[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-326":6,"glossary-terms-494":24},{"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},226339,494,"Chapter 326 - 201: Would You Thank the Knife After It Cuts the Flesh? (Part 2)","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-326",326,"\u003Cp>All of this felt like a meticulously staged play, and Ron was the only audience member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their thoughts in motion, they continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal ground beneath their feet emitted a faint buzzing sound from its friction with the air, as if countless tiny lives were whispering in its midst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outline of the crystal arena was clearly visible, with towering crystal pillars illuminated by a blood-red glow, resembling a palace solidified from blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a violent fluctuation hit Ron’s Spiritual Perception, a strong energy tide surged from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation was so intense that he instinctively stopped in his tracks, a frown on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" Holt keenly perceived Ron’s abnormality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron did not immediately respond, instead closing his eyes, focusing on sensing the energy fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through his special connection with the replica, he \"saw\" a shocking scene:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replica was battling two twisted humanoid beings, which had merged into an even more terrifying existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oliver and Cynthia...\" Ron silently recited these names in his heart, a trace of coldness rising from his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like we need to pick up the pace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said to his two companions: \"I can feel the presence of the Abyss growing stronger, returning early will prevent any undue complications.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish and Holt exchanged glances, not fully understanding Ron’s plan, but they nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three quickened their pace, advancing toward the central area of the crystal arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the replica was engaged in fierce combat with the fused form of Oliver and Cynthia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My replica is eliminating other replicas... even genuine Awakened ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron summarized in his mind: \"This saves me quite a bit of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the other end of the crystal arena, the replica was landing the final blow on the fused form of Oliver and Cynthia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Light Flame Longsword pierced into the fusion’s core, completely ending these two Awakened beings’ lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fusion began to break apart, releasing massive amounts of Abyssal Energy like a river of darkness flowing towards the replica.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replica spread its arms, greedily absorbing this energy, feeling its body continually strengthening and transforming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliot stood to the side, cold sweat soaking his collar, fear nearly drowning him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched as the replica absorbed the energy and turned its golden-red eyes slowly towards him, knowing things were going awry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your assistance, Wind Listener.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replica’s voice became increasingly hoarse and deep, as if echoing from the depths of Hell: \"But now, your value is exhausted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliot’s large ears twitched fiercely, catching deadly threat information in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been secretly observing the replica’s every move, waiting for the optimal moment to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you’d be grateful that I helped you find such a delicious energy source.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliot strained to keep his voice steady, while stealthily reaching for the special insignia in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gratitude?\" The replica revealed a chilling smile, devoid of any human warmth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why thank a tool? Would you thank the knife after slicing meat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replica raised its hand, a dark magic model coalescing at its fingertips, ready to deliver a fatal strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, its expression suddenly stiffened, a strong sense of threat emanating from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an instinctual fear, knowing that the real Ron was approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brief hesitation gave Eliot enough time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly pulled out the special insignia given by Valen from his pocket, activating the protective barrier on his body simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a method of defense that only the gifted students of the Crystal Tower could receive, capable of withstanding an Official Wizard-level attack for a short period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replica came back to its senses and launched an attack, but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliot’s protective barrier blocked the strike, and he crushed the insignia in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling light enveloped him, his figure fading in the glow until he vanished completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replica let out a low growl, a trace of annoyance flickering in its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, its attention was drawn to the stronger sense of threat emanating from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the open ground outside the Bloodline Altar, magic power condensed visibly in the air, the oppressive pressure spreading from the two confronting figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valen stood in the center of the open space, his posture upright like a pine tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The full might of a Dark Sun Level Wizard was released without reservation, pressing the surrounding air into a distorted form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His robe billowed without wind, silver-gray lines flowing across its surface, outlining the unique mystical symbols of the Crystal Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen appeared much more at ease, a hint of a mocking smile on her seemingly youthful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consuming the \"Seven-Colored Star Dew,\" her aura had completely transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer the elderly mistress of an old pharmacy, she now radiated the imposing presence of a powerful wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rainbow-like magic circled around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That power fluctuation did not originate from a single element but was a perfect fusion of seven basic elements, forming a higher, purer energy form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confrontation between the two powerhouses had lasted for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine cracks had appeared on the ground around them, the air thick with a scorching tension, as if an imminent battle would erupt to obliterate this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Dark Sun Level Wizard of the Crystal Tower, Valen’s mission in this trip was to oversee the opening process of the Bloodline Altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to ensure the safety of the Crystal Tower apprentices as they participated in the trials and obtained bloodline enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>",926,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.888Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","249c1b658d68a93f9b7e4e2437e3c4705b5a53d1df6d98f5afadf095ea46cc99","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-327","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-325",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg",{"terms":25,"userReplacements":26},[],{}]