2: Super S-level talent rebound

"(Your data has been successfully verified; this device is now bound to you.)"

"(There are 28 minutes and 51 seconds until the launch of [Nine Heavens]. You may create your character and draw your Soul Talent first.)"

[Nine Heavens] features six traditional classes: Warrior, Class, Assassin, Archer, Mage, and Priest.

Each Class has its own skills and characteristics; players can choose according to their preferences.

Bai Tian still preferred the Warrior Class because Warriors can charge directly to the front lines to fight monsters, which gave him a blood-boiling sensation.

Liao Fan said he would choose Mage; he felt that Mages could provide long-range output and use various flashy magic skills, which was very cool.

However, players who were fortunate enough to participate in the closed beta leaked on forums that there are actually various hidden classes in the game, but they require special conditions to trigger.

The immediate priority was to snatch a desired character name.

Bai Tian said several desired character names in a row, but they all prompted that the name was already taken.

"Brilliant."

"(Character name 'Brilliant' has been successfully created!)"

Fortunately, there was finally one desired ID that hadn't been taken.

The system prompted Bai Tian to model his character, refining his appearance and facial features.

Bai Tian was 1.8 meters tall; although his features weren't exceptionally handsome, they were decent enough.

Originally, he didn't want to adjust his appearance, but after thinking about it, he made some slight adjustments, giving himself silver hair and silver eyes, and eight-pack abs.

"(Modeling successful!)"

"(Next, please draw your Soul Talent. Talent ranks are divided into: F, D, C, B, A, S, and Super S.)"

"(The system will recommend the most suitable Class for you based on the Soul Talent you draw.)"

"(Would you like to draw now?)"

Although Bai Tian hadn't participated in the [Nine Heavens] closed beta, he had been following various leaks from beta players.

Soul Talents are extremely important for future development in the game.

He wondered what rank of talent he would be able to draw.

With a heart full of excitement and trepidation, Bai Tian confirmed: "Draw."

In the next moment, a seven-colored roulette wheel floated before him and began to spin continuously.

After five seconds, the seven-colored wheel stopped, and the pointer landed on a white slot.

— "(Ding-dong!)"

"(You have drawn the D-rank Soul Talent [Serene Light]. Once extracted, all skill cooldowns will be reduced by 5%.)"

Only a D-rank talent; Bai Tian looked depressed.

But the system prompted again.

"(Detected that your open beta account was obtained through a scratch-off lottery win. You have gained 3 additional Soul Talent draw attempts.)"

Holy cow!

There's such a good thing!

Bai Tian was overjoyed and quickly continued drawing.

"(You have drawn the C-rank Soul Talent [Primary Critical Strike Aura]. Once extracted, critical strike rate will increase by 10%.)"

"(You have drawn the D-rank Soul Talent [Primary Luck Aura]. Once extracted, Luck will increase by 2.)"

Seeing the results of these two draws, Bai Tian's face turned dark, and he cried out in his heart, "Is my luck really this bad? The best one is only a C-rank Soul Talent. I should at least get a B-rank!"

Unwilling to give up, he decided to wait a bit longer, as people say that at the moment of welcoming the new year, one's luck changes.

There were still over ten minutes until the first day of the first lunar month. He wanted to time it perfectly and wait until the moment of the New Year to make his final draw.

When the bell struck 12:00 and [Nine Heavens] officially launched its open beta, Bai Tian decisively used his last draw attempt.

— "(Ding-dong!)"

— "(You have drawn a growth-type Super S-rank Soul Talent — [Rebound].)"

— [Rebound]!

(Super S-rank Soul Talent)

Current Level: F (0/200) Upgradable!

Effect: After taking any damage, it can be rebounded back to the opponent at 10 times the amount.

Bai Tian gasped in excitement.

The Super S-rank Rebound Talent—this is too incredible!

He had bad luck before, but after the moment of the New Year, his luck changed and soared, drawing the strongest talent directly.

He decisively chose the Super S-rank talent.

— "(Ding-dong!)"

— "(Your Soul Talent selection was successful.)"

— "(Based on the Soul Talent you obtained, the system has opened 10 hidden Class-type classes for you to choose from.)"

"(1. Blood Dragon Guard, 2. Nether Shield Guard, 3. Titan, 4. Overlord Warrior, 5. Sky Knight, 6. Necromancer Warrior...)"

After obtaining the Super S-rank talent, the system directly opened 10 hidden Class-type classes for him to choose from.

This was truly one surprise after another.

It seemed the system strongly suggested he choose a Class-type Class.

Bai Tian was incredibly excited. After carefully checking, he found that all ten hidden Class-type classes were very powerful, each with its own characteristics.

But after calming down, he fell into deep thought.

The health and defense growth of the Class Class are too high, which might not be ideal for the Rebound Talent in the later stages.

He couldn't exactly take off his equipment in the late game just to increase the reflected damage!

Moreover, for early-stage development and leveling, the Class is also too dependent on health potions or even Priests.

Priest?

Suddenly, Bai Tian's eyes lit up. If he could heal himself, wouldn't that be Brilliant?

So, with an expectant heart, Bai Tian tried to choose the Priest Class.

To his surprise, the system prompted that even if he changed to a Priest, he could still choose from 10 hidden Priest-type classes.

Bai Tian carefully examined each hidden Priest Class, and finally, his gaze settled on the [Cold Abyss Great Shaman].

— [Cold Abyss Great Shaman]

Passive Skill — [Longevity]: For every monster killed that is not lower than your own level, you gain 1 point of permanent Mana. Additionally, automatically resist fatal damage once every 5 minutes.

Active Skill — [Level 1 Conversion]: Can convert Mana to Health at a 1:1 ratio! When burning Mana at a geometric rate, all skill effects will increase geometrically, with no upper limit!

No Cooldown!

Active Skill — [Level 1 Healing Spell]:

Consumes 30 Mana to restore 200 Health to friendly units within 50 yards. Effect is doubled when used on oneself.

Cooldown: 5 seconds!

This Cold Abyss Great Shaman was practically a Class tailor-made for his Rebound Talent.

Bai Tian chose to change his Class to Cold Abyss Great Shaman without hesitation.

— "(Ding-dong!)"

"(Class confirmed successfully.)"

"(Nine Heavens has officially launched its open beta. Would you like to enter the game immediately?)"

With a Super S-rank talent and having changed to the hidden Cold Abyss Great Shaman Class, Bai Tian couldn't wait to enter the game and begin his journey.

He immediately chose to confirm.

Once confirmed, Bai Tian vanished from the spot. After a bout of dizziness, he appeared on a crowded Novice Island.

"(Player Brilliant, you have been assigned to Novice Island No. 7881. This island has a total of 10,000 novice players. We wish you a pleasant game.)"

The Novice Island was bustling, and the noisy crowd was dizzying.

Around Bai Tian, players of various classes bustled past, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

This was a brand new world, a gaming paradise full of infinite possibilities...