Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 786 - 356: Extraordinary Creativity (2)

"Nothing in the Abyss ever goes to waste, not even pain or despair—this emotional force is a key reason behind the crystal's immense power."

The next rune, called the "Conversion Matrix," draws its design from Otherworld tech.

Differing from classic planar runes, it features a four-dimensional helical form that demands engraving across several distinct layers within the crystal at once.

Ron dives his awareness deep into the crystal's inner framework.

There, he can "view" the layout of every tiny component inside the crystal, feeling the path of each energy stream:

"Every rune layer has to sync flawlessly with the rest, creating a seamless unified entity..."

During crafting, the greatest peril comes from potential energy overload.

With its sky-high energy density, the Magic Power Amplification Crystal risks a devastating chain explosion from even the tiniest error in the process.

"Ailan, keep watch on the energy levels." Ron stays composed in his voice, though sweat beads finely dot his brow:

"Trigger every safeguard right away if anything seems off."

Branches of the Tree Spirit link to numerous sensors, letting her detect real-time energy shifts near the workbench.

Yet right now, she picks up more than just energy waves—an eerie, unspoken hostility too.

"Temperature holding steady so far, Master."

Ailan's tone returns to its soft normalcy: "Your engraving is incredibly accurate, barely any wasted energy."

Following three grueling hours of meticulous carving, the core runes stood fully etched at last.

Intricate, net-like designs blanketed the crystal's exterior, each one glowing softly with silver light.

Together, these runes built a full Energy Recycling System, designed to auto-control the energy circulation inside.

Yet this marked merely the beginning; the true trial awaited.

The pivotal fusion phase followed next.

With utmost care, Ron let drops of "Tears of the Stars" fall onto the crystal's core; the silvery fluid got sucked right into the rune web, spawning galaxy-like light streams within.

However, these light ribbons churned wildly and unstably inside the crystal, resembling a tempest caged in glass.

"Time to bring in the stabilizing tech now."

He pulled out a custom container brimming with verdant gas, crafted via the "Mechanical Federation" recipe as a stabilizer.

"It neutralizes clashes between varying energies... much like dosing a terminal patient with hallucinogens to ease the agony."

Upon injecting the green gas into the crystal, a faint quiver rippled through the lab's atmosphere.

Inside, two clashing energy types battled intensely, sparking fierce energy turmoil.

Fine fissures spiderwebbed across the crystal's outer layer, while the glow within flickered wildly—blazing like a nova one instant, fading to dull cinders the next.

"Just the response I anticipated." Ron held onto a researcher's steady poise.

Drawing on his Astrologer class perks, he guided stellar energies precisely to restore equilibrium.

Tonight's star positions held rare significance, as Hermit Star, Scholar Star, and Observer Star aligned in a triad.

Ancient Astrologers dubbed this celestial setup the "Wisdom Triangle."

Ron launched the "Star Eater’s Ravings," linking his mind to the celestial bodies.

With the Meditation Technique in motion, primordial forces from the Starry Sky's abyss flowed into the crystal, infused with the cosmos's icy cadence.

The crystal's internal energy strife started to calm, as powers from three sources merged into a steady resonance, bound by the Star Energy's imposed unity.

In that instant, a fierce shudder rocked the core of Ron's mind.

A deluge of alchemical lore surged into his thoughts like an onrushing shadow tide:

Instinctive knowledge of matter's demise, profound grasp of energy loops, exact sense for equilibrium nodes...

[Alchemy (Proficient 99/100) → Alchemy (Mastery 1/300)]

[Trait "Conceptualization" → "Extraordinary Creativity"]

[Extraordinary Creativity: Able to intuitively perceive the deep traits and potential possibilities of any material, with a chance to produce effects beyond the design when crafting Alchemy Items]

Though the Professional Panel's notification flashed vividly in his mind's depths, Ron kept his attention locked on the crystal he held.

The finished Magic Power Amplification Crystal displayed flawless octahedral geometry, every facet polished mirror-smooth.

Within it lay energy bands swirling like a galactic stream, but their circulation routes brimmed with wild irregularity, akin to a throbbing, organic vascular network.

"Not only does it boost magic output..." Through "Extraordinary Recognition", Ron discerned the crystal's genuine properties:

"It also enables conversions between various energy types, turning Abyssal Energy into Star Energy, Life Energy into Power of Death..."

Thanks to this feature, the Stand-In Puppet can thrive in diverse and intricate energy settings.

Moreover, it absorbs energy from foes' strikes, converting inflicted damage into its own vital sustenance.

"Such is the might of Master Level Alchemy." Ron stared at the creation held in his grasp:

"Transcending rigid formulas and recipes, now forging artifacts that match one's personal ideals."

Dale and Ailan too were profoundly stirred by the uncanny "beauty" radiating from the crystal.

To their senses, it felt profoundly alive, releasing a unique aura both alluring and chilling in equal measure.

"Master..." Ailan's voice quivered faintly:

"I sense its... hunger. This crystal lives, and it hungers."