However, before leaving, Jano hesitated.


    He looked down at the shimmering blue stones and small turtles at the bottom of the lake.


    After a brief moment of consideration, he decided not to take them.


    Without storage equipment, carrying these small items would be like a child walking through a crowded market with gold—far too conspicuous.


    Besides, he recalled that storage items were first introduced in the second arc, during the Goblin Empire story, which was where he had first encountered such convenient tools.


    I’ll remember this place, he silently vowed, deciding to return at a later time.


    With a soft flap of his wings, he leapt gracefully into the air.


    A faint rumble of thunder followed him, and as he soared higher, his enhanced vision allowed him to spot the remnants of the battle below.


    The factions once loyal to the Blue Dragon King were either desperately fleeing or kneeling in surrender. The tide of battle was clear—the fight was over.


    Turning his gaze to the distant battlefield, he saw Thunder Titan devouring the Blue Dragon King''s heart, then stripping the dragon’s body to extract its precious parts.


    The scene filled him with a chill, for the corpse of the Blue Dragon King was a treasure trove of potent power, especially the ancient dragon blood. After this battle, the dragons would undoubtedly vow to be enemies of the Titan race.


    This is the "Triggering War," Jano realized, his mind racing.


    He understood now that the aftermath of this battle would trigger even more destructive chain reactions. I need to make my decision quickly.


    He thought to himself, If history remains unchanged, the full-scale war between the Titans and Dragons will begin in a year.


    Taking a deep breath, he headed east. After his encounter with the two-legged dragon, he knew his people were fleeing eastward.


    Fortunately, the Hawkmen Tribe had already emerged victorious, so flying through the air wasn’t dangerous.


    After some time in the air, Jano finally spotted a large group of Hawkmens, among whom were his own kin.


    Though his appearance had changed drastically, the familiar aura of his presence was unmistakable.


    However, due to his newfound powers, his kin seemed to hesitate, reluctant to recognize him.


    At that moment, a large, robust Hawkmen warrior—wearing dark gray wings and holding a stone spear—flew out to meet him, looking at him with a respectful tone.


    “Sir, what brings you here?”


    Jano paused, then smiled, “I’ve come to find my people.”


    “Your people?” The warrior looked confused.


    “Yes, them.” Jano pointed toward his tribe.


    As his words reached them, his kin emerged.


    Upon seeing Jano’s radically altered appearance, combined with the overwhelming aura of power he exuded, they were both shocked and cautious.


    He was no longer the Jano they had once known—his outward appearance and energy were completely different.


    “Jano? Is it really you?” one of his people flew up with a mix of joy and disbelief.


    “It’s me, Asan,” Jano replied with a smile.


    Although his tribe couldn’t fully comprehend the changes in him, hearing Jano call out their names with familiarity put their fears to rest.


    His transformation was so drastic that even the Hawkmen King’s high-level warriors would struggle to replicate it.


    At that moment, the warrior who had previously introduced Jano to the Hawkmen King returned, his tone now filled with reverence.Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.


    “Sir, you are a newly ascended Extraordinary Hawkmen!”


    Jano nodded, “Yes, I have transcended.”


    “In that case, please come with me to meet His Majesty the King. He will surely be pleased to see you!” The warrior said eagerly, his voice laced with admiration.


    Jano didn’t rush to respond but instead calmly asked, “What’s the benefit of meeting the King?”


    The warrior was momentarily taken aback by the question, then answered, “Leaving the tribe and joining the royal court is the greatest benefit, isn’t it?”


    Jano shook his head, “What about my people?”


    The warrior dismissed the question with a sneer.


    “The people of the tribe are mere lowly commoners. They are like weeds—they will never perish, no matter how they grow. There’s no need to worry about them. You need only take your closest kin, the rest are inconsequential.”


    He turned towards the west and tilted his head.


    “The Hawkmen King’s palace is located in Heavenly Mountain, a place of abundant resources, pleasant surroundings, and near the God Palace of the Thunder Titans. That is where we, the true nobles, reside!”


    Hearing these words, Jano’s disdain for the royal court deepened.


    The King, the very ruler of his people, spoke of his kin with such disregard.


    Finally, Jano understood the tragic fate of the Hawkmen Tribe in the Fifth Arc—they were doomed to lose their civilization and become mindless, ignorant creatures.


    He made a firm decision. No. My people must stay. I won’t let them be abandoned.


    Suppressing his rising anger, Jano, aware that his strength was insufficient to directly challenge the royal court, kept his composure. He calmly replied:


    “The tribe raised me. I don’t plan to leave just yet. However, I would still like to meet the King, if you would kindly introduce me.”


    Though he wasn’t yet powerful enough to confront the royal court, he believed it would be beneficial to observe the situation.


    The warrior did not find Jano’s request strange and smiled warmly. “You are all like this, these extraordinary ones from the tribes. You will see—once you visit the royal court, you’ll change your mind. Now, follow me. I’ll introduce you to the King!”


    Jano nodded. After reassuring his people, he followed the warrior toward the royal court’s residence.


    Upon arriving at the royal camp, Jano noticed numerous extraordinary Hawkmens gathered around. As they entered the royal tent, Jano saw a plump Hawkmen King, wearing a crown of feathers, seated on his throne, speaking in hushed tones with a middle-aged Hawkmen.


    With his heightened senses, Jano immediately felt that this Hawkmen King’s presence, though strong, was far inferior to that of the Thunder Titan, but still far beyond his current power.


    Upon noticing the arrival of an extraordinary Hawkmen, the King didn’t show much interest.


    He merely glanced at Jano and said, “Since you’ve risen from the lowly commoners and become extraordinary, you must serve me well and protect the royal court. Leave now.”


    Then, turning to the attendants, he ordered, “Bring two servings of Wind Feather Dew, and have the priest come to explain the path of profession to this new extraordinary one.”


    The warrior who had introduced Jano beamed with excitement.


    “Thank you, Your Majesty!”


    Jano glanced at him, understanding now that the warrior’s motivation for bringing him to the King was to gain favor.


    Despite this, Jano did not show any sign of displeasure. He simply thanked the King.


    “Thank you, Your Majesty.”


    However, Jano was still puzzled by the term “path of profession.” In the future world of the Fifth Arc, he knew that the growth of extraordinary beings usually involved choosing paths like warrior, mage, ranger, priest, sentinel, knight, witch, warlock, druid, and others. Every profession had its own path to legend. This, however, seemed different.


    He was led by an attendant to the priest’s tent.


    A female priest, dressed in a long robe, appeared before him. Her expression was solemn as she spoke.


    “Now that you are an extraordinary being, I will explain the path of progression.”


    “The key to progressing is choosing the right path of profession for yourself,” she said with unshakable certainty.


    “Only after you’ve clarified your profession can you reach greater heights. Stronger professions can even lead to legendary status!”


    At this, Jano’s heart stirred. He immediately asked, “What is the profession path for the Hawkmen Tribe? Where do we go to choose our path?”


    “Choose your path?” The priest furrowed her brows, somewhat perplexed. “There are only two ways to walk the path of profession: one is self-created, the other is through bloodline inheritance. There’s no such thing as ‘choosing a profession.’”


    Jano was momentarily confused. Without thinking, he asked, “If we don’t choose a profession, how can we progress to become a legend?”


    The priest looked at him, her lips curling into a mocking smile.


    “A legend? You really dare to dream. The paths to becoming a legend in the land of Feland are rare. Only the royal family’s ‘Sky Warrior’ profession has a complete path to legend.”


    She paused for a moment, her tone growing even more scornful.


    “As for self-created professions, that’s a long and arduous process. It requires years of trial and error before you can even hope to create a viable path.”


    “Therefore, almost all successful professions are a result of bloodline inheritance.”


    The priest’s gaze lingered on Jano, her smile widening. “If you don’t have a bloodline inheritance, you will have to create your own profession.”


    Jano’s heart, though slightly stung by her mockery, remained undeterred. He was shaken by the revelation. The path of profession was far more complex than he had initially thought.


    Only those who inherited a bloodline or created a complete path could potentially become legends. And who could have created these professional paths? Only true deities had the power to shape such far-reaching influences, surely?


    Suddenly, he realized the enormity of what he had stumbled upon—the creation of these paths was a monumental achievement. Perhaps the entire world had been shaped by some mysterious entity, a being of tremendous power who had bestowed these professional paths upon the creatures that inhabited it.


    And just as Jano''s mind was racing, the priest’s final words brought him back to reality.


    “Don’t worry. When you’re ready, we’ll start you on your journey to mastering the path of profession.”