Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 304 Grace and Legacy

Eve stood at the edge of the observatory, the night breeze gently ruffling her black hair.

The recounting of her past had given her an unprecedented sense of relief.

It felt as if a heavy stone that had been weighing on my heart for many years had finally been removed.

But what followed was a deep sense of unease.

As a princess of the Crown Clan, she was taught from a young age to control her emotions and not to show vulnerability in front of outsiders.

Her outburst of emotion just now was already considered a loss of composure for her.

The girl took a deep breath, letting the cool night breeze soothe the restlessness in her heart.

Her amethyst eyes regained their clarity and focus.

That noble air that belonged to the royal bloodline returned to her like a tide.

"Let's stop acting on emotions."

Her voice returned to its calm and composed state, as if her earlier display of vulnerability had been nothing but an illusion:
"We should talk about something more practical."

This personality-switching transformation made Ron raise an eyebrow slightly.

He could sense Eve's inner struggle, but he felt even more admiration for her self-control.

The ability to regain control of one's emotions in such a short time is rare even among experienced formal wizards.

"The deep-seated operating mechanism of the rules of favors."

Eve walked back to the stone table, her slender fingers gently tracing the crystal patterns on its surface:
"This knowledge is crucial to your future development, and many of the details are not covered in detail even in the public collections of the Crystal Spire."

Ron leaned forward slightly, showing great interest.

In his value system, any knowledge that can be translated into practical power is worth studying in depth.

"First, I need to correct a common misconception."

Eve's voice carried a scholarly rigor.

Not all teaching relationships can create a genuine bond of gratitude between teachers and students.

In most cases, the grateful feedback students feel when they learn something from a teacher is like a polite expression of thanks; once the teaching stops, it quickly fades away over time.

She paused for a moment, her gaze becoming deep:

"Only when both teachers and students invest genuine and profound emotions, when students truly regard teachers as mentors in life, and when teachers genuinely care about students' growth, can a true bond of mutual benefit be formed."

Ron thought of Mrs. Allen, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

That strict yet loving old woman truly played an irreplaceable role in his growth.

“Once a true teacher-student connection is established, no matter how far apart they are, teachers can feel every breakthrough and growth of their students and receive tremendous benefits in return.”

Eve's tone became somewhat envious:
"This is why true mentors teach their students everything they know without reservation."

Because the stronger the students, the purer and richer the blessings the teachers receive.

Ron quickly analyzed the underlying logic of this mechanism in his mind.

He recalled his mentors, such as Soren, Yuni, Hayek, and Magnus, who had clearly provided him with feedback during his guidance.

When he advanced to become a formal wizard, he also received a great blessing.

But that feedback was clearly not comparable to Mrs. Allen's.

"Among my students, only one has established a genuine teacher-student bond so far."

Ron spoke truthfully, Lilia's face appearing in his mind:
“Every step she takes forward truly gives me a pure and blessing-like feedback, and this feeling continues to this day.”

Eve nodded slightly:

"This is normal. A true teacher-student relationship takes time to cultivate and requires a resonance between the two parties."

Her gaze lingered on Ron's face for a moment:

“I believe that over time, more students will build this deep connection with you.”

"Another point to note is that once a teacher-student link is established, mandatory constraints will arise."

Eve's tone turned serious:
"Neither side should intentionally harm the other, otherwise they will suffer a backlash on a spiritual level."

For students, these constraints are even more stringent.

If a student betrays or actively harms a teacher, the favor circuit will instantly reverse, transforming all the positive feedback into mental pollution, directly instilling it into the depths of the betrayer's consciousness.

"What will be the consequences?" Ron was very interested in this part.

"At best, it can cause mental instability; at worst, it can shatter the soul."

Eve said without exaggeration:
"There was once a Dark Sun-level wizard who became an idiot on the spot because he betrayed his mentor, and he could never recover."

This is an ironclad rule of grace, which even the Witch King cannot violate.

Therefore, there are many stories of relatives killing each other in history, but there are very few examples of teachers and students betraying each other.

In some ways, this rule makes the teacher-student relationship even stronger than that of family ties.

At this point, the girl glanced at him almost imperceptibly, then continued:

"Secondly, regarding the mechanism for obtaining benefits from the publication of academic achievements."

When your research findings are published and recognized by your peers, a special kind of 'legacy favor' is created.

"This favor is different from feedback between teachers and students; it comes from the dissemination of knowledge itself."

Eve's eyes lit up with excitement:
"Whenever someone is inspired by your paper, you receive a small but significant amount of positive feedback."

It may seem insignificant, but if the paper's impact is wide enough..."

Her voice became somewhat ethereal:

"A single excellent paper published in a second-tier journal can bring in the equivalent of several years' worth of benefits for dozens of ordinary students; a first-tier journal can bring in several times or even dozens of times that amount..."

Eve took a deep breath:

"It is said that the purity of that blessing can even help the Dark Sun Wizard maintain his sanity and clarity when constructing the nascent form of the Void."

"As for 'The Monument of Truth'..."

Her tone became devout, as if she were speaking of some sacred being:
"That is the highest academic hall of the wizarding civilization."

The discoveries that can be published there are all great discoveries that are enough to change the course of civilization.

Throughout history, many individuals have risen directly to the rank of Grand Wizard by virtue of their unique academic achievements.

Ron recalled his thesis on further expanding the simulated combat device, as well as his original theories on bloodline modulation and potion science.

Perhaps the value of these achievements is greater than he imagined.

"Lastly, and most importantly."

Eve's amethyst eyes were fixed intently on his eyes:

“If your current level of mental pollution is not severe, I strongly suggest saving your blessings as much as possible, rather than using them immediately for cleansing.”

"Why?" Ron's eyes sharpened; his intuition told him that this contained important information.

"Because at a higher level, the role of grace is far more than just removing pollution."

Eve explained, a deep light flashing in her eyes:

"When constructing complex spell circuits, Moon-level wizards need a large amount of Pure Grace to stabilize the energy resonance between multiple spells."
When a Dark Sun-level wizard creates a nascent form of a Void, Grace is an indispensable 'soul adhesive';
The great wizard wanted to transform the conquered other world into his own exclusive domain…

Her voice sounded somewhat distant:

"The amount of favors required is almost despair-inducing."

Ron leaned forward slightly: "Could you elaborate?"

“To establish a complete ‘nation’ requires bringing the entire population, civilization, and even the rules of the world under the control of the conqueror.”

Eve's tone carried a depth beyond her years:

"This is not merely a military conquest, but a complete assimilation at a higher level. And favors are the 'lubricant' for this assimilation process."

She shook her head with a wry smile:

“My mother once mentioned that even if we were to establish a small, alien realm that is far removed from a true ‘nation,’ the total benefits generated by a few thousand ordinary apprentices would be just a drop in the ocean…”

Ron silently calculated this astronomical figure, gaining a completely new understanding of the realm of the Great Wizard.

No wonder Mrs. Allen said that the difference between a Grand Wizard and a Regular Wizard can no longer be measured by a simple comparison of strength.

"Alright, let's now proceed with today's spell model optimization training."

Eve stood up again, and that extreme focus returned to her eyes:

“Please demonstrate your ‘Mental Blast’ so I can see the current build accuracy.”

Ron nodded and began to gather his mental energy.

Eve observed intently, her amethyst eyes able to see through every detail of the energy structure.

As a genius forced to devote all her energy to the study of mental power, her understanding of spell models has reached an astonishing level.

"The infrastructure is quite solid, and the energy density distribution is also very reasonable."

She nodded approvingly, then frowned slightly:

"However, there are a few areas where further optimization is possible."

Under her guidance, Ron was able to clearly sense the subtle but real inconsistencies within his spellcasting.

“Look at the energy flow here.” Eve’s mental energy, as delicate as silk threads, traced even more intricate paths within the energy cluster:
"If the straight-line impact is adjusted to a spiral progression, it will not only improve the penetration effect, but also reduce the magic power consumption by a small amount."

This fine-tuning, though seemingly simple, actually involves fluid dynamics.

With her guidance, Ron felt that his "Mental Blast" had indeed become more refined and efficient.

This improvement is not a radical change, but rather a meticulous, craftsman-like refinement.

"in addition……"

A thoughtful look appeared in Eve's eyes:
"Based on my observation, you seem to have already come into contact with theories related to the time system?"

I could sense some… very subtle fluctuations in time from your mental blast.”

Ron's heart skipped a beat.

He had indeed witnessed the "Triple Blast" while observing Erica's historical memories, but he never expected it to leave a mark on his own spell.

“I…do know something about it,” he cautiously admitted.

A look of approval and excitement flashed in Eve's eyes:

"That's great! 'Triple-phase shockwave' is an advanced form of mental attack that requires simultaneous attacks at three points in time: the past, present, and future."

Her voice became unusually serious:

"Although mastering this technique requires a mental strength of at least the Moon-level, you can first try to construct a prototype of 'Dual-Phase Blast'. By releasing mental energy with a time delay, you can create continuous impacts in a very short time."

For the next half hour, Eve explained in detail the key techniques of time-delay attacks.

Her theoretical knowledge was so extensive that even a learned man like Ron was amazed.

"The key lies in the 'layered anchoring' of mental strength."

As Eve explained, she used her mental powers to construct a diagram in the air:
"You need to divide your mental energy into two layers. Release the first layer immediately and release the second layer later, creating a superimposed effect."

The difficulty of this technique lies in precisely controlling the timing of the second attack while maintaining the power of the first.

Under Eve's patient guidance, Ron began to experiment with this entirely new attack pattern.

Although it is far from reaching the true "triple-phase shockwave", this double superposition effect does significantly enhance the power of his mental attacks.

………………

Upon returning to his residence, Ron went straight to the meditation room.

Tonight's exchange was very fruitful for him, especially Eve's in-depth explanation of the grace rule and the theoretical guidance on the "three-phase explosion".

He could sense that his "mental blast" was on the verge of a breakthrough, like a pupa about to emerge from its cocoon.

"It's time for one last exploration."

He took out his silver pocket watch and felt the subtle warmth emanating from its surface:
"There must still be some essential techniques in Erica's combat memories that I haven't fully grasped."

Ron re-entered a meditative state of historical research, his mental energy extending like a probe, once again touching the ancient time marks on the pocket watch.

This time, he didn't watch the fierce battle with the Time Hounds, but focused all his attention on the moment Erica unleashed "Triple Blast".

In the almost frozen flow of time, he clearly saw how the legendary wizard manipulated mental power.

Erica's mental world presents a complex structure beyond comprehension, with countless silver threads weaving a network of time within it.

When she activated the "three-phase shockwave", these threads instantly split into three bundles, anchored at three time points: the past, the present, and the future.

"It's not just a simple mental breakdown..."

Ron suddenly realized:

"It's a 'time replication' of mental energy, projecting the same attack intent onto the timeline!"

The sophistication of this technique far exceeded his expectations.

Erica doesn't maintain three different attacks simultaneously; instead, she makes the same attack repeat at different points in time, creating a perfect superposition across time.

As his understanding deepened, Ron felt subtle changes beginning to occur in his mental world.

The originally simple "mental explosion" structure began to layer and reconstruct, forming a more complex and precise energy pattern.

The feeling was like suddenly moving from a two-dimensional painting to a three-dimensional sculpture, giving the entire attack mode a completely new dimension.

[Mental Blast (Proficient) Experience Points +1]

Breakthrough! Mental Blast (Proficiency 100/100) → Mental Blast (Mastery 1/300)

[Characteristic "Hysteresis Cycle" → Advanced Characteristic "Disorder Perturbation"]

[Disorder and disturbance:]
When a mental attack hits a target, it creates a miniature distortion field around that target.

The Distortion Field not only prolongs the effects of confusion but also interferes with time-related abilities.

At the moment of breakthrough, Ron felt an unprecedented surge of inspiration.

It's not just about improving skill levels, but about gaining a completely new understanding of the essence of power.

He tried using the improved "Mental Blast" and immediately felt a qualitative change.

The attack was no longer a momentary shock, but a continuous mental shock.

Like a pebble thrown into a goal-oriented mindset, creating ripples.

The newly acquired "chaotic disturbance" property gives him the initial ability of "two-phase shockwave".

Although he is not yet able to launch a true simultaneous attack across three time points, he is already able to launch two mental attacks in a very short time through precise control.

"This is the key to advancing to the Moon-level."

Ron took a deep breath, recalling the three goals Yutel had mentioned for advancing to the Moon-level:
"The first requirement is a composite spell circuit."

Utter explained:

"Morning Star Wizards can usually only maintain one or two spells at a time, and the auxiliary spells are often weak."

Moonlight-level wizards, on the other hand, can construct a complete network of spell circuits, precisely controlling the strength and effects of multiple auxiliary spells while casting their main spells.

This is not merely an increase in quantity, but a qualitative leap in control precision.

"To build a composite spell circuit, you need to incorporate the 'Mental Energy Diversion' technique into your daily spellcasting."

In this way, when you cast a primary spell, the remaining mental energy will automatically be diverted to secondary spells, forming a mutually beneficial energy network.

Yutel's phantom traced a complex symbol in the air, a miniature diagram of an energy structure:
"Like this, the main spell is in the center, and the auxiliary spells surround it, interconnected through specific energy channels to form a complete cyclic system."

"The second core system is the mental shock grid," he continued.
"This is an advanced application of 'Mental Blast,' which requires upgrading your mental attack capabilities from a single impact to a multi-layered network attack."

Morning-level wizards typically employ linear mental attacks, while Moon-level attacks are multi-dimensional and grid-like, capable of simultaneously impacting the target's mind from multiple angles and levels.

“To construct a mental shock grid, one needs to master the technique of ‘layering energy structures’.”

Using this technique, your mental attack is no longer a simple shockwave, but a complex structure composed of multiple energy grids, capable of bypassing most mental defenses and directly attacking the target's core consciousness.

"The third core system is the radiation field control matrix."

Yutel looked at him, her voice filled with eager anticipation:

"Given your 'star projection' characteristic, this should be relatively easy for you to grasp."

A Moon-level wizard's radiation field is no longer a simple energy overflow, but a multi-layered, multi-functional control system capable of dividing the radiation field into different functional layers as needed.

"To construct a radiation field control matrix, it is necessary to master the techniques of 'field separation and fusion'."

This technique allows your radiation field to expand and contract like breathing, freely switching between different ranges and intensities.

Ron carefully noted down this key information in his mind, thinking about how to incorporate it into his training plan.

“In short,” Yutel concluded:
"The Moon-level is not just an increase in power, but a qualitative change in the precision and complexity of control."

A true Moon-level wizard can sustain three to five auxiliary spells while casting a primary spell.

It also uses its radiation field to make microscopic adjustments to the surrounding environment, maintaining a high degree of strategic flexibility even in intense combat.

"This is why there is such a significant gap between Moon-level and Morning-level."

Ron described the change as he understood it: "It's not just a quantitative accumulation, but a qualitative leap."

“That’s right.” Yutel nodded firmly.
"The leap from Moon-level to Dark Sun-level is a further fundamental transformation."

Dark Sun-level wizards began constructing the prototype of the ethereal body, preparing for the qualitative change in the life level of the Great Wizard.

This is no longer about manipulating external energy, but a fundamental change in its own form of existence.

Moon-level wizards are elites anywhere they are, and can be considered powerful individuals who can stand alone.

Even within a top-tier wizarding power like the Crystal Spire, they are an absolute mainstay.

Those sent abroad, like Hayek, could directly rise to the highest leadership positions.

With the breakthrough in "Mental Blast", he has made substantial progress in the Mental Concussion Grid.

The next step is to expand this dual attack into a three-dimensional grid, forming a truly multi-dimensional psychological attack system.

As his strength increased, Ron also became keenly aware that he would face an even more complex situation.

According to what Yutel had said before, great power is both protection and curse.

Every breakthrough means more attention, higher expectations, and more dangerous enemies.

"Cassandra will be back in three months."

He looked out at the starry sky:
"At that time, the Crystal Spire and even the entire Central Land may be in turmoil... We must prepare in advance."

(End of this chapter)