Chapter 150: 【Black Wizard (Three Stars)】

Luo En clearly remembered that the essence of the black wizard path is to coexist with pollution, not to be swallowed by pollution.

Theoretically, if a more stable symbiotic way can be found, perhaps the risk of personality collapse can be avoided.

"If the career panel can incorporate this path into the system, perhaps I can obtain erosion power in a safer way?"

This idea made Luo En both excited and worried.

When leaving the library, the old guard looked at him meaningfully:

"Did you find what you wanted, young man?"

Luo En nodded cautiously: "Benefited a lot, thank you."

"Remember, knowledge is a double-edged sword; understanding darkness does not mean embracing darkness."

The old man's voice was low and serious.

"I will keep it in mind." He could only respond sincerely.

Walking on the way back to the workshop, Luo En's thoughts still lingered on that knowledge.

The temptation of the black wizard path lies in the fact that it provides a seemingly shortcut path to power: whoever is crazier, whoever is stronger, instead of looking at talent...

He shook his head and temporarily threw these thoughts to the back of his mind.

Regardless, his primary task now is to prepare for the Bloody Gladiator Society in a month, striving to further improve his ranking in the sequence through outstanding performance.

As for the black wizard path, he might continue to research it, but he would never try it rashly.

At least, before finding a way to ensure safety, he wouldn't.

Returning to the workshop, Lilia was in the courtyard guiding Dai'er to practice water element control.

Seeing Luo En return, both of their faces bloomed with welcoming smiles.

"Teacher, you're back!"

Lilia greeted happily: "Dai'er has made great progress today, and has been able to maintain the water ball form for a long time!"

"Master!" Dai'er ran over excitedly:

"Look at my new skill!" She waved her little hand, and a perfect water ball floated in the air, then slowly deformed into a blooming water lotus.

"Very good!" Luo En praised sincerely, rubbing the little Sea Siren's silver hair, and a faint smile couldn't help but appear on the corner of his mouth.

On the path of pursuing power, there are some prices he is absolutely unwilling to pay easily.

"Dinner is ready, teacher." Lilia smiled: "It's the grilled fish and vegetable soup you like."

"Thank you, Lilia, let's go together." Luo En responded with a smile.

Night fell, and the workshop's lights were warm and bright, dispelling the dark thoughts of the day.

………………

Late at night, Luo En sat in meditation in the private research room on the second floor of the workshop.

Those forbidden knowledge about black wizards, awakening, and erosion were like a dark flame, attracting his attention at all times.

In the stillness of the night, he made a decision.

"I have obtained so much information today; there should be corresponding advancement routes. Let's take a look first, and don't try it for the time being."

He said to himself in his heart, and then cautiously opened the career panel.

Luo En browsed the panel, looking for any information related to black wizards.

Suddenly, he noticed that in the career selection column, an option he had never noticed before had indeed appeared quietly:

【Black Wizard (Three Stars) (Can view specific advancement information)】

Logically speaking, when obtaining new career advancement information, the panel should have prompted him, but this time there was no news at all...

His heartbeat accelerated, Luo En clicked on this option cautiously, and more information immediately emerged:

【Career: Black Wizard (Three Stars)】

【Advancement Conditions:

1. Pre-career - Wizard Apprentice (One and a half stars) √

2. Spiritual power reaches 4.0 or above, and accumulate a certain degree of spiritual pollution

3. Master at least one spell that affects the spirit √

4. Possess a special medium—High-purity Sin Domain Black Crystal

5. Complete the awakening ritual and reach 10% awakening degree】

【Warning: This career will significantly change personality traits, enhance negative emotions, and reduce rational thinking ability

After changing careers, you will not be able to restore your original personality!】

Luo En stared at this information, feeling both surprised and somewhat taking it for granted.

The career panel did incorporate the black wizard path into the optional career, but that clear warning pointed directly to the essence of this path...

It would indeed irreversibly change a person's soul.

Of particular note is the three-star rating:

This means that the overall potential of the black wizard career is higher than all the careers he currently knows the full advancement information for.

Even higher than the two-and-a-half-star 【Wizard Unknown Direction】 and 【Magic Swordsman】.

"The career change conditions mentioned Sin Domain Black Crystal,"

Luo En pondered: "It is exactly the key medium material I read about in the book today."

He continued to browse and found more detailed information about career traits:

【Black Wizard Main Abilities:

Erosion Spells, Pollution Perception, Awakened Body, Whispers of the Stars (using this ability will accelerate the accumulation of spiritual pollution)】

Luo En couldn't help but be moved.

These abilities are indeed powerful, especially the trait of erosion spells, which can bypass conventional defenses and directly attack the opponent's spiritual weaknesses.

However, the next piece of information made him alert again:

【Additional Note: The black wizard career is different from conventional careers; they do not need to hone related skills, but mainly rely on increasing the awakening degree to advance.

Every 10% increase in awakening degree will unlock a new ability branch, but at the same time, it will aggravate personality distortion.

10% Awakening Degree: Basic erosion ability, slight personality change

30% Awakening Degree: Enhanced erosion ability, moderate personality distortion, extreme emotions

50% Awakening Degree: High-level erosion ability, severe personality collapse, almost loss of all positive emotions

70% Awakening Degree: Deep erosion ability, complete personality alienation, only retaining the most basic rational thinking

100% Awakening Degree: Can advance to become an "Apostle," completely transcending human limitations】

"This is not a path I can take now..."

Luo En finally concluded: "Even if it might be safer through the career panel than direct awakening, in essence, it will still lose oneself."

He was about to close the career panel, but saw an extra piece of information at the end:

【Special Tip: The Dual Soul talent may resist personality distortion to a certain extent, but it cannot completely eliminate this effect.

The final result depends on the user's willpower and choice】

This information made Luo En fall into thought.

The Dual Soul talent might indeed provide a certain buffer, but the risk is still huge.

Perhaps only when obtaining "rare antiques" related to spiritual protection in the future will there be an opportunity to try.

After closing the career panel, Luo En took out the Time Guardian pocket watch.

Just then, he suddenly felt a vine stretch out, on which Ailan's leaf writing board appeared:

"Master, Miss Trish is visiting."

Luo En stood up vigilantly and walked to the window cautiously.

In the night, he saw a familiar figure moving towards the workshop gate—it was Trish.

Why would she appear here at this time?

Luo En went downstairs quickly and indeed met the brown-haired girl who had returned to her usual casual attire in the reception room.

"Sorry to disturb you so late."

Trish said in a low voice, with a rare nervous look on her face:

"But I have important things I must tell you."

Luo En noticed that her breathing was a bit rapid, and her temples were slightly damp; obviously, she had rushed over.

"Come in and talk." He stepped aside to make way.

Trish flashed into the room quickly, looked around, and after confirming that no one else was present, said in a low voice:

"The mentor talked to me tonight; she pointed out that there has been a series of strange events recently, which seem to be related to the 'Black Wizard Revival'."

Luo En felt a chill in his heart: "Black Wizard Revival?"

"Yes," Trish nodded, a flash of worry in her eyes:

"There has always been a hidden black wizard group in the central area of the Ring Abyss Continent group; they call themselves 'Eye of the Abyss' and follow a mysterious existence known as the 'Lord of Paradise.' The Law Enforcement Team responsible for this matter believes that Cynthia's disappearance is related to this organization, and..."

She hesitated significantly: "Oliver is likely one of their peripheral members."

Luo En was not too surprised by this news; considering what he read this morning and his observation of Oliver's state, all of this was very reasonable.

"Why would Lady Ke Linna tell you this?" Luo En asked cautiously.

Trish took a deep breath:

"She said I might be one of their targets. Three days ago, the Law Enforcement Team discovered a hidden cave while searching in the Edge Forest, inside..."

Her voice trembled slightly: "Inside were a large number of human and alien corpses, all with their brains hollowed out. And various weird runes and ritual traces."

Speaking of this, the girl pursed her lips:

"Tonight, the mentor talked to me alone, told me the news about that cave, said it was indeed related to the 'Eye of the Abyss,' and..."

She paused and looked directly at Luo En: "And, she said you might also be one of their targets."

Luo En frowned: "Me? Why?"

"The mentor didn't explain specifically, just warned me to remind you to stay vigilant, especially against those high-level apprentices who show abnormalities."

Trish flashed a trace of worry in her eyes: "He specifically mentioned not to contact Oliver alone."

Luo En fell into thought; he had indeed had a few short contacts with Oliver.

"Do you know any other information about the 'Eye of the Abyss'?"

Trish shook her head:

"Very little; it is said that this organization has existed for several eras in the encirclement and suppression of major wizard forces, but has always maintained a sense of presence; the 'Lord of Paradise' they follow seems to be some kind of ancient existence..."

"What action is the school preparing to take?"

"I'm not sure." Trish's voice was lower:

"But the mentor hinted that after the school's high-level officials contacted the Crystal Spire, they are preparing for a large-scale cleanup. She hopes that we sequence members will remain vigilant, but not actively intervene."

Luo En nodded thoughtfully: "Thank you for taking the risk to tell me this."

Trish gave a faint smile:

"We are allies, aren't we? Besides... I think you are one of the few people worth trusting."

She looked at the darkening night outside the window:

"I should go; it's past curfew. The mentor arranged a temporary pass for me, but the time is limited."

Luo En sent her to the door and saw the leopard girl's eyes flashing with glowing green light in the darkness.

Li Yue seemed to have gradually trusted him a bit; she used to guard her master closely, but now she consciously stood at the workshop gate waiting.

"Take care on the road; if there is any new news, everyone can exchange information at any time."

Trish nodded and quickly disappeared into the night with Li Yue.

Luo En closed the door, his thoughts in turmoil.

These new pieces of information formed a shocking echo with what he learned in the library today, making the whole situation clearer and more dangerous.

Oliver might have embarked on the black wizard path and is a peripheral member of the organization called "Eye of the Abyss."

This explains why he would come into contact with Sin Domain Black Crystal, as well as the increasingly serious spiritual pollution symptoms on him.

But why would he become the target of the organization?

Just because of the talent and potential he showed?

Or is there some deeper reason?

With these questions, Luo En returned to his room.

He decided to act more cautiously in the coming time; no matter what storm is coming, he must be fully prepared.

The next morning, Luo En got up early and performed the "Whispers of the Star Eater" meditation as usual.

After the meditation, just as he was about to go to the library for more research, a black parrot flew in from outside the window and landed on his desk.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 151 =====