The frost slowly faded from the Spirit Arrays.
The Awakening Bureau official, his face slightly pale from excitement, stepped forward holding a shining crystal tablet.
His voice, carefully controlled, echoed through the silent field:
"Su Xue Qing — Awakening Complete!"
"Profession Type: Combat!"
"Profession: Hidden Class — Unknown!"
"Grade: Hero B-Rank!"
Boom—
The field exploded.
Shock.
Awe.
Jealousy.
Admiration.
"Hidden Class...! Hero Rank...!"
"It's real! A true Hidden Job!"
"She's already far beyond everyone!"
"This kind of phenomenon... she might be even more terrifying than the capital's prodigies!"
"The last Hidden Class in our city was over 30 years ago... and it was only a D-Rank."
"This girl... she might shake the entire province."
"As expected of Goddess Su, she is on an another level from us mortals!"
Even the proud Lin Yanyue and Zhao Wenting stiffened slightly.
Gu Jinyuan gaped with his mouth half-open, forgetting his usual grin.
The teachers' faces flushed with excitement.
The principal laughed softly, stroking his beard.
A true dragon has been born in Baihua.
Meanwhile, standing calmly in the center,
Su Xue Qing quietly opened her Status Window.
A translucent panel hovered in front of her icy gaze, visible only to her.
[Name:] Su Xue Qing
[Profession:] ??? (Hidden Class – Frostveil Monarch)
[Type:] Combat
[Rank:] Hero B-Rank
[Level:] 1
[STR:] 10
[AGI:] 10
[STA:] 10
[MAG:] 14
[WIL:] 10
[PER:] 10
Total Stat Points: 64
Su Xue Qing studied the numbers with slight surprise.
Normally, every awakened student began with 10 points in each stat — a balanced total of 60.
But her Magic stat stood at 14.
A hidden class bonus?
Or her soul's strength?
Perhaps both.
Now her foundation was just a little stronger than other students.
Inside, a faint warmth bloomed.
Not arrogance —
but a quiet, satisfied pride.
In this life, the heavens have been kind.
She lowered the panel,
the expression on her face still cool and noble.
As the phenomenon faded away, her hair changed back to the original jet-black color.
"Even her reaction is calm... like she expected this."
"No way. I'd be screaming if I awakened a Hidden Job!"
Meanwhile, in a corner, the officials hurriedly recorded urgent notes.
"Hidden Class... must be reported immediately to Qingzhou Capital."
"Potential unknown — but initial signs show extremely high control over environmental phenomena."
"Recommended: Priority Observation and Protection."
In the vast Profession Era of the Tianxuan Continent,
Hidden Professions stood at the peak of desire, were extremely rare and shrouded in mystery.
They were rare awakenings, hidden from ordinary Awakening Lists —
triggered only when certain rare soul conditions or unknown fates aligned perfectly.
Their potential was unpredictable, ranging from F-Rank all the way up to presumably SSS-Rank.
But one rule was absolute across all lands:
At the same Rank, a Hidden Profession would always surpass a normal Profession.
A Hidden C-Rank warrior is far stronger than a normal C-Rank warrior. It's the absolute truth for any profession.
Their talents, battle instincts, and natural power were sharper, deeper, and fiercer.
Although some Hidden Professions turn out to be traps, they are still highly valued. Those with great potential always leave a mark in history.
Because of this advantage,
Hidden Job holders were considered national treasures.
Kings, nations, noble families, merchant guilds, and even criminal underworlds would go to any length to recruit, bind, or control them.
A Hidden Profession Awakening could decide the rise and fall of a city —
or change the fate of a kingdom.
"If we don't act fast... other factions will reach her first."
The Tianxuan Continent's long history recorded only a few truly famous Hidden Job holders.
Over two hundred years ago, there had been a famous example —
an Auxiliary Type Hidden Profession of Legendary S-Rank.
Despite being a support role, that person had still become a great figure in history —
proving that even non-combat Hidden Jobs held overwhelming power when trained properly.
Moonweaver Jingxuan.
Though her Profession was an Auxiliary Type, not direct combat,
she reached Legendary S-Rank as a Hidden Class holder.
Her influence over nations surpassed that of any other profession. Her reach was beyond any kings and important figures.
"A single order from Moonweaver,
could sink cities into dust without drawing a blade."
She proved to the world that even Auxiliary Hidden Professions could change history forever.
Since then, Hidden Job holders had been viewed as future legends the moment they awakened.
However, Hidden Professions remained deeply unpredictable.
Some awakened only decent strength.
Some shattered empires.
Thus, whenever a new Hidden Awakener appeared,
the world would always watch carefully —
half in awe, half in fear.
Today, another one had appeared.
A Hidden Combat Professional.
Hero Grade.
And she was standing calmly under everyone's stunned gaze.
Just as Su Xue Qing left the stage,
two figures pounced on her from the waiting area.
"Xue Qing! You're amazing!!" Chen Shuyun's eyes sparkled, voice soft but full of excitement.
"Haha! I knew it!" Huo Lian slammed a fist onto her chest proudly. "Our queen is invincible!"
Su Xue Qing blinked softly.
Their loyalty and sincere happiness warmed her heart just a little more.
The principal smiled warmly as he watched the trio.
They'll shine brightly. Very brightly.
The ceremony continued.
Names were still called, students still stepped forward.
"Chen Shuyun — step forward!"
Shuyun gulped and stepped into the Awakening Array.
A soft, faint purple circle floated around her —
enchantment runes flickering quietly like tiny fireflies.
"Arcane Enchanter! Auxiliary, Rare C-Rank!"
Gentle applause followed.
Though not as shocking as a Hero Rank awakening,
a Rare Class was still highly respected.
"Rare Class? Not bad at all!"
"She's perfect support material for Su Xue Qing."
"Huo Lian — step forward!"
Huo Lian marched up, confident as ever.
The ground trembled faintly under her feet —
a solid silver shield phantom briefly forming behind her.
"Guardian Knight! Combat, Rare C-Rank!"
Another round of applause rose.
Some students sighed enviously —
being close to Su Xue Qing seemed blessed by luck itself.
"Even her friends are rare awakeners... what kind of team is this?"
"That makes two Rare Classes beside her... she's forming a team already?"
Su Xue Qing smiled faintly from her position.
They will walk far.
The ceremony continued smoothly,
the Spirit Arrays flashing as more students met their fates.
Successes.
Failures.
Tears.
Laughter.
By the time the sun began setting,
the field was filled with young awakeners —
each carrying a different future.
As the last student stepped away from the Spirit Array, the field fell into a rare silence.
Principal Zhou Jianming walked to the front, hands behind his back, his posture straight despite his age.
"Students," he began, his calm voice spreading across the now quiet field, "today marks your first step into the greater world. Whether your awakening brought joy or disappointment, remember — what matters from this point forward is how far you choose to walk."
He paused, letting the words settle.
"One week from today, the Profession Evaluation Exam will be held. This will not only test your talent, but also your understanding, control, and growth. It will be your first chance to prove yourself to those beyond Baihua City. Your performance will greatly influence the universities available to you."
His gaze swept across the faces of every student.
"I hope you take it seriously. What you do with the next seven days may shape the next seven years of your life."
With a final nod, he stepped back.
The ceremony was over. But the real journey… had only begun.
[End of Chapter 2]