Chapter 248: Gaining A Massive Amount Of Stats, Absorbing The Extracted Genes

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After consuming all these powerful monsters, Riven’s Class had leveled quite a lot, and he had also gained a large amount of stats in a very short time. The sheer volume of growth left him momentarily stunned as the notifications continued to appear one after another.

Ding!

[Predator Class Level 130 reached.]

[Gluttony Triggered.]

[x10,000 Reward Multiplier Activated!]

[Vitality +2,500,000 | Mana +2,000,000 | Strength +3,000,000 | Endurance +2,500,000 | Intelligence +1,500,000 | Agility +1,500,000 | Spirit +1,000,000.]

"So many stats!"

He was completely perplexed for a few seconds, yet he rapidly absorbed the massive influx of power. His body felt even stronger than before, more agile, more capable of quick and precise thinking, and above all far tougher and more resilient. The energy settled into his muscles, bones, and core like warm liquid metal, reinforcing everything it touched.

"But far from enough."

So far, with some of his stats already sitting near five million, he was officially something like a B- Rank fighter. However, to reach official B Rank Status, he still required at least ten million points in most of his primary stats, those being strength, vitality, agility, and intelligence.

He did not feel that his progress was "slow" though. His growth remained immensely fast. Not even a full month had passed since he first obtained his four Authorities after all. The thought made him allow himself a small, satisfied smile.

"Let’s keep it up."

He smiled calmly and noticed even more notifications appearing in front of him.

[Beast Class Level 100 reached.]

[Vitality, Strength, Endurance, and Agility have increased by +1,000,000.]

[New Class Skill learned: [Wild Berserker – Level 1]: Channel the power of the Beast within you. Your Stats increase the more damage your physical body sustain and the more blood you lose. At Critical Health (below 5%), All Stats increase by up to 200%, this bonus increases with each Skill Level.]

"Ah, Wild Berserker. I think Vladimir has this skill. It gives him a really good boost to his stats when he’s really wounded. Might be useful in a tight situation," Riven thought while recalling the time Vladimir had used that Skill in combination with several others to unleash devastating attacks and gain a "second wind" even when it seemed he was already dead with so many wounds over his body. Wild Berserker could pair well with Riven’s Immortal Alien Race Body Ability that granted him a full regeneration after receiving enough damage and increased all his stats five times. If combined properly, he could gain even more stat gains from that ability and reach an even higher number of stats to help him skip ranks, even if only temporarily, to face stronger foes.

Ding!

[The Class Skill: [Gene Absorption – Level 4] has activated successfully.]

[The Synergy Ability: Absolute Assimilation has activated successfully, doubling the effectiveness of Gene Absorption.]

[You have absorbed [Genesis-REBIRTH Mutant Cells] Super Rare Gene.]

[You have absorbed [Dragon Blooded Kobold King] Super Rare Gene.]

[You have absorbed [Mad Locomotive] Super Rare Gene.]

[You have absorbed [Mutant Rat King] Super Rare Gene.]

[Genes are divided into four rarities: Ultra Rare, Super Rare, Rare, and Common. The higher their rarity, the stronger and more powerful they can be cultivated.]

[Do you wish to automatically absorb and cultivate all genes into your main Titan Physique?]

[Ultra Rare Genes have a 25% -> 50% chance to manifest a Trait.]

[Super Rare Genes have a 15% -> 30% chance to manifest a Trait.]

[Rare Genes have a 5% -> 10% chance to manifest a Trait.]

[Common Genes have a 1% -> 2% chance to manifest a Trait.]

[Traits are physical mutations of these Genes into your Physique. They can be from claws, scales, exoskeleton, the power of breathing fire without using Mana, etcetera.]

[Traits can be easily activated or deactivated at will.]

[You have extracted over one hundred of the same gene. Do you wish to absorb them all into your Physique?]

[Yes] [No]

"More Genes. Sure, let’s do this right now before I return."

Riven nodded along and pressed [Yes] without the slightest hesitation.

The moment he agreed, the genes rapidly melded with his own DNA. They fused with the very roots of his existence and began rewriting his body once more on a fundamental level. Heat and cold mixed strangely beneath his skin as the process unfolded.

At the same time the Authority of Gluttony hungrily devoured any residual bad effects and completely forced the new genetic material under Riven’s absolute control. This allowed him to always remain fully in charge while still being capable of maintaining his original form and appearance whenever he wished.

"Huh?!"

For a brief moment he grew soft white fur across a few parts of his body. His muscles became leaner and slimmer, and several white fox tails sprouted behind him along with a pair of elegant fox ears atop his head. Sharp, long black claws grew from his nails. His spiritual energy and spiritual art power skyrocketed quickly as the changes took hold.

Then those features all vanished in the next breath, only to be replaced by new red scales, a thick reptilian tail, and larger, pointier horns growing from his head. His hair turned a deep crimson and blazed with living fire for several seconds before everything returned to normal once more.

Ding!

[You have absorbed all available Genes into your Physique.]

[You have absorbed all Genes and manifested two Traits.]

[You learned the Trait Mutation: [White Fox Spirit Lineage (Super Rare Mutation)]: Grants the ability to take into a Male Kitsune form, greatly heightening all senses and massively improving spiritual energy regeneration, absorption, and control.]

[You learned the Trait Mutation: [Red-Scaled Kobold (Rare Mutation)]: Your Body exudes the might of the Kobold King and can generate a hard scale armor to protect from damage, fiery horns and a tail for battle, your physical strength grows greatly within this form.]

"Interesting... Now show me the real mutations."

Ding!

[x10,000 Multiplier Authority Activated!]

[All Trait Mutations have been multiplied x10,000!]

Riven waited with growing anticipation as the multiplier took effect, already wondering just how much stronger these newly enhanced traits would become.

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