Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Lynn finally awoke from that long and secluded period of training.
The basement was spacious and quiet, a cultivation space of over a thousand square meters, where the lingering effects of the array had not yet completely dissipated.
Lynn stood among them, dressed in a fitted jacket and trousers, exuding a restrained aura, and looked no different from before his seclusion.
But upon closer inspection, one can perceive that it is a kind of sharpness that has been completely restrained, yet can be unleashed at any moment.
He closed his eyes slightly, and with a thought, a familiar panel appeared in his mind.
Heaven rewards diligence.
He had already folded and hidden a large amount of the training content for the formal wizard stage.
For Lynn now, those accumulated experiences, though still valuable, are no longer the core of his spiritual practice.
The panel therefore appears exceptionally simple.
From top to bottom, only a few lines of key information remain.
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Natural Meditation Method "Blue Sky Meditation Method": Anchor of Echoes (1569 / 20000).
Level 4 Rule Spell "Zhi Fang Li Tian": Great Success (5231 / 10000).
Body Refining Secret Technique "The Body of a Martial Immortal": Volume 3 (20000/20000).
World Tree: Level 4, early stage, Creation Rules.
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Lynn's gaze lingered briefly at the top.
The "Blue Sky Meditation Method" does not simply represent the progress of meditation, but rather the degree of anchoring between him and the rules of creation.
The constant collision, friction, and convergence of spiritual power and the power of rules is the necessary path from the "anchor of echo" to the "anchor of resonance".
The number 1569 signifies that he has made steady progress over these five years.
Next up is "Close to Heaven".
This is one of the many rule-based sorcery techniques he learned in the Mountain City Library by taking advantage of his thirty years of authority as a newly elected senator.
When a wizard steps into the Morning Star realm and truly touches the power of the rules, the spellcasting system will undergo a fundamental change.
Rule-based magic no longer involves mobilizing energy factors, but rather directly invokes the rules themselves.
Its power far surpasses that of witchcraft from the informal wizarding era.
However, the price is equally heavy. Each use consumes not only mental energy but also the power of the rules to which one is anchored.
More importantly, rule-based witchcraft is not universal.
Most rule-based witchcraft was created without considering the issue of "inheritance".
These are often spells created by a Morning Star wizard based on the rules they control, tailored specifically for themselves.
Therefore, a fire-based magic spell can only be mastered by a Morning Star wizard who is highly compatible with the fire system.
Rules such as the Flame Rule, the Blazing Fire Rule, and the Scorching Heat Rule must all be within the same rule family.
Wizards who lack the necessary rules to anchor their magic can only look on in despair, even if they obtain a complete model of magic.
The rules that Lynn controls are the rules he creates.
In the most intuitive understanding, it seems that he can only practice rule-based witchcraft that belongs to the "creation system".
But witchcraft practice has never been such a narrow and rigid system.
The ancient wizards had already realized this.
Therefore, in the development of rule-based magic, two parallel branches gradually formed: exclusive rule-based magic and general rule-based magic.
The former is strictly bound to a specific rule and can only be performed by a Morning Star wizard who is highly compatible with that rule;
The latter only requires the "power of rules" itself as the driving force, without limiting the specific category of rules.
The "Close to Heaven" that Lynn possesses belongs to the latter category.
This is one of the most advanced escape techniques within the scope of his current authority as a fourth-level councilor.
When cast, it directly consumes the power of the rules that the wizard is anchored to in exchange for a high-speed displacement that is almost like tearing through space.
As for the rules that are consumed, there are no restrictions.
Creating rules is possible; rules of flame, rules of raging fire, rules of intense heat... are also possible.
Any rule power controlled by the Morning Star Wizard can be used as fuel.
This is precisely the most valuable aspect of universal rule magic.
As the wizarding world has developed to this point, the Morning Star Wizard level has already reached the middle of the entire civilization structure.
At this level, the quantity and maturity of rule-based witchcraft are far beyond what they were in the early stages.
Countless generations of wizards have followed one another, constantly creating, refining, and optimizing these techniques. Of course, a large number of these techniques rely on specific rules and are exclusive to the wizarding world.
But what is more numerous and more widespread are always those universal rule-based witchcrafts.
The reason is actually quite simple.
A Morning Star wizard, after countless dangers and years, finally created a set of rules-based magic.
If this witchcraft can only be practiced by those who control the same rules as oneself, then its value is far too narrow.
Moreover, unless one achieves the Radiant Moon, even a Level 6 Morning Star Wizard cannot guarantee that the path of rules they follow is a "replicable" path.
Even if a disciple is successfully trained to reach the Morning Star level, the rules that the disciple encounters are often not entirely the same as those of the teacher.
The paths to rules are inherently diverse.
Only by truly breaking through the boundaries of the rules and becoming a Radiant Moon Wizard,
Only then are they qualified to leave behind a complete and stable lineage, a supreme path of inheritance that begins with a wizard apprentice and leads directly to the sixth-level Morning Star.
This is one of the reasons why Her Majesty the Moon enjoys such a high status and authority in the wizarding world.
They were not only powerful, but they also left behind a proven path for those who came after them.
Following in the footsteps of our predecessors is naturally far less difficult than groping alone through an endless fog of rules.
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Slowly opening his eyes, Lynn quietly felt the power flowing through his body.
It was an aura that was not violent, but incredibly profound, creating rules.
At this moment, the progress of the "Blue Sky Meditation Method" is clearly evident: the anchor of resonance is still less than one-tenth complete.
Logically speaking, at this level, one shouldn't attempt to allow the power of rules to operate directly within the body.
For the vast majority of fourth-level Morning Star wizards, they only dare to carefully guide the rules into their physical bodies when the resonance progress is close to halfway.
Otherwise, if the fluctuations in the rules get out of control, the consequences can range from mental breakdown to physical disintegration.
Even if the Morning Star Wizard doesn't actually perish, having his body shattered by the rules means that it will take a lot of time and magic stones to reshape a suitable body.
It's both troublesome and not worth the effort.
Lynn, however, had already allowed the rules of creation to circulate within his body before the anchor of resonance had even taken shape.
The reason is simple.
That is, he is a nature wizard.
Back then, he had his natal extraordinary plant, Ifgrid, devour the Creation Tree in the 001 dimension, which also carried the rules of creation.
It was not a simple absorption, but a near-complete fusion.
Since then, the nature of Yvegrid has undergone a fundamental transformation.
It is no longer just a high-level extraordinary plant, but is gradually growing into the World Tree.
The World Tree's aptitude is as high as level six.
Even though it is currently at the fourth level, it is inherently a being that carries, organizes, and constrains the creation of rules.
This is why Lynn was able to use the power of the World Tree to allow the rules of creation to flow smoothly within himself.
The sharp edge of the rules was suppressed, and the violence was tamed, like a torrent bound by a riverbed, no longer rushing about recklessly.
"But in the end... this is not my own power."
Lynn knew perfectly well what was going on.
The World Tree, born to control and create rules.
He, on the other hand, indirectly came into contact with the core of the rules by refining the World Tree.
These two things may seem the same, but they are actually quite different in essence.
He is now "leveraging external resources".
The World Tree serves as a shackle, valve, and buffer for the rules.
However, if one day he loses the World Tree, his control over the rules of creation will instantly become dangerous and awkward.
There is only one true goal.
Let spiritual power and creative rules constantly collide, adapt, and resonate.
Until one day, even without the suppression and guidance of the World Tree, he will be able to firmly grasp the power that belongs to the rules through his own spirit.
Of course, Lynn's current level of understanding is far from sufficient to truly master the rules of creation.
Therefore, he still needs to rely on the power of the World Tree to constrain and regulate the power of rules flowing within his body.
Otherwise, relying solely on one's own unstable mental anchor, one simply cannot withstand the burden of rules operating within the body for an extended period of time.
And this is one of the prerequisites for the rule-based witchcraft "Zhi Fang Li Tian".
When this escape technique is used, the power of the rules needs to fill the entire body and be consumed rapidly in an instant.
The rules were ignited, torn apart, and thrown out, resulting in an explosive burst that almost defied the common sense of space.
"When I was looking through relevant materials in the library of Level 4 members of parliament, it was mentioned there..."
Lynn recalled that account and murmured to himself.
"If the 'Close to Heaven' technique is cultivated to perfection, a single thought can be unleashed, almost teleporting, turning a short distance into a thousand miles, and reaching each other with just a line."
The name of this rule-based witchcraft comes from this.
However, Lynn is far from reaching that level yet.
What he has mastered so far is only the Great Completion.
After he adjusted and restructured the Heavenly Rewards Diligence system multiple times, all cultivation content had long been uniformly divided into five levels:
Beginner, Master, Minor Success, Major Success, Perfection.
Whether it's witchcraft, rule-based techniques, body-refining methods, or secret arts, their upper limits are all the same.
The only difference is that the higher the difficulty, the slower the speed at which experience is accumulated.
"Close to Heaven" is undoubtedly one of the more difficult works.
Even so, after five years of secluded practice, Lynn still managed to advance it to the highest level.
This achievement itself is already quite remarkable.
According to the records in the classics:
Once one reaches a minor level of mastery, one can quickly catch up to a mid-stage fourth-level Morning Star Wizard.
Upon reaching mastery, the speed is comparable to that of a late-stage fourth-level Morning Star Wizard;
As for perfection, it is even able to briefly rival a level 5 Morning Star Wizard in terms of pure speed!
Currently, Lynn is only a level four Morning Star Wizard at the early stage.
However, he has already mastered a top-level rule-based escape technique at a high level.
He knew all too well what this meant.
If a powerful late-stage fourth-level Morning Star Wizard were to join the attack, he might not be able to win.
But if the timing is right and the direction is correct, he has a very high probability of escaping unscathed.
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Lynn knew very well that his true safety could only be guaranteed by the "Heavenly Realm".
If it were just an ordinary accident, this advanced level of rule-based escape technique would be enough for him to escape easily.
But if one is extremely unlucky and is targeted by a higher-level being, there is not even a chance to escape...
Then he would have no choice but to risk exposure and use the Golden Balance to perform a forced teleportation.
However, this escape route is not safe.
The golden scales are on a very high level.
Lynn couldn't be sure whether this treasure would reveal anything unusual in the eyes of a truly high-ranking being, thus attracting unnecessary attention or even greater trouble.
Therefore, the golden scales should only be used as a last resort. They should never be used lightly unless one's life is in imminent danger.
"Judging by the time... it's about time."
Lynn muttered to himself.
Now, by leaving the Mountain City and arriving at our destination, we can arrive just in time to enter the Dark Wizards' Conference.
A thought crossed my mind.
Inside the spacious basement, one magical array after another went out, and the light of the runes faded away layer by layer;
The lights on the wall also shifted, becoming bright and stable again.
Just then...
One by one, letters transformed into spirit birds, emerging from the void and flying towards Lynn, circling around him and emitting soft, rapid chirps.
"He went into seclusion for five years..."
Lynn sighed softly.
“During this period, even Beverly only sent necessary information and food periodically... The backlog of letters is indeed quite large.”
He flicked his finger.
A bird immediately landed in his palm, gently pecking at his jade-like fingers. After confirming that the aura was correct, the bird dispersed and transformed into a piece of paper.
Lynn glanced at it.
"Hmm...it's a farewell letter from those newly promoted Morning Star Wizard Councilors."
During his years in the mountain city, he also got to know some other newly elected councilors.
Now, those Morning Star Wizards who broke through earlier than him have had their novice protection period ended and have left the city to take on the tasks assigned by the Wizard Council.
Lynn remained calm and casually waved his hand.
The letter turned into specks of light and quietly disappeared.
Then, Lynn extended his palm again.
The second bird landed in his palm, its wings fluttering as it transformed into pages for him to examine the information within.
Next, one bird after another landed and transformed into letters, which he quickly scanned.
The paper turned to light and vanished, and the number of birds flying around him also decreased accordingly.
Until only one remained.
The bird appeared unusually quiet, hovering in mid-air, as if it had been waiting for a long time.
It represents the most recent and last message to contact him.
Lynn raised his hand and took it into his palm.
The pages unfold.
His expression froze slightly the moment he saw what it said.
Immediately, his originally calm and restrained expression slowly turned into a meaningful smile, carrying a hint of scrutiny and an indescribable sense of amusement.
a long time.
Lynn gently rubbed the paper with his fingertips, and it turned into tiny specks of light that quietly dissipated.
Silence reigned in the basement.
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When leaving the villa, Lynn did not set off alone, but took Beverly with her.
He wasn't sure if there would be any unexpected problems on the way, so rather than leaving any hidden dangers, he decided to send her back to the temple of life first to ensure that nothing went wrong.
Anyway, with the Golden Scales by my side, sending her back will only take a moment.
In this way, even if something unexpected happens during this trip and he is unable to return to Mountain City in the short term, he will not have to worry about not being able to contact Beverly through the Golden Scales.
On the contrary, if Beverly were to remain in the Mountain City, Lynn would be hesitant to use the Golden Scales.
After all, there is more than one Hereditary Moon Lord in that city.
He didn't want to leave any trace of abnormality that could be detected under the watchful eyes of those present.
It is worth mentioning that, as a Morning Star councilor, even if Lynn no longer resides in Mountain City long-term, his villa will still be preserved by the council.
Unless he falls from grace, or repeatedly refuses or fails to complete tasks assigned by Parliament over a long period of time, this treatment will not be easily revoked.
After leaving the city, Lynn did not linger.
He carried Beverly at full speed, quickly moving away from the influence of the mountain city.
He only stopped after confirming that he was completely out of the city's radiation range.
The golden scales were summoned.
With a flash of light, Beverly's figure disappeared, safely returned to the Temple of Life, and reunited with Astrid.
After doing all this, Lynn did not head directly to the Black Wizard's territory.
He turned around and returned to the mountain city.
This time, he entered the lower city area.
Among the many levels, Lynn chose one and stepped into it.
After a brief understanding, the specific situation of this floor became clear in his mind.
On this floor, a rainbow bridge is built.
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge lies an unknown civilization plane, a world of intermediate civilization where the Radiant Moon once resided.
That civilization was known as the Deep Sea Civilization.
Their training system is completely different from the mainstream wizarding path.
Those who practice this art are known as Deep Sea Hunters.
Lynn came here, of course, not to make acquaintances with those so-called deep-sea hunters.
He had no connection with this civilization and did not know anyone here. His purpose in coming here was only one: to keep his appointment.
His figure flashed.
"Close to Heaven" was released quietly, but only reached a minor level of completion.
The rules of creation within Lynn's body, like ignited fuel, were slowly consumed within his meridians and mental circuits.
His figure seemed to be stretched into an extremely thin line, sweeping through the air.
There was no fanfare, no unnecessary delays.
Only speed itself announces its arrival.
His target was very clear: the most luxurious and eye-catching building on this floor.
When Lynn arrived, a figure was already hovering in mid-air outside the high-rise building, waiting quietly.
It was a girl wearing a pink dress.
Her features were delicate and soft, her skin crystalline, as if it could break at the slightest touch.
Her long hair was loose, divided into several strands that fell in front of her chest and behind her back, making her look well-behaved and harmless.
"Humans?"
Lynn's eyes flickered slightly.
"No...it's a deliberately simulated human form, used to facilitate communication?"
His rank as a fourth-level Morning Star Wizard meant that he could see far more than just what appeared to be.
Under the penetration of spiritual power, the "girl's" outer shell seemed like a meticulously crafted leather suit.
Beneath the suit is a pink fish-man.
Its scales are soft and shiny, and its body is humanoid, yet it carries an undeniable sense of being different.
It has hands and feet, yet its proportions and structure are subtly out of sync with those of a human, causing discomfort at first glance.
Lynn's gaze was undisguised. It was a naked and calm scrutiny.
The cute girl's expression changed instantly, a hint of panic appearing in her eyes. She quickly lowered her head, adopting a pitiful posture, and bowed in greeting.
"Your Excellency Lynn... Lord Ald is already waiting for you."
If it were someone who couldn't see through it, such an attitude might actually win them some favor.
But in Lynn's eyes, she was nothing more than a pink fish-man trying to please the strong with human etiquette and expressions.
All that remains is an indescribable eeriness.
Naturally, it won't have any effect whatsoever.
Lynn was too lazy to waste her energy on such a being.
He withdrew his gaze, his deep eyes looking directly at the very top of the building.
The next moment.
He snorted coldly, his body suddenly straightened, transforming into a long line piercing through the air, and instantly soaring into the sky.
Its speed was so great that it seemed as if an invisible blade had cleaved the sky in two.
Only one sentence remained, faintly echoing outside the high-rise building.
"Olde".
"I've arrived." (End of Chapter)
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