Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 285 Lifetime Ban
Muller's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his hands trembled slightly as he fused the last drop of lightning essence with the scorching essence.

The fusion of these two extreme energies is like a storm stirring up a lake, with the uncertainty of energy fluctuations almost impossible to control.

Referee Morris's voice was tinged with concern:

"This extreme fusion of lightning and fire elements can theoretically generate a special oscillation field, but risks and rewards go hand in hand."

In the VIP section, the mentors displayed a variety of expressions.

"Is he crazy? Trying such an unstable combination in this kind of competition?"

Neumann frowned, his tone laced with sarcasm: "It's a classic example of the Tower of Tremor's flamboyant performance."

Valen remained silent, only slightly narrowing his eyes, a hint of wariness appearing in his usually calm gaze.
“Müller has always been known for his meticulousness, but today he was clearly affected by some factors.”

He glanced discreetly at Ron, who was engrossed in his work, and already knew his answer.

"Someone's self-esteem was hurt."

Elliott spoke softly, his ears twitching slightly, clearly having caught the unstable energy fluctuations in the air:

"He was a little too eager to prove himself."

The mixture reacted violently as soon as it came into contact with the autophagic slime.

The surface of the slime first displays a stunning pale gold color, almost reaching the standard of top quality.

But then it began to flicker irregularly, with unstable purple and red energy ripples mixed in with the gold.

"This is bad!" Elliott's ears perked up, and he suddenly tensed up:

"I can hear tiny thunderclaps in the mixture; it's completely out of control!"

Muller naturally noticed the signs of things getting out of control, and his face turned deathly pale instantly.

He frantically tried to add stabilizer, his fingers trembling as he knocked over the small bottle containing crystal powder, his heart filled with despair.

In fact, when he introduced this unstable mixture into the slime's body, disaster was already inevitable.

It started as a barely perceptible tremor, but in an instant, the tremor turned into a violent shaking.

The slime's body began to emit a dazzling reddish-purple light, like a miniature star about to explode.

"I'm doomed..." Muller sighed in despair, trying to construct an emergency isolation array.

But the chaotic energy field had already interfered with his mental control, and the spell structure collapsed at his fingertips, followed by a suffocating energy backlash.

"Everyone, stand back!"

Referee Morris shouted, and at the same time quickly set up a protective barrier.

Just as he was about to intervene forcefully, a condensed sound wave shot out precisely from the side, forming a perfect energy blockade ring around the out-of-control slime.

That was Ron who made the move.

His movements were almost instinctive, without the slightest hesitation.

The moment danger was detected, the rapidly constructed "sonic oscillation" was released from the fingertips.

This is a variant enhanced with "microstructure modification" features.

The energy fluctuations do not simply envelop the source of the explosion, but rather pulsate at precise frequencies, gradually neutralizing the chaotic energy.

The entire process was as precise as a delicate surgical operation, with not a single ounce of energy wasted or leaked.

The energy storm within the slime was completely annihilated by this precise intervention.

The intense light subsided, and the tremors gradually ceased.

The violent, purplish-red energy was gradually broken down until it completely dissipated.

The square fell into a brief silence, followed by a deafening roar of gasps and applause.

"Incredible! That precise control of energy!"

"I have never seen such skillful energy intervention!"

"He didn't even use any aids; he averted the disaster with just one spell!"

Müller slumped to the ground, drenched in cold sweat, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it was about to leap out of his chest.

When he came to his senses and realized what had almost happened, a chill ran through him.

If that energy burst were fully released, it would not only destroy his workbench, but also affect most of the contestants.

Although everyone present was a formal wizard and would not be seriously injured by an explosion of this magnitude, it was inevitable that it would disrupt everyone's bloodline modulation process.

The consequences of such a serious accident occurring in such a public place are simply unimaginable.
His teaching position will certainly be revoked, his reputation ruined, and he may even be expelled from the central region and never be allowed to return.

Such an event could ruin the life of a professional wizard.

The position of lecturer at the Tower of Resonance was a precious teaching post that he had worked hard for half his life to obtain.

What a tragedy it would be if all the accumulated wealth were destroyed because of a moment of ignorant anger and jealousy.
"Damn pride," Muller thought painfully to himself.

"To lose one's temper because of a young person's behavior is utterly foolish."

What complicated things even more for him was that the person who saved him from disaster was precisely the one he had previously been jealous of.

That "marginal newcomer" he once mocked.

He not only demonstrated unimaginable bloodline modulation skills, but also lent a helping hand in a moment of crisis, saving his career.

Referee Morris quickly arrived at the scene of the explosion, his face more serious than ever before:
"Instructor Muller, given that your dangerous attempt has posed a serious threat to the safety of the match, I must disqualify you from the competition."

According to the rules, the organizing committee will discuss further penalties, including but not limited to a lifetime ban.

Müller did not argue, but simply bowed his head and accepted the verdict.

Compared to the potentially more serious consequences, this punishment is already very lenient.

Before being led away from the scene by staff, he glanced back at Ron, who had regained his focus.

His eyes revealed a complex mix of emotions that were hard to describe—awe, gratitude, and deep shame.

"He fully deserves the 'gem-level' rating," Muller murmured to himself.
"But I almost caused a disaster because of a moment of jealousy, which was utterly foolish."

With Müller off the field, the game continued.

The intervention was just a minor incident, and Ron immediately resumed his full concentration on his work.

His crystal lizard had now completed its bloodline modulation and was resting quietly in a specially made crystal container.

The scales shimmered with a lustrous sheen in the sunlight, and a rare glint of wisdom shone in those purplish-gold eyes.

Other participants were more or less affected by the Mueller incident, and some became overly cautious;
Others were completely thrown off their rhythm and made frequent mistakes.

Only Jenny maintained her consistent performance.

While her crystal lizard wasn't as outstanding as Ron's, it was still quite good.

The silver color of the autophagic slime is also pure and stable.

"Time's up!" Morris's voice echoed across the square:
"Participants, please stop what you are doing. We are about to begin the results presentation segment."

The demonstration segment is the climax of the entire competition, where each participant must showcase their crafted crystal lizard in front of the audience, proving its special abilities and stability.

This is both a test of skill and a test of the participants' mental fortitude.

“The first presenter is Lecturer Andrews from the Dark Room,” Morris announced.

Andrews was a middle-aged wizard in his fifties, with a robust build and a meticulously trimmed silver-white beard.

His crystal lizard was quite robust, with scales that were a deep blue, as if they contained the mystery of the sea.

"My work mainly enhances the lizard's sensory abilities, especially its sensitivity to sound wave vibrations."

Andrews' voice was loud and confident:

"It can accurately locate sound sources thousands of meters away and even distinguish the unique frequencies of vibrations in different materials."

To prove this, he had his assistants place several miniature seismic devices in concealed locations around the site.

The lizard reacted immediately when the device was activated.

Its head turns precisely in the direction of each sound source, and it flaps its tail a precise number of times, demonstrating its accurate understanding of sound frequencies.

The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, demonstrating the obvious value of this ability in practical exploration.

Next up is Sophia, a young witch from the Elemental Garden.

Her long hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, and her eyes sparkled with the focused expression unique to herbal researchers.

Her crystal lizard had exceptionally vibrant green markings, and its eyes resembled two sparkling emeralds.

"My work focuses on enhancing the lizard's regenerative abilities and its perception of plants."

Sofia explained with a smile, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze:

"This is of great value for wilderness survival and herb collection."

She gently pricked the tip of the lizard's tail, and a drop of blood seeped out. But the wound began to heal almost instantly, the whole process was astonishingly fast, and it didn't even leave a scar.

On the other hand, when presented with more than a dozen different plant samples, the lizard was able to accurately identify their toxicity and medicinal properties and showed alertness to poisonous plants.

One after another, the contestants showcased their achievements.

Some crystal lizards can briefly breathe underwater;

Some can withstand extreme temperatures;

Some also possess special camouflage abilities or combat skills.

However, some works encountered problems during the exhibition.

As soon as one contestant from the "Green Leaf School" began his presentation, his lizard started twitching erratically, its scales quickly darkened, and it eventually became a lifeless corpse.

Another contestant's artwork suddenly went berserk and began attacking its owner, forcing it to be urgently isolated.

Jenny's presentation was quite successful.

Her crystal lizards exhibit remarkable environmental adaptability, capable of adjusting their body temperature and metabolic levels in a short period of time to cope with various extreme environments.

The autophagy slime's reaction remained a stable silver, demonstrating the high quality and durability of the artwork.

"The last presenter was Ron Ralph, an assistant instructor from the Crystal Spire."

Maurice's voice carried a barely perceptible hint of anticipation.

Ron slowly walked up to the display stand, holding the crystal lizard in his hands.

Bathed in golden sunlight, the lizard's scales shimmered with a dreamlike luster, as if each one were a meticulously crafted work of art.

"My work is a comprehensive enhancement of the original characteristics of the crystal lizard, especially its early warning ability and keen senses."

Ron's voice was steady and penetrating:

"While keeping its essence unchanged, we should maximize its inherent advantages."

He first demonstrated the lizard's intuitive perception of danger.

When several hidden energy fluctuations were released, the crystal lizard reacted instantly and precisely.

It can not only distinguish the direction and distance of danger, but also accurately indicate the type and intensity of danger through different body color changes.

"What's most special is that this lizard can sense mental interference."

Ron continued to explain, his tone calm yet powerful:

"This is an extension and enhancement of their innate abilities, rather than an external skill that has been forcibly instilled."

To prove this, he asked a randomly selected wizard to perform a weak mental probe on the lizard.

To everyone's surprise, the lizard not only detected the detection immediately, but also pinpointed the source of the probe precisely.

At the same time, the scales on its back instantly turned into a special purple color, representing the invasion of spiritual power.

"When exploring in the wild or encountering enemies, this ability can provide the wearer with all-around protection, avoiding any form of sneak attack or covert spying."

Ron summarized it as concise yet logically clear.

Next, the verification process moved into its most crucial stage—stability testing.

The lizard was placed in a specially designed energy field to simulate various complex environmental disturbances.

Regardless of changes in the energy field, the lizard remains perfectly stable, showing no signs of energy leakage or functional decline.

For a full ten minutes, while other contestants' works showed signs of fatigue or instability, Ron's crystal lizard remained energetic and performed as well as ever.

A burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the audience.

Even ordinary people who know nothing about bloodline modulation can appreciate the exceptional quality of this piece.

"Absolutely perfect!" Eve exclaimed softly from the VIP section, her amethyst eyes sparkling.
"You can't find a single flaw in my mentor's work!"

The mentors in the VIP seats were also exchanging evaluations.

"This attention to detail is truly admirable."

William commented, his eyes gleaming with professional appreciation:
“The placement of each energy node is just right, without any redundancy or deficiency. Such precise control is rare even among veteran modulators.”

Elliott nodded in agreement:

"His superb skills go without saying, but what is even more remarkable is his respect for and understanding of biological instincts."

His enhancements are built upon the lizard's inherent characteristics; they are a natural extension, rather than the forced infusion common in traditional modulation.

"This is the true art of bloodline modulation."

A look of understanding appeared in Valen's eyes:

"It's not simply about piling up energy, but about gaining insight into and reshaping the essence of life."

His philosophy is very close to the core idea of ​​ancient alchemy—to follow nature, rather than distort it.

Even Neumann, who had always held reservations, had to admit in his heart:
"To have achieved such skill at such a young age, it seems that the 'treasure-level' evaluation is not undeserved."

After carefully examining all the entries, the three senior modulators on the judging panel began the final scoring.

They not only observed the performance and stability of the artwork, but also used specially made alchemical instruments to conduct microscopic analysis of each energy node and blood vessel path.

Finally, a light lit up in front of each of them—gold, representing the champion they unanimously agreed upon.

"The jury made a unanimous decision."

Morris solemnly announced:
"The gold medalist of this year's 'Rainbow Ring' competition is—Ron Ralph, assistant coach of Crystal Spire!"

The entire audience erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.

Ron remained as composed as ever, nodded slightly, and walked onto the podium.

"The silver award winner is Jenny Hein, an instructor from the Tower of Resonance!"

Jenny smiled gracefully, her eyes filled with both regret and respect for the stronger, as she walked onto the stage to receive her award.

"The bronze medalist is Andrews Wilson, the tutor from Dark Hut!"

Andrews nodded and accepted the applause and congratulations from the audience.

The three award winners stood on the stage, receiving cheers and praise from the audience.

"The gold prize winner will receive a valuable original copy of the 'Lance Experiment Notes' and a reward of twenty magic stones."

Morris went on to announce:
"Therefore, according to the regulations, the winning entries will belong to the organizer."

There is no entrance fee to participate in the competition.

The winning entry goes to the organizer, which is essentially using the prize to thank the contestant for their bloodline modulation service.

"Silver and bronze prizes will be awarded twelve and five magic stones respectively, corresponding to their rankings."

In addition, you will receive a limited edition 'Lance Theory Anthology' and a rare materials set.

Ron's eyes finally lit up with satisfaction when he took the beautifully bound Lance Experiment Notebook.

For a seeker of truth, this notebook, which embodies the wisdom of ancient masters, is far more valuable than any material reward.

After the awards ceremony, the participants began to exchange experiences and insights.

Jenny approached Ron, her eyes filled with genuine admiration.

“Assistant Ralph, your work is truly amazing.”

Her brown eyes were full of admiration:
"Especially the enhancement of the Crystal Lizard's mental perception ability, the accuracy of which is simply unprecedented."

“You flatter me, Instructor Hein,” Ron replied modestly.
"Your work is equally impressive in terms of its environmental adaptability. That seamless metabolic adjustment mechanism must require extremely sophisticated energy control skills."

Andrews, Sophia, and several other contestants also joined the discussion, sharing their insights and technical details.

In academic exchanges, the initial competitive spirit was gradually replaced by an enthusiasm for knowledge exchange.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared at the edge of the crowd.

It was Müller, who had been disqualified earlier.

His face was still a little pale, but his expression had recovered.

Everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat heavy.

Muller took a deep breath and stepped forward.

"Colleagues, I am deeply sorry for my reckless behavior today."

His voice was deep and sincere:
“My rash actions have not only endangered myself, but may also cause irreparable damage to everyone present. This is an unforgivable professional mistake for a modifier.”

He turned to Ron, his eyes filled with gratitude:

“Especially assistant coach Ralph, if it weren’t for your timely intervention, the consequences would have been unimaginable. I owe you my sincere gratitude.”

(End of this chapter)