Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 449 Persist in the Visit!

At this moment, an even more magnificent scene appeared on the right side of the airship.

Some islands are shaped like inverted pyramids, with the apex pointing downwards and the base facing upwards;
Some are shaped like donuts, with upside-down crystal trees growing in the hollow center.

The roots of these trees grow upwards, while their branches hang downwards, each leaf a pure, magical crystal.

When a gentle breeze blows, the crystal leaves collide and make a crisp sound like wind chimes.

“Those crystal trees…”

Ron's eyes gleamed with the excitement typical of a researcher:

"Their growth patterns completely defy common sense."

"In shifting sands, common sense is often the most unreliable thing."

Samuel shook his head with a wry smile:

"I have seen fish swimming in the desert, stones that can sing, and even rivers that flow backwards."

"The only constant here is that everything is changing."

What impressed Ron the most was the enormous "Net of Sound" in the sky.

The wind element here is no longer an intangible and intangible entity, but is woven into transparent threads that can be seen with the naked eye.

These threads intertwine in the air to form a complex network structure, covering the sky for hundreds of kilometers.

Whenever the fiery tornado or the gravity-inverted island collides with the sound net, the entire sky resounds with heavenly harmonious music.

That kind of music transcends the limits of human hearing.

It works directly on the depths of the soul, allowing listeners to experience a tranquility and beauty that transcends the mundane world.

"This phenomenon..."

Ron tried his best to describe the spectacle before him using technical terms:
"Are the elements not in conflict with each other, but rather engaged in some kind of deep-seated coordination?"

"Your observation is very keen."

Samuel nodded approvingly:

"In shifting sands, conflict and harmony are often two sides of the same coin."

"Those seemingly contradictory phenomena are actually following a higher level of order."

"It's just that this order is beyond our conventional understanding."

The airship tossed and turned in the elemental storm for nearly an hour before gradually entering a relatively calm area.

But "calm" is relative.

The air was still filled with the dance of various elemental particles, and the sand dunes on the ground were constantly changing shape and color.

“Instructor Ralph, there is something I must remind you of.”

Samuel's expression turned serious, and his voice lowered slightly:
"In shifting sands, especially at night, never stare at the dunes for too long."

"why?"

Ron keenly sensed the dangerous implications behind the warning.

"because……"

Samuel hesitated for a moment, seemingly considering his words:
“Some areas of the shifting sands will look back at you.”

These words sent a chill down Ron's spine.

He recalled what he knew about the "observer paradox"—when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

"What are those areas...?"

he asked.

Nobody knows the exact answer.

Samuel shook his head, a deep sense of apprehension in his eyes:
"Some people say it is an 'observational remnant' left over from the Second Era experiments, while others believe it is the sensory tentacles of some unknown entity."

"But in any case, all those who stared at the dunes for a long time at night were found mentally unstable the next morning."

“They would keep repeating the same sentence: ‘It saw me, it remembered me.’”

………………

“Lecturer Ralph, we still have about two days before we reach the Sand Sea School.”

Samuel noticed Ron's somewhat reluctant departure and immediately realized what was going on:
"I have nothing else to do here. You can go back to your rest pod. There are soundproofing runes there, so you won't be disturbed by external elemental fluctuations."

“Thank you for your suggestion.” Ron nodded. “I do need some quiet time.”

Back in my assigned private cabin, the space was small but quite comfortable.

Soft armchairs, gentle crystal lighting, and a small table specifically for reading.

He took out "The Complete Guide to Extraordinary Things" from his storage bag and continued reading the part he hadn't finished.

As he turned the pages, the eyeball embedded in the cover slowly moved, gazing at his face.

Then, the book automatically turned to a specific chapter:
Chapter Twelve: The Lost Legacy of Necromancy

This chapter is protected by special black sealing runes, covered with densely packed warning text:
"Warning: Necromancy is a forbidden discipline; practitioners must bear the corresponding responsibilities!"

"Warning: Necromantic spells may cause mental corruption!"

Warning: The content of this chapter is for academic research purposes only and is strictly prohibited from practical application!

He flipped through the page three times in a row, and three warning messages popped up.

"Since it can be included in 'The Complete Explanation of the Extraordinary,' it means that this knowledge is still within the permissible range..."

Upon seeing these warnings, Ron fell into thought.

He took out a delicate, portable divination tool from his waist.

While portable divination tools are not as powerful as formal divination grids, they are sufficient for assessing basic security risks.

As for the "Paradox Dice"... he dares not use it casually unless something important happens.

The divination tool consists of a silver frame and a crystal core, with twelve small gemstones representing different omens set on its surface.

When spiritual energy was injected into it, the crystal core began to emit a faint light.

"Let me see how risky it is to read this content..."

He silently recited the divination question in his mind while observing the reactions of the gems.

The black agate, representing "death threat," remained dull;
Amethyst, which represents "spiritual pollution," has a slight shimmer, but the intensity is not high;

Sapphires, which represent "knowledge value," emit a bright brilliance.

Ultimately, the white diamond, representing the "overall assessment," steadily emitted a gentle glow.

"Risks are manageable, and returns are significant..."

Ron put away his divination tools, having made up his mind:
"Just reading the theoretical content shouldn't be a big problem."

He carefully unsealed the runes and opened this mysterious chapter.

The very first paragraph that caught his eye shocked him:

Necroscience, also known as the study of life and death, is an ancient discipline that studies the nature of life and the truth about death.

Contrary to popular misconceptions, the core of necrology is not simply the manipulation of corpses.

Rather, it explores the boundary between life and death, and understands the essential structure of the soul and the laws governing energy transformation.

The Lord of Revelation begins the chapter with a philosophical insight:

"In my travels through various worlds, I have discovered that death is not the end of life, but rather another form of existence."

Those so-called 'dead' have actually only entered a level that is beyond our direct perception.

The true significance of necronomics lies in establishing a bridge of communication between the living and the dead, revealing the most fundamental mysteries of existence in the universe.

The great wizard Gould added a meticulous annotation, characteristic of historians, in another place:

"According to my research in the archives of the Court of Truth, in ancient times, necromancers made great contributions to fields such as medicine, archaeology, and the study of the soul."

After the 'Eternal Plague,' necrology was completely banned, resulting in a huge gap in our research on the theory of the soul and the nature of life.

This kind of overreaction is truly regrettable.

Ron read on, pondering the words in his mind.

He deeply agreed with Gould's views.

While the lessons of history are important, completely banning a discipline is tantamount to cutting off one's own arms.

As he delved deeper into his reading, he discovered that the necronomical system was far more complex and profound than he had imagined.

This is not a simple matter of "summoning a skeleton army" or "mass-producing zombies".

Rather, it is a profound discipline involving the essence of life, the structure of the soul, energy conversion, and the boundaries of consciousness.

[Theoretical Foundations of Necrophysics]

Necroscience is built upon three core theories:
First, the law of the immortality of the soul:
The core consciousness of intelligent beings continues to exist in some form after the death of the physical body, only it is transferred to a different level of existence.

Second, the principle of life and death transformation:
There is a controllable energy conversion mechanism between life and death, and the two states can influence each other through specific spells and rituals.

Third, the memory materialization hypothesis:

All experiences and knowledge leave traces in the soul; these traces can be extracted, transferred, and reconstructed.

The observer inserts an analysis here:
"According to precise calculations, necronomics theory overlaps with modern psychomechanics and soul engineering by 67.3%."

This shows that necrophysics is not pseudoscience, but a complete system with a solid theoretical foundation.

Its ban was primarily political, not academic.

Ron felt a surge of excitement upon seeing this. This disciplinary framework, which emphasized both theory and practice, was precisely the research direction that interested him most.

The following content provides a more detailed introduction to the branches of necronomics:
Necromancer's Professional Divisions

"Unlike other branches of wizardry, necromancerism is not a standardized profession, but a highly personalized research direction."

Each necromancer will choose a different area of ​​specialization based on their interests and talents:
1. Psychic communication
2. Flesh and Blood Forged

3. The corpse is awakened…

When he tried to delve deeper into the specific cultivation methods, he discovered that the later chapters required higher access levels to unlock.

The sealing runes read:

"The following content requires Dark Sun Wizard level privileges, or special permission from the Court of Truth."

"It seems that the specific details of cultivation can only be learned after one's strength has increased."

Ron was somewhat disappointed, but he also understood the necessity of such restrictions.

Necrophysics is indeed a dangerous discipline.

Without sufficient strength and mental preparation, rashly engaging in cultivation could very likely lead to disastrous consequences.

He continued flipping through the readable parts, and was soon drawn to a particular chapter:
The Undead – The Highest Achievement in Necroscience

This chapter has relatively low access requirements; only a monthly access level is needed to view it.

"The immortal is the highest achievement in necromancy, but also the most dangerous choice."

Through the ultimate exploration of the boundary between life and death, the immortals gained the ability to truly transcend death.

They belong neither entirely to the world of the living nor entirely to the realm of the dead, but exist in a special state at the intersection of the two.

The King of Revelation listed the characteristics of the undead:

According to records, the undead possess the following abilities:
1. Near-immortal
2. Powerful soul manipulation ability

3. Perception that transcends the boundaries of life and death

4. Manipulation of life force…

Ron's breathing became increasingly rapid.

These abilities are the ultimate dream for any researcher.

Immortality means unlimited research time, and powerful perception allows one to explore deeper truths.

But the subsequent description gradually cooled his excitement:

"Traditional beliefs hold that the price of becoming immortal is enormous and irreversible."

First, there's the significant decline in emotional experience; second, there's the gradual alienation from the world of the living; and most terrifying of all, there's the mental pressure of perpetual loneliness…

However, the King of Evening Bells later adds an important supplementary explanation here:

"The above-mentioned traditional understanding contains significant misunderstandings due to the limitations of the times."

Modern necronomics research shows that the true process of immortal transformation is not simply a matter of 'severing ties with the living'.

Rather, it is an extremely complex and sophisticated engineering project focused on the soul.

Through special necromancy rituals, precious qualities such as memories, emotions, and personality can be stored in advance in a special soul container.

Once the transformation is complete, these stored traits will be reintegrated into the core of the Undead's existence.

This allows them to gain the ability to transcend death while still maintaining their complete humanity and emotional experience.

This ritual, inspired by mechanical civilization, aims to 'backup and reinstall' the soul, achieving both hardware upgrades and preserving its original software characteristics.

Seeing these detailed explanations, Ron's interest was rekindled.

"If it were truly possible to maintain complete humanity..."

Just as he was pondering this, the familiar transparent panel appeared in his mind:

[Occupation information detected: Undead (4.5 stars)]

Undead (4.5 stars) Job Change Requirements:

1. Required job for job advancement: Wizard/Necromancer (3 stars)

2. Mental strength reaches 20 or above (Grand Wizard level)

3. ? ? ?

4. Complete the "Soul Backup Ritual"

5. ? ? ?

Note: This career change path carries extremely high risks. Failure may result in permanent psychological damage or actual death.

Upon seeing the requirements for changing jobs, Ron took a deep breath.

A rating of four and a half stars means that this is an extremely high-level profession at the level of a Grand Wizard.

However, the requirements for changing jobs are also extremely stringent.

The requirement of "mental strength reaching 20" alone means that one needs to break through to the level of a Grand Wizard first.

"This is definitely not a path we can consider right now..."

Ron temporarily put this information aside:
"But at least now we know that this possibility exists."

He continued reading other related materials, but soon discovered that most of the in-depth theories required higher privileges.

Moreover, given his current knowledge base, even if he could read those materials, it would be difficult for him to fully understand their intricacies.

"Necrophysics is indeed a profound discipline..."

Ron closed the chapter, his feelings becoming complicated:
"It requires a lot of prior knowledge and long-term preparation; it cannot be mastered in a short period of time."

Unfortunately, he now has more pressing development goals.

Breakthroughs in bloodlines in the land of quicksand, career changes for historians, preparations for exploration of another world... these are all more realistic and urgent tasks.

"While the path of the undead is very appealing, I should focus my energy on the current development path."

He made a decision in his heart:

"We should wait until we become a great wizard, with greater strength and a broader perspective, before considering such a high-risk career change."

Moreover, social acceptance is also an important factor that cannot be ignored.

Even research-based necronomical contact can arouse suspicion and hostility from others.

In the current delicate environment, keeping a low profile is the wiser choice.

"However, basic theoretical knowledge can still be accumulated gradually..."

Ron carefully put away "The Complete Guide to the Extraordinary":
"Knowledge is power; there's never a bad thing to learn more."

As he closed the book, he recalled Gould's point in the annotations:

"Historical breaks are often more dangerous than history itself."

The complete ban on necromancy has created knowledge gaps in certain key areas of modern wizarding civilization.

"But this is not the time to delve into these matters..."

He looked out the porthole at the strange elemental storm: "Let's focus on the challenge at hand first."

………………

After flying for another two days, the destination finally appeared on the horizon.

But it was by no means a "building complex" in the ordinary sense; it was a moving miracle.

The Sand Sea School is built on the back of a "Leviathan" of sand.

This ancient creature glides slowly through the sea of ​​sand like a moving island.

Its skin is a deep sandy yellow, covered with scales that undulate like mountains.

Each scale is the size of a house, and is engraved with naturally formed mysterious runes.

These runes emit a faint glow with the ancient beast's breath, providing the school with a basic supply of magic.

"This Leviathan... is still alive?"

"Of course I'm alive."

There was a certain awe in Samuel's voice:

"Ramses is the oldest inhabitant of this sea of ​​sands, and it is said to have existed since the Second Age."

"The pioneers of the Sand Sea School paid a heavy price to reach a symbiotic agreement with it."

"A symbiotic agreement?"

“We clean it of parasites and treat its wounds, and in return, it allows us to establish schools of thought on its back.”

Samuel explained in detail:

"Every breath Ramses takes causes the sand sea to ripple within a radius of several kilometers."

This fluctuation provides uniquely favorable conditions for our elemental research.

As Samuel said, with a deep breath from Leviathan, the entire sea of ​​sand began to undulate gently.

Like a giant wave in the ocean, but moving extremely slowly and gently.

The academic buildings built upon it also swayed.

This swaying motion carries a certain rhythm of life, making people feel safe and comfortable.

(End of this chapter)