The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

"Alright, Bryce, you can leave now."

Amidst the churning clouds, that calm voice slowly rang out again, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

“I know you are proud of the glory of the ancient arcane civilization.”

"But whether they were arcanists in the past or wizards today... excessive pride will only make them blind."

“You should go out and see more things, a wider world, and more information, instead of always being immersed in the so-called ‘ancient glory’.”

The voice paused for a moment before continuing to speak softly.

"Otherwise, if one just keeps talking about those ancient sages... what's the difference between that and being ignorant and incompetent?"

Upon hearing this, the air in the temple seemed to freeze for a moment.

Soon, from within the clouds, the figure named Bryce slowly rose and then bowed towards the depths of the clouds.

Although his expression was unclear, his slightly stiff movements suggested that he was not at peace.

Immediately afterwards, footsteps sounded and gradually faded into the distance.

Soon, the aura of the fourth-level Morning Star Wizard completely left the temple.

Judging from his previous almost obsessive admiration for arcane civilization, it's hard to say how much of what "Lord Moonshadow" actually listened to.

………………

With Bryce gone, the entire hall, forged from white jade and crystal, returned to silence once more.

The clouds and mist rolled in, and all was silent.

And deep within those layers of white mist, the figure of Lord Moonshadow appeared and disappeared, as if it were always hidden in another space.

Then, a low sigh slowly rose.

"The prosperity of the arcane civilization..."

"Ha... It's not even as good as the most brilliant corner of wizarding civilization."

The voice was calm, yet carried a sense of indifference born of the passage of time.

"The ancient sages whom Bryce and his group admired had already made their choices long ago."

"then."

"Those top arcane masters, after completing their class change and becoming true wizards..."

"I left the Pano plane immediately and entered the wizarding world."

“From that moment on, they no longer belonged to the Pano plane.”

At this point, the voice carried a subtle, enigmatic tone, a mixture of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion) and 嘲讽 (cháifěng, a sarcastic tone).

"Time flies, and now so many years have passed, whether they are alive or dead, no one knows."

"Perhaps someone has already gone further and become the high and mighty Lord Radiant Moon?"

"Who knows..."

A soft laugh echoed through the temple, but within that laugh lay an indescribable desolation.

For a truly massive civilization, a single plane is ultimately too small.

It's so small that they can't even be compared; it's practically an overstepping of boundaries...

Then, Lady Tsukikage's voice slowly rang out again.

"Among the endless heavens."

"The arcane civilization was able to find a great civilization with similar philosophies and compatible systems, integrate into it, and continue its knowledge and heritage..."

"Actually, it's already incredibly lucky."

"Otherwise, it is unknown whether the arcane civilization still exists in the heavens after its destruction."

"But these younger generations still dream of rebuilding the so-called arcane civilization."

"Ah……"

"If it were to truly break free from the protection of the wizarding civilization, it would be difficult to say whether the Pano plane could continue to exist."

"Without the Wizarding World backing them, do you think those truly powerful gods would have gone through so much trouble to gradually erode the Pano plane during this invasion of the gods?"

"Heh. For some beings, let alone the Pano plane, even ten or a hundred such worlds are nothing more than objects that can be captured with one hand. Why bother with such trivialities?"

Inside the temple, silence returned, with only the clouds slowly churning.

After a long while, Lord Moonshadow finally let out a soft sigh.

“Bryce is the next Sky City Lord I have in mind.”

"Now, he has already stepped into the fourth level of Morning Star."

"Unfortunately, I'm still too young. There are many things I still don't understand. Perhaps I need to hone my skills for a while longer."

The sound grew fainter and fainter, more and more ethereal.

In the end, the figure and aura of Lord Moonshadow also disappeared into the churning clouds.

………………

The Pano plane has three sacred cities that symbolize civilization and authority: the Earth City, the Ocean Kingdom, and the Sky City.

Among these three cities, Sky City is undoubtedly the most mysterious, the most special, and the one with the highest status.

Therefore, the lord of the Sky City often has other titles, such as:
The ruler of the Pano plane, the great sage of the arcane civilization, the leader who guided the development of civilization...

Of course, as the arcane mages merged into the wizard civilization and changed their professions, there was naturally no longer any talk of an arcane civilization or a plane master.

The current lord of Sky City, although his status has not changed much, still holds absolute power in the Pano Plane. Even the Natural God Dynasty does not exert too much pressure on this place.

However, the lord of Sky City is essentially a step down; it would be more appropriate to call him a plane manager.

Outside the temple, there was a vast and bright sky.

The sunlight high above was exceptionally intense, shining on the pure white crystals and reflecting a cold yet dazzling luster.

On either side of the temple stood rows of wizards dressed in white robes.

These people had a calm demeanor, sharp eyes, and their entire bodies subtly exuded powerful spiritual energy.

Without exception, they were all at the level of a third-level great wizard!
To be able to reach the level of a third-level Grand Wizard in Sky City is already a testament to one's strength.

However, these people are now only responsible for guarding the temple, which shows just how special the temple's status is.

Their duties are similar to those of the law enforcement wizards in the Wizarding Council.

It serves as both a guardian and a deterrent, and also represents the authority of the highest level in Sky City.

Just then, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, a figure walked out of the temple.

He was a young man dressed in a white robe, handsome with a cold demeanor, and long silver-white hair cascading down his shoulders.

What's even more striking is the incredibly powerful aura emanating from him; he is clearly a fourth-level Morning Star Wizard!
The moment he appeared, the white-robed wizards on both sides of the temple bowed their heads and paid their respects in unison.

"Lord Bryce!"

The voices were uniform and deep, carrying a clear sense of awe.

However, Bryce was clearly in a very bad mood at that moment.

He didn't even glance at the crowd, walking directly through the center of the crowd and then making his way to the edge of the covered bridge outside the temple.

The temple is located at the very center of Sky City, with slender yet sturdy crystal bridges extending in all directions like a spider web or white star trails, connecting the entire Sky City.

At that moment, Bryce stood at the edge of the covered bridge, his palm gently resting on the white jade-like railing.

Looking down, the land below is so distant that it is almost invisible, as if the entire plane is under one's feet.

However, there was no hint of triumph in his eyes as he looked down upon the world; instead, they were filled with gloom.

The words spoken in the temple were still echoing in his mind.

Lord Moonshadow is the current lord of Sky City, the plane manager of the Pano plane, and also the true leader of the arcane civilization lineage.

Even in the ancient arcane era, the other party was once called "the Great Sage".

This being, just now, personally denied and humiliated the once glorious arcane civilization.

For Bryce, it was as if someone had personally defiled his most sacred beliefs right in front of him.

How can this be acceptable?!
What hurt him even more was that Lord Moonshadow was not only the lord of Sky City, but also his mentor, the one who had guided him all the way to where he was today.

Therefore, Bryce always held Moonshadow in the highest esteem.

But now, it is the person I respect most who has said such a thing.

This made Bryce, who had always admired ancient arcane civilization, feel extremely frustrated.

Thinking of this, his eyes gradually darkened, and his thoughts churned:

"Lord Tsukikage, of course I know what you're saying..."

"But the reason those ancient arcane masters left the Pano plane could not possibly be voluntary!"

Thinking of this, a hint of obsession even appeared in Bryce's eyes.

"It must be the Nature God Dynasty that is forcing them!"

"Use the Pano plane as leverage! Use it to control those great arcane masters!"

His breathing gradually became heavy, and his emotions clearly fluctuated.

"How glorious the great arcane civilization once was among the endless heavens!"

"Why have they completely disappeared now?!"

"Both civilizations are on the path of seeking truth, so why is the wizarding civilization superior to the arcane civilization?!"

Thinking of this, Bryce even felt a bit resentful and angry.

Clearly, these thoughts had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.

Now, with the great war in the Pano plane finally erupting, it has finally come to a complete head.

Then, his gaze slowly turned to the distance, as if piercing through endless space to look at the war-torn land.

"Humph……"

"The arcane civilization may well be reborn."

"The fact that the Pano plane has been invaded this time is enough to show that the wizard civilization is not as invincible as they claim!"

"The invasion of the civilization of gods has completely overturned the entire Pano plane!"

"Perhaps this is the opportunity! An opportunity for the arcane civilization to rise again!"

As he thought about it, Bryce's eyes became slightly fanatical, and his hands unconsciously tightened their grip.

click!
The incredibly sturdy white jade crystal bridge, capable of withstanding the bombardment of high-level sorcery, was actually slightly deformed by his forceful grip! And at that moment, suddenly, Bryce's gaze narrowed slightly.

At the edge of his vision, on the other side of the distant earth, a huge blue-white star was reflected in the sky.

In fact, he realized as soon as the blue and white stars appeared that it was the work of the gods.

Moreover, judging from the location, it is not difficult to determine that the source of that power most likely comes from the battlefield of the Earth City.

That's why he rushed to see Lord Tsukikage immediately.

That's why the conversation took place in the temple earlier.

However, at this moment, after finishing his report and leaving the temple, Bryce suddenly discovered that the blue and white star... had actually changed.

If the previous blue and white stars were like a mirage, a phantom projection reflected in the sky, carrying a hint of haziness and unreality.

At this moment, the blue and white star seemed to have solidified completely!
What was originally a faint and illusory scene has transformed into a colossal object that truly stretches across the heavens and the earth!
Looking from afar, it seems as if an ancient blue-white star is slowly approaching from beyond the sky of the Pano plane.

It even seems to have been forcibly embedded into the atmosphere of the Pano plane!

hum!
Despite being incredibly far apart, Bryce could still feel an aura so powerful, majestic, and vast that it was almost indescribable rushing towards him.

That wasn't the oppressive force of an ordinary legendary level, nor the imposing aura that a level six Morning Star Wizard could possess.

Rather, it is a higher level of life pressure, a supreme aura that seems to transcend planes.

Bryce's pupils contracted slightly, and his voice deepened:

"Gods! Or rather, the supreme god!"

His gaze gradually sharpened.

Bryce knew very well that the ancient arcane civilization had been almost utterly defeated when facing the wizard civilization.

The problem is that it wasn't even a war.

The wizarding civilization did not send out an army that blotted out the sky, nor did it launch a destructive war that swept across the plane.

The other side only sent a level seven being, a Radiant Moon Lord.

Then, the entire Pano plane was easily brought under the rule of the wizard civilization.

For a primitive civilization whose strongest member is only at level six, a level seven Radiant Moon is truly "invincible".

That was a great being capable of suppressing an entire plane by its own power, and there was no possibility of resistance.

At this very moment, in the distant sky, the blue and white star that seemed to be embedded in the Pano plane also represented an incomparably terrifying and invincible power.

It did not come from a wizarding civilization, but from another terrifyingly extraordinary civilization.

A colossal entity that has been hostile to and fought against the wizarding civilization for countless years.

Civilization of Gods!

call!
A hot wind howled through the air as Bryce stood at the edge of the crystal bridge, his white robes billowing slightly.

His gaze was fixed on the distant capital city, his eyes flashing.

"Lord Moonshadow said that the Natural Divine Dynasty has already sent people, and they are on the battlefield of the Earth Capital..."

At this point, Bryce suddenly fell silent. He seemed lost in thought, but his eyes grew increasingly deep.

....................................

Meanwhile, on the battlefield of the City of Earth.

The endless roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth, lasting for a long time.

However, unlike the previous scenes of magical torrents colliding and magical rules tearing each other apart.

The roar that resounded across the battlefield at this moment was more like a crazy and tragic "burning", with one figure after another exploding in the battlefield!
Of course, calling it a "self-destruction" is not accurate; at least, the gods would not use that term.

In their words, this is more like an honor:

"Sacrifice".

"Return to the Kingdom of God".

"Offer everything I have to the great goddess."

Rumble!!!
On the battlefield, one mage and knight after another suddenly burst forth with a rich blue-white light.

The light grew brighter and brighter, until finally it seemed to ignite their entire being!
The next moment, it exploded with a deafening roar!

The extremely violent blue and white energy swept in all directions, and one dazzling light after another rose up in the battlefield, just like small suns exploding one after another!

A terrifying shockwave swept in all directions, distorting the air and cracking the ground.

Many wizards nearby who were unable to dodge in time were instantly blasted to pieces by that force.

Some formal wizards didn't even have time to scream before they were completely swallowed up.

Flesh, bones, and fragments of robes were instantly torn into countless pieces.

What's even stranger is that the mages and knights didn't actually "disappear" after the explosion.

Their shattered spiritual power, magic power, flesh and blood, and soul all transformed into streams of blue and white light.

Countless streams of light shot into the sky, and from a distance, it looked as if the entire battlefield was being swept up by a blue and white galaxy flowing upstream.

Finally, all the streams of light disappeared into the enormous blue-white star high in the sky.

As more and more sacrifices were made, the light of that blue and white star became more and more dazzling and more and more real.

It no longer resembles a projection; it's more like a divine star truly suspended outside the Pano plane!
On the battlefield, as the army of mages and knights sacrificed themselves almost frantically, the situation around the capital city became increasingly dire.

Those believers from the civilization of gods are no longer simply an army; they are more like a group of fanatical believers completely ignited by the blue and white stars.

For the sake of God's kingdom, for the sake of Goddess, they were even willing to burn their own lives without hesitation!

boom!
Boom boom boom!!!
One after another, streaks of blue and white light exploded across the battlefield.

A mage, engulfed in blue and white flames, dragged his battered body into the ranks of wizards and destroyed himself on the spot.
Some knights rode winged magical beasts, braving the torrent of witchcraft to crash into the center of the battlefield, only to explode along with their mounts.

The violent energy surge swept in all directions, blasting large areas of the ground into collapse and cracks.

Many formal wizards were engulfed by the destructive wave before they could even react.

In an instant, the battle, which had already completely tilted in favor of the wizards, was dragged back into chaos by this reckless fighting style.

Many Morning Star wizards looked grim, because they suddenly realized that they could no longer hunt down legendary mages as recklessly as before.

If this continues unchecked, the official wizard legions below might actually be blown to pieces by these frenzied "sacrifices"!
Therefore, some Morning Star wizards had to forcibly stop.

Someone deployed a domain of rules to suppress the chaotic torrents of elements surrounding them;

Someone unleashed a wide-range protective spell, enveloping a large area of ​​the wizard army;

Some even used the power of the rules to stabilize the space, preventing the group of madmen from rushing into the crowd and self-destructing.

The area around the capital city was filled with the deafening roar of colliding rules and magic.

And at that very moment, high in the sky.

That blue-white star that stretched across the sky underwent a complete transformation after absorbing the endless blue-white torrent.

hum! ! !
In an instant, the blue and white stars, which had previously seemed somewhat illusory, suddenly solidified!
It was as if a vast and boundless divine star had forcibly descended beyond the celestial canopy of the Pano plane!

Then, an indescribably terrifying aura crashed down from the blue and white stars!

That was no longer the usual kind of energy pressure, but a kind of "divine suppression" that was almost above the level of life!
boom!
The moment the breath fell.

Whether it was a level four Morning Star Wizard, a level five Morning Star Wizard, or a level six being like Sean and the Sea Emperor of the Tide, or even Lynn himself, everyone's thoughts were forcibly frozen for a moment!
It was as if time stood still, or as if consciousness was frozen. Although it was only for a moment, it was enough to be fatal for a battle at the legendary level.

"not good!"

Sean was the first to regain his senses, and his expression changed drastically.

But it was too late.

In that instant, the legendary mages, knights, and archmages in the distance seized the opportunity and transformed into streaks of light, fleeing madly into the distance!
call out!
shhhhhh! ! !
A large swath of blue and white light streaked across the sky.

These people had no intention of continuing the fight and instead fled directly into the distance.

In particular, the direction of the Ocean Kingdom became their main target for retreat.

The Sea Emperor roared, his soul shaking heaven and earth, attempting to forcibly kill several legendary mages, but it was ultimately too late.

Even a level six being, after that brief moment of distraction, was unable to completely stop the opponent.

On the other side, a large number of Morning Star wizards also looked hesitant.

Should we continue hunting down those escaped legendary figures? Or should we first stabilize the increasingly out-of-control battlefield of the Earth City?
Just as everyone hesitated, a calm voice suddenly rang out in the minds of the many Morning Star Wizards:

"First, stabilize the situation in the capital city."

"We've already killed enough Level 4 enemies in this battle."

"Don't pursue a desperate enemy."

As soon as the voice fell, the many Morning Star Wizards paused for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening.

Because the one who spoke was none other than Lynn, the true supreme commander of the Earth City battlefield!
Now that Lynn had made his decision, everyone else naturally didn't hesitate any longer.

Soon, one Morning Star Wizard after another turned and descended.

Some suppressed the riotous elemental tides; some protected the formal wizard army; and others began to clean up the remaining mages and knights who had not yet had time to "sacrifice".

The entire battlefield gradually stabilized again.

At the same time, this also means that the battle for the Great City has finally come to a complete end.

The civilization of gods paid an extremely heavy price, with a large number of legendary mages, legendary knights, and legendary archmages perishing, and only a very small number of high-ranking members remaining, who fled in disarray.

As for the army below, they were almost completely wiped out.

On the wizarding side, apart from the confirmed death of Wizard of Conflict, most of the other high-ranking wizards were only injured.

Without a doubt, this was a complete and resounding victory!

And this was also Lynn's first battle after he, the new Lord of Nature, led a large number of Morning Star Wizards to the Pano plane!
Not only did they win this battle, they won it with overwhelming force and exhilarating satisfaction!
However, Lynn, who was in mid-air, did not show much relief.

A strong wind blew his black robes, and a blue light slowly flowed across his right hand.

Within that azure light, sealed away were countless incredibly powerful fragments of the soul.

The soul of a legendary mage, a legendary knight, and even a legendary archmage!
These people were all forcibly severed from their connection with the divine kingdom by Lynn using the Spirit of the Azure Sky after their fall.

Therefore, they did not return to the blue and white stars, but truly... died.

Lynn glanced down at the fragments of souls in his palm, his eyes flickering slightly.

"The Ocean Kingdom, huh..."

He slowly raised his head, gazing into the distance, as if he could see an endless land.

There, the sea and sky meet in a vast, boundless ocean, and hidden within that distant sea lie untold mysteries. (End of Chapter)