Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 480 Only Thunder Remains
The aggregate's agonizing screams echoed through the night sky, like wails from the depths of hell.

Ron slowly raised his head.

Lightning slithered like snakes in his golden-red pupils, and tiny arcs of electricity flickered at the corners of his eyes with each blink.

The changes brought about by bloodline awakening are comprehensive.

He could feel every cell in his body cheering and jumping for joy, as if he had finally broken free from some kind of shackle and gained true freedom.

The most obvious change is in strength.

Ron clenched his fist, able to clearly feel the molten, scorching energy flowing through his muscle fibers.

This power is not a simple physical enhancement, but a fundamental improvement from the depths of one's bloodline.

When he activated his power, hexagonal dragon scale patterns began to appear on the surface of his skin.

These scales display a gradient of colors under the moonlight.

The color transitions gradually from the golden-red center to the silver-white edges, like a perfect fusion of flame and lightning.

"How does it feel?"

Acelia asked in her mind, her voice filled with satisfied pleasure:
"The awakening of the Thunderfire Tyrant bloodline should have brought you new feelings, right?"

Ron took a deep breath, and the elemental particles in the air immediately resonated in a strange way.

Fire elements converged on him as if on a pilgrimage, and free charges in the air began to spontaneously gather around him.

"It's not just an increase in strength."

He spoke softly, his voice naturally carrying the deep resonance of a dragon's roar:
“I can feel that my understanding of these two elements has reached a whole new level, like…like they are an integral part of my body.”

During the process of bloodline awakening, a large number of knowledge fragments from Azalea's memories were also integrated into his consciousness.

A deep understanding of the nature of lightning, precise control over the changes in the shape of flames, and the delicate balance point when the two elements are combined.

This knowledge was not acquired through learning, but rather was directly imprinted on his instincts like a talent.

Ron gripped the magic sword, able to clearly feel the fluid metal inside the weapon resonating with his new bloodline.

The metal structure, which could only conduct fire, is now spontaneously forming new conductive circuits.

The surface of the sword was adorned with silver patterns resembling lightning, which complemented the original flame patterns.

"Let's try the enhanced Ring of Radiance first."

He raised the demonic sword and began to channel the magic power within his body.

But this time, the golden-red light began to be mixed with silver-white arcs of electricity.

When the halo is formed, its edge is no longer a simple photothermal effect, but rather carries a weak but continuous electric current stimulation.

—Super Magic Radiant Ring!

The enhanced halo shot towards the aggregate, and upon impact, it not only produced intense burning heat but also released a powerful electric shock effect.

The tentacles that were hit immediately began to spasm and contract, twisting and trembling like snakes struck by high voltage.

"Very good, the elemental fusion effect is even more perfect than expected."

Acelia mentally evaluated with satisfaction:

"Now let's try the enhanced version of sonic oscillation."

Ron switched the magic sword form to staff mode.

When he mobilized his mental energy to prepare for the attack, he discovered that his newly acquired lightning affinity provided a completely new medium for this attack.

—Sonic vibration and thunder!
The invisible shockwave contained fine electric currents, as swift as lightning in a thunderstorm.

This combined attack not only creates a terrifying impact but also directly interferes with the target's nervous system.

The human centipede aggregate clearly sensed the rapidly escalating threat.

Dozens of tentacles began to attack Ron in an organized manner, each strike carrying a terrifying force capable of shattering rocks.

But Ron's reaction speed is now completely different from what it used to be.

Two completely different elements achieved a perfect balance under the coordination of his bloodline power.

When the shockwave hit the aggregate, it not only caused a terrifying impact but also directly interfered with the target's nervous system.

The "chaotic disturbance" characteristic becomes even more vicious when enhanced by lightning.

The electric current, like an invisible scalpel, cuts through the aggregate's neural network, completely disrupting its originally coordinated limb movements.

Dozens of tentacles began to spasm irregularly, some waving to the left, some attacking to the right, and some directly attacking other parts of their own bodies.

"Very good, let's disrupt their coordination first."

Edwin astutely seized the opportunity.

His lava armor surface temperature rose again, but this time the attack was more precise and restrained.

—A rain of lava spears!
More than a dozen lava spears, like javelins, were fired, each aimed at the weakest point at the joint of the aggregate.

The moment the high-temperature magma came into contact with biological tissue, a violent vaporization reaction occurred.

The area hit immediately suffered extensive tissue necrosis, and the originally flexible tentacles became as stiff as stone.

Laku wasn't idle either.

He pressed his hands to the ground and began to manipulate the flow of the underground sand.

—Quicksand Trap Network!
The ground beneath the aggregate began to soften, forming interconnected quicksand pits.

These traps are ingeniously designed not to trap enemies, but to restrict their movement and force the aggregates into a pre-set attack zone.

Patricia hovered in the air, observing the battlefield situation by using changes in airflow:

"Its movement patterns are becoming predictable! The frequency of attacks is decreasing!"

This is true.

Under the combined influence of multiple negative effects, the combat efficiency of the aggregates has declined significantly.

The attacks, which were originally as dense as a storm, have now become sparse and chaotic.

"Well then, it's my turn."

Ron switched the magic sword to its bow form and began to harness the newly acquired dual elements of lightning and fire.

As he drew back the bowstring, an arrow made of pure lightning and fire energy condensed on the string.

Golden-red flames and silver-white lightning intertwined and entwined like a DNA double helix.

The arrowhead was compressed with an extremely terrifying energy density, like a miniature thunderstorm core.

"laugh--!"

The arrow was released from the bow and accurately hit the core area of ​​the aggregate.

Flames erupted at the point of contact, causing extensive burn damage.

Lightning, on the other hand, penetrates deep into biological tissues, precisely damaging the nervous system.

"Goo ...

The aggregate emitted painful howls.

The paralyzing effect of the lightning temporarily caused it to lose control of the affected area, while the continuous burning of the flames was constantly consuming its life force.

"Keep going, don't give it a chance to breathe!"

Ron fired in quick succession, unleashing a barrage of lightning arrows at the target like a meteor shower.

Each arrow was designed with a different angle and force to ensure maximum cumulative damage.

The polymer began to show obvious signs of weakening.

The once wildly dancing tentacles drooped limply, and the enormous body began to sway from side to side, as if it might collapse at any moment.

……

But just when the Sand Sea School's team thought victory was in sight, a sudden change occurred.

The aggregate's body began to emit strange writhing sounds, as if countless snakes were crawling under its skin.

Those seemingly fatal wounds were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Even more frightening is that the newly formed organization exhibits completely different characteristics.

Harder and more resilient, as if it had undergone some kind of evolution through suffering. "Is this... adaptive evolution?"

Ron frowned; under the observation of "supernatural perception," he saw a revelation of some truth.

Every injury and regeneration of an aggregate leaves "improvement traces" at the biological structural level.

The burned areas gain stronger high-temperature resistance after regeneration.

The nervous system paralyzed by lightning is rebuilt with an additional layer of insulation.

This mechanism makes it increasingly difficult to deal with in combat.

"Damn resurrection mechanism!"

Edwin cursed angrily, "Our attacks are providing it with free enhancement materials!"

This is true.

As the battle continued, the aggregate not only recovered from all its injuries, but its overall strength was even greater than when the battle began.

Its tentacles began to show a flowing luster, clearly indicating that it had acquired resistance to high-temperature attacks.

Neural networks have also become more complex and sophisticated, making them less susceptible to interference from lightning attacks.

"Moreover, our consumption is constantly accumulating."

Laku wiped the sweat from his brow; his magic reserves were already more than half depleted.
"If we continue fighting like this, we will be the first to give up."

Patricia's situation is also not optimistic.

Prolonged high-intensity flight caused her wings to begin to show signs of fatigue, resulting in a decrease in both flight altitude and speed.

Only Ron, thanks to the magic replenishment from the "Star Projection" ability and the physical enhancement brought about by his bloodline awakening, still maintains relatively abundant combat power.

Even so, facing an enemy that grows stronger with each battle, fighting alone is clearly unrealistic.

"We must find a way to break this balance."

Ron quickly considered countermeasures, but the aggregates had already launched a new round of attacks.

This attack was completely different from the previous ones.

The dozens of tentacles no longer waved randomly, but instead coordinated their attacks according to a precise tactical formation.

Some were responsible for frontal containment, some for flanking maneuvers, and others specifically targeted the weak points in the team.

"Watch out, Laku!" Ron shouted a warning, sensing the danger.

A tentacle, as sharp as a steel whip, silently emerged from the ground and aimed at Laku, who was casting a spell.

Upon hearing the warning, Laku immediately prepared to activate his sand-fluidification ability to evade it.

But the aggregates have clearly learned to counter this tactic.

This time it completely changed its attack pattern—no longer a slow encirclement and squeeze, but a lightning-fast surprise attack!

The attack speed of the tentacles suddenly exploded, increasing several times in an instant like an arrow released from a bow!
This sudden, rapid attack completely exceeded Laku's reaction time.

"What?! So fast—"

Laku's eyes widened. The sand flow had only just begun, and his body hadn't even had time to change form yet.

The ends of the tentacles split apart during high-speed movement, forming a huge pincer-like structure.

While Laku was still in a semi-solid state, they clamped him down with lightning speed.

"Crack!"

The giant pincers closed precisely, and the immense pressure caused Laku to groan in pain.

"Raku!"

Edwin tried to rush to his aid, but the other tentacles immediately formed an impenetrable defensive net, keeping him out.

Patricia attempted to provide air support, but was met with a barrage of acid attacks.

Only Ron unleashed unprecedented speed at the critical moment.

The Thunderfire Tyrant's bloodline was pushed to its limit, and his figure flashed like lightning through the tentacle blockade, rushing towards the trapped Laku.

The demonic sword switched back to its sharp blade form, its surface crackling with lightning and fire, radiating an awe-inspiring and terrifying aura.

"Release me!"

The power of his all-out slash surpassed any of his previous attacks.

The dual elements of lightning and fire formed an energy blade compressed to its limit on the sword's edge.

"boom--!"

The giant pincers were completely severed, and Laku rolled out of them, though he was seriously injured, he managed to save his life.

But this rescue also made Ron realize that even with his bloodline advantage and special regenerative abilities, this kind of high-intensity combat cannot continue indefinitely.

On the other hand, the aggregate gained new "experience" in this confrontation.

It has learned how to deal with Ron's lightning and fire attacks, and the surface of its tentacles has begun to show a special insulating coating.

"This is not the way to go."

Ron supported the injured Lacchu, a worried look in his eyes:
“We need a completely new strategy, or…”

Just then, Acelia made a confused sound in her mind:
"The energy source of this regeneration mechanism is beyond my comprehension."

There was an unusual uncertainty in her tone:

"Even in the Second Age, this level of adaptive evolution was an extremely rare phenomenon."

We may be facing more than just the conventional modification techniques of the Tree of Life school.

Ron's heart sank.

Even a dragon soul like Acelia, who possesses ancient knowledge, found the situation troublesome, indicating that it was more serious than he had imagined.

But just as he was considering his retreat strategy, a familiar voice suddenly rang out in the night wind:

“Young sages, it seems you have encountered some minor difficulties.”

The figure of Soul Lord Savage appeared at the edge of the battlefield, the flames of wisdom burning in his empty eye sockets.

Edwin nearly attacked the suddenly appearing ghost.

"That's... an undead?" He remained wary, not dispersing the flowing lava that had gathered in his hand.

In the minds of wizards, encountering unidentified undead in the wild often signifies danger.

"Relax, Edwin," Ron gestured to his teammates to calm down.
"This is Senior Savis, an astrologer from the Second Era, who is now the guardian of the Dragonbone Network. It was with his help that I was able to find so many elemental crystals."

Edwin and the others then lowered their guard.

An ancient wizard's spirit with complete rationality could indeed exist in the unique environment of the quicksand, and it would often possess valuable ancient knowledge.

"Senior Savis!"

Ron's eyes lit up with hope: "You must have a solution, right?"

But Soul Knight slowly shook his head, his tone tinged with helplessness:

"Given your current level of strength, it is indeed unrealistic to expect that you can completely stop this ritual."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads.

"Should we consider retreating?"

Patricia anxiously inquired from mid-air:

"Although I am unwilling, at least I can save my life."

But Savis shook his head again, this time with a hint of amusement in his tone:
"Retreat? You're oversimplifying things."

He pointed to the terrifying, ever-spreading force of infection in the distance:
“Once this level of ritual is initiated, even if one escapes to the periphery, it is impossible to completely avoid being affected.”

"Moreover, you are now deeply involved in this event and have already been flagged."

This explanation weighed heavily on everyone's minds.

It seems that neither attacking nor retreating is a viable option.

But just as despair began to spread, Savas suddenly changed the subject:
"However, who says that stopping such a ritual requires the help of you Moon-level junior wizards?"

(End of this chapter)