Eldritch Assassin: Reincarnated With An SSS-Rank Devouring System-Chapter 130: System Rewards II
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[Selection Confirmed]
[Predator's Instinct: Basic Tier → Elite Tier]
[Mutation in Progress...]
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Heat exploded through every inch of Kael's body. It was not the painful kind of heat, but was intense nonetheless. Like liquid fire flowing through his meridians, reaching into every cell.
His senses sharpened dramatically. The sounds of the inn around him became crystal clear. He could clearly hear the footsteps on the floor below, conversations through walls, and the clink of dishes in the kitchen three stories down.
His vision expanded somehow. Not in range per se, but in depth. He could see the hair-like loose woods in the wooden floorboards, the individual threads in his robes, and the dust particles floating in the morning sunlight.
His spiritual sense, which had always been strong, suddenly became razor-sharp. He could feel the cultivation levels of everyone in the inn. The mortals on the first floor. The two Level 2 Primal Adept cultivators in adjacent rooms. The Level 4 Primal Adept who'd just entered the building.
But more than that, he could feel the flow of energy around him. The natural primal energy in the air. The way it moved and eddied. The patterns that indicated danger or opportunity.
His body felt different too. Way lighter and more responsive, like his muscles had memorized every combat technique he'd ever learned and could now execute them without conscious thought.
The heat faded gradually. Kael exhaled slowly, steadying himself.
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[Mutation Complete]
[Predator's Instinct: Elite Tier]
Passive Effects:
- Combat awareness increased by 300%
- Automatic threat detection within 50 meters
- Danger response time reduced by 80%
- Killing intent detection within 200 meters
- Effective against enemies up to 2 full realms above user
Active Ability Unlocked:
[Hunter's Focus] – Temporarily enhance all senses and combat abilities by 50% for 30 seconds.
Cooldown: 1 hour. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
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Kael read the description twice, then three times. This wasn't just an improvement on common grounds, this was a complete transformation of his combat capabilities.
Three hundred percent increase in combat awareness meant he could track multiple opponents simultaneously. Process information three times faster during fights, including against those two full realms above him. He could also react to threats before they fully developed.
Automatic threat detection within fifty meters gave him a constant early warning system. Nothing could ambush him anymore, including Primal Masters and Primal Grandmasters. Not unless they were so far above his level that it wouldn't matter anyway.
Killing intent detection at two hundred meters was particularly valuable. Any cultivator preparing to attack him would leak killing intent — a subtle but detectable aura. With this, he'd know when enemies were planning violence long before they struck.
And the active ability, Hunter's Focus, could turn the tide of any battle. Fifty percent boost to all senses and combat abilities for thirty seconds. That was enough time to end most fights decisively.
Kael stood and moved to the center of the room. He needed to test this.
He dropped into a combat stance and moved through basic forms that comprised of punches, kicks, and blocks. Those were simple techniques he'd practiced thousands of times.
But they felt different now. Way smoother and more efficient. His body moved with absolute precision, each motion flowing seamlessly into the next.
He could feel the air resistance against his fists and could predict exactly where his strikes would land. He could also adjust his balance automatically without conscious thought.
This was an Elite Tier ability. This was what separated exceptional fighters from god-tier ones.
And he'd just scratched the surface of his new abilities.
Kael's lips curved into a rare genuine smile. "The system really came through at an opportune time."
He sat back down on the bed and pulled up his full status screen. He wanted to see everything in one place.
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[STATUS]
Name: Kael
Age: 19
Cultivation: Peak Level 1 Primal Adept Realm
System Level: 7
Experience: 3977/6400 EXP
Blood Points: 1594 BP
Titles:
- Breaker of Chains
- Ascendant of the Eternal Pagoda
- The Silent Blade
- Oathbreaker of Tyranny
Techniques:
Ancient Tier:
- Ninefold Fist of Destruction (Locked – Requires Level 3 Primal Adept)
- Heavenpiercer Sword Art (Locked – Requires Level 2 Primal Adept)
Elite Tier:
- Shadow Sever Arts (Available)
- Cloudveil Reversal Technique (Available)
Advanced Tier:
- Silent Fangs (Available)
Forbidden Tier:
- Void Rend (Locked – Requires Primal Master Realm)
Traits:
- Predator's Instinct (Elite Tier)
- Night Predator (Basic Tier)
- Adaptive Regeneration (Basic Tier)
Special Abilities:
- Eclipse Step
- Devour Essence
- Eldritch Reversal
Weapons:
- Abyssal Fang Dagger (Spirit Grade)
- Obsidian Knife Set (5/5 remaining)
Bloodline:
- Crimson Mark (Active – Progress Unknown)
- Silver Lotus Flame (Stable)
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Kael studied the information carefully. His foundation was incredibly solid for someone at Peak Level 1 Primal Adept.
Most cultivators at his level would have one or two Basic Tier techniques at most. Maybe an Advanced Tier technique if they were from a good family or sect.
He had multiple Elite Tier techniques ready to learn. Two Ancient Tier techniques waiting for him to advance just one or two more levels. And a Forbidden Tier technique that would be his trump card once he reached Primal Master Realm.
The blood points were particularly impressive. Fifteen hundred was a fortune. The system shop probably had incredible items available now that he'd never been able to afford before.
He'd check that later. First, he needed to understand his new techniques.
Kael focused on the first one.
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[Silent Fangs – Advanced Tier]
A twin-strike technique designed for speed and lethality. Delivers two simultaneous attacks — one visible, one hidden. The hidden strike carries 150% damage and bypasses most basic defenses.
Requirements: Dual weapons or exceptional speed with single weapon
Mastery Levels: 3
Current Mastery: 0/3
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This technique was perfect for his current situation. He fought primarily with daggers, and Abyssal Fang could execute both strikes with enough practice. The hidden strike bypassing defenses would definitely catch opponents off guard.
The next technique was the...
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[Shadow Sever Arts – Elite Tier]
An assassination-focused technique that combines movement and strikes. Allows user to step into an opponent's shadow and deliver a devastating attack from their blind spot. Can chain multiple targets.
Requirements: Shadow affinity or darkness-based cultivation
Mastery Levels: 5
Current Mastery: 0/5
Special: Damage increases by 50% when attacking from target's blind spot.
