Although the Morning Star wizards are not really "busy with a multitude of affairs", almost every matter they are in charge of is enough to affect the overall situation of a country.
And now, so many powerful people who can suppress one side and turn the situation around are gathered in this parliament hall, which shows the importance of today's meeting.
Every wizard present understood that because of this meeting, countless plans in the Southern Region had been forced to be shelved, countless experiments had been stagnant, and countless dimensional trade and power mobilizations had been temporarily frozen.
It was also because of this that the leaders of the Southern Branch of the Wizarding Council did not delay at all.
On the platform in the center of the hall, a translucent ancient round clock slowly emerged, and the clock face was faintly glowing with a pale halo, as if it was made of years and scaled by time and space.
With the dull sound of "click, click", the pointer of the ancient clock moved one by one, echoing in the entire hall. Every sound seemed to strike on people's heartstrings, making the wizards hold their breath and concentrate.
When the hour hand, minute hand and second hand all converge and point to twelve o'clock.
The entire parliament hall suddenly darkened!
Hundreds of glowing crystals originally embedded in the dome and the four walls went out at the same time, as if the night had instantly swallowed up the entire hall.
Immediately, a soft and sacred light rose from the central platform and transformed into a circle of light curtain, clearly presenting the scene on the platform to all directions.
At the same time, an ancient witchcraft power awakened silently.
The inscriptions of the formation emerged from the ground, and the pale golden light spread like a vine to the edge of the entire council hall. One could vaguely feel that it had built an indestructible barrier.
The heavy feeling of this power made Lin En's heart tremble slightly. Even if His Majesty Huiyue came in person, he would not be able to force his way in before the meeting was over.
In the solemn atmosphere, a tall figure slowly appeared under the light curtain in the center.
The visitor was wearing a dark wizard robe. On his back was not the dark pattern of a black wizard, nor the holy emblem of a white wizard, but a golden symbol as bright as the rising sun, the emblem of the authority of the Wizard Council.
That was a unique symbol of the wizards of the Council. As a law enforcement wizard, Olde also wore this unique attire.
"This is Elder Singed of the Morningstar Council," Green explained in a low voice, his voice brimming with respect. "A wise and powerful sixth-level Morningstar wizard."
Lin En looked along the light curtain and saw that the elder had snow-white hair, a kind yet dignified face, and a strict and disciplined air naturally revealed between his brows.
His aura was not as oppressive as that of ordinary high-ranking officials, but it was like an invisible mountain that inspired awe in people.
"Respected Senators of the Morning Star," Elder Singed spoke, his voice deep and steady, echoing throughout the circular hall like a bell.
"I know that among you, some come from the White Wizard Territory, some from the Black Wizard Territory; some are from ancient factions, while others are independent cultivators forging their own paths. However, today, we gather here to represent not just our individual backgrounds and positions, but the future of the entire Southern Territory wizard civilization."
His eyes slowly swept across the hall, and many Morning Star wizards stood in awe.
"Dear members of parliament, every speech and every vote you make will leave its mark in the years to come and influence the fate of countless lives. I hope you will approach every decision you make with caution and reverence."
After he finished speaking, Elder Singed raised his hand slightly.
The pointer of the ancient clock flickered with a faint light, and the light of the formation lit up again in the hall.
"I declare... the 3789th Morning Star Council Meeting of the Southern Region Wizarding World's Wizarding Council, Seventh Genesis, Cycle Summer, has officially begun!"
As Elder Singed uttered his last word, the entire parliament hall seemed to be paused by an invisible force.
Even the movement of dust in the air seemed to slow down. Everything was silent, with only the heartbeat echoing in the chest.
The gazes of countless wizards converged like a tide on the central light curtain and the elder Singed sitting on it. The atmosphere was so solemn that even breathing became cautious.
Even Lin En felt an indescribable pressure at this moment.
As a Morning Star Wizard, he believed that he had witnessed countless wonders, experienced life and death, and his state of mind had long been as solid as a rock.
But in this parliament hall that symbolizes the authority and wisdom of wizard civilization, he was still infected by the silent solemn atmosphere. The weight of history seemed to weigh on his heart, making him straighten his back unconsciously.
Especially when Elder Singed pronounced the long and ancient meeting title aloud.
"Seventh Genesis, Summer of the Cycle, 3,789th Morning Star Council Meeting."
Lin En's heart trembled slightly.
It is not just a string of numbers and titles, but more like a solidified epic of civilization.
The timekeeping of wizarding civilization is extremely complex.
In the mortal world, "century" often represents one hundred years, and the same is true in the wizard civilization's dating system: every hundred years is a century.
"Genesis" is based on a cycle of one hundred centuries, which means that one era is ten thousand years.
However, the "Seventh Genesis" does not mean that the wizard civilization has a history of only 70,000 years.
What really made Lin En's heart tremble were the four words "Cyclic Summer".
"Summer of Cycles" is the name of an era belonging to the wizard civilization.
That is a unique dating system of the wizard civilization. Every time a wizard crosses the realm of the brilliant moon and is promoted to above the ninth level, becoming the legendary wizard of the bright sun, the entire wizard civilization will revolve around this wizard and usher in a new era.
The chronology of civilization restarted from zero, and all history was engraved with the title of that existence.
This is not only an honor, but also an unshakable symbol:
It is proof that a civilization has risen to the top of the world and left its mark in the endless planes.
The existence of the Seventh Genesis means that a full 70,000 years have passed since the birth of the last Bright Sun Wizard.
And the wizard of the bright sun gave this era the name "Summer of Cycles" which symbolizes reincarnation and the flourishing of life.
Lin En sighed secretly in his heart. This naming method was just like the reign title of an ordinary emperor, but it was far more lofty and profound than an ordinary dynasty.
In the wizarding world, only the Haori wizard who truly surpasses Huiyue can reshape the time system of civilization by his own strength and name the entire wizarding world.
An existence of that level is enough to make the endless planes tremble with just a thought.
"Bright Sun Wizard...above level nine..."
Lin En silently recited these words in his mind, his mood fluctuating slightly.
Even though he has now been promoted to a Morning Star Wizard, Lin En still feels an indescribable sense of insignificance in his heart.
The unattainable name of "Bright Sun Wizard" is like a god standing above the endless sea of stars, which makes people afraid.
He knew very well that compared with such an existence, the length of his life was just a breeze blowing across a long river, which could not even cause a ripple in the waves of time.
The Morning Star Wizards, a class that is powerful enough to turn the tide in the mortal world and suppress an entire country, are still just a step on the ladder in the endless history of wizard civilization.
Even though Lin En has entered the fourth level, he cannot even see the time of the "Summer of Cycle".
The era of a Bright Sun Wizard lasts at least 70,000 years, but the lifespan of a Morning Star Wizard like him is not enough to withstand such a long passage.
Morning Star Wizards are strictly divided into three realms:
The lifespan of a fourth-level Morning Star is approximately three thousand years, which is an unimaginably long time in the eyes of ordinary people and low-level wizards.
A level five Morning Star can live for up to six thousand years, enough to span the rise and fall of several mortal dynasties.
A sixth-level morning star has a lifespan of nearly nine thousand years, approaching the threshold of "Genesis".
However, even nine thousand years was not enough for them to witness the birth and fall of a Bright Sun Wizard.
Because of this, there is a saying in the wizarding world:
"The Morning Star Wizard is but Genesis. Only the Shining Moon Wizard can stand above Genesis."
Only the Huiyue wizards can truly live beyond ten thousand years, watching the change of eras and witnessing the Haori wizards bestowing new era names on civilization.
This also highlights the vastness and depth of wizard civilization from the side.
In the endless sea of planes, the civilization that can give birth to the Bright Sun Wizard is incomparable to the ordinary world.
Such a vast civilization naturally attracted countless wizards to devote their entire lives of wisdom and loyalty to it.
Lin En glanced around and couldn't help but sigh inwardly at the importance of this meeting.
The data that Elder Singed just mentioned casually, that in the 70,000-year history, only more than 3,000 parliaments were held, is actually quite shocking.
On average, the Southern Territory Wizard Council only holds a meeting once every twenty years.
Twenty years can make the world change dramatically for ordinary people; but from the perspective of a wizard, it is just a moment of seclusion and meditation.
Despite being so far apart, they are responsible for the vast affairs of the entire Southern Territory, which shows the Wizard Council's ultimate pursuit of efficiency and authority.
What's more, most of these more than 3,000 meetings were not so grand.
There are probably only a few hundred councils that are truly grand and that summon most of the Morning Star wizards to attend.
Most wizards, unless they are dedicated to serving the council and participating in decision-making, would rather bury themselves in laboratories and research rooms, exploring the mysteries, and are unwilling to waste energy participating in regular meetings.
Only at such important councils involving the direction of the entire Southern Region would they show up and perform their duties as councillors.
It is for this reason that Elder Singed, standing in the center of the meeting, will not waste a single moment discussing insignificant trivial matters.
Those gathered here today are the most influential wizard group in the entire Southern Territory; in such an occasion, what he says must be related to the overall situation of the Southern Territory and major events that can affect the entire wizard civilization.
The most serious one, without a doubt, is the destruction of the Nightmare Rift!
Before getting into the topic, Elder Singed briefly mentioned several routine matters.
As soon as each issue was raised, thousands of light spots flashed on the seats of the surrounding members of parliament, representing the voting results of approval, rejection or abstention.
These processes are orderly and completed in a short time, like the wind passing through the forest.
Then, Elder Singed's expression became restrained, and his voice became heavy and solemn.
The originally calm atmosphere in the conference hall seemed to be slowly suppressed by an invisible hand, and even the air became stagnant.
Countless eyes fell on the figure in the center, and Elder Singed slowly spoke:
"My dear esteemed members, I believe you are all aware... that on the ancient neutral line where the territories of white wizards and dark wizards meet, there once stood a force feared by countless wizards: the Nightmare Rift."
"The creator of the Nightmare Rift is none other than His Majesty the Brilliant Moon, who transcended the Genesis!"
"That Lord Huiyue, with his unrivaled might, ended the thousand-year-long bloody war between the Dark Wizards and the White Wizards countless years ago.
It was he who, transcending factions, established the Nightmare Rift, making it the first true 'neutral land' in this land."
As the voice echoed, the phantom sun behind Elder Singed lit up slightly, emitting a soft yet heavy pressure.
The entire hall seemed to be immersed in a long river of memories, and the history of tens of thousands of years ago was pulled back to everyone's eyes bit by bit.
"Since then, the Southern Territory has entered an era of relative peace. The Nightmare Rift has become the spiritual totem of this land, a symbol of order and balance in the hearts of countless wizards."
"Yet today, this symbol... has been reduced to ruins."
After these words were spoken, silence fell in the parliament hall.
At that moment, even Lin En couldn't help but straighten up slightly, feeling a chill in his heart.
The meeting lasted for a long time. During this period, he did not vote or speak. He just sat silently in that cold seat, listening attentively to this meeting that affected the situation in the southern region.
However, the more solemn Elder Singed's words were and the more detailed his narration was, the more Lin En sneered in his heart.
"First, they elevate the Nightmare Rift's status to an unquestionable height, and then force these Morning Star wizards to express their opinions... Haha, their tactics are quite sophisticated."
Lynn narrowed his eyes, his mind racing.
He could tell that the elder was not hesitant to talk about history going back tens of thousands of years just to create an atmosphere of high moral pressure, leaving all the Morning Star members present with nowhere to retreat.
Once the Nightmare Rift Valley is defined as a "symbol" of order in the Southern Territory, its destruction becomes a "responsibility" that every member present must bear.
"But the problem is..." Lin En thought secretly, "Who on earth could make the Southern Territory Wizard Council so cautious?
If it were just an ordinary seventh-level Brilliant Moon wizard, even if they were furious, it wouldn't force them to make such a big fuss about "political posturing," right? "
Lin En was full of doubts.
As a fourth-level Morning Star Wizard, his knowledge and level are ultimately limited. He only knows the name of the Shining Moon Wizard's power, but not its depth.
But his intuition told him that the "grandness" of the current parliament might mean that His Majesty the Brilliant Moon of the Nightmare Rift Valley was no ordinary person.
Morning Star Wizards are divided into Level 4 Morning Star Wizards, Level 5 Morning Star Wizards and Level 6 Morning Star Wizards.
The Huiyue Wizard is naturally divided into three levels, namely the seventh-level Huiyue Wizard, the eighth-level Huiyue Wizard and the ninth-level Huiyue Wizard!
Just as Lin En was wondering what level of existence His Majesty the Brilliant Moon possessed, Elder Singed spoke solemnly and sternly during the meeting, unpacking everything about the Nightmare Rift, the Meteoric Council, and more! (End of this chapter)
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