleep.”

Dirtclaw and Onyx ascended the city wall, looking at the ice and snow gradually melting under the sunlight, a hint of worry in their eyes.

“When Orion returns, I will personally report it.”

“But before that, we must first defend Lorelia City.”