The profession transfer ceremony didn't end until evening.
There were 657 students in the senior class, with 42 in combat professions, 83 in support professions, 214 in crafting professions, and 318 in life professions. Only Shen Mo, Shen Bingning, and another S-tier support class—Halo Master—held S-level or above ranks.
However, after observing Shen Mo, Master Xue seemed to lose interest in everyone else and, citing official business, left early.
Once the ceremony concluded, everyone received a general skill scroll, which included the Appraisal and Language Comprehension skills. The former was used to investigate information, and the latter automatically translated foreign languages in the mind.
In theory, the highest level for a beginner's upgrade dungeon was level 8, after which no more experience would be gained. To continue leveling up, one would have to find higher-level dungeons on their own. At this point, it became a competition of resources and family connections.
For someone like Shen Bingning, from a prestigious family, they already had information about various dungeons and even had their family secure a few dungeons specifically for nurturing their children. But Shen Mo had no such resources. Furthermore, as a life-class hidden profession, he had to take advantage of the cover of night and sneak into a beginner's dungeon to avoid being noticed by too many people.
He shot Jiang Yixian a look. "Let's go level up!"Jiang Yixian looked down at Shen Mo, suddenly realizing something. "Aren't you a life-class? Can you even enter the beginner's dungeon?""Don't worry about the details..." Shen Mo grinned mischievously."Aren't you a shield warrior? If you can't get in, we'll find another dungeon..."Jiang Yixian proudly retorted, "Say, are you trying to hitch a ride on my coattails?""Exactly, exactly! Yours is the thickest, blackest, and most robust!"
In the absence of any resources, Shen Mo decided to secure Jiang Yixian's cooperation first.
The school was impressively efficient. By the time they returned to the transfer altar, everything had been rearranged, and even the gym, which Shen Mo had previously damaged, had been repaired.
"Jiang Yixian, Shen Mo?"Because combat professions and hidden professions were so rare, the teacher on duty quickly recognized the two of them. Jiang Yixian was the first to awaken a combat profession, and his A-class shield warrior made the biggest impression.
The teacher handed over a spatial ring and placed it into Jiang Yixian's hand. "This is your starting gear.""The school has prepared weapons and equipment for combat professions above A-class, along with a spatial ring. If you want more storage space, you'll have to earn it yourselves later."
Shen Mo stood behind Jiang Yixian, watching the teacher, who was now looking back at Shen Mo... Time seemed to freeze for almost ten seconds.
"What about mine?!"Unable to hold back any longer, Shen Mo asked the teacher directly.
The teacher, looking helpless, replied, "Shen Mo, although you have the unique SS-level hidden profession, the Vanishing Master..."Saying this, the teacher took out a thick profession manual and pointed at the text, "Our starting equipment is distributed according to each profession and its rarity level.""Your Vanishing Master is the first of its kind, and it's still a life-class profession, so..."
Shen Mo furrowed his brows and immediately shot back, "Then what about the SS-level treatment? And hidden professions? The unique hidden profession?"
The teacher thought for a moment before responding, "Aside from the standard starting equipment, you can choose an A-class weapon, and you will also receive a scholarship."
Shen Mo nodded in satisfaction. "Well then, let's do it that way.""But...""Teacher, since the Vanishing Master is making its debut, I'm sure I know more about it than you do. Am I right?"
"Well, I can't deny that..."
"Okay, Teacher, I'll forgo the scholarship. Where do I choose my equipment?"
The teacher, now caught in Shen Mo's logic, hesitated for a moment. With others waiting in line, he didn't want to drag things out. He quickly handed over a list. "Go ahead and pick from this."
In the end, Shen Mo selected a set of leather armor, a large shield, a long sword, and a magic staff...
"Hey, student! Don't forget to take the Obelisk Beacon!"
The Beacon automatically records information when entering a dungeon, and it has a sensing function with adjacent beacons. Not only does it allow those who wear it to appear in the same location within the dungeon, but it can also quickly return them to the spot where they entered the dungeon.
Shen Mo thanked the teacher and, with Jiang Yixian, stood before the profession Obelisk again.
"You go first. I'm sure I'll be transported straight in. If it doesn't work for you, we'll find another dungeon."
Shen Mo nodded in agreement to Jiang Yixian's suggestion.
Shen Mo placed his hand on the Obelisk, and once again, it glowed brilliantly.The light illuminated the gymnasium, catching the attention of every student who had yet to leave.
"Look, it's Shen Mo!""That's the only one with a hidden profession!""Sh*t, what is he doing now?""Stay away from him. He made such a big deal out of the Obelisk during the transfer ceremony, and now this—what next?"
Cold and aloof, Shen Bingning, who was just about to leave the school grounds, noticed the blinding light shining from the direction of the gym. She couldn't help but pause to watch.That light seemed to be coming from the profession Obelisk, but the transfer ceremony had already ended. What was going on?She walked a few more steps forward and saw a familiar figure—Vanishing Master, Shen Mo!
Clenching her fists, Shen Bingning gazed off into the distance."Miss, your father's teacher is still waiting for you!"At the driver's urging, she finally got back into the car. She rolled down the window, looking at the shimmering light from the gym.
In Shen Mo's mind, various images flashed once again.He clearly saw what looked like miniature worlds, as if he were selecting a scene in a game.One world after another passed by his eyes until they stopped on a lush, green place.
[Detected Hidden Profession: Vanishing Master][Exclusive Dungeon Generation in Progress]
With a flash, the Obelisk shattered into millions of tiny fragments, which then reformed into a circular shape, with a glowing light in the center.A portal?
Shen Mo extended his hand and gently touched the portal.A warm, yet cool sensation enveloped his hand as it passed through the portal.
"What the hell! What is Shen Mo doing now?""This—this is the beginner's dungeon? I don't remember entering it like this!"
Around him, students rubbed their eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing.Shen Mo himself was confused. According to the book, the beginner's dungeon was supposed to teleport applicants to a specific location. But for him, it had turned into a portal?!
He glanced at Jiang Yixian, who shrugged in response.This was getting out of hand, and with so many people watching, it would be awkward if he didn't go through.
So, Shen Mo activated the Beacon and took a leap of faith into the portal."You're kidding..."Jiang Yixian hadn't expected Shen Mo to just jump in! What if it was an abyss-level dungeon? Moreover, the school had never taught them how to use this kind of portal!
"D*mn, I made the wrong friends..."Jiang Yixian quickly activated his Beacon and jumped in after Shen Mo.
As soon as they entered, the portal closed instantly, and the Obelisk returned to its original state.
Ding!Shen Bingning checked her phone. It was a video.
"Your destined man is up to his tricks again!"
The words made Shen Bingning's face flush, and her ears burned. She was about to close the message.But then she saw the portal in the thumbnail of the video.She couldn't resist and clicked to watch.