Titan

Carl suppressed her excitement and asked, "Then can you tell me what templates I have to choose from?"

"Of course. There are many templates, such as Yuan Tiangang from Painted Rivers and Lakes, Ge Nie from Legend of Qin, Wangquan Fugui from Fox Spirit Matchmaker, and so on. Each template possesses unique skills and talents. As long as the host draws a suitable template, you will be able to display formidable strength in the Pirate World."

"The templates only grant the host the abilities of the anime characters. However, all moves and skills must be practiced by the host personally to increase your strength; you will not directly inherit the peak power of the anime characters."

A glimmer of excitement flashed in Carl's eyes. Although the abilities required personal training, it was still better than having nothing at all.

"System, can I use multiple templates at the same time?"

If she could only use one, she would have to choose very carefully, or else she would be wasting this wonderful opportunity.

"The host may apply multiple templates simultaneously without any interference."

That was not bad; various anime abilities could be stacked and used together.

"By the way, System, do you have a newbie gift pack?"

Carl felt a bit uncertain, then wore a questioning expression. After all, if there were no newbie gift pack, it would be extremely difficult for an ordinary person like her to survive on a deserted island.

"There is one. Although crossing over consumed a great deal of energy, in order to ensure you can establish a foothold in the Pirate World, the system has specially prepared a newbie gift pack."

"Then, System, open the newbie gift pack first."

Carl said impatiently.

Night gradually fell, and the cold wind whistled by, making Carl's lips turn purple from the chill. She pressed tightly against a tree trunk, her body trembling uncontrollably as she tried to find a shred of warmth.

The roars of various beasts on the island echoed incessantly, filling her with fear as she carefully scanned her surroundings.

She understood that if she did not quickly acquire the ability to protect herself, tonight might well be the end of her life.

"Congratulations to the host for opening the newbie gift pack. Rewards: one talent draw, one skill draw, and one non-standard draw."

"System, draw all three for me! There is no time to hesitate now."

Carl's tone was anxious, as she heard the sound of footsteps in the depths of the forest, as if a beast were rushing toward her.

She knew that the draw might be her only chance.

A massive golden roulette wheel suddenly appeared before her eyes, its golden light flickering incessantly, with the various reward zones clearly visible. Carl stared intently at the wheel, preparing to draw the talent reward.

The wheel was marked with various talent options, ranging from Steel Balloon and Titan Power to Frail and Weak, covering everything from the best to the worst.

Carl prayed silently in her heart, hoping she would not draw a talent like Frail and Weak.

"Congratulations to the host, you have drawn Titan Power!"

The System's voice rang out, and Carl immediately breathed a sigh of relief, as if a stone had been lifted from her heart.

Fortunately, she hadn't drawn Frail and Weak.

She seemed to have some vague impression of the name Titan Power, but she had mostly forgotten its specific abilities.

"System, please open the description for Titan Power."

She was somewhat desperate to know exactly what kind of power the talent she had just drawn would bring her.

After all, Titan Power sounded incredibly formidable already, and she could hardly imagine its specific effects.

"Titan Power originates from the domestic Xianxia anime world. An adult Titan can reach ten thousand meters in height. However, in the Pirate World, Titan Power has been weakened by the world's rules, yet it still grants the strength of a warrior who can stand against ten thousand. As the possessor of Titan Power, you will have infinite stamina as long as you stand on the earth, and you can borrow the power of the earth to rapidly heal all wounds."

The System's explanation left Carl stunned, though she also had some doubts—would an ability like Titan Power be a bit too overpowered?

"System, what is the upper limit of this ability in the Pirate World?"

The System seemed to know exactly what Carl was thinking.

"Host, please get a grip. The reason you drew Titan Power is entirely due to the newbie bonus; this draw counts as a non-standard talent-type draw."

"Ah... oh, haha, is that so!"

"Oh my god! This means that once I fuse with this talent, I will possess endless stamina and powerful recovery abilities!"

"Not quite. Because Titan Power is too powerful, it is a phased fusion. You can view the development progress on the system panel."

"Uh... alright then!"

Carl actually felt a bit embarrassed; she hadn't expected the System's ability to pour cold water on her to be so significant.

But on the other hand, Titan Power made her feel incredibly excited and expectant. She couldn't help but imagine the formidable strength she would display in the Pirate World.

"System, fuse the talent!"

Carl could no longer wait; she wanted to experience it as soon as possible.

After all, the roars on the island were getting closer, and she feared that if a beast suddenly arrived, she would have no power to defend herself and would instead find herself in grave danger.

As soon as her words fell, the Chinese Anime System immediately began the talent implantation.

In that instant, Carl's body felt a tearing pain throughout her entire being.

The implantation of the Titan Power talent instantly began to break down and reorganize her flesh and bones. Although it only lasted for a short minute, Carl felt as if a whole year had passed.

She could clearly feel her blood churning and her bones creaking, as if she were undergoing a life-or-death trial.

"System, why does it hurt so much? Can you block the pain?"

Carl gritted her teeth in agony.

"Pain suppression function currently unavailable."

Carl wished he could end this immediately; the tearing agony was truly unbearable.

However, since the pain suppression function was disabled, she could not afford to make a single sound, so she gritted her teeth and braced herself against the torment racking her body.

She could feel stagnant blood being purged from her pores, fresh blood trickling down the tree trunk, and a faint, metallic scent permeating the air.

This scent drew more beasts from the depths of the forest; lured by the smell of blood, they gradually began to circle around Carl.

Carl's forehead was drenched in sweat, yet she remained steadfast, enduring the excruciating pain, knowing this was the price for obtaining immense power.

During that brief minute of torture, she constantly told herself to hold on and not to give up.

She knew that only by enduring all of this could she survive in this cruel Pirate World.

Finally, the minute passed, the tearing pain dissipated, and in its place surged a powerful force.

Carl felt waves of warmth surging through her body, filling her with strength. Even the teeth in her mouth fell out, replaced by forty new ones—a set of teeth that, back on Blue Star, would be considered the mark of a sage.

Her body expanded from around 1.8 meters to 2.5 meters, making her look like a small giant from a distance.

She even had the sensation that she could punch a hole through the sky and shatter the earth with a single stomp, though she knew this was merely an illusion caused by her sudden spike in power; she did not actually possess such strength.

Carl clearly felt the surge of power within her and the expansion of her muscles, which filled her with confidence and vigor.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle!"

Just then, a massive White Tiger nearly ten meters in length emerged from the woods, assuming a hunting stance as it stepped toward the tree where Carl stood.

It had clearly been drawn in by the scent of blood.

Carl's gaze locked onto the white-striped tiger below, her feet planted against the trunk, her body slightly hunched as she prepared for the coming battle.

The tiger's massive frame shimmered with a faint white glow under the moonlight, its body radiating a wild, primal majesty.

Its eyes were fierce and filled with killing intent, as if it intended to tear Carl to shreds.

Carl took a deep breath, her body tensing as a powerful force began to erupt from her feet.

The tree trunk beneath her began to tremble, and leaves rained down as if responding to her will.

The blessing of Titan Power made her feel as though she were standing upon an immovable boulder, devoid of all fear.

The tiger crept closer, each step carrying an unparalleled pressure; it was very patient with its prey.

Carl clenched her fists, eyes fixed on the white tiger. She knew that only by defeating it could she survive the night; otherwise, she might be devoured on the spot. But as she squeezed her fists, she realized that the roles of hunter and prey had already shifted.

"Snap!"

Suddenly, the tiger accidentally stepped on a branch, producing a crisp sound.