Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

On a desolate Blackstone Mountain in the Continent of Light.

Ian stood quietly, his mental energy silently permeating the surroundings, watching for any spatial fluctuations.

"They're here."

A hundred meters ahead, the void twisted, and a circular passage with a diameter of only two meters was rapidly forming.

The passage was deep and dark, and from the other end came a familiar aura of rules, as well as seven intertwined, vast wills.

The halo at the edge of the passage flickered violently. This was the core territory of the Star Sea Divine Court. Forcibly opening such a passage would be extremely difficult even for the seven Sun Gods, and it would be very easy to be exposed.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ian transformed into a streak of light and plunged headfirst into the newly formed entrance to the passage.

Just as his figure disappeared into the passage.

boom!!!

Five vast and majestic wills descended with a thunderous roar!

Like enraged cosmic beasts, they instantly solidified the void of several worlds around them.

The clouds above the continent of light were completely torn apart, revealing the cold starry sky behind them.

The will of the five main gods was far stronger than when they were on patrol before, and they were filled with fury for being fooled and provoked!

"Despicable thief! How dare you open a dimensional portal in the core of our territory!"

The roar of the god of war was like the clash of billions of swords, shaking the void with a buzzing sound.

The passage, which was not yet fully closed, began to crack at its edges and its internal rules became disordered under the terrifying will of a True Spirit.

It was about to be completely shattered, throwing Ian into the void turbulence, or even annihilated.

The five wills coalesced into five gigantic hands that blotted out the sky, radiating completely different destructive divine power, and fiercely grabbed towards the passage!

"Leave!"

At the critical moment.

hum! ! !

Three equally vast wills, seemingly having waited for a long time, rose up suddenly from the edge of the void!

Like three barriers stretching across the void, they precisely and forcefully blocked the five giant divine hands.

The first will is pure and radiant, the second is full of vitality, and the last will is deep and lifeless.

The three true spirits of the Wizard Alliance simultaneously descended upon the projection!

Without any earth-shattering explosion, the eight wills collided, annihilated, and neutralized silently in the void.

The clash of underlying rules triggered a terrifying void storm, completely distorting and devouring all existence in that area, forming a chilling dark void.

However, the channel is rapidly contracting inward amidst the delicate balance created by the offsetting forces.

"Wizard Alliance!" The enormous phantom of the God of Light condensed in the starry sky, his voice booming and cold, filled with undisguised rage.

"You've overstepped your bounds! How dare you open a dimensional portal within the core territory of my Divine Court!"

"Hahahaha!" The first True Spirit Wizard let out a deafening laugh, displaying his bold and unrestrained spirit.

"Old man Guangming, what you're saying doesn't make sense. We just smelled some insects near our own property and came over to check, just in case these filthy things sneak into our backyard and cause trouble."

"Furthermore, the void has been unclaimed since ancient times. When did this place become the 'core' of your divine court? How come I didn't know about it?"

"This is sophistry!" Even the god of wisdom, known for his composure, couldn't help but be furious.

"We will handle the threat from the Void Insects ourselves; the Wizarding Alliance need not 'trouble' with it. However, the aura that escaped through the passage just now clearly bore the imprint of your wizarding rules!"

"A mere wizard has fled our territory in panic. What explanation do you offer? Are you trying to provoke a war between civilizations?"

"Where did this little wizard come from?" the second True Spirit Wizard asked, and in an instant, the entire void was filled with vibrant life.

"Old man, you're mistaken. We've been patrolling here to check on the Zerg's movements, and we haven't detected any minor wizards. Perhaps... some void creatures are just passing by."

"Hmph! Sophistry!" The god of war exuded a fierce aura, conjuring a giant axe in his hand that could tear apart the starry sky.

"The residual fluctuations of the passage's rules are still present; how can you deny it! Hand over that wizard, or else..."

"What else?" The third True Spirit stepped forward, and the once vibrant void instantly fell silent.

"God of War, I'd love to see if your battle axe is sharper, or if my wizard tower is stronger!"

The atmosphere froze instantly, and the void emitted a cracking sound as if it could no longer bear the weight.

The light in the eyes of the God of Light flickered erratically, while the wills of the other main gods were also in intense communication.

They were indeed furious that opening a passage in their backyard was a grave provocation against the dignity of the divine court.

And the escaped wizard—the timing is too coincidental; it's highly likely related to the Beast Goddess who has been stirring up trouble recently.

However, it would be unwise to wage war against three well-prepared True Spirit Wizards for an unconfirmed hypothesis.

The Star Sea Divine Court has recently adjusted its strategic focus, and the five main gods are not a monolithic entity. If a full-scale conflict breaks out at this time, the consequences will be unpredictable.

The runes of the god of wisdom flashed rapidly, and finally, his cold voice rang out.

"We have taken note of this matter. Wizard Alliance, you'd better behave yourselves. If there is a next time, it will be considered a declaration of war!"

"Hmph! I'll return those words to you." The first True Spirit's voice calmed down.

"Patrolling the Zerg is an internal matter of our alliance. We hope you will restrain yourselves and not overstep your bounds."

The brief but intense standoff continued for a moment, with both sides assessing the situation, applying pressure, and exercising restraint.

Finally, almost simultaneously, the eight vast wills slowly receded.

The previous dimensional portal had long since dissipated in the clash of wills between the two sides.

On the Star Sea Divine Court side, the wills of the five main gods returned to their respective divine kingdoms, but a suppressed anger and solemnity permeated the hearts of every god.

"They were prepared; the True Spirit Wizard was waiting at the border." The Earth Mother Goddess's face was filled with anger.

"That escaped young wizard is definitely not simple, and I wonder what his connection is with that wild god?"

"Could it be that the Wizarding Alliance and the Zerg have joined forces?"

"There's no need to worry about that. The two sides have fought many battles and are now mortal enemies, just like we are with the Abyss."

The God of Light's voice was icy: "It seems the Wizard Alliance's infiltration of us is deeper and earlier than anticipated."

"There's nothing we can do about it," the god of wisdom analyzed calmly, though he was equally annoyed.

"The covert wars between civilizations have always been like this. Didn't we also send 'pioneers' to the Xuanhuang World? It's just that this time, we seem to have lost ground."

The other four main gods remained silent.

The most urgent task is to thoroughly investigate the internal situation, strengthen faith monitoring and scanning across all worlds, and identify any other wizards who may be lurking.

Their vigilance towards the Wizarding Alliance has once again been raised to the highest level.

The five chief gods reached a consensus, and a series of stricter and more detailed divine decrees were swiftly issued.

The entire Star Sea Divine Court began to operate, with internal investigations and external security being strengthened simultaneously.

Although the vast divine power of the Supreme God's will was controlled at an extremely high level, the ripples of rules it caused as it swept across countless worlds still made all the gods feel it. They were filled with dread, knowing that something big was about to happen.

In the "Dark Dust Realm," several worlds away from the Bright Continent, deep within the earth's core, in a temporary cave protected by layers of concealing witch arrays, three figures almost simultaneously coughed up a mouthful of blood, their faces as pale as paper, their eyes filled with lingering fear and terror.

They were none other than Logan the Imposter, Karina the Shadow Dancer, and Cassius the Voidwalker, who infiltrated with Ian.

They had penetrated deeper into the heart of the Divine Court before Ian, using their own methods to infiltrate and conduct covert investigations.

When those five divine wills swept across, although they weren't specifically targeting them, the aftershocks of their immense divine power nearly shattered their concealment formation, damaging their souls and almost causing their auras to leak out.

"That...that was...the will of the Supreme God? And all five of them together?"

Logan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his usually composed face now showing horror. "What happened? Have we been discovered?"

Karina's figure seemed to blend into the shadows, her aura weak but her eyes sharp.

"It doesn't seem to be targeting us; that disturbance of the rules... it has the aura of a true spirit wizard!"

Cassius coughed a few times, and the void around him distorted slightly.

"Based on the information we've gathered recently, several major events have occurred in the Star Sea Divine Court. A god has fallen, and they are frantically searching for other gods and anomalous creatures. Their sensitivity to otherworldly auras has increased several levels. Several of our previous backup contact points and safe houses have all sensed divine power scanning."

The three exchanged a glance, all seeing the solemnity on each other's faces.

"This is too dangerous," Logan said in a deep voice. "According to the 'one-year deadline' we agreed upon before our infiltration, there are less than two months left."

However, given the current tense situation, continuing the activity would pose too great a risk of exposure.

"We can't go back to that original meeting point in the Gray Fog World," Karina said decisively.

"Although it's a peripheral world, so many things have happened there, it's hard to guarantee that it won't be under close scrutiny. We all have hidden identities, so why don't we continue to lie low, observe the situation, wait for the Alliance's signal, and wait until the storm has passed before making any moves?"

"Then... what about Ian Marcus?" Cassius hesitated for a moment.

"I haven't heard from him at all. What if he's gone...?"

Logan was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"We're barely able to protect ourselves. I've heard he's quite powerful. If he's smart enough, he'll probably go into hiding like we have."

Contacting or searching for him now would only increase the risk of them all being exposed.

Preserve yourself first and wait for the right opportunity; this is the most rational choice.

The three of them said no more, each taking healing potions and focusing all their efforts on repairing the damaged concealment array. They concealed their auras to the extreme, like three stubborn rocks buried in the earth's core, and entered a state of complete silence.

Unbeknownst to them, Ian Marcus, whom they had been somewhat concerned about and who they believed was also struggling to remain hidden somewhere, had already safely crossed the dimensional portal and set foot on the land of the wizarding world.

The alliance support they've been waiting for is unlikely to arrive anytime soon.

The seven thrones of the alliance have just completed a high-risk operation, and it is absolutely impossible for them to open the passage again for the sake of the three of them, exposing themselves to the eyes of the five main gods in a short period of time.

The three of them have been temporarily "forgotten" in this hostile divine territory, their future uncertain.

Wizards' Alliance headquarters.

Ian stepped out of the slowly closing portal of light, staggering and his face turning slightly pale.

Just now in the passage, I was disturbed by the will of the main god. Even with the protection of the seven Sun Thrones, I was still in a bad mood.

But his eyes were clear, and he immediately bowed and thanked them: "Thank you all for your timely guidance!"

On the throne of emerald vines, Azshara's eyes showed a hint of weariness, but even more so, a sense of relief and curiosity.

"It's good that you're back." She gently raised her hand, and a gentle life force flowed into Ian's body.

"You caused quite a commotion over there; even we couldn't get you back."

Bloom let out a buzzing laugh: "Kid, well done! It was a bit thrilling, but the result... haha, I heard you stirred things up over there, tell me about it."

Ian steadied himself and quickly reported the most important intelligence and findings.

Finally, he seemed to remember something: "My subordinates have captured some fragments of memory in the memory of a god, which show that the three wizards Logan, Karina, and Cassius have all gone deep into the core area of ​​the divine court, and their current whereabouts and status are unknown."

Azshara exchanged a glance with the other thrones.

Bloom grew increasingly satisfied with Ian: "Kid, you've done a great job this time. Not only did you bring back crucial information, but you also indirectly reduced the pressure on the border. The Alliance won't treat you unfairly!"

Azshara nodded, her gaze towards Ian filled with admiration.

"A detailed mission report will be submitted later. You should rest and consolidate what you've gained. As for those three wizards... we will try to contact them through other channels, but it may be difficult to get direct assistance in the short term."

Ian bowed and replied, "Yes, sir."

He knew that although this trip to the Star Sea Divine Court was fraught with twists and turns and dangers, it was ultimately a success.

They not only brought back important information, but also gained more than they could have imagined.

As for his three companions who were temporarily out of contact, he could only wish them good luck in his heart.

The covert wars between civilizations have always been brutal.

As the figures of the thrones disappeared, Ian also took his leave.

As he stepped out of the portal and felt the pure and free aura of Silvermoon Highlands, a familiar presence rapidly approached.

"Huh! The little guy has broken through. Not bad, not bad. My efforts weren't wasted."

In the soul perception, Gaga's aura had changed drastically, and it had become a level four familiar.

Only then did his tense nerves finally relax.