[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-192":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},226605,494,"Chapter 192 - 148: Black Wizard (3-Star)","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-192",192,"\u003Cp>Ron clearly remembered that the essence of the Black Wizard path is symbiosis with contamination, rather than being devoured by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, if a more stable symbiotic method could be found, it might be possible to avoid the risk of personality collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the profession panel can incorporate this path into the system, might I acquire erosion power in a safer manner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought made Ron both excited and worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon leaving the Library, the old guard gave him a meaningful look:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you find what you wanted, young man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron cautiously nodded: \"I gained a lot, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, knowledge is a double-edged sword; understanding darkness does not mean embracing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s voice was deep and solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will keep that in mind,\" he could only answer earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking back to the workshop, Ron’s thoughts still lingered on those pieces of knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temptation of the Black Wizard path lies in the seemingly shortcut it provides for acquiring power: the more insane, the stronger, not just depending on talent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, temporarily pushing these thoughts aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, his top priority right now is preparing for the Bloody Gladiatorial Games next month, striving to further elevate his rank in the sequence through excellent performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Black Wizard path, he might continue to research it, but he would never venture into it rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, not until he found a way to ensure safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the workshop, Lilia was instructing Dale in the courtyard on practicing Water Element Control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Ron return, both of them beamed with welcoming smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, you’re back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia greeted him joyfully: \"Dale made great progress today, she can already maintain the water ball form for a long time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\" Dale ran over excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at my new skill!\" She waved her little hand, and a perfect water ball floated in the air, then slowly transformed into a blooming Water Lotus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very impressive!\" Ron sincerely praised, rubbing the Little Sea Siren’s silver hair, a faint smile gracing his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the road to pursuing power, there are some costs he absolutely would not pay lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dinner is ready, teacher,\" Lilia smiled and said: \"It’s your favorite grilled fish and vegetable soup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lilia; let’s go together then,\" Ron replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As night fell, the lights of the workshop were warm and bright, dispelling the dark thoughts from the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night, Ron sat in meditation in his private research room on the second floor of the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forbidden knowledge about Black Wizards, awakening, and erosion always attracted his attention like a dark flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midnight tranquility, he made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I acquired so much information today; there should be a corresponding advancement route. Let’s take a look, but no attempts for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said to himself, cautiously opening the profession panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron browsed the panel, looking for any information related to Black Wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he noticed a choice in the profession selection bar that had appeared silently, which he had never paid attention to before:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Wizard (Three Stars) (View specific advancement information available)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, obtaining new profession advancement information should prompt the panel to alert him, but this time there was no notification...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an accelerated heartbeat, Ron carefully clicked on this option, and more information immediately appeared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Profession: Black Wizard (Three Stars)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Advancement Conditions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Prerequisite profession - Wizard Apprentice (One and a Half Stars) √\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Spiritual Power reaching above 4.0, and accumulation of a certain level of spiritual contamination\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Master at least one magic affecting the spirit √\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. Possess special medium—High Purity Sin Domain Black Crystal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5. Complete Awakening Ritual, achieving a 10% Awakening Level]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning: This profession will significantly alter personality traits, enhance negative emotions, and reduce rational thinking ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once transferred, the original personality cannot be restored!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron stared at this information, feeling both surprised and somewhat unsurprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The profession panel had indeed included the Black Wizard path as an optional profession, but that clear warning exactly pointed to the nature of this path...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It indeed would irreversibly alter a person’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Particularly noteworthy is the Three Stars rating:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This signifies that the overall potential of the Black Wizard profession exceeds that of all current profession advancement information he’s aware of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even higher than the Two and a Half Stars of [Wizard - Unknown Direction] and [Magic Swordsman].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The transfer conditions mentioned Sin Domain Black Crystal,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron pondered: \"It was precisely the kind of critical medium mentioned in the book today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued browsing, finding more detailed information about professional traits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Main Abilities of Black Wizards:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erosion Magic, Pollution Perception, Awakened Body, Whispers of the Stars (using this ability accelerates spiritual contamination accumulation)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron could not help but feel a little tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These abilities are indeed powerful, especially the traits of Erosion Magic, which is able to bypass conventional defenses and directly attack the opponent’s spiritual weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the next piece of information made him alert again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Additional Information: Black Wizard profession differs from conventional professions; they do not need to hone related skills, mainly relying on raising the Awakening Level to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every 10% increase in the Awakening Level unlocks a new ability branch but also exacerbates personality distortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-10% Awakening Level: Basic erosion ability, slight personality change\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-30% Awakening Level: Enhanced erosion ability, moderate personality distortion, emotional extremity\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-50% Awakening Level: High-tier erosion ability, severe personality collapse, nearly losing all positive emotions\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-70% Awakening Level: Deep erosion ability, complete personality distortion, retaining only the most basic rational thinking\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-100% Awakening Level: Can advance to become an \"Apostle\", completely surpassing human limitations\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not a path I can take right now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron finally concluded, \"Even though advancing through the profession panel might be safer than direct awakening, it essentially results in the loss of self.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to close the profession panel, but then saw an additional piece of information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Tip: Dual Soul talent may to some extent resist personality distortion, but cannot completely eliminate this effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final result depends on the user’s willpower and choice]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This information set Ron deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dual Soul talent indeed might provide some buffer, but the risk remains immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps when he acquires some \"rare artifacts\" related to spiritual protection in the future, he might have a chance to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After closing the profession panel, Ron took out the Time Guardian Pocket Watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he suddenly sensed a vine reach out, with Ailan’s leaf writing board appearing on it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Miss Trish is visiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron stood up alertly, cautiously walking to the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the twilight, he saw a familiar figure moving towards the workshop door—it was Trish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she appearing here at this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron quickly went downstairs and, as expected, found the girl with brown hair, typically dressed casually, in the reception room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry to disturb you so late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish said softly, a rare nervous expression on her face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have something important to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron noticed her breathing was somewhat rapid, her hair slightly damp, clearly having rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in and talk.\" He stepped aside to make way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish swiftly entered the room, glanced around, and only spoke in a low voice after confirming no one else was present:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Master spoke to me tonight, pointing out a series of strange events recently, seemingly related to the ’Black Wizards Revival.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s heart skipped a beat, \"Black Wizards Revival?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Trish nodded, a trace of worry flickering in her eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s been a secret Black Wizards group in the central area of the Ring Abyss Continent Group, calling themselves the ’Eye of the Abyss,’ following a mysterious entity known as the ’Lord of Paradise.’ The Law Enforcement Team responsible for this issue in the school believes Cynthia’s disappearance is related to this group, and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated noticeably, \"Oliver might very well be one of their peripheral members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron wasn’t too surprised by this news, considering what he had read earlier in the day and his observations of Oliver’s condition. It all made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would Mistress Corina tell you this?\" Ron asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish took a deep breath:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She said I might be one of their targets. Three days ago, the Law Enforcement Team discovered a hidden cave while searching the Edge Forest, inside...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled slightly, \"Inside were numerous human and alien race corpses, all with their brains hollowed out. There were also various bizarre runes and ritual marks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pressed her lips together, continuing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight, the Master spoke to me alone, informing me about that cave, saying it’s indeed related to the ’Eye of the Abyss,’ and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, looking Ron straight in the eye, \"And she said you might also be one of their targets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron frowned, \"Me? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Master didn’t explain specifically, only warned me to remind you to stay vigilant, especially against those advanced apprentices exhibiting abnormal behavior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of concern flashed in Trish’s eyes, \"He particularly mentioned not to be alone with Oliver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron fell into thought; he indeed had several brief encounters with Oliver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know any other information about the ’Eye of the Abyss’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish shook her head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very little, it’s said this organization has existed through several ages despite being hunted by major wizard forces, maintaining a presence. The ’Lord of Paradise’ they follow seems to be some ancient entity...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What actions is the school planning to take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not sure,\" Trish’s voice grew softer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the Master hinted that the school’s senior management is preparing a large-scale sweep after establishing contact with the Crystal Tower. She hopes we Sequence members remain vigilant, but don’t actively interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron nodded thoughtfully, \"Thank you for risking coming to tell me this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish gave a faint smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re allies, aren’t we? Besides...I believe you’re one of the few people I can trust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the gradually darkening night outside the window:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should go; it’s past curfew. The Master arranged a temporary pass for me, but time is limited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron escorted her to the door, seeing the eyes of the leopardess in the dark shining with a faint green glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yue seemed to gradually trust him; previously, she would never leave her master’s side, but now she stood waiting at the workshop door of her own accord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful on the road, and if there’s any new information, we can exchange intelligence at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish nodded, quickly disappearing into the night with Li Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron closed the door, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This new information resonated with what he had learned in the library earlier that day, making the entire situation both clearer and more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver might have already embarked on the path of a black wizard and become a peripheral member of the so-called ’Eye of the Abyss.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This explained why he was in contact with the Sin Domain Black Crystal and his increasingly severe symptoms of spiritual contamination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why would he become a target for the organization?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it merely because of the talent and potential he displayed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or is there some deeper reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these questions, Ron returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to act even more cautiously in the coming days. Whatever storm is approaching, he must be fully prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Ron woke up early and engaged in meditation with the ’Star Eater’s Ravings’ as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meditation ended, just as he was about to head to the library for further research, a black parrot flew in through the window, landing on his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>",1937,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.887Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","4fd413161638a006cbea96d4064d0230e403cf4209ecf658e7038345162e9e9d","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-193","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-191",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]