Chapter 1: The divine event is here

Earth, City of Radiant Arms.

Mystic Warrior Academy, University (Class A).

In the brightly lit classroom, dozens of students sat upright.

On the podium, the imposing Class Mentor Helen Taylor began to speak, "A year ago, a divine event descended upon Earth. According to statistics, over 508 million people worldwide were summoned by the divine power to the Worlds' Floating Isles."

"It's undeniable, this is a path to becoming Eternal Deities."

"Though dangerous, it's incredibly tempting."

"No one knows when the next summoning will occur, so we must always be mentally prepared to be summoned."

The classroom fell silent.

The students sat stiffly, their expressions excited, their hearts stirred.

Becoming a god, achieving immortality—who wouldn't want that?

Helen continued, "Anyone over the age of eighteen has the chance to be summoned to the Worlds' Floating Isles and will receive a random profession."

"Professions are divided into two main categories: Lord professions and combat professions."

"Combat professions include Knight, Swordsman, Elementalist, Hunter, Cleric, etc., whose main task is to hunt monsters on the isles and level up."

"There's only one type of Lord profession: Lord."

"The main tasks are building territories, recruiting troops, expanding power, and leading armies to dominate the Worlds' Floating Isles."

"However, the Lord is a special profession, extremely rare."

"From what I know, out of the millions summoned a year ago, only about a hundred received the Lord profession, an astonishing ratio of one in ten thousand."

"If you randomly get it, that's like striking gold."

"Back home, companies and families are all scrambling to collaborate with those who have the Lord profession, to develop the Worlds' Floating Isles and harvest resources... Our academy is no exception."

As her words ended, the classroom buzzed with discussion.

"Those with the Lord profession are practically invincible."

"I heard there's a hot new product on the market called Spirit Grain that can strengthen the body and extend life. This Spirit Grain is grown by Lords on the Worlds' Floating Isles."

"Which market?"

"Don't ask, if you have to ask, it's out of reach. With the Lord profession being so rare, even if they brought Spirit Grain back, we ordinary folks couldn't afford it."

"Scarcity makes it valuable."

"Domestic tycoons don't mind spending big bucks on Spirit Grain."

"Once you become a Lord, you can make a fortune just lying down."

"I've decided, I definitely want to become a Lord. Not only will I grow Spirit Grain on the Worlds' Floating Isles, but I'll also raise cattle and sheep, become a big-time rancher, and then bring it all back to Earth to sell for a fortune."

"..."

In a corner of the classroom sat a young man.

With chiseled features, a handsome face, and bright eyes...

His name was Edward Miller.

Listening to the surrounding chatter, he rolled his eyes several times.

If one were lucky enough to become a Lord, why bother raising cattle and sheep?

Of course, the move was to recruit troops, expand power, and vie for dominance over the Worlds' Floating Isles.

Becoming a god, ruling as a sovereign—wasn't that sweeter than being a big-time rancher?

Edward sighed inwardly, "Who knows when the divine event will come again, if ever."

Divine events are not for mortals to predict.

Who knows if there will be a second summoning?

Because of this, those first summoned to the isles are now hot commodities, stars wherever they go.

In this new era, those with professions are the elite.

"Just wait a bit longer."

"If the divine event never appears, then I'll apply to be an employee. Becoming an employee gives me a chance to follow the first batch of professionals into the Worlds' Floating Isles."

"No matter what, I must find a way to reach that mysterious world."

With these thoughts, Edward couldn't help but gaze at the beautiful Class Mentor standing on the podium.

Class Mentor Helen, one of the first batch of professionals.

Rumored to be an Elementalist, capable of reducing a building to ashes with a single Flame Wave Technique.

Suddenly, just at that moment...

A voice appeared in Edward's mind.

[The journey across myriad worlds begins.]

[Randomly selecting Earthlings to enter the Worlds' Floating Isles for trials.]

[It is both a trial and a path to divinity, may the summoned cherish their journey.]

In that instant, Edward was ecstatic.

...

The bustling classroom fell silent.

But soon, the students erupted in wild cheers.

A year had passed since the last divine event from the Worlds' Floating Isles, signaling their chance to ascend to this mystical realm.

"The divine event is here."

"This summoning has got to include me."

"I'm going to become a professional, become a Lord, and raise cattle and sheep on the Worlds' Floating Isles..."

The students roared with excitement.

Class Mentor Helen didn't stop them; she understood their emotions.

If she hadn't been among the first summoned, she'd be just as uncontrollable.

"I wonder how many will be summoned to the Worlds' Floating Isles this time."

"And how many will become Lords."

Helen mused with a mix of anticipation and envy, "I hope this time, our academy can produce a Lord professional."

In the Worlds' Floating Isles, Lord professionals are truly the favored children of the "rules."

Only Lords have the rights to activities like cultivating Spirit Grain, forging equipment, or recruiting troops.

Combat professionals, on the other hand, can only battle monsters in the wild.

Without their own land.

Without troops.

A slight oversight, and combat professionals could end up dismembered by monsters.

In contrast, Lords receive all the perks.

And the most likely to ascend to godhood are also the Lords.

...

A few seconds passed.

Suddenly, dazzling beams of light appeared on the classroom ceiling.

There were seven beams in total.

Each enveloping a student.

This meant these seven were the lucky ones chosen to enter the Worlds' Floating Isles.

As for the others, they missed their chance.

"This time, the number seems a bit high."

Class Mentor Helen was slightly startled, but quickly advised the chosen seven, "Once you enter the Worlds' Floating Isles, check the energy brands on your bodies. If they're full, you can travel between the Worlds' Floating Isles and Earth."

"And remember the advice I've given you before."

"Safety first in the Worlds' Floating Isles."

Her gaze quickly swept over the seven chosen students.

One of them was Edward.

But before she could say more, including Edward, all seven students vanished in those brilliant beams of light.

The remaining students in the classroom were left in a daze.

Some even broke down and cried on the spot.

They had missed another chance to become professionals.