Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

Above Silver Sail Harbor, seven giant crystal towers stand like seven pillars supporting the harbor's sky.

The tallest of them, the crystal tower, has runes flowing like a river of stars on its body, exuding a vast and ancient aura.

Ian hovered in mid-air, looking down at the giant tower. The gentle invitation from his mind had come from the top of this tower.

"Lord Eternal Sun, please enter the tower."

Two enormous silver doors, each a hundred meters tall, slid silently open to the sides.

Gaga, perched on Ian's shoulder, unconsciously tensed up and whispered, "Ian, should we go in?"

"Of course." Ian took a step forward and disappeared from the spot.

Behind the door is a straight staircase leading upwards. The walls on both sides of the staircase are not made of stone, but rather solidified spatial ripples.

The light distorts and refracts on the wall, casting countless overlapping and intersecting phantom images.

Ian walked up the stairs, and with each step he took, the surrounding space rippled slightly.

This is not an attack, but a test of strength, to see if the person entering is worthy of entering this tower.

"Hmph! Just putting on airs." Ian thought dismissively, and a crimson aura naturally spread around him.

The thermal energy spreads smoothly, silently smoothing out all spatial fluctuations.

The stairs were long and seemed to have no end, but Ian walked very fast and in a few steps he arrived at a half-open wooden door on the top floor.

He reached out and gently pushed the door open, revealing a vast starry sky inside.

Beneath my feet lies a deep void, above me the stars slowly rotate, and the Milky Way flows like a ribbon, a scene both dreamlike and illusory.

In the center of the starry sky, fifteen high-backed chairs are suspended, each made of a different material.

There is star iron, void wood, lava crystals, and ancient vines of life...

At this moment, fourteen chairs were already occupied. The instant Ian pushed open the door, fourteen pairs of eyes were simultaneously drawn to him.

A series of gazes, some icy and some deathly, fell upon Ian.

"Welcome, Lord Eternal Sun. I am Nicholas, the tower master here."

Seated in the main seat, a middle-aged man with a peaceful face spoke, his eyes gentle, wearing a simple star-patterned robe, his long silver-white hair casually draped over his shoulders.

Ian was slightly startled. Beneath the other party's gentle expression lay a vast fluctuation of rules, and judging from his aura, he was at the late stage of the Morning Star realm.

"Your Excellency Nicholas." He bowed slightly, then nodded to everyone. "Nice to meet you all."

He then walked to the last empty chair, carved from crimson lava crystals, which seemed to have been prepared especially for him.

As he sat down, the crystals on the surface of the chair shone slightly, echoing the patterns on his body.

"Everyone's here." Nicholas looked around, his voice calm.

"As is customary, when newly promoted colleagues arrive at Silver Sail Harbor, we hold a small meeting, both to get to know each other and to exchange information."

His gaze fell on Ian. "The Eternal Sun, where did it come from?"

Ian said calmly, "Annoria, on the small island to the east."

As soon as he finished speaking, a knowing look flashed in the eyes of the several Morning Stars.

"That isolated island overseas..." a witch sitting in an ancient wicker chair spoke softly.

She looked to be in her early thirties, with a gentle face and long, dark brown hair tied up with vines.

It exudes a rich life force, like a walking ancient tree.

"I am Star Language from the Natural Council." She nodded to Ian.

Ian nodded in response, "It's an honor to meet you, Lord Star Language."

Another burly man sitting in a dark red metal chair laughed heartily.

"Hello, I am Axel from the War Legion. Congratulations on the addition of another companion to the Eastern Territory."

"Lord Axel," Ian nodded in response, somewhat puzzled as this man seemed unusually enthusiastic.

The other Morning Stars also announced their names.

Alvis, the "Lord of the Deep Sea" of the Endless Sea; Kael, the "Wrath of the Thunderstorm" of the Sacred Tower; and several other Morning Stars from other city-states and families...

Fifteen morning stars gathered together, each possessing an aura as vast as the sea.

This is the essence of Silver Sail Port, the gateway to the East.

"Now that we know each other, let's begin," Nicholas said slowly.

"As usual, we'll take turns sharing important recent intelligence or making requests; I'll go first."

He paused, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

"Three months ago, I received a message from the Silvermoon Council that a new void rift had appeared on the edge of the Silvermoon Highlands."

"It's not large in scale, but it's connected to the 'Void Hive'."

As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of the Morning Stars became more serious.

"Void Hive..." "Deep Sea Overlord" Alvis's expression was solemn.

"That place is a forbidden zone that even the Radiant Moon Wizard is unwilling to easily set foot in."

Nicholas nodded. "The Silvermoon Council has sent two Morning Stars to deal with it, but progress is slow; there are just too many insects."

"They appealed to the surrounding city-states for help, hoping that the Morning Star, which is skilled in large-scale destructive methods, could come to assist them."

His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on Ian. "Lord Marcus, your rules seem to be related to burning flames?"

Ian's eyes flickered slightly; he knew that Nicholas's words were a test.

"I've just been promoted to Morning Star and am currently collecting key materials for the Wizard Tower."

Nicholas smiled, his gaze meaningful.

"If you're interested, you can go and take a look; the pay... is very generous."

"If you're interested, you can go and take a look; the pay... is very generous."

He turned to the others and said, "That concludes my information sharing. Next."

Ian sat quietly, watching each of the Morning Stars take turns telling their stories.

The atmosphere at the gathering appeared peaceful on the surface, but undercurrents were swirling beneath. Every piece of information shared by each Morning Star was invaluable.

There are coordinates for the location of the void rift, clues about the origin of rare materials, and rumors about the imminent opening of certain ancient ruins...

Ian listened quietly and wrote down all the information.

At the same time, he also pieced together a grander picture of the Central Continent from the conversations of these morning stars.

The central continent is mainly composed of three distinct forces.

Sorcerer families bound by bloodlines, wizarding organizations centered on advanced meditation techniques, and large wizarding academies that bring together various schools of thought.

These three types of organizations have divided up more than 70% of the resources and territory in the central region.

The remaining 30% was occupied by independent wizards, small and medium-sized alien races, and some ancient, reclusive forces.

Axel snorted.

"They say it's 30%, but it's mostly scraps. The really good spots have already been snapped up."

A Morning Star from the Mysterious City Guild nodded.

"Indeed, the last time I went to Silverpine Forest, I was looking for a 'Void Ancient Tree,' but..."

He shook his head and sighed, "That forest has been designated as a forbidden area by the Void Echoes Society. Without their permission, you can't even get close."

"The Void Echoes Society..." Ian repeated the name in a low voice.

Nicholas glanced at him and offered an explanation.

"This is one of the six top powers in the central region. Only organizations with a level six Sun Wizard in charge, capable of conquering a large world on their own, can be called top powers."

Ian was shocked. To attack the Great World alone?

Based on the information on the panel, the World Will is most likely a Level 7 True Spirit level existence!

There are six more forces like this... Is this the true strength of the Central Continent?

"Of the six major powers, our human race occupies five," Nicholas said with a proud expression.

"The Void Echoes Society, the Tower of Knowledge, the Forge of War Academy, the School of Conjuration, and the Star Council."

"The last one is the 'Dragon's Rest Temple' of the ancient dragon clan."

He paused for a moment, then said, "These six major forces all belong to the 'Supreme Wizard Alliance'."

"The alliance is presided over by level six Sun Wizards on a rotating basis to maintain order in wizarding civilization."

Ian fell silent; the information unfolded before him like a grand scroll.

A level four Morning Star is merely a mid-level force; only a level five Radiant Moon can dominate a faction.

Level 6 Sunburst is the true pinnacle, while the legendary Level 7 True Spirit Wizard...

Even Nicholas, a late-stage Morning Star, had only heard of him but never actually seen him.

"As for the forces dominated by the fifth-level Radiant Moon, they are considered the second tier."

Xingyu added softly, "For example, the Silvermoon Council in Silvermoon Highlands has a Level 5 Radiant Moon Elf King presiding over it."

"And there's 'Molten Core,' 'Garden of Life,' 'Traces of Time'... "

She listed several names.

Each one represents a Moonlit Wizard and the vast network of power behind him.

"As for us morning stars..."

Axel toned down his wild demeanor and sighed softly, "He can only be considered third-tier."

"Being able to gain a foothold in the Central Continent and own a territory is already quite good."

Kael, the "Thunderstorm Fury" of the Sacred Tower, is more magnanimous.

"Yes, forces below level four can be wiped out at any time due to an accident."

"On this continent, small forces are born and disappear every day. It is cruel, but it is also full of opportunities."

Ian listened quietly. There were no exaggerated emotions in Morning Star's words; most of them were calm.

But the contents of the stories were all alarming.

As the party progressed, the conversation gradually shifted to personal experiences, which Ian paid particular attention to.

“I went to the Void Graveyard last month,” said Morning Star, who was sitting opposite Ian.

He came from a small wizarding family, and an accident led to his ascension to the Morning Star rank.

"I encountered a group of 'Void Predators' there. I unleashed my 5,000-mile domain and crushed them directly."

"Those predators didn't even have a chance to resist before they were crushed by the rules."

His words were laced with undisguised boasting, and several Morning Stars nodded slightly in agreement.

"A domain spanning five thousand miles, their strength is indeed impressive," Nicholas nodded in approval.

"At the mid-Morning Star level, you're considered above average."

A hint of smugness appeared on Hopkins's face, but it quickly vanished.

Another Morning Star spoke up.

"When I went to the 'Tower of Knowledge' to hand over a mission last time, I encountered a 'Star Master' from the Star Council."

"She... has mastered three rules." A hint of envy flashed in the eyes of the Morning Star.

"Stars, and... some kind of rule I can't understand. Such beings are almost invincible among those of the same level."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Morning Stars' expressions became more serious.

"Three rules..." Xingyu repeated softly.

"This requires an incredibly powerful soul essence and a profound understanding of the rules..."

She sighed softly, "For someone like that, there's at least a glimmer of hope that the future holds the brilliance of the moon, or even... the radiance of the sun."

Axel laughed and said, "You can't envy that. Everyone has their own path."

Ian listened quietly, silently comparing in his mind: mid-Morning Star realm, five thousand miles of domain...

His current domain is 15,000 kilometers, three times the size of the other party's.

Three rules... He mastered five.

Still the most fundamental rules: gravity, thermal energy, purification, time, and the earth.

Although my understanding of time and earth is still not very advanced, it is indeed five kinds.

Moreover, his seed of rules is a "blazing star core," whose potential for celestial paths far exceeds that of ordinary morning stars.

These comparisons gave Ian confidence, and he remained seated quietly, like an attentive listener.

The gathering lasted for three hours.

At the end, Nicholas looked at Ian, "Sir Marcus, do you have any needs or intelligence to share?"

Ian pondered for a moment.

"I need clues about the 'Void Energy Core', as well as a way to obtain meditation techniques of level four or higher."

As soon as he finished speaking, a knowing look flashed in the eyes of the several Morning Stars.

Newly promoted Morning Stars are most lacking in the core materials for building Wizard Towers, as well as the path to further cultivation.

"Void Energy Core..." Nicholas tapped the back of his chair lightly with his fingers.

"It is said that there is a subspecies of the World Tree in the Silvermoon Highlands, but it is a sacred object of the Moon Elves and is extremely difficult for outsiders to obtain."

He looked at the morning star that came from the endless sea.

"Alvis, does that 'Deep Sea Vortex' that you control in the Endless Sea occasionally spew forth the 'Heart of Nothingness'?"

Javier nodded.

"Indeed, but it requires luck, and... it's already been reserved by the clan."

He looked at Ian apologetically.

"If you want it, you can wait for the next auction, or try your luck at other 'Void Rifts'."

Ian nodded his thanks and wrote down the information.

"As for meditation..." Nicholas pondered for a moment.

"This kind of core inheritance is never passed on to outsiders by any force. Even if some information is occasionally revealed, the conditions for obtaining it are extremely harsh."

"Either sign a permanent soul contract and join them."

"Either complete the challenging tasks they post in exchange for a chance to read the content."

He looked at Ian and said, "I have a suggestion for you: you could try the 'Tower of Knowledge'."

"They are relatively open-minded; as long as you pass the 'knowledge test,' you can read some of the classics."

Another Tower of Knowledge? This corroborates the information from Endos earlier.

Ian nodded. "Thank you, Tower Master."

The gathering came to an end, and the fifteen Morning Stars departed one after another.

When Ian stepped out of the tower, it was nearly dusk.

The setting sun bathed the seven crystal towers in a molten gold hue, while the harbor remained bustling and noisy.

Gaga emerged from the shadows and began to transmit its voice, "Ian, among those people, there are a few who are very strong."

There was a hint of awe in the little guy's voice.

"Um."

Ian gazed towards the distant inland direction, his emotions gradually surging.

A wider world, richer resources, and more powerful adversaries await him there.

"Where do we go next?"

Ian withdrew his gaze, and after a moment of deliberation, a look of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Let's go to Silvermoon Highlands first, check out that void rift, and also inquire about the World Tree."

Just now, he really wanted to sell the information about the "Eternal Mother Tree" in the Shadow World in exchange for other Void Energy Cores, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.

His strength is improving rapidly, and it won't be long before he can contend with a Moon-level opponent. Selling him off so cheaply would be a real loss.

With Gaga in tow, he took a step forward and his figure disappeared at the top of the tower.

"Why are so many people afraid of that Void Hive?"

I'll go see... what exactly it is.