Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

The sound was sharp, like a heavy blow, a blade slicing through flesh, or the tearing of coarse fabric.

Boom!

The giant scorpion was split in two, like a wrecked tank, by Prophet Onyx's massive stone axe. The scorpion's rider, Jarex, had already sensed the danger and leapt away just in time.

Prophet Onyx stood, gripping his stone axe with both hands, his chest heaving as he glared at Jarex with murderous intent.

"Come again!" he roared, his voice booming like thunder. "Come on... come on!"

His heavy, furious shout echoed through the battlefield, shaking not only Jarex but everyone present.

"Ancestors, do you see this?" Prophet Onyx bellowed, his voice filled with emotion. "The Obsidian Golem tribe has once again stepped out of the Black Forest!"

"I will make sure the world sees our strength!"

This strike was more than just a physical blow—it was the release of centuries of pent-up frustration and longing. It embodied the Obsidian Golem tribe's desire for power and recognition in the outside world.

"WAAAGH!"

"WAAAGH!"

The Obsidian Golems behind Orion, along with their giant allies, erupted in cheers, their spirits lifted by Prophet Onyx's awe-inspiring display of power.

In the distance, the High Priestess of the scorpion tribe narrowed her eyes as she watched Prophet Onyx, lost in thought.

Many years ago, she had witnessed the Obsidian Golems charge into battle. Back then, the chieftain of the Obsidian Golems had been her ally.

"The terrifying stone creatures have returned to the battlefield. Could this be the turning point for us?" she mused, her thoughts conflicted.

While the High Priestess was deep in thought, Jarex, who had been shaken by Prophet Onyx's strike, was seething with rage.

"Damn you, Golem! You dare kill my companion? I'll make you pay with your life!" Jarex shouted, raising his battle axe and charging once more.

This time, Jarex was more cautious. He didn't engage Prophet Onyx head-on but instead circled around him, feinting and looking for an opening.

With his scorpion-like lower body, Jarex was fast and agile, darting around Prophet Onyx with ease.

Prophet Onyx swung his stone axe in wide arcs, trying to swat Jarex away like an annoying fly. He hated this evasive fighting style. Your next chapter is on empire

"Jarex, you're a coward of the scorpion tribe! You don't even have the courage to face me head-on!" Prophet Onyx taunted, hoping to provoke Jarex into making a mistake.

But Jarex remained silent, growing more and more alarmed as the fight dragged on.

Jarex had only reached Alpha-level in the past century, and he had never fought an Obsidian Golem before. Now, facing Prophet Onyx, he realized just how outmatched he was.

At that moment, the High Priestess, having snapped out of her reverie, noticed Jarex's struggle. She raised her staff and cast a slow curse on Prophet Onyx.

The High Priestess's interference immediately enraged Orion.

"Elder Rendall, I don't care if you use your cock or your club—go smash that scorpion!" Orion ordered, his voice dripping with fury.

"With pleasure!" Rendall replied, his excitement barely contained as he charged forward.

At the same time, Orion extended his hand, and Dace handed him his trident.

This time, Orion was serious.

"That old bitch... always meddling where she shouldn't," Orion muttered, his face twisted into a wicked grin as he locked eyes with the High Priestess.

The High Priestess could feel Orion's gaze on her, and she knew she had been marked. If she made another move, she might not live to see the next moment.

"This man is truly reckless!" Slagor muttered, watching the scene unfold. He knew Orion's temperament well enough to understand that things were about to escalate.

But even Slagor hadn't expected Orion to be this bold. It seemed like the Black Forest and Desert Oasis forces were on the verge of an all-out battle.

"You seem pleased," Arden remarked, standing beside Slagor. His tone was a mix of relief and concern.

"Master Arden, you should be pleased too. Isn't this exactly what you wanted?" Slagor replied, his voice dripping with flattery, though Arden could sense the schadenfreude behind it.

"And if they fight, it'll be all the better for us, won't it?"

Boom!

Suddenly, the battlefield shifted dramatically.

Jarex was sent flying by a powerful blow from Rendall's spiked club, his battle axe slipping from his grasp as he coughed up blood.

Just as Rendall was about to finish Jarex off, the true leader of the scorpion tribe finally spoke.

"Orion, let's end this here. On behalf of the High Priestess, I apologize."

"The strength of the giants and the Obsidian Golems is truly as formidable as the legends say."

The voice was melodic, almost like a song, and it caught everyone's attention.

Orion turned his gaze toward the central giant scorpion, where a woman dressed in red stood. She smiled faintly and spoke in a strange, almost teasing tone.

"And who are you to speak on behalf of the High Priestess? Do you have the authority to apologize for her?" Orion asked, his voice laced with sarcasm.

The woman in red smiled sweetly, her eyes meeting Orion's as she lifted her veil.

"My name is Soraya," she said, her voice soft but commanding. "I am their queen."

As she spoke, the countless scorpions behind her began to hiss and click, as if responding to her words.

Soraya was stunning, with an exotic beauty that captivated those who looked at her. Unlike the Jarex, Soraya was fully humanoid, her intelligence and grace evident in every movement.

"Your Majesty, as you wish, we'll end this here," Orion said, lowering his trident and signaling for Prophet Onyx and Rendall to stand down, as if nothing had happened.

Meanwhile, the giant scorpion that Prophet Onyx had slain was quickly devoured by a swarm of smaller scorpions. In mere moments, the massive creature was reduced to nothing but bones.

As the group watched in shock, another giant scorpion, identical to the one that had been killed, crawled out from behind Soraya.

The injured Jarex leapt onto the new scorpion's back, his face pale and filled with frustration.

The reappearance of the giant scorpion left not only Orion but also Slagor and Arden stunned.

"They truly are the strongest among us," Slagor muttered to himself, silently warning himself never to provoke the scorpions.

Arden, on the other hand, seemed less surprised. Though he was impressed, it wasn't the first time he had witnessed such a scene.

"Chieftain, are you falling for that scorpion queen? Do you want to make her one of your mistresses?" Delilah teased, wrapping her arm around Orion's and pressing her breasts against him, pretending to be jealous.

Orion, however, remained serious, his eyes still fixed on Soraya.

"Did any of you see how she acted just now?" he asked, his tone grave.

Prophet Onyx, Rendall, and Delilah exchanged confused glances.

"What do you mean, Chieftain?" Rendall asked.

"I sensed a wave of elemental energy, but I couldn't see how the scorpion queen made her move," Orion explained, his voice filled with caution.

Her ability to act so subtly, without anyone noticing, made her a dangerous opponent.

Prophet Onyx, Rendall, and Delilah were all taken aback by this revelation.

"Chieftain, are you saying that the giant scorpion that just appeared is the same one Prophet Onyx killed?" Delilah asked, her voice filled with disbelief.

"Yes, it's the same one. The life force is identical," Orion confirmed.

The group was left speechless, their minds reeling from the implications.