Titan King: Ascension of the Giant Chapter 6: Good job, little guy
Previously on Titan King: Ascension of the Giant...
With a thunderous roar, James initiated his strike. As he lunged forward, a sudden draft chilled his backside—his beast-hide skirt had ripped, leaving his rear completely exposed.
However, the clash had already commenced, leaving no room for such trivial concerns. The tribe's most stunning woman was observing the duel, and nothing solidified a man's appeal quite like a dominant victory!
James’s massive frame hit the ground with a thud, his spiked club whistling through the air with the power of a hurricane!
Anticipating the trajectory, Orion swiftly raised his bone greatsword horizontally to intercept the blow!
Thanks to his newly acquired Basic Greatsword Mastery, Orion benefited from increased damage and a surge in proficiency, making the massive blade feel far less unwieldy in his grip.
Bang!
The resonance of the heavy collision rippled through the training grounds.
While James remained rooted like a mountain, Orion was forced back several meters, his boots carving furrows in the dirt!
"Powerful, James! So much strength! Incredible!"
"It's no wonder he's considered the premier young giant of our tribe. I'm backing you, James!"
The surrounding giants bellowed in excitement, exhilarated by the raw display of power!
James let out a boisterous laugh, his spiked club leveled at his opponent. "Orion, I’ll grant that you're more clever than me, but when it comes to raw strength and Cultivation of the warrior's path, you can't win!"
Standing on the field, Orion massaged his numbing right hand, a faint smirk crossing his face.
James possessed undeniable speed and power, yet he was far from invincible.
After that opening exchange, Orion had successfully gauged the upper limits of James’s capabilities!
"Come on, let’s keep going!" Orion challenged.
The two warriors collided once more!
The duels of giants were matters of pure physical dominance, devoid of subtle finesse and relying entirely on overwhelming force.
The earth fractured beneath their feet, debris scattered everywhere, and saplings were snapped like twigs by the shockwaves of their weapons!
Orion clenched his jaw, feeling the mounting pressure.
Even though he was holding his ground, James clearly held the advantage. If the rhythm didn't shift, James would eventually crush his defenses!
Suddenly, a fresh notification materialized before Orion’s eyes!
[Newbie quest triggered: Strike the enemy 10 times with the greatsword to obtain Intermediate Greatsword Mastery]
This was the opportunity he needed!
This time, the reward was Intermediate Greatsword Mastery!
Shifting his weight, Orion drove the greatsword into the soil, using it as a pivot to sweep in a wide arc and parry the incoming spiked club!
The quest tracker immediately updated: 1/10!
"Oh? Hitting the opponent's weapon counts as a strike too!?"
This realization made the task significantly simpler!
Feeling a surge of joy, Orion swung his blade with heavy intent but adopted a more defensive, conservative stance!
He dedicated himself to finishing the objective, husbanding his stamina until he achieved intermediate mastery—that would be the moment for his decisive counterattack!
Ten clashes of steel and bone later!
[Newbie quest finished: You have gained Intermediate Greatsword Mastery!]
Instantly, the damage stats of the Bone Greatsword shifted to: 20-55!
But the upgrade provided more than just raw power!
To Orion, the greatsword suddenly felt as light as a feather, becoming an extension of his own arm!
"Daydreaming in the middle of a fight? Orion, I’m ending this with one blow!"
James bellowed, his gargantuan body barreling forward like a runaway juggernaut.
He leaped high into the air, bringing his spiked club down with every ounce of his strength!
"Whoa, a finishing move! That's incredible, James!" The crowd's fervor reached its peak.
Clymene stood ready on the sidelines, prepared to leap in and halt the duel if things turned fatal.
Yet, Orion remained as still as a statue.
Only when the spiked club was inches from his face did Orion finally react.
To the observers, the conclusion of this fight was already written. Nobody expected Orion, the weakest member of the tribe, to topple James. How could a shaman possibly best a warrior in a test of blades?
Surviving a few rounds with James was impressive enough for Orion, but that was where his luck was expected to end.
However, the entire audience watched in stunned silence at the following sight!
Orion dropped his center of gravity and raised his greatsword horizontally, appearing as though he intended to tank James’s overhead smash directly.
But as the weapons met, James felt an eerie lack of resistance from his club!
With a deft sidestep, Orion tilted his blade, allowing the club to slide harmlessly past.
James’s massive bulk and momentum sent him crashing toward the dirt, but Orion didn't miss his opening. Utilizing the energy from the missed strike, he whirled the greatsword in a fluid motion!
Whirlwind Slash!
Just as the edge was about to tear into James, Orion’s gaze sharpened. He rotated the hilt at the last second, slamming the flat of the blade into James instead!
Boom!
James was propelled backward, hitting the ground hard and slipping into unconsciousness.
"My gods, what just happened? James actually lost?!"
"Orion, how did you pull that off?"
The other giants were baffled. A shaman had outclassed a warrior in a melee—was he actually a battle-shaman?!
Several giants walked over, clapping Orion on the back. "Well done, kid. You've earned our respect today."
Observing her brother's shocking display, Clymene wore a thin smile. "Was that a genuine sword technique?"
"It was," Orion replied, not hiding his success.
"To execute a sword technique during your first time using a greatsword... your sheer talent compensates for your physical shortcomings." Clymene nodded in approval. "You clearly have a gift for the blade. I advise you to focus on the greatsword and abandon the pursuit of other weapons."
Orion remained silent, instead reaching down to retrieve a spear from the earth. He intended to show her, rather than tell her, that his path was the correct one.
[Newbie quest triggered: Swing the spear 10 times to gain Basic Spear Throwing Mastery]
Orion performed several casual practice swings, quickly fulfilling the requirement.
Instantly, a wealth of spear-fighting knowledge and instinctive insights—such as wind resistance, distance calculation, and flight paths—flooded his consciousness.
"Brother, are you even listening to me? What is going through your head? Do you think a single win gives you the right to be arrogant?" Clymene’s tone grew sharp with annoyance.
Orion offered no verbal reply, choosing instead to look toward the clouds.
Caw!
A massive bird soared high above the Black Wind Tribe, cruising at an altitude of at least a hundred meters.
Orion tightened his grip on the spear. Just as Clymene opened her mouth to scold him further, he unleashed the weapon with explosive force. A heartbeat later, the bird was impaled mid-flight and plummeted to the ground.
Clymene watched the fallen prey, rendered completely speechless.
Perhaps it was time she truly reevaluated her brother's potential.