Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 232 Multiple Linkages
The sky above the Black Mist Jungle gradually distorted, and an eerie purple halo spread through the clouds, diffusing outwards like ink drops into clear water.

In the distance, alarms blared from the central area of ​​the school, and law enforcement members rapidly assembled in various areas in an attempt to control the escalating chaos.

Ron, Hayek, and Yuni hurried through the corridor, heading straight for the Bloodline Altar.

An unpleasant, corrosive odor filled the air, a clear sign of leaking abyssal energy.

"The situation is worse than expected."

Hayek frowned, his expression grave:

"The collapse of the seal has begun to affect the school's magic barrier. If it is not controlled soon, the entire Black Mist Forest will be polluted by the abyss."

Yuni nodded, a hint of worry flickering in her purple eyes:

"Apprentices have already reported the discovery of numerous aberrant creatures in the Eastern District. Clearly, small-scale spatial tears have begun to appear at the weak points of the barrier."

"Should we evacuate the apprentices?" Ron asked calmly, his gaze sweeping over the panicked junior apprentices along the way.

"It's already underway."

Hayek replied, "Maxim is prioritizing the relocation of ordinary apprentices to safe areas, but advanced apprentices and candidates for wizarding positions need to remain to assist in controlling the situation."

The three quickly arrived at the outer perimeter of the Bloodline Altar control node.

The situation here is more dire than imagined—several deep cracks have appeared in the ground, from which seeps out purplish-black energy, as viscous and corrosive as pus.

A nauseating odor filled the air, like a mixture of rotting flesh and metal.

Even more disturbingly, the surrounding plants began to mutate.

The once ordinary bushes gradually twisted and deformed, their branches and leaves turned into thorns, and their roots wriggled like tentacles.

“Abyssal plant mutation.” Ron immediately recognized the phenomenon:

"Pollution has already begun to affect the ecosystem."

"It's becoming more and more like a small abyss."

Yuni sighed softly, a look of worry flashing in her eyes. She too carried a soul contract: "This area will probably never be able to return to its original state."

The three cautiously traversed the already distorted corridor and arrived at the control node of the Bloodline Altar.

This was the first time Ron had ever seen the control node up close, and it was completely different from the internal space environment he had seen during the tests.

The energy flow here is more chaotic, the spatial distortion is more intense, and the entire area is shrouded in a layer of translucent purple mist.

The central stone platform has been completely shattered, leaving only fragmented remains.

Of the twelve crystal pillars, nine have completely collapsed, leaving only three still barely standing.

At the bottom of those remaining crystal pillars lay a figure covered in blood—Sauron.

There was a huge hole in his chest, from which a red crystal shimmered faintly.

The rhythm of the crystal's pulse was very similar to that of a heartbeat, but it was clearly unstable, sometimes fast and sometimes slow.

Its skin was an unnatural grayish-white, as if it were on the verge of death, but its eyes were still open, though its gaze was unfocused.

Yuni quickly checked Soren's condition, then shook her head:

“The situation is worse than we thought. The ‘Tears of the Heart’ is failing and can no longer sustain his vital signs. Moreover, the Abyss’s corruption has seeped into his blood and soul and is eroding his mental world.”

Hayek's expression turned grave: "Can we transfer them back to the School of Medicine's medical district?"

Yuni frowned and shook her head again:
"The risk is too great. His current condition cannot withstand the shock of any teleportation spell. Moreover, ordinary treatments are completely ineffective against this level of abyssal contamination."

Ron stepped forward: "Let me try."

Hayek and Eunice exchanged a glance, then silently stepped aside.

The opponent has already proven himself with his potion-making and bloodline manipulation skills. If anyone could help Sauron under these circumstances, it would only be Ron.

Ron walked over to Soren, knelt down, and began to carefully examine the man's condition.

He first used "supernatural perception" to observe Sauron's vital signs and energy flow.

The content displayed by the "Exceptional Recognition" feature is worrying:

Sauron (Dawn Star Wizard)
Status: Near death (60% loss of vitality, 42% mental pollution)

Core issue:

1. With the heart missing, the temporary replacement efficacy of "heart tears" is weakened.

2. The pollution of the abyss is eroding the vascular system and the spiritual world.
3. The flow of magic is severely disrupted, and the core energy nodes are damaged.

Ron frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then looked up at the two wizards: "The situation is indeed very difficult, but there is still a chance."

He took a deep breath and began to analyze in detail:
"First, we must solve three core problems—stabilizing life, eliminating pollution, and repairing the energy system. This requires combining technologies from the fields of potions, alchemy, and bloodline modulation."

“But we don’t have enough time and resources.” Yuni said gravely, “Even the most basic purification potion requires several hours to make.”

Ron smiled slightly, revealing a confident expression: "That's my strength."

He quickly took out several small bottles from his storage bag; these were the basic ingredients for potions that he carried with him, just in case.

At the same time, he activated the "Radiation Field" ability, and a faint energy field spread outward from him, enveloping Sauron's body.

This energy field is a clear blue-white, as pure as a spring, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding purplish-black abyssal energy.

"My radiation field seems to be more special than that of ordinary Morning Star wizards, as it can temporarily isolate external pollution to gain more time to operate."

Amidst their puzzled gazes, Ron casually offered an explanation, while simultaneously beginning to prepare the potion ingredients.

Just then, a sudden voice interrupted their plan.

"squeak--"

It was a chilling scream, like fingernails scratching glass, yet it possessed a certain biological quality.

The three quickly turned around and saw a group of twisted creatures crawling out from the end of the corridor.

Those creatures looked like mutant rats.

They were at least three times the size of normal mice.

Its skin is a sickly purplish-gray, its back is covered with sharp spines, and its tail forks into three branches, each with sharp bony barbs.

What's most disturbing are their eyes—not two, but a dense array of them distributed at the front of their heads, like a wriggling red ball of flesh.

“The abyssal rat swarm,” Hayek whispered. “The energy leak from the altar has already begun to affect the creatures around it.”

Yuni immediately stood in front of Sauron, a ball of purple flame forming in her hand: "Ron, you focus on healing, we'll deal with these mutated creatures."

Hayek stepped forward, the tip of his staff gleaming coldly.

"They are few in number, but be careful, as abyssal creatures often possess special abilities that cannot be predicted by conventional means."

Ron nodded without stopping his work.

He knew he had to finish the treatment as soon as possible, not only to save Sauron, but also to ensure that they could all leave the collapsing area safely.

[Professional linkage detected:

Potions Master (2-star) + Primal Wizard (3-star)

Get additional linkage bonus:

1. Improved drug purification efficiency
2. The potion's potency is enhanced and its stability is improved.

The moment this connection notification flashed through Ron's mind, he felt an unprecedented affinity with medicinal herbs.

Every magical particle in the surrounding air became clearly visible, and the energy structure of the medicinal herbs was as clear as an open book to him.

Ron began mixing the herbs efficiently, his movements more fluid than ever before, as if each step was guided precisely.

The core ingredients of the "Life Stabilizing Potion" are "Sunlight Nectar" and "Crystal Rock Liquid". These two ingredients need to be mixed in a specific ratio to produce a powerful life force boosting effect.

Experienced potion makers need at least half an hour of precise operation and purification, but Ron only took less than five minutes.

The magical enhancement brought by the "Primordial Circuit" accelerated the purification process. The impurities melted away like snow under the high concentration of magic, leaving only the purest effective ingredients.

The rat population was larger than initially expected, with new individuals constantly emerging from the shadows of the corridor.

They move extremely fast and are agile, able to move freely on walls and ceilings, forming a three-dimensional attack formation.

What's even more troublesome is that these mutated organisms have exhibited some kind of collective intelligence.

Their actions were not chaotic, but rather carried a clear strategic awareness—one part drew fire while the other sought a breakthrough.

"Be careful they self-destruct!" Hayek warned casually, simultaneously unleashing a blizzard that easily enveloped a large area.

"Their bodies are made of activated abyssal material, which will disperse into the air after they explode, potentially allowing contamination to seep directly into the bloodstream!"

Yuni had clearly anticipated this, using purple flames to form a protective wall that blocked most of the rat swarm's advance while also deflecting the exploding corpses.

Ron didn't turn around, nor did he stop working.

He merely tilted his head slightly, his eyes catching a glimpse of the approaching mutant rats. [Detected a professional crossover:]

Demon Hunter (2.5 stars) + The Primal Wizard (3 stars)

Get additional linkage bonus:

1. Expanded range of perception for aberrant organisms
2. Increased lethality of mental attacks against mutated creatures.
3. The ability to analyze the essence of life has been greatly enhanced.

The location, movement trajectory, and energy fluctuations of every creature in the room formed a precise three-dimensional map in his mind.

The weaknesses of those mutated rats became immediately apparent—the multi-eyed area on their heads was the nerve center of the entire creature and the area where the abyssal energy was most concentrated.

—A mental shockwave beam!
An invisible mental wave emanated from behind him, without any flashy visual effects, and not even disturbing the dust in the air.

But the abyssal rats suddenly stopped in their tracks, and then their heads exploded as if they had been spewing out a large amount of purplish-black liquid.

"Truly a primordial wizard, a sight to behold only once every few centuries," Hayek murmured, a look of amazement in his eyes.

"Such precision in the control of power is rare even among formal wizards."

Yuni nodded, a complex light flashing in her purple eyes: "The combat power of the Primal Wizards is indeed well-deserved."

Ron ignored their praise and continued with his treatment.

At this moment, he had completed the refining of the "Life Stabilizing Potion," and a bottle of emerald green liquid shimmered with a soft light in his hand.

With the combined effects of the "Radiation Field" and the synergy between the Potions Master and the Primal Wizard, its effectiveness is increased by at least three times.

His "life-stabilizing potion" is somewhat different from the ordinary ones.

It can not only temporarily stabilize vital signs, but also enhance the integration of 'heart tears' with biological tissues and prolong its effective time.

Ron carefully poured the potion into Sauron's mouth.

Sure enough, as the potion was absorbed, the other person's complexion began to improve, and their breathing became more stable.

The red crystal on her chest no longer flickered, but maintained a stable luster and rhythm.

"Now, we must solve the problem of abyssal contamination."

Ron frowned in thought, observing the distinct purplish-black marks in Sauron's veins:

"Conventional suppression methods have limited effectiveness against such high concentrations of abyssal contamination, and I need to try another approach."

[Class synergy detected: Bloodline Modifier (2-star) + Primal Wizard (3-star)]

Get additional linkage bonus:

1. Increased success rate of bloodline modulation
2. Increased affinity of the radiation field for biological tissues
3. Capable of more subtle control over bloodline energy.

As the notification appeared, a look of realization flashed in Ron's eyes.

His fingertips traced patterns in the air, as if manipulating some invisible thread.

With these movements, the purplish-black pollutants in Soren's blood vessels began to flow slowly, gradually detaching from the blood and concentrating towards the surface.

This is an extremely delicate process, much like separating oil droplets mixed in with water one by one.

A typical bloodline modifier might need several days of continuous work to complete this task, but with the enhancement of the synergy bonus, Ron made significant progress in just over ten minutes.

“This is…” Yuni exclaimed, staring intently at the surface of Soren’s skin.

Strands of purplish-black substance were seen seeping from his pores, wriggling like tiny snakes.

Once these pollutants leave the body, they are neutralized by the pure energy in the "radiation field," turning into harmless ash that dissipates into the air.

Bloodline Shaping (Proficient) Experience Points +1

Bloodline Shaping (Proficient) Experience Points +1

Bloodline Shaping (Proficient) Experience Points +1

……

[Current Progress: Bloodline Shaping (Proficiency 56/100)]

Perhaps because these operations are so complex, the speed at which skill experience points are increased is much faster than usual.

"We have successfully completed our mission; the surface pollution has been temporarily contained."

Fine beads of sweat had formed on his forehead, clearly indicating that this high-precision operation was a considerable burden for him.

"Now, there is one last crucial issue left: creating a stable heart replacement for Sauron."

"This is practically impossible. Even for a master alchemist, it would take weeks or even months to create an organ replacement that is a good match."

Hayek shook his head:
"Moreover, he must also be proficient in bloodline modulation, and such people are all on the list designated by the Court of Truth."

Ron didn't explain and began to focus on his work.

He took out a set of simplified alchemical tools and several rare materials from his storage bag, and also collected a few drops of purified Sauron blood as a basic template.

"Although it's impossible to provide a replacement heart for Master Soren."

Ron could only explain calmly, "But if it's just a more stable temporary organ replacement, I can still handle it."

His fingers moved swiftly, and the strange living substance in his hand began to undergo wondrous changes.

Its shape gradually changed from a piece of metal to a lifelike heart shape.

Golden energy patterns flow across its surface, while its interior is composed of countless tiny magical channels, simulating the blood circulation system of a real heart.

He dripped a drop of Sauron's blood onto the fake heart.

The pure, benevolent energy contained in the blood was immediately absorbed, causing the entire heart to radiate an even brighter light.

[Material Transmutation (Proficient) Experience Points +1]

[Current Progress: Material Transmutation (Proficiency 78/100)]

Ron took a deep breath and cupped the beating golden heart in his hands.

This step is far more difficult than any of the previous work, and the slightest mistake could lead to severe rejection or even immediate death.

He carefully removed the "Tear of the Heart" from Soren's chest; the red crystal was noticeably dim, clearly about to run out of energy.

Then, they quickly inserted the fake heart into that grotesque hollow.

"Boom, boom, boom"

The sound was clear and powerful, and the menacing void visibly shrank.

"It's a success." Ron breathed a sigh of relief, his forehead already damp with sweat.

"His heart has fused perfectly with his body, and his life is now stable."

Soren slowly opened his eyes, his gaze no longer unfocused, but gradually regaining its clarity.

"I'm still alive?" Soren's voice was still weak, but it carried a hint of unbelievable surprise.

“Under normal circumstances, your soul should already be burning in flames.”

Hayek stepped forward and, without making a sound, delivered a cruel joke.

He then turned to look at Ron, his tone filled with undisguised admiration:
"But our young friends have just shown us that the abilities of the Primal Wizards far exceed our imagination."

Soren tried to sit up, and although his movements were slow, he was able to move on his own.

He gave Ron a deep look, his gratitude evident in his eyes.

He turned to his surroundings, his expression becoming wary again: "What's the situation with the Bloodline Altar and the Holy Disc?"

"The Holy Disc has been dealt with," Ron replied briefly, not wanting to elaborate on the fierce battle.

"But the seal on the bloodline altar has completely collapsed, and the pollution of the abyss is spreading."

Hayek nodded, his expression grave: "Yes, we must evacuate as soon as possible. Your temporary repairs only delay the spread of the pollution."

Just then, the ground suddenly began to shake violently.

"The situation is deteriorating faster than expected!" A flicker of fear flashed in Yuni's purple eyes: "The spatial structure is collapsing at an accelerated pace!"

Ron quickly looked around, various escape plans flashing through his mind.

Just then, Sauron suddenly spoke:
"The passage to the north is relatively stable and should hold out until we leave. But we must act immediately; every second is crucial."

"Are you sure you can do this?" Hayek asked worriedly, looking at the other man's pale face.

Soren gave a wry smile: "Vice Dean, if we don't leave immediately, we will all be swallowed by the abyss. Don't worry, this new heart seems to be much more powerful than I expected."

The passage had begun to twist and deform, with irregular cracks appearing on the walls, from which purplish-black energy seeped out like blood.

Rock fragments kept falling from the cliff face, and the ground became uneven, as if it were being pulled by some invisible force.

(End of this chapter)