Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

Silvermoon Highlands, Moon Goddess Peak.

Just as Ian stepped out of the teleportation array, a wildly joyful shout rapidly approached.

"Ian!!!"

Gaga's figure transformed into a black streak of light, shooting down from the mountainside.

Ian looked up and found a fluffy little creature in his arms.

In just ten months, Gaga has changed quite a bit.

It was about the size of a fist, and its feathers were no longer pure black, but had a layer of dark silver luster at the edges. Its signature silver eyes were even deeper and more lively, filled with moisture, and it tried its best to burrow its little head into his arms.

"Ian! You're finally back! I missed you so much..."

The squeaking sound was urgent and fast, mixed with countless grievances, worries and ecstasy.

Ian felt a warmth in his heart, and all his fatigue and tension seemed to dissipate.

He reached out and vigorously rubbed Gaga's little head, gently stroking its smooth back feathers, feeling that familiar spiritual vibration.

"I'm back, haha." His voice was gentle.

Gaga raised its little head, and Ian's travel-worn figure was reflected in its silver pupils. Only after confirming that he was not injured did it feel a little relieved.

Back in my familiar home, I opened the wooden window and was greeted by the unique, fresh air of Silvermoon Highlands.

Ian sat down on the wicker chair next to him and let out a long sigh.

"Now tell me, what have you been doing while I was away for the past ten months? Has Lady Azshara mistreated you?"

He knew the little guy had a lot to say.

Gaga immediately perked up, puffed out her little chest, and began to chatter away.

"Lady Azshara is so good to me! She gave me so many Shadow-type fruits and even took me to play in her Emerald Dream. I'm almost at the mid-level of level four now!"

"I've also patrolled the Void Barrier a few times for the Silvermoon Council and caught two little Void bugs trying to sneak in!"

Ian chuckled and ruffled its head again: "You're already very good. After I finish dealing with my business, I'll take you out for a few days of fun."

"Yes!" Gaga nodded vigorously, then asked curiously, "Ian, is it dangerous over there?"

"It was dangerous, but there were also many gains."

Ian gave a brief account of his experiences with the Star Sea Divine Court, which made Gaga's eyes light up.

"Maybe we can go there again sometime in the future, but right now, I have something important to tell you."

After saying that, he released little Emma from the wizard tower. The little girl, whose fate had been so unfortunate, was now terrified.

"Emma, ​​this will be your home from now on," Ian said, stroking little Emma's head.

"Then... should I still go to the monastery?" Emmanu asked.

"No need to go. I'll introduce you to a friend. This is Gaga. You can follow him from now on."

When Gaga learned about Emma's tragic past, her eyes immediately showed pity.

"Little Emma, ​​you'll be with me from now on. I'll make sure you never have to worry about food or drink, and no one in the entire Silvermoon Highlands will dare to bully you!"

After saying that, he transformed into a five-meter-tall figure, carried little Emma on his back, and disappeared in a flash.

Ian couldn't help but chuckle when he saw Gaga acting like a big brother.

He wasn't worried that little Emma would be wronged; Gaga, like him, was very simple and kind.

After finishing this small matter, he had a thought and issued a summons to Edel and Ysera.

Half an hour later, Edelweiss and Ysera appeared at the door at the same time.

After ten months apart, both of them had changed in temperament.

Adele was still wearing a well-tailored dark purple robe. The tension between her brows had lessened when she first took power, replaced by a more composed and capable demeanor. Her aura was also stable at the late stage of level three.

With her talent and the resources at her disposal, she could very well be the next Morning Star Wizard of the Just family.

Ysera was also dressed in a simple long dress from the wizarding world. The confusion and fear in her eyes had long since faded, and her face was calm and focused.

Her Summoner talent seemed to have been further developed, with faint spatial ripples emanating from her body.

"Congratulations on your return, sir!" The two bowed simultaneously, their voices filled with heartfelt respect.

Ian's return means that the pillar of support has returned.

"Sit down, let's talk about the situation with the Chamber of Commerce and Silvermoon." Ian gestured for them to sit down and got straight to the point.

Adele was the first to report. She took out an exquisite magical ledger, and the data appeared automatically.

"My lord, the Xuanhuang Chamber of Commerce has developed steadily over the past ten months. Relying on the channels of the Silver Moon Council and our exclusive products, we have now established stable trade relations with more than fifty major powers in the Central Continent. Our quarterly net profit has remained stable at around 1.2 million magic crystals and continues to grow slightly."

"Within the Chamber of Commerce, the team of potion makers has expanded to seventy people, led by a level three peak elven potion master. The production capacity and quality of first to third-tier bloodline potions have both improved. We have established branches in Silver Sail Port and two other major ports, and our logistics network is taking shape."

"Thanks to Lord Wei Song's coordination and the stable trade with the Xuanhuang World, we have obtained a large amount of unique minerals and medicinal materials, which account for 30% of the profits..."

"The Chamber of Commerce currently has sufficient reserves and has been secretly acquiring scarce materials related to the war, as you previously instructed."

Ian nodded slightly. Adele's business acumen was indeed outstanding; she managed the Chamber of Commerce very well.

Ysera then reported, "My lord, everything is normal at the Silvermoon Council. After Lady Azshara ascended to the Sun..."

After the two finished reporting, they waited quietly for Ian's instructions.

Ian pondered for a moment and quickly made arrangements.

The Chamber of Commerce will maintain its current pace of development, reinvesting profits proportionally into production, continuing to acquire war materials, and paying attention to the Alliance's new applications of subconscious runes.

"I will be going into seclusion to attempt to reach the fifth level of Radiant Moon. The timing is uncertain. You two will be responsible for handling the Chamber of Commerce and daily affairs. If you encounter any major issues that you cannot resolve, you can contact me through Gaga or consult Lord Azshara directly."

"Yes, sir!" the two replied in unison, a hint of anticipation flashing in their eyes.

The adult is about to attempt level five! This is undoubtedly exciting news.

After seeing Edel and Ysera off, Ian was just about to enter the meditation room when a stream of emerald green light pierced through the window and landed in front of him.

"Ian, the method of faith conversion you brought back is of immense value. Even the True Spirit Wizards have praised it highly. The Alliance will not fail those who have made contributions."

Azshara paused, her expression solemn.

"The Alliance's preparations for war against the Void Race have entered the final countdown, and the timeframe may be much tighter than we anticipated."

"This is all thanks to the 'Cosmic Subconscious Runes' of the world of Exoc. The Alliance's rune masters and spirit wizards have worked together to develop dozens of ingenious applications."

"From battlefield concealment and cross-world communication jamming to shielding and infiltrating Zerg hive minds... these technologies will play a crucial role in the Zerg war."

"The method of faith conversion you submitted, although quite different from the wizard's path, has inspired the Alliance in some aspects. We are trying to improve it and apply it to large-scale war artifacts, legion-level joint wizard arrays, and even... try to crack the Zerg's collective consciousness."

"You need to break through to level five Moonbeam as soon as possible," Azshara said in a particularly solemn voice.

"In the upcoming civilization-level war, the fourth-level Morning Stars will only be the backbone, while the fifth-level Radiant Moons will be able to assume more important responsibilities and possess stronger self-defense and construction capabilities. The Silvermoon Highlands will provide the best environment and resources."

The image fades away.

Ian stood by the window, gazing at the distant figures that supported the heavens and the earth, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

The smell of war is already so clear.

He had originally planned to rest a bit and carefully digest the insights gained from his trip to the Star Sea Divine Court, but Azshara's message made him realize that time was of the essence.

"Hey, you need to cultivate diligently too, don't be playful." Ian gave the little guy a few instructions before turning and entering the meditation chamber.

The heavy stone door slowly closed behind us, isolating us from all outside noise.

He first took out the remaining [Purple Soul Potion] and super energy crystals, neatly stacked them in front of him, then closed his eyes and completely immersed his consciousness in his mental sea.

He did not rush into action, but first recalled the details of his trip to the Star Sea Divine Court.

Battles against divine incarnations, observations of the faith network, insights gained while absorbing divine essence...

These fragments of rules and knowledge from different civilizations and systems acted like a catalyst, constantly impacting and broadening his original understanding of the rules.

The twin cores of the sun and moon trembled slightly in the sea of ​​consciousness, synchronously resonating and digesting these insights.

Time passed day by day.

Outside the secret chamber, the atmosphere of Silvermoon Highlands and even the entire Central Continent began to change noticeably.

First, there's the price of some sensitive goods.

The prices of adamantite, obsidian, and high-grade animal bones used to craft combat magical artifacts have begun to rise steadily.

The demand for war consumables such as healing potions, energy recovery potions, and antidotes has increased significantly, and their prices have risen accordingly.

There have been signs of a buying frenzy for some of the magical gems and energy-conducting crystals used to set up witchcraft arrays.

Secondly, there was the mobilization of manpower and resources, with mobilization orders from major wizarding organizations being issued frequently.

Many Morning Star and Radiant Moon Wizards who were traveling or on missions were recalled one after another.

Giant war fortresses and giant floating cities began to appear, and their massive energy fluctuations could be clearly sensed even from a great distance.

Silvermoon Highlands was no exception; the patrol forces around the area were noticeably strengthened, and Azshara was almost nowhere to be seen, spending more time dealing with high-level Alliance affairs.

Gaga and little Emma faithfully guarded the outside of the meditation room. Both little ones sensed the tense atmosphere outside and practiced even more diligently.

Three months passed quietly in a tense yet well-organized atmosphere of preparation.

On this day, Silvermoon Highlands, as always, was shrouded in the breath of life and moonlight. The branches and leaves of the World Tree swayed gently in the breeze, scattering droplets of light.

Sudden.

hum! ! !

An indescribable aura erupted from the mountainside of Moon God Peak.

Then, a strange scene slowly unfolded in the sky.

A golden-red sun radiating boundless light and heat, and a cold, austere crescent moon, rose simultaneously above the Silver Moon Highlands.

The sun and the moon shine together!

This is not a real star and crescent moon, but rather an anomaly projected onto reality when the power of rules and souls becomes strong enough to resonate with the rules of the world.

Two completely different, yet strangely harmonious, rules slowly spread out from the sun and moon, enveloping the entire Silvermoon Highlands.

All living beings within it, whether elves, humans, or other races, felt their perception of the rules become exceptionally clear, their souls seemed to be cleansed, and some of their cultivation confusions even seemed to suddenly become clear.

At the core of the strange phenomenon, at the source where the power of the sun and moon is most concentrated, came a chilling aura.

Azshara slowly opened her eyes, gazing at the wondrous sight of the sun and moon shining together outside the window, a relieved smile appearing on her lips.

"Finally...it has begun."

Throughout Mount Luna, Edelweiss, Ysera, and all of Ian's former followers and members of the Silvermoon Council who sensed the fluctuations stopped what they were doing and gazed at the sky in awe.

Outside the meditation room, Gaga was incredibly excited, its feathers bristling, and its silver eyes reflected the golden-red sun, as if it could see Ian's successful figure.

"Emma, ​​Ian will definitely succeed, won't he?"

"Yes! Lord Ian will definitely succeed!" Emma nodded vigorously, tilted her little face up, and stared at the sky.

The golden sun in the sky reminded her of her brother, and her nose tingled, two streams of tears rolling down her cheeks.

"How could someone as good as you not succeed!"

Above the Silver Moon Highlands, the extraordinary phenomena of the sun and moon lasted for a day and a night, until the powerful aura finally reached its peak...

Then, in an instant, the light of the sun and moon simultaneously contracted inward, and then burst forth with a brilliance a hundred times stronger than before.

An even more vast and profound pressure rippled outwards like waves.

Level 5 Radiant Moon!

This marks another key milestone for Ian as he successfully embarks on his path to becoming a wizard, amidst the looming shadow of war.