Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 159 "Illustrated Guide to Abyssal Creatures"

"Boiling Blood," Ron muttered the name of his newly acquired trait, feeling the changes it brought.

He closed his eyes, re-entered the Library of Consciousness, and quickly added this important breakthrough to the "Blood Knight" section.

By comparing past experience data, Ron clearly recognized the value of this characteristic.

Previously, after each burst of bloodline energy, he would experience prolonged weakness and fatigue.

Just like when he fought against the mercenaries sent by the shapeshifters with Andre, he entered a weakened state after the dragon breath was released, which is why he was so easily hypnotized. After the hypnosis was lifted, he was semi-conscious for a long time before recovering.
For example, when facing Marcus, the powerlessness after the outburst prevented him from reacting in time to avoid being bitten.

This aftereffect has always been a fatal weakness for Blood Knights, making them particularly vulnerable in crucial moments.

Now, this "boiling blood" property can undoubtedly greatly improve this problem.

Ron stood up and tried to mobilize a small amount of bloodline energy.

To his surprise, the energy not only came faster but also became more powerful, as if it had been compressed.

When he stopped mobilizing, that energy dissipated quickly, leaving very little fatigue.

"This is like an upgraded version of 'Blood Burst'. Not only is it more powerful, but it also has almost no side effects."

Ron clenched his fist gently, feeling the power emanating from his knuckles.

This power is full of life and vitality, like a burning campfire, warm and enduring.

He walked to the edge of the training field and picked up a test stone.

This is a hard black stone, so hard that even if an ordinary person uses all their strength, it is difficult to leave a mark on it.

Ron took a deep breath, mobilizing the energy in his blood vessels to boil, and then threw a punch.

"boom--!"

The black stone cracked upon impact, with a fissure spreading outwards from the point of impact, eventually breaking the entire stone into several pieces.

"The explosive power is at least half again as strong as before, and the accompanying burning effect has also been significantly improved, but it wasn't well demonstrated because the stone was broken."

He examined his hands and found no discomfort except for a slight redness at his knuckles.

In the past, even a short burst of this magnitude would leave him with muscle soreness for at least one or two hours.

"The biggest benefit is the reduction of fatigue."

Ron recalled Andrei's previous combat experiences, how he always became a coward after each outburst.

Therefore, Ron himself has never tried the effects of "bloodline activation" in actual combat, and the fact that he has a period of weakness is really too useless.

With the "Boiling Blood" trait, he can not only unleash a more powerful burst of power, but also significantly reduce the period of weakness after the burst, and even unleash bursts continuously in emergency situations.

This undoubtedly adds a powerful trump card to his portfolio.

"However, more practical testing is needed."

Ron thought calmly.

Although the initial results are encouraging, he will not draw conclusions lightly.

Only through rigorous real-world testing can the practicality and potential limitations of this feature be truly determined.

"Keep moving forward, step by step."

He casually turned off the magic crystal lamp and walked towards his bedroom.

Tomorrow will be another new day, with countless things waiting for him to deal with.

………………

As night slowly receded from the black mist jungle, the surrounding dark creatures gradually became less active, but occasional low howls and eerie rustling sounds could still be heard.

The lights inside the workshop, however, remained exceptionally warm and bright.

The only thing missing was a familiar green figure, but a new ancient tree had appeared in the courtyard, constantly radiating vibrant life...

Ron stood in front of the lab table, carefully observing the little sea monster in front of him.

In the two-day gladiatorial arena, Dale's performance far exceeded expectations.

She has defeated three opponents in a row and successfully absorbed all of their essence.

However, this rapid energy absorption also brings hidden dangers.

“Dale, put your hand out, I need to check your energy flow.”

Ron gave the order bluntly.

"Okay, master!"

Dale excitedly stretched out her little hand.

Her eyes shimmered with a peculiar light; her originally pure blue pupils were now mixed with deep purple and dark red, forming a mysterious gradient.

Ron gently touched her wrist, activating his "Supernatural Recognition" and "Tracing" abilities to meticulously sense the energy flow within her body.

A complex picture of bloodlines immediately appeared in his mind:

The once pure siren bloodline is now mixed with various heterogeneous energies.

The fishman's deep-sea adaptability, precise control over water elements, and even a trace of the Crimson Dragon factor he provided.

Most of this energy has been well integrated into Dale's bloodline, but at certain points, there are obvious signs of instability.

"As expected," Ron muttered to himself.
"Excessive energy intake leads to excessive pressure on blood vessel integration."

If this situation is not addressed, it could trigger energy disturbances at crucial moments, negatively impacting Dale's growth and combat capabilities.

“Little guy, you’ve eaten too much ‘food’ and now you need a little help to digest it.”

Ron smiled and ruffled Dale's silver hair.

Dyer blinked her big eyes:
"Master, it feels like there are a lot of forces fighting inside my stomach, and sometimes it feels itchy."

"That's the reason. Let me adjust it for you first."

Ron turned and walked to the medicine cabinet, taking out several bottles of carefully prepared medicine and a specially made fine silver needle.

This is a bloodline harmonization program he designed specifically for Dier.

This involves regulating the flow of energy within the body through specific medications, combined with precise guidance from mental power, to help different bloodline factors find their optimal balance.

Lilia helped prepare the equipment, her movements practiced and quiet.

"Teacher, do you need me to prepare the stabilizing solution?" she asked softly.

Ron nodded: "Take the light blue bottle and mix it to a 3:7 concentration."

Lilia immediately followed the instructions and precisely prepared the medicine.

Over the past few months of working together, the master and apprentice have developed a highly tacit cooperative working relationship.

Although Lilia was initially of mediocre talent, her special ability to "make up for her shortcomings through hard work" made her progress in all aspects increasingly obvious, making her undoubtedly the best assistant.

After the preparations were completed, Ron gestured for Dale to lie down on the specially made crystal bed.

This bed is made of special crystal that can help with the transmission of spiritual power and the stability of energy.

"Will it hurt a lot?" Dale asked nervously.

"No, at most you'll feel a slight tingling sensation," Ron reassured him.

"Just like last time, it might still be a little itchy."

The little siren relaxed her body and closed her eyes trustingly.

Ron first dipped his silver needles in the medicine and gently touched several key acupoints on Dale's body.

The medicine quickly penetrated the skin and began to flow along the energy channels.

Then, he focused his mental energy, placing his hands on Dale's forehead and heart, guiding the disordered energy within her body to rearrange itself.

This is an extremely meticulous task, requiring a precise understanding of the characteristics and flow patterns of each type of energy.

The slightest carelessness could lead to energy conflicts or even cause bloodline collapse.

Fortunately, Ron had already conducted extensive experiments on the autophagy slime.

Bloodline Modification (Proficient) Experience Points +1

Ron could clearly sense that the blood flow in Dale's body was gradually becoming more regular.

Those originally mutually exclusive energies found their respective places under his guidance, forming a wonderful complementary relationship.

"The bloodline of the siren should be primarily water-based, but Dale seems to have a natural affinity for the wind element as well."

Ron observed intently:

"Perhaps it is possible to guide these two elements to form a symbiotic state."

He subtly adjusted the direction of his mental energy output, directing some of the water element's energy towards the wind element's gathering area, creating a special buffer zone at the interface between the two.

This adjustment had an immediate effect—two elements that were originally mutually exclusive began to slowly merge, forming a unique "feng shui symbiosis".

Bloodline Modification (Proficient) Experience Points +1

Dyer's expression became peaceful and comfortable, and a faint blue light began to appear on her body.

He continued to adjust each newly absorbed energy, properly integrating them into the core of Dale's bloodline.

In this way, these energies are no longer external intruders, but have become an organic part of her bloodline, which can be completely controlled and utilized.

Ron was extremely careful when dealing with that trace of dragon blood.

Dragon bloodlines are extremely aggressive; even trace amounts can suppress or assimilate other bloodlines.

He was considering whether he should completely strip away this energy when he discovered an interesting phenomenon:

The dragon blood factor did not expand aggressively as expected; instead, it formed a stable small energy core that coexisted harmoniously with the surrounding siren bloodline.

“Interesting.” Ron raised an eyebrow.
"The dragon bloodline did not produce an erosive effect, but instead formed a kind of 'seed'-like existence."

Through his "tracing" ability, he was able to see the potential development path of this "seed".

With proper guidance and nourishment, it might grant Dale some dragon-like characteristics without affecting her main siren bloodline. "This is truly a rare opportunity."

Ron decided to preserve this special structure and create a more stable energy environment for it.

He injected certain enhancement agents into Dale's body, guiding the energy flow to form a protective barrier around the "seed".

This allows it to develop steadily without interfering with the main bloodline.

"Like tender meat encased in a clam shell..."

Ron came up with a fitting analogy: "A protective layer forms on the outside, while the inside can grow slowly."

The entire harmonization process lasted nearly three hours. When the last energy flow returned to balance, Dale's bloodline finally reached its optimal state.

Bloodline Modification (Proficient) Experience Points +1

Ron took a deep breath and slowly withdrew his mental energy.

This high-intensity mental exertion was a considerable burden even for him, but the results were worthwhile.

Dale slowly opened her eyes, and the light in her pupils was brighter and clearer than ever before.

"Master, I feel so relaxed!"

She sat up excitedly, drawing an arc in the air with her hands.

A perfect stream of water appeared out of thin air with her movements, forming a graceful spiral in the air.

A faint breeze lingered around the edge of the water flow, making the entire structure more stable and flexible.

“The elements of wind and water are compatible.” Ron nodded in satisfaction. “The effect is even better than expected.”

The little siren cheered and jumped off the crystal bed, spinning merrily around the room.

Her movements were more agile than ever before, her skin had a subtle pearly sheen, and she exuded a unique vitality.

Through this bloodline harmonization, Dale's condition has reached a new balance.

The energy absorbed from her opponents in the arena was perfectly integrated and became part of her own power.

"Teacher, that's amazing!" Lilia couldn't help but exclaim, her eyes filled with admiration.
"You used almost no external energy, only some mental guidance and gentle medicine, to achieve such a complex bloodline balance."

Ron shook his head modestly:

"This is mainly due to the superiority of Dale's own bloodline and the special effect of her 'big eater' talent. I only played a supporting role."

But he knew in his heart that the success of this operation proved that his bloodline modulation technology had reached a new level.

From simple bloodline purification to complex multi-element fusion, and now to holistic bloodline harmonization.

Each step is based on countless experiments and extensive theoretical research.

The harmonious coexistence of different bloodlines within the same organism is considered an extremely difficult goal in traditional bloodline modulation theory, and some conservative bloodline modulators even believe it is impossible.

Ron proved this possibility with his actions, although the process required extremely high precision in controlling his mental power and a profound understanding of the nature of his bloodline.

However, just as he was feeling gratified by this success, a fact made him slightly uncomfortable.

Despite the smooth improvement in bloodline modulation skills, breakthroughs in extraordinary biology seem to have encountered a bottleneck.

[Current Progress: Extraordinary Biology (Introduction 48/50)]

This number has stagnated for several days. Although the initial breakthrough is relatively simple, the fact that it has dragged on for so long is undoubtedly beyond his expectations.

Ron frowned, recalling a similar situation he had encountered when he broke through his swordsmanship.

At that time, no matter how diligently he practiced, he could not break through the last bit of experience in basic swordsmanship.

It wasn't until these techniques were actually applied in real combat that a breakthrough was finally achieved.

"Perhaps the same is true for extraordinary biology."

Ron was actually very clear about his problem:
"Pure theoretical research can no longer provide new breakthroughs; more practical experience and direct observation are needed."

He looked at Dale with some regret.

Although she gained a lot of experience by adjusting her bloodline, the variety of extraordinary creatures she could come into contact with in the Black Mist Forest was limited, and she rarely had the opportunity to conduct in-depth research.

"What is Master thinking?"

"I ask you, tilting my head, my big, violet-blue eyes full of curiosity."

Ron gently stroked her silver hair:

"Nothing much, just thinking about the next steps. You've successfully advanced to the top sixteen of the Bloody Gladiator Tournament, and the opponents ahead will be even stronger, so we need to be more prepared."

Dale confidently waved her little fist: "Don't worry, Master, I'll eat them all!"

Ron smiled and nodded, but inwardly he was pondering another question.

How can I obtain more firsthand information about extraordinary creatures?
Just then, Lilia reported to him another piece of information she had gathered:
"Teacher, when I went to get your qualification certificate for the gladiatorial beast battle today, I exchanged some magic stone fragments with the guard there and got some information: the test subjects for this beast battle are Vice Dean Hayek's private collection, and the specific rules will also be changed."

Ron's eyes lit up: "Oh? Tell me more about it?"

"It is said that many parts of that experimental subject were taken from that great abyss, but the officer on duty did not know the specific details."

Lilia seemed a little embarrassed as she finished speaking. She twirled her hair with her fingers and continued:
"I've heard that after this beast-fighting battle, participants receive a special privilege: they can participate in the vice dean's anatomical guidance of the experimental subjects. That's why even apprentices who have already secured their positions in the hierarchy participate in the competition every year."

“Anatomy instructions.” Ron fell into thought.

This is a rare opportunity. As a Moon-level wizard, Vice Dean Hayek's knowledge and experience are far beyond what ordinary people can match.

Witnessing firsthand his process of dissecting and analyzing extraordinary organisms is tantamount to a priceless practical lesson in extraordinary biology.

It's important to know that getting a consultation from a wizard of the vice dean's level is almost impossible under normal circumstances, and even paid consultations have extremely strict quotas.

"and."

Lilia continued, a hint of excitement unconsciously creeping into her voice:
"I heard that in addition to the puppet, the champion's prize also includes a 'Compendium of Abyssal Creatures.' I don't know if it's true or not, but if it is, it would be an extremely valuable resource."

The Great Abyss—a place shrouded in countless legends and mysteries, said to be the origin of many mysterious creatures.

Knowledge about it is classified as confidential even within the school, and even prospective wizards have difficulty obtaining complete information.

Now, if he could obtain a dedicated illustrated guide, it would be invaluable for his extraordinary biological research.

The difference between abyssal creatures and ordinary extraordinary creatures may be the key information he needs to break through the bottleneck of extraordinary biology.

"It seems that the value of winning this competition far exceeds my expectations."

Ron said softly, "Perhaps we'll have three happy events at that time."

Not only will he receive huge rewards and ranking improvements, but his extraordinary biological breakthroughs can also be obtained from this dissection guide and the "Abyssal Creatures Compendium".

Dyer tugged at his sleeve:
"Don't worry, Master, I will definitely win the championship and bring that picture book back to you!"

Looking at the determined expression on the little siren's face, Ron felt a warm current surge through his heart.

From a tiny, dying baby to the vibrant and confident young woman she is today, Dale's growth has exceeded everyone's expectations.

“I believe you, Dale,” he said gently.

"However, remember to protect yourself in battle and don't be greedy for credit or act rashly."

Ron then began to develop a training plan and nutritional supplement program for Dal over the next few days.

With only three days left until the Round of 16, we must make the most of every minute and second of training.

“Lilia.” Ron turned to his student:

"I need you to prepare the following medicines, all of which are specially made for Dale."

He listed in detail the formulas for several enhancement potions.

These were all specially designed by him based on the characteristics of Dale's bloodline, and could significantly enhance her combat power in a short period of time.

Lilia carefully noted down every detail, and then quickly took action.

Ron returned to the lab and began reviewing the limited information he had collected about abyssal creatures.

He needs to have a basic understanding of the knowledge he may encounter so that he can ask valuable questions and gain the most benefit from the anatomical guidance.

"Let me see the known abyss hierarchy."

Ron opened one of the books, which contained fragments of information about the Great Abyss.

It is said that the abyss is divided into thirteen layers, each with unique environmental characteristics and biological populations.

The deeper you go, the higher the degree of mutation and the higher the level of power of the creatures.

Those organisms that can survive below the sixth level often possess some kind of special adaptive mutation or evolution.

“This information is too fragmented and one-sided,” Ron frowned. “It’s difficult to form a systematic understanding.”

It is precisely this lack of complete understanding of the abyss ecosystem that has hindered his further breakthroughs in supernatural biology.

If we could obtain that illustrated guide, perhaps we could solve this mystery.

"The old adage still applies: make bold assumptions, and verify them carefully."

Ron closed the book.

He clearly recognized that power only has real value when it is under control.

Whether it's harmonizing Dale's bloodline or pursuing extraordinary knowledge, this calm and cautious attitude is essential.

Trying to do too much at once will only lead to disaster; rash actions will only bring calamity.

On this path to the pinnacle of excellence, every step must be taken with steadiness and composure.

Ron stood by the window, gazing at the faint outline of the tower in the distance, and a clearer goal had formed in his mind:
A compendium of abyssal creatures, an anatomical guide for moon-level wizards, and the substitute puppet that may determine his future path.

All three of these items will await him as the champion's reward in the Bloody Gladiator Tournament.

The key to obtaining them lies in this tiny siren girl before us, and her astonishingly powerful ability to devour.

"Champion." Ron silently made up his mind:

"We must win the championship no matter what."

(End of this chapter)