Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

Orion held the scrolls, feeling the magical energy pulsing from within.

Leonidas: "Two group teleportation scrolls each. I'm really splashing out here, guys."

Leonidas: "For the spoils this time, I'll take 40%, Boney McBoneface(Arthas) gets 30%, and Squiddy(Kraken) and Hulk, you each get 15%. Any objections?"

Hulk: "Nope!"

Kraken: "None here!"

They were kidding themselves if they objected. This invasion of the godforsaken land was basically Leonidas and Arthas, the two big bosses, taking the newbies on a power-leveling field trip. Anyone who complained would be a fool.

Leonidas: "One of the scrolls already has the coordinates locked in. In three days, tear it open, and you'll be transported to my designated location."

Leonidas: "As for the other scroll, record the coordinates of your own world. Just in case you want to, you know, come back."

Leonidas: "Now, tell me how many troops you can each bring. I need to make arrangements!"

As soon as Leonidas finished, Arthas chimed in.

Arthas: "I'll bring a million troops, various levels of skeleton warriors. Plus two Legendary-level subordinates and dozens of Alpha-level ones."

Orion gasped. A million troops was one thing, but two Legendary-level subordinates? That was what truly shocked him.

Arch lords and lords are both Legendary-level, but the difference in power is insane!

Orion had gone through so many trials and tribulations to reach Legendary level. And here Arthas was, casually bringing two Legendary-level underlings to invade some random godforsaken land. It seemed utterly preposterous to Orion.

Kraken: "I can bring 200,000 deep-sea units, and five Alpha-level subordinates."

Kraken's contribution wasn't huge, but not insignificant either. He had to leave a substantial force behind to defend his lair.

Leonidas: "200,000 is a bit low, but you're Legendary-level yourself, and there are no enemies above Legendary-level on those islands, so it should be enough."

Leonidas wasn't entirely satisfied with Kraken's troop count, but as long as Kraken completed his assigned tasks, he wouldn't complain.

Hulk: "I can bring 400,000 cave spider cannon fodder, various levels. Ten Alpha-level subordinates and a small cavalry force."

Orion had stated his contribution. There were actually a million baby spiders slumbering in the underground fissure, but he only planned to bring 400,000. Even if they all died, it wouldn't cripple the cave spider population.

Unknown Realm, Deep Sea.

Kraken was surprised when he saw how many troops Orion could bring. He knew Orion had only recently become a Legendary-level lord. This meant Orion's true strength was far greater than he'd let on.

"He wouldn't bring all his forces, would he?"

"Of course not. He's not an idiot!"

"Then…"

"Well, Hulk was introduced by Arthas. He has to be powerful, right?" Kraken reasoned, trying to reassure himself.

Necro Realm, Bone Throne.

Honestly, Arthas wasn't shocked that Orion could bring 400,000 cannon fodder. What surprised him was the ten Alpha-level subordinates. This wasn't a matter of quantity; it was a matter of quality. It implied that Orion's troops were highly trained and powerful.

"Hahaha, Boney McBoneface, do you think Hulk brought everything he owns?"

"Does he trust you that much?" Leonidas messaged Arthas, teasing him.

"Leonidas, do you think Hulk is stupid?"

"Or are you questioning my judgment?"

Leonidas didn't reply to Arthas, instead addressing the public channel again.

Leonidas: "Alright then, we'll descend in three days. Be prepared!"

Blackstone City, Horde Hall.

Orion opened his eyes, his gaze deeper than before. Arthas's troop numbers had given him a glimpse into the potential growth of his own territory.

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Outside the hall, Delilah looked at her two guards and said calmly, "Guard this place. No one is allowed to enter."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Delilah nodded, smoothed her dress, and entered the hall, swaying her hips.

"Darling Orion!"

Orion looked up, his eyes flashing with desire as he watched Delilah enter.

This was their code. When Delilah wanted to make love, she called him "darling." And Orion instantly understood.

"Orion, are you taking me with you this time?"

Delilah, ever bold, walked straight to the throne, sat on Orion's lap, and lifted her skirt. She was wearing very sexy, nearly transparent lingerie. Even through the fabric, Orion could see her intimate area.

Orion shook his head, wrapped his arms around Delilah, and held her close, feeling her breath and heartbeat.

"Sorry, I can't take you with me this time. But Lorelia, Rendall, and Rockwell will help you manage the Stoneheart Horde. With them and your Four-Winged Blood Bat, you'll be more than fine." He stroked Delilah's hair, explaining his arrangements.

Delilah reveled in Orion's tenderness, then leaned in and breathed into his ear.

"Love me."

It was both an invitation and a command.

For the next two hours, Orion and Delilah made passionate love, Orion bringing Delilah to orgasm again and again.

Three days later, Moonshadow Valley.

The valley was teeming with cave spiders, over three thousand cavalry units, and half of the Sentinel Corps.

Lilith, Lysinthia, Onyx, Thundar, Earthshaker, and Slagor, the six Alpha-level commanders, stood at the front of the ranks, clad in armor, their expressions solemn.

Onyx and Thundar, mounted on a Dark Armored Beetle and a Dark Fiend respectively, looked particularly imposing.

The cries of hawks echoed in the sky. Orion was bringing Thunderhawk Rayden along for reconnaissance.

"I never thought I'd see cross-realm combat in my lifetime!" Gronthar marveled at the sea of cave spiders filling the valley square, knowing Lord Orion was about to embark on an extraordinary journey.

Since Earthshaker's promotion to Alpha-level, there had been a vacancy among the eight council elders. After much recommendation, Gronthar had finally been given the opportunity to join their ranks.

Several factors had contributed to his promotion. He was Orion's slave, his loyalty unquestionable.

Also, without consuming any Alpha-level resources, Gronthar's strength had already reached a level between hero and Alpha. This was a remarkable achievement, previously only accomplished by Onyx.

"Elder Gronthar, we should be grateful. Orion allowing us to participate in this battle is a form of cultivation. The lord is giving us an opportunity!" Dirtclaw gazed at Orion, clad in leather armor, his expression calm, eyes filled with fervor.

"Elder Gronthar, think about it. The resources and races of another world, ripe for the taking."

"How much can we gain from this? How much glory can we earn?"

"There are still two Alpha-level resources in the horde's stores. Don't you want to accumulate more merit and exchange it for a chance to advance?"

Dirtclaw's words were laced with a persuasive power, stirring Gronthar's heart.

The number of cave spiders brought along this time was substantial. Orion had mobilized more than half of the cannon fodder troop's management personnel, assigning them to command the spiders at different levels and quantities. This would greatly increase the flexibility and combat effectiveness of the 400,000 spiders on the battlefield.

"This is indeed an opportunity, especially for those of us in this position!" Gronthar nodded, agreeing with Dirtclaw's assessment. At their level, the greatest desire was to ascend to Alpha-level, to unlock more possibilities and gain more of Orion's attention.

"Opportunity is what I desire as well! This might be my last chance." Desdemona, an aging succubus, had failed her previous attempt at advancing to Alpha-level. Orion had brought her along to assist the cannon fodder troop's leadership.

Desdemona was old. She felt that if she didn't seize this opportunity, she would die of old age within a few years.

As Desdemona contemplated her future, Orion raised his right hand. Silence fell over Moonshadow Valley.

Then, under everyone's watchful gaze, he took out a gleaming golden scroll and tore it open.

The next moment, an unimaginable surge of magical energy flooded Moonshadow Valley. Even some of the magical plants on the western ridge bloomed and ripened prematurely.

A golden teleportation portal appeared, enveloping everyone Orion had designated.

A minute later, the golden light flashed and vanished. The bloodline warriors and cave spiders on the square disappeared without a trace. The potent magical energy dissipated as if it had never existed.

…

The Godforsaken Land. This is a fallen continent of perpetual night. A polluted world. A paradise for night elves.

Two main races inhabited this land: night elves and their offshoot, the black-blooded goblins. There were also a few humans, but they were tainted by the land's corruption.

In the north of the Perpetual Night Continent, near the northwest sea, there was a sinkhole.

Suddenly, the void elements fluctuated violently, and a temporary teleportation portal materialized.

Moments later, the sinkhole filled with countless cave spiders. Despite their numbers, they were eerily silent, not uttering a single chirp, their multiple eyes quickly scanning their surroundings.

As Orion sensed the environment, monstrous, hulking black wolves with bared fangs poked their heads over the edge of the sinkhole, their eyes like those of Death itself, fixed on the spiders below.

Orion sensed two powerful auras just outside the sinkhole. They made no move to approach, nor did they speak.

Orion frowned, lost in thought, remaining silent.

His silence, however, didn't extend to the others.

Thunderhawk Rayden let out a sharp cry and soared into the sky.

"Form ranks! Prepare to charge!" Thundar roared, his Dark Fiend echoing his cry.

The cavalry reacted swiftly, their formation quickly taking shape, perhaps due to their smaller numbers. Thundar's cavalry, at least on the surface, appeared well-disciplined.

"Form ranks! Defensive formation!" Dirtclaw yelled, instinctively cracking his whip. However, seeing that his subordinates were cave spiders, not Thunderstorm Bearmen, he held back.

Onyx, Earthshaker, Slagor, and Lysinthia gathered around Orion, protecting him from all sides. Lilith remained at his back.

"Is this a show of force? A test? Or a trap?" Orion wondered, his gaze fixed on the location of the two powerful auras.

Rayden's cries had revealed the likely positions of Leonidas and Arthas.

"Ooh! An Alpha-level thunderhawk, not even tamed with a collar. Interesting!" If Orion were closer, he would have recognized the speaker as a lion, no bigger than a dog. This was Leonidas, a blood lion.

Beside Leonidas stood a towering skeletal knight clad in bone armor that shimmered with gold. Two swords, one large, one small, were strapped to his back.

"An Alpha-level flying beast for reconnaissance, rapid response from the combat units, and even the cannon fodder forming a proper battle formation. This is a well-trained army!"

"Let's go. Don't keep our ally waiting." Arthas commented in a raspy voice, then started walking towards the sinkhole.

"Two blended transcendent powers. Our little friend hasn't disappointed us!" Leonidas, despite his small stature, exuded an aura of power. As he moved, every beast in the vicinity, regardless of level, prostrated themselves before their king.

"My friend, don't misunderstand."

Arthas and Leonidas appeared at the edge of the sinkhole, the menacing black wolves retreating at their arrival.

"Wait here. Don't make any sudden moves." Orion instructed his forces, then transformed into a bolt of lightning, appearing before Arthas and Leonidas.

He studied the two powerful figures. This was his first time meeting established arch lord beings.

If the transcendent power within a regular Legendary-level being was a small stream, a spring, then the power within these arch lords was a raging river, a vast lake.

"And you two are…?" Orion asked tentatively, prompting Leonidas to burst into laughter.

"Ohohoho… Hahaha… A scrawny little beast and a rickety skeleton!"

"Hulk, are you disappointed?"