The Primal Hunter Chapter 1277 - Class Chosen, Sight Expanded

Opting for the last choice in any system-based selection was a common practice, given how the system ordered lists from the least to the most superior. The pinnacle-rarity skill always ended up at the bottom, appearing last even in the status interface, and classes, races, and professions followed the same pattern, regardless of not possessing official rarities.

Fully cognizant of this fact, Jake directed his attention to the fifth and concluding class presented, remembering it surpassed Arcane Hunter of the Boundless Horizon in quality.

Arcane Huntsmaster of Primeval Origins – On the long Path to the apex, you have found yourself surrounded by kin of your own creation. Powerful allies who willingly follow you and recognize you for who and what you are. Embrace it, and lead them to hunt. This class revolves around strengthening and harnessing the power of the bond you have with your creations born from Primeval Origins, granting both you and them a variety of bonuses while fighting alongside one another. Despite embracing your role as a Huntsmaster, and no matter how powerful your hunting companions become, you remain dedicated to being the most powerful hunter in your group, using a bow and your arcane prowess as your primary tools to lead your pack into combat. Even when the Huntsmaster finds himself alone, he can pull on the powers and Records of his creations, making him a more than dangerous foe even when not with his hunting party. As their Huntsmaster, accept your Primeval creations into the fold, and create the greatest hunting party the multiverse has ever seen. Reach the apex together, all of you fully aware that only the Primal Hunter is worthy of taking the lead. Stat bonuses per level: +175 Perception, +150 Agility, +125 Willpower, +100 Strength, +100 Endurance, +50 Intelligence, +50 Wisdom, +30 Vitality, +100 Free Points (880 total)

Jake needed a moment to meticulously examine this class's description, as the title had initially sparked strong doubts in him. Offered the Huntsmaster skill beside Lone Hunter previously, he understood its implications, and indeed, this class centered on guiding a hunting group. But not an ordinary one.

This class excelled in Jake pursuing hunts with the beings he'd assisted in forming or advancing. Sylphie, Sandy, Vesperia, Jasper, and possibly that Demon Prince stood as formidable entities independently, and Jake recognized the allure of battling beside them, yet he cherished solo challenges too.

The class acknowledged this trait, permitting him to draw upon their powers and Records during solitary fights, evoking the earlier Monster Hunter class. However, unlike absorbing Records from slain foes, this allowed borrowing from living allies.

Nevertheless, the outline stressed Jake's hunts occurring with his party. The allocated stats underscored this, delivering ample Willpower, often linked to commanding abilities.

Overall, the statistics proved adequate, totaling 880 like Arcane Hunter of Boundless Horizons. Arcane Huntsmaster of Primeval Origins qualifying as elite came as no shock, since Primeval Origins ties invariably wielded immense might.

Jake had dismissed this option early due to the Huntsmaster label, but realizing it preserved solo hunting freedom changed his view. It might even let him tailor the skill toward solo power at the expense of group features, amplifying his strength per creation. Moreover, the description referenced his Bloodline, which pleased him.

Yet, despite spotting opportunities and advantages, Jake harbored deep concerns.

Typically, Huntsmaster-like classes imposed restrictions via stat distributions, weakening Jake without his party, but this evaded that pitfall. Thus, constraints probably manifested differently. Perhaps solo experience denial or penalties, plus further drawbacks.

A familiar curb involved experience solely from superior-level enemies... which Jake now doubted applied. That stemmed from the “avaricious” idea, now fused into the “horizon” motif absent here. Extending this line, might the group-strengthening skill emerge as an evolved Big Game Hunter?

Actually, scrutinizing further, did this class emphasize superior foes at all? Certainly, Jake would pursue them, particularly with elites like Sylphie or Vesperia, but the class didn't center on that pursuit.

As Jake delved deeper into this purported superior class, his expression soured. After some reflection, he exhaled and shook his head, finalizing his choice. He'd weighed it fairly, but he favored the horizon-infused Path, acknowledging Primeval Origins' vast power.

Though Jake relished group hunts, he rejected needless self-imposed limits. Also, despite Sylphie and others' strength, linking his growth and Path to theirs unsettled him. He trusted their godhood potential, but only himself could he rely on to claim the summit.

Furthermore, Arcane Hunter of Boundless Horizons offered no shortcomings. Matching stats with a Primeval Origins class affirmed in Jake's view that his horizon Path held profound depth.

Eventually, he'd weave in Primeval Origins elements, and a class featuring Primeval or Primal Hunter seemed plausible. But not now, as Jake entered B-grade as Arcane Hunter of the Boundless Horizon.

Confirming his pick, Jake sensed no remorse, having selected the class with maximum Perception, deeming it ideal.

Innate insights flooded Jake's form with the level's stats. Unlike his profession selection, this felt subdued, lacking an experience surge, just the anticipated single level from choosing.

Jake paused, noting his new class upgraded one skill and added another, mirroring his C-grade ascension. Initially, he felt let down seeing only one upgrade, hoping Avaricious Arcane Hunter’s Arrows would evolve too. Regrettably, solely Big Game Hunter advanced, from ancient to legendary rarity.

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[Horizon-Chasing Big Game Arcane Hunter (Ancient)] – A true hunter seeks not the easy prey but a true challenge. Your hunt has taken you further than ever before as your methods improve, and you have embraced the Arcane. As you forever chase the horizon, you have become more accustomed to facing higher-level enemies. Increases the user’s resistance to auras and gives a small increase to Strength, Agility, Intelligence, and Willpower, and a substantial increase to Perception while facing enemies above your class or race level. The bonus is based on the disparity between the level of your prey and you. Limit of 1.30x your level or 75 levels, whichever is highest. May your hunt take you toward the horizon.

[Big Game Arcane Hunter of the Boundless Horizon (Legendary)] – An apex hunter seeks not the easy prey but a challenge others view as seemingly impossible. You have begun to truly embrace the power that comes from seeking the Boundless Horizon, your sight always on the next challenge ahead. Avarice remains; your desire is stronger than ever, as you overcome anything that stands in your way, always rising to the occasion, no matter how powerful the foe. Increases the user’s resistance to auras and gives a noticeable increase to Strength, Agility, Intelligence, Toughness, and Willpower, as well as a substantial increase to Perception while facing enemies above your class or race level. The bonus is based on the disparity between the level of your prey and you. Limit of 1.30x your level or 125 levels, whichever is highest. May your hunt across the Boundless Horizon be an eventful journey.

The Big Game Hunter evolution was anticipated, acting as a parallel to Malefic Viper’s Poison. This enhancement went beyond mere potency, with flavor text revisions too. Core functionality persisted, merely amplified.

Big Game Hunter shone as a stellar passive, central to Jake's prowess against overleveled adversaries. It bridged stat gaps substantially, now enhanced further.

Beyond bolstering prior stats, it now encompassed Toughness, a welcome addition. Jake lacked innate resilience, relying on arcane spells, gear, Pride, and Scales of the Malefic Viper for protection. Without effort, a standard pre-evolution B-grade could inflict grave injury, despite Jake's superiority.

Jake doubted the added Toughness from Big Game Hunter would rival Runemaiden endurance, but it complemented Scales nicely, aiding in dismissing minor, inevitable blasts. Evading lethal strikes remained paramount, yet extra Toughness drew no objections.

The cap also advanced; holding at 1.30x his level, the fixed 125 levels compensated. With escalating levels, 1.30x proved generous, surpassing 125 levels around Jake's level 420—mid-B-grade, from 350 to 500.

Curiously, the system omitted grade differences' impact on Big Game Hunter, despite one-level technicalities. Jake lacked metrics, but peak C-grades versus B-grades suggested dozens of levels' worth.

Regardless, Jake welcomed the improvement, viewing it as an integrated passive he rarely pondered unless triggered, thus no further analysis needed.

Moreover, excitement awaited. With the solid Big Game Hunter boost, Jake gained a fresh skill. Earlier mild gripes about one upgrade and one new skill vanished upon revelation.

[Sight of the Boundless Horizon (Mythical)] – To seek your goal, which lies within or perhaps even beyond the Boundless Horizon, you must first be able to locate it. This is your attempt to do so. Relying on the concepts glimpsed from the horizon and an insatiable desire to uncover all of existence, you have learned to strain your soul beyond its limits, sacrificing stability for increased Perception. Allows the Arcane Hunter of the Boundless Horizon to massively increase the effectiveness of Perception temporarily and perceive things beyond current limitations. May have additional effects when used alongside certain Perception-based skills. While using Sight of the Boundless Horizon, the hunter’s physical and mental defensive stats will be severely hampered. This skill can be used in conjunction with any other stat-boosting skills or abilities. Excessive use of Sight of the Boundless Horizon may result in soul damage. Open your eyes, expand your senses, and perceive the boundless Horizon.

Undeniably, Perception reigned as the multiverse's premier stat. No debate required. Thus, a skill elevating Perception must rank among the elite, right?

Jake's instinctive agreement confirmed it.

All lingering thoughts of Huntsmaster superiority dissolved, leaving him thrilled as he absorbed the skill's innate lore and pored over its text.

A skill enabling dual Perception amplification proved extraordinarily potent, beyond Jake's prior imaginings. It hinted at mysteries like perceiving beyond limits, an enigma he eagerly anticipated exploring.

Of course, drawbacks existed. From gained instincts, Jake grasped its mechanics: it tugged at soul segments, diminishing soul and body integrity to heighten Perception. Such freeform casting risked soul ruin worse than mishandling Primeval Origin Energy with Palate of the Malefic Viper, so system oversight relieved him.

Still, the strain curtailed duration and frequency. As noted, overuse risked soul harm, akin to Primal Gaze in restraint.

Crucially, it amplified Perception's efficacy, not the stat itself. This synergy potential with other Perception enhancers dawned on Jake immediately. The description suggested even greater interactions, as this clause implied:

“May have additional effects when used alongside certain Perception-based skills.”

Unclear on details, Jake knew extensive trials lay ahead. Surely compatible with Event Horizon? Primal Gaze seemed ideal too.

Grinning, Jake opted against idle musing; better to venture out and test limits. Fresh in B-grade, he'd need time to master his expanded abilities, and a space jaunt suited, with Arnold's impending arrival. Miranda would favor cosmic testing over disrupting Haven. Post-moon, the Order of the Malefic Viper awaited. He could head there directly for trials, yet curiosity about Arnold's lunar endeavors pulled him.

Rising from bed, Jake stretched his neck en route to the porch. He bid farewell to the eels once more, then fixed his eyes on the distant moon. Stepping forward, One Step triggered, revealing stark improvement. Sans his novel Perception enhancer, conceptual attunement soared, letting him traverse space over tenfold his usual span in one bound.

His grin broadened as wings unfurled, propelling him skyward at double prior velocity—and early calculations showed a rematch with Yrelstromoz would conclude in under a minute, barring her survival of his initial strike.