Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

The insights accumulated over the past seven months, Ian's understanding of the energy of stars and moonlight, and his insight into the essence of meditation, all converge into a stream at this moment.

"Buzz—"

In the center of his spiritual sea, it felt as if something had been shattered.

It wasn't a loud noise, but a silent sublimation.

All the dense fog of consciousness collapsed and condensed inward...

The light from the array of will runes merged into one, forming a miniature, constantly rotating phantom of stars and moon, suspended in the center of the mental sea.

It began to absorb the faint energy from the outside world on its own, which in turn nourished the growth of its spiritual power.

【Intermediate Star and Moon Meditation Method: Break Limit Once (0/3200) (Break Limit Effect: 1. Star and Moon Resonance)】

Limit-breaking effect [Star and Moon Resonance]: Greatly enhances the efficiency of meditation at night, especially when the stars and moon are bright.

The illusory images of stars and moon in the spiritual sea can resonate slightly with the real star and moon power in the outside world, continuously and passively purifying and nourishing spiritual power, and slightly enhancing the perception and affinity for starlight and moonlight-based witchcraft.

The existence of the illusory stars and moon gave his spiritual sea a faint, inexhaustible source.

He slowly opened his eyes, a fleeting glimpse of starlight and moonlight in them, and his aura became even more restrained and profound.

"Meditation technique has broken through its limits, mental power has been completely vaporized, core witchcraft has broken through its limits a second time... Seven months of accumulation have finally yielded some results."

Ian clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, but there was no joy in his eyes.

He stood up and walked to the window.

The gloomy woodland under the cover of night was still shrouded in a hazy glow, and in his perception at this moment, the details of the world seemed clearer.

The babbling of the stream in the distance, the subtle rustling of grass and trees in the wind, and even some faint energy fluctuations in the distance could be vaguely discerned.

The leap in strength brought him enhanced perception and gave him a more acute intuition about potential crises.

The moment his spiritual power completely dissolved into mist, he keenly sensed that the magic around him had undergone a slightly discordant change at some point.

It wasn't a change in concentration, but rather a deep-seated malice hidden within the magic.

At first, he thought it was just a change around "Mist Creek". After that, he went to many places, but that aura was always entangled in the magic.

High in the sky, on the ground, in streams... they are everywhere!

It's not just targeting him, but the entire world!

"There must be something happening that I don't know about!"

Ian frowned slightly and decided to go to "Mist Creek" tomorrow to ask Mira, or ask Amos when he comes.

After several transactions, the two had become very familiar with each other, and as a member of the "Silver Ring," he should know some information.

Suppressing his slight unease, his gaze fell on the scroll of "Spiritual Contract (Fragment)" in the corner of the worktable.

His spiritual power had completely vaporized, already fulfilling the requirements of the "skillful method" recorded in the scroll.

The allure of a familiar is immense; a reliable partner can greatly compensate for his current shortcomings in reconnaissance and early warning, and even become a surprise weapon in certain situations.

[Eye of Vigilance] is no longer keeping up with his current strength. He can only practice it in his spare time and slowly accumulate proficiency to break through the limit.

"Spirit Pact Dust, and also demonic creatures that are willing and possess extremely strong spirituality..."

Ian repeated the two most demanding conditions in a low voice.

The former had already been purchased from Amos, while the latter required a stroke of luck.

He reviewed the contents of the scroll once more and carefully put it away.

The immediate priority is to consolidate the newly mastered meditation technique and continue to elevate one's understanding.

The advanced apprentice has reached 90.6% progress, and is not far from completion.

When the rune array is fully formed and the level reaches 100%, it is time to break through to become a first-level wizard!

At that time, taking advantage of the life leap, I will naturally condense a natal witchcraft!

He already had a specific witchcraft option in mind that needed to be developed.

He sat back down at his workbench, not continuing to refine medicine, but instead focusing his mind, closing his eyes, and beginning to practice the [Intermediate Star Moon Meditation Technique] that he had just broken through to.

He wanted to experience firsthand just how beneficial the [Star and Moon Resonance] effect could be.

The dim light outside the window flowed silently, and the tent returned to silence, with only Ian's even and long breathing.

……

Shadow Moon Tower.

Inside Alyvia's room, the silvery moonstone emitted a soft glow, and the room was simply furnished yet exuded exquisite traces of witchcraft.

The air was filled with the scent of calming herbs, mixed with a faint lingering magical fragrance.

Marlena sat on the carved wooden chair, her face rosy and her eyes sparkling with starlight—a natural expression of the spiritual transformation she had undergone after being promoted to a formal wizard.

The red apprentice robe she wore was gone, replaced by a dark blue formal wizard robe with silver trim.

A newly made Shadowmoon badge was pinned to his chest, with a fine star pattern in the center representing a first-level wizard.

"Congratulations, Malena." Alivia said with a pleased expression, handing over a steaming cup of moonflower tea.

"A first-level wizard under 30 years old is an extremely rare genius, even in Shadowmoon Tower."

Malena took the teacup, her face full of gratitude.

"Thanks to the adults' protection and guidance, I was spared from entering the war, and... Ian's help."

She paused, then lowered her voice, "I don't know where he is now."

Alyssa gently shook her head: "Everyone has their own path to walk, but..."

Her gaze drifted out the window, as if she could see through the tower walls to the distant, luminous woodland in the east. "You might have a chance to meet in three months."

Malena was taken aback: "Three months later? You mean, sir...?"

"Six months ago, the Tower Master powerfully injured the Crimson Lord, reversing the tide of the battle. Shadowmoon Tower could have pressed its advantage, but in the end, it gave up and hastily settled the matter by accepting compensation from the Crimson Lord."

Because the "Demon Hunter War" is about to begin.

Alyvia took a sip of tea, her tone calm yet tinged with seriousness.

Every fifty years, the four major wizarding organizations, led by the "Silver Ring," issue a call to arms to all wizarding alliances across the continent, launching a massive demon-hunting operation in the underground world.

Regarding the "War of the Demon Hunters," Malena only knew the general outline, but was unclear about the specifics of how to recruit them.

Elijah put down her teacup and walked to the window.

Moonlight streamed through the crystal window, casting a soft shadow on her fair profile.

"Marlena, this is a summons personally issued by His Majesty the 'Endless Holy Light'."

Her voice was soft and filled with reverence.

The Morning Star Wizard... that is a great being who surpasses even a level three Archmage. The entire continent of Anoria is bathed in the radiance of this sage.

Malena's eyes widened in shock. "The Morning Star Wizard... the ruler of the entire continent?"

"To be more precise, guardians." Alyvia turned around, her gaze deep.

Anoria, in Tua language, means "the land illuminated by holy light!"

The name comes from the existence of His Majesty "Endless Holy Light".

The Morning Star Wizards have shed their naive seekers and truly become the cornerstone and torchbearer of civilization.

They are like stars in the sky, illuminating the darkness and guiding the way for future generations of wizarding civilization.

Wizards of level four and above represent the true foundation of the entire wizarding civilization.

Alyvia silently gazed in the direction of the "Silver Ring".

The continent of Anoria may seem vast, but it is actually just one island in a large group of islands off the eastern coast of the Wizarding World, belonging to the outer region of civilization.

The concentration of magic and the abundance of resources here are far inferior to those of the ancient kingdoms in the center of the continent.

The Silver Ring is located here, and its core mission is to guard against the pollution in the deep underground abyss and prevent it from spreading.