Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

In the depths of the forest, the Succubi's song clashed with the Banshees' screams, each trying to overpower the other.

Slash!

A Weeping Banshee's head flew into the air, her once-beautiful face now showing a mix of sorrow and relief.

Lilith, one of the Succubus twins, coldly glanced at the decapitated Banshee, showing no trace of pity.

The Banshees and Succubi shared similar forms, but the Banshees were entirely white—white skin, white hair, even white eyes.

Lilith didn't pause, continuing her swift advance deeper into the forest.

She could sense it—further ahead, hidden in the depths of the forest, was a powerful royal-blooded Weeping Banshee.

Delilah followed closely behind her sister, her chant never ceasing. Her voice was like a prayer, or perhaps a blessing.

Suddenly, a piercing wail echoed through the forest, causing both sisters to frown.

It was the [Scream of the Five Senses], a talent only awakened by royal-blooded Succubi. This ability could distort and strip away the senses of its victims, making them see, feel, taste, smell, and hear things that weren't real. It was a powerful illusion that could affect multiple targets at once.

Delilah glanced at Lilith, who was flying ahead, her chant uninterrupted.

Hehehe…

Suddenly, Lilith let out a series of bell-like giggles, her laughter filled with joy and sweetness.

This was Lilith's bloodline skill, Mind Confusion, another form of illusion.

This illusion caused the target's perception of reality to become disoriented, making it difficult to distinguish between directions or enemies.

The key difference was that Mind Confusion was a mental illusion, directly affecting the mind of the target.

Both the [Scream of the Five Senses] and [Mind Confusion] had similar effects, making it hard for enemies to tell friend from foe. Explore more stories at empire

As a result, the battle between the Succubi and Banshees quickly descended into chaos.

"In the name of our ancestors, I will purge you, traitors of the Abyssal Succubi!"

Whoosh!

Deep in the forest, Delilah stopped chanting and drew her strange black whip, flying to Lilith's side.

Not far from the twin sisters stood a Weeping Banshee, dressed in white long dress, her entire body as pale as snow.

"Pitiful traitor, forsaken by the gods, your filthy blood will vanish!"

Ahhh…

A scream echoed through the forest as the twin sisters launched their synchronized attack, their movements graceful and deadly.

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When the forest finally fell silent, Delilah and Lilith emerged with their warriors, bathed in the cold light of the moon. The bloodstained Succubi looked eerily beautiful under the moonlight.

Orion frowned as he noticed something different about Lilith and Delilah.

The most obvious change was the mysterious symbol now etched on both of their foreheads.

Orion could also sense that Lilith's strength had increased—she had reached the peak of hero-level.

"God-touched!"

Prophet Onyx exclaimed in shock, his eyes filled with envy as he looked at Delilah and Lilith.

"Prophet, what does 'God-touched' mean?"

Orion asked, curious about the term.

"Chieftain, the God-touched are those blessed by the gods!"

"A divine blessing not only increases one's strength but also enhances their talents!"

Orion was still confused. He couldn't understand why killing a few Banshees had caused such a transformation in Delilah and Lilith.

"My dear Orion, I'm back!"

Lilith, as affectionate as ever, clung to Orion's arm, unwilling to let go.

Orion kissed Lilith briefly, then glanced at Delilah, but he didn't press them for details about what had happened in the forest.

Some things were better left unspoken.

With the Banshees eliminated by the Succubi, Moonshadow Valley returned to peace.

However, to be cautious, Orion insisted on keeping watch on the wall's foundation throughout the night.

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At dawn, as Orion was eating, the Succubus scouts returned with good news.

There were no signs of the beast tide in the southern part of the Black Forest.

This indicated that the beast tide had passed.

Now, they only had to wait for the return tide. If they could successfully defend against it, the Stoneheart Horde would enter a period of rapid growth in strength.

With no immediate threat, Elder of Combat Thundar led a team to cut down the giant trees in the area surrounding Moonshadow Valley.

The previous beast tide had already knocked down many of the trees, making their work easier.

Elder of Prophecy Onyx was also busy, leading his people in transporting stone to repair the damaged sections of the wall's foundation.

Meanwhile, a ring of wooden spikes was gradually being erected outside the wall's foundation.

As Orion watched the bustling activity in Moonshadow Valley, his heart swelled with pride.

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Three days later, the Succubus scouts brought back news—the return tide had begun.

"Chieftain, the time between the beast tide and the return tide is unusually short this time!"

Prophet Onyx's voice was filled with concern as he alerted Orion.

"Is there a problem, Prophet?"

Orion asked, knowing that Prophet Onyx had experienced several return tides and had valuable insights.

"Chieftain, in the past, the return tide usually occurred seven to fifteen days after the initial beast tide."

"This time, the return tide has started after only three days. Something must have happened that we're unaware of."

Orion's brow furrowed. He hated dealing with unknowns, especially when they were shrouded in mystery.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Is there anything we can do?"

Prophet Onyx shook his head, his expression one of helplessness.

"Dace, send word to the elders. Tell them the beast tide is returning and to prepare for defense."

"Yes, Chieftain!"

With no better options, Orion could only order his people to remain vigilant and prepare for the return tide.

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Half a day later, the beast tide arrived. Sensing Orion's powerful aura, the beasts fled south, avoiding Moonshadow Valley entirely.

"This is strange."

Orion stood on a tower, watching the fleeing beasts, noticing something unusual.

"The beasts seem panicked, and they're not interested in Moonshadow Valley at all."

"Look at those CutterSaurs—they're not even glancing at the valley."

Orion pointed to the western side of Moonshadow Valley, where a group of CutterSaurs was running, completely ignoring the valley.

"Chieftain, this might be a good thing!"

"No matter what's happening with the beast tide, as long as it doesn't affect Moonshadow Valley, it's not our concern."

Orion nodded, agreeing with Prophet Onyx's assessment.

However, the mystery that had been gnawing at Orion and Prophet Onyx was soon answered the next day.

Shriek

A sharp eagle's cry echoed across the sky, carrying the unmistakable aura of an Alpha-level beast.

Orion stood on the tower, looking up at the sky.

A Storm Vulture was flying in from the north, its aura radiating as if it were driving something before it.

The elders of Moonshadow Valley quickly gathered behind Orion, also looking up at the sky.

"Don't worry. It's a Storm Vulture—one of Lord Gareth's subordinates."

Orion's voice was calm, showing no sign of panic.