Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

Throughout the entire Stoneheart Horde, many envied Thundar and Onyx; they were the first elders to possess Alpha-level mounts.

Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul were also very envious; they too wanted their own Alpha-level mounts.

Previously, they lacked the strength or the opportunity.

But now, the opportunity was right before their eyes.

Gronthar and Drakthul each took out a taming collar from their satchels; these were items they had exchanged for battle achievements from the horde's treasury.

During the fight against the fungal creatures in the Valkorath Realm, Orion had obtained a batch of taming collars from Leonidas and placed them in the treasury, specifically for these subordinates.

Members of the Stoneheart Horde's council, as long as they didn't lack battle achievements, had almost all exchanged for a taming collar, precisely for moments like this.

"The one on the left is mine!"

Drakthul roared and then charged towards the hyena that looked more impressive.

Gronthar didn't mind, took out his battle-axe, and went for the hyena on the right.

However, what Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul didn't expect was that this wasn't a classic one-on-one, but a six-on-three.

As Earthshaker lunged, Gravehowl bared its teeth, continuously letting out low snarls.

To Earthshaker's astonishment, Hyena King Gravehowl completed a split within three breaths, dividing into two.

Hyena King Gravehowl's body shrank slightly, but it had split off an identical duplicate.

"The same aura, both Alpha-level!"

Earthshaker halted his charge, his gaze unsteady. He stared warily at the now-two Hyena King Gravehowls.

The two Hyena King Gravehowls, one on the left and one on the right, with fierce eyes, slowly approached Earthshaker.

Not far away, the hyenas Gronthar and Drakthul faced also split into two; the two of them encountered the same treatment as Earthshaker.

The three were unaware that Gravehowl's pack was the infamous Splitting Hyenas of the Emerald Dream Realm.

When Splitting Hyenas, a type of dark creature, advanced to Alpha-level, they would inevitably awaken their bloodline, learn the splitting ability, enabling them to divide themselves into two with little loss of strength.

Some exceptionally talented hero-level Splitting Hyenas might also awaken this ability prematurely.

It was just that Earthshaker and his group had steamrolled their way here and hadn't encountered them before.

Furthermore, Splitting Hyenas were very keen in terms of hearing, sight, and smell.

They could easily detect enemies and were highly alert.

"They need help!"

At the valley entrance, Arden and Selenis, escorting four necromancers, walked in and saw the scene before them.

"Have the venomous Lesser Dragons give them a hand!"

Three necromancers nodded and directed the venomous Lesser Dragons in the sky to swoop down, attracting the attention of three of the split Hyena Kings.

Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul were incredibly astute; they had experienced too many wars, brushing with death countless times.

They seized this opportunity in an instant.

Without a trace of hesitation, the three charged out with their weapons towards the remaining hyenas.

ROAR!

Earthshaker had already formed a combat habit; as he charged out, his inherited skill, Blood Sharing, was already activated.

A crimson bloodline chain linked Earthshaker, Gronthar, and Drakthul. As long as they weren't instantly killed or their souls obliterated, they were essentially immortal.

"That is?"

"The aura of an inherited skill!"

"It seems he is one chosen by Orion."

Arden and Selenis were puzzled; they couldn't understand what the four necromancers were saying.

Earthshaker's use of Blood Sharing was an ability obtained from a Heroic Altar.

There was also a Heroic Altar in Arthas's territory, and it was quite famous there.

Because all the lucky ones who received an inheritance from a Heroic Altar eventually advanced to Legendary level and were all powerful beings.

This was also why the four necromancers were exclaiming and envious!

They too wanted to advance to Legendary level, to look up at an even higher sky.

Then again, it wasn't guaranteed that receiving an inheritance meant one could advance to Legendary level.

Although an inheritance could enhance potential to a certain extent, it largely depended on individual talent and inherent potential.

Additionally, there was another scenario: if the same person received multiple inheritances, their potential could also be enhanced.

However, this practice was a waste of the Heroic Altar's inheritance opportunities and was detrimental to the development of a faction.

Meanwhile, after the three venomous Lesser Dragons drew the attention of three Hyena Kings, Earthshaker's trio had no more reservations and fiercely pounced.

Charge, close in, swing the totem pole in a wide arc.

This was Earthshaker's attack, but Hyena King Gravehowl dodged it.

As Earthshaker closed in, Hyena King Gravehowl leaped away, creating distance.

And before Earthshaker could pull back his momentum, it pushed off with its hind legs, rushed forward, and opened its massive jaws to bite at Earthshaker's waist.

One must know, apart from their splitting ability, the Splitting Hyenas' most formidable weapon was their terrifying bite force.

The Splitting Hyena's canines were huge like sharp blades, and its four premolars were like pointed awls; together, their power was astounding.

If truly bitten by this beast, it would absolutely result in lost flesh and injured bones.

"Good timing!"

Earthshaker was no battlefield novice; his combat experience was plentiful. How could he not have a follow-up move?

If his attacks were truly so simple, Earthshaker would have died on the battlefield long ago.

Earthshaker was seen gripping the totem pole with both hands. He didn't turn, nor did he swing it wildly; instead, he reversed its orientation, making the tail the head, and thrust it backward fiercely.

Krrrk-chak!

This was an extremely ear-piercing sound, the sound of the Hyena King's teeth colliding with the metal totem pole.

This impact knocked out two teeth from Hyena King Gravehowl's large mouth.

However, Earthshaker didn't come out unscathed either; clutching the totem pole, he staggered forward several steps.

Hyena King Gravehowl, not giving up, endured the pain, pushed off with its hind legs, and lunged again, mouth open to bite.

Because he stumbled, Earthshaker actually increased the distance between himself and Hyena King Gravehowl, buying time to turn around.

Bang!

The lunge and the turn were completed almost simultaneously, but the totem pole arrived first.

The totem pole struck Hyena King Gravehowl's cheek, knocking its jaw askew and sending it flying sideways.

Opportunity!

This was the chance Earthshaker seized.

Earthshaker lunged forward, chasing after Hyena King Gravehowl, and a taming collar simultaneously appeared in his hand.

However, Earthshaker had still underestimated Hyena King Gravehowl.

The creature didn't crash to the ground but landed steadily, turned, and opened its terrifyingly savage mouth to bite at Earthshaker's head, aiming for a fatal blow.

Earthshaker and Hyena King Gravehowl charged towards each other; neither could stop, and they were about to collide.

At the critical moment, a cold light flashed in Earthshaker's eyes, and with a backhand motion, he forcefully threw the totem pole in his hand.