[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle":3,"chapter-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dimension Park: I Am the Summoning Apostle",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2279035,4458,"Chapter 18: Back Mountain: Skeleton Monkey Pack","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>On the seventh day, afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chu Danqing’s trial task requiring seven days of survival, only three hours remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village chief had already come five times to urge Chu Danqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Danqing always replied it was no rush, only finally setting off with Da Bao when only three hours were left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not climb the mountain on foot; instead, he drove a donkey cart loaded with crude iron-sand gunpowder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had tested its power—it was extremely potent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gunpowder was not a normal ratio, but a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur at 9 to 0.5 to 0.5, giving it exceptional explosive force, yet also making it highly sensitive and prone to accidental detonation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One misstep could cause it to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron sand was also mixed in, producing shrapnel and armor-piercing effects upon detonation, so it was not merely for demolition but also for killing enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Da Bao grew restless, his body occasionally radiating crimson energy, as if eager to devour the Cave Beast Priest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Bao, I’ve wanted to ask you something.” Chu Danqing spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, ask.” Da Bao’s movement was no longer bipedal like a human; his arms were too long, so he moved like a gorilla, using his forelimbs as support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was not slow at all—he had at least 7 points of Agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Cave Beast Priest was once human. If you eat him directly, isn’t that a bit...” Chu Danqing left the rest unsaid, but the meaning was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Bao had never considered this issue; Chu Danqing’s words made him pause and think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You yourself, also said, former, human.” Da Bao quickly found the logical flaw: “Now, not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing looked at Da Bao, feeling this answer shouldn’t have come from his mind—perhaps it was instinct from the Beast Instinct skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth to refute with philosophy and biology, but ultimately said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Da Bao didn’t care, even winning the argument served no purpose, and explaining too deeply would likely confuse him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mental attribute was locked at 1 point—this didn’t directly mean low intelligence, but it was related.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right.” Chu Danqing swallowed all his objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here.” Da Bao grabbed the donkey’s reins and steadied the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, his two-and-a-half-meter frame appearing immensely robust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rustling sound approached from nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squeak~” Sharp monkey cries emerged as skeletal, skin-and-bone little monkeys leapt from trees and bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were small, only about fifty centimeters tall, with sharp fangs and claws, and no fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, their numbers were vast—at a glance, at least dozens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, they were only a short distance from the Fallen Flower Cave atop the back mountain, roughly three kilometers away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Bao was about to act, but Chu Danqing stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Protect me—I’ll handle them.” Chu Danqing pulled out a fire starter and lit the fuse of a gunpowder pack, tossing it into the monkey group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Skeleton Monkey swiftly grabbed it, but due to low strength and attributes, it was immediately flung back into the charging horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent heatwave, mixed with iron sand, spread through the Skeleton Monkey group at terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All monkeys within range were engulfed, leaving a clear void in the midst of the horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the deafening blast terrified the Skeleton Monkeys severely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was only the beginning—a second gunpowder pack was thrown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the Skeleton Monkeys had learned; they scattered upon seeing the gunpowder packs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But too slow—one pack had a shorter fuse, so it detonated faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second explosion rang out, and the Skeleton Monkeys dared not advance further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those near the cart fared worse—directly torn to shreds by Da Bao’s claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Skeleton Monkeys kept a safe distance, chattering and glaring at Chu Danqing with squeaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re cursing.” Da Bao understood the meaning behind the Skeleton Monkeys’ squeaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing remained unmoved: “Tell these little monkeys we’re going up the mountain to kill the Cave Beast Priest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Provocation? Who couldn’t do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chu Danqing spoke, all Skeleton Monkeys fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood human speech—no translation from Da Bao needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Skeleton Monkeys bared their fangs at Chu Danqing simultaneously, then charged wildly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if overcoming their fear of the gunpowder’s power and noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Chu Danqing’s words had crossed their bottom line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not afraid of your numbers—I’m afraid you won’t come.” Chu Danqing smirked coldly, lighting and tossing gunpowder packs in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions erupted one after another; Da Bao guarded him closely, posing no threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had brought the gunpowder in a donkey cart—enough to prove he’d prepared for this horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the last Skeleton Monkey was torn apart, a Common-tier treasure chest appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From several encounters, Chu Danqing had begun to guess the chest drop pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For regular enemies, the chest only dropped after the final one was killed—just like the wolves and White Dragon Fish offspring, and now these Skeleton Monkeys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for elites or bosses like the White Dragon Fish, the chest likely dropped immediately upon death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like a lot, but only about a hundred.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These Skeleton Monkeys have low stats—three White Dragon Fish offspring could’ve wiped them all.” Chu Danqing counted them as Da Bao brought over the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his permanent summon, Da Bao could now see treasure chests too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weak. I kill. Fast.” Da Bao handed the chest to Chu Danqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing opened it immediately, saying offhandedly: “You need to stay ready to kill the Cave Beast Priest—this isn’t worth it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You opened: Common-tier Chest. Obtained: Monkey Wine, Paradise Points ×100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Monkey Wine】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Type: Consumable】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Quality: Common】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect: Fully consumed, restores 10 Energy Points over 10 seconds】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recovery is a bit low.” Chu Danqing tossed it casually to Da Bao—evidently, even Common-tier chests varied in quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no skills, nowhere to spend Energy Points, but Da Bao did—he had active abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bottle of Monkey Wine could only fuel Da Bao’s Tearing Claws for one minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Bao tucked it into his waist pouch; as a permanent summon, he had no storage space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“White Ape.” Da Bao finished stowing it, then looked up toward the path’s end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure, nearly matching Da Bao’s size, was slowly walking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a difference: Da Bao’s fur was red; the other’s was white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1055,"2026-06-20T00:54:40.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e2792de1eacaaad44292c78febc2ee443726f8e4c11ae7d55130e0160d8b5eaa","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-19","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-17",305,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-cover.jpg"]