[{"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-20":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},244140,518,"Chapter 20: Shadow Spinner","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>Orion turned back towards the stone gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him return, Kolgor knew what Orion was up to. \"Kid, I know you're curious, but the Abyss isn't something you can challenge right now. Wait until you've passed the bloodline trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, let me give it a try,\" Orion scratched his head, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kolgor looked at him and suddenly asked, \"If I refuse, will you force your way in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like your father,\" Kolgor sighed, waving his hand. \"If it were just curiosity, I'd stop you, but you clearly have other intentions. There are things I must tell you first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, indicating he was listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kolgor spoke slowly, \"There are multiple entrances to the Abyss, many just in the Black Forest. I can't stop them all, so I won't stop you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Abyss is layered, each level more dangerous than the last. The first layer is relatively safe, but you must promise me to stay there and not go deeper! Understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kolgor nodded, removing the key from around his neck to unlock the stone gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Orion entered the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first layer of the Abyss was shrouded in mist, with no visible boundaries, resembling a foggy day in the Black Forest but darker. The vegetation consisted of various fungi, some even taller than Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion looked back at the blue circular archway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That should be the portal back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion pondered where to hunt next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved through the fungi forest, his senses sharpened, not because his vision improved, but due to the high concentration of elements and magic around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Higher than where his parents lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The odd thing was, the magic felt unruly, like a wild beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion noticed movement and found himself surrounded by a group of scorpions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were lion-sized, with armor-like shells glowing blue, their stingers sharp as blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of them silently encircled Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Creature: Abyssal Giant Scorpion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Standard]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Weight: 300 pounds]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility: 15]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Intelligence: 5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills: Scorpion Venom, Coordination\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traits: Natives of the Abyss's first layer, they despise the scent of outsiders, twisted by the Abyss's environment into savage creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion frowned slightly, not surprised by the monsters in the Abyss, but curious how they appeared without him noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These scorpions seemed to materialize out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter, let's test the waters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion swung his greatsword, smashing it down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current strength, dealing with these standard-level Abyssal beasts was easy. One strike cleared a ten-meter area of scorpions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standard-level Abyssal creature kills: 12\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quest counter updated, and Orion smiled. Simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion wielded his greatsword, and ten minutes later, he pulled it from the last scorpion's corpse, exhaling lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the feel of the blade was off, so he checked the scorpion's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion found a dull crystal, scanning it with the panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abyssal Core (D-grade)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Function: ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his first time seeing question marks in an item's information. Unsure of its use, he decided to collect them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing his exploration, Orion kept killing standard-level creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyss had many monster types, but mostly insects like centipedes, scorpions, and black ants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion knew this wasn't the Abyss's full scope; the abundance of weak insect monsters was due to being on the first, shallowest layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, Orion checked the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standard-level Abyssal creature kills: 122\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calculating rewards... Orion thought, soon feeling a cool sensation throughout his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt stronger, his steps lighter, the joy of increased attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion excitedly examined himself, having gained 2 attribute points in such a short time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, through constant combat, Orion completed [Advanced Greatsword Mastery], his technique now matching his strength, perfectly balanced!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, I might be able to face that Flame Magical Bear head-on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyss, though dangerous, was a great place for Orion to enhance his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was pleased, but the ground monsters on the first layer were nearly wiped out, leaving a swarm of bats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These bats flew around in large numbers, the fog severely hindering visibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion used his spear for ranged attacks, not needing to aim, each throw killing over ten bats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this, there were too many bats. Using only spear throws, it would take days to clear them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's retreat for now, no rush,\" Orion retrieved his spear, cleaning off bat remains, preparing to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting a final glance at the swirling mass of bats, he turned away from the cavern's depths. The echo of dripping water accompanied his footsteps as he navigated the familiar tunnels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, an unusually large spider blocked his path on the way back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Creature: Shadow Spinner]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Elite]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Weight: 3500 pounds]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 29]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility: 22]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Defense: 14]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills: Venomous Fangs, Web Weaving\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venomous Fangs: The Shadow Spinner's sharp fangs contain deadly venom, slowing prey and turning them to blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Web Weaving: The Shadow Spinner can weave large webs, capturing nearby prey. (Escape weight limit: 200 pounds)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>200 pounds... meaning anything lighter can't escape the web?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion decided not to provoke the Shadow Spinner, but as he planned to return via another route, the panel displayed a new newbie quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Newbie quest triggered: Get hit by Venomous Fangs 10 times, reward Intermediate Resistance Skin]\u003C\u002Fp>",875,"2026-05-29T15:49:10.835Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.035Z",1,"novelbin.me","727823403035597a306cc16e9820ec35c888079e1b4464f3a73541d82debc2a7","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-21","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-19",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]