Overlord: Welcoming the Birth of the King
Chapter 7: The Opposite Way of Acquiring Professions Compared to the Game

On the arena stage. 

The battle between Gejiefu and Brian grew increasingly intense, with the glow of martial techniques constantly flashing across their bodies. 

Simultaneously. 

Information kept appearing on Tang Zheng's status panel. 

『Skill "Weakness Perception" discovered. Requires basic warrior-type profession. Current conditions unmet——』 

『"Genius" profession activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?』 

『Skill "Instant Reflex" discovered. Requires basic warrior-type profession. Current conditions unmet——』 

『"Genius" profession activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?』 

……… 

『Skill "Ability Enhancement" discovered. Requires basic warrior-type profession. Current conditions unmet——』 

『"Genius" profession activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?』 

Clang! Clang! 

The sound of clashing weapons echoed through the venue. 

"Incredible!" 

"So strong! No wonder they easily defeated all previous opponents." 

"To fight evenly with the genius swordsman Brian—that Gejiefu is amazing." 

"Hey hey, I can't even follow their movements anymore." 

"…………" 

The previously quiet spectator stands erupted with excitement as Gejiefu and Brian displayed their spectacular offense and defense. 

Tang Zheng also felt exhilarated, though his focus wasn't on the arena but the messages flashing across his status panel. 

"Learning skills by observing others use them and spending Skill Points... this acquisition method is truly unexpected." 

Tang Zheng's eyes flickered slightly. 

He had originally assumed he'd need to study skills manually like others in this world. 

What truly stirred excitement in him was the ordinary "Genius" profession—it performed exactly as he anticipated, even surpassing his initial expectations. 

As he considered which skills to acquire (having only three Skill Points remaining), Tang Zheng suddenly noticed another message: 

『Skill "Rapid Slash" discovered. Requires intermediate profession "Sword Saint". Current conditions unmet——』 

『Prerequisite profession "Genius (Warrior)" detected. Consume 3 Skill Points to learn?』 

Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes. 

Intermediate profession "Sword Saint"? 

His gaze instinctively shifted to the arena—this skill likely came from Brian, who currently held the advantage. 

If he remembered correctly, Brian possessed three professions: Warrior (Basic), Sword Mastery Expert (Intermediate), and Sword Saint (Intermediate). 

Tang Zheng wasn't pondering the "Sword Saint" profession itself, but rather something else he'd overlooked. 

In YGGDRASIL, players first acquired professions before learning their skills—the exact opposite of this world's system. 

Here, people needed to master a profession's skills first to obtain that profession, with no prerequisite requirements. 

For example, the advanced "Ninja" profession requiring level 60+ in the game had no level restrictions here. 

One simply needed to learn "Ninja" skills to gain the profession—like the ninja sisters of the Adamantite-ranked adventurer team 【Blue Roses】. 

If he learned "Rapid Slash," could he indirectly obtain the "Sword Saint" profession? 

If successful, 

Tang Zheng would discover another method to acquire professions. 

Moreover, compared to touching equipment from different professions, obtaining professions through skill mastery was far more precise and advantageous—especially for profession construction. 

While intermediate professions weren't particularly remarkable, this method would significantly simplify acquiring advanced ones. 

As for special professions? 

Tang Zheng shook his head slightly at the thought. 

Even advanced professions were exceedingly rare in this world, let alone special ones. 

Though classified as advanced, special professions fundamentally differed from regular advanced/intermediate/basic ones—in YGGDRASIL, they had mandatory prerequisites with no shortcuts. 

In the game, all level-100 players might be able to acquire multiple advanced classes, but most can only obtain one special class. That just shows how strict the requirements are!

"Ahhh!!" 

"Go! Brian!" 

"…………" 

Renewed cheers snapped Tang Zheng from his thoughts as he refocused on the arena. 

Unnoticed during his contemplation, 

Brian's relentless assault had forced Gejiefu into steady retreat—victory seemed imminent for Brian. 

Tang Zheng held his breath, watching intently to see if the outcome matched his historical knowledge. 

Amidst the high-speed exchanges, 

Gejiefu's retreating footwork faltered—a momentary stumble. 

Seizing the opening, 

Brian lunged forward for a decisive strike. 

Yet— 

In the next instant, Brian's body abruptly stiffened before being sent flying uncontrollably onto the arena floor. 

The cheering crowd fell silent. 

At his current capability, Tang Zheng couldn't perceive what transpired in that brief moment—few spectators truly could. 

However! 

Tang Zheng's gaze shifted to his status panel: 

『Skill "Fourfold Light Slash" discovered. Requires warrior-type profession. Current conditions unmet——』 

『"Genius" profession activated. Conversion successful. Learning conditions met. Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?』 

His expression relaxed—history unfolded exactly as he knew. 

In this Imperial Trial match, Gejiefu secured victory with his original technique "Fourfold Light Slash"! 

Whoosh— 

Clap! Clap! Clap!! 

After a stunned silence, the venue exploded with thunderous cheers and applause. 

"Gejiefu!!!" 

"Gejiefu!!!" 

"Gejiefu!!!" 

"…………" 

The chants soared skyward. 

Surveying the flushed, exhilarated crowd around him, Tang Zheng exhaled softly before mentally commanding his status panel: "Learn skill 'Rapid Slash.'" 

He wanted to test whether skill mastery could indirectly grant professions. 

Additionally, 

Since the ordinary "Genius" profession provided no attribute bonuses, he urgently needed a combat-oriented profession. 

With "Genius" enabling basic profession conversion, he could afford experimenting with an intermediate profession's margin for error.