Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 288 Time Flow Speed

After he finished writing, he infused the letter with magic.

The paper was immediately folded into a delicate paper crane, flapped its wings and flew out of the window, heading towards the mailbox.

After dealing with these matters, Ron finally had time to calm down and carefully study the "Lance Experiment Notes" he had obtained.

Although this notebook is just a copy, its production process is exceptionally exquisite, with each page bearing a special energy imprint, as if it has preserved some kind of spiritual mark of the original author.

The cover features an image of a translucent sphere floating in a beaker.

It presents different depths as the angle of light changes, like a living thing breathing quietly.

The first page of the notebook contains a brief preface.

The handwriting is hasty yet powerful, as if one can feel the author's emotions as they wrote it, even through the paper.
"Life, that eternal mystery, is both fragile and resilient."

We try to understand it and change it, but we often forget to respect its inherent laws and essence.

These notes record not only my successes, but also my failures and reflections.

May those who come after glimpse a corner of the mystery of life from this, and forever remember that the true master of life is not the conqueror of life, but the humble learner.

—Lanshewitt

Upon opening the notebook to the first page, Ron's eyes were immediately drawn to the deep red warning words.

"Abyss Modulation Experiment Log, recorded by Lanshervet."

Warning: This note involves experiments in the abyss. All content is for reference only. Do not attempt to reproduce it without proper precautions.

Below the warning is Lance's personal seal, a ring symbol formed by three intertwined snakes, representing his famous "three cycles" theory, as well as the "book seal" of the Truth Court Overseers.

The following content is a research log arranged in chronological order, recording Lance's entire process from initial conception to final success.

"Eternal Calendar 12876".

The 'Integration of Life' project begins today.

Conventional methods of bloodline modification and modulation are always limited by the organism's own tolerance limits and cannot break through fundamental limitations.

However, if a completely new life form can be created, fundamentally redefining the way life is organized and its energy cycle system, it may be possible to achieve an unprecedented breakthrough.

The first step is to find a basic life form with sufficient plasticity.

Ron continued reading, and Lance's notes detailed how he, then the Dark Sun Wizard, used various means to find suitable basic creatures.

Ultimately, he obtained a strange slime creature from a great wizard in an alternate world development project.

This creature has no fixed form, can freely change its appearance, and possesses an extremely strong ability to adapt to its environment.

"Eternal Calendar 12927".

After several years of domestication and experimentation, 'membranous phages' have been able to exist stably in our world.

However, its assimilation ability is too strong, and it will almost devour any biological tissue it comes into contact with, which is both an advantage and a problem.

The next step is to take it to the third layer of the abyss for a brief period of energy immersion, hoping to guide its properties in the desired direction.

Lance described the hierarchical structure of the Abyss in detail in his notes.

Especially starting from the third layer of "black sand and wasteland," the flow of time becomes significantly different from that of the outside world:

"The third layer, 'Black Sand Wasteland': A clear distortion of reality begins to appear, and the flow of time differs from that of the outside world. One day inside is roughly equivalent to three days outside."

The rate of biological mutation in this environment accelerates significantly, and the direction of mutation begins to be guided by the 'will' of the environment.

Interestingly, the black sand itself seems to possess some kind of collective consciousness, capable of influencing the direction of mutations in all life forms within its range.

"The fourth layer, the 'Twisted Jungle': the rules of reality are greatly loosened, the flow of time is further distorted, and one day inside is roughly equivalent to seven days outside."

Organisms in this environment will quickly undergo fundamental changes, potentially completely altering their biological classification.

Plants can become animals, and animals can take root and sprout.

Surprisingly, most of these organisms were able to maintain vital functions during the mutation process, as if it were a gradual evolution, rather than a collapse and death caused by mutation.

……

"Levels 6 and below: extremely difficult to reach and return from."

Based on limited observations, the abyss region starting from the sixth layer seems to have completely deviated from the physical rules we understand, becoming a kind of conceptual environment.

The flow of time may be dozens of times faster or even higher; one day inside may be several months outside.

Another direct characteristic is that this environment distorts the 'concepts' of organisms.

For example, the concept of a 'bird' might be distorted into 'a creature that can both fly and breathe underwater,' and individuals will automatically reshape themselves according to this new concept.

"This difference in the flow of time is both a gift from the abyss and part of its curse."

A gift? A curse? Ron, somewhat puzzled, continued reading:
"The abyss is an excellent experimental site. When meditating or engaging in other extraordinary cultivation, one can also obtain a multiplier effect on the corresponding time flow rate."

Starting from the sixth level, this special bonus becomes incredibly powerful.

While the flow of time accelerates, it does not shorten one's lifespan.

The cost was equally heavy.

The curse of the abyss intensifies with each change in the flow of time, eventually leading to an irreversible distortion.

I once witnessed explorers from below the fourth level using a warp device to quickly return to the outside world, only to be cursed and mutated into terrifying monsters the instant they returned to the surface…

Therefore, every time the flow of time changes, extra caution is needed; it's best to gradually reverse the process and allow yourself some transition time.

Ron was horrified by the discovery; dozens of times more pollution had accumulated and then erupted in an instant…

Even so, there are still explorers who flock to it, which shows how alluring it is.

Most importantly, even if the flow of time changes, its lifespan will not decrease rapidly.

Just like Corinna, Maxim, and Reynolds, a single successful exploration is enough to make him far surpass his contemporaries.

The subsequent notes went on to describe how Lance brought the membrane-like phages into the deeper layers of the abyss, allowing them to absorb energy in a special environment and gradually mutate.

"To solve some problems, I brought the 'membranous phage' back to the fourth layer of the abyss for modification experiments."

Under the pressure of that distorted environment, it gradually developed the ability to stabilize itself, maintaining the integrity of its own structure while absorbing external energy.

But the real breakthrough came from an accident.

When I mixed this modified 'membranous phage' with a slime mold native to the abyss, the two did not repel each other as expected, but instead merged into a completely new life form.

This was the original prototype of the 'autophagic slime'...

Ron quickly flipped through the pages summarizing the characteristics and experiments of the slime; this was what he already knew.

Then, Lance's next idea immediately caught his eye:

"After the success of the Slime project, I began to conceive my next goal—to create a real 'active blood vessel harmonizing medium'."

Unlike slimes, which can only passively display bloodline quality, this medium can actively participate in the bloodline harmonization process, automatically correcting imbalances in energy flow and greatly increasing the success rate and upper limit of modulation.

In theory, if this medium can be successfully created, it will completely change the way bloodline modulation is done, allowing even inexperienced beginners to complete relatively complex modulation tasks.

What concerns me most is that it may offer new possibilities for bloodline fusion that was once considered impossible.

I call this technology the 'Key to Harmony'. We have completed the initial theoretical framework, but there are still many technical obstacles to its actual creation.

The first priority is to find a suitable basic life form that has extremely high adaptability and self-reconstruction capabilities.

The 'Queen of Illusions' suggested that I use certain special creatures from her realm as a base, creatures that are naturally capable of morphological variability and high adaptability.”

After turning a few more pages, the tone of the notes began to subtly change.

"In the year 13782 of the Eternal Calendar, trouble is coming."

Whenever I immerse myself in in-depth research, I always feel a cold gaze piercing through the dimensional barrier, straight into my soul.

I suspect it is 'He'.

……

"The curse has taken effect, and I can feel my life force slowly draining away."

The medical wizards were helpless; even the most advanced healing spells could only slow the spread of the curse, not completely eradicate it.

According to the 'King of Illusions,' this is an ancient curse from another world that gradually erodes the victim's spiritual core until the soul completely dissipates.

The saddest thing is that I know clearly that I don't have much time left, yet so many research projects remain unfinished.

The following pages recount how Lance, in the final stages of his life, continued his research tirelessly, attempting to accomplish as much as possible within the limited time he had.

He documented in detail further improvements to the autophagic slime, as well as a series of unfinished ideas.

"Eternal Calendar 14001".

Time is running out, and I must make a choice.

There are too many unfinished ideas, but with limited energy, I've decided to write down the most important ones first:

I. Preliminary Framework of 'Soul Resonance' Technology
This technology may be the ultimate breakthrough in bloodline modulation, allowing operators to directly influence the recipient's soul structure, rather than being limited to physical changes to the bloodline.

II. Theoretical Basis of 'Consciousness Archiving'
This is a bold idea I conceived with the 'King of Illusions'; we are attempting to create a method that can permanently preserve consciousness, potentially a crucial step in overcoming the decay of the soul. III. The Prototype of the 'Key to Harmony' is Perfected
This is currently the most likely project to succeed. I have completed the basic research, and the breakthrough lies in finding or creating a basic life form capable of supporting this kind of harmonizing ability.

Ron couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes.

Lance's ideas were more radical and ambitious than he had anticipated, especially the "consciousness archiving" technology.

They actually wanted to solve the problem of soul decay once and for all, a problem that even the Witch King and the Demon Gods might be helpless against.

The last few pages of the notebook contain Lance's final words, written at the end of his life.

"Eternal Calendar 14005".

My life is about to end; this will be my final record.

My research has reached its current limit, but there are still too many unfinished ideas and dreams.

If any future generations are able to truly understand and inherit my research philosophy and complete the ideas I failed to realize, they can use this notebook to travel to the 'Fairy Land'.

I have made a request to my most respected friend, the 'King of Illusions,' to obtain the illusory remains I left behind.

May the light of knowledge never be extinguished.

—Lanshewitt on the last day of his life

The handwriting on this last page is noticeably more shaky and disordered than the previous pages, indicating that the author's physical condition was already extremely poor at the time.

Even in the final moments of his life, Lance maintained an unwavering passion for knowledge and exploration.

Ron slowly closed his notebook, a complex and indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

Lance's research experience and philosophy, as well as his spirit of not giving up his pursuit even in the face of death, left a deep impression on him.

The concept of "the key to harmony" can be referenced in many ways, and it is currently the only thing that can be given a slight trial.

As for soul resonance and consciousness archiving... there's absolutely no need to consider them before becoming an Ancient Alchemist.

A thoughtful glint shone in his eyes.

"In addition, there are some projects that I can do right now, which I can try."

Lance's experimental notes naturally contained more than just those overly grandiose ideas.

For Ron at present, the most important part is actually providing the most orthodox "autophagy slime" preparation process.

Lance's notes emphasize that a seasoned modulator who wants to advance to become a true modulator master must start by cultivating his own unique "autophagic slime".

Ron's mind raced as he integrated the information in Lance's notes with his existing knowledge.

In particular, the detailed descriptions of each layer of the abyss and the specific data on the differences in time flow rates are extremely valuable and practical information.

Combining Lance's insights into how the abyssal environment influences biological mutations, he gained a new understanding of some of his previous doubts.

For the next few hours, he immersed himself in various ideas and theoretical derivations.

He could feel that his understanding of bloodline modulation was reaching a new level.

The theories on energy balance and adaptive adjustment in Lans's notes provided him with entirely new ideas and methods.

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It wasn't until late at night, when the last glimmer of light outside the window went out, that Ron finally stopped thinking and put away his notes and drafts.

The differences in the flow of time in the abyss, the possibility of modulation at the soul level, and the potential connection with the "King of Illusions".

There's still a lot to do tomorrow.

He murmured to himself, then closed his eyes and entered a meditative state.

………………

The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, bathing the entire space in a golden glow.

Ron had already finished meditating and was sitting at his desk continuing to work on the ideas he hadn't finished the night before.

He held a crystal in his hand, and through a special activation method, a thin layer of energy film appeared on its surface, reflecting the notes he had been organizing the night before.

This convenient way of recording and accessing information is a technology unique to the Central Land, and it is far more efficient than flipping through physical notes.

Ron intently read the flowing text on the crystal surface, referring to "Lance's Soul Resonance Theory."

The crystal revealed the core insights he had extracted from Lance's notes the previous night: the essence of soul resonance technology.

This means establishing a special energy channel between the operator and the recipient.

This allows the operator to directly perceive and influence the recipient's soul structure, rather than merely altering the bloodline at the material level.

If successful, this technology will completely break the current limitations of bloodline modulation.

This makes pure-blood transformation possible and can even repair deep bloodline contamination and defects.

"This is essentially the same as my 'furnace concept' and can be used as a reference."

Ron gently rotated the crystal, and the contents on its surface switched to his own conceptual notes.

The core of the furnace concept is to create a special "furnace" structure that can be separated without affecting itself.

It enables it to absorb, transform, and purify various pollutants, while simultaneously feeding back the transformed pure energy to the user.

Although the two techniques have different starting points and goals, they are strikingly similar in their operational methods at the soul level, and both seem to touch upon some more fundamental laws of the soul.

“Perhaps this is not a coincidence.” Ron began to think carefully:

"Perhaps on a deeper level, all research on the soul points to the same essence."

However, the current level of pollution accumulation is still within a controllable range.

After all, the abilities of the Grace Replenishment and the Pocket Watch Reset are continuously working, and the original contamination is removed after advancing to Morning Star, so there is no need to worry too much about this aspect for at least one or two years.

Therefore, he should be busy with more important things now.

For example, continue to improve and make initial attempts at the simulation device, and work harder in enchanting to strive for a new profession as soon as possible.

Ron opened his eyes, put the crystal back on the table, and turned his gaze to the gradually brightening sky outside the window.

The festive atmosphere still lingered in the city, and the decorations on the streets had not yet been taken down.

Some of the younger apprentices, some having just finished an all-night celebration, dragged their weary bodies back to their dormitories in the morning light.

“Even in the most rigorous academic environment, students are still like this.”

He sighed, his tone carrying the empathy of someone who had experienced it firsthand.

When I was a student, I would always party day and night during holidays, but I only entertained myself in my dormitory and at home.

However, now...

Ron stood up, walked to the balcony, and took a deep breath of the fresh morning air.

Even on his days off, he had to stick to a strict schedule and research plan.

Just as he was about to return to his study, a soft knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

"Master, breakfast is ready."

Ailan's voice came from outside the door, as gentle as a breeze.

"Okay, I'll be right over."

Ron agreed, took one last look at the crystal in his hand, and then left the room.

Inside the restaurant, a sumptuous breakfast was already laid out neatly.

Compared to the Black Mist Jungle, the ingredients in the Central Lands are undoubtedly more abundant and refined.

Various rare magical fruits and specially cultivated meats can provide energy and nourishment far exceeding that of ordinary food.

Ailan stood to one side, her emerald green figure appearing particularly vivid in the morning light;

Dyer floated by the pool, her big eyes slyly eyeing the food on his plate.

Ron forked a piece of fried meat and teased the little sea monster in the pool.

"Is your research going well, Master?" the tree spirit asked softly.

Ron fed the fried meat to Dale and nodded gently: "There has been some progress."

He didn't elaborate, but Ailan was already used to her master's concise way of communicating.

As Ron's right-hand woman, she knew when to ask questions, when not to ask them, and how to offer support in the appropriate way.

“Ailan, I’m very interested in the information about cultivating autophagic slimes in Lance’s notes.”

Ron said while eating breakfast:
"Help me organize the ways to obtain the relevant materials, and see if I can directly purchase the materials through the internal mentor channels of Crystal Spire."

(End of this chapter)