Orion’s vision blurred for a moment.
In that instant, he felt a sudden lightness, as if he were in a strange space.
The world was a vast expanse of white.
Not far from Orion stood two figures, one large and one small.
The tall figure held the little giant’s hand, lifting him onto his shoulders, laughing and playing.
"Dad..."
Orion’s eyes froze, and he instinctively ran forward.
But soon, the scene shifted:
Large giant was teaching a young giant combat techniques, the little one clumsily missing the wooden stakes.
This was Orion at three years old.
Four, five, six... scenes flashed by like a slideshow.
Until ten, the images faded, and he heard a familiar voice behind him.
"My child, what are you doing, why so lost?"
"Dad!?"
Orion slowly turned, and as he touched his wrist, tears fell uncontrollably.
When the person you’ve longed for appears beside you, emotions can’t be suppressed.
"Dad, I’m sorry, I think I failed... I’m about to die in the trial."
"I see."
Hyperion’s face showed a hint of worry, patting his head as he did when Orion was young.
He smiled, "Child, with Dad not around, in times of trouble, you must rely on your own strength."
Orion shook his head, pained, "But I can’t do it."
The SSS-grade trial was too terrifying, beyond his current capabilities.
This was a true dead end, with no surprises, the outcome was inevitable.
Hyperion smiled gently, "Giants are warriors who draw strength from despair. I believe in you, my child, we will meet again."
Meet again... Dad.
Yes, how can I die here... how can I...
"No!!!"
In a moment of silence, a roar erupted, shaking the heavens and earth.
The tiger beast’s claw halted as it touched Orion’s heart, its eyes showing terror, then quickly filling with blood, splitting apart!
Its body shattered into pieces by the battle cry!
The roar cleared a fifty-meter radius around him, Orion’s eyes turned crimson, his body doubling in size! Not only did his size increase, but his attributes multiplied!
In this state, all his attributes exceeded 100!
[Name: Orion]
[Race: Giant]
[Level: Elite]
[Age: 11 years]
[Height: 15 feet (Temporary)]
[Weight: 1250 pounds (Temporary)]
[Strength: 107 (Temporary)]
[Agility: 102 (Temporary)]
[Intelligence: 104 (Temporary)]
Title: Survivor
Skills: Advanced Trident Mastery, Intermediate Beast Taming, Intermediate Resistance Skin, etc.
[Advanced Trident Mastery: Base attack damage +40%, weak point hit damage +100%, chance to inflict bleeding and healing prohibition on hit, low chance to instantly kill bleeding enemies]
[Titan’s Rage (Bloodline Skill): A transformation skill mastered only by top giants, doubling size and all attributes when transformed into an Ancient Titan. The effect lasts until stamina is exhausted. This skill can grow, current effect is 2x.]
[Shadowstep: Increases agility by 50%, attack speed by 20% upon use, each use has a chance to permanently increase agility by 1 point]
[Berserk Aura: Activating the Berserk Aura sends you and nearby allies into a frenzy, increasing health, reducing pain, and negating curse effects.]
...
Orion transformed into an Ancient Titan, his body filled with power and determination once more!
"WAAAGH!"
Orion roared, stomping down hard, shattering the ground, the terrifying force sending the monsters before him flying!
Go to hell!
In an instant, a figure darted through space, the trident like a harbinger of death, arriving as expected.
Only the silver light remained in the world, and the next second, blood poured like rain, ancient beasts falling in droves.
Boom!
The Titan’s Heart suspended in the air trembled violently!
It grew brighter, the light purer and cleaner, each beat like a war drum for Orion!
Orion had no time to focus on the massive heart.
His eyes were filled with slaughter, nothing could stop him, the newfound power demanded a baptism of blood.
With each heartbeat, the Titan’s Heart beat in unison.
With each ancient beast slain, the Titan’s Heart grew brighter.
His breath, movements, even emotions synchronized with it, as if it were his heart!
A massive vine tried to ensnare his ankle, but he easily broke free.
The piercing Song of the Abyss couldn’t touch his mind, and with a single flash, dozens of kobold shamans were sliced in two.
Unmatched power!
Now transformed into a Titan Giant, Orion unleashed all his potential, the endless battle turning into a one-sided massacre!
No creature could withstand a single encounter, even the strongest armored dinosaurs were like paper toys before him!
Battle, slaughter!
Three days and nights later, finally, the last beast fell to his trident.
Orion exhaled deeply.
[Ancient Titan’s Heart]
[Current Level: SSS]
[Energy Value: 100%]
SSS-grade trial, complete!
"How about that, not bad!" Orion clenched his fist, reaching for the Titan’s Heart.
It was conscious, Orion understood.
However, the massive heart in the sky suddenly erupted with blinding light, engulfing Orion’s vision!
When he came to, though the space hadn’t darkened, the Titan’s Heart had vanished.
"Heh, just as I thought."
Orion clicked his tongue, then froze, "Wait, where’s my trial reward?!"
Suddenly, he heard his heartbeat, strong and resilient, like an engine in his chest.
Orion quickly lifted his shirt, seeing a flash of light on his chest.
???
The Titan’s Heart, merged into me?!
Orion glanced at the panel, his attributes as follows:
[Name: Orion]
[Race: Giant]
[Level: Hero]
[Age: 11 years]
[Height: 8 feet]
[Weight: 700 pounds]
[Strength: 325/500 (+650)]
[Agility: 310/500]
[Intelligence: 320/500]
[Constitution: 300/500]
Resistance: 10% (against all negative states)
Title: Survivor
Skills: Advanced Trident Mastery, Intermediate Beast Taming, Intermediate Resistance Skin, etc.
[Advanced Trident Mastery: Base attack damage +40%, weak point hit damage +100%, chance to inflict bleeding and healing prohibition on hit, low chance to instantly kill bleeding enemies]
[Titan’s Rage (Bloodline Skill): A transformation skill mastered only by top giants, doubling size and all attributes when transformed into an Ancient Titan. The effect lasts until stamina is exhausted. This skill can grow, current effect is 2x.]
[Shadowstep: Increases agility by 50%, attack speed by 20% upon use, each use has a chance to permanently increase agility by 1 point]
[Berserk Aura: Activating the Berserk Aura sends you and nearby allies into a frenzy, increasing health, reducing pain, and negating curse effects.]
Titan’s Heart: (Giants with the Titan’s Heart gain an additional 2x strength)
...
Orion stood up, clenched his fist, and punched the stone wall hard.
Boom!
The stone wall shattered, a large dent where his fist struck.
"This is hero-level power?"
"Hahaha..."
Seeing his attributes, Orion suddenly felt his efforts were well worth it.
In this bloodline trial, he not only became a hero-level bloodline warrior but also gained the Titan’s Heart.
The Titan’s Heart’s bonus was immense, granting Orion an additional twofold strength.
With this newfound power, Orion was destined to herald the Ascension of the Giants and lead his race to become the strongest force in the world.