Chapter 788 Four Pillars: Culmination

Chapter 788 Four Pillars: Culmination

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[Trailblazer of the Forging Path (Veldanyr)] (Class)

Rarity: Ancient

Blacksmiths are considered a staple of any civilization, being the first ones of their kind to work off the foundations their ancestors had given them, as well as create a brand new and more effective foundation that the future generation could rely of them.

A great number of these blacksmiths follow the already carved path, their slight quirks and differences allowing them to make a name for themselves are renowned craftsman of their time.

However, there also exists those that veer off from the path laid out in front of them, creating a brand new style of blacksmithing that scratch that would allow them to do more with less. To achieve things far greater than orthodoxy could provide.

Though these special beings are all called true prodigies of blacksmithing, geniuses of their time that usher forth a new and more grandiose era of forging, there only exists one being at the top of this hierarchy.

The one that started it all. The one that brought the idea of forging and blacksmithing to their race in the first place. The one that kindled the spark that allowed creativity and innovation to work hand in hand.

The Trailblazer of the Forging Path.

For each level gained in this class, the user gains +3 VIT, +3 STR, +3 AGI, +5 DEX, +5 INT, +4 WIS, +3 PER, +1 LUK, and 4 unassigned stat points. For every second level gained in this class, the user gains an additional stat point.

Prerequisites:

> Forge an artifact of Epic grade or greater

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Was it because of the man obtained an Ancient grade class? Was it because of the decades of hard work he had spent to make the artifact a reality in the first place?

Or was it because of something else?

Feeling a hint of dread as the artifact even he would take great care of had begun to glow a scalding orange, Valyr could only watch as the First Forger placed the artifact on the anvil, taking in a deep breath as he grabbed the forging hammer he had used just earlier.

Ttang! Ttang! Ttang!

With a firm expression on his face, the man gradually hammered out the artifact into the shape that he was visualizing his mind, remaining cognizant of the imperfections he had seen some time ago.

At the same time, the young man felt as if the sight in front of him gave him front row access to what was basically the art of blacksmithing in its simplest form.

Though the man's style of forging was already as simple as it got before the ascension, the forging style the First Forger showcased at the moment had now begun to truly delve into the innate simplicity blacksmithing held.

It was a stark contrast to the various forging styles he had seen throughout his past and present life, reminding him that all of those styles emerged from a singular forging style, just like how all combat styles emerged from a few foundational styles.

And that singular forging style seemed to be the style that the First Forger was currently using.

Gradually, the sound of metal clashing against metal disappeared from the young man's senses as his attention was wholly focused on the movements the First Forger was doing.

Every once in a while, he would also stare at the flame roaring within the furnace behind the man as concepts and meanings that eluded him in the past resurfaced with greater clarity.

With every passing second, Valyr felt his understanding of blacksmithing deepen, giving him the feeling that he would be able to emulate the style the First Forger showed and more.

Fortunately, by the time the man was done with his impromptu upgrade, the young man had finally attained enlightenment, with the notification sounds ringing in his mind more than confirming his thoughts.

He had ascended to the stage of Culmination.