"Your father is a hidden class, the Holy Sword Berserker, the most powerful of the Empire."
"He once led the Empire's forces against an alien invasion on the Abyssal battlefield, becoming king in one battle."
"Your brother is a rare class, the Dragon Knight, and has been accepted into the Shangjing Academy."
"What about you? You have the lowest talent rating, failed the class change ceremony, and aren't even eligible to take the academy exam?"
"You bastard! You've brought shame upon my Gu family!"
In the oppressive hall, Gu Chen listened to the angry voices beside him, and a wave of memories suddenly flooded his mind.
He had traveled through time.
This was a world invaded by the Abyss, where humans could become professionals upon reaching adulthood.
And he, the eldest son of the Northern Royal Family, could, with a single word from his father, seize all the resources of the Seven Cities of the Northern Territory.
A future god-level professional, ruling the Northern Territory, and inheriting the title of King was just around the corner.
But who could have known the countless hardships hidden behind this distinguished status?
For as long as he could remember, he had lived in a small border town called Lincheng.
The couple who adopted him died of overwork, sick from overwork, to support his education.
But before their death, the farmers gave him all their savings and urged him to enroll in Lincheng's No. 1 High School and become a professional.
Because in this world, those from the lower classes had only one way to change their fate: becoming a professional.
At the age of fifteen, Gu Chen entered Lincheng's No. 1 High School with excellent grades and began learning the basics of professional life.
However, the high school life he longed for was far less than he had imagined.
Because he came from a poor family and had no one to rely on, he was constantly ostracized and bullied by his classmates.
The harder he tried, the more miserable his life became.
Under this oppression, his mindset changed, and he gradually lost all hope in the world.
But just last month, a couple found him.
It was then that Gu Chen learned his true story.
The man before him was his father, Gu Qingfeng.
And the elegant woman was his stepmother, Qin Yun.
As for his biological mother, she died shortly after he was born.
He didn't complain about the injustice he'd endured over the past eighteen years. He only knew that from then on, he was no longer an orphan; he had a family.
Later, he learned that after his biological mother's death, the Abyss aliens invaded the Shenxia Empire.
At the time, Gu Qingfeng had military orders, so he could only leave the young boy with a farmer in Lincheng and secretly protect him.
He had thought he'd return from the front lines in three to five years, but he didn't expect the delay to last eighteen years.
Thus, this was the first time Gu Chen had seen his father since he could remember.
After hearing these explanations, he felt a mixture of emotions.
But there was nothing to say; after all, his father was an Imperial warrior.
The Abyss invaded, alien races ravaged, and a nation was the foundation of a home. He understood this principle.
But then he learned that his father and stepmother had another son.
And that younger brother had lived with his parents since childhood and had now become a beloved and respected child.
At that moment, Gu Chen suddenly felt that his father's words of being forced to do so sounded like a joke.
To protect him, he abandoned the young boy in a strange city?
Because he was so focused on the war, he hadn't even asked if he was okay for eighteen years?
For all these years, he had suffered poverty and bullying, and his biological father knew it all?
Yet remained unmoved?
The eldest son was left to farmers in the suburbs, where he was bullied and treated like a dog for eighteen years.
The second son, however, was brought along by his side, pouring countless effort and resources into him, transitioning to a rare profession and even gaining admission to the empire's premier academy, Shangjing.
"Alas, this kid is truly a pitiful creature. No wonder I traveled through time..."
Gu Chen sighed. After reading this memory, he felt a certain empathy.
The family affection and care his original self had longed for his entire life were a complete joke.
Although he had reunited with his father, he never felt a single ounce of care from him. Instead, he was met with undisguised indifference and disdain.
With a bang.
While Gu Chen was still acquainting himself with the original self's memories, Gu Qingfeng shattered the table in front of him with a single blow.
For a moment, everyone present trembled with fear, and several servants lowered their heads in a state of utter silence.
"Rebellious son, kneel down!"
A furious roar accompanied a terrifying aura. Gu Chen felt a gust of wind against his face and looked up at the imposing figure.
"I, Gu Qingfeng, have spent half my life in the military. I've guarded the Abyss Battlefield for eighteen years, slain countless aliens, and earned the title of War King of the Northern Territory."
"What about you? You're a troublemaker at school, unable to even awaken as a professional? How dare you be my son?"
"Look at you, a scoundrel with all your bad habits. You're nothing like me! You've completely disgraced me."
Gu Chen frowned, his expression completely gloomy.
Perhaps due to assimilating the memories of his original self, Gu Qingfeng's scolding suddenly surged within him.
Just as he was about to retort, a series of messages suddenly appeared in his sight.
[Job transfer system loading, entering the selection interface]
[Different choices can lead to completely different career paths for the host. Please choose carefully]
"The system has arrived?"
Gu Chen was slightly surprised, but quickly suppressed his anger.
Just this morning, he had already failed the job transfer ceremony for his senior year. Could he still change jobs?
Isn't it said that everyone only has one chance to change jobs?
[Please choose your career]
[Option 1: A Prodigal Son Returns—Apologize to your father, gain his understanding, and work hard to start a new life.]
[Job Transfer: Hidden Job—Red Dust Sword Immortal]
Is it really possible to change jobs?
Gu Chen's eyes lit up, but—
No!
Abandoned for eighteen years, and in the end, he still had to apologize to him?
Is this a serious illness?
[Choice 2: Keep it quiet for now—Continue to be scolded by my father, silently enduring the cold stares and disdain I've endured]
[Job Change: Rare Class—Ninja Turtle]
Is that even possible?
Gu Chen's mouth twitched. What the hell, Ninja Turtle!
How could a normal person change to a turtle class not be rare?
That wouldn't make him a turtle man?
I've traveled through time, even the system has arrived. I'm the perfect heroine for a sapphic novel. How could I possibly be here and suffer the wrath of a masochist?
No choice, no choice!
[Choice 3: Today I know who I am—If the sky crushes me, I'll split it apart. If the earth restrains me, I'll crush it! Since you despise me, I'll sever all ties and we'll be even.]
[Job Change: Randomly change to a common class and gain a god-level talent]
Looking at the three options before him, Gu Chen had already made his decision.
A true man, born between heaven and earth, how can he remain depressed and inferior to others for long?
For eighteen years, I haven't received a single favor from your Gu family. I'm helpless and helpless, and I'm lucky to have survived at the bottom.
And in the end, you still say I've brought shame upon you?
Fine!
I'll just disown such a father!
The eldest son of the Northern War King—this status isn't something I'm interested in. Whoever wants it can take it!
From now on, I won't serve you!
"I choose three."
[Choice successful]
[Currently can randomly switch to an ordinary class]
[After switching classes, gain a god-level talent]
God-level talent!
Gu Chen felt a surge of anticipation.
Although it was just an ordinary class, with the blessing of a god-level talent, his future achievements would surely be great.
Just as he was about to check, Gu Qingfeng's angry voice rang out again.
"You bastard, do you think I can't punish you if you don't say anything?"
"You'll be punished by kneeling in the yard for a day and a night. You're not allowed to get up without my permission!"