The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

The City of Machines, third floor.

"You guys guard the door, I don't want to be disturbed."

Princess Lori of the Elf race looked at her Elf followers with her beautiful eyes and gave them these instructions.

Then, she pointed with her small hand to a level two elven witch among her followers and said.

"Lina, come with me..."

"Ah...yes, Lady Lori..."

Lina was chosen by Princess Lori to be her attendant, and she followed Lady Lori to the third floor with a blank expression.

Now, this Lady Lori has even asked her to accompany her personally, which really baffles her.

But she still obediently followed along, heading deeper into the third level with Lady Lori.

Although the third floor is brightly lit and free from external darkness, the place appears unusually old due to its long period of vacancy.

Thick dust accumulated in every inch of the space, broken walls, scattered tables and chairs, and dried blood scabs were everywhere.

The desolation and decay of the environment are oppressive, and even somewhat eerie and unsettling.

Lina gently bit her lower lip and couldn't help but quicken her pace to keep up with Lori.

The silence here gave her an ominous sense of oppression, and she could clearly feel the slight difference in power between herself and Lori.

Although Lina was a level two wizard, everything around her seemed unusually desolate and eerie. And although Lady Lori was of noble blood, her wizarding level was only level three archmage, which inevitably made Lina feel uneasy.

However, Lady Lori didn't seem to care about any of this and remained calm and composed.

Just then, Lori spoke slowly, her voice still calm:

"Lina, do you still remember Lord Qinglin?"

Upon hearing this, Lina was taken aback at first, before realizing that Lady Lori was referring to the student of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard, the Great Wizard Qinglin.

To be fair, her relationship with this Qinglin Grand Wizard wasn't very deep; she was initially ordered to accompany and serve him.

She had hoped to be favored by the promising Qinglin Grand Wizard, but he didn't even look at her and wouldn't let her serve him.

Then, time passed, and decades had gone by since the Meteorite Council conquered Nightmare Rift Valley. She had long forgotten about the Great Wizard of Green Forest.

After Lady Lori brought it up herself, she felt a slight pang of resentment and asked softly:

"Why did Lady Lori suddenly bring that up... Decades ago, wasn't that Lord Qinglin's teacher...?"

She didn't finish her sentence, but Princess Lori understood what Lina meant.

Their Elf Lady Iro personally killed the teacher of the Great Wizard of Qinglin, so the latter will surely harbor deep resentment towards the Elf race.

They used to have some connection with the Great Wizard of Qinglin, but things are different now.

Lori's beautiful eyes flickered slightly. Of course, she knew that the relationship between the Great Wizard of Qinglin and the Elven race must be extremely complicated now, or even hostile.

However, when Lord Qinglin privately messaged her requesting a meeting, Lori surprisingly did not refuse; instead, she agreed.

Good heavens, Lori still remembers how inexplicably she made that decision back then.

She never expected herself to be so decisive. Given her typically reserved nature, she shouldn't have agreed so easily, no matter how much she liked him.

For some reason, at that moment I felt as if I was being drawn by some force, and I couldn't help but agree to meet.

Lori began to reflect on her actions at that time. She didn't have deep feelings for the Great Wizard of Green Forest; it was more of a subtle attraction.

She didn't think it was love, but rather a special feeling, as if Qinglin was emanating an alluring fragrance that made her unconsciously want to get closer.

This instinctive attraction ultimately led her to decisively agree to meet.

As for the location, she chose the third floor of the long-abandoned Mechanical City, a deserted and remote place.

"What exactly did I promise..." Lori couldn't help but ask herself silently.

Her beautiful eyes shimmered with complex emotions, and a strange feeling welled up inside her.

Her little hands unconsciously clenched the hem of her skirt as she thought about what she should say when they met.

Now that Lord Sel of the Meteor Council has become His Majesty of the Radiant Moon, the conflict between the Elves and Humans is no longer so tense.

Even though Lord Ilo was severely injured by Duke Fletcher's punishment, the human Morning Star Wizards of the Meteor Council vented a lot of their resentment as a result.

Although the tension between the groups has eased, at the individual level, the hatred between the Great Wizard of Qinglin and Lord Yiluo, stemming from the death of their master, has not yet been eliminated.

Despite his severe injuries, Lord Yiluo remains a prominent figure at the Morning Star level, while Grand Wizard Qinglin is merely a Level 3 Grand Wizard. The difference between them can only be described as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.

So, did the Great Wizard of Qinglin come here to get information about Lord Yiluo from her so he could take revenge?
Lori's thoughts raced, a complex mix of emotions swirling within her.

She was still considering how to respond when she met Lord Qinglin.

Meanwhile, Lina remained completely bewildered, following Lori without any prior knowledge.

She had no idea why Lady Lori had suddenly brought her here, and she didn't understand what would happen next.

………………

Finally, Lori and Lina arrived at an empty square, where a figure stood in the center.

The figure, dressed in a wizard's robe, was tall and slender, and stood with his back to them, as if waiting for their arrival.

However, this figure did not exude any aura, appearing like an ordinary mortal, which was clearly impossible.

Lori and Lina both felt that this person's level was far beyond theirs, and they couldn't even sense any of his presence.

"Hmm? Could this be the person Lady Lori wants to see?" Lina thought subconsciously.

Lori's gaze was fixed on that unfamiliar yet familiar back, and she spoke softly, tentatively asking, "Lord Qinglin?"

Upon hearing this, Lina was stunned for a moment, then shocked.

She never expected that Lady Lori would want to see the Great Wizard of Qinglin!
"Long time no see, Lori... and Lina too."

Lynn turned around, still sporting the same handsome face he had decades ago, a faint smile playing on his lips, as if he hadn't changed at all.

"Lord Qinglin..."

Lina realized what was happening and quickly bowed, her heart pounding with shock.

Lady Lori brought her to see the Great Wizard of Qinglin, and it really was him!

A question arose in her mind: the Great Wizard of Qinglin and Lord Yiluo had a life-and-death feud. Could it be that Lady Lori was going to betray Lord Yiluo for love? However, both Lori and the Great Wizard of Qinglin were beings beyond the reach of a level two elven witch like her.

She simply closed her eyes silently, pretending she hadn't seen anything.

Lynn was, after all, a mid-level fourth-tier Morning Star Wizard. With a quick glance, he noticed the tension on Lori's face and Lina's confusion.

More or less, he guessed what the two were thinking.

So he spoke softly, "Lady Lori, the reason I've come to see you today is that I hope you can bring some of my friends with you..."

"what?"

Lori and Lina were both stunned, their minds in turmoil: Had their previous guesses been completely wrong?
Lynn continued, "Davin, Martha, and Chris, if possible, could Lady Lori bring them here?"

Lori was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then breathed a sigh of relief, the tension on her face gradually dissipating.
"Of course, no problem, Lord Qinglin. I thought you sent me here for Lord Yiluo's sake..."

Lynn shook his head and smiled. He would definitely go to find Ilo, but there was no need for Ilo to know about this.

He didn't intend to let Lori know his true purpose, but instead changed the subject and continued:
“By the way, Lady Lori, I may be a little while before I return. Could you please look after those three old friends for me here? After all, they were once part of the Mechanical City and are now under the supervision of the Meteor Council.”

"Of course, don't worry, Lord Qinglin."

Lori patted her chest, looking very confident, "As long as it doesn't involve Lord Iro, I can help with anything."

Lynn nodded and thanked him:

"Thank you, Lady Lori. I have some matters to attend to now, and I will return to meet you once I have finished."

After saying this, Lynn gave an elegant gentlemanly bow, and then his figure quietly disappeared into the air.

Lori and Lina exchanged a glance, and Lina couldn't help but whisper:

"I thought Lord Qinglin came for Lord Yiluo, but it turns out that's not the case. However, why doesn't he just take care of rescuing his old friend himself?"

Lori chuckled softly: "Perhaps there are some constraints from the human race. As for me, I don't need to care about human rules..."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Never mind, it's just a small favor."

Lynn's figure had disappeared, leaving the third floor empty.

Although he came and went in a hurry, he had already obtained all the information he needed.

Lynn gleaned information about the Tree of Ilo from Lori and Lina's tense mental fluctuations.

He didn't need to search their souls or ask them directly; he could obtain the key details he wanted simply by observing their emotional changes.

His decision to have Lori and Lina bring Davin and the other two over was actually based on a far-reaching consideration.

Although Lynn was the first Morning Star wizard to arrive in the Mechanical City, he knew that other Morning Star wizards were also on their way, and that the city would soon descend into chaos in the ensuing turmoil.

At that time, it is unlikely that Lori, Lina, or Davin will be able to survive the chaos.

Therefore, Lynn's decision was simple: let Lori and the three of them stay on the third floor for the time being until he finished his business and returned.

In this way, he could not only protect them from the riots of the Morning Star Wizards, but also ensure their safety.

This was the protection plan he devised for his friends.

Lynn did not mention that he had broken through to the level of Morning Star Wizard, nor did he reveal what he would do next or the Wizarding Council's plans.

After all, these things were too complicated and too troublesome to explain, and he didn't want to waste time on these details.

Anyway, he only needs to intimidate a few people for a short time to keep them safe here, and then he can go and take care of his own business.

Whether it's the mechanical wizard, the Tree of Ilo, or his settling old scores and new grudges, now there's finally a chance to resolve them all at once!

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Just as Lynn arrived at the third floor to reunite with Lori and Lina, the other Morning Star Wizards were already rapidly approaching the Mechanical City.

Beyond the mechanical city, endless darkness permeated the surroundings, swallowing all ordinary light.

At this moment, in this eerie darkness, there were several figures shimmering with starlight. Each of these shimmering figures was a Morning Star Wizard!
There are now more than ten of them here, who are none other than the Morning Star Wizards sent by the Wizard Council.

It is worth mentioning that the Morning Star Wizards of the Meteor Council in the Mechanical City are not located here.

In fact, it is not just the City of Machines, but also many other cities such as the City of Elements and the City of Bloodline.

The Morning Star Wizards in the ten cities, whether they were humans from the Meteor Council or elves who came to their aid, were not among them.

They are currently located in the deepest part of the Nightmare Rift, led by the evil wizard and Duke Fletcher of the Wind Shadow, waiting to communicate with Sel.

During this time, the hundreds of Morning Star wizards from the Wizarding Council seized the opportunity and emptied the city.

Of course, these Morning Star wizards were unaware that the Mechanical City was now deserted. Therefore, one of the Morning Star wizards coldly looked down and spoke:

"Everyone, let's make our move. I also want to see how strong those Meteor Council members are after they've 'shattered'..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a series of dazzling lights suddenly burst forth, like bright stars radiating intense light.

Although endless darkness can devour ordinary light, it cannot suppress the brilliance of the Morning Star Wizard's rule light!
As the light of the rules erupted, awe-inspiring rule-based magic followed closely behind.

First, the Morning Star Wizard, who controlled the rules of fire, waved his hand gently, and the flames instantly spread out, the layers of flames seemingly transforming into a massive army.

Knights, archers, and infantry materialize amidst the flames, with explosions and a rain of arrows. Knights brandish their lances, their momentum sweeping across the land, as they charge toward the mechanical city!

Immediately following, the Morning Star Wizard, who controlled the rules of light, released a powerful radiance, radiating light and emitting a highly corrosive power, which suddenly shone on the outer wall of the mechanical city.

The corrosive power of the light directly triggered a series of terrifying explosions, with intense energy spreading in all directions!
Some fifth-level Morning Star Wizards possess even greater power, capable of controlling two different rule powers simultaneously.

For example, the rules of wind and ice elements erupted with devastating power, and the interwoven elemental energies tore the defenses of the mechanical city to pieces as fragile as paper!
The entire scene unfolded like a torrential downpour, with the attacks of numerous Morning Star Wizards intertwining into a terrifying storm that fiercely lashed out over the mechanical city.

Even though this mechanical city was enormous, it still could not withstand such a powerful attack.

The rumbling sound continued, and the entire city seemed to be shaking violently, as if the earth was cracking and buildings were collapsing one after another.

Inside the mechanical city, everyone on all seven floors felt the tremors, a powerful shaking as strong as an earthquake that made everyone involuntarily lose their balance.

"What happened?"

"Oh my god, is the Mechanical City about to collapse?"

"Is there a problem with the energy layer?"

Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe that the outside was under attack at this moment. They thought there was a problem with the energy layer.

On the third floor of the Mechanical City, Lynn sensed the changes around him, his eyes flashing slightly: "It seems they've arrived..." (End of Chapter)