In the confused gazes of the two, Ron casually explained, while he had already started preparing the magic potion materials.
At that moment, an unexpected sound interrupted their plan.
"Squeak—"
It was a chilling scream, like the sound of nails scraping glass, yet carrying some sort of biological trait.
The three quickly turned around, only to see a group of twisted creatures crawling from the end of the corridor.
The creatures looked like mutated rats.
Their sizes were at least three times larger than normal rats.
Their skin was a sickly purple-gray, their backs were covered with spikes, and the ends of their tails split into three strands, each with sharp bone barbs.
What was most unsettling was their eyes—not two, but densely distributed across the front of their heads, resembling a mass of wriggling red flesh.
"Abyssal rats," Hayek said softly, "The energy leakage from the altar has already begun to affect the surrounding creatures."
Yuni immediately stood in front of Soron, gathering a mass of purple flame in her hand: "Ron, focus on healing, we’ll handle these aberrant creatures."
Hayek stepped forward as well, the tip of his magic wand shimmering with a cold light:
"They aren’t numerous, but be careful, abyssal creatures often possess special abilities that can’t be predicted by conventional means."
Ron nodded, not stopping his work.
He knew he had to complete the treatment as quickly as possible, not only to save Soron but also to ensure that all of them could safely leave this collapsing area.
[Detected profession synergy:
Alchemist (Two Stars) + Wizard・Primordial (Three Stars)
Gain additional synergy bonuses:
1. Increased potion purification efficiency
2. Enhanced magic potion effectiveness, improved stability]
The moment this synergy prompt flashed through Ron’s mind, he felt an unprecedented affinity with the herbs.
Every strand of magic particles in the surrounding air became clearly visible, and the energy structure of the herbs unfolded before his eyes like an open book.
Ron began to efficiently mix the herbs, his movements more fluid than ever, as if each step was guided with precision.
The core materials of the "Life Stabilizing Potion" are "Sunlight Flower Honey" and "Crystal Ore Liquid," which need to be mixed at specific ratios to produce a powerful life energy enhancement effect.
Even seasoned alchemists require at least half an hour for precise handling and purification, but Ron completed it in less than five minutes.
The magic power boost from the "Origin Circuit" sped up the purification process, and the impurities melted away like snow under high-concentration magic power, leaving only the purest effective components.
The number of rats was more than initially expected, continuously emerging from the shadows of the corridor.
They moved with rapid speed and agility, able to traverse walls and ceilings freely, forming a dimensional attack formation.
More troublesome was that these aberrant creatures exhibited a certain level of collective intelligence.
Their actions were not chaotic but showed strategic awareness—one group drew fire while another sought out breakthroughs.
"Be careful of their self-destruction!" Hayek casually warned as he unleashed a chilling ice storm, effortlessly covering a large area:
"Their bodies are composed of activated abyssal material, and once they self-destruct, they disperse into the air, potentially allowing contamination to seep directly into the bloodstream!"
Yuni, evidently prepared in advance, used purple flame to form a protective wall, blocking most of the rat onslaught while also shielding against debris from explosions.
Ron did not turn around, nor did he halt his work.
He merely turned his head slightly, glimpsing the approaching aberrant rats out of the corner of his eye.
[Detected profession synergy:
Demon Hunter Knight (Two and a Half Stars) + Wizard・Primordial (Three Stars)
Gain additional synergy bonuses:
1. Expanded perception range of aberrant creatures
2. Increased destructive power of spiritual attacks against aberrant creatures
3. Significantly enhanced ability to analyze the essence of creatures]
The precise spatial map formed in his mind detailed every creature’s position, movement trajectory, and energy fluctuations within the room.
The weaknesses of the aberrant rats also became clear—the multi-eyed region on their heads was the neural center of the entire creature, and it was where abyssal energy was most concentrated.
——Spiritual Shock・Bundle Wave!
An invisible spiritual wave shot out from behind him, with no dazzling visual effects, not even disturbing the dust in the air.
But the abyssal rats suddenly all halted in place, their heads subsequently exploding as if blasted, spraying a substantial amount of purple-black liquid.
"No wonder, a Primordial Wizard encountered only once every few hundred years," Hayek appraised softly, his eyes flickering with amazement:
"Such precision in power control is rare even among official wizards."
Yuni nodded, her purple eyes glimmering with a complex light: "The combat prowess of a Primordial Wizard truly lives up to its reputation."
Ron paid no heed to their admiration, continuing his medical work.
By now, he had completed the refining of the "Life Stabilizing Potion," a bottle of emerald liquid shimmering with a gentle glow in his hand.
Under the dual influence of the "Radiation Field" and the synergy of the Alchemist and Primordial Wizard, its effectiveness had increased at least threefold.
This "Life Stabilizing Potion" of his was somewhat different from the regular ones.
Not only could it temporarily stabilize vital signs, but it could also enhance the integration of ’Tear of the Heart’ with biological tissue, extending its effective time.