Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 1214 - 493_2

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Previously on Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots...
Ron awakens a rare 'Apocalypse' blessing, catching the attention of the ancient 'Eye of Observation.' Uther and the Eye explain that this blessing signifies potential, not destiny, and comes with great responsibility. They begin to reveal deeper knowledge about the four Foundation Stones—Ancestor, Creator, Apocalypse, and End of Death—and their significance to civilization, starting with the Ancestor's legacy of rational thinking and the ongoing 'Ultimate Enlightenment' plan.

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"And then there’s the Creator."

Uther’s hand moved towards the gentle white crystal, and the energy field in the room began to subtly change:

"The path of the Creator—Triune Creation, the ultimate art of directly transforming reality."

Three intertwined symbols appeared within the white crystal:

Representing the flame of Alchemy, the Life Tree of Magic Potion, the geometric figure of Runes.

"Alchemy—transforming the essence of matter, allowing us to turn the most ordinary materials into miracles."

The voice of the Eye of Observation carried evident admiration:

"It is precisely through the Creator’s gift that I’ve been able to transform from pure mechanical intelligence into my current form.

Alchemy can not only transform matter but also transform consciousness itself."

"Magic Potion Making—harmonizing life’s essence, exploring the mysteries and limits of life."

Uther continued to explain:

"The ’Great Explosion of Life’ period in the Second Era was indeed the Golden Era for the development of Magic Potion Making.

Countless new species were created, and the boundaries of life were continually pushed."

"Rune Magic—coding magic structures, manifesting abstract formulas and symbols into operable tools."

Intricate combinations of Runes appeared within the white crystal, each holding the power to transform reality:

"All the alchemy devices, array structures, and even this observation station itself are results of Rune Magic applications."

"But the ultimate goal of Triune Creation..."

Uther’s voice became reverent:

"Is the creation of perfect life, even ’the creation of a new universe’."

This concept sent a tremor through Ron’s heart.

Creating a new universe.

This kind of power was already beyond his conception of "true strength."

"The ’Creation Experiment’ at the end of the Second Era manifested this very idea."

Complex light flashed within the projection of the Eye of Observation:

"The Creator’s most distinguished disciple, ’King of Perfection,’ Hephis, attempted to create a micro-universe in a closed space."

"The experiment was half-successful—he indeed created a small dimensional space with independent physical laws. But the price was his confinement within, whereabouts unknown to this day."

"That dimensional space is now called ’Artisan’s Maze,’ said to contain many secrets of the Creator’s path."

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"Next is Apocalypse."

When Uther’s hand touched that colorful crystal, Ron’s silver pocket watch on his chest produced a subtle resonance:

"The path of Apocalypse—Temporal Mysteries, the wisdom path to understanding the operational laws of the universe."

Within the colorful crystal, patterns changed kaleidoscopically, revealing star trajectories and the flow marks of time:

"Astrology—observing the universe, foreseeing possibilities. It’s not simple divination, but a deep understanding of the cause and effect laws of the universe."

"Historical Research—exploring the past, understanding cycles. By comprehending the threads of history, finding the laws of development and opportunities for turning points."

Nostalgia appeared in Uther’s eyes, the expression as if he personally engaged with this cornerstone:

"Astrology leads us to gaze at the starry sky, understanding the universal operational laws;

Historical Research lets us look back at the past, seeking developmental threads."

"But the true wisdom of Apocalypse is that it teaches us how to find the most correct path among countless possibilities.

It’s not about foretelling the future, but understanding the weight of choices."

The Eye of Observation added:

"The ’Fork Crisis’ of the Third Era is the best embodiment of Apocalypse’s wisdom.

When civilization faced three entirely different development paths, it was the successors of Apocalypse who, through meticulous deductions, chose the path that allows us to still survive today."

"That choice avoided a disaster that could have destroyed the entire quadrant."

Uther’s voice became deep:

"But the price was the burden of ’too much foresight’ among the seers who made the choice.

They witnessed innumerable possible tragedies, avoiding the worst outcome successfully, but could never again enjoy pure happiness, now all are imprisoned in a place called ’Paradise.’

"This is the two-sided nature of the blessing of Apocalypse—gaining the ability to peer into the future, but also bearing the heavy burden of choice."

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When the topic turned to the fourth cornerstone, Uther’s expression noticeably became uneasy.

His hand paused in the air, seemingly hesitating whether to touch the silver crystal at the top.

The projection of the Eye of Observation also became unstable, with a mechanical voice carrying clear unease:

"The End of Death... explores the ultimate mysteries of the death-life boundary. Including soul conversion, life extension, and even... cycle reshaping."

"But this path is too dangerous."

The mechanical voice held a distinctly warning tone:

"The ’Eternal Plague’ at the end of the Third Era... is very likely related to his experiments."

Ron noticed the silver crystal emanated a completely different light from the other three crystals.

That light wasn’t warm, but cold and rational, precise and sharp like a scalpel.

"The path of the End of Death divides into three levels."

Uther eventually decided to explain, but his voice was full of caution:

"First Layer—Soul Research, exploring the separation mechanism of consciousness and the body."

"Second Layer—Life Continuation, searching methods to transcend natural limits of lifespan."

"Third Layer—Cycle Reshaping, this is the most dangerous level..."

His voice suddenly became extremely low:

"Reportedly, it involves direct intervention in the death-life cycle of the entire universe."

"You need to be aware of the symptoms of the ’Eternal Plague.’"

The Eye of Observation’s tone became cold: