Chapter 21: Awakening, Martial Arts
Fu Chen’s choice both surprised and puzzled Qin Yumo, who couldn’t help but blurt out, “How could it be a martial artist?”
Qin Yumo had previously entertained various guesses, with the most likely being the archer path, since Fu Chen had always been using a bow and arrow.
Based on their usual coordinated combat style, he might have chosen a ranged magic-type profession, such as a mage.
But never had she imagined that Fu Chen would actually pick a close-combat martial artist profession.
Since learning the trial skills, she had never once seen him use any melee skills to fight monsters—not even once.
Qin Yumo was utterly baffled and decided to ask directly what was on her mind.
“You always prioritized ranged weapons like the bow for leveling up before. Why choose a martial artist now?”
Fu Chen smiled and explained, “Before awakening my profession, ranged attacks were the most efficient for killing monsters and leveling up.
Among ranged types, magic-based skills don’t suit my style, so the only option left was the bow.”
Qin Yumo understood but frowned with lingering worry.
“You’ve never tried melee skills before. What if you regret choosing the martial artist? Why not test it out first?”
“I know your concerns and worries. Thank you for thinking of me,” Fu Chen said sincerely.
Then he smiled and explained, “I didn’t make this decision on a whim. After mastering the trial skills, I had already made up my mind. Rest assured.”
Hearing this, Qin Yumo finally believed he had thought it through carefully and relaxed completely.
Her eyes bright with excitement, she asked, “Can I see your awakened profession first?”
“Of course!” Fu Chen answered promptly with a smile. “Let’s head back to Sword Immortal City to find the elder.”
The two of them teleported once again from Wanhua City and returned to the human capital, Sword Immortal City, arriving at the circular platform where the elder resided.
Fu Chen remained respectful and humble, “Elder, may I trouble you to initiate the human race’s profession awakening for the junior.”
The elder lounged leisurely on a long chair. Two engraved stone plates flew from his body and landed before a bronze mirror.
One stone plate was carved with the Yin-Yang Tai Chi symbol; the other depicted various weapons centered around a divine sword.
Without hesitation, Fu Chen approached the sword-shaped plate and sat cross-legged.
Immediately, a prompt appeared before his eyes: “Upon awakening your profession, your soul’s bloodline will be reshaped.
All physical attributes will be reset to their initial state. Do you wish to initiate the martial artist profession awakening?”
“Yes!” Fu Chen chose without hesitation. The array on the stone plate flickered, and a dazzling light enveloped him.
Qin Yumo vaguely saw Fu Chen seemingly turn transparent, his entire body bathed and cleansed by countless rays of light.
Newcomers bustling about nearby, running errands and accepting quests, were stunned speechless by the spectacle.
“Wow, what’s he doing? This is so cool!”
“Obviously some special task. How clueless!”
“Do you really have to say it? I meant, what kind of task is he doing?”
“If you’re curious, there’s another stone plate nearby. Why don’t you try it yourself?”
“Oh my gosh, look! Someone’s actually getting on it!”
“Hahaha, that’s hilarious! Standing on it, but nothing’s happening.”
“Idiot, haven’t you got any self-awareness? Look at your level—it’s just a few!”
Amid the lively crowd watching the spectacle, the light beneath Fu Chen’s stone plate quickly faded and vanished.
He then approached Qin Yumo with a broad smile. “I’m done. Have you decided which profession to choose?”
Before Qin Yumo could answer, someone nearby shouted loudly, “Half Love Red Dust, what kind of task is that?”
Fu Chen turned toward the voice, switched to the general chat channel, and replied, “A level 9 profession awakening task.”
“Wang Defa! A level 9 expert! I struggled all night just to reach level 4. How did you level up so fast?”
“We want to know too! Please, master, take us under your wing and show us the way!” others chimed in eagerly.
Fu Chen chuckled humbly. “Just doing the normal quests. I entered the game on the first night, so I’m temporarily ahead.”
At that moment, Qin Yumo unexpectedly walked toward the stone plate Fu Chen had previously chosen.
“Hey, Huang, wait!” Fu Chen called out hurriedly.
He rushed up, face full of surprise. “Wait, what are you doing? That’s the martial artist profession awakening.”
Qin Yumo smiled softly, nodding. “I know. I’ve decided to awaken as a martial artist.”
“You’ve always used magic skills before and never tried melee skills once. What if you regret it?” Fu Chen blurted out, not realizing he was repeating what she had said earlier.
“Pfft!” Qin Yumo couldn’t help but laugh, then quickly composed herself and said seriously, “Don’t worry, I’ve thought it through clearly.”
Seeing the seriousness and calm in her eyes, Fu Chen sighed gently and nodded. “I understand. I respect your choice.”
He stepped back two paces to clear the way, allowing Qin Yumo to proceed with her profession awakening.
As a reincarnated soul, Fu Chen’s understanding of the Perfect Continent was undoubtedly unparalleled.
Normally, before choosing a profession, one would try out the trial skills of various professions before settling on their favorite.
Someone like Fu Chen had never used a single melee skill before awakening simply because he was already familiar from a previous life.
He didn’t quite understand why Qin Yumo did the same, but he chose to comprehend and respect her.
More importantly, Fu Chen knew that even if someone regretted their choice in the near future,
there were ways to reselect their profession, though the cost was high and beyond the reach of ordinary players.
From their interactions over the past two days, it was clear Qin Yumo was someone who could afford to take such risks.
Lost in thought, Fu Chen barely noticed Qin Yumo had already stepped down from the stone plate.
She walked over joyfully and said, “Red Dust, after awakening my profession, my health points more than doubled.”
Fu Chen nodded and smiled, “Yes, I noticed that too. Plus, all the attribute points we earned were refunded.”
As he answered, Fu Chen opened his current attribute panel.
[Chosen One
Talent Skills: Steal Heaven; Seize Heaven; Reach Heaven.
Half Love Red Dust, Level 9, Martial Artist
Cultivation: 9/4635
Realm: Foundation Establishment
Reputation: 28
Health Points: 315
True Qi: 189
Primordial Spirit: 5424
Remaining Points: 40
Remaining Talent Points: 40
Constitution: 5
Spirit Power: 5
Strength: 5
Agility: 5
Physical Attack: 8–8
Magic Attack: 8–8
Critical Hit Rate: 1%
Normal Attack Speed: 1.25 attacks/sec
Critical Damage: 200%
Physical Defense: 3
Five Elements Defense: 2
Accuracy: 50
Evasion: 50
Movement Speed: 5 meters/sec]
Like Fu Chen, Qin Yumo was clearly examining her current attributes.
She frowned in confusion. “The attributes have been reformatted, disabling my equipment and weapons. I guess I need to change gear?”
“Yes, martial artists obviously don’t suit magic gear,” Fu Chen replied with a smile. “But there’s no rush to look for new equipment just yet.”
Meeting Qin Yumo’s puzzled gaze, he smiled and said, “Let’s head north to the city and find the martial arts master.”
Qin Yumo immediately understood. “Got it. The martial arts skill book we found earlier can finally be used.”