The Primal Hunter Chapter 1275 - A Sudden Windfall & New Options

Jake stood frozen, gazing intently for quite some time well after the notification chimes faded away. He required a brief pause to steady his mind while examining the alerts that appeared both recognizable and somewhat strange. The oddity arose because Jake remained unaccustomed to encountering that particular name within the messages, whereas the familiarity derived from his deep understanding of the sound accompanying a level-up.

Somehow, Jake had abruptly received a substantial number of level-ups.

He returned to his fixed stare, the whole ordeal defying any logical explanation in his view. Temporarily, he pondered whether those levels truly existed, yet the influx of power and enhanced stats was undeniably real.

Evidently, a single event had granted him a massive surge of experience points all at once, prompting Jake to review his notifications for clues. He bypassed certain details to address subsequently, yet even upon reaching the alert about his Spirit of Man… still nothing stood out.

Jake stayed perplexed, but luckily, he had begun contacting a specific individual who might provide answers. That person held off until Jake regained his composure before connecting through the telepathic link Jake had established, as the snake god finally communicated.

Villy remarked in his usual lighthearted, teasing manner, although Jake sensed a subtle edge beneath it.

Jake inquired straightforwardly, skipping any preamble, and utilized telepathy to ensure privacy from potential eavesdroppers.

the Primordial questioned, placing the responsibility back on Jake.

Jake required little deliberation. The sole occurrence during his evolution capable of impacting even Villy amid the process.

the god probed with doubt.

The freshly advanced B-grade individual felt an urge to boast about his newly acquired, extraordinarily powerful skill that undoubtedly exceeded all of Villy’s anticipations, yet he held back and simply affirmed with a nod.

Jake barely managed to prevent his jaw from dropping as the Malefic Viper proceeded.

Without allowing Jake an opportunity to bid farewell, the Viper severed the link. Jake harbored numerous queries, but it was evident the Viper had no intention of addressing them presently. Such matters would need to be postponed. Moreover, he suspected Villy preferred him to mull over the details independently; the snake god consistently favored Jake discovering solutions on his own rather than receiving direct guidance.

Concerning the Viper’s statements, Jake conceded that they aligned perfectly with logic. It was merely that a portion of him had doubted his Primal Spirit of Man effect would achieve that outcome, regardless of the description provided.

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The description proved quite direct, indeed, omitting any explicit restrictions, leaving only ambiguity regarding the scale of this experience boost. Affiliates of the Order of the Malefic Viper certainly fulfilled at least one such criterion. Nevertheless, Jake had presumed that as a B-grade, he couldn’t affect the likely trillions of members spanning universes and various grades. He proved mistaken. His Spirit of Man possessed even greater potency than Jake had imagined.

Based on Villy’s account, the precise experience enhancement was so minimal that it escaped measurement in full percentages. It might equate to a 0.00001% rise… however, when factoring in its reach to every member, including gods, its organizational impact could hardly be dismissed. It was probable that the effect amplified more for the weaker individuals, whereas gods might not perceive any variation. Should that hold true, it would spark inquiries about whether Jake’s advancement similarly aided all others… the notion nearly unnerved him.

Clearing his mind with a shake of his head, Jake opted to rejoice in being an exceptionally mighty hunter boasting the multiverse’s premier Bloodline. Griping over a positive development seemed foolish, even if it stirred some discomfort.

Furthermore, this served as immediate reward, compensating Jake for selecting this profession over Harbinger of Primeval Origins. Had he chosen the latter, his profession would connect far less to Villy and his status as a Chosen, yielding scant or no experience from this event, beyond the starting level for Heretic-Chosen Alchemist of the Malefic Viper.

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And no, Jake avoided contemplating how many levels he might have obtained by choosing Heretic-Chosen Prophet of the Malefic Viper. Undoubtedly more than the current amount, though likely fewer than one might anticipate. The system enforced certain safeguards and equilibria, even for such occurrences, with rapidly diminishing returns. Absent these mechanisms, Jake would have accrued considerably more experience by now.

Admittedly, acquiring 9 levels remained extraordinarily impressive, but he could have surpassed that substantially. Similar to how repeatedly slaying identical foes yields progressively reduced experience, Jake’s enhancement of every Order member also diminished his rewards per individual until gains essentially vanished.

In truth, upon reflecting on his obtained levels, a realization hit Jake… was he even supposed to evolve his profession initially? Didn’t he typically require some experience to advance from level 349 to 350? Jake hadn’t considered that aspect, overwhelmed by the Primal Spirit of Man developments and similar. If so, this clarified his attainment of that level, and perhaps he ought to have foreseen the scenario earlier.

Inhaling deeply, Jake resolved to proceed, content with the unexpected bounty of levels. He anticipated teasing others about lagging behind, uncertain if Sandy and Sylphie had secured even a single B-grade level, let alone four full race levels.

Stepping back mentally, Jake redirected his attention to the recent profession evolution, and although the surprise levels had diverted him, numerous elements still demanded his review.

Including his newly enhanced profession skills. During C-grade, Jake had improved Malefic Viper’s Poison, his Path of the Heretic-Chosen, and acquired the Grimoire skill. Now in B-grade, Jake soon discerned that the pattern held somewhat similar. At least at first glance.

[Malefic Viper’s Poison (Ancient)] – The Malefic Viper stalks its prey and needs only to strike once as venom devours its prey. Increases the potency of all crafted poisons. Grants the ability to craft a poison with a rarity above that of your Concoct Poison skill if certain conditions are met. The poison may at most be upgraded to the rarity of the Malefic Viper’s Poison skill (Epic --> Ancient). Allows poison not to lose efficiency for a long period of time after being applied to a weapon.

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[Malefic Viper’s Poison (Legendary)] – The Malefic Viper stalks its prey and needs only to strike once as venom devours its prey. Increases the potency of all crafted poisons. Grants the ability to craft a poison with a rarity above that of your Concoct Poison skill if certain conditions are met. The poison may at most be upgraded to the rarity of the Malefic Viper’s Poison skill (Epic --> Legendary). Allows poison not to lose efficiency for a long period of time after being applied to a weapon.

Jake had noted previously, but Malefic Viper’s Poison ranked among his top skills owing to its passive benefits. The capacity to activate and immediately elevate a poison across multiple rarities represented a key aspect, albeit one that triggered infrequently. He could invoke it more consistently by obtaining liquid from the Malefic Viper’s Vision statue crafted by Felix, the eccentric Primordial Church artisan, yet that entailed confronting that dreadful creation. Additionally, Jake preferred avoiding manual activation of this skill, as it tended to infuse excessive Malefic Viper’s Records, overshadowing his own. Unless employing Primeval Origin Energy, naturally.

Little else warranted discussion regarding this skill’s advancement. It excelled, Jake appreciated it, and he wouldn’t dwell on Malefic Viper’s Poison further until its effect activated or he ascended to A-grade.

Proceeding ahead, Jake observed that Path of the Heretic-Chosen had undergone another upgrade, though this alteration proved less subtle.

[Path of the Heretic-Chosen (Unique)] – A unique path between the Primordial known as the Malefic Viper and his Chosen, Jake Thayne. Allows you to experience the Legacy of the Malefic Viper on a far more direct level by relying on your direct connection as a Chosen and the mentality of a heretic. Focusing on any core skill, event, or individual related to the Malefic Viper’s Legacy will allow you to peer into the True Records of the past as you journey through time, space, and reality to experience history firsthand. Limitations on Record Fragment selection may apply. Be warned that gains are not guaranteed, and while the journey cannot harm you directly, the journey may cause harm or have lasting effects – a risk you must take as a Heretic. May you walk with confidence as you continue to tread a Path never walked before. Gains 1 use every 20 levels. Any skill can be chosen only once. Current uses remaining: 0

[Primeval Path of Malefic Origins (Unique)] – A unique path between the Primordial known as the Malefic Viper and his Chosen, Jake Thayne. Allows you to experience Records related to the Path of the Malefic Viper, relying on your current insights and direct connection as a Chosen of the Malefic Viper. Focusing on any Malefic Viper Legacy skill, event, or people related to the Malefic Viper’s Origin will allow you to peer into the True Records of the past as you journey through time, space, and reality to experience history firsthand. Limitations on Record Fragment selection may apply. Be warned that gains are not guaranteed, and while the journey cannot harm you directly, the journey may cause harm or have lasting effects – a risk you willingly take as you seek to uncover mysteries of the past. May you walk with confidence as you unwind the threads of the unknown, seeking power through discovery and enlightenment. Gains 1 use every 20 levels. Any skill, event, or person can be chosen only once. Current uses remaining: 0

In this instance, the shift from prior to current version carried greater significance. The descriptive narrative had transformed considerably, eliminating mentions of Jake’s heretic nature and incorporating more elements tied to Origins. Naturally, Jake paid scant attention to that, prioritizing the functional impacts.

Previously, it permitted access to Records linked to the Malefic Viper’s Legacy, whereas now it facilitated Records tied to the Path of the Malefic Viper. The distinction appeared minor, but Jake intuited it would reveal deeper importance in time.

Beyond that, his updated Primeval Path of Malefic Origins expanded the selectable topics for the skill, and he observed the adjustment from “an individual” to “people,” leading him to wonder if multiple persons could be selected simultaneously. Maybe a context involving interactions between two figures.

The scope of visible content also appeared to broaden, connecting to the Malefic Viper’s Origin. To Jake, that breadth seemed considerably wider.

All in all, Primeval Path—what he decided to term it henceforth—mirrored its former self, merely enhanced. Jake eagerly anticipated exploring its capabilities post-upgrade. Regrettably, with zero charges available, he’d need to wait, although less than originally expected, thanks to his halfway progress toward the next use. Hooray for those surprise levels.

Having addressed these two skills, Jake at last examined the fresh skill acquired with his Primeval Alchemist of Malefic Origins. He held no preconceptions, particularly upon noting it as another unique rarity ability.

[Lesser Primeval Energy Manipulation (Unique)] – The Path of a Primeval Alchemist is one never walked before, not because no one has ever wanted to, but because no one ever had the qualifications. You uniquely do, having access to Primeval Origin Energy. Allows the Primeval Alchemist to create and control an inferior version of Primeval Origin Energy known as Lesser Primeval Energy. This energy is far less potent than Primeval Origin Energy, but also significantly easier to control and manipulate, at a fraction of the cost. Using this energy in alchemical creations has unknown effects, allowing you to explore and uncover aspects of your innate abilities. Creating items using Lesser Primeval Energy has an extremely high chance of making them Soulbound. Adds a noticeable increase to the potency of Lesser Primeval Energy based on all stats. Adds a noticeable increase to the effectiveness of Willpower, Perception, and Wisdom when using Leser Primeval Energy Manipulation.

Thus, interpreting this plainly, the system offered Jake a more secure, cost-effective method to harness his Primeval Origin Energy via this diluted variant. Employing Primeval Origin Energy carried immense peril, as evidenced by his mishap with Palate, and the expenditure was exorbitant, requiring extended recovery periods. Experimentation appeared imprudent and hazardous, yet now the system intervened, supplying ample avenues through this energy form for safe trials, akin to training wheels.

Instead of wielding a bazooka, he possessed a handgun for marksmanship practice. Undoubtedly still a perilous instrument demanding caution, but Jake could now venture into experiments previously deemed unfeasible.

He had long wondered about the results of infusing Primeval Origin Energy into a poison, and this provided the opportunity via Lesser Primeval Energy. Jake brimmed with ideas.