Chapter 4: Four-Star Class, Cryomancer!

"Look, it's Li Mengying!"

"It's finally Li Mengying's turn for her class awakening — she's the one I've been most looking forward to…"

"I wonder what class Li Mengying will awaken."

"Her grades across the board are at the very top of the entire year…"

"I think… Li Mengying should be able to awaken a four-star class!"

"Four-star? I don't think that's very likely."

"Think about it — even a one-star class only has a one-in-a-hundred awakening chance, two-star drops straight to one in ten thousand, three-star… is an even more remote one in a million, and four-star classes, the whole of Jiuzhou only sees a handful of them in an entire year…"

"True, four-star classes only have a one-in-a-hundred-million probability — it's just too low. Even though Li Mengying's ability and grades are both excellent, there's still not much hope of awakening one, unless it's Jiang Li…"

"…"

Every student's gaze.

Was drawn to the tall, slender figure ahead.

Delicate, flawless features, a cool, aloof bearing, and long legs that even the bulky school uniform couldn't conceal… the one now preparing for her class awakening was the school-wide acknowledged beauty of Second High School — Li Mengying.

And as the object of everyone's attention.

Li Mengying couldn't help but clench her hands tight.

Though she was usually steady in temperament and far more mature than her peers in every respect, when it came to a moment that would affect her whole life, an irrepressible nervousness still welled up inside her.

Noticing her mood.

The old mage beside her gently guided her: "Place your hand on the Divine Stone."

"Huff…"

Li Mengying nodded.

She let out a soft breath, slowly steadying herself.

Then, with a determined look in her eyes, she extended her slender, fair fingers and slowly placed them on the Class Awakening Divine Stone.

Next, she closed her eyes tightly.

And focused her senses inward.

"Hum…"

Almost the very next instant.

A layer of white halo rose up on the surface of the Divine Stone.

The pristine halo expanded in an instant, shrouding the entire hall of the Divine Temple.

At the same time.

The students below.

Broke into an uproar…

"Hm? Why is it snowing…"

"What are you thinking, this is the Class Awakening Temple… how could it possibly be snow— holy crap! It really is snowing!"

"No! This is an illusion — look, when I reach out to touch it, it just passes straight through my hand, but strangely… I can actually feel a bit of cold!"

"So amazing… look, I've even got goosebumps all over my arm…"

"…"

Within the range shrouded by the white light.

White snowflakes were actually falling from the sky, one after another.

At first, everyone was still a little puzzled and amazed.

Until someone's eyes lit up, as if they had thought of something, and blurted out: "Could this be… a Class Awakening Phenomenon?!"

"What? A Class Awakening Phenomenon?!"

"Phenomenon… doesn't that only appear when awakening a class of four stars or above… hiss…"

"…"

At these words.

Every teacher and student present was shocked.

A Class Awakening Phenomenon?

An abnormal condition that could only be triggered by rare and powerful classes of four stars or above!

Realizing this.

Everyone looked toward the platform.

Their gazes locked onto the old mage, waiting for him to announce Li Mengying's final awakening result.

…

And at this moment.

The old mage standing beside the Divine Stone.

Was visibly a little stirred; he stroked his long white beard, and only then did his emotions ease.

After the phenomenon faded.

The old mage could not wait to look at the Divine Stone, and when he clearly saw the four bright stars upon it.

A smile immediately appeared on his slightly creased face.

He announced loudly: "Li Mengying, awaken four-star combat class — Cryomancer!"

"Whoa!"

As the words spread.

The students instantly erupted!

"Fuck! It's really a four-star profession!"

"Incredible... an ultra-rare profession, one in a hundred million! Among all senior high students in Jiuzhou, there are only single digits!"

"Ice Binder? Huh, isn't that the profession awakened by 'Ice Queen' Lin Xier? Three years ago, during the Eastern Sea beast tide, she froze the entire coastline by herself, successfully preventing the disaster..."

"One of the most powerful ice-based professions—I heard the Ice Binder even possesses a terrifying Forbidden Spell capable of freezing time!"

"..."

"Four-star profession?"

"Ice Binder!"

"Hahaha!"

The principal behind them laughed joyfully.

His face was filled with immense excitement!

A four-star profession... an absolute genius!

Even across Jiuzhou and all of Blue Star's human population, it ranks among the top professions!

As long as no unexpected mishaps occur along the way.

He will surely become an unparalleled powerhouse!

And now.

Such a genius with four-star potential has appeared in the school under his leadership.

Not to mention how lucrative the performance bonuses will be.

Just the subsequent advertising and reputation boost will attract far more students!

Immediately.

The principal rose from behind.

He strode toward Li Mengying.

"Four-star potential...?"