The destroyed wizard civilizations were all previous failed attempts.
And now this timeline...
Cassandra’s route of conquest, seemingly entirely different from the fusion route of the previous timeline, is essentially about pursuing power that surpasses boundaries.
Will this route also ultimately be judged as "deviating from the track"?
"Expansion... conquest... devour other civilizations..."
Ron sensed some kind of pattern in the stream of information:
"This trajectory of development is extremely common among those civilizations deemed ’corrected’..."
A profound chill surged from the depths of his soul.
If the wizard civilization continues to develop along its current path, will it also be judged as "deviating from the track"?
Will it also be subjected to the "correction" of Anomaly Catchers?
Will this timeline ultimately need to be reset, with all efforts and existence returning to nothingness?
"No... I can’t continue watching..."
The heavy burden on his mind made his thinking start to become difficult.
He tried to escape from this information dimension.
But those data streams twisted around his consciousness like living tentacles, trying to forcibly infuse more information into him.
Fuzzy visions flashed:
More versions of the Ring Abyss Continent Group, more types of "deviation" routes, more instances of "correction" and "reset"...
Ron felt his reason gradually collapsing under the bombardment of this information.
This is not an amount of information that human consciousness can withstand...
Just as he was about to be engulfed, the light of three stars suddenly shone brightly.
The deep purple light of the Hermit Star cut through the binding info-tentacles like a sharp blade;
The silvery glow of the Scholar Star shielded his rational core like a shield;
The amber light of the Observer Star served as a lighthouse, pointing him the way back.
When the terrifying data stream dissipated and Ron’s consciousness returned to reality, he found himself drenched in sweat.
Although the Observer Star still hadn’t established a complete connection with him like the other two stars.
But through this star-gazing ritual, the conditions for the Astrologer’s career switch were entirely satisfied.
[Astrologer career switch conditions satisfied]
[Would you like to switch career to "Astrologer (Three Stars)"?]
Ron chose to confirm.
Starshine erupted from within, pouring out like a galaxy and reshaping his spiritual structure and magic circuit.
The feeling during this career switch was entirely different from the previous attribute enhancements.
It was not a gentle improvement, but a fundamental transformation on the spiritual level.
He felt his consciousness expanding, his mental boundaries extending, and the previously unreachable starry sky becoming within reach.
[Career switch successful: Astrologer (Three Stars)]
[Basic Attributes Enhance:
Spiritual Power 5.69→5.89 (+0.2)
Magic Power 5.0→5.5 (+0.5)
Constitution 3.8→3.9 (+0.1)]
[Special Bonuses:
1. During combat, able to directly extract energy from stars, replenishing magic consumption to a certain extent
2. Sharp perception ability for spatial distortions and dimensional anomalies
3. When divining matters related to oneself, the higher the relevance, the clearer the divination results
4. Obtain additional resistance against high-dimensional existence]
The most important thing is the career linkage effects:
[Detected multiple career linkages:
1. "Star Eater’s Ravings" meditation efficiency enhanced, speed of star lighting accelerates
2. Can observe the truth of historical events through stellar retroflection
3. In the process of making magic potions, enchantments, and alchemy, specific star signs could amplify, producing extra effects]
After switching careers, Ron clearly felt the significant increase in his spiritual power.
At the current progress, in about half a year, he would reach the threshold value of Moon Level 6.5.
Besides, he has gained an entirely new perspective.
Now he can observe this world from a higher dimension, able to sense those deep fundamental rules hidden beneath the surface.
Uther quietly observed the changes in Ron, the oppressive sense from the depths of the stars, even made him as a Great Wizard feel astonished.
"This sensation..."
His phantom slightly trembled, and his silver eyes showed incredulous light:
"This child has already touched upon some extremely deep power, not a change that an ordinary Astrologer appointment could bring..."
He could feel that Ron had an extraordinary "possibility" on him.
It was an indescribable quality, as if the threads of fate around him were automatically reweaving.
"It seems..."
Uther thought silently in his heart, the silver light around the phantom becoming deeper:
"This timeline might truly be different, if there really is someone able to leap out of the established track, perhaps it’s him."
But he didn’t pursue the details.
As a Mystic Scholar, he deeply understood that some knowledge may bring even greater danger if revealed too early.
"Some knowledge requires the right time to be fully understood."
The old professor said meaningfully, his voice filled with sincere concern:
"But I can feel that you’re no longer who you were before.
You have some kind of... transformation, a change that inspires both anticipation and worry."
He paused for a moment, his silver eyes gazing at Ron:
"During the earlier ritual, what did you see?"
Ron remained silent for a long time, ultimately deciding to speak the truth:
"I saw... other timelines of wizard civilizations, and their destruction."
His voice was soft, but each word struck Uther’s heart like a heavy hammer:
"There are some existences, they ’correct’ those civilizations deviating from the track. And we... may also be in their observation range."
Uther’s phantom trembled violently, then calmed down.
"Indeed... you have already come into contact with that level of information."
The old professor’s voice became extremely heavy:
"Anomaly Catchers... the correctors of timelines..."
His phantom began to drift slowly, and the surrounding protective runes dimmed along:
"Since you’ve already known, I don’t need to continue hiding.
Yes, our civilization indeed faces such threats.
Every developmental path has its risks, and the road we are on now..."
"Has already started attracting their attention, right?"
Ron complemented, a thoughtful light flashing in his eyes:
"Cassandra’s plan for conquest is essentially rapidly accumulating power, this model..."
"Is very common among civilizations being corrected."
Uther nodded, the phantom becoming more transparent:
"That’s also why I support your research so much; we need a completely new direction."
Hope sparked in his eyes:
"And your existence, your research, might find a truly safe path."
The two fell into their thoughts.
In this late-night ritual room, they were pondering the same question:
How to pursue power while avoiding triggering those ineffable correction mechanisms.
"Professor."
Ron finally broke the silence: "I need more information about those correction mechanisms.
Only by fully understanding their operation can we find methods to evade them."
"I will provide help to the best of my ability." Uther solemnly promised:
"But not now; this knowledge itself is a double-edged sword. The more you know, the more risk you incur."
He paused, his voice turning deeper:
"Besides, even if we find the right path, convincing others to change the existing trajectory will be a huge challenge. Cassandra and her team... won’t easily abandon the achievements they’ve obtained."
"I understand." Ron nodded:
"But ultimately, someone has to take responsibility for the future. If we all choose to avoid, then destruction truly becomes inevitable."
Uther clearly had no intention to continue the deep conversation, he nodded lightly:
"Well, since the ritual is complete, go and rest; I can feel the fatigue in your mind."