[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant":3,"chapter-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Titan King: Ascension of the Giant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},244131,518,"Chapter 11: Survivor’s Chest","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>Orion rummaged through the stomach bag and tore off a piece of thigh meat to feed the wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the wolf only growled at him, its instincts driving it to ward off other creatures when injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he release it from the trap? That wouldn't work; it might run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion pondered for a few seconds, then placed the meat closer to the wolf and hid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the cautious wolf gradually lowered its guard and began tearing into the bunny meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Orion reappeared, the wolf's gaze was no longer filled with hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeding it would help complete the quest faster and conserve food. Orion tore the bunny apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 100-pound prey was easy to tear apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the wolf finished ten pieces of rabbit meat, and Orion completed the quest, gaining the Basic Beast Taming skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Beast Taming]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effect: Can tame beasts below elite level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill was powerful in the Black Forest, allowing Orion to easily connect with and tame lower-level beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, the wolf was no longer hostile towards Orion, though still a bit wary... for instance, it would instinctively back away when Orion approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion pried open the trap and tended to the wolf's wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this process, the wolf gradually calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the timing was right, Orion placed his hand on the wolf's head, stroking its fur while using the taming skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Orion felt a unique bond with the wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, Orion could sense its emotions, and some commands could be conveyed through thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, the wolf developed loyalty towards Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was affectionate, snuggling against his leg like a dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, it's like witnessing the domestication from wolf to dog,\" Orion chuckled, thinking of a name for the wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's call it... Woofer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today's haul was good, though not as dangerous as I expected,\" Orion clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because he hadn't ventured deep into the forest. Orion was still weak and wouldn't foolishly run into the forest alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woofer, let's go home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion led the wolf back, stopping near the elk carcass's hiding spot when he suddenly halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, hearing a strange rustling above, and saw a massive curved tree branch trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tree branch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion paused, realizing it was a giant snake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snake was devouring his hunted elk, already halfway through!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck! This snake was trying to steal his prize!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furious, Orion charged like a leopard, climbing swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed the snake's tail and yanked it from the tree!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Orion could see all the snake's information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Beast: Dark Python]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Standard]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Weight: 820 pounds]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility: 8]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stamina: 12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traits: Originally a regular forest python, mutated by mystical forces to possess dark attributes, becoming extremely aggressive with higher stats than ordinary beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was slightly startled; the snake's stats were nearly on par with his!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woofer, intimidate it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf, hearing the command, bristled and charged at the Dark Python, growling lowly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Python stopped swallowing, spitting out the elk carcass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slithered forward silently, its massive body making no sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It flicked its tongue, suddenly lunging at Woofer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength of a dark beast was incomparable to a normal beast. In an instant, the Dark Python was upon the wolf, jaws wide to snap its neck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a spear fell from the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Python sensed danger, slithering right to narrowly avoid the strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast, its agility surpasses James.\" Orion, holding his greatsword, leaped from the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, its combat instincts as a beast were far superior... Orion frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then use the simplest method! Overwhelm it with numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion shouted, \"Woofer, attack with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giant and wolf charged the Dark Python, which reared up, mouth widening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jet of black venom shot out like an arrow. Orion raised his greatsword to shield himself, then sidestepped!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black venom corroded a large hole in the greatsword, then hit the ground, turning a patch of green grass yellow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion reached the python, sweeping the greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cut into the snake, but the dark power had toughened its muscles beyond Orion's expectations, stopping the blade half an inch in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Woofer bit the snake, causing it to thrash in pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It twisted, sweeping its tail!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woofer yelped, flying back, and Orion blocked with his right arm, his arm bruising!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing it couldn't defeat its foes, the Dark Python tried to flee, but Orion had spent too long fighting to let it escape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle resumed, Orion too focused to check the panel's new quest, intent only on killing the snake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, under the relentless assault of giant and wolf, the blade pierced the Dark Python's head, pinning it to the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Python let out a final wail, then fell silent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Newbie quest progress: Advanced Greatsword Mastery 11\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triggered Advanced Greatsword Mastery? Orion was surprised; was that the notification?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six strikes, no... I hit the python more than six times, there must be other conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion opened the panel to check the quest details, and sure enough:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Newbie quest triggered: Perform 100 weak point attacks or kills with a greatsword to gain Advanced Greatsword Mastery]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weak point attacks, probably like eyes or heart,\" Orion mused. If he mastered Advanced Greatsword Mastery, could he easily hit weak points with any attack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wolf's howl came from afar, Woofer alerting him to something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a snake, what's the fuss, did you find a treasure chest or something... what?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was shocked to see an actual treasure chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A treasure chest from killing a monster? What was this, a video game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Item: Survivor's Chest]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: A reward that survivors may receive after solo kills, a chest that can only be opened by survivors]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survivors, in plural form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this mean Orion wasn't alone in this world, that other Earthlings had arrived and were called survivors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, how could he contact these survivors?\u003C\u002Fp>",994,"2026-05-29T15:49:10.835Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.035Z",1,"novelbin.me","eef596d0cc7a64d50ef4c1ed33dc6b2c1b52daf9f71e1df22673d86c3e4e0fff","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-12","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-10",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]