[{"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-23":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},244143,518,"Chapter 23: Bone War Trident","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Orion stepped back into the Abyss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar haze enveloped him, and he saw Baseball hanging from a tree, seemingly busy with something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's the web weaving going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Spinner, seeing its master approach, quickly gestured around with its claws, as if to say, \"All done, please don't hit me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\" Orion, not in the best mood, ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he realized Baseball had done an excellent job. The webs were perfectly placed along the paths he had set, trapping a massive number of bats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By his estimate... over 5,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's get started!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion began slaughtering the bats, gaining a significant boost in attributes through the quest, enhancing his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the bats were all dead, Orion's attributes were impressive:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 41]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility: 31]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Intelligence: 29]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the bat massacre, Orion didn't stop collecting loot, quickly filling his storage bag with cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the panel flashed a prompt:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Detected core quantity exceeds 2000, activating Survivor Trading Platform!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survivor Trading Platform? What's that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion opened the panel, finding a new icon resembling a steam engine lever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked familiar... like a System platform icon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was bemused, opening it to find the [Survivor Trading Platform] was different from the system, more like an Amazon-style marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First-time entry requires registration.\" Orion thought for a moment and chose a representative name: \"[Big and hard].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Registration complete, he entered the interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was surprised to find a vast array of items!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many goods were on consignment, from consumables like meat and furs to high-end weapons, alchemical potions, and even skill books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The currency for transactions was cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interestingly, many items weren't system-generated but listed by sellers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Orion was eyeing a soft leather armor, consigned by a goblin named Thorin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, isn't that a character from Lord of the Rings? He must be a reborn Earthling too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion checked the leather armor's attributes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Crocodile Leather Armor · Enchanted]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Standard]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes: Defense +9, Magic Resistance +2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: An enchanted leather armor that automatically adjusts to the wearer's size]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Price: 10 D-grade cores]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This looks good.\" Orion rubbed his chin, tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But like a first-time online shopper, he felt unsure about the reliability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's try buying it.\" Orion clicked the panel, confirming the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt his storage bag lighten, and the panel showed 10 fewer D-grade cores!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before him, a piece of leather armor appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoa, online shopping made real, and instant delivery, so reliable?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was overjoyed, realizing he could save time on gear by trading cores directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued browsing the Survivor Platform, soon finding a trident-type weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone War Trident · Enchanted]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quality: Elite]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attack: 41-69]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Deadly Strike]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Effect: Weak point attack damage +50%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: A trident forged from whale bones, extremely strong, dealing massive damage on precise weak point hits]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Price: 10 B-grade cores]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This weapon suited Orion well, but the price was steep, and he was short on cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion found the seller's name—Arthas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see if I can get a discount.\" Orion tried contacting the seller to haggle but received no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seller might have blocked messages or was busy elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion had to give up for now, continuing to browse, discovering many pet cubs and eggs for sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In theory, these pets could grow into companions for battle or support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some larger ones could even serve as mounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the prices were high, with even a wild boar cub costing 250 C-grade cores... who would buy such a thing, for a meal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion wasn't short on cores, but he found these pet cubs lacking value, not worth the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, with his Beast Taming skill, he could tame adult beasts directly, far more economical than raising cubs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion continued browsing and found something valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bloodline Purification Potion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quality: Elite]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Type: Alchemical Potion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Enhances bloodline power and control]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Effective only for survivors]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Price: 1 B-grade core]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A great find!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's eyes lit up. The Bloodline Purification Potion could enhance his bloodline control, meaning better performance in the bloodline trial! He might awaken A-grade or even S-grade bloodline power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priced at just 1 B-grade Abyssal core, Orion found it worthwhile and purchased it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he had the potion in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baseball, keep weaving webs, I'm heading back!\" Orion shouted into the forest, then vanished through the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyss wasn't safe; he needed to return to the tribe's tent to prepare for consuming the Bloodline Purification Potion and strengthen himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the sound of Shadow Spinner weaving webs echoed. 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