Dragon Kingdom, Capital City.Students of the third year of high school, clad in their standardized uniforms, stood in neat rows under the blazing sun.Principal Zhang Mingyuan stood at the podium, his resonant voice carrying to every ear in the crowd."Students, today marks one of the most important days of your lives.""The nine years of mandatory education have come to an end, and now you are about to face your first challenge in life.""I hope that in one month's time, you will all succeed in the upcoming exams and gain admission to your dream universities!"On the playground, a towering obelisk gleamed with a dazzling light—the Transmutation Platform.Shen Mo lowered his head, his heart brimming with anticipation for what was to come.Having lived in this world for several years, he had gradually come to understand its rules.This was a world where a game had intruded into reality, a world where firearms had long been eradicated.At the end of their third year of high school, all students underwent a "transmutation" before participating in the "college entrance examination." Based on their level, attributes, and combat prowess, they were assigned to various universities.From then on, they would strive to gain experience, level up, acquire gear, and improve themselves.Those who could become main combat class professions would secure a bright future and an illustrious career.As the light of the Transmutation Platform reached its peak, the crowd began to stir with excitement.Principal Zhang Mingyuan raised his voice, attempting to regain control of the situation."Students, please calm down! I have some good news to share!"Pointing to the large screen behind him, he respectfully continued,"Today's Transmutation Ceremony will be broadcast live to the leaders of various universities, as well as distinguished figures from several guilds."This announcement caused another wave of excitement among the students.But the real bombshell was yet to come. As the camera panned to the right, even Zhang Mingyuan, a man accustomed to grand occasions, couldn't hide his growing excitement."We are also honored to have Mr. Xue Yifeng, a Level 73 Berserker who graduated from this very campus. He now ranks first in the national power rankings and is 11th on the global combat power leaderboard!"Xue Yifeng?Shen Mo's head involuntarily turned toward the screen.It was the man… the same one who, during an international mission, had entered the Abyss alone to rescue his comrades.The Abyss, a place of unimaginable peril, teeming with millions of monsters and threats rated S-class and beyond...Yet Xue Yifeng, amidst the endless tide of monsters, managed to rescue his teammates and escape, though at a great personal cost.His legend had been etched into history, but it came with an irreversible price.The one-eyed man gave a subtle nod, and the entire crowd fell silent.The only visible emotion in his remaining eye was an unmistakable air of cold, lethal intent.Shen Mo couldn't help but reflect. According to the ranking system, Berserkers were considered a D-tier main combat class.Yet, Xue Yifeng had risen to the top of the national rankings and claimed 11th place globally, just one step away from the top ten…At that moment, Shen Mo began to understand why Principal Zhang Mingyuan always said, "There are no useless professions, only those who don't work hard enough…"Professions were categorized into four types: main combat, support, life, and crafting.Main combat professions were the most coveted, followed by support, while crafting and life professions were considered less prestigious.However, the awakening rate for main combat professions was below 10%, meaning no more than fifty students in this cohort were likely to awaken such a class.In contrast, strong and reliable support professions were also indispensable, but their awakening rate was similarly low.Shen Mo thought to himself, "It would be best to awaken a main combat class, but a support class would also be acceptable. At the very least, I must awaken a crafting class."The reason why Xue Yifeng hadn't broken into the top ten globally was largely due to international technology restrictions on powerful equipment.He wanted to be like Xue Yifeng, to have his name etched in the annals of history.Since he had crossed over into this world, why not leave behind a legendary tale?Clearly, the appearance of alumni Xue Yifeng ignited the passions of all present.With the crowd chanting, the first student stepped onto the Transmutation Platform.Principal Zhang Mingyuan gently patted the student's shoulder. "Don't be nervous, relax."Soon, the transmutation results were revealed. The platform glowed faintly, but the student seemed disappointed."Farmer, congratulations. I wish you a bright future."The student did not speak, merely lowering his head and silently returning to his place in the line.Farmer… a Level F life-class profession. It was one of the most mundane careers.Yet, through hard work, one could advance in this field and become a higher-tier variant.The only catch was that all skill scrolls obtained through dungeons, raids, or the Abyss were strictly bound to one's class.In other words, a Farmer could only use skills or enhancements related to the Farmer class. They could not enhance themselves by using scrolls from other classes. Each talent or passive skill gained during level-ups would also be directly related to their current profession.So far, no one had managed to cross over between professions to enhance or learn skills from other classes."Master Blacksmith, Level B, crafting class!"Level B? Crafting class!Shen Mo's eyes gleamed with excitement. If he could awaken this, he would be satisfied!A Level B crafting profession was already considered a high starting point among peers. With luck, he might even become a Legendary Blacksmith, creating artifacts that would be remembered throughout history!As the crowd erupted in applause, the student sheepishly chuckled. "Haha, my father is a Level 41 Blacksmith. I guess this runs in the family." He said this with a smile before happily walking off the platform.A student was called up by Principal Zhang Mingyuan."Level C, support class! Not bad, not bad!"With the birth of the first support-class profession, the crowd cast envious glances toward the student.The prominent figures in the stands finally allowed smiles to appear on their faces, whispering and pointing at each other.Xue Yifeng remained expressionless, seemingly uninterested in any of the students."Jiang Yixian, please step onto the Transmutation Platform!"Standing beside Shen Mo was a towering, muscular student with dark skin, resembling a giant. After giving Shen Mo a confident nod, he boldly stepped forward.Jiang Yixian, Shen Mo's only true friend in this world. From a young age, he had aspired to become a Shield Warrior.Though Shen Mo often reminded him that transmutation largely depended on luck, Jiang Yixian never ceased to push himself with grueling training."Level A, Shield Warrior!"As the platform illuminated in a dazzling light, the crowd erupted in excitement.The first combat class profession, and it was an A-tier!The leaders in the observation room leaned forward, intently scrutinizing the brawny young man.Some could no longer contain their excitement and stood, walking to the glass windows for a closer look.Principal Zhang Mingyuan's phone rang, and he glanced at Jiang Yixian as he spoke to the person on the other end of the line.It seemed Jiang Yixian's chances of being directly admitted to a prestigious school were secure.Shen Mo continued to gaze at the screen, unfazed by Xue Yifeng's reaction.The birth of a Shield Warrior seemed to hold no interest for him.Logically, with Xue Yifeng's vast battle experience, he should have recognized the crucial role Shield Warriors would play in the future.If a Shield Warrior couldn't catch his attention, what exactly was he waiting for?