In the 118th year of the Cataclysm, at the Awakened Plaza of Base No. 6, the annual Awakening Ceremony was currently underway.
Amidst the vast crowd, a cute girl, her childishness gone, radiating youthful energy, and wearing a dazzling red dress, looked nervously at the slender young man beside her and spoke.
Her voice was so soft and sweet, listening to it made one feel a sense of comfort.
"It's little later today, but it's okay," the slender young man named Shen Xingyan said, but the unconscious bobbing of his Adam's apple still betrayed the turmoil in his heart.
After answering, Shen Xingyan's gaze remained focused on the front, showing no intention of continuing the conversation with the girl beside him.
Hearing this, the girl glanced sideways at the man who said one thing and meant another, and couldn't help but pout, her mood, however, relaxed. She then also looked straight ahead, focusing on the giant white light screen in the center of the plaza.
The scorching sun baked the earth, and hundreds of thousands of young people gathered simultaneously in the Awakened Plaza. They didn't complain about being exposed to the scorching sun, simply because this was the crucial moment that would change their destiny.
In the plaza at this moment, everyone's eyes revealed a sense of nervousness, as if they were taking the human race's college entrance exam long ago, but beneath this tension, a glimmer of hope also flickered.
They stared intently ahead, as if seeing their brilliant future lives through the white light screen.
Time slowly passed, and finally, as it approached noon at 12 o'clock, the highest-ranking officer of Base No. 6 appeared out of thin air directly in front of the giant light screen, his appearance drawing cheers from the entire crowd.
No one in the plaza found it strange that the No. 6 Officer appeared out of thin air, simply because they had long heard about the officer's miraculous abilities.
Looking at the middle-aged man suspended in mid-air, everyone's eyes burst forth with a fervent light, revealing a strong look of yearning.
And with the appearance of the No. 6 Officer, his voice, without the aid of any equipment, simultaneously reached the ears of hundreds of thousands of people in the plaza:
"Children, it's time again for this moment that determines your future fate. Every time this moment arrives, I feel very worried!
Since 118 years ago, when the Blue Star suddenly expanded hundreds of times, and then 'Origin Energy' began to erupt, all living beings became increasingly powerful, and our human race was naturally no exception.
And while countries around the world were still adapting to this sudden mutation, various strange creatures instantly spread across the entire Blue Star, their combat power so immense that no individual at the time could contend with them.
The human race consequently suffered a heavy blow, nearly disappearing entirely from the Blue Star.
Fortunately, our ancestors bravely resisted, using the thermal weapons that were still somewhat effective at the time, to withstand the attacks of those disasters, which allowed us the opportunity to recuperate and build strength.
But as the disasters absorbed Primal Energy and became increasingly powerful, the effectiveness of thermal weapons against them became smaller and smaller. However, fortunately, there is always a way out.
It was at that moment of life and death that these miraculous light screens, like the one behind me, appeared in various places.
After exploration, we discovered that every human adult over 18 years old, as long as they pass through these light screens, will awaken their profession and supernatural talent.
Then, by strengthening themselves through the 'Star Source' that everyone is familiar with, we also mastered the correct method of using Origin Energy, which can enhance the power of these miraculous abilities.
It was through these miraculous abilities, coupled with fearless and heroic struggle, that our ancestors allowed us to survive. Now, let's raise our hands and look up at the sky to pay tribute to them!"
The No. 6 Officer stopped speaking here, and he solemnly raised his right hand and looked towards the sky, a strong sadness flashing in his eyes.
Everyone present also made this gesture simultaneously, even the children aged three or four imitated them, looking at the sky, their small faces filled with solemnity and reverence.
A minute later, everyone withdrew their gaze, and the voice of the No. 6 Officer continued to resound:
"Now it is your time to contribute to the human race. I truly hope you can awaken a good combat profession and talent, injecting new vital forces into our base!
Finally, I have one last piece of advice for everyone here: no matter what the result of your awakening is, do not give up easily. The future ultimately belongs to you! The awakening begins now!"
As the voice of the No. 6 Base Officer fell, the giant white light screen instantly turned a dazzling red.
That red seemed to be filled with a seductive power, making the fighting spirit of the tens of thousands of people in the audience, which had already been ignited, even more surging and their hearts began to beat wildly.
"The persons in charge of each district, please enter in the order planned previously. After awakening, register and wait in the area for the same profession!" As the guiding voice in the plaza sounded, each area began to move.
Base No. 6 is divided into five large districts: East District, South District, West District, North District, and Central District.
The Central District is undoubtedly the district with the most favorable conditions. Most of the people living there are those who have made outstanding contributions to the base and their families, and it is a place that people from other districts yearn for.
And the method to enter the Central District is also very simple, which is to exchange military achievements. As long as you have enough military achievements, you can successfully move in.
Of course, if you awaken a super talent, you will also be invited to the Central District for key protection and training, but such people are one in a million.
Due to the stable conditions in the Central District, it also has the largest number of people in the awakening queue this time.
Looking at the children from the Central District who were the first to walk into the red light screen, people from other districts couldn't help but show a look of envy.
Shen Xingyan and the little girl named Chu Wei were naturally no exception. Looking at the figures flocking forward, Shen Xingyan yearned while also clenching his hands tightly, as if trying to grasp something.
Chu Wei, who was beside Shen Xingyan in this state, naturally noticed it, and then understood his feelings very well after thinking about it.
After all, both of them were from the North District and attended the same school, but their family situations were vastly different.
Shen Xingyan's parents unfortunately did not survive the cataclysm eight years ago. Since then, the ten-year-old Xingyan began to bear the responsibility of supporting himself and his sister, which made him unconsciously think more and be much more mature than children his age.
And this opportunity for awakening was truly a chance that could change his destiny. If it were her, she probably wouldn't have performed as well as him.
Having understood this, Chu Wei gently patted Shen Xingyan's hand and gave him an encouraging look, comforting his nervous emotions.
Shen Xingyan, who had been constantly giving himself psychological hints, smiled slightly at the sight, and his tightly clenched hands stopped trembling. Then, they moved forward together with the flow of people.
When he arrived in front of the giant light screen, Shen Xingyan's steps involuntarily began to stiffen. However, before he could adjust, he was pushed into the light screen by the surging crowd. Immediately, he felt as if a seed had broken out of its shell in his mind.
Shen Xingyan knew that his profession and talent were beginning to awaken!
Although this strange feeling was the first time he had experienced it, it was not unfamiliar, as the teachers at school had repeatedly emphasized such things.
The more it was at this moment, the less one should be impatient. One needed to quietly experience the entire process of its breaking out of the cocoon, as this would be quite beneficial for the future improvement of abilities.
However, before Shen Xingyan could carefully experience the feeling, he was suddenly thrown out of the light screen with a swoosh. This scene instantly made his heart turn cold.
The school had taught about the various signs that would appear during awakening, and Shen Xingyan had kept them firmly in mind. The phenomenon of being thrown out at such a high speed indicated that the possibility of him awakening a combat profession was greatly reduced.
Thinking of this, Shen Xingyan instantly became panicked and quickly looked at the black card that had appeared out of thin air in his hand.
Everyone would receive something similar to an ID card after awakening, which everyone called a --- Star Source Card.
It recorded the cardholder's profession and personal information, as well as communication and transaction functions. More importantly, people could connect to the "Star Source" through it.
Shen Xingyan quickly placed the Star Source Card against his forehead and checked the information on it:
[Name: Shen Xingyan]
Number: 118120431-9527
Profession: Farmer
Professional Skill: 1. Consume a certain amount of Primal Energy points to increase the growth rate of specified crops by +10%. The larger the range, the more Primal Energy points consumed. Duration 10 hours, skill cooldown 24 hours.
Strength: 10 points
Agility: 10 points
Constitution: 10 points
Spirit: 10 points
Health: 100/100 points
Primal Energy: 18/18 points
Stamina: 10/10 points
Physical Attack: 10 points
Magic Attack: 10
Defense: 10 points
Speed: 10 points
Talent: Summon Skeleton --- Summon a skeleton monster with all attributes of 1 to fight (cooldown 24 hours).
Money: 0 gold 0 silver 0 copper
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