Titan King: Ascension of the Giant
Chapter 701 - 701: This world isn't as simple as you think

While Dirtclaw was flattering him, he had already presented a parchment scroll filled with intelligence.

Orion unrolled the parchment. Recorded inside was the topographical distribution of Gloomwood Forest and a map showing the density distribution of dark fiends.

"You weren't discovered, were you?"

Orion put away the parchment and glanced at Dirtclaw.

"Master, all those who scouted for intelligence were members of the harpy race, and most of the intelligence was gathered at night."

"Those gnolls of my tribe did not venture deep into Gloomwood Forest. We did not alert those dark fiends."

Orion nodded, very satisfied with Dirtclaw's efficiency.

"Lorelia, Thundar, prepare yourselves. As soon as our allies return, we will immediately launch an invasion of Gloomwood Forest."

"Your main forces can start quietly moving south in advance."

This was not a suggestion; it was an order.

"As you command, Master!"

"As you command, My Lord!"

Lorelia's and Thundar's expressions turned serious; they knew it was time for them to get down to business.

"Prophet, you will remain in Lorelia City and assist Lumi in guarding this place."

Orion turned his head and also gave Onyx his assignment.

Onyx, who had been eager and ready for a killing spree, felt the frenzy and excitement in his eyes gradually fade after receiving the garrison duty.

"Prophet, the safety of Lorelia City is paramount to the Stoneheart Horde."

"Our invasion can fail, but this place cannot be lost."

Orion reached out and lightly patted Onyx's shoulder.

These few people around him were all those Orion had brought out from the Black Forest. Important tasks, Orion would only entrust to them.

Lorelia City was truly important. Not only did it house the cross-realm teleportation array, but also the slumbering Clymene and the others.

"Rest assured, I will definitely guard this place well!"

Orion smiled. After dismissing the few who had received their tasks, he went to see Lumi. After they made love, they shared some private words.

Once everything had quieted down, Orion immersed his consciousness into the Survivor's Platform, went to the Champions Alliance public channel, and began to communicate with the others.

Leonidas: "Hahaha… Alexander, I've already made my move over here and scored a victory right at the start."

Leonidas: "How are things on your end?"

Alexander: "Still in the preparation phase. The undead armies are in a state of rapid troop production."

This was prior communication between Leonidas and Alexander. Through these messages, Orion realized that the Aarakocra race to the west had already been eliminated by Leonidas.

Orion continued to read their idle chat for a while longer before sending an inquiry to Leonidas.

Hulk: "Leonidas, has Kraken been successfully brought over?"

Before long, Orion received replies from Leonidas and Kraken.

Kraken: "Hahaha, Hulk, I've already arrived and have set up a Nest on the western side of this continent of yours."

Kraken: "With us overlooking both sea and land, it's even more convenient for invasion!"

Kraken was somewhat excited because these sea regions would all be his in the future.

Leonidas: "Squiddy, take it easy. This world isn't as simple as you think. Just on this half of the continent where we are, I can faintly sense the aura of an Arch Lord."

Hulk: "Bro, when are you returning? Intelligence gathering for the next target is almost complete."

Leonidas: "Don't rush. I'm on my way back; I'll reach Red Moon Valley in three days at most."

Seeing Leonidas's reply, Orion sighed quietly to himself.

Leonidas's army of five hundred thousand wyverns was probably even more formidable than Orion had imagined.

In less than half a month, the Stratus Nest had been completely wiped out by them.

However, Alexander and Isabella were still in the preparation phase, which puzzled Orion somewhat.

Logically speaking, with Alexander's strength and foundation, he definitely shouldn't be inferior to Leonidas.

Orion, feeling puzzled, exited the public channel. He turned his attention to the trading platform, preparing to browse the items on sale there for these three days.

Emerald Dream Realm, Dawn Continent, Shadowcrag Forest.

Roar!

A high-pitched, resonant dragon's roar echoed through Shadowcrag Forest, completely shattering the tranquility here.

The oppressive silhouette of a colossal dragon flew past at a low altitude. All the Blind Spiders hidden in Shadowcrag Forest were suppressed by its draconic might.

"Mr. Alexander, that spider queen is hiding. Is patrolling like this going to have any effect?"

On the colossal dragon's back stood two figures; they were precisely Alexander and Isabella, who had arrived here.

Alexander hadn't hidden it from Leonidas; he and Isabella were indeed still in the preparation phase. Their main forces were stationed in the valley that Dace, Otho, and the others had developed during their cross-realm invasion.

Now, that valley had been transformed into a graveyard.

The undead lords Alexander had brought were in that valley, activating summoning formations and amassing troops day and night.

As for this scene unfolding in Shadowcrag Forest, it was entirely Alexander accompanying Isabella for practice.

Queen Lolth of the Blind Spiders, who had consistently refused to sign the contract, had become Isabella's sparring partner.

"Yes, it does. She will feel threatened; she will become increasingly afraid."

"Once she's afraid, she'll look for backing, and it's highly probable she'll sign the contract within a short time."

Alexander looked down, gazing at Shadowcrag Forest beneath him. He had actually already sensed Lolth's position.

However, this time was for Isabella's training; Alexander had no intention of intervening.

"That spider queen, what do you think of her strength?"

Alexander withdrew his gaze, wanting to hear how Isabella would assess the difference in strength between herself and Lolth.

"In a one-on-one fight, I might not necessarily be able to defeat her."

"If the battlefield is in the sky, I have my colossal dragon; victory would surely be mine."

"If the battlefield is in Shadowcrag Forest below, the outcome is hard to say."

It had to be said, Isabella's assessment of her own strength was quite clear; she didn't judge the battle situation with her inherent arrogance.

"You continue. Keep pressuring her!"

"If we want to invade this continent, this spider broodmother will play a very significant role."

Alexander didn't offer Isabella any advice. In his view, as long as one's self-awareness was clear enough, it was a good sign.

"Alexander, there's a question I've never been able to figure out."

"Get straight to the point!"

Isabella, while guiding the colossal dragon, voiced the doubt in her heart.

"With such a resource-rich world, why didn't that Hulk hide it and invade it slowly himself later on? This world would sooner or later be unified by him."

"According to what you said before, Hulk has the combat power of an Arch Lord. The more time passes, the more advantageous it would surely be for him."

Isabella glanced at Alexander. Seeing he didn't speak, she continued to express the doubts in her heart.

"I know that demigod experts exist in this world. According to your and the Deputy Commander's discussion, the divine war here might last for several hundred years, or even longer."

"In such a long time, given Hulk's rate of progress, it would be enough for him to mature."

"I just feel that sharing such a good world is a bit unwise."