Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 45 Endless World, Endless Exploration...

After changing his job to [Wizard Apprentice], his perception of the magic power in his body became extremely clear.

Although magic power and mental power are closely related, they are two completely different energies.

Mental power is mainly used to build and maintain spell models, while magic power is the fuel that actually drives spell effects.

Opening his attribute panel, he once again confirmed his current status:
Ron Ralph

【Age: 15】

[Current Combat Occupation: Wizard Apprentice (one and a half stars), Knight Squire (one star)]

[Current Occupation: Potions Apprentice (One Star)]

[Attributes: Constitution 1.5, Spirit 2.4, Magic 0.7]

【Skill:
Basic Alchemy (Proficient), Basic Meditation (max), Zero Ring Slime Splash (Proficient max), Potion Refining (Beginner), Herb Identification (Beginner), Basic Swordsmanship (Proficient), Breathing and Body Building (Beginner), Spell Construction (Beginner), Mental Interference (Beginner), Sonic Oscillation (Proficient)]

[Special Talent: Dual Soul, Sun's Protection (Remaining)]

[Strength level: Elementary apprentice]

Mana value 0.7 - This means he can support multiple spell castings without being exhausted.

As far as he knew, a purely auxiliary zero-level spell like "Slime Splash" consumed about 0.1 mana per cast;

Some offensive high-energy zero-level spells may consume up to 0.5 magic points.

"That means I can now cast seven auxiliary spells in a row, or barely one or two offensive spells. However, with Sonic Oscillation, I don't need to spend extra money to learn it. As an offensive method during my apprenticeship period, it should be enough for a long time."

Ron thought to himself.

He still remembered some fragments of conversation he had overheard in Mrs. Allen's shop—

When an apprentice is promoted to a formal wizard, he can learn a special skill called "super magic", which greatly enhances the effect of spells by consuming multiple magic power.

This is why many formal wizards, even if their physical fitness is not particularly strong, can still release terrifying spells that can change the world.

"More than just a wizard"

Andre once mentioned in a casual chat with him that non-wizard professionals such as Bloodline Knights can also use magic.

They usually infuse magic power into their bodies, initiating a temporary enhanced state called "Life Burst". Although their efficiency is not as good as that of wizards, they are still incredibly powerful in close combat.

"Perhaps this is why the Magic Swordsman's career path is so different from ordinary careers? I'll have to ask Andre more about this and see if I can uncover more hidden career paths."

Ron took a deep breath and looked out the window again.

The night in the foggy forest was deep, and a few dim stars were faintly visible through the thick fog, bringing a faint light to this mysterious place.

He shook his head and decided to use his new permissions as a novice apprentice to go to the library, perhaps to find more information about the advanced route.

………………

The library of the Black Mist Jungle is located on the third floor of the main tower. It is a tall, dark circular space, with a maze of countless bookshelves occupying most of the area.

Each bookshelf is dotted with faint blue magic crystal lights, providing just enough light for reading.

Ron showed his junior apprentice badge, and the guard - an expressionless middle apprentice - nodded slightly and let him pass.

"The junior apprentice area is on the left. Do not attempt to enter the area beyond the red line." The guard mechanically repeated a warning that had obviously been said countless times: "Violators will be punished."

Entering the library, Ron could feel the magical fluctuations in the air. Every book here was cast with a protective array to prevent it from being damaged or taken out without permission.

He scanned the rows of bookshelves, searching for information related to promotion.

Finally, he found a copy of "Apprentice Promotion Guide" in an inconspicuous corner, which looked to be quite old.

Finding a quiet corner to sit down, Ron carefully opened the book.

The first chapter is about the detailed division of apprentice levels - elementary, intermediate, and advanced. According to the description in the book, with Ron's current strength, he is just at the starting stage of elementary apprenticeship.

However, what really interested him was the chapter on the formal wizard promotion, and he quickly flipped to that part and began to read intently.

"The promotion to a formal wizard is essentially a qualitative change in spirit and magic power."

The book states: "This process is called 'opening the door,' which refers to the opening of the spiritual door to higher powers."

Ron frowned and continued reading: "The opening ceremony needs to meet strict conditions:

First, the mental strength must reach a critical value;
Secondly, one must complete the apprenticeship stage of a gem-level meditation method;

Third, independently complete an improved model of at least one spell;

Finally, the ceremony is completed under the guidance of the instructor.”

"During the ceremony, the apprentice will drink a specially prepared 'key potion'. This potion will temporarily break down the mental barrier, allowing the apprentice to face higher powers. If the apprentice is not prepared enough, the ceremony could fail at best, or they could suffer a mental breakdown or even death."

As he read, a strange feeling came over him, and something seemed to be changing on the panel.

He immediately turned his attention to his career panel and was surprised to find that the wizard apprentice's advancement information had been automatically updated:
[Wizard: Unknown Direction (2.5 stars)]

[Advanced conditions:
1. Mental strength reaches 4.9
2. Achieve mastery of any gem-level meditation method (determines the direction of advancement)

3. Master at least one spell (determines the direction of advancement)

4. Complete the "Opening the Door" ceremony]

[Features: Energy Circuit, Radiation Field, Super Magic Technique, Mental Blast (shared across different advancement directions)]

Perhaps as the exploration deepens, the panel will automatically reveal more hidden career paths and promotion conditions.

But when Ron looked at the specific conditions for wizard advancement, he felt pressure again.

4.9 points of mental strength—it seemed like just over double his current level, but he already had a vague feeling that it would be harder to increase the value as time went on. Perhaps increasing 0.1 mental strength later on would be a hundred times harder than before...

There are also mastery-level gem-level meditations and spells, which require a lot of time and resources.

He thought to himself, "If I want to continue advancing, the key is to quickly collect the materials on Mrs. Qi Allen's list and obtain the gem-level meditation method in her hands."

The banned items listed on Mrs. Allen's list are obviously not available through normal channels.

According to Andre, the black market is the most likely option.

"'Sunset Tavern', 'Lizard Alley', 'Blackwater Bay'..." Ron silently recalled the underground trading places Andre mentioned: "Let's start with the safest place."

"Don't aim too high," he reminded himself. "The most important thing right now is to steadily improve my skills, especially to find more potential career advancement paths."

"There may be other more special career advancement paths..."

He pondered the possible combinations: "Wizard, Knight, and Potion Master, these three main lines are already determined, but if other extraordinary professions are added, what kind of chain reaction will it produce?"

Skill-based extraordinary professions such as enchanters and alchemists;
Extraordinary professions of knowledge such as historians and astrologers;

Even some alien bloodlines with obvious superior-subordinate relationships in the game can be transformed into [professions], such as vampires, demons, high-level undead... Each of them may produce a wonderful linkage effect with his existing profession.

"It still requires a lot of data collection and field research." Ron sighed, "Every step requires careful planning."

He made a mental list of immediate goals:

First, collect the materials on Mrs. Allen's list and obtain "The Whispers of the Star Eater";
Second, use artificial star dew to assist meditation and master this gem-level meditation method as quickly as possible;

Third, gain a deep understanding of the power distribution and rules within the school;
Fourth, explore more potential career advancement paths
……

Continuing to flip through the pages, he found more descriptions of the realms above formal wizards, as well as some brief descriptions of the world beyond the Black Mist Jungle.

Ron muttered to himself, "Although there are quite a few official wizards here, according to the book, the Black Mist Jungle seems to be only... a smaller-scale gathering place for extraordinary people?"

I was about to continue looking for more information when a librarian came over and indicated that the library was about to close.

He left the library with his head full of new information and already started planning his future path.

However, in the eyes of mortals, formal wizards are so powerful that they are like gods on earth. What kind of power do those higher-level beings, the so-called great wizards, wizard kings, and even the legendary demons, possess?
Hollowing out history, folding reality; tampering with laws, reflecting madness... Perhaps it is just as it is said in ancient texts?

There is also the Endless Sea, the Fairyland, the Dragon Tomb, the Great Abyss outside this land... and even the alien world connected by the extraterritorial star gate.

Do these places, which the apprentices talk about as if they were myths and legends, really exist?
And will he have the chance to go there and witness it with his own eyes?
After returning to his room and taking care of his personal hygiene, Ron lay down on the bed and let his thoughts slowly settle.

Tomorrow is another new day, and every sunrise symbolizes new opportunities for him.

"Take your time, but don't stop... Oh, if you stop you'll become just another pile of bones here."

He whispered this to himself, then slowly drifted off to sleep.

(End of this chapter)