Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

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Eight thousand miles east of the continent of Anoria.

This place is shrouded in gray fog. In the middle of the fog sea, there is a solitary island less than a thousand square meters above the sea, with dark rocks and no vegetation.

Above the island, the gray fog suddenly parted to both sides, and a beam of blazing white light descended from the sky.

A figure dressed in a plain white robe emerged from the pillar of light, his face shrouded in a hazy holy light. It was none other than Endorth Holly, the "Endless Holy Light".

He landed on a flat black rock, stood with his hands behind his back, and the gray mist within ten feet of him automatically retreated.

"Endos, you're still so punctual." A rough voice suddenly came from the right.

As soon as he finished speaking, space distorted, and a dark red figure appeared.

This was a burly middle-aged man, wearing an adventurer-style dark red leather armor. He had a strange, ferocious beast tattooed on his right arm.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his aura was fierce and violent, as if he had just returned from a blood-soaked battlefield.

Louis Crowe, the Morning Star Wizard of "The Undying Heart".

"You're not slow either, Louis." Endorth's voice was calm, devoid of emotion.

Louis grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth. "That 'Eternal Sun' actually invited us to meet. Interesting..."

A bloodthirsty glint flashed in his eyes. "I'd like to see where this newly promoted kid gets his confidence from."

Before the words were finished, the gray mist on the left suddenly glowed with an emerald green light, and a witch wearing a light green dress slowly stepped out.

She looked to be in her early thirties, with a gentle face and long, dark brown hair casually tied up with vines. She exuded a vibrant life force, and several tender green moss began to grow on the black rock beneath her feet.

Tessa Cameron, the Morning Star Wizard of Nature's Embrace.

"Louis, stop with your tricks." Tessa's voice was gentle, but it was anything but polite.

"Every morning star has something special about them."

Louis snorted but did not refute. The three of them stood in a triangle, a hundred meters apart from each other.

The air grew quiet, with only the sound of the waves crashing.

In the void, Ian gazed at the eastern horizon, then croaked into Ian's shadow, looking somewhat tense.

"Ian, could those three guys team up against us?"

"No, they won't," Ian said confidently. "At most, they'll test the waters; they won't make a move."

In ancient times, the Supreme Wizarding Alliance had a clear rule: wizards of any race above the Morning Star level were strictly prohibited from engaging in life-or-death combat within this world.

This information was obtained from the Just family. The power of Morning Star was too vast; a single strike could destroy large swathes of land and alter the landscape, something the world simply could not withstand.

Those who defy the order will be hunted down by the "Supreme Wizard Alliance".

This is a colossal entity that transcends all wizarding organizations, created by numerous true spirit wizards to maintain the continuation of wizarding civilization.

"Let's go, they've arrived." Ian withdrew his gaze and disappeared from the spot.

Above the isolated island, the gray fog suddenly surged violently.

A crimson light shone from the depths of the fog, instantly dissolving the fog and turning it into pure water vapor.

A figure emerged from the crimson halo, wearing a dark gray robe, with a calm expression, and a small black bird perched on his shoulder.

Ian landed in the center of Black Rock, facing off against the three Morning Star Wizards.

The moment they landed, the four vast wills collided silently.

The gray fog surrounding the island completely dissipated, revealing a clear sky and azure sea.

The waves subsided, the wind died down, and the clouds were still; even this space seemed to have been stripped away.

"The three of you, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting," Ian said first, his voice gentle.

Endos' pupils contracted slightly, and for the first time, his face, shrouded in holy light, showed a change in expression.

"The Eternal Sun... truly lives up to its name."

Louis squinted, scrutinizing Ian with a strange look in his eyes.

Tessa nodded slightly, a friendly smile on her face. "Congratulations on your promotion, Lord Marcus."

"I have invited the three of you here today for one reason: to discuss an old matter."

Ian's eyes swept over the three of them one by one, finally settling on Louis.

"Lord Kro, I killed your organization's wizard Gunnar several years ago in the Protoss ruins."

As soon as he finished speaking, the air froze, Louis's smile vanished, and his eyes turned dangerous.

"Oh?"

He took a step forward, his dark red aura erupting like a volcano, "The one who killed my indestructible heart, you still dare to bring it up?"

Endos and Tessa remained silent, simply watching. This was a feud between Ian and Louis, and they wouldn't interfere.

Ian's eyes remained calm and his expression unchanged.

"In the struggle for the ruins, life and death are left to fate. If Lord Crowe feels that an explanation is necessary... I can provide one."

After he finished speaking, a crimson aura suddenly spread around Ian, and thermal energy flowed around him, as if he were wearing a crimson robe.

The air distorted instantly, the light was deflected, and the black rocks beneath their feet began to turn red and soften, the area of ​​which stretched for three thousand miles!

The solidified domain and scope of the rules caused the three Morning Star Wizards to slightly change their expressions.

Louis's pupils contracted sharply. The terrifying energy contained in this crimson halo was something that a newly awakened Morning Star could not achieve. His domain was as condensed as steel!

There was not the slightest dissipation, nor the slightest instability.

Like a true star, it firmly locks all energy and rules within its own domain.

This kind of control... Louis was shocked. He couldn't do it unless he had the help of the Wizard Tower.

His domain of rules covers a maximum of about two thousand miles, and the structure of the peripheral domains is relatively loose.

If they were to collide with Ian's domain, the outcome would be predictable.

Endos and Tessa exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise and doubt in each other's eyes.

"Eternal Sun, indeed... there's no wrong name," Tessa murmured to herself.

Louis was silent for three seconds, then suddenly grinned, a ferocious smile that completely lacked his previous hostility.

"Haha! What a magnificent Eternal Sun!" He withdrew his dark red domain and waved his hand.

"He's just a level two wizard, not worth our time. Let's let this go."

This is a blunt but realistic statement. In the long lifespan of a Morningstar wizard, a second-level wizard is utterly insignificant.

Ian nodded slightly. "No problem."

Having achieved its goal, the thermal energy field was naturally contained, and the temperature of the black rock dropped rapidly.

With the first minor matter resolved, the atmosphere eased, and the four people stood in a square formation.

"Lord Marcus's return this time must not be solely for settling old scores, is it?"

Endorth spoke, his face, shrouded in holy light, revealing no expression.

"Indeed." Ian nodded. "I came back this time for two reasons: first, to see old friends, and second, to take care of some miscellaneous matters."

He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.

"I'm curious, as the three guardians of this sea area, you don't seem to care much about what's going on outside."

The words were phrased euphemistically, but the meaning was clear: the Marcus family had been promoted to the Morning Star bloodline, and the three individuals had not made any statement regarding it.

Endorth was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Lord Marcus has misunderstood. The three of us don't spend most of our time in the wizarding world."

"I guard the underground demon cave of the Silver Ring, Tessa guards the forbidden land of life in the Embrace of Nature, and Louis will also be stationed on the front line of the demon cave at the edge of the world."

"These are all guard missions issued by the Supreme Alliance, with a term of two thousand years."

He looked at Ian and said, "We have no intention of targeting you, but we simply have no time to spare."

Tessa picked up the conversation.

"Moreover, the Morning Star bloodline leap is a major event, and we originally planned to make formal contact after your return."

"I just didn't expect some of the people below to be so bold."

Her tone was gentle, but the meaning was clear: they meant no harm.

Louis snorted. "A bunch of idiots. In my opinion, we should wipe out their entire family and their entire power."

Ian was taken aback. "A garrison mission, not in the Wizarding World?"

He instantly realized that the three people's attitude was not hostile, but rather indifferent.

This sea area is barren and lacks the resources they need; for them, the task of guarding the area is the top priority.

As long as the power shifts on the continent of Anoria don't affect their foundations, they don't bother to get involved.

This is completely different from the attitude of the Morning Stars in the eastern part of the Central Continent.

The competition there is fierce, and every newly promoted Morning Star attracts attention from their peers, while here it's more like a forgotten corner.

"I see." Ian nodded.

"Since the three of you have missions to fulfill, then you will no longer need to worry about the affairs of my family and Shadowmoon Tower."

He spoke politely, but his meaning was clear: that's my territory now, and you shouldn't interfere.

Endos and Terra exchanged a glance. "That's only right. We won't interfere with Lord Marcus's family."

Louis grinned and nodded in agreement, "As long as it doesn't affect my duty of guarding the town, you can do whatever you want with it."

Tessa smiled gently, "Nature's Embrace looks forward to more exchanges and collaborations with them."

Having finished another small task, Ian got down to business, "I want to make a deal with the three of you."

Endos's eyes flickered slightly. "What deal?"

"I need a meditation technique of level four or above, any attribute is fine."

Ian said slowly, "In addition, we also need the core materials to build the Wizard Tower, the more the better."

After he finished speaking, the three Morning Star wizards fell silent. After a few seconds, Louis spoke first.

"Meditation methods? Each Morning Star's meditation method is the core of their own path; who would offer it up for trade?"

He shook his head. "As for the materials for the Wizard Tower, they are even scarcer."

Endos nodded. "The Wizard Tower is the foundation of Morning Star, and its materials are hard to come by."

"My current 'Silver Tower' took more than a thousand years to collect materials and five Morning Star friends to help me to barely complete it."

Tessa also said softly, "The Wizard Tower of Nature's Embrace is not yet completed, and I am also searching for core materials."

Ian could tell that the three of them didn't have many resources.

Come to think of it, Anoria is just an overseas island with limited resources, and the rewards for guarding the island are the main source of their resources.

"Since the three of you don't have any readily available resources, relevant information will also suffice."

Ian changed his approach; he was also open to clues about advanced meditation techniques or the origins of certain core materials.

Endos pondered for a moment, "Advanced meditation... I do know a place where there might be a clue."

Endos pondered for a moment, "Advanced meditation... I do know a place where there might be a clue."

"In the central part of the Central Continent, there is a force called the 'Tower of Knowledge,' which is said to be the place of inheritance left by a seventh-level True Spirit Wizard in ancient times."

"It contains countless meditation methods, from apprentice level to sixth-level Bright Sun level, everything is available."

"However, the entry conditions are extremely stringent, requiring completion of the 'Knowledge Trial' issued by the Tower."

Ian noted the information down. "Thank you."

Tessa continued.

"Regarding the materials for the Wizard Tower, I've heard that the Silvermoon Council in the Central Continent sometimes auctions off some rare materials."

"That is the ancestral land of the Silvermoon Elves, and it is said that a subspecies of the World Tree exists there, but I am not sure about the specifics."

Louis scratched his head. "I've been fighting on the front lines for years, so I don't know much about these things."

"However, I do know of a place that might have clues to the core of void energy."

"In the northern border of the Central Continent, there is a 'Void Rift' that occasionally spews out the Heart of Nothingness, which is the best medium for transforming void energy."

"But that place is controlled by a few powerful families, and you have to pay a considerable price to get in."

Ian wrote everything down; this information was very valuable to him.

"In return, I also have something I can trade with the three of you."

He raised his hand and took out three items from his personal space. The first was three fist-sized gems that emitted pure soul energy.

The second item was a palm-sized piece of silver-blue metal.

The moment these two items appeared, the three Morning Star Wizards simultaneously held their breath!

The stars in Endorth's pupils were fading faster than usual, Louise stared intently at the three Soul Gems, and Tessa kept her eyes glued to the astral gold.

The three morning stars' mental states were out of balance, causing the surrounding air to freeze completely.

"This is..." Louis's eyes burned with fervor, "A level four Soul Gem?!"

Each level-four soul gem represents the complete fall of a Morning Star-level being.

He had lived for thousands of years and had seen no more than five level-four soul gems. The appearance of each one triggered a void war.

But now, Ian casually pulled out three, and just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

Endos took a deep breath. "And... such pure astral gold, Your Excellency truly has remarkable skills."

"I spent a full five hundred years collecting astral gold; yours weighs more than a hundred pounds!"

Tessa stared at one of the pale green soul gems. "A plant-type soul gem."

She looked up at Ian, her eyes filled with excitement. "Mr. Marcus, where did you get all these things?"

Perhaps she was too excited and unintentionally broke a taboo.

Ian smiled slightly, offering no explanation: "Obtained by chance, are the three of you interested?"

Trading between Morningstars is more pragmatic, purely based on strength and resources.

Louis, the most impatient of them all, was the first to speak, "I want a Soul Gem. Name your price!"

Soul Gems can not only directly strengthen the soul and make up for the losses when fighting against the rules of the world, but also increase the speed of comprehending the rules.

For a battle maniac like him, it was of immeasurable value.

Endorth pondered for a moment, "I am interested in both astral gold and the soul gem."

"However, I have nothing of equal value to offer."

He looked at Ian and said, "I can trade some fourth-order sorcery models and the treasured knowledge of the Silver Ring for them."

Tessa also said, "I naturally possess some insights into the rules of life, as well as cultivation methods for several rare plants. If you are interested, we can exchange them."

Ian was somewhat disappointed. After a moment's thought, he said, "I need to see what happens first."

Now that he has the initiative, he can choose whatever he wants.

"Lord Kro, you may trade for Soul Gems, but I do not want Magic Stones or ordinary resources."

"I need your 'Undying Heart' intelligence from the Abyss front, as well as samples of the Abyss creatures you killed on the front."

Louis was taken aback. "What do you need those for?"

"Just a personal interest, doing some research," Ian said succinctly.

Louis thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"No problem. I can give you some of the intelligence from the Abyss front. As for the Abyss samples, I have quite a few. I'll send them to you when I get back."

Ian nodded in satisfaction, which would make the extraction and collection of abyssal demonic energy much faster.

He looked at Endorth and Tessa: "I also need your knowledge and insights, but I have one more condition."

Endorth's eyes narrowed slightly. "Please speak."

"I will be leaving here soon, and I hope the three of you will take care of my family and Shadowmoon Tower."

"You don't need to take action yourself; just showing your stance is enough."

The meaning is clear: when I'm not around, don't let anyone run wild on my turf.

Endos and his two companions exchanged glances; this condition was practically nonexistent.

"Yes," Endorth nodded. "The Silver Ring will establish friendly relations with the Marcus family."

Tessa smiled too, "The Embrace of Nature would be the same."

Louis grinned. "If anyone dares to touch your house, I'll personally come and 'pay a visit'."

The three-way transaction was thus completed.

Half an hour later, the meeting on the island ended, and Endos and the other two left to prepare the items for the trade.

Ian stood on the black rock, gazing at the azure sea.

The cuckoo came out of the shadows and landed beside his hand, tilting its head in confusion.

"Ian, they don't have anything good, they seem pretty poor?"

"They are indeed poor," Ian chuckled.

"After all, this is just an overseas island with scarce resources. It's already a miracle that three Morning Stars have emerged here. To go further... is difficult."

He put away the information crystal he had obtained in the transaction, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"However, the harvest this time was not bad. Although we were unable to directly trade for materials, we did obtain a lot of information about the Central Continent."

"The safety of the family and Shadowmoon Tower is also guaranteed."

Gaga looked at the desolate island, somewhat bored: "Where do we go next?"

"Let's go back to Shadowmoon Tower first. Your strength should be improved by now. Later, let's go to the Shadow World and see if there are any resources you need."

Ian looked toward the central continent, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Once Louis and the others deliver the supplies, we should set off."

He took a deep breath; the sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, blew his robes.

"The true stage for Morning Star is still in the Central Continent."

He took a step and disappeared into the sky above the deserted island.

Only the lingering heat of the black rock and the faint, dissipating aura of the morning star remained.