On the football field of Tidespring High School, all the students were participating in the most important event of their 18 years: the Class Awakening Ceremony!

"David Brooks! Lifestyle Class: Silver-Tier Chef!"

The awakening instructor announced David's result.

"A Silver-tier Class!"

"Wow, that's impressive! Even if it's a lifestyle class, it's still quite strong!"

"David is amazing; a Silver-tier class means he's already surpassing 90% of people!"

"How enviable."

Below the awakening platform, as the other students saw the results, they began to talk among themselves.

Among the students waiting in line for their turn was Ethan Gale.

He was calm and collected, simply waiting for the line to move forward.

Ethan had been in this world, called Blue Star, for 18 years now and was well-acquainted with everything about it.

Three hundred years ago, Blue Star faced a massive upheaval known as the Great Transformation Era.

Creatures in the wild turned into monsters. Humans, too, inherited these new powers, eventually discovering the strength to become Class Holders!

Upon reaching adulthood at 18, everyone had the chance to awaken their class.

Centuries had passed since then.

Now, humanity's success rate in awakening a class was 100%.

However, 90% of people could only attain the lowest rank: Bronze-tier.

Only 9% managed to reach Silver-tier.

0.9% could awaken to a Gold-tier class.

And a mere 0.09% barely made it to Dark Gold-tier!

In any case, achieving a Silver-tier class, even in lifestyle roles, meant surpassing 90% of people.

Beyond that were the heroic and legendary classes, the War Classes! From traditional Warriors, Mages, Rangers, Assassins, and Priests to countless hidden classes.

Ethan's parents had once been local legends themselves.

His father was an Epic-level Shield Knight, while his mother was a Heroic-level Dawn Priest. Given his genetics, Ethan stood a high chance of awakening to a War Class.

"Darius Silver! Lifestyle Class: Bronze-tier Farmer!"

"Zack Fields! Lifestyle Class: Bronze-tier Blacksmith!"

"Julie White! ..."

The ceremony continued.

Then, from another class, someone walked straight toward Ethan.

"Is that Lou Randall?"

Seeing who it was, the students in Ethan's class frowned.

Lou was from Class C, consistently ranked top in his class and frequently in the top five across the senior year. He also came from a family with a reputation that few dared to challenge.

Yet, Ethan had always held the top spot in both academics and athletics.

Lou, who was often overshadowed by Ethan, never seemed to enjoy his presence.

"Ethan, want to bet on who awakens to the stronger class this time?"

Lou made no effort to hide his intent as he approached Ethan.

"Jerk, using his family background to throw his weight around with our Ethan."

"Yeah, Lou's a fool. Doesn't he realize he's out of his league?"

"His dad might be a Heroic-tier Mage, and his mom, though also Heroic-tier, is just a chef. Where does he get the nerve to challenge Ethan?"

The entire class grew indignant.

Many of Ethan's classmates had received guidance from him in their studies, so his influence in their class was even greater than their teacher's.

Just then, a clear voice broke through the tension.

"Lou Randall, you better tone it down!"

At the sound of that voice, the class perked up.

"Is that our Queen Bee?"

"It's Sunny Meadows from Class B!"

"Lou might fear nothing, but Sunny is his ultimate rival!"

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Sunny Meadows, Tidespring High's beauty queen, was also consistently in the top five academically and athletically. However, unlike Lou, the Meadows family held more sway in Tidespring.

"Lou, we haven't even awakened yet, and you're already acting cocky. Your grades don't measure up to Ethan's. Where do you get the courage to challenge him?"

Dressed in a flowing white dress, Sunny stood firmly in front of Ethan, speaking with authority.

She'd often received Ethan's help in her studies, so she was frequently dubbed his top admirer by their classmates.

Lou's face twitched upon seeing her.

He gritted his teeth, "Ethan… don't disappoint me!"

Ethan, unfazed, continued watching the awakening platform, patiently waiting for his turn.

Having lived two lifetimes, Ethan's composure was far beyond that of his peers.

He had no intention of stooping to the level of a petty squabble.

Sunny then turned to Ethan, whispering, "Ignore him, Ethan. Let's focus on our awakenings. He takes himself too seriously."

"Sure," Ethan replied with a nod.

"Next up, Sunny Meadows!"

As Sunny's name was called, she turned to Ethan with a smile. "I know you'll do amazing!" She took a deep breath and walked to the platform.

Seconds later, a brilliant silver-white light erupted from the awakening platform.

"Hmm?"

"This year's first War Class?"

The silver light signified a Priest!

The awakening instructor and the principal were overjoyed by the sight.

"Sunny Meadows! War Class: Heroic-tier Priest!"

Tidespring High's first War Class of the year had arrived!

A murmur swept through the crowd.

"Sunny, you did well this time. Your father is proud of you!"

At that moment, Sunny's father, Daniel Meadows—a level 52 Epic-class Radiant Mage—stepped forward to congratulate her.

Tidespring wasn't a major city; in the entire nation, it was considered a modest, second-tier town.

So, just becoming a War Class holder, even at the lowest Heroic level, was enough to mark someone as one of Tidespring's elite once they fully matured. Epic-class? That was among the highest ranks in Tidespring, a rare and respected title.

For Tidespring, each new War Class awakening was a moment of celebration.

As Sunny descended the platform, her classmates erupted into cheers for her achievement.

"Next up, Lou Randall!"

The Awakening Ceremony soon reached Lou. He clenched his fists, annoyance flickering across his face. "Why isn't it Ethan's turn yet?"

Lou strode onto the platform, nerves barely concealed beneath his scowl.

Boom!

A brilliant golden light erupted from the awakening array, illuminating the entire field.

The principal's eyes lit up at the sight.

This intensity could only mean one thing. It was a level that far exceeded a Heroic rank and possibly...

"Lou Randall! War Class: Epic-tier Celestial Warrior!"

The awakening instructor announced the results immediately.

"Epic-tier... Celestial Warrior?"

Lou was momentarily stunned. He had hoped that his genetic advantage would grant him a War Class, but he never dared dream of an Epic-tier Class!

Eagerly, he opened his status panel to examine his new attributes.

Name: Lou Randall

Class: Epic-tier Celestial Warrior

Level: 1

Attributes: Strength 9, Spirit 6, Constitution 16, Agility 7

Skills: Celestial Blade

Abilities: Power of the Celestial

Power of the Celestial: Under the blessing of celestial power, your Constitution attribute is boosted by 100%.

[Celestial Blade]

Rank: Epic-tier

Type: Active Skill

Skill Effect: With mastery over celestial power, each attack inflicts (Strength X 100%) damage, with an additional (Constitution X 100%) bonus damage.

An exceptionally powerful class! A Constitution boost of 100%, and each strike dealt extra damage based on that attribute. It was formidable.

Lou's eyes glinted as he turned his gaze to Ethan, confidence swelling in his chest. With an Epic-tier War Class, he would inevitably rise to the top ranks in Tidespring once he matured. He imagined himself trampling over Ethan, who'd long held a high and mighty position above him.

Not far off, Sunny frowned. She hadn't expected Lou to awaken to an Epic-tier War Class! Even with her family's influence, it would be challenging to suppress him in the future. After all, her father was merely an Epic-class himself.

She shot a worried glance at Ethan. An Epic-tier held an exalted status in Tidespring, beyond anything they could easily counter.

Ethan...

"Next up, Ethan Gale!"

Soon, Ethan's turn came.

"Stand in the center of the awakening array. In three seconds, your class will be revealed."

Ethan nodded, stepping confidently into the center of the platform.

Boom!

A magnificent beam of light exploded upward, piercing the sky with blinding brilliance.

The sheer intensity of the light forced all the students to shield their eyes, raising their arms in reflex to block the glare.

The awakening instructor and principal were both stunned by the display.

"This light…"

"Could it be... a Legendary-tier War Class awakening this year?"

The principal's heart raced. An Epic-tier was already a cause for joy, but a Legendary-tier? That was beyond even his wildest dreams.

"Ethan Gale! War Class: Legendary-tier Elemental Mage!"

The instructor's voice rang out, and the crowd erupted in disbelief.

"A Legendary-tier War Class?!"

"No way! Is this a joke?"

"How long has it been since Tidespring saw a Legendary-tier War Class?"

"Oh my gosh, this is insane!"

"And he awakened as a Mage, no less!"

"An Elemental Mage… that sounds so powerful!"

"Totally jealous."

The students were in a frenzy, even drawing the attention of family members who had gathered to see their children awaken.

A Legendary-tier class in Tidespring was unheard of—a once-in-a-lifetime event. It was the kind of power that commanded respect wherever it went.

In that moment, the local heads of prominent families were already plotting ways to recruit Ethan. His presence could shift the balance of power in Tidespring for decades.

"No way!!" Lou's face went pale.

A Legendary-tier Class was a rarity, even in the major cities. How could it appear in Tidespring, a small town by comparison?

But at the heart of the awakening array, Ethan stood frowning slightly. As the awakening completed, a surge of immense energy coursed through his body, flooding his senses for a full ten seconds before subsiding.

He instinctively opened his status panel to check his attributes.

Name: Ethan Gale

Class: Supreme Elemental Archmage

Level: 1

Attributes: Strength 100, Spirit 100, Constitution 100, Agility 100

Skills: Elemental Destruction

Abilities: Supreme Power, Divine Light, Supreme Duty

[Skills]

Rank: Supreme-tier

Type: Active Skill

Skill Effect: With mastery over supreme elemental power, your attacks unleash a powerful retribution effect, dealing (Spirit X 1000%) divine damage.

Passive Effect: The skill is guaranteed to hit, with no cost or cooldown.

[Abilities]

Supreme Power: Blessed with supreme might, all attributes are boosted 10-fold; skill effects are amplified 10-fold; can learn any Mage skill without restriction.

Divine Light: With a body purified by divine light, all damage is converted into divine damage, ensuring guaranteed hits.

Supreme Duty: As a supreme being, experience requirements are multiplied by 10 for each level.

The students buzzed with awe and admiration, the sheer power of Ethan's class leaving them breathless. In one afternoon, the landscape of Tidespring had changed forever, as a Supreme-tier Mage now walked among them.