piratefiction Chapter 480 Can the Northern Bird wield power? Mid-stage Rank 5 Morning Star Wizard!
Chapter 480 Can the Northern Bird wield power? Mid-stage Rank 5 Morning Star Wizard!
The four sacred artifacts of the Natural God Dynasty correspond to the inheritances of the four regions: the Azure Sky Spirit of the Western Region, the Ice Soul Contract of the Southern Region, the Sea Eye of the Submerged Spirit of the Eastern Region, and the Spring of All Things of the Northern Region.
After this extraterrestrial war that swept across many planes, the fates of the four Radiant Moon Relics varied.
Although the Ice Soul Contract in the Southern Region was ultimately preserved and did not fall completely into the hands of the divine civilization, a large amount of the power of authority contained within it was extracted, severely damaging its vitality and leaving it almost crippled.
The Eastern Region's Sea Eye of the Spirit Sea suffered an even more tragic fate. Both the authority it contained and the sacred artifact itself were taken away by the divine civilizations, leaving it completely lost.
As for the remaining two sacred objects...
Although the Azure Sky Spirit of the Western Regions suffered some damage, the loss was negligible, and under Lynn's planning, it was ultimately preserved intact.
The final Northern Region Sacred Artifact, the Return of All Things to Spring, can be considered an anomaly in this war.
The Radiant Moon Relic, which was in the hands of Wanlichun Bei Niao, was never damaged in the slightest, and not even a trace of its power was lost.
Complete and undamaged, it is the best-preserved of the four sacred relics of the Radiant Moon.
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At this moment, in the most central area of the Natural God Dynasty.
At the center of the ring of life lies the heart of an ancient tree.
From the outside, the ancient tree that supports the heavens and the earth still stands majestic and vast.
The tree trunk pierces through the sea of clouds, its branches and leaves obscuring the sky; simply standing there, it seems to support the entire world.
However, only after truly entering it will one understand the wonders of this place.
The interior of an ancient tree's heart is not the interior of a tree in the ordinary sense; it has long since evolved into an independent space with interwoven spatial rules.
Layer upon layer, one space within another, containing a universe within a universe, a world unto itself.
Most of the Radiant Moon Kings of the Natural God Dynasty reside here.
Of course, of all the Radiant Moon beings who remain in the heart of the ancient tree, only Yun Jingguizhen remains; the rest of the Radiant Moon beings are no longer here.
At this very moment, deep within the heart of the ancient tree lies a certain space, precisely where the Cloud Realm Returns to Truth resides.
Unlike the last time Lynn came to visit, this place was not a serene scene of green mountains and clear waters, but a completely different world.
Looking around, there was a huge circular plaza, empty, quiet, and solemn.
The square's surface is entirely a bluish-green color, as if it were cast from countless pieces of jade, stretching as far as the eye can see.
What truly catches the eye is not the square itself, but the sculptures surrounding it.
The sculptures are ancient and mysterious in style, which is incompatible with the architectural style of the wizarding civilization, which has always advocated rationality and truth. In fact, they are the complete opposite.
The sculptures include men and women, young and old. Some have their arms raised as if conveying divine pronouncements to the heavens; some are kneeling on the ground in devout prayer; some have solemn expressions as if receiving a baptism of faith; and some have their eyes closed and hands clasped together as if immersed in divine grace.
All these attitudes are related to faith, gods, and the church.
If believers of the divine civilization were to come here, they might mistakenly believe they had entered the divine kingdom of some god.
In the very center of the square, two figures, one large and one small, stood quietly.
The tall figure was draped in a pure white robe, with a slender and upright build. His face was as smooth as a mirror, without eyes, a nose, or lips, like a blank mask with all features completely erased.
Strangely, however, that face, which should have been expressionless, seemed to simultaneously display countless emotions, including joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, separation, and reunion.
A variety of expressions appeared alternately, contradictory to the extreme, yet somehow appearing incredibly natural.
This person was none other than one of the highest rulers of the Natural God Dynasty, one of His Majesty the Radiant Moon, Lord Returning to Truth of the Cloud Realm.
Opposite him stood a petite and slender figure.
Her long, golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her skin was as white as snow, her face was exquisite and flawless, and her warm, beautiful eyes always held a hint of gentleness and tenderness.
She wore a gorgeous and elegant aristocratic gown, and every gesture she made exuded a noble composure, elegance, and tranquility.
And she is none other than the Northern Territory Lord, Wanlichun Beibiao.
At this moment, in the very center of the square, a light green bracelet is quietly floating in mid-air.
The bracelet is crystal clear, as if it were carved from the purest jade.
Its surface shimmers with a soft blue glow, and wisps of life energy constantly emanate from it, like a gentle spring breeze that nourishes all things silently.
This object is none other than the Radiant Moon Sacred Object of the Northern Region, the Return of All Things to Spring.
Moreover, it is different from the Ice Soul Contract and even more different from the Sea of Sinking Spirit.
At this moment, all things are in full bloom, radiant and full of vitality, without any signs of damage.
Gazing at the perfectly preserved spring before him, Yun Jing Gui Zhen remained silent for a moment before finally letting out a soft sigh.
"This time you didn't just mess around; you really went too far. You almost got exposed."
Upon hearing this, Kita blinked her beautiful eyes, a hint of helplessness on her face.
She gently shrugged.
There's nothing we can do about it.
"Lord Yun Jing Gui Zhen, I can't just stand by and watch them take away the Spring of All Things, can I?"
"Therefore, I can only feign cooperation by taking advantage of their attempts to seize power."
"Wait until they are completely off guard, then find an opportunity to strike them dead."
"And I've already been very careful."
“I didn’t let a single believer who participated in the operation escape.”
"They were all wiped out."
"It shouldn't be that easy to expose, right?"
In the end, Kita even put on an innocent look, as if to say, "I've been very careful."
However, Yun Jing Guizhen could only shake his head helplessly at this.
"That's exactly the problem."
As he spoke, his gaze fell upon the return of spring to all things, and his tone was full of meaning.
"Sometimes, winning too easily can actually arouse suspicion."
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Through their conversation, we can gradually glimpse the true state of the world that Kita-Tori guards.
Compared to the other three lords, the situation on her side was completely different.
On Lynn's side, it was only with the help of the Lord of Life ascending to godhood and the assistance of Hercules that the Spirit of the Azure Sky was ultimately preserved.
On Nanshuang's side, they paid the price of almost losing half of their Ice Soul Contract, but fortunately, Xiye, the Radiant Moon Lord, arrived, which turned the tide of the battle.
As for Donghui, he directly lost the Sea Eye of the Spirit Sea and paid a huge price, but in the end, he still failed to stop the schemes of the Gods Civilization.
Only the Northern Bird seemed unremarkable, even incredibly relaxed, from beginning to end.
It was easy to discern from her words the divine authority that rendered the other three lords helpless and unable to stop even with their utmost efforts.
It was as if they had already been tamed in her hands, and could even be controlled by her!
She can not only draw upon the power of the returning spring, but also actively control those powers, making them operate according to her will.
First, they feigned cooperation with the divine civilization's guidance, and when the enemy thought the situation was settled, they suddenly launched an attack, decisively ending the war.
If Lynn knew about all this, he would probably be stunned on the spot.
Even after his avatar, the master of life, successfully ascended to godhood, he was only able to perceive, absorb, and utilize a portion of the power of authority.
However, it is simply impossible to make those in power act as one's own arm, to make their words law, and to make them operate according to one's own will.
The difference between the two is like that between a stream and an ocean; they are not even on the same level.
The die is cast.
"Since we've already attracted their attention, there's nothing we can do about it."
Yun Jing Guizhen shook his head, his tone quite calm.
"However, Donghui was able to preserve its plane, which is partly thanks to you."
"Otherwise, those followers of the Water Elemental Lord wouldn't have retreated so decisively."
Upon hearing this...
Bei Niao simply blinked slightly without saying a word.
However, if Lynn, Xiye, Nanshuang, or even Donghui himself were standing here and heard these words, they would probably be stunned.
Because it is in everyone's perception.
The reason why Donghui was able to end things peacefully is quite simple.
That's when west Ye made her move.
A Radiant Moon Goddess personally descended upon the Rogue plane to suppress the human form of the Son of War, even annihilating him on the spot.
Upon learning the news, the gods naturally did not want to further increase their losses, fearing that other planes would also be dealt with by the wizards' backup plans. Therefore, they decisively withdrew with the Sea of Souls.
The whole thing seemed reasonable, and even Donghui himself thought so.
But in the eyes of the Radiant Moon Lord, Yun Jing Gui Zhen, the truth is completely different.
Donghui survived not because of Xiye, but because of Beiniao.
To be precise, it was what the Northern Bird displayed that frightened those people.
That's why the followers of those divine civilizations chose to retreat without hesitation.
Thinking of this, Yun Jing Guizhen suddenly smiled softly.
"You are no stranger to the methods of Lord of Dawn, Losanda."
“After the believers he cherishes have fallen, the morning glory will trace back to the last visions and messages they saw before their death.”
"Although it's not complete, it's enough to evoke many thoughts."
At this point, Yun Jingguizhen's smile grew even wider.
"It's easy to imagine." "When that first rays of dawn finally touched the Elonia Mountains..."
"What will be the reaction of those gods, and what suspicions will arise?"
Upon hearing this, Bei Niao maintained her gentle and serene demeanor, but a barely perceptible ripple flickered deep within her beautiful eyes.
Yun Jing Gui Zhen smiled with great interest.
The so-called "morning glory" is essentially a projection of the divine kingdom of Losanda, the Lord of Dawn.
The divine kingdom of the Lord of Dawn is located in the most central and blissful realm of the heavens.
Therefore, if you carefully consider these words, their meaning is truly thought-provoking.
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After a moment of silence, Yun Jing Gui Zhen slowly spoke again:
"The marks left by those believers before their deaths have begun to fade, but the traces traced at the level of the main god are not so easy to get rid of, and it will take some time."
"Even if you have solved the quest for the glory of the Lord of Dawn, you have already caused some minor problems. You'd better not leave the wizarding world."
"Now is not the time to completely expose ourselves; the time is not right."
At this point, Yun Jingguizhen's gaze shifted slightly, as if he had thought of something interesting.
"Perfect timing. The newly appointed lord of the Western Regions is currently in the Natural God Dynasty."
"If you're feeling bored, you could go check him out."
“The mark we left in the Spirit of the Azure Sky has loosened considerably.”
"Clearly, that little guy has already come into contact with a portion of the power of authority, and has even come up with some interesting things."
As they talked, Yun Jingguizhen couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Clearly, Lynn was able to forcefully create a Lord of Life within the framework of the gods' civilization.
Even he found it quite interesting.
Meanwhile, Kita, who had remained silent until now, had a slight flicker in her beautiful eyes upon hearing this.
Especially when she heard the name "Lynn," she seemed thoughtful and nodded slightly.
"Yes. That's fine too."
Then, she gently lifted her skirt and bowed gracefully and naturally to Yun Jing Gui Zhen.
"Then I shall take my leave. Lord Yun Jing Gui Zhen."
As soon as he finished speaking, the space rippled slightly.
The next instant, the golden-haired figure vanished without a trace, and the entire square returned to silence.
Yun Jing Guizhen, however, was completely unconcerned, showing neither displeasure nor any sense of being offended.
This way of getting along might seem very strange in other places, but it seems perfectly natural between him and Kita-tori.
After all, under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for a lord and His Majesty the Moon to be so casual with each other, let alone act so equally.
Especially those like Yun Jing Gui Zhen, who stand at the pinnacle of the Radiant Moon realm.
When ordinary lords meet him, let alone talk to him so easily, they would probably even subconsciously slow down their breathing.
But Bei Niao was completely different. From beginning to end, she showed no restraint or awe, and Yun Jing Gui Zhen took it for granted, as if it were all meant to be this way.
This alone makes it clear that the relationship between the two is far more than just that of Her Majesty the Moon and the Lord.
Even that conversation just now about authority, the supreme god, and whether or not to expose oneself would probably seem quite enigmatic to outsiders.
The fact that Lord Bei Niao could have such a "riddler" conversation with Lord Huiyue, Yun Jing Gui Zhen, is enough to prove their relationship...
The plaza was tranquil and lush with greenery. Yun Jingguizhen watched as spring returned to all things, searching for any strange auras and investigating any possible contingencies from the divine civilization...
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Time flows on, and the cultivation tower deep within the Lord's Mansion of the Western Forest Domain remains serene.
The towering pagoda, with its flowing array patterns, seemed to shut out the noise and chaos of the outside world.
Time passed quietly in this stillness.
Lynn originally thought that his seclusion would be interrupted by some things.
After all, the war outside the region had just ended, and there were still many things to be settled, both within the Natural God Dynasty and in the aftermath of the Radiant Moon Relic.
Therefore, before going into seclusion, he deliberately left the Lord of Life outside the cultivation tower, just in case.
However, to Lynn's surprise, this seclusion went surprisingly smoothly.
No one came looking for him, and nothing unexpected happened; it was as if the whole world had fallen silent.
Outside the cultivation tower, the Lord of Life, dressed in a green robe with a hood covering his face, stood there like an ancient, unmoving statue.
He neither cultivated nor spoke, but simply waited quietly, silently calculating the time in his mind.
"One day, two days, three days..."
"Ten days, twenty days, thirty days..."
"One month, two months, three months..."
Time continued to pass, but the cultivation tower remained as quiet as ever, without the slightest sign of abnormality, until the third month and thirteenth day.
boom!
The inside of the cultivation tower suddenly trembled slightly.
The next moment, an extremely powerful mental fluctuation suddenly erupted, like a long-dormant dragon opening its eyes.
However, this fluctuation only lasted for a moment, and before it could spread, it was quickly suppressed and eliminated by the layers of formations inside the cultivation tower.
The whole process was incredibly fast; if the Lord of Life had not been connected to Lynn's origin, he might not have even been able to perceive it.
At that moment, a faint blue light shone in the eyes of the Lord of Life, hidden in the shadow of his hood.
He had already sensed the result: his true form had successfully broken through and officially entered the mid-stage of the fifth-level Morning Star Wizard!
In three months and thirteen days, he broke through from the early stage of level five to the middle stage of level five. Such speed is absolutely amazing.
But for Lynn, it wasn't too unexpected.
After all, his accumulated knowledge far surpassed that of his peers, coupled with a wealth of insights into combat rules and the continuous boost from the principle of "Heaven rewards diligence."
This breakthrough was a natural outcome.
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Click!
As the heavy stone door slowly opened, the gate to the cultivation tower was finally revealed.
A tall, slender figure stepped out; it was none other than Lynn, who had been in seclusion for more than three months.
Compared to before his seclusion, his aura was now noticeably more composed and profound, with a subtle, regulated radiance flowing deep within his eyes, and every gesture he made carried a unique charm.
What's most striking is the barely concealed smile on his face; clearly, he's extremely satisfied with the results of his seclusion.
After Lynn stepped out of the cultivation tower, he simply raised his hand, and the Lord of Life transformed into a stream of azure light, merging back into his body.
At the same time, the Azure Sky Spirit, which was suspended in the outside world, transformed into a stream of light and fell into his palm.
After doing all this, Lynn slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.
Then, with a thought, the familiar panel reappeared before his eyes.
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Name: Lynn
Realm: Mid-stage Rank 5 Morning Star Wizard
Meditation Method: Blue Sky Meditation Method - Anchor of Resonance (21132/50000)
Level 4 Rule-Based Spell "Close to Heaven": Mastery (10000/10000)
Body Refining Secret Technique "The Body of a Martial Immortal": Volume 3 (20000/20000)
World Tree: Level 5 (Early Stage)
The Power of Rules: Creating Rules, Combat Rules
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Looking at the data on the panel, especially the column "Azure Sky Meditation Method - Resonance Anchor (21132/50000)," Lynn's lips couldn't help but curl up slightly.
The breakthrough was successful, and it was far more than just a breakthrough.
The foundation that had been built up was not fully digested and absorbed during this period of seclusion.
It not only helped him smoothly enter the mid-stage of level 5, but even after the breakthrough, he still retained a considerable amount of accumulated power.
This means that his cultivation speed will not slow down for some time to come.
According to Lynn's own estimation, even if he doesn't get any more special opportunities later.
With these remaining foundations alone, it's enough to push the anchor of resonance forward by several thousand points, and reaching around 25,000 shouldn't be a big problem.
Thinking of this, Lynn slowly put away the panel and then looked up into the distance.
The Ring of Life soared into the clouds, its countless branches obscuring the sky, while his gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, looking towards a more distant future.
"Mid-stage of level five... Next is late-stage of level five. After that, it's level five perfection."
"And then... a level six Morning Star Wizard."
Lynn's eyes gleamed.
Although the next change of lords is still decades away.
But for the Morning Star Wizard, decades are but a blink of an eye.
At that time, those level six Morning Star wizards who have been in seclusion for a long time will emerge, those powerful figures who have traveled beyond the realm will return, and even some veteran powerhouses who are half-step Morning Star realm may participate in the competition.
His biggest weakness right now is precisely his cultivation level, so he must grow stronger before that and become qualified to compete for the next lord's position! (End of Chapter)