Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Link entered a strange state.

In this wondrous state, the newly completed promotion quickly became solidified.

It's not that crushing an ordinary level six sage is easy, but it doesn't require much effort.

After all, during the two years he spent in seclusion, Link had previewed all the level 5 and level 6 witchcraft available at Rivoss Academy.

The self-created construct wizard school has also conducted preliminary research on all the means of attack, defense, movement, and support in the fifth and sixth level sage stages.

In addition, Link's almost habitual "multi-threaded thinking" mode allows him to multitask.

Therefore, even though he had only been promoted to Level 5 Sage for less than two days, Link had already become thoroughly familiar with all the states of a Level 5 Sage and was able to unleash the full combat power expected of a Level 5 Sage.

The arrival of a wondrous state similar to the "unity of heaven and man" in the mythical civilization is merely a catalyst for advancement, not the primary cause of a qualitative leap.

However, Link was still very grateful for the timely arrival of the Wizarding World's will.

"Congratulations."

Having somehow escaped the company of the Great Sages Rivo and Soth, Master Xujing appeared beside Link and offered his sincere congratulations.

"What's the congratulations for?"

Link turned his head and asked calmly.

"Congratulations on clearing a mental obstacle; you can now move forward with a lighter heart."

Master Xujing replied in this way.

"Um."

Link nodded in return, "Thank you."

After saying these words, Link refused to speak again.

They just walked on in silence.

Seeing this, Celestial Master Xu Jing remained silent.

Before long, the two arrived at the edge of a blue lake.

The lake water is crystal clear and the surface is vast, with only a floating pavilion in the center.

The great sages Rivo and Soth were sitting in the pavilion, drinking tea.

Speaking of which, the current trend of drinking tea in the Wizarding World was started by Link.

Grand Tea has become Link's main source of income, even more important than the output of his three resource-rich worlds.

In fact, it wasn't that no one in the wizarding civilization had ever discovered similar tea-making ingredients and food culture during their conquests of the heavens.

It's just that not many wizards are willing to transplant those tea ingredients and food culture to wizarding civilization.

Wizards are not narrow-minded; on the contrary, they are very open-minded and tolerant.

When it comes to the knowledge and culture of other civilizations, even those that we have easily conquered, we do not simply discard them like trash, but carefully select and distinguish them.

Discard the dross and select the essence.

Thus, through continuous integration and assimilation, the wizard civilization became increasingly brilliant and dazzling.

However, just as apothecaries rarely paid attention to female sorceresses' yearning for beauty, many less important cultural customs that contributed to enhancing the foundation and strength of civilization were intentionally or unintentionally overlooked.

Therefore, tea was only popularized by Link for his own enjoyment and to earn magic stones.

The Diomand family, from the great sages Rive and Soth down to the fourth and fifth generations, has many members who are very fond of drinking tea.

"Do you need to see them?"

Master Xu Jing glanced at the pavilion, then gently made a gesture with his right hand, ensuring that only Link could hear his voice.

From his tone, Link could tell that Master Xujing did not want to have any more contact with the two great sages.

So Link said, "I really have something to do and I have to go. If you don't want to go, you can wait for me somewhere else?"

"I'll wait here."

Master Xu Jing immediately gave an answer.

From this perspective, it's clear that Celestial Master Xujing truly didn't want to deal with the two great sages anymore.

I don't know what happened between them.

Link made a casual guess and then ignored it.

Without Link making any move, he vanished from the lakeside and reappeared in the pavilion.

"I have met the Great Sage Rivo, and I have met the Great Sage Soth."

Being overly polite is never a bad thing, so Link, as was his habit, took the initiative to greet the Great Sages Rivo and Soth.

The great sage Soth nodded in return, as a gesture of greeting.

"Grand Wizard, no need for such formalities, please have a seat."

The Great Sage Rivo gestured, pointing to the seat on his left, and said with a smile.

"Thanks."

Link sat down as he spoke.

"Won't Celestial Master Xu Jing come over and have a chat?"

At this moment, the Great Sage Rivo glanced at the lake and asked a question.

"He's not coming."

Link nodded, then stated in advance, "I don't know why, and I didn't ask."

"Um."

The Great Sage Rivo nodded in agreement.

The Great Sage Soth picked up the teapot and poured Link a cup of tea, saying as he poured, "We also have to thank Wizard Grand for developing tea, which gives us another enjoyment in life, and the academy another source of income."

After the Michel district was renamed the Rivosos district, not to mention Middle-earth, the East Coast, the South, and the North, the tea business on the West Coast was completely monopolized by Rivosos Academy.

More than two years ago, Link renegotiated an agreement with the college.

According to the agreement, the college held a dominant position in the tea business, and Link enjoyed a considerable share of the profits.

So far, the tea business has grown bigger and bigger, the returns have increased, and there are more and more suitable planets/worlds for growing tea trees, so Link's dividends have also increased.

In this deal, Link, the Academy, the market, and the customers all achieved a win-win situation.

"It's all thanks to the academy."

Link said something in a low voice, then picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

After finishing the drink, Link's brows furrowed tightly.

The tea was too strong and bitter; I wasn't used to drinking it.

"what!"

Great Sage Soth noticed Link's reaction and said apologetically, "Wizard Grand, I'm truly sorry. At our level of existence, ordinary tea has no flavor, so..."

Before he could finish speaking, Link understood what he meant.

Formal wizards, sages, great sages, and saints are all human beings, but they are beings at different levels of life.

The wise can drink the tea they find delicious, but the sorcerers cannot.

Similarly, even if a great sage can drink tea that he finds delicious, a sage himself might not be able to accept it.

In other words, Link is not only an ordinary level 5 sage, but also a potential saint certified by the will of the wizarding world, which is barely acceptable.

"It's okay."

Link put down his teacup and waved his hand to indicate that he didn't care.

The Great Sage Rivo and the Great Sage Soth exchanged a glance, understanding each other's deeper meaning.

He truly is a saint in the making!

There was no fraud!

At this moment, Link used the natural act of bowing his head when putting down his teacup to take his eyes off the two great sages and recall some things.

Not long ago, Link accompanied Lottesno to the Celestial Master's Mansion, where they had the privilege of drinking a cup of tea brewed from tea leaves that the Celestial Master himself had planted, picked, and roasted.

The tea made by the sage is mild and delicious, with a subtle and lasting flavor that leaves a lingering aftertaste.

It was nothing like the tea I had just drunk, which was too strong and bitter, and the strong bitterness was extremely deliberate, as if it were testing something.

At this critical juncture, it goes without saying what the two great sages want to test.

It's simply a matter of whether Link has truly become the "potential saint" that Master Xu Jing spoke of, and Link's current sense of belonging to Rivosos Academy.

After a moment's thought, Link understood this.

Link didn't have any particular feelings about what the Great Sages Rivo and Soth had done.

If you want to test the waters, then go ahead and test them.

In any case, everything in the world, like the action of forces, is reciprocal.

The Great Sages Rivo and Soth are testing Link, and Link can also use this opportunity to test the two great sages.

After drinking tea and making some initial probes, the three got down to business.

Link took the initiative and said, "Great Sage Rivo, Great Sage Soth, I have come to see you two great sages because there is something I need to discuss with you."

"Oh? What is it?"

The great sage Rivo put down his teacup, sat up straight, and showed that he took it seriously.

The Great Sage Soth still held his teacup, his beautiful eyes fixed on Link, waiting for him to speak.

Faced with the expectant gazes of the two great sages, Link quickly organized his thoughts and calmly began, "Due to certain matters, I must distance myself from my family, friends, and the academy. During this time, I humbly request that the two great sages and the academy keep an eye on the safety of my family, especially my two daughters. As for…"

After a pause, Link continued, "As for my wife Molly, she is a member of 'Freedom to Do Anything,' and the three sages Cody, Paro, and Celine are all wizards affiliated with the academy. The academy can do whatever it wants, and they don't need any special treatment."

After listening to Link's words, Archsage Rivo and Archsage Soth did not rush to give an answer, but continued to watch Link quietly and wait.

After a moment, Link said, "And all I can give to the two great sages, and to the academy, is one promise."

"What promise?"

The Great Sage Rivo asked aloud.

Link's voice lowered slightly as he solemnly declared, "By the will of the Wizarding World as my witness, from this day forward, I, Link Grand, will never initiate armed conflict or life-or-death struggle against Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family!"

The two great sages were moved by what they heard.

Wizards take oaths very seriously.

However, generally speaking, when a wizard needs to swear an oath, unless absolutely necessary, he will never use the will of the wizarding world as proof.

This is the highest level of oath in the wizarding civilization.

If violated, the will of the wizarding world will naturally punish the person who swore the oath.

Its binding force is extremely strong.

Let alone a mere fifth-level sage, even a ninth-level great sage cannot escape unscathed after breaking an oath that bears witness to the will of the wizarding world.

Once Link made this vow, he had completely and deeply bound himself to Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family.

From now on, as long as the leaders of Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family do not act recklessly, Rivosos Academy and Diomand will gain the absolute favor and permanent support of a saintly prospect bound by an oath.

For Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family, this oath was the best news imaginable.

For Link Grand himself, this vow was the tightest bond.

The Great Sage Soth gently set down his teacup and said softly, "Grand Wizard, you flatter me. Taking care of the families of our members is the academy's duty. As the most benefited small group within the academy, the Diormand family should take even better care of the families of its outstanding members. Before the will of the wizarding world responds, Grand Wizard, withdraw this oath."

"Yeah yeah!"

The Great Sage Rivo chimed in, "There's no need to make a fuss like this; we're all family."

Link smiled and then took the initiative to welcome the arrival of the Wizarding World's will.

The oath has now been fully fulfilled.

The Great Sage Rivo and the Great Sage Soth exchanged a glance.

Then, the Great Sage Rivo extended his right hand to Link, shook it firmly, and solemnly said, "Wizard Grand, I, Rivo Diomand, an eighth-level Great Sage and founder of Rivosos Academy, hereby promise you on behalf of Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family that Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family will take good care of your family, and take good care of your two daughters, Garona Grand and Melia Grand, during your time away seeking the Dao."

"Thank you, Great Sage Rivo."

Link also gripped the hand of the Great Sage Rivo firmly.

The deal is done.

Everyone's time is precious.

Not wanting to keep Master Xu Jing waiting any longer, Link took his leave.

The Great Sages Rivo and Soth escorted Link to the lakeside, politely greeted Master Xujing, and then returned to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Master Xu Jing simply nodded in response.

The two sides appeared extremely unfamiliar with each other.

Link observed all of this, and was filled with doubt.

What exactly happened to cause such a strained relationship between the two great sages and Celestial Master Xujing?

Weren't they warmly welcoming them at first?

Even if it was just a superficial job back then, does that mean we shouldn't do it now?

The doubts remained in Link's heart; he neither asked aloud nor sought to find out.

These are private matters between Master Xujing and the two great sages, and have nothing to do with Link, so there's no need to pay too much attention to them.

If there's a chance to gossip later, we'll do that then.

"How did the talks go?"

Master Xujing raised his right index finger to prevent the two great sages from hearing his conversation with Link.

"It went very smoothly."

Link replied succinctly, and walked toward where the vehicles were parked.

There are still some things I haven't finished since I came back, so I need to hurry and not delay.

"Um."

Master Xu Jing followed Link's footsteps and asked, "What promise did you make to get them to agree to your request? Oh, right... what did you ask of them?"

There is nothing that cannot be told to others.

Link truthfully stated, "I ask them to take good care of my daughter, my wife, my friends, and my business. The price is that, from this day forward, I will not initiate any conflict with Rivosos Academy and the Diomand family."

"Oh……"

Upon hearing this, Celestial Master Xu Jing chuckled lightly, but remained silent. What was he laughing at?

Fortunately, Link didn't want to know, so he let it be.

Link opened the door, boarded the vehicle, and quickly entered the fastest mode, heading towards the interdimensional portal.

Before returning, Link had a thorough discussion with Sage Medici and reached some agreements.

Now, it's time to go to the West Coast elemental wizard saint and meet some people.

Time waits for no one. (End of Chapter)