Start with the hidden role of the Great Emperor of Fengdu, and immediately unleash 100,000 Yin Soldi

In June, Wuhan is so hot it feels like you're being steamed alive.

But at the transfer plaza of Jiangcheng No. 1 High School, not a single one of the more than two thousand senior high school students complained of the heat.

Today is Awakening Day.

Eighteen years old, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The profession you awaken directly determines whether you'll be a high achiever or a nobody for the rest of your life.

In the center of the square, a three-meter-high job-change stone stands on the altar, its surface flowing with pale golden light patterns.

A long line formed in front of the stone, with a student stepping up every few minutes, pressing their hand on the sacred stone, and waiting for their fate to be decided.

"Rank B, Shadow Assassin!"

Congratulations!

"C-rank, Wind Whisperer."

"It's alright, slightly above average."

"Rank E... Basic Swordsman".

"Oh, what a pity."

The parents, teachers, and talent scouts from various guilds watching all scanned the crowd, but their eyes were fixed on only one thing—the slender, calm-faced black-haired boy in the middle of the line.

Chujiang.

He ranked first in the theoretical exams at Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School for three consecutive years, achieving full marks in all subjects including Abyss Fundamentals, Awakener Tactical Deduction, and Monster Ecology.

The teacher recognizes him as a top candidate "most likely to awaken a class of S rank or higher".

"Chu Jiang is definitely going to explode today, I bet he'll get at least an A grade."

"It's more than just A-level. Didn't you see that General Pei Hu, the highest-ranking military commander in Jiangcheng, came in person? He's here to wait for an S-level candidate."

"Even the Ye family, one of the three major families in Jiangcheng, got engaged to Chu Jiang a long time ago, which means they definitely think highly of him."

"Wow, Ye, the school beauty, has already become an S-rank Light Mage. If Chu Jiang awakens another S-rank, it's a powerful combination!"

Chu Jiang listened to the surrounding discussions without showing any expression.

He clenched his fist, his palms slightly sweaty.

It wasn't nervousness, it was anticipation.

He desperately needed this awakening.

My father died on the front lines of the Abyss ten years ago, leaving behind only an old jade pendant engraved with strange runes and a mountain of debts owed to others.

My mother worked so hard to take care of me that she developed a chronic illness and is now seriously ill in bed. The only thing I can rely on is my brain.

But the brain cannot kill abyssal monsters.

Furthermore, we must not buy expensive medicines for our mother.

Only through awakening can one truly change their destiny.

At the front of the crowd, Ye Lingshan clenched the silk handkerchief in her hand, and on her wrist was a jade bracelet with a bright green hue, symbolizing her marriage.

She had a good impression of Chu Jiang, and if he could really awaken an S-rank profession, accepting him wouldn't be a bad idea.

Beside Ye Lingshan, Zhou Zihao from the Zhou family, one of the three major families, was staring at her greedily.

Zhou Zihao has been in love with Ye Lingshan since childhood, but he never expected that the Ye family would betroth her to Chu Jiang.

"Hmph! I've awakened the A-rank class Fire Dragon Knight. I'd like to see what class you, Chu Jiang, the number one in theory, can awaken."

Zhou Zihao's gaze fell on Chu Jiang, his eyes dark and gloomy.

"Next up—Chu Jiang!"

The teacher in charge of awakening spoke up.

The square became quieter.

All eyes were on them.

Chu Jiang stopped and took a deep breath.

Press the job change stone with your right hand.

one second.

two seconds.

The divine stone did not react.

three seconds.

Someone below whispered, "Why is it so slow?"

Four seconds.

Chu Jiang frowned. The surface of the divine stone was cold, without any signs of flowing light patterns.

Five seconds—

boom!

The world has changed.

In broad daylight, a blood-red moon rose from the eastern horizon, hanging over Jiangcheng, radiating an eerie and suffocating red light.

The temperature in the entire square dropped by more than ten degrees.

A chilling wind seeped from the ground, making everyone's hair stand on end.

Then comes the sound.

Waaaaahh ...

All ghosts cry and howl.

It is not an adjective.

It was a truly real, thousands upon thousands of mournful wails of ghosts pouring down from the sky, filling everyone's ears.

"Holy crap! What's going on?!"

The square exploded.

The student screamed and covered his head, while the parents desperately tried to protect their child.

Pei Hu suddenly stood up, his pupils dilating violently.

"A blood moon phenomenon... Is this a sign of awakening at the SSS level or higher?!"

The entire audience held their breath.

Everyone stared intently at Chu Jiang on the altar, their eyes filled with fanaticism.

SSS Rank!

If it really is an SSS-level Awakened One—that would be a major event that would shake the entire nation of China!

The blood moon lasted for a full thirty seconds.

Then, the job change stone finally lit up.

A ray of light rose from inside the stone.

Everyone stared wide-eyed.

That ball of light—

Gray.

So dark as to be almost invisible, like a candle flame that could be extinguished at any moment.

The cold, impersonal announcement echoed throughout the venue, each word piercing everyone's ears like a nail:

"Chu Jiang, Awakened Job Assessment, F-Rank Life Class Lower Hidden Job - Soul Guide".

"Job Description: Can guide the souls of the recently deceased to preserve their last words; no combat ability."

"Suggested development direction: Logistics and funeral services."

The entire room fell silent.

"Pfft—Hahaha!"

Zhou Zihao pointed at the stage, laughing so hard he almost fell over. "A strange phenomenon? That scared the hell out of me! Turns out it's an F-level Soul Guide! A logistics and funeral profession! Is this what a theoretically top-ranked profession is like?"

"A soul guide? What the hell is that? Someone who delivers messages to the dead?"

"What good is getting first place in the theory exam! It turns out you've awakened a complete F-rank waste!"

"The blood moon phenomenon just now... was it a coincidence? Recently, various strange phenomena have been appearing from time to time."

People around them were also talking about it, their initial shock turning into mockery.

Pei Hu frowned, called over a soldier to clean up the tea in his hands, and stopped watching from the stands.

Ye Lingshan frowned, then took a deep breath and made a decision.

She walked straight forward, ignoring the stares of those around her, and took off the emerald green bracelet from her wrist in front of the entire school.

Snapped.

The bracelet was placed on the edge of the job change platform.

Ye Lingshan looked at Chu Jiang, her voice icy: "Chu Jiang, the Ye family will not accept your situation. From today onwards, the marriage agreement between the Ye family and the Chu family is null and void."

For Ye Lingshan, Chu Jiang, an F-rank useless class, was not worthy of her S-rank class.

At this point, breaking off the engagement in front of everyone and severing ties is the best option.

Chu Jiang stood on the stage, expressionless.

He didn't look at the bracelet on the ground, nor at Zhou Zihao, whose face was full of smug mockery.

Because he simply didn't have time to pay attention to these people.

No one noticed that deep within his pupils, a dark purple flame was burning silently.

Within his own field of vision, a dazzling purple-gold panel was slowly unfolding:

[A mutation detected in the host's soul foundation... Fengdu bloodline confirmed...]

[The only hidden god-tier class: Emperor of Fengdu - Bound successfully!]

[Activate Talent - Soul Harvest: 100% chance to drop Soul Points upon killing a target!]

[Activate Skill - Gates of Hell: Consume Soul Points to summon ghost soldiers from the underworld!]

[Open Panel - Underworld: All Ghosts Hear My Command, The Emperor Descends!]

[Received the New Emperor's Ascension Gift Pack, including the right to use the Dark General Black Impermanence and White Impermanence for 30 minutes. Countdown begins.]

[Note: The apparent profession "Soul Guide" is a protective disguise; the host's true profession information is encrypted and cannot be identified by any detection method.]

Chu Jiang's eyes flickered, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

The only hidden, god-tier class!

This is a level of existence that surpasses even SSS-rank professions!

Ye Lingshan saw Chu Jiang staring blankly and assumed he was unwilling. She frowned and said, "Chu Jiang, face reality. We are no longer from the same world."

Chu Jiang looked calmly at Ye Lingshan, who had a look of disgust on her face.

"You're right, we really aren't from the same world anymore."

Chu Jiang picked up the green bracelet on the stage and casually threw it into the trash can next to him.

Ding~

The green bracelet struck the trash can with a crisp sound and shattered instantly.

Then, Chu Jiang headed straight for the entrance to the beginner dungeon not far away without hesitation.

After changing jobs, you can enter the newbie dungeon once for free to level up, which is considered a perk for those who change jobs.

The countdown to the Black and White Impermanence's 30-minute usage right has begun; we can't afford to waste it.

After selecting the dungeon difficulty, Chu Jiang stepped inside and disappeared at the dungeon entrance.

At the same time, the information about the instance Chu Jiang entered also appeared on the light screen next to him.

[Instance: Dark Forest]

Name: Chu Jiang

[Class: F-rank Soul Guide]

[Mode: Single Player]

[Select Difficulty Level: Abyss]