Wizards begin with Occlumency.

"Can you do it? You can't!"

Link's behavior and eyes conveyed this meaning.

It doesn't cause much harm, but it's extremely insulting.

Lottesno fully understood Link's meaning and gradually calmed down from his anger.

It is tolerable and unbearable.

That's incredibly insulting!

With wide eyes, Lottesno glared fiercely at Link, his lips trembling with anger.

But in the end, Lottesno didn't lash out. Instead, he shut his mouth, turned his head away, and looked like he didn't want to talk to Link anymore.

Link smiled, ignoring Lauter Snow's performance, and began to seriously consider Lauter Snow's idea of ​​"using someone else to do his dirty work".

This idea would seem far-fetched if it were proposed by someone else.

Great Sage Michelle was originally a level nine Great Sage, making him inherently difficult to deal with.

Now that they have the support of the Heavenly Court and are undergoing cultivation and attempting to advance to the rank of Saint, they are naturally more difficult to deal with.

However, since Lotesno is the reincarnation of a saint and dared to conspire with the old saint, the Celestial Master, he spoke of this idea with great confidence, which was definitely not just empty talk.

If it were truly a matter of borrowing a knife, or even Lottesnow himself taking the plunge to kill the Great Sage Michel, it would be highly likely to succeed.

Link strongly agrees with this point.

The reason Link uses this method to "disdain" Lautesnow is not because he truly looks down on Lautesnow's ability to use others or wield power, but rather for other reasons.

The wizarding civilization, with the Supreme Council at its core and as its leader, places great importance on the development of parallel universes.

The Saint of Nostrodam, who made the prophecy of a great upheaval unprecedented in thousands of years, was reincarnated as Lotesnor Grand, who was by Link's side.

The first wizarding forces sent to explore parallel universes and establish a foothold were primarily those from the Tower of the Great Sage Michelle.

The ninth-level sages who are currently active in parallel universes also revere Sage Michel.

The current situation is that neither the Celestial Court of the Immortal Civilization nor the Supreme Council of the Wizard Civilization has intervened, and no power or individual can truly do anything to the Great Sage Michel.

In such a situation and at such a critical juncture, the sudden misfortune of the great sage Michel would be extremely conspicuous.

The Heavenly Court and the Supreme Council will inevitably intervene in the investigation.

At that time, Link did not believe that the traces of Lottesno's manipulation would go undetected.

There are indeed different factions within the Heavenly Court and the Supreme Council, and Lotesno is indeed able to move between these factions, taking advantage of their differences to negotiate a way out of liability.

However, this would leave Link in a huge debt of gratitude to Lotesno.

There is no free lunch in the world.

Lotesnor accepted the help of the Wizarding World's will and was required to do three things for it.

In exchange for the star from the Celestial Master, Lotesno agreed to one condition.

If Link were to accept Lottesno's help and use someone else to do his dirty work or take matters into his own hands to deal with the Great Sage Michel, what price would he have to pay?

After a moment's thought, Link decisively refused.

Another reason is that Link only wants to solve the big trouble his wife Molly is about to encounter, and does not want to confront the great sage Michelle directly.

The two are not equal; self-preservation is still possible, but there is no chance of victory in a confrontation.

Link didn't want to become a target.

Silence fell between the two.

Ignoring Lotesnow, who was in a tantrum after returning to his "transformation" state, Link focused on getting on his way quickly to find the four allied legions and his wife, Jasmine.

From Link's desperate rush, Lottesno sensed an extremely resolute attitude and made no further mention of "using someone else to do the dirty work" or "doing it himself."

Even the need to continue searching for that light seemed to have been forgotten by Lottesno.

The overall strength of the Immortal God Civilization was even superior to that of the Wizard Civilization, and the starfield territory it occupied was also larger than that of the Wizard Civilization.

Even though Link's starship is extremely advanced, possessing the ability to travel in a long-duration "warp" mode, and is incredibly fast, and can also shorten travel time through teleportation, it would still take nearly two months to rendezvous with the four allied legions.

Fortunately, Lottesno didn't keep throwing a tantrum. He told Link along the way that, according to his premonition, there was still plenty of time to travel and there was no need to rush.

Link had complete faith in Lottesno's precognitive abilities.

Even though I know what's going on, it's impossible not to be anxious.

And so, in a frantic rush, Link arrived at the front lines in the shortest possible time.

The four allied legions had been notified by Link well in advance.

As for the rest of the advance team from Rivosos Academy, only Dean Forrest knew that Link and Lottesno were coming.

As a major protector of the interests of the Rivosos Academy in the parallel universe, Iris Clark naturally wouldn't personally go to the front lines.

Even if Iris Clark herself is willing, and Rivosos Academy is also interested, the Supreme Council will not agree.

This shows that the High Council's attitude and use of Link and Iris are completely different.

The agreed time and the agreed place.

Dean Forrest, Jasmine, and Sage Seren received Link and Lotte Snow.

Before Link could even greet Jasmine upon meeting her, Lottesno started acting strangely again.

With a serious expression, Lotesnow said to Dean Forrest, "You're about to be in big trouble. That old bastard Michel has sided with the Heavenly Court and is about to complete his ascension to his full form. Once he finishes, it will be time to purge Rivosos Academy."

This news shocked Dean Forrest.

Jasmine, who had opened her arms expecting to be embraced by Link, froze on the spot.

She said that they had clearly agreed that she and Link would each do their own thing so that Link's troubles wouldn't affect her.

Why did Link suddenly rush to the front lines of the war against the demon civilization after nearly two months of travel?

So much has happened.

When the Great Sage Michelle took action to eliminate the Rivosos Academy, he certainly wouldn't let the four allied legions off the hook.

What merit did Jasmine Kidman possess to escape from the clutches of the great sage Michel, who would then have become a saint?

Therefore, Link sensed the impending crisis she was facing and came specifically to save her.

For a moment, Jasmine's mind was filled with a jumble of thoughts.

However, Jasmine suppressed all those thoughts in a very short time.

At this moment, Jasmine only allowed herself to feel sweetness and happiness.

Because Link really, really, really cares about her.

Seeing Jasmine come to her senses, Sage Celine rushed into Link's arms like a fledgling swallow returning to its nest, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist like an octopus.

Sage Celine had ample reason to suspect that, if no one else was around, Jasmine would have pushed Link to the ground, using the sky as her blanket and the earth as her bed, and roamed freely and arrogantly.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

However, Jasmine was still rational and didn't linger too long.

After fully demonstrating her longing and affection to Link through her actions, she loosened her grip, dismounted from Link, and resumed the demeanor befitting a sage-level wizard.

They waited calmly and nonchalantly to see how Dean Forrest would react to the news from Lottesnow.

Dean Forrest's ability to become a seventh-level sage indicates that his character is definitely not lacking.

Because he cares about the development and interests of Rivoss College, Dean Forrest will be shocked by this news, but he will not remain shocked forever.

Everyone present knew that Dean Forrest's lack of response was due to his deep thought, not a state of being lost in thought.

This was exactly the effect Lottesno wanted—to see Dean Forrest become troubled by the news he had given him.

This could be considered a kind of quirky humor.

After a moment, Dean Forrest snapped out of his reverie, looked at Lottesno, and asked earnestly, "I'm not doubting the veracity of this information, but it's simply too important for me to confirm. Is the source of this information reliable?"

Lotesno shrugged, offering no reply.

He did give Link a look, signaling to Dean Forrest.

Dean Forrest understood and immediately turned to look at Link.

Before the dean could ask, Link said directly, "Master Xu Jing also told me this news privately. From my personal perspective, this news is undoubtedly true. The only question is why Master Xu Jing told me this news."

"What do you think Master Xujing's purpose is?"

Dean Forrest immediately picked up where Link left off, and asked in a deep voice.

Link shook his head slightly: "I'm not sure."

"Any speculation?"

Dean Frost's eyes lit up, and he continued to press for answers.

Link thought for a moment and said truthfully, "I do have some guesses, but I'm not really sure."

"If you have a guess, just say it. It's for your reference. Even if you're wrong, I won't blame you."

Dean Forrest decisively made a promise to absolve himself of liability.

Link wanted exactly this, so he stopped being coy and said, "I think there's something fishy about this. Every power has factions, and I agree that the interests of the Celestial Master's Mansion and the Heavenly Court aren't entirely aligned. However, given the impending crisis facing the Immortal God Civilization, the overall interests of the Heavenly Court and the Immortal God Civilization are paramount, and the Celestial Master's Mansion would never openly defy them. The fact that Celestial Master Xu Jing is acting this way, and that the Celestial Master's Mansion is acting this way, suggests only one possibility."

"What's going on?"

Dean Forrest played the straight man, providing timely opening remarks.

Link's voice deepened slightly as he emphasized, "That means Celestial Master Xu Jing told me this precisely for the overall benefit of the Heavenly Court, hoping to indirectly inform the Supreme Council through me. Or..."

"Or what?"

Dean Forrest seemed to have a thought in mind, already guessing what Link wanted to say, but still continued to press for an answer.

Link glanced at Lotesno, who stood silently to the side, watching Link and Dean Forrest's "double act" conversation, and grinned: "Or perhaps the High Council can learn of this news through Lotesno."

Lottesno reacted strongly to Link's words.

He raised his hands high, abruptly took a large step back, and with a pitiful expression on his face, shouted, "I didn't inform the Supreme Council! Don't slander me, or I'll sue you for defamation!"

This was the first time Jasmine and Sage Celine had ever seen Lotesno like this.

In the past, they had dealt with reincarnations of saints.

But at that time, Lottesno was very serious. He wasn't exactly taciturn, but he was always busy and lived a very fulfilling life.

Seeing such a comical side of Lottesno all of a sudden is really hard to get used to.

However, having been through this "transformation period" themselves, Jasmine and Sage Celine quickly understood why Lotesno was behaving this way.

However, after understanding this reason, two more questions arose in their minds at the same time.

Even reincarnated saints must go through a "transformation period"?

Furthermore, why did Lotte Snow need to spend his "transformation period" in a parallel universe?

Jasmine and Sage Celine exchanged a glance, seeing the same confusion in each other's eyes.

After a moment's thought, the two of them simultaneously abandoned the idea of ​​exploring this question.

Some things you should know, and if you shouldn't know, asking won't help.

Dean Forrest ignored Lotesnow's antics and asked very seriously, "Does the High Council really not know about this news yet?"

Lotesno replied without hesitation, "At least I didn't tell the Supreme Council. As for whether the Supreme Council knows or not, I don't know."

The tongue-twisting answer made Dean Forrest's thoughtful expression deepen.

The motives behind Master Xujing's actions have become clearer.

Link immediately shut up.

Dean Forrest understood Link's attitude but didn't press the matter. He continued, "So, the purpose of Celestial Master Xu Jing, or rather the Celestial Master's Mansion and even the Heavenly Court, is actually to send a signal to the Supreme Council by winning over and supporting Great Sage Michelle and then actively 'informing' on her. That is, the cooperation between the two sides is equal and reciprocal. The Immortal and Divine Civilization is not without the ability and means to counter the Wizard Civilization. If the Supreme Council does not completely open the door for the Immortal and Divine Civilization to enter its universe, the Immortal and Divine Civilization will take further measures."

After a pause, Dean Forrest paced a few steps before continuing, "As for the method and person to inform the Supreme Council, to be tactful and indirect, that can only be me."

Then, Dean Forrest looked at Lotesno: "Saint, although your interests are not entirely tied to Rivosos Academy, the significant losses suffered by Rivosos Academy will still have a considerable impact on you. Therefore, Saint, you didn't seem too concerned after learning this news because you foresaw something, right?"

Lottesno chuckled, without directly answering Dean Forrest's question.

He simply said slowly, "Prophecy is a rather mysterious thing. Some prophecies can be spoken of, such as unprecedented changes in thousands of years. Some prophecies cannot be spoken of, because speaking of them will render them ineffective or have even more adverse effects."

Dean Forrest had studied some materials about mystical wizards and was familiar with Lotesnow's statement, and he immediately understood Lotesnow's meaning.

Therefore, the next question is no longer about speculating on Master Xu Jing's motives.

A crisis can be both a danger and an opportunity.

Avoid danger, seize opportunity—now is the time. (End of Chapter)