Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 466 Ultimate Survival Goal
"Actually, it's not entirely a coincidence that Ron was able to come to the Shifting Sands at this time."

Ron's heart skipped a beat, but he maintained a puzzled expression on his face: "Dean, what do you mean?"

"Professor Yutel contacted me as early as six months ago."

Salamanda took a communication crystal from her storage bag; its surface was engraved with the emblem of a crystal spire.
"Through his prophecy, the old man foresaw the timing of this triple lunar eclipse and the opportunities it would bring."

Upon hearing this, Edwin, who was standing to the side, also showed a look of sudden realization:

"No wonder Professor Yutel started frequently inquiring about the current situation of the Sand Sea School a year ago, and was particularly concerned about our strength level."

“That’s right.” Salamanda nodded in confirmation.
"He must have foreseen the special nature of this Night of Elements long ago."

Ron recalled that when he was at the Abyss Observatory, Yutel did indeed often study some ancient star charts.

At the time, I thought the old professor was just conducting routine research, but now it seems there was more to it than meets the eye.

"Alright, now that we've covered everything, let's begin the targeted training."

With a wave of her hand, Salamanda caused the terrain of the training ground to change.

The rock platform quickly reconstructed, forming a miniature maze structure, with each room possessing different elemental properties.

"Before formal training, I need to determine the team's combat roles."

His gaze swept among the four men, finally settling on Ron:

"Edwin, you are in charge of frontal breakthroughs and heavy firepower output;"
Lako, environmental control and auxiliary support;

"Patrick, reconnaissance and early warning, and high mobility tactics..."

Salamander paused for a moment, then made a decision that surprised everyone:

"Ron, you will be the central figure of the team, responsible for tactical planning and overall command."

This decision immediately sparked different reactions.

Laku and Patrice both showed expressions of doubt almost simultaneously.

Although Ron had indeed shown exceptional talent in previous training sessions.

But among the four, Edwin is undoubtedly the strongest.

Moreover, they were used to following Edwin's instructions.

The sudden change of commander, especially since he was the youngest member of the team, was difficult for them to accept.

“Dean, isn’t this… a bit…” Laku hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.

Patricia's expression is more direct:
"Wizard Edwin has more combat experience and strength, wouldn't it be more suitable for him to be the commander?"

But Edwin's reaction was completely different.

He believed 100% in the instructions given by his teacher.

Moreover, Ron's combat intelligence displayed in the previous battle in Ramses' ventricle had also amazed him.

That precise grasp of the rhythm of battle and keen insight into timing are qualities that cannot be replaced by mere individual skill.

Edwin glanced at Lac and Patrice.

"The teacher's decision is correct," he said in a deep voice.

"Moreover, we all know that strong individual ability does not equate to strong command ability."

What's needed on the battlefield is a strategic vision and sound judgment, not just sheer destructive power.

He looked at Ron, his tone becoming serious:

"Although I haven't fully witnessed your command abilities yet, I'm willing to give you this opportunity."

Seeing this, Salamander casually created various simulated environments, allowing the four to begin cooperating in combat.

During this process, Ron began to demonstrate his talent as a commander.

It leverages the powerful computing capabilities provided by the "Intelligence Triangle".

He can analyze the battlefield situation in a short time and provide his teammates with the best action suggestions.

"Edwin, at the three o'clock position to the left front, the lava eruption countdown is twelve seconds long. Move behind the cover!"

"Patrick, use the updraft to circle around to the enemy's six o'clock position and harass them!"

"Raku, create sand walls along Edwin's attack path to enhance penetration!"

His command was smooth and efficient, with each order precise to the second.

In addition, he can design the most suitable teamwork tactics based on the abilities and characteristics of each teammate.

Faced with Salamander's "Poison Butterfly" Winnie, Ron devised a clever tactic:

“Patrick, don’t try to confront her head-on in the air. Instead, take advantage of the terrain.”

"Laku is generating a lot of dust, reducing visibility."

Edwin, prepare the 'lava trap' and set it up at her possible landing point.

"I'll be in charge of using the Ring of Radiance to launch a powerful flash attack, exploiting the weakness of her composite eyes to cause temporary blindness."

The brilliance of this tactic lies in its full utilization of Winnie's physical vulnerability, thus avoiding a direct confrontation with her toxins.

Laku and Patri were completely won over by this successful teamwork.

They finally understood why Salamander had chosen Ron as commander.

Edwin was once again filled with admiration for his teacher's judgment.

Salamanda looked at the united team before her.

He couldn't help but recall the time a few months ago when Professor Utter contacted him specifically.

"Salamanda, I need to send a student to you." The old professor's voice came through the communication crystal:

"This young man is special. If you give him a chance, he won't let you down."

"How special?" Salamanda asked somewhat casually at the time.

“Especially so…it might change your understanding of genius.” Yutel’s tone was extremely serious:
"If you give him a sufficient platform, he will demonstrate abilities far beyond your imagination."

At the time, Salamanda was somewhat skeptical, but now it seems the old professor's judgment was still remarkably accurate.

This young man named Ron certainly has extraordinary potential.

Not only are they exceptionally capable, but more importantly, they possess the qualities and wisdom of a leader.

“Very good.” Salamanda snapped out of her thoughts and looked at the team that had now fully united before her:
"Now that you've found your rhythm of cooperation, you need to maintain that tacit understanding in real-world situations."

………………

After training, Ron returned to his residence alone.

Sarah had prepared a sumptuous dinner for him, along with a pot of tea that smelled of mint.

"Sir, your training today seems to have gone very smoothly."

She noticed the relaxed expression on Ron's face.

"We have indeed gained some insights."

After dinner, he went to his meditation room and began his daily meditation practice.

"A triple lunar eclipse is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Ron sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, gazing up at the three moons slowly converging in the sky:
"It's not only the best time for a bloodline breakthrough, but also an excellent opportunity to advance magic compression."

He closed his eyes, began to adjust his breathing rhythm, and let his consciousness sink into the depths of his heart.

The meditation techniques from "The Star Eater's Whispers" allowed him to directly perceive the flow of magical energy within his body.

Those originally scattered energy particles, guided by meditation, began to move along specific orbits.

The "Star Projection" property causes his total magical power to continuously increase.

Each meditation allows me to draw new energy from the stars in the vast night sky.

These energies flowed into his magic circulation system like a trickle, making his magic reserves far exceed those of wizards of the same rank.

However, Ron cannot fully utilize this advantage in the early stages of the Morning Star and Lunar Star levels.

Because the output power of magic is like a water pipe, even with the addition of super magic techniques, the output always has a certain upper limit.

This has resulted in the vast amount of excess magic power remaining unused.

"We've now reached the Moon-level mana compression phase."

Ron analyzed his situation in his mind:
"This means I can compress more magic and obtain higher quality magic than ordinary wizards."

He began to compress magic under the influence of the "core of contradiction".

The magic within his body surged like a tidal wave, but under the precise control of "The Star Eater's Whispers," this energy began to converge toward the core.

Layer upon layer of magic was compressed, purified, and then compressed again.

With each round of compression, the density of the magic increases by one point, and its quality is improved accordingly.

This high-quality magic not only greatly enhances the power of spells, but also provides a significant advantage in situations requiring precise control.

"Based on the current progress"

Ron carefully assessed the efficiency of the compression process:
"In another three to four months, we will be able to reach the standard of double magic compression."

"If one can cultivate at the point where elements converge, this time can be reduced by at least half."

Thinking about this, he looked forward to the upcoming Night of Elements even more.

Even if the bloodline breakthrough fails, at least significant progress can be made in magic compression.

………………

After completing the basic magic compression exercises, Ron began to explore deeper levels of meditation.

His consciousness, along the connection with the "Intellectual Triangle," extended towards more distant star regions.

In this boundless sea of ​​stars, the Hermit Star, the Scholar Star, and the Observer Star serve as three guiding lights for him.

But tonight, his goal is not to solidify existing connections, but to explore new possibilities.

The "star projection" property theoretically allows him to establish connections with even more stars.

Although each additional connection comes at a cost, the corresponding benefits are unimaginable.

Ron's consciousness wandered through the sea of ​​stars, sensing the energy fluctuations from different celestial bodies.

Some stars radiate a gentle, healing light, while others burn with destructive fire, and still others contain profound mysteries and wisdom.

Suddenly, a dim star on the edge of the starry sea caught his attention.

It was a dark star with almost no light, its surface covered with an eerie purplish-black mist.

But the energy fluctuations emanating from it possess a captivating chaotic quality.

"This is."

Ron cautiously explored the nature of this mysterious star.

In his perception, this dark star seemed to be closely related to concepts such as "change," "possibility," and "unknown."

If a connection could be established with it, it might grant some extraordinary ability beyond the norm.

But at the same time, he also sensed a dangerous aura emanating from the Dark Star.

That chaotic nature has a strong corrosive effect on rational consciousness that seeks order and logic.

"Now is not the time."

After careful consideration, Ron decided to postpone any attempt to establish a connection with the dark star.

Given his current mental strength, rashly engaging with such a dangerous being would likely result in more harm than good.

But he memorized the coordinates of this dark star as an option for future development. Besides this strange dark star, Ron also discovered several other stars of special value.

A "Time Domain Eye" that emits a silver glow can enhance the perception and manipulation of time;
A "Burning Spark" burning with golden flames can enhance mental strength and resistance;
There is also a "Wheel of Balance" that displays changing colors but with a stable flow of light, which seems to be related to balance and harmony.

"When we are strong enough, these are all targets that we can consider."

………………

Back in his study in the real world, the desk in front of him was covered with valuable materials collected from various sources.

The nightlight Sarah had prepared for him emitted a gentle glow, casting dancing shadows on the parchment and crystal scrolls.

The air was filled with the dry scent unique to a desert night.

Occasionally, the sound of wind drifts from afar, like an ancient lament telling some unspeakable secret.

He gently stroked a specially made star map on the table, a keel network distribution map drawn by Salamanda herself.

Each line represents the location of the ancient dragon remains deep underground.

The intersection of the lines is his most important goal on this trip—the point where elements meet.

But the value of this blueprint goes far beyond this bloodline breakthrough.

In Ron's mind, it was more like a roadmap to greater strength, a guarantee of his survival in the face of the impending epochal crisis.

His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to a few months ago.

Images from my memory flooded back like a tide.

Yutel's answer still echoes in his mind:

"Theoretically, there are only two possibilities for surviving the epoch restart."

"The first option is to be a rule maker, not a rule follower."

Only those entities that can directly manipulate the rules of reality can maintain their stability during rule reconstruction.

This requires at least the strength of a Grand Wizard, as well as mastery of certain special 'anchoring' techniques.

"The second type is to completely transcend the current form of existence and sublimate into a special existence that is not bound by physical laws."

However, in some ways, this path is even more difficult to complete than the first one.

At the time, he wasn't quite sure, but now it seems that he was referring to special beings like "the undead" and "the apostles of the abyss."

Therefore, the only truly feasible option is the first one.

"Time is running out, Ron."

The old professor's voice became urgent:

"According to information I received from higher levels, signs of the next era restart have already begun to appear."

Although the exact timing is still uncertain, the most optimistic estimate is only eighty to one hundred years of preparation time.

"From eighty years to one hundred years..."

Ron felt an unprecedented sense of urgency at that time.

It felt like being sentenced to death, with the execution date just around the corner.

"For a high-ranking wizard, a hundred years is not a particularly long time."

Yutel seemed to sense his inner anxiety:

"But it's not entirely hopeless."

If you can develop along the right path, you can make full use of your special talents and resources.

Reaching the level of a Grand Wizard within a century is not impossible.

"The key is that you must be clear about the direction of development at every step, and there can be no waste."

………………

The flashback abruptly ends here, and Ron returns to the present reality.

The nightlight in the study was still burning quietly, and the documents on the desk were still neatly arranged.

But deep within his heart burned a sense of urgency more intense than any flame.

Eighty years, or perhaps less.

That's all the time he has to prepare for the restart.

Faced with such survival pressures, any personal feelings or short-term pleasures seem insignificant.

Only strength, only the absolute power to protect oneself and those important to one's loved ones during the restart of the era, is the sole pursuit.

He picked up the quill pen on the table and began to write his survival plan on a blank piece of parchment:

[Era Restart Response Plan - Power Enhancement Roadmap]

[Phase One Goal: Perfecting the Bloodline System]

Ron's pen moved steadily across the paper, each word carefully considered:
【1. Crimson Dragon Bloodline Enhancement: From Gold Ring → Star Ring (corresponding to the maximum potential of Dark Sun level)

Utilizing the resonance effect of the elemental convergence point in the quicksand land

Enhanced environment during triple lunar eclipse

[Expected Results: Improvement in both basic physical constitution and mana capacity]

[2. Construction of the Second Head of the Chimera Bloodline: Chaotic Attribute Head]

Obtain the origin of chaos through the connection with Nari.

Combining the unique adaptive mechanisms of abyssal creatures

[Expected Effects: Danger Sense, Reality Resistance, Enhanced Mental Strength]

He paused to think for a moment, then continued writing:
[Phase Two Goal: Integration of the Occupational System]

1. Historian Career Change

Deeply master time manipulation skills

[Gain the ability to infiltrate historical events]

[Expected Outcome: To provide historical index support for future occupational integration]

2. Integration of three professions:
Demon Hunter Knight + Spellsword Master + Dark Wizard → Unnamed Class (3.5 stars)
Strengthening the Wizard's Path Through Professional Synergy
Gain special abilities such as "Multiple Existences" and "Abyss Adaptation".
[Expected Outcome: A Qualitative Leap in Strength]

As he wrote this, Ron couldn't help but recall the mysterious fusion class displayed on the class panel.

What does a 3.5-star rating mean?
If a four-star profession corresponds to the Grand Wizard level.

So, three and a half stars is already very close to the minimum threshold for surviving the epoch restart.

But this is not enough, far from it.

[Current ultimate goal: Break through to the Grand Wizard level]

1. Establish your own alternate world

Utilizing the "Selna demigod remnant" promised by Yutel

Controlling the "Chaotic Blood World" as the foundation of power

Gain higher levels of authority through the "Seed of the Throne".

2. Mastery of Reality Anchoring Techniques

Learn the rules manipulation at the level of a Grand Wizard

Establish a power system that can remain stable during the reconstruction of laws.
[Ensuring the possibility of survival when the era restarts]

After writing this, Ron gently placed the quill on the table and took a deep breath.

The words on the paper look simple and clear, but achieving each goal requires tremendous effort and involves corresponding risks.

The time pressure, in particular, left him no room for error.

He picked up another piece of paper and began to write down the specific action plan for the current stage:

[Operation Plan for the Shifting Sands]

Short-term goals (next 2-3 days):

1. Elemental Night Arena Preparation
2. Gather detailed intelligence on the three major factions.

3. Determine the most suitable intersection point target.

Mid-term goals (within the next week):
1. Successfully obtained the right to use the interchange point.
2. Complete the bloodline breakthrough ceremony

3. Collect the materials needed for the second head of the Chimera.

Alternative Plan:
1. If you lose the competition, consider directly challenging the independent controller.

2. If the bloodline breakthrough is not ideal, seek "technical exchange" with the Tree of Life school.

3. If unforeseen dangers are encountered, immediately retreat to the central area.

After writing down these specific plans, Ron felt a slight relief from the urgency he felt.

At least now he has a clear goal and an actionable path.

Every step has a clear meaning; they are all moving towards the ultimate goal of survival.

He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the triple lunar eclipse in the night sky.

The three moons are slowly approaching each other, foreshadowing the upcoming peak of elemental resonance.

With the enhanced perception of the "Eye of Observation," he was even able to sense subtle vibrations from deep underground.

That was the prelude to the awakening of the ancient dragon bone network.

"time is limited."

He spoke to himself, but his voice contained no fear, only unwavering resolve:

"Whether it's the restart of an era or the challenges before us, we must face and conquer them step by step."

Just then, he felt a warm pulse coming from the silver pocket watch on his chest.

It was a resonance from the depths of time, as if responding to his inner resolve.

The "hunting" hands on the pocket watch trembled slightly, as if sensing the opportunities hidden in the surrounding environment.

"Yes, this is indeed an excellent hunting ground."

Ron gently stroked his pocket watch, a dangerous glint in his eyes:

"Not only can they hunt for power and knowledge, but they can also hunt for opportunities that can change their destiny."

The night grew deeper, but he felt no sleepiness whatsoever.

Driven by the ultimate goal of survival, every minute and every second becomes incredibly precious.

He returned to his desk and began to study the information about his competitors in more detail.

In his eyes, these powerful opponents were also precious "food".

If we could acquire their abilities and technologies through their "hunting" skills...

The thought made Ron's heart race slightly, but reason quickly suppressed the impulse.

He had already experienced the price of the ability to "hunt".

You can try it when you have the chance, but it's best to have a divination assessment done first.

Furthermore, it's uncertain whether this random eating will cause him to develop those disgusting modified characteristics, so careful selection is still necessary.

(End of this chapter)