Hearing this, Soren's expression shifted. He had initially thought there were only three enhancements, but the system implied there were far more.

This was excellent!

On Aella Earth, the cultivation system had clear divisions, ranging from lowest to highest: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Transcendent.

Each realm was further divided into ten sub-ranks, from 1 to 10.

This meant that if he could reach the Transcendent Realm, he could obtain seven enhancement functions.

Even if he was just a Wood Summoner, so what?

He could still crush any other profession!

Thinking of this, Soren couldn't help but chuckle.

“Soren, are you alright?” Wyatt asked, bewildered.

Soren had gone from dejected to overjoyed in an instant. Had he been overstimulated?

“Of course, I’m fine,” Soren replied, raising an eyebrow.

Becoming a Wood Summoner was indeed unfortunate.

But with the system, it was a different story.

With various enhancements, his rise would be meteoric.

“Really alright?” Wyatt muttered, glancing at Soren dubiously.

“Combat Profession: Lightning Mage!”

“Holy crap! Our school actually has a Lightning Mage!”

Suddenly, a wave of exclamations erupted across the training grounds.

Lightning Mages possessed the highest damage output among Combat Professions. Their lightning skills were devastatingly powerful.

At the same level, they were practically invincible!

“I’m not marrying Autumn Montgomery anymore. I prefer Xu Fanqing. She’ll bring me more security,” Charles Kent declared, his mind already fixated on a new target.

Liam Strong rolled his eyes. “What kind of toad are you? Can’t you be a little self-aware?”

“Mind your own business!” Charles Kent snapped back.

Soren nudged Wyatt’s arm. “Wyatt, who got Lightning Mage?”

“Xu Fanqing from Class Four,” Wyatt replied casually.

“Her?” Soren’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Xu Fanqing and Autumn Montgomery were known as the two most beautiful girls at Coastal City High, their popularity unmatched.

“Damn it! It’s so unfair!” Wyatt grumbled inwardly.

Xu Fanqing and Autumn Montgomery were not only beautiful but also from prominent families, and both had become mages. They were clearly heaven's favorites.

Why couldn't such good fortune fall upon him?

Soren chuckled. “Your Shield Warrior profession is pretty good too. Don’t envy others.”

Wyatt nodded. “You’re right. At least it’s way better than your Wood Summoner!”

Soren: “…”

I kindly comforted you, and you turn around and insult me?

Seriously?

…

After Xu Fanqing finished her class change, other students took their turns.

However, no other remarkable professions appeared; the rest were quite ordinary.

After over an hour, the class change ceremony concluded.

All two hundred students had received their new identities.

Life Professions accounted for the majority, a staggering one hundred and sixty-one students.

Only thirty-eight students received Combat Professions.

Support Professions were even rarer, with only a single student, Xu Lingling from Class Five, becoming a Priest.

This result was worse than previous years, but thankfully, Autumn Montgomery and Xu Fanqing becoming mages saved face for Coastal City High.

Finally, Lysander Longwind delivered his closing remarks.

“Students, especially those who received Life Professions, don’t be discouraged, and don’t give up on yourselves.  Every profession has its value. There are no useless professions, only useless professionals. As long as you work hard, you will have the opportunity to shine.”

His impassioned speech didn't elicit much response; only a few students applauded.

This kind of motivational talk had been drilled into them countless times; they were long since indifferent.

Lysander Longwind gave an awkward chuckle and continued, “Those with Life Professions, report to the corresponding vocational school tomorrow. You may leave now.”

The one hundred and sixty students with Life Professions dejectedly left the training grounds.

As they departed, many complained.

“Waaah… My warrior dreams are over! I’m not giving up!”

“I don’t want to be a blacksmith! I want to slay monsters!”

“I’m so strong! Why did I get Chef?”

…

Soon, only thirty-nine students, including Soren, remained on the training grounds.

Lysander Longwind’s eyes swept over the thirty-nine students. “Rest this afternoon and purchase the necessary equipment. Report back to the academy tomorrow for the first round of assessments.

The assessment consists of three rounds. Only those who pass all three rounds are qualified to remain in the academy.  There are also ranking rewards. The top ten will receive generous prizes! So, work hard!”

Hearing about rewards, the students perked up.

Rhys Crowe asked, “Principal, what are the rewards?”

Lysander Longwind smiled. “The first-place reward is a specialized skill book. The rest will receive equipment rewards.”

“A skill book!”

“That’s amazing!”

The students were thrilled.

It was common knowledge that after class changing, one only received an initial skill.

To learn other skills, one needed a skill book.

There were only two ways to obtain skill books: purchase or loot drops.

Even the cheapest skill book cost one hundred thousand Aella Credits. Powerful skill books could cost hundreds of millions.

Ordinary families couldn't afford them.

The drop rate from monsters was incredibly low.

So, upon hearing about a skill book reward, all the students were ecstatic.

Soren was no exception.

An additional skill would significantly boost his combat power.

He couldn't miss this opportunity.

Lily Montgomery then asked, “Principal, can we form teams for the assessment?”

The assessment took place in various secret realms, teeming with otherworldly creatures.

They had just undergone their class change and lacked combat experience. Facing ferocious creatures alone might be too much for them; they could even lose their lives.

Forming teams was a wise choice for passing the assessment.

“Of course. However, each team can have a maximum of five members. You can find teammates yourselves,” Lysander Longwind said, turning to leave.

As soon as he left, the students began bustling about.

Most of them flocked to the two mages, Autumn Montgomery and Xu Fanqing.

Mages undoubtedly possessed the strongest combat power. Teaming up with a mage increased the chances of passing the assessment.

“Soren, let’s find some teammates,” Wyatt suggested.

“You go ahead. I’ll think about it later,” Soren replied dismissively.

A Wood Summoner’s combat power was too weak.  He was essentially dead weight, not a desirable teammate.

Even if he tried to find a team, no one would likely accept him.