Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 498 Beacon of Will
As Professor Yutel led him through layers of protective doors, Ron felt a strong sense of unease about the surrounding environment.

The walls of the entire area are made of a deep black stone, as dark as the night sky.

"The Void Stone".

Yutel noticed Ron's gaze:

"This is a special mineral mined from the eighth layer of the abyss, which has an extremely strong ability to absorb and release magic power."

The walls of a typical training room could be shattered by the force of a Dark Sun-level wizard.

However, this material can withstand the release of magic power approaching that of a Grand Wizard without damage.

The corridor is lined with rows of monitoring crystals, each of which records the surrounding energy fluctuations in real time.

As Ron passed by, the crystals began to shimmer with different colors of light.

Some showed a stable blue light, while others exhibited irregular red pulsations.

"The energy profile of you is more complex than I expected."

Yutel went to the console and began entering complex authentication information:

“Different power systems coexist within you, and this phenomenon will present many unexpected problems in practice.”

"Let's start with the basics."

Professor Yutel stood before the control panel, his ethereal form emitting a weak but still relatively stable light.

"Release a standard 'Radiance Ring' without adding any changes, just follow the standards you used during your apprenticeship."

This request sounds so simple it's almost insulting.

The Ring of Radiance was a basic attack spell that Ron had mastered during his intermediate apprenticeship, and he could cast it with his eyes closed long ago.

But he soon realized the deeper meaning behind Professor Utter's request.

"Understood, Professor."

Ron took a deep breath and began to mobilize the magic power within his body.

Following the process he remembered, he constructed the most basic light-based spell circuits...

However, the problem immediately became apparent the moment the magic began to flow.

First, the Thunderfire Tyrant bloodline is automatically activated. When it senses fluctuations in the light element, the dragon-headed bloodline instinctively interprets it as an "attack command".

As a result, golden-red flame patterns began to appear mixed in with the originally pure light, and the surrounding air began to emit a slight whistling sound due to the influx of lightning.

"This is wrong..."

Ron tried to suppress the interference of the bloodline, but the Chaos Ram-headed Bloodline also reacted at this time.

The essence of chaos is "possibility." It senses the "certainty" in the process of spell construction and instinctively wants to introduce some "variables."

The trajectory of the Radiant Ring began to subtly distort, no longer a perfect circle, but an ellipse filled with irregular fluctuations.

The most critical issue is the problem of magic output.

The magic density of double compression is too high, like trying to fill a regular cup with the water pressure of a fire hydrant.

When this high-density magic surged into the spell framework of the Ring of Radiance, the fragile energy structure instantly succumbed to the immense pressure.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the Radiant Ring shattered in mid-air.

Golden-red sparks flew everywhere like fireworks, mixed with a chaotic aura of purplish-black.

The void stone walls of the entire training room lit up, completely absorbing this runaway energy.

Ron stood there, looking somewhat embarrassed.

A most basic spell has gone out of control like this.

In a real battle, such a mistake would have been enough to cost him his life.

"Sure enough, the problem is more serious than I thought."

Professor Utter was recording data from the monitoring equipment.

But there was no blame in his tone; instead, there was a certain expected calmness.
"However, this was expected."

Your current internal environment is like an orchestra that has never been rehearsed.

Each instrument can be played beautifully, but if they interfere with each other, they become complete noise.

The old professor walked to a huge analysis screen, which displayed detailed data about Ron's spellcasting.

"Look here first." He pointed to a set of waveforms:

"Your energy output curve shows a clear 'triple oscillation' pattern."

The Thunderfire bloodline seeks pure destructive power, the Chaos bloodline craves change and possibility, while your rational consciousness attempts to maintain the existing mode of control. These three forces vie for dominance over the same spell.

"Secondly, there is the problem of magic overload."

Yutel switches to another set of data:
"Your compression magic is like a concentrated drink—it's too 'stimulating' per unit volume."

The energy framework of basic spells simply cannot withstand this density; forcibly injecting it will only lead to structural collapse.

"Finally, there's the switching lag."

The professor's analysis became increasingly insightful:
“There is a noticeable ‘gap’ when you become aware of the problem and try to make adjustments.”

During this period of stagnation, you are unable to effectively control the new forces, nor can you completely sever the old ones.

This state is fatal in actual combat.

Hearing these professional and detailed analyses, Ron felt a sense of frustration.

He originally thought that gaining new power was something to celebrate, but he never expected it would bring so many control problems.

"However, these problems can all be solved."

Yutel's tone became encouraging again:

"The key is that you need to rebuild your understanding and control patterns of these forces."

You originally had a strong sense of control; this time, it was just that a new variable was suddenly added, disrupting the original balance.

The technique itself isn't the problem, but it takes time to adapt to the new configuration.

"Next, we will use the 'separate control' training method."

Yutel took out several runestones that emitted a special light from his storage space:

“These are ‘bloodline suppression runes,’ which can temporarily block the activity of specific bloodline sources. We’ll first teach you to use each power individually, and then gradually integrate them.”

The runestone was precisely placed in a specific location on Ron's body.

When the first rune was activated, he immediately felt a sharp drop in the activity of the Chaos Ram's Bloodline.

The energy fluctuations within his body, full of variables and possibilities, gradually subsided, replaced by the pure and domineering power of the Thunderfire Tyrant bloodline.

"Now try to unleash the Ring of Radiance, but this time we need to consciously guide the participation of the lightning and fire elements."

Yutel provided guidance from the sidelines:
"Do not resist the characteristics of your bloodline, but learn to cooperate with them."

In pure lightning and fire mode, Ron began to reconstruct his spells.

This time, he did not try to suppress the interference of the dragon's bloodline, but instead actively guided the integration of flames and lightning.

A golden-red halo slowly formed in the air, with scorching energy flowing through the ring-shaped structure like magma.

Even more astonishingly, fine arcs of electricity danced along the edge of the halo, adding a paralyzing effect to the entire spell.

"Very good, now try adjusting the fusion ratio of thunder and fire."

On the second day of training, Ron started practicing from the most basic element ratios, just like when he was an apprentice.

When lightning element dominates, the aura becomes sharper and faster, making it suitable for rapid attacks;
When fire dominates, the aura becomes thick and long-lasting, making it suitable for siege warfare.

On the third day, the training shifted to a chaotic mode.

When the Thunderfire bloodline is suppressed and the Chaos Ram's Head bloodline becomes active again, the entire spellcasting experience is completely different.

"The key to the power of chaos lies not in control, but in guidance."

Utter's coaching style has also changed, becoming more abstract and philosophical:
"You can't force chaos to act according to your will, but you can give it direction and goals."

Imagine yourself as a gardener. You can't control how the plants grow, but you can prune their branches and guide their direction.

In pure chaos mode, Ron re-releases the Ring of Radiance.

This time, the spells exhibited completely different characteristics.

The shape of the halo is no longer regular, but is constantly changing.

Sometimes it's a circle, sometimes a polygon, and sometimes it even splits into multiple small rings and then recombines.

What's amazing is that this seemingly chaotic change is able to adapt to different tactical needs.

When facing a moving target, the halo will automatically adjust its trajectory;
When it encounters a defense, it will seek out weaknesses to penetrate.

The focus of training on the fourth day was "directional distortion".

The chaotic forces should only affect the designated target and not other objects in the surrounding area.

Such precise control poses a tremendous challenge to the forces of chaos.

After countless failures, Ron finally found the trick:

"The key is to establish 'boundaries,' not to limit the spread of chaos, but to provide it with clear 'options for change.'"

Let it know what 'can be changed' and what 'should not be changed'.

That concludes today's training.

Just as he was getting into the swing of things, late at night, Professor Utter shut down all the monitoring equipment in the training room:

"You need to rest and let your body adapt to this new control mode."

But when Ron was about to leave, the old professor did not follow him toward the door.

He stood quietly in the center of the training room, his silver eyes gazing in a distant direction, as if contemplating an important decision.

"Ron."

Yutel's voice echoed in the empty training room: "Time is running out. Before you head to Vinard, I have a few more things to tell you."

This statement gave Ron a thought.

The old professor's tone carried a sense of farewell.

"About what, Professor?"

"About how this world really works."

Yutel returned to the console.

But this time it wasn't to adjust the training equipment; instead, it activated a hidden door deep within the room:

"The truth about the path of the wizard, about the higher world you are about to enter."

The door slowly opened, revealing a secret room that Ron had never seen before.

The interior furnishings were extremely simple, consisting of only two rustic wooden chairs and a round table.

But the most striking feature is the breathtaking star map on the dome of the secret chamber.

Unlike ordinary star charts, this star chart is alive.

Countless stars slowly rotated in the void, each radiating a unique light and energy fluctuations.

Ron could sense that this was not a simple decoration, but rather a mysterious device that truly connected to distant star systems.

"This is the core, sealed chamber of the observatory."

Yutel sat down in one of the chairs, his movements revealing deep exhaustion:
Only the station manager and deputy station manager have permission to access this site.

Today, as the outgoing stationmaster, I invite you to enter this space.

Ron sat down in another chair, able to feel the immense energy fluctuations emanating from the dome star map.

The starlight cast complex shadows on him, like the arrangement of some ancient ritual.

"First, let's review what you already know."

Yutel's teaching instincts led him to choose to start with the basics:
"As an astrologer, you should understand the basics of astrology."

He sat down in a comfortable chair and gestured for Ron to sit opposite him as well.
"But what I want to ask is, have you truly understood the underlying will behind each celestial phenomenon?"

Ron thought about it carefully for a moment:

“I understand some basic symbolism, such as Hermit Star representing solitude and introspection, and Scholar Star representing knowledge and exploration…”

"Not in-depth enough."

Yutel shook his head slightly and pointed to the star map on the dome:
“Astrology is not a simple system of symbols, Ron.”

Every star, every constellation, is a manifestation of the will of the universe.

When we observe the stars, we are actually engaging in a dialogue with these ancient wills.

The old professor's ethereal remains began to emit a faint silver light, resonating with the starry sky in some way:

"Let's start with the stars you've already connected with."

'Hermit Star'—it represents more than just loneliness; it represents 'the will to escape reality'.

This is a self-protective instinct; when the external environment becomes too complex or dangerous, intelligent life will instinctively choose to retreat inward.

Hermit Star in the night sky began to twinkle, as if responding to this interpretation.

"But escaping itself is neutral—it can be a sign of cowardice or strategic wisdom."

The key lies in the purpose of the escape: is it to hide forever, or to gather strength for a fresh start?

Ron nodded; this was the understanding he had always held.

To paraphrase a line from my past life: Escaping is shameful, but it's useful!
Yutel continued to explain:

"'Scholar Star' represents 'the desire to explore the truth'—a more proactive will."

It drives intelligent life to constantly push the boundaries of the known, even at the cost of pain and danger.

But this thirst for knowledge also has its dangers: excessive curiosity may lead to exposure to knowledge one shouldn't know.

“The ‘Observer Star’ embodies an attitude of indifference.”

The old professor's tone became even deeper:

"This is a detached will, neither participating nor interfering, but simply recording and observing quietly."

This attitude can maintain objectivity, but it may also cause one to miss the best opportunity to act.

He looked up and gazed at the slowly rotating star map on the dome:

"In your existing knowledge system, you might think that these stars are just symbols?"
No, Ron. They are real wills, ancient consciousnesses spanning countless light-years.

This statement gave Ron a jolt.

“Every star is an ‘anchor’ left by a being that once reached a level beyond the ordinary.”

Yutel's voice became deeper:

"When a being's consciousness becomes powerful enough to influence reality itself, it can project a part of its will into the stars, forming an eternal 'lighthouse of will'."

Such a 'beacon of will' will not cease to exist or reflect its influence even if its owner perishes.

The Hermit Star on the dome suddenly flickered, as if in response to this discussion.

"The true master of Hermit Star is Aselna, the 'Hermit' of the First Era."

Faced with an insurmountable cosmic crisis, he chose to project his consciousness into the depths of the stars, becoming a guide for all those lost in the future.

"Whenever intelligent beings face difficulties and want to escape reality, they are instinctively influenced by Hermit Star and inspired to 'seek answers within themselves'."

This explanation gave Ron a completely new understanding of the celestial system.

It turns out that this is not a simple divination tool, but a legacy of wisdom left by ancient sages.

"The master of Scholar Star is Saint Raphael, the 'King of Seeking' of the Second Era."

He forever anchored his yearning for truth in that star, becoming the spiritual guide for all seekers.

Yutel continued his narration:

"This is the fundamental reason why you can obtain accurate predictions through astrology."

“You are not communicating with cold celestial bodies, but engaging in a direct dialogue with the wisdom of ancient sages.”

Ron began to understand the value of this deeper interpretation.

"What about more complex constellations? Like the 'Eye of Truth'?"

“Excellent question.” Yutel nodded approvingly.
"'The Eye of Truth' represents the 'impulse to see the essence'."

Its owner is Metatron, the 'Omniscient One', the first being to realize the true meaning of 'knowledge is power'.

The 'Eye of Truth' is not satisfied with superficial appearances and always tries to see the true face of things through the fog.

This impulse is the driving force behind all scholars and prophets, but it is also one of the most dangerous.

"Because some truths are too much for intelligent life to bear. When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."

The Eye of Truth constellation in the night sky begins to shine.

"The Wheel of Fortune embodies the wisdom of accepting cycles, and it belongs to Anaxish, the Lady of Fate, one of the highest figures among ancient astrologers."

The old professor continued the lecture on astrological philosophy:
"It tells us that everything operates in cycles—rise and fall, life and death, gain and loss."

Wise people should learn to remain humble in times of success and hopeful in times of adversity.

This is not fatalism, but a profound understanding of time and change.

In the following time, Yutel went on to explain in more detail the deeper meanings of the astrological phenomena and the wills they symbolized:
"'The Gate of Chaos' represents 'the courage to embrace change'—not fear, but excitement when facing the unknown."

"'The Gate of Balance' symbolizes the 'will to seek harmony'—finding balance in conflict and moderation in extremes."

"The Gate of Chaos and the Gate of Balance are an eternal unity of opposites, belonging to a pair of twin but mortal enemies, the Witch Kings."

Yutel's tone became more serious:

"The master of the Gate of Chaos is Saint Chaos, the 'King of Opportunity,' who possesses inexhaustible creativity, but which is accompanied by disorder and destruction."

"The master of the Gate of Balance is Saint Themis, the King of Stability. He pursues absolute stability, but sometimes this can lead to stagnation and rigidity."

"These two great beings are forever engaged in a game of strategy, driving all things to evolve between order and chaos."

……

After all the major celestial bodies had been introduced, Yutel looked back at Ron:

"The fact that the Paradox Dice actively chooses you and resonates with these celestial phenomena indicates that you have at least reached a sufficiently high level in the realm of thought."

"This is the fundamental reason why many high-ranking individuals will treat you differently."

A deep thought appeared in Yutel's eyes:
"In their view, you have the potential to become the next being to leave your will in the starry sky."

This possibility filled Ron with both excitement and awe.

To become like the ancient sages, turning one's wisdom into a guiding light for future generations—what a sublime achievement that would be!

But at the same time, he also realized what kind of responsibility and cost this meant.

The atmosphere in the secret room became heavy because of these secrets.

Yutel observed the changes in Ron's expression and knew that the inspiration from the first part had achieved the desired effect.

Young people need time to process this information and understand their place in the cosmic landscape.

"Well then, that's all for today." The old professor slowly stood up:

"Take a moment to organize what I told you today, and in a few days we can talk about more practical topics."

The true meaning of the wizarding path, and the world you are about to enter.

As the two emerged from the secret chamber, the stars on the dome continued to slowly rotate.

They have witnessed the growth of generation after generation of wizards, and are waiting for the next being to stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

(End of this chapter)