Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 373 New Form of the Demon Sword

At the heart of the chaotic storm, the lingering warmth of the newly forged demon sword still flowed through Ron's veins.

The demonic sword hovered in front of him, its silver luster appearing both eerie and beautiful under the illumination of the abyssal energy.

The core magic amplification crystal was pulsating slowly, like the heartbeat of some living organ.

"It reacts like a living thing, it really is an activated magic sword..."

Ron observed the subtle changes that were beginning to appear on the surface of the magic sword.

The originally smooth blade began to grow delicate tentacle-like patterns.

These patterns wriggled, as if savoring the chaotic aura around them.

Not far away, sensing the danger emanating from outside the storm, Nari's countless eyes of varying sizes turned in a rhythmic manner in the same direction.

"my child……"

Her voice echoed deep within Ron's consciousness: "Don't look at your magic sword for now, those two old guys are already nearby."

The concentration of magic in the air began to fluctuate abnormally, like ripples suddenly appearing on a calm lake.

Ron activated "Supernatural Perception," and under his special vision, he saw disturbing sights.

The spatial structure in the distance is undergoing subtle distortions.

Two distinct and powerful forces were cautiously probing this place.

The first force exuded a primal and violent aura, filled with the smell of blood and destruction.

It seemed as if one could hear the dying roars of countless creatures on an ancient battlefield, a sound like a chorus from the depths of hell.

The second force is even more bizarre and unpredictable, dreamlike and illusory, full of twisted beauty.

It evokes images of dreams that shouldn't exist in the dead of night, that terrifying boundary between wakefulness and sleep.

"'Mad Bite' Mogroon and 'Nightmare Queen' Selena..."

Based on the information Nari had given him, Ron immediately realized the identity of the visitor.

Both of them are among the oldest and most dangerous apostles in the Abyss, with strength enough to rival a great wizard.

"They sent out their men to scout ahead."

Nari's voice grew even colder, and the dangerous undertones it carried caused the surrounding chaotic storm to stir.
"Those two old guys were hiding not far away, thinking that Mom wouldn't notice... What ridiculous caution."

As her emotions shifted, the entire storm environment began to enter a state of combat.

The previously relatively stable energy flow began to accelerate, and more distortions and cracks appeared in the space.

Ron felt this terrifying pressure, and his heart was filled with both anticipation and worry about the impending conflict.

The battle between the apostles will be a clash of powers beyond human comprehension.

Each strike is enough to alter the terrain, and each release of power can affect the real structure of a large area.

“Mom, is there anything I can do for you?” he asked.

Upon hearing this suggestion, all eyes turned to Ron, their light softening.
"My good child... actually wants to help his mother fight..."

Her voice was filled with emotion and relief:

"But darling, your strength is still too weak, this level of combat..."

"I know I can't directly participate in the battle."

Ron gently interrupted her, a thoughtful look in his eyes:
"But I can provide you with auxiliary enhancements. As an enchanter, I should be able to temporarily enhance certain parts of your body."

This suggestion caught Nari's eye.

Although she is powerful, as an Abyss Apostle, she has never received rune enhancement from the system.

If you can get extra buffs before the battle, it can indeed greatly increase your chances of winning.

"Then let's give it a try, my child."

Nari extended a smaller tentacle and cautiously approached Ron:

"But Mom's body is very sensitive to external magic, so you have to be extra careful."

Ron took out a finely crafted enchanted carving knife from his storage bag.

That was a high-level tool he had specially requested at the observatory, capable of withstanding a considerable amount of magical impact.

But the moment the carving knife touched the surface of Nari's tentacle, an accident occurred.

The sharp carving knife immediately began to emit white smoke, as if it had come into contact with strong acid.

The metal surface was riddled with corrosion pits, and the intricate rune circuits rapidly failed under the erosion of chaotic power.

In less than ten seconds, this valuable professional tool was completely ruined.

"Damn..."

Ron frowned as he looked at the wreckage in his hand, now only the hilt remaining.
“I overlooked the issue of differences in life levels; Nari’s chaotic nature will automatically erode any external energy.”

Without suitable enchanting tools, with his current abilities, he simply cannot complete the rune inscription on such a powerful being.

Forcing your way in will only lead to a backlash of magic, and may even cause permanent damage to yourself.

“Child, don’t push yourself,” Nari said with concern, sensing Ron’s frustration.

"Mom is already very strong, she doesn't need any extra reinforcement..."

"and many more……"

Ron suddenly remembered something, and his eyes lit up instantly:

"I have another option."

He slowly drew out the newly forged demonic sword.

The silver blade gleamed under the influence of the chaotic aura.

The core magic amplification crystal was also emitting a stable blue light.

"My magic sword... it's not a proper enchanting tool."

Ron's voice was filled with excitement:

"But it carries fragments of my soul, and at the same time establishes a deep connection with you through two-way communication."

This relationship allows it to withstand your chaotic power, and even resonate with it.

Looking at the strange weapon radiating a life force, Nari began to understand:

"You mean...using it as a medium?"

“That’s exactly right.” Ron’s thoughts were becoming clearer and clearer:
"The Demon Sword is the bond between us; it won't repel your power. Using it to inscribe runes should allow us to bypass the problem of chaos corruption."

This idea is theoretically valid.

The demon sword incorporates his bloodline essence and soul fragments, and was also influenced by the chaotic power of Nari during its forging process.

It is no longer a mere man-made object, but a special entity capable of coordinating two different forces.

"Then let's give it a try."

Nari extended his tentacles again, this time unintentionally extending the corrupted tentacle that had once eroded Ron.

But when she extended that tentacle that exuded an aura of death, her emotions became complicated again.

This is the most dangerous part of her power, and also the incriminating evidence of the harm she once inflicted on the "children".

"my child……"

Nari's voice was full of self-blame and guilt:
“That tentacle hurt you…maybe Mom should have cut it off…that way there wouldn’t be any more chances for it to hurt you…”

Countless tiny tentacles began to gather towards the contaminated touch, preparing to forcibly peel it off from the body.

"Wait a minute!" Ron quickly stopped her self-harm.

"That was just an accident. You were just testing my sincerity. And..."

He looked at the tentacle that exuded a terrifying pressure, a look of interest appearing in his eyes:
"From a tactical point of view, this tentacle is one of the more difficult attack methods to defend against."

If it can be strengthened, it might play a crucial role in the upcoming battles.

Upon hearing this explanation, Nari felt a little less guilty.

"You...you really don't mind getting close to it again?" she asked cautiously.

"Family members should not drift apart because of past misunderstandings."

Ron's answer was concise and firm, and he began to use the magic sword to touch the corrupted touch.

At that moment, as if sensing its thoughts, the demonic sword suddenly began to undergo subtle changes.

The network of runes on the sword's surface began to rearrange, as if sensing the dense chaotic aura around it.

The silver luster gradually deepens, transforming from a pure metallic texture into a more complex color.

The tentacle-like patterns began to writhe more actively, as if they were actively absorbing the surrounding chaotic energy.

[Special environment detected: Chaos Storm]

[The Demon Sword is undergoing a baptism of chaotic energy.] [Form unlock progress: 15%...32%...48%...]

Ron's eyes lit up; this was a development he had never anticipated.

"It is indeed a pleasant surprise..." He carefully observed the changes in the demonic sword:
"The chaotic aura is activating its latent form... This reaction is also consistent with the adaptive characteristics of Soul Steel."

In the chaotic environment created by Nari, the various qualities fused within the Demon Sword began to resonate.

The memory properties of Soul Steel and the energy conversion capabilities of Magic Amplification Crystals have gained new possibilities under this special environment.

The demonic sword began to change shape on its own.

The sword began to flow, like living mercury.

[Form unlock progress: 67%...78%...85%...100%...Completed!]

The double-edged structure gradually narrows, the hilt lengthens, and the guard becomes more refined.

The whole process was filled with a kind of organic beauty, like watching a flower bloom.

In the end, the magic sword transformed into a uniquely shaped large carving knife.

The blade was sharp, its surface shimmering with a faint silver light, interspersed with a dark gray hue from chaos.

[New form unlocked: Depicting Form]

[Warning: This form will enhance enchantment effects, but will increase mana consumption several times over.]

“It really has changed…” Ron felt the new feedback coming from the tools in his hands.

When he gripped the demon sword, he could clearly feel its sensitivity to the surrounding chaotic energy.

This sensitivity allows it to resonate with Nari's power, rather than passively enduring its corruption.

"Give it a try." Ron took a deep breath and began to focus on the enchanting work.

After silently circulating "The Star Eater's Ramblings" in his mind, his senses began to become exceptionally sharp, and his thoughts became as clear as crystal.

In this state, he could sense the vast and complex energy network within Nari's body.

Each tentacle is an independent power node.

"What I want to inscribe is the 'Effect Enhancement' rune."

Ron began working as he explained:
"This rune will not change the basic characteristics of your tentacles; it will only amplify their existing corrosive and destructive capabilities."

The carving knife lightly brushed across the contaminated surface.

As he expected, the chaotic aura did not repel the demonic sword.

Conversely, the energy within Nari began to resonate with the magic sword, providing additional stability for the carving process.

This feeling is extremely peculiar.

Through the magic sword, Ron was able to sense Nari's emotions and will.

That determination to fight to protect the "children";
That kind of excitement when facing a challenge;

There is also anticipation for the upcoming battle.

With this "active cooperation," every stroke of the rune flows smoothly and effortlessly.

The basic pattern for "enhanced effects" quickly took shape, but this was just the beginning.

With the amplification effect of the magic sword, Ron discovered that he was able to sculpt intricate structures far exceeding his usual level.

Those details that normally require a great deal of effort now become easy and natural.

"This feeling..." he analyzed in his mind as he continued working:

"The magic sword is not only amplifying my magic power, it is also guiding me to reach higher levels of enchanting techniques."

As the work progressed, the runes began to penetrate the energy network within the tentacles, establishing a direct connection with Nari's primordial chaos.

“Unbelievable…” Nari’s voice was full of astonishment:
"I can feel that tentacle is undergoing a gradual change... Child, what exactly did you do?"

“I’m not entirely sure either,” Ron answered honestly, fine beads of sweat beginning to appear on his forehead.

"The demonic sword seems to be guiding me to perform actions beyond my capabilities..."

Forcibly strengthening an entity far exceeding his own power level caused him to feel unprecedented pressure.

His magical energy was draining away at an alarming rate, and the emptiness made him feel dizzy.

But the work is not yet finished.

The final sealing step requires a large infusion of magic power to activate and stabilize all the rune networks.

"Hold on...just one last step..."

He gritted his teeth and poured almost all of his remaining magic power into the magic sword, leaving only a little bit to prevent it from being completely depleted.

The entire network of runes was illuminated, emitting a chilling dark glow.

As the luster gradually faded, the touch of contamination underwent an astonishing transformation.

The originally deep black surface now has a strange metallic luster, like silverware forged by starlight.

The internal energy flow becomes more active and regular, and the vascular-like glowing patterns can be clearly seen slowly wriggling under the skin.

Its corrosive power is increased several times over.

When the nearby seawater came into contact with the enhanced tentacles, it immediately began to bubble and boil, as if it had been injected with strong acid.

[Bonus: Magic (Proficient) Experience Points +1]

[Runeology (Proficient) Experience Points +1]

"It's a success..." Ron looked at his masterpiece, a sense of accomplishment welling up inside him.
"The effect is even better than expected. This tentacle now has the ability to completely erode beings of the same level in a short period of time."

Nari felt the new power emanating from the tentacles, his eyes filled with admiration for the "child's" talent:

"My baby is amazing! This level of enhancement..."

She carefully retracted her enhanced tentacles, fearing that an accidental release of power might harm Ron again.

Just then, a piercing sound of something cutting through the air came from afar.

That was a sonic boom produced by some kind of flying creature moving at high speed.

Sound waves are distorted in a chaotic environment, producing a strange echo effect.

Several black dots appeared in the sky, rapidly approaching the edge of the chaotic storm.

As the distance closed, Ron was able to see the terrifying forms of those creatures.

Two flesh-and-blood demons flapped their wings, which were made of skin and bones, and each flap brought up a storm of blood and gore.

Their bodies resembled skinned human giants, with exposed muscle tissue writhing in the air and constantly dripping viscous blood.

Even more terrifying are their faces, which are distorted aggregates made up of countless human faces pieced together.

Every face bore the pain of their past lives, their mouths opening and closing silently.

The three dream spiders are even more bizarre.

Their bodies are translucent, with colorful liquid flowing inside, changing like the aurora borealis.

At the end of each of its eight legs are human eyeballs, which change color and shape depending on the object being observed.

What's most disturbing is that in the center of their abdomen is a huge human female face.

Beautiful and eerie, but that beauty carries an unreal quality, like a nightmare that is too perfect.

"The Pathfinders have arrived."

The chaotic storm around Nari began to stir again: "Typical tactics of those two old guys."

“Honey, Mom is worried that you’ll get caught in the crossfire during the battle.”

She began to activate her body's life vesicle system: "Let Mom protect you in the safest place."

A special vesicle slowly separates from deep within its body.

This vesicle is completely different from the container that previously held the puppet.

It is directly connected to Nari's energy core and is one of the most important parts of her body.

“This is the core of Mom’s life,” Nari explained, her voice carrying a certain sacredness.
"Here, you will be protected by your mother's full strength."

Even the most powerful attack cannot harm you in the slightest.

Looking at the vesicle radiating a strong life force, Ron felt a surge of complex emotions.

Nari placed him near his own energy core, a level of trust that transcended the limits of language.

In the survival rules of abyssal creatures, even the closest of kin will not easily allow the other to approach their life core, which is their most vulnerable point.

For Nari, even the most ordinary Morning Star Wizard, if he were to risk his life, could inflict fatal damage on her in this position.

But now, the other party has deliberately led him here, completely exposing their vulnerable spot to him...

(End of this chapter)