[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-222":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},226535,494,"Chapter 222 - 61: Scorpion","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>Ron took the note, unfolded it, and started reading, his brows gradually furrowing, and his expression turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong, teacher?\" Lilia leaned in, asking with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rules of the Bloody Gladiatorial Games have changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron handed the note to her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve canceled the final duel, replacing it with a mixed beast fight involving both apprentices and slaves. The final ranking will be determined by the masters based on performance scores.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia finished reading the note, her face losing its color:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mixed beast fight? Doesn’t that mean that not only the slaves have to fight, but the masters have to go on the field themselves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s brows were tightly knitted, but his eyes flashed with a strange light, not of fear, but a faint expectation mixed with calm contemplation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems like the difficulty and risk of this gladiatorial event have increased significantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a moment, his mind already calculating various possibilities, considering the optimal strategies and potential risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a look of determination flickered in Ron’s eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, this is also an opportunity. If Dale and I can demonstrate excellent coordination in battle, the possibility of achieving a high ranking will increase significantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, teacher...\" Lilia looked at him with worry:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those combat slaves are specially modified monsters, extremely dangerous. Many participants are skilled in combat magic, while your area of research leans more toward Magic Potion Making and Alchemy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, Lilia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron calmly interrupted her, his tone carrying an undeniable confidence: \"I am well prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final stage of the Bloody Gladiatorial Games was a massive circular arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was covered with a layer of light brown, specially made sandy soil, surrounded by energy shield walls several dozen meters high, engraved with protective and isolation runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These runes not only protect the audience from the aftermath of the battles but also prevent participants from fleeing during the matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high stands around were packed with apprentices of various ranks, eagerly chatting, their eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary apprentices wore gray and white robes, while the advanced apprentices were notable in their purple-edged gray robes, creating a distinct visual hierarchy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those who lived in the Black Mist Jungle year-round, such bloody and thrilling scenes provided more vitality and excitement than monotonous study and cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the highest point of the stands sat a row of luxurious seats, occupied by figures wearing the robes of Official Wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were today’s judges and the absolute authorities in this academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice Principal Hayek stood alone at the edge of the high platform, his robe slightly resonating with the air, creating a bizarre visual distortion;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, in the seats, sat the slender Soron Griffith, his eyes flashing with sharp scrutiny;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his right was the purple-eyed Yuni Seraphin, playing with a sparkling crystal ball in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other masters were also in place, examining the participants on the field with interest, occasionally whispering among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presence of these Official Wizards, especially Vice Principal Hayek, cast an invisible pressure over the entire venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron stood in the contestants’ waiting area, beneath the apprentice’s gray robe was a fitted soft armor, ensuring good protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his waist hung a silver pocket watch, and he carried a few energy crystals capable of amplifying magic power, just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dale stood beside him; compared to the near-starving small creature she used to be, she now had the form of a human girl, her silver hair braided by Lilia, dressed in a light armor designed for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you don’t look nervous at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dale looked up at Ron, her eyes glowing with a predator-like excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron smiled slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A moderate amount of nervousness helps maintain alertness, but too much can affect judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will protect you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dale said confidently, puffing out her chest, her voice filled with determination, then she playfully winked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, I can’t wait to taste those rare creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, Ron could see other participants making their final preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most apprentices brought various bizarrely modified slaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Particularly eye-catching was a multi-legged creature covered in a black carapace, its eyes like burning coals, each step causing a slight tremor in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the work of a highly ranked advanced apprentice, reportedly created by fusing the bloodlines of an underground centipede and a Fire Salamander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holt stood not far from him, wearing his usual calm and cautious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him was an Earth Elemental Golem nearly five meters tall, its entire body dark brown, covered in dark rugged rock, looking exceptionally solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron nodded slightly in greeting, and Holt returned a brief nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were each contemplating how they should display their prowess in the upcoming battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they were opponents on the field, they had a few acquaintances privately, at least confirming that the other would not become their primary target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish and Li Yue stood on the other side of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The form of the Leopard Woman had become longer and more powerful than before, with her muscles beautifully contoured yet full of strength. Her beast-like eyes flickered with a dangerous light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brown-haired girl turned her head upon feeling Ron’s gaze, nodding slightly in greeting, with a complex expression flickering in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression held a familiarity towards an old friend, yet couldn’t hide the sharpness towards a competitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exception, all the combat slaves exuded a sense of danger, with some even requiring special chains to control them to prevent them from going berserk prematurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An interesting lineup,\" Ron evaluated silently in his heart:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apart from Trish and Holt, the other people’s slaves are mostly hastily made; they appear fierce on the surface but must have significant internal flaws. In contrast, although Dale’s bloodline isn’t as aggressively modified, its stability and endurance are much stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were several contestants Ron wasn’t familiar with, and their combat slaves took on various forms:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a scorpion-man covered in black shell all over, a six-armed creature from the Otherworld, and a bear-man race engulfed in ghostly blue flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of these contestants bore arrogant expressions, evidently confident in their combat slaves. They kept a cautious distance from one another, their eyes filled with vigilance and hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the stands became even tenser. As Deputy President Hayek slowly raised his hand, the entire Beast Fighting Arena was plunged into a brief silence under the pressure of his magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The finals of the Bloody Gladiatorial Games will serve as the ultimate test with a beast battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayek’s voice wasn’t loud, yet it clearly reached every corner of the arena:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winner takes all, the loser is nothing. Final rankings will be based on your performance in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his words fell, Hayek traced a complex magic trajectory in the air with his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple lines interwove in the air, forming an exquisite three-dimensional magic structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each line was precise to an astonishing degree, and the flow and control of energy exhibited an almost artistic beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the magic control ability of an Official Wizard...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron silently recorded it in his heart, although he showed no emotional fluctuation on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through his Extraordinary Recognition Ability, he recorded the details of this magic control in his Library of Consciousness, preparing for the day he would handle similar techniques himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past few months, Soron and Yuni had privately revealed some information about Official Wizards to him during guidance sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Hayek demonstrated now was not some complex magic construct, but an advanced application of Spiritual Power and Magic Power — sophisticated techniques only mastered by Official Wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ability doesn’t rely on specific magic models but directly manipulates energy through fine magic control and guidance to form visible entities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is this advanced magic application that allows Official Wizards to almost never need servants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can accurately manipulate everything around them using this technique:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>levitating objects, cleaning environments, and even condensing water and fire from the air to meet everyday needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ordinary people, these abilities are akin to miracles, but in essence, they’re just fine control over magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is true magic mastery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron contemplated silently, a hint of longing flashed in his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not relying on fixed models, but shaping magic at will as an artist molds clay. One day, I will reach this level, even surpass it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, he had to focus on the imminent crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic lines in Hayek’s hands increased, gradually forming a huge energy network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic lines interwove to create a complex three-dimensional structure, like an invisible net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it unfolded, energy particles in the air began to vibrate intensely, forming a visibly rippling wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, with a sharp wave of his hand, the magic lines instantly transformed into chains that plunged into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an ear-splitting roar, the center of the arena ground suddenly cracked open, and a giant creature was hauled out by the magic chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Scorpion — most of its body resembled a giant lion, covered in dark golden mane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tail rose high, ending in a keratinized, cold-glinting poison barb, shimmering with an ominous green light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire creature exceeded seven meters in length, lying on the ground, its ruby-like eyes alone were as large as dinner plates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each claw tip on its massive forepaws sparkled sharply, capable of easily tearing steel;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poison barb on its scorpion tail continuously dripped venom, producing a loud corrosive sound as it hit the ground, instantly dissolving the sandy ground into a small pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scorpion was tightly bound by magic chains, appearing to be in a semi-conscious state, panting heavily, with unfocused eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even in this state, the pressure it exuded caused all the combat slaves on the field to show signs of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s face remained calm and unruffled, but he quickly activated his Extraordinary Recognition Ability inwardly, carefully observing the Scorpion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scorpion (Hybrid Modulation)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline Purity: Golden Ring 86% (Relatively Unstable)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Status: Energy Not Fully Activated (Current Strength About 50%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger Level: Extremely High (Currently Middle Level)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special Abilities: ??? (Not Fully Manifested)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s heart sank slightly but he maintained his calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Scorpion was far more dangerous than it appeared; it seemed to be in some sort of semi-awakened state now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it fully awakened, its danger would probably exceed the anticipation of all the contestants.\u003C\u002Fp>",1735,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.887Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","774dedace305d5fa212eefbf39083d82ff8593a8e5244d569b7440d9d7cf597e","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-223","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-221",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]