"The berserker went to find Shen Mo!""Why? Shen Mo actually shook hands with my Master Xue! I'm so jealous!""How could this be? The cold goddess, Ice Spirit Apostle, and Master Xue didn't even blink! Why would a life-class person like him be treated so specially?""Yeah, this is too much! An A-class shield warrior, an S-class hidden profession, and yet no one cares. Is Shen Mo some hidden big shot?""A big shot? Come on! He can't even enter the beginner's secret realms. What use is his hidden profession?""Exactly! What's a 'Vanishing Master'? A hidden life-class that doesn't even know how to level up!""Right, 'Vanishing Master' sounds so flashy, but what's the use? It's not like he's cooking, farming, or blacksmithing!""Hold on, I need to post this to my social media!"
Shen Mo stared at his profession panel—his unique hidden profession, unlike any other.Jiang Yixian's A-class shield warrior was a common choice among main combat classes.And Shen Bingning's Ice Spirit Apostle, though a hidden profession, was still a branch of the main combat mage line with ice-based abilities.Even so, others could still awaken the same Ice Spirit Apostle after Shen Bingning.But Shen Mo's Vanishing Master was different... as long as he didn't die, no one could ever obtain it.
Looking at his profession panel, Shen Mo's heart finally began to settle.In this world, when challenging dungeons, secret realms, or abyss levels, one always had the chance to acquire skill scrolls and equipment. As one's level progressed, they also had the chance to acquire profession-related talents, and at a certain level, they could even advance their profession to a higher stage.But these acquired skills, talents, and equipment were strictly bound to the profession. For instance, a mage could only use wands or staffs, and couldn't wield swords in combat; similarly, a farmer could never learn marksmanship and use a sled to slay monsters.These were the unchanging rules set by the Obelisk for all humanity.
Shen Mo fixed his gaze on the SS-level passive skill, [Omnipotent]...Did this mean he could do whatever he wanted?Could he wield a fireball in his left hand, a shield in his right, stomp on the fields, and hang a frying pan on his belt like a blacksmith?
In today's world, there were obvious advantages and disadvantages between professions.For instance, mages had fragile bodies, while shield warriors were weak at ranged combat.But for Shen Mo, none of these limitations applied.He looked up at Xue Yifeng. Perhaps his life was about to take off from this moment onward?!
With the final exam looming in one month, the standards for admission to the country's top universities were clear: First, one's level must reach Lv. 10; second, they must successfully clear a minimum level 15 dungeon with a party of five. Only after meeting these requirements could one qualify for the entrance exam.But right now, Shen Mo only had a passive skill...One month was neither too long nor too short, and the threat level of the Obelisk would increase, starting with secret realms, progressing to dungeons, and eventually culminating in the abyss...Looking at Obelisk levels, anything below level 30 was a secret realm, between 31 and 70 was a dungeon, and anything above level 71 was considered an abyss.A level 15 dungeon was merely a step above the novice village.After the profession awakening, touching the profession altar again would send him to the beginner's upgrade dungeon.
Then it hit him, and he couldn't help but laugh awkwardly...D*mn!He had forgotten that dungeons were only open to combat professions...Life and crafting professions had to farm crops or smith metal to level up...That's why combat classes always pulled ahead of their peers right from the start...D*mn! Why the discrimination against life classes? Why can't life professions attend top-tier universities?But since he could use combat-class skills and equipment, could he not enjoy the same benefits?Furthermore, considering the Vanishing Master's attributes, with the highest mental stats, he was most like a mage—perhaps he should start by becoming a mage?After all, all weapon skills and talents were available for him to choose from!Once the profession ceremony ended, he could go pick a wand or staff to practice with.
"Shen Mo!"A deep, menacing voice snapped Shen Mo back to reality.Crap! He had forgotten Master Xue was still standing before him, waiting for an answer.What had he asked? Right, his skills!He couldn't reveal them to just anyone.
So, Shen Mo shook his head. "Master Xue, I... I don't have any skills!"Hearing Shen Mo's reply, Xue Yifeng smiled slightly and patted Shen Mo's shoulder."Not bad, you know how to keep your edge hidden."Then, in a voice only Shen Mo could hear, he whispered, "With my strength, do you think I can't see through you?"Shen Mo tensed up, instinctively swallowing his saliva. What was Master Xue trying to do?Xue Yifeng took out a card and slipped it into Shen Mo's pocket. "I'll keep an eye on you. If you encounter any difficulties, come find me."He turned and ascended the stairs back to the observation room, waving at Zhang Mingyuan. "Let the ceremony continue."
Shen Bingning, standing in the group, felt a storm of emotions.Her family had tried countless times to use all their resources to invite Xue Yifeng for guidance, only to be met with the response, "Not worth it."Not worth it? She too had awakened a hidden profession!Yet a Vanishing Master, a mere life-class profession, received so much attention from Xue Yifeng?It seemed it was only because it was something new.As a top-tier figure in the country, Xue Yifeng had a responsibility to nurture future pillars for the nation."Unique," yes, it must be those two words that gave Shen Mo this honor!But in the end, he was still a life-class, and once his power gradually became apparent, she believed Xue Yifeng would reconsider today's decision.
"Hey! What are you thinking? Your face is so serious!"At that moment, a girl slightly shorter than Shen Bingning bumped her shoulder against her.Shen Bingning merely glanced at her without speaking, but the girl continued teasing. "Did you find the one to fulfill your promise?"The girl giggled, and Shen Bingning immediately felt a sense of foreboding.Though she tried to stop the girl, it was too late—she had already said it aloud in front of everyone:"Whoever can defeat you, you'll marry them!"
The moment those words were out, the goddess-like Shen Bingning's face flushed red. She lowered her head, furrowing her brow, and sharply rebuked,"Stop talking nonsense! Those were childhood words—do they even count?""Of course they count! You said you'd awaken the Ice Spirit Apostle, and look, you did!"The girl continued, clearly enjoying the chaos...
"Achoo!"Who's thinking about me now...Amidst the envious gazes of others, Shen Mo returned to the group.He pulled out the card from Xue Yifeng, "Nine Ravens?"When did Master Xue register such a guild?He would focus on leveling up to level 10 first and slowly progress through the low-level secret realms...Did Master Xue's guild only care about anything above the abyss level?
As Shen Mo fiddled with the black card, not far away, someone's gaze—a mixture of jealousy, envy, anger, and a bit of bashfulness—was watching him intently...He raised his eyes to meet the gaze, only to see Shen Bingning's cold back.Being this excellent, it was natural to attract jealousy, and having someone secretly admire him was also normal.But for now, he only cared about how to level up!