Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 447 The Indigenous Peoples of the Universe
"Start with the most important things."

Ron's gaze fell on the thick book, "The Complete Guide to the Extraordinary," and a surge of anticipation welled up in his heart.

The eyeball embedded on the cover is slowly turning.

When he reached out to touch the book, his eyes immediately focused intently on it.

"An interesting alert mechanism..."

Ron activated "Supernatural Recognition" and carefully examined the structure of this legendary book.

In his unique perspective, the entire book is like a living organism, with each page made of a special semi-transparent material, and the surface flowing with text that changes like mercury.

These texts are not fixed; rather, they automatically adjust their complexity based on the reader's comprehension and knowledge level to ensure that the information is conveyed accurately without causing cognitive overload.

Even more astonishing is that fine, silver energy threads, as thin as hair, flow between the pages, forming an extremely sophisticated protective network.

Any attempt to forcibly spy on or copy content will trigger these protection mechanisms.

"Let me see what this legendary 'encyclopedia of the universe' actually records..."

He carefully turned to the first page and was immediately struck by the densely packed signatures of the compilers on the title page.

The first thing you see is a solemn inscription written in ancient shamanic script:
"Dedicated to all seekers of truth who yearn to explore the unknown frontiers."

But please remember, some truths are more terrifying than ignorance, and some knowledge, once acquired, can never be forgotten.

Below the inscription is the information about the compiler, which commands respect:
The chief editor of the first edition of "The Complete Explanation of the Extraordinary":
"Holy ███, King of Revelation, Year 1247 of the Second Age"

Ron felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing the title.

King of Revelation, that was an early title for the third of the four cornerstones, "Apocalypse".

However, it seems that the name was erased by some mysterious force, which is understandable.

Generally speaking, once someone reaches the level of a Witch King, their true name acquires power.

As for demons, needless to say, the mere thought of their names could bring disaster.

Therefore, erasing names here is also a way to protect readers.

"This book was compiled under the authorization of the 'Temple of Truth,' the highest council of the wizarding civilization, and aims to provide future scholars with a standard paradigm for classifying cosmic civilizations."

Warning: This book uses the wizarding civilization's cognitive system as a classification standard; other civilizations' self-perceptions may differ significantly from this.

Upon seeing this explanation, Ron's heart stirred.

So that's how it is. The classification system of this book is entirely based on the perspective of wizarding civilization.

This practice itself reflects the transcendent status of wizard civilization in the known universe.

Only civilizations that are powerful enough and have a wide-ranging influence are qualified to set ranking standards for other civilizations in the universe.

Continuing to look down, more signatures come into view:

"Latest compilation date: Late Third Age"

Below this signature are dozens of other signatures.

Each one represents a legendary figure in wizarding history, including many names he is familiar with:

Supplementary Revisions:
Pandora, the Fairy Witch, Mid-Second Era
The Eye of Observation, Late Second Era

Selna, Lady of Blood, Mid-Third Era

Hector, the paradoxical poet, mid-Third Age
......"

Error correction:
Recorder Gould, Late Third Age

......"

He smiled knowingly when he saw the names and titles of the two witch kings before they became kings.

But what surprised Ron the most was the last signature, written in ink as black as the night sky:
The most striking feature is the last signature, written in ink as black as the night sky:
"63rd Edition Revised by: Saint ████, King of the Evening Bells, Late Third Era"
'When the final bell tolls, all will return to nothingness. But before that, let the light of wisdom illuminate the darkness.'

The King of Evening Bells is the title of the Witch King during the "End of Death" period, one of the four cornerstones.

The name "The End of Death" was also erased.

Two consecutive generations of "foundational" level demon gods participated in the compilation of this book.

This made Ron realize the true value of the book in his hands.

Turning to the title page, a striking warning line immediately comes into view:

[Warning: This book contains information about higher-dimensional cognition and deep cosmic information.]

Before reading, please ensure that your mental strength is at least at the Moon level or above, otherwise it may lead to irreversible consequences such as mental pollution and cognitive collapse.

It is recommended to prepare sedatives before first reading.

As the text appeared, a breathtaking 3D star map projection began to emerge on the pages.

Countless points of light flickered in the void, each representing a known quadrant region.

But this is not a simple two-dimensional diagram; rather, it is a complete three-dimensional structure that reveals the true form of the entire known universe.

"My God..."

Ron gasped, awestruck by the sheer scale of the star map.

Each quadrant is a vast spatial region containing countless star systems and worlds.

The scope of just one quadrant may exceed the entire scale of the "observable universe" in his previous technological world.

This star map is marked with a total of 49 such quadrant regions!

"The true scale of this universe..."

He tried to comprehend the unimaginably grand scene before him and felt the insignificance of his own existence.

Specific statistics appear below the star chart:

"Observed quadrants: 49"

156 advanced civilizations have been confirmed.

The extraordinary system has been recorded in 477 categories.

Number of cross-quadrant explorations: 742

Total number of casualties: [This data is encrypted]

Quadrant distance measurement:

1. Shortest time for interquadrant travel: 3 years (Grand Wizard level spatial teleportation)
2. Average time for cross-quadrant voyages: 150-300 years (for conventional exploration teams)

This speed... He remembered that Cassandra's journey between the main world and the fourth quadrant wasn't this troublesome.

Could it be that some key technological breakthrough has been achieved from the end of the Third Age to the present?

Next to the data are the King of Revelation's own handwritten reflections:
"When I first realized the true scale of the universe, I was so shocked that I couldn't speak."

I originally thought that the quadrant I was in was the whole world, but I found that it was just one of countless similar regions.

But as I delved deeper into the exploration, I began to understand:
It is precisely this boundless vastness that gives intelligent life infinite possibilities.

There are also annotations from other scholars at the edge of the page:

"The awe-inspiring nature of 'Apocalypse' is understandable, but we should not be intimidated by its sheer size."

The key is to understand the laws governing the universe. —The Eye of Observation

"The scale of the universe is indeed beyond imagination, but this also means more opportunities for exploration and unknown secrets."

Every expedition has the potential to yield groundbreaking discoveries. —Pandora, the Fairy Sorceress

A single quadrant has such a terrifying scale, and the distances between quadrants are equally despairingly vast.

In such a universe, civilizations in different quadrants are almost completely isolated.

A civilization capable of exploring across quadrants is already an extremely powerful entity.

He turned to a new chapter, which mentioned something he was very interested in.

Chapter 3: The Files of the Transcendent (Excerpt)
[Wizard Civilization - The Three Cornerstones]

Ancestors: The Source of Knowledge and Heritage

The Creator: The Sovereign of Creation and Destruction

Apocalypse: The embodiment of wisdom and revelation

Status: Confirmed to be beyond the material universe

Scope of impact: Cross-quadrant level

【Mechanical Consortium - Alfa 0001】

Features: A super intelligence formed by the fusion of countless mechanical consciousnesses.

Abilities: Perfect prediction, real-world calculation, logical reconstruction
State: Semi-detached state

Note: This transcendent being appears to be attempting to transform the entire universe into a gigantic computing system.

【The Great Abyss - Mother】

Characteristics: The origin of chaos and madness

Abilities: Reality distortion, causality reversal, logic collapse
Status: Sealed by multiple transcendent beings

Note: The awakening of this being may cause the collapse of the real-world laws of the entire quadrant.

Every record surpassed by others made Ron feel insignificant.

These beings have completely transcended the concept of conventional life; their power is sufficient to influence the very laws governing the universe.

"The Four Cornerstones were able to stand out from such an existence..."

He gained a deeper understanding of the essence of wizarding civilization.

However, the book also raises a thought-provoking question:

Where did the transcendents go after they transcended the material universe?

Do they still maintain an interest in the original civilization?
No civilization can provide definitive answers to these questions.

"The only thing that can be confirmed is that the transcendence of those who transcend seems to follow some higher-level law."

It's as if guided by some invisible 'will'...

This description reminded Ron of the "higher being" mentioned by the King of Illusions. Perhaps there are even more mysterious levels above the Transcendent?
The star map continues to expand, revealing a more detailed classification system:
[Classification Standards for the Universe Level of Wizard Civilization]

"This classification system was developed by the 'Truth Court' and is based on a comprehensive assessment of factors such as a civilization's technological level, sphere of influence, and the upper limit of individual strength."

Level I - Embryonic Level: Single-planet civilization, mastering basic energy utilization
Representatives: Most primitive intelligent races
Level II - Expansion Class: Galactic civilizations with the ability to travel freely within their star systems.

Representatives: Steel Federation, Crystal Mind Civilization...

Level III - Starfield Level: Rule over an entire starfield and master the fundamental laws of spacetime.
Representatives: Republic of Vital, Rainbow Elf Alliance...

Level IV - Quadrant Level: Influence covers all quadrants, possesses dimensional interference technology.

Representatives: Ancient Dragon Nation, Mechanical Consortium...

Level V - Transcendent Level: Civilizations that give birth to "Transcendent Beings," whose power touches the essence of the universe.

Representative: Wizard Civilization

In this classification system, only the Wizard Civilization is specifically marked as a "Level V Civilization," with detailed explanations provided:
"Wizard Civilization: The Only Confirmed Level V Civilization"

1. Possesses multiple confirmed transcendents.

2. Master cross-quadrant stable navigation techniques

3. A unique 'benefit' system provides individuals with almost unlimited development possibilities.

4. Among known civilizations, it has the largest number of transcendent beings and the strongest overall strength.

The King of Revelation left behind a profound reflection here:
"I hesitated when I was developing this classification standard."

Is it too arrogant to judge other civilizations by our own standards?

But after careful consideration, I believe this is necessary.

The strong have an obligation to guide the weak; it is their responsibility.

Of course, I also acknowledge that this classification system has limitations.

Every civilization has its unique values ​​and wisdom, and everything should not be simply measured by strength.

But in this dangerous universe, strength often determines survival.

Our classification can at least help other civilizations recognize their own place and make the right choices.

There are annotations by Selna, the Lady of Blood, at the edge of the page:
"Apocalypse's original intention was good, but reality is often much crueler."

This classification system was later used by researchers to measure the difficulty of civilizational invasion.

Below are Gould's historical annotations:

"From a historical perspective, this classification system has indeed influenced subsequent patterns of interaction between civilizations."

It has both promoted the development of cross-quadrant exploration and provided a theoretical basis for some radical policies.

History is always complex; we cannot judge it simply as right or wrong.

Seeing this, Ron felt a surge of pride.

It turns out that the wizard civilization holds such a transcendent position in the entire known universe.

It is not only powerful, but also the setter and judge of the overall level of development of civilization in the universe.

But what followed completely captured his attention:

[Quadrant isolation zone and the threat from indigenous people]

There are natural 'isolation zones' between quadrants.

These regions are characterized by:
1. Extremely barren, with almost no celestial bodies or energy sources.
2. The spatial structure is abnormally unstable, and conventional navigation equipment completely fails.
3. The flow of time is severely distorted, which may result in time reversal or acceleration.

4. Numerous spatial rifts and dimensional traps exist.

The King of Revelation recorded his personal experience here:
"I will never forget the fear I felt when I first entered the quarantine zone."

It is not simply 'emptiness' there, but a positive 'negation'.

It felt as if my very existence was wrong; every moment I lingered there made me feel like I was being slowly 'erased' by something.

The most terrifying thing was the silence.

It's not that sound is missing, but that the very concept of sound doesn't exist.

In that kind of environment, you might start to doubt whether you ever truly existed.

"But what really hinders cross-quadrant exploration is not these natural obstacles."

Rather, they are mysterious entities that inhabit the isolation zone—we call them 'Dominators' or 'Scavengers'.

A chilling illustration appeared on the page.

It was a distorted existence that could not be described in words; it had no fixed form and was more like a tear in space itself.

Everything around us—starlight, matter, even time—is being devoured by some unseen force.

Characteristics of the Dominator:

1. It has no fixed physical form and feeds on 'existence'.

2. It can directly erase any trace of the person who came into contact with it.
3. Extreme hostility towards any form of civilized activity.
4. Suspected to be the oldest native inhabitants of this universe.

The King of Revelation's description of the ruler is filled with awe and fear:

They are not 'attacking,' but 'correcting.'

It's as if our later civilizations are a desecration of the original order of the universe.

Their mission is to restore everything to its original state of nothingness.

You cannot communicate with them, understand their motivations, or even be sure if they truly possess 'consciousness'.

They are pure negation, the opposite of existence.

An observant eye left a calm analysis at the edge of the page:
"The behavior patterns of the rulers suggest that they do possess some form of intelligence, only that this intelligence operates in a completely different way from ours."

Their 'cleaning' behavior is purposeful and systematic; it is by no means a simple instinctive reaction.

The paradoxical poet Hector's annotations are even more emotional:
“I tried to understand their motivations, but eventually gave up.”

Some things simply cannot be understood using our cognitive framework.

The important thing is to learn to coexist with them, rather than to conquer or destroy them.

"According to the speculation of 'Apocalypse,' the rulers may be the original species at the birth of the universe."

They view all later-emerging intelligent civilizations as 'invaders' and are dedicated to restoring the universe to its original state of nothingness.

Upon seeing this, Ron recalled the mysterious "devourer" from "The Star Eater's Ramblings".

The similarity between the two led him to a terrifying suspicion.

Could the "devourer" be a member of the Dominator race?
He continued reading:
"At the end of the Second Era, civilizations from multiple quadrants jointly launched the 'Dominator Expulsion Plan' in an attempt to completely eliminate these threats."

The result was disastrous:

1. Of the 24 civilizations involved in the operation, 19 were completely wiped out in the war.

The spatial structure of 2.3 quadrants suffered irreparable damage.

3. The ruler's sphere of influence actually expanded by about 30%.

"The situation was only brought under control after the intervention of transcendent beings such as the 'Progenitor'."

Through some unknown method, the transcendents have bound most of the rulers to the quadrant isolation zone.

But the price is—[This content requires Grand Wizard privileges to view].

In the final revision, the King of Evening Bells added his own insights:
"As the final compiler, I must acknowledge a harsh reality:"

The ruler has never truly been 'defeated'.

What the progenitors did was more like reaching some kind of 'agreement' or 'balance'.

This balance has lasted for countless years, but I worry that it won't last forever.

A new era is dawning, and rulers may rise again; those who follow must prepare for it.

This history made Ron frown.

Even when multiple civilizations united, they still suffered such a crushing defeat when faced with these primitive rulers.

No wonder cross-quadrant exploration is so dangerous, and no wonder so few civilizations are capable of cross-quadrant activities.

But a question also arose in his mind:
If the Dominators are so powerful, why have Cassandra's expeditions been able to conduct cross-quadrant activities relatively safely in recent decades?

A bold hypothesis formed in his mind:
"Could it be... that Cassandra reached some kind of agreement with those rulers through 'The Star Eater's Whispers'?"

"If the 'Devourer' is indeed one of the Dominators."

"Then Cassandra, having cultivated the 'Whispers of the Star Eater' to an extremely deep level, should theoretically be able to communicate with it in some form..."

"This also explains why she was able to enable Moon-level wizards to teleport across quadrants, and why the expeditionary force's mortality rate was significantly reduced..."

However, this is just speculation and lacks concrete evidence.

Moreover, even if the speculation is correct, the specific content and cost of the agreement are still unknown.

Turning the page, he saw something that interested him even more:

The Uniqueness and Heritage System of Wizard Civilization

"The wizard civilization is able to occupy such a transcendent position in the universe."

Beyond its formidable individual strength, its most important asset is its unique system of 'civilization dissemination' and 'base establishment'.

“Starting from the Grand Wizard stage, every wizard is encouraged to establish their own ‘base’ in another world.”

This is not only a symbol of power, but also an important way to pass on civilization.

The King of Revelation recorded his thoughts in detail here:
"The establishment of bases is one of the greatest innovations of our civilization."

It is not merely a manifestation of individual power, but also the core mechanism for the continuation of the entire civilization.

Every successful base established is equivalent to planting a seed of civilization in the universe.

These seeds will take root, sprout, grow strong, and eventually become a new branch of our civilization.

In this way, the wizarding civilization was not conquering, but reproducing and evolving.

(End of this chapter)