Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Is this good news?

Yes, this is good news.

However, this news is not good enough.

Because the Saint in the making is neither the Great Sage Rivo, nor the Great Sage Soth, nor any Diomander.

Even if the potential saint's spouse were a Diomandur, this news would still be good enough.

Too bad she isn't.

Although Link Grand, the prodigy of sainthood, has shown a strong sense of belonging to the Academy and a high degree of friendliness towards the Diormand family from the past to the present, befriending Forrest in the third generation of Diormand and having a close relationship with Sandra in the fourth generation of Diormand, who can say for sure what will happen in the future?

Conflicts will always arise from the pursuit of individual interests.

It's not like Diormand and Link Grande haven't had conflicts before.

Therefore, in their hearts, both the Great Sage of Rivo and the Great Sage of Soth believed that Link Grand becoming a Saint was pure good news for Rivo-Soth Academy, but not necessarily for the Diomand family.

From the reactions of the Great Sage Ruiwo and the Great Sage Sos, Master Xujing discerned something that had been anticipated even before the congratulations were offered.

However, this is exactly what Master Xujing wanted.

If Link Grand is not suspected, alienated, ostracized, or even suppressed at Rivoss Academy, how can the Celestial Master's Mansion have a basis to further win over Link Grand?

No matter where in the universe, it's always good to have fresh blood flowing in.

Needless to say, the civilization of immortals and gods needs to make multifaceted preparations to cope with the crisis of the end of Dharma.

If we can truly win over Link Grand, the young wizard from the wizarding civilization who is most likely to advance to sainthood, then the three groups of different natures—the immortal and divine civilization, the Heavenly Court, and the Celestial Master's Mansion—will all benefit greatly.

Also, don't forget that Link Grand's true spirit traveled across the universe in one of the two beams of light.

After a very brief moment of astonishment, the Great Sages Rivo and Soth regained their composure.

The Great Sage Rivo seemed unaffected and smiled, "Congratulations are indeed due to Wizard Grand for clearing his mind."

Great Sage Soth continued, "Riverd, I believe both the academy and the Diomand family should prepare a generous gift for Wizard Grand. The academy's gift can be considered a perk, while the family's gift will be a congratulatory present."

"Um."

Great Sage Rivo nodded in agreement, pondered for a moment, and said, "I think it would be better to let Lissandra handle this. Soth, what do you think?"

"Lisandra?"

The great sage Soth pondered, as if considering something.

After a moment, the Great Sage Soth made his decision: "Let her do it. Firstly, the lady is more meticulous, and secondly, there are some misunderstandings and conflicts between Lissandra and the wizard Grand, which need to be completely resolved."

After a pause, Great Sage Soth continued, "Also, recall Sandra. The advance team will definitely need a long rest, replenishment, and training; there's nothing serious going on. She has a good relationship with Wizard Grand, and she's also Lissandra's daughter..."

At this point, Great Sage Soth paused again and glanced at Great Sage Rivo.

The two were of one mind.

Even without eye contact, let alone any eye contact, Great Sage Rivo could guess what Great Sage Soth was thinking.

The Great Sage Rivo agreed with this idea.

However, we still need to ask the parties involved for their opinion.

After all, this is a major event with far-reaching implications, and given Lisandra's precedent, Sandra might not be willing to accept it.

Great Sage Soth quickly understood Great Sage Rivo's idea and nodded slightly in agreement.

Even if Sandra is willing, this matter cannot be rushed; it must be done slowly and naturally.

Otherwise, it is very likely to have the opposite effect.

The husband and wife team were speaking in riddles, and Master Xu Jing, who was standing to the side, was not quite sure what was going on, but he did not show the slightest impatience.

He stood quietly, watching silently, and also secretly making plans.

After leaving the conference room, Link took out his vehicle and went to the villa that Dean Forrest had gifted him.

Link and Jasmine lived here for quite a while, and the place was filled with their shared memories.

Returning to the same place, Link felt little sadness.

He only parted ways with Jasmine briefly; it wasn't that they would never be able to reunite, much less that they would never see each other again.

After spending some time in the villa, making himself a cup of tea, chatting with Flandre, and keeping up with the changes in the world of human immortal martial arts, Link received a message from Rodrigo.

Soren Lucia, who has brought the Lucia family, now renamed "Achi," to manage an important world for Rodrigo, has arrived.

"have not seen you for a long time."

Link put down his teacup, murmured softly, and then went out.

Following the coordinates and route provided in the information, Link arrived at the location designated by Rodrigo as quickly as possible.

This is a cliff by the sea.

Rodrigo built a sea-view vacation home on the edge of a cliff, enjoying exclusive access to the beautiful ocean view.

Soren Lucia stood outside the vacation home with a gloomy expression, her eyes burning with anger and filled with confusion.

"Long time no see, Wizard Sauron."

Link stepped off the vehicle and greeted them in a lighthearted tone.

"Long time no see, Link Grand."

Soren returned the greeting, but his demeanor and tone were certainly not as cheerful as Link's.

There wasn't even a hint of lightness or nimbleness in it.

"What, are you surprised?"

Link looked Soren up and down and asked a question.

"That was really unexpected."

Soren nodded, readily admitting, "It's been so long, and I've paid the price. I thought you'd long forgotten about me."

"How could I forget? I can't forget even a little bit."

Link chuckled and asked in a relaxed tone, "Imagine you're driving a flying car, out of the city, enjoying the cool breeze and singing a song, when suddenly you're hit by a cannon. Severely injured and on the verge of death, you then face another life-or-death crisis because of it. Can you forget that?"

Soren remained silent upon hearing this.

After a while, Soren spoke with a strained voice: "I really can't forget it."

After a pause, Soren asked, "So what do you want now? To kill me? If you want to kill me, then do it. I'll stand right here and wait for you to take my life."

Link frowned, then asked in confusion, "Didn't the Great Sage Rodrigo tell you about the conditions I reached with him?"

"What are the conditions?"

Soren asked in return, equally puzzled.

"Well……"

Link hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand, "Never mind, it's not important."

Saying things in halfway through, leaving people in suspense, is extremely annoying and can easily lead to being attacked.

Soren desperately wanted to kill Link in front of him, but he couldn't, and he couldn't do it.

Over the years, Sauron has not stood still or regressed; he has also been promoted to a fourth-level sage.

However, Soren knew that even though they were both fourth-level sages, he was no match for Link Grand.

The Lucia family simply removed the malignant tumor, changed their name to the Archie family, and, under the protection of Ms. Lisandra, set sail anew, striving for a higher level of development.

It's not about isolating oneself from the world or completely sinking into depravity.

Soren Lucia has been keeping a close eye on news from the outside world.

Soren had naturally heard about the major event of Link Grand, a fourth-level sage, unilaterally beating up a group of younger fifth-level sages.

If the two of them were to clash, it would absolutely be a one-hit kill for Soren Lucia.

If there is a second possibility, it must be that Link Grand didn't want him to die too quickly or too easily.

Taking a deep breath, Soren suppressed his irritation and asked directly, "Stop beating around the bush, just tell me, what do you want from me?"

"hehe……"

Link suddenly burst into laughter, leaving Soren completely bewildered.

We were getting down to business, what's the meaning behind your sudden laughter?

Or do you think it's ridiculous to discuss my life and death, Soren Lucia?

Thinking this, Soren felt insulted.

Although Rodrigo Diormand handing him over to Link Grand was an insult in itself.

However, that insult was far less unbearable for Sauron than the insult he was receiving now.

The reason for this is that the Diormand family is too powerful, and Rodrigo Diormand is too powerful, so powerful that neither the Lucia family nor Sauron himself has any intention of resisting.

While Link Grand is strong, not only invincible among his peers but also able to easily defeat fifth-level sages despite being a fourth-level sage, he is not so strong as to inspire despair.

Soren didn't believe that Link Grand, with the status and level of a fourth-level sage, could fight and win against a sixth-level sage.

Unless someone is that strong, even with the combined strength of the entire Archie family, they could still contend with Link Grand and fight to the death.

In Soren's view, Link Grand himself knew this, which is why he found a way to get Rodrigo Diormand to step in and create this incident.

Link stopped laughing and looked at Sauron, who still didn't understand what he was laughing at. The boredom he felt earlier became even more intense.

No wonder so many people feel lost and empty after taking revenge.

I won't do anything to you.

With a wave of his hand, Link said indifferently, "I was originally thinking of replicating what happened to me through you, but I don't want to anymore."

Upon hearing this, Soren's Adam's apple bobbed, and he swallowed hard.

Upon hearing the words "reproduce what happened to me," Sauron sensed an intense killing intent emanating from Link's calm gaze and indifferent tone.

There were no fluctuations in spiritual energy, no fluctuations in magical energy, no witchcraft, no witchcraft artifacts...

The killing intent that Link Grand subconsciously emitted was enough to immobilize Soren Rukia, making her feel like she would die at any moment.

This feeling of having his life and death in someone else's hands, this near-death experience, made Soren Lucia realize that if Link didn't change his mind, he was really going to die.

They're doomed, unable to even fight back.

He was completely unaware that Link Grand wanted to kill him.

Soren suddenly felt ridiculous.

He always thought he thought highly of Link Grand.

I didn't expect that I had underestimated it, and by an extremely large margin.

What means that the combined strength of the entire Archie family could rival Link Grand and fight to the death?

Shit!

If Link Grand were to truly decide to kill, the entire Archie family wouldn't be enough for him to kill.

"Scared?"

Link glanced sideways at the stunned Soren, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "If you're scared, go back now. Live well, and live a long life."

After saying that, Link turned and left.

Watching Link's retreating figure, Soren Lucia suddenly felt her legs buckle and collapsed to her knees.

His head drooped involuntarily.

From a distance, it looks as if Soren Lucia is kneeling and begging Link for forgiveness, or kneeling to thank Link for his mercy.

However, Link did not force Sauron to kneel, and Sauron himself had no intention of kneeling.

The reason this happened was simply because Sauron's will was temporarily unable to control his body.

Inside the ocean-view vacation home.

Rodrigo Diomand, who had been keeping a close eye on the situation, had a glint in his eyes.

Lissandra, standing next to Rodrigo, remained silent.

After a long silence, Rodrigo spoke, his voice slightly deep and his tone serious: "Your grandfather and grandmother want you to prepare two gifts for Link Grand: one as a benefit from the academy, and the other as a family congratulatory gift. You will choose them personally and deliver them yourself. Do you understand the deeper meaning behind this?"

"Um."

Lissandra nodded, looking out at the sea-view room, and then at Soren Lucia, who was still kneeling on the ground, unable to get up no matter how hard she struggled, and added with emphasis, "I understand."

I hope you truly understand.

Rodrigo said calmly, "Link Grand is no longer the same person he used to be. Just a little bit of killing intent that he unconsciously exudes can resonate with the will of the wizarding world. What does that mean? You know without me saying it."

Rodrigo paused, then fixed his gaze on Soren Lucia, whose neck veins bulged as she struggled to her feet, and continued:

"This man is finished. Link Grande didn't kill him, but he took a better revenge than killing him."

Just like Link Grand said, he will live a long life.

However, the price of living a long life was that he had to watch helplessly as the Yachi family, which he valued most, gradually declined and eventually perished.

Simply because Link Grand hates the Archie family, he hates them very, very much.

The civilization of immortals and gods says that Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things as straw dogs; the sage is ruthless, treating the people as straw dogs.

Saints, reincarnations of saints, potential saints—it's best not to have too many strong personal likes or dislikes.

Our college and our family must be more cautious and prudent in dealing with Link Grand from now on.

Even if you can't build a good relationship, you can't let him feel disgusted by you.

Unless the will of the wizarding world severes its favor upon him and strips him of his status and qualifications as a potential saint.

Just like what happened to Michelle back then.

"Um."

Lissandra was in a state of confusion and simply nodded in response to Rodrigo's long-winded speech.

The "potential saint" mentioned by Celestial Master Xu Jing is not just a description, but also represents a kind of power.

With the permission and active promotion of the Wizarding World, the island in the Storm Sea that the Human Immortal Martial Arts World anchored has brought Link a positive impact that goes far beyond simply advancing to the fifth level of Sage and increasing his strength; it is a qualitative change in every aspect.

The most obvious qualitative change is the possession of abilities that only a great sage-level wizard can have, similar to the ability to make one's words come true.

Every word and action can easily resonate with the will of the wizarding world.

With his current status and strength as a Level 5 Sage, Link can't easily defeat an ordinary Level 6 Sage, but he can certainly win against them with ease.

After completing all the upgrades, including the "Great Cosmic Meditation Method," various buffs, innate constructs, and other set advancements, it's highly likely that you'll be able to easily defeat ordinary level six sages.

Link, who had turned his back to Soren Lucia and left gracefully, felt a sense of ease and peace in his heart.

The sounds of the wind, the waves, and my heartbeat gradually blended together.

Harmony between humanity and nature. (End of Chapter)