Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 111 Philosopher's Stone Six-Ring Bloodline

"What is this?" he asked curiously.

Thompson explained softly:

"Non-attribute energy crystals are one of the fundamental materials of alchemy, capable of storing and transforming various elemental energies. Alchemists often use them as core materials to construct various alchemical devices."

Ron observed the crystal in his hand curiously and felt a subtle energy fluctuation coming from it.

"For beginners, this crystal is an excellent tool for practicing elemental manipulation."

Thompson continued, "It can intuitively reflect whether your mental power output is accurate."

Ron carefully channeled his mental power into the crystal, which immediately lit up with a brighter purple light and began to vibrate slightly.

"It's very well controlled," Thompson praised.
“Now, try to direct this energy in a specific direction—imagine it forming a vortex inside the crystal.”

Ron closed his eyes and focused on feeling the energy flow in the crystal, guiding it according to Thompson's instructions.

The light of the crystal began to change, forming a spiral pattern of light from the center to the surrounding areas.

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"Excellent." Thompson said with a smile, "It seems that you do have a remarkable talent for mental control, and you are also an outstanding potion master. In that case..."

He pondered for a moment, a hint of hesitation in his eyes, as if he was considering whether to share some secret knowledge.

Finally, he decided to continue:
"You know what? Although the attributeless energy crystal is very practical, it is only the most basic step in the ultimate pursuit of alchemy."

"The ultimate pursuit?" Ron asked curiously.

Thompson lowered his voice, his tone becoming mysterious and awed:
"The Philosopher's Stone—that is the ultimate dream of all alchemists. It is said to be able to create anything the mind desires, even things that do not exist in this world."

Ron's eyes lit up. "Does such a thing really exist?"

"This problem has troubled countless alchemy masters for several epochs."

Thompson sighed, "Some call it a fictional myth, some claim to have glimpsed its true form, and still others believe it is not a substance at all, but a state or condition."

He took a tome from the bookshelf and turned to a page. On it was a complex circular pattern with a red crystal in the center, surrounded by countless runes and lines.

The ancient stone tablet "Emerald Jade Record" once recorded:

"The Philosopher's Stone is neither stone nor object. It is born from nothingness and dies in reality. It is both the beginning and the end of all things. Those who master it hold the power to rewrite reality; those who pursue it may gain eternal wisdom or fall into eternal madness."

Thompson closed the book, his eyes deep:
"Legend has it that the Philosopher's Stone can transform base metals into pure gold, cure all diseases, and even grant the holder immortality. But more alchemists believe its true power lies in transcending the boundaries between reality and the void, creating miracles that should not exist."

There was a hint of warning in his words:

"However, all records of those who pursued this object, without exception, mention a terrible price to pay—those ancient alchemists who touched the ultimate secret mostly lost their sanity or completely disappeared into the long river of history."

Ron pondered, "It sounds very much like the symptoms of deep mental pollution..."

"Sharp observation." Thompson nodded approvingly.
"Some scholars have indeed speculated that the Philosopher's Stone may be related to some ancient chaotic entity. Perhaps it is the result of the seeker's mental collapse when faced with such an entity."

He put the book back on the shelf and his tone returned to calmness:
"In short, as a beginner, you only need to master the basic alchemy techniques. As for the ultimate secrets, it's better to wait until you become a formal wizard before considering them. After all, secrets that even formal wizards spend their entire lives trying to reach are too far away for an apprentice."

The additional instruction lasted nearly half an hour, and when it was over, Ron felt that his understanding of alchemy had advanced further.

But at the same time, he also felt an inexplicable palpitation for the legendary Philosopher's Stone, as if it was some kind of taboo that should not be touched by mortals.

Next up is the "Elemental Affinity" course, which is completely different from "Alchemy in Action" but equally fascinating.

The classroom is a circular space with complex runes representing the elements painted on the walls.

In the center is an elemental pool, in which different elemental forces flow freely, forming a brilliant light.

The senior apprentice Leila who was teaching was an elegant woman. She wore a dark grey robe embroidered with silver edges, had long hair that fell to her waist, and held a staff with an aquamarine gem on top.

"Elemental affinity is the basic ability of every wizard." Leila's voice was as gentle as the breeze.
"No matter what specialization you choose in the future, understanding and mastering the essence of the elements will benefit you throughout your life."

The first lesson mainly explains the basic characteristics and identification methods of different elements.

Through a practical demonstration of the element pool, Leila showed the students the characteristics of basic elements such as fire, water, earth, wind, light and darkness.

"Close your eyes and feel the elemental fluctuations around you."

Leila instructed, "Each element has its own unique frequency and rhythm. Learning to identify them is the first step to mastering elemental affinity."

Ron closed his eyes as instructed and carefully explored his surroundings with his mental strength.

At first, he could only feel a chaotic fluctuation of energy, but as his concentration increased, the fluctuations of different elements gradually became clear.

The fire element is passionate and lively, the water element is gentle and flowing, the earth element is stable and solid, and the wind element is light and elegant...

[New Skill Included: Elemental Perception (Beginner)]

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"Everyone has an innate affinity for an element."

Leila continued, "Some people are naturally drawn to fire, while others are more compatible with water. Finding your strongest element is key to realizing your potential."

During the class practice session, students need to try to guide various elements in the element pool.

When it was Ron's turn, he found that he could guide the light and fire elements particularly smoothly. He could almost instinctively make those golden and red light spots rotate around his fingertips.

"Huh...that's rare." Leila observed Ron's performance, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes:
"Aside from the element of fire, you seem to have a natural affinity for the element of light."

She looked at Ron thoughtfully. "Usually, those with an affinity for light elements come from families with special bloodlines. What is your family background...?"

"I come from a family of ordinary blood knights in the Kingdom of Farouk."

Ron replied with some reservation, "As far as I know, there's no particularly significant light element bloodline inheritance in the family."

Leila nodded slightly, not finding it strange. "The secrets of bloodline sometimes take several generations to reveal. Keep practicing. You clearly have an extraordinary talent in this area."

After the class, Ron pondered what Instructor Leila had said.

His affinity for light is likely related to his special talent, "Sun's Divine Protection (Remnant)", which also vaguely echoes the "Kagero Dragon" that Andre once mentioned.

After leaving the teaching area, Ron decided to go to the library to further study this knowledge.

The library was still quiet and peaceful, with faint light filtering through the tall stained windows, illuminating the dust floating among the ancient bookshelves.

Ron came to the Guiding Stone and clearly expressed his needs: "Supernatural bloodline, extraordinary profession of alien race."

The light spot led him to an area dedicated to the collection of materials on anthropology and bloodline research.

He pulled a few books from the shelf that looked most relevant:
Ron found a quiet corner and sat down to read the following books: "The Complete Collection of Extraordinary Bloodlines," "Examination of Extraordinary Occupations of Alien Races," "Tracing the Origins of Dragonborn Bloodlines," and "Ancient Bloodlines and Modern Mutations."

Turning to the "Examination of Extraordinary Occupations of Alien Races", he discovered that in addition to the innate bloodline talents of each race, they also developed corresponding extraordinary occupation systems:
"The Orcs' Weapon Masters specialize in the use of various weapons, able to quickly adapt to different weapon types during battle..."

“The Forest Elves’ ‘Nature Sacrifice’ possesses a variety of innate natural attribute spells;

Above this, there are the royal family, the Moon Elves, who guard the Tree of Life, but they are now hard to find..."

"The Dwarven Runesmiths can create unique creations that are long-lasting and stable..."

"The Siren's 'Tide Singer' manipulates water currents through special melodies, even summoning terrifying storms that sweep across the ocean..."

The "Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Bloodlines" records in detail the various known extraordinary bloodlines and their classification levels:
"Bloodlines are usually divided into six levels based on their purity and power: Copper Ring, Silver Ring, Gold Ring, Star Ring, Moon Ring, and Sun Ring. Bloodlines are named after celestial bodies and metals, symbolizing their level of power and rarity."

“The Copper Ring bloodline can only provide slight sensory enhancement or physical improvement, such as night vision or cold resistance;
The Silver Ring bloodline begins to manifest distinct extraordinary qualities, granting basic abilities such as elemental affinity and animal communication.

“Those with the Golden Circle bloodline often display extraordinary talents, such as elemental manipulation or form transformation;
The Star Ring bloodline can transcend mundane boundaries and grant its holder rare abilities such as time and space perception or prophecy.

The Moon Ring bloodline is near mythical, potentially possessing reality-warping potential;

The Sun Ring bloodline, on the other hand, exists almost exclusively in ancient legends and is believed to possess the power to change the rules."

Ron continued reading and learned that even if most knights now undergo bloodline stimulation, their bloodline is at most the Silver Ring.

Even in older clans like the royal family, few people can reach the Gold Ring level.

If one wants to preserve the bloodline abilities of the Gold Ring and above for a long time in each generation, it seems that the only way is to rely on mystical means...

The following description of the dragon species opened his eyes again:

"Dragonkind possesses the most powerful and pure bloodline of all known races. Even mixed-blood descendants often possess talents far beyond those of ordinary races. Among ancient dragonkind, there were many possessors of the Moon Ring bloodline, and the legendary first generation Dragon King even reached the level of the Sun Ring."

"Dragonborn typically possess a strong elemental affinity, exceptional physical fitness, and a long lifespan."

"The number of dragonborn has drastically decreased since the Third Era, and pure-blooded dragons have nearly become extinct. Most of the so-called 'dragonkin' today only retain the extremely rare bloodlines of the Silver Ring or Gold Ring dragons, a far cry from the true Star Ring or Moon Ring dragons."

"As time goes by, the high-purity bloodline gradually dilutes. The gap between today's 'dragon people' and the ancient true dragons is like the gap between a firefly and the sun."

The book also mentions a key concept - "bloodline tracing":
"In theory, any diluted bloodline can be retraced back to a purer state through a specific ritual. This process is extremely dangerous and has a low success rate, but if successful, it can allow the holder to gain powerful abilities similar to those of their ancestors."

After reading these materials, Ron had a more systematic understanding of extraordinary bloodline.

At the same time, he also found a thought-provoking summary at the end of "Alien Extraordinary Career Examination":

"Although various races have developed a rich and varied system of extraordinary professions, the wizard's path still holds the broadest potential."

"The reason is that the path of wizardry doesn't rely on innate bloodline, but rather on constantly pushing boundaries through acquired learning and the accumulation of knowledge. While the innate bloodline abilities of various races are certainly powerful, they are often limited to specific areas. Wizards, on the other hand, can explore almost any field through learning."

“As the old saying goes: ‘Blood determines the starting point, hard work determines the destination’.”

"However, each extraordinary profession has its own unique advantages and shining points. The comprehensiveness of wizards often comes at the cost of a longer learning path, while specialized professions can quickly reach the peak in a specific field."

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After returning the books to their original places, Ron had a lot of thoughts in his mind.

This knowledge further strengthened his determination to develop in multiple paths in parallel - the combination of a wizard's breadth of knowledge and the stimulation of various bloodlines may be the most ideal path of growth.

When I returned to the workshop, it was already late at night.

Ailan stood at the door to greet him, the vines swaying gently, looking more lively than before.

"Master, welcome back."

She no longer needed to use vines to laboriously piece together letters, but instead used large leaves as a writing board to generate text on it.

"Alan, you look... different," Ron said carefully.

Ailan's vines danced gently. "I feel... more awake, and my thoughts are more coherent. It's a wonderful feeling."

"That's good," Ron said with a smile. "I'm glad to see you grow."

Walking into the studio, Ron saw a bottle of Yangyan Essence on the table. It was the latest version he had refined that morning.

More sunflower orchid extract has been added than the previous formula, which theoretically can better activate the positive energy in the body.

"It's time." He muttered to himself, picking up the bottle of potion emitting golden light: "See how effective the improved one is."

Ron took a deep breath and drank it all in one gulp.

In an instant, a stream of burning energy rushed from the throat to every part of the body, as if liquid sunlight was flowing through the blood vessels.

He could feel every meridian in his body lighting up, every muscle vibrating, and every inch of his skin emitting a slight heat.

"This effect... is much stronger than expected!"

Ron was surprised to find that the yang energy in his body was quickly activated, resonating strongly with the Coronal Breathing Technique.

He immediately sat down cross-legged and adjusted his breathing according to the principles of Coronal Breathing.

With each inhalation, the yang energy activated by the drug converges towards the center;

With each breath-hold, energy circulates through the meridians, strengthening blood vessels and muscles;

With every exhalation, impurities and stagnation are expelled from the body.

Ron could clearly feel that the effect of the potion was in perfect harmony with his own breathing method, promoting each other and forming a virtuous circle.

Focusing all his attention, he adjusted his breathing to the most perfect state and guided his energy to attack the final obstacle.

At the critical moment, his perception suddenly became extremely sharp, as if he could see every drop of blood and every meridian in his body.

In this almost clairvoyant perception, he discovered that there was a strange energy flowing in his blood - it was an ancient and powerful force that lay dormant deep in everyone's genes, waiting to be awakened.

This power seemed to sense Ron's call and began to slowly wake up.

[Breathing Bodybuilding Experience +1]

[Current progress: Breathing Body Building (Beginner 100/100) → Breathing Body Building (Proficient Max)]

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