novellaaa Chapter 478 The True Face of the Wizarding World, the Pinnacle of Star Civilization
Chapter 478 The True Face of the Wizarding World, the Pinnacle of Star Civilization
Lynn was naturally familiar with the wizarding world, after all, he was born in the wizarding world, and as a Morning Star wizard, he also held a councilor-level seat in the Wizarding Council.
If the entire wizarding world is likened to a mortal kingdom, then councilors like Lynn are equivalent to the noble class within that kingdom, who possess fiefdoms and power.
Over the years, he has left the wizarding world more than once, traversing planes, crossing star seas, and traveling to many extraterrestrial worlds, gaining considerable knowledge of the vast universe.
However, this time was ultimately different.
After the war between the Natural Gods and other realms ended, Lynn did not return to the Wizarding World using the interdimensional teleportation array as usual.
Instead, she hitched a ride on the coattails of Nishiha, the radiant moon goddess.
Following the other, they traversed the vast universe and returned to the wizarding world in person.
The "return" here refers to a return in the true sense.
It is not about arriving instantly through a spatial channel, nor about traversing endless distances via a teleportation array.
Instead, it takes the most primitive and intuitive approach, gradually approaching the wizarding world from beyond the vast starry sky.
This was the first time for Lynn, so he couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation.
After all, even after living in the wizarding world for hundreds of years, it's hard not to feel a sense of being "blinded by a leaf".
We know it is great, we know it is vast, yet we can never truly see its full picture.
But now, looking down on the wizarding world from outside the universe, it is clearly a different scene altogether.
And so began a long voyage through the stars.
After an unknown amount of time, Lynn finally sensed the approach of the wizarding world.
This feeling did not come from sight, but from the gift of the morning star within him.
As the distance between them continued to shrink, the connection originating from the very source of the wizarding civilization became increasingly clear.
Warm, peaceful, and comfortable, it felt as if a wanderer who had been away for a long time had finally returned to his hometown.
In addition, the scenery in the universe has also changed significantly.
Under normal circumstances, stars in the universe are often scattered.
The distance between one star and another is often unimaginably long.
Looking around, besides the cold and darkness, there is only boundless emptiness.
However, at this moment, as they get closer to the wizarding world...
The stars Lynn saw were still enormous, but their density had clearly increased.
In ordinary star fields, there are usually only a handful of stars scattered throughout.
Therefore, the number of stars in this area has increased at least tenfold.
Moreover, such star fields are not just one or two places, but one after another.
Like a sea of stars, it is dazzling and magnificent.
This clearly violates the laws of natural evolution of the universe.
However, the wizard civilization was not the only one capable of doing this.
Lynn was no stranger to this.
The realm of the gods, Tianyu, is capable of devouring one plane after another, incorporating them into its divine system.
As a highly advanced civilization, the wizarding civilization naturally possesses similar great power.
Moving stars, transporting galaxies, and reshaping the cosmos.
For a great being of advanced civilization, this is not an inconceivable thing.
However, the wizarding civilization rarely takes such large-scale actions.
Even when they do take action, it is often with a strong purpose, and what we are seeing now is clearly such a case.
Those densely distributed star clusters, star fields, and dimensional worlds have all had their positions artificially adjusted.
Like stars surrounding the moon, they encircled the wizarding world, eventually forming a vast and boundless realm of civilization.
From afar, it seems as if the brilliance of the entire universe is converging towards that great world.
Lynn could even imagine it.
If one lived on these stars, what would one see when looking up at the sky?
It might not be a monotonous night sky, but a dazzling celestial river constructed from countless stars, planes, and civilizations.
Billions of stars intertwine, reflecting the splendor of all worlds, and at the very center of all that brilliance lies the true core of the wizarding civilization.
That great world that rules over countless planes, suppresses billions of stars, and is not to be underestimated by many advanced civilizations—the Wizarding World.
At the same time, Lynn couldn't help but think of the official flag of the Wizarding Council.
The flag bears a highly symbolic design.
A magnificent sun hangs high in the center, while beyond the sun, countless brilliant stars and a vast galaxy revolve around it.
When Lynn saw that flag in the past, he only felt that it was magnificent and grand, but he never really understood its meaning.
Only now, after witnessing this scene with his own eyes, did he suddenly understand.
The galaxy and stars surrounding the sun on the flag were none other than the vast and boundless starry sky corridor that he was now seeing.
Countless stars, planes, and civilizations converge here, surrounding the wizarding world in layers, like a dazzling bridge spanning the universe.
Just as Lynn was immersed in the scene before him, Xiye, who was standing next to him, spoke up to explain.
Clearly, he knew this was Lynn's first time observing the wizarding world from an outsider's perspective.
"This is the first line of defense in the wizarding world."
west Ye stood with her hands behind her back, her maple leaf robe swaying gently in the starry breeze.
“Those star seas, stars, and dimensional worlds were not formed naturally, but were personally orchestrated and arranged by the Wizard Council.”
"The entire starry sky corridor together forms a vast system covering the periphery of the wizarding world."
"Any alien civilization, dimensional fleet, or even large-scale spatial fluctuations will be detected immediately upon entering this area."
west Ye paused slightly at this point.
He then added:
"Of course, when I say Wizard Council, I mean the actual headquarters of Wizard Council."
"That is the star city that is famous throughout the entire universe."
Upon hearing this, Lynn's eyes flickered slightly.
A distant memory involuntarily surfaced in my mind.
That was when he had just been promoted to Morning Star Wizard and was making his first trip to Mountain City to officially become a member of the Wizard Council.
The Whiteheart Tower Master and the Nightshade Wizard who accompanied him at the time introduced him to some of the most representative great cities in the wizarding world.
Back then, I was full of longing for everything.
Now, a century has passed in the blink of an eye.
The scenes from the past still seem vivid in my mind.
"The Star City that stretches across the void of the universe is the headquarters of the Wizarding Council."
"The ocean city of the Western Regions floats on the eternal waves and is an academic sanctuary that countless scholars and explorers yearn for."
"The winter city of the northern region is built deep in the frozen wasteland, where the cold wind freezes the starlight and ice and snow cover the world."
"As for the Southern Region where we are located, it is centered around a city built against the mountains and connected to the four directions by the earth's veins."
The words from the past seemed to echo in my ears once again.
Lynn was momentarily dazed.
Before we knew it.
He had grown from a newcomer who had just been promoted to the Morning Star to the lord who now ruled the Western Regions.
Over the years, he had seen both the mountain city and the renowned, bountiful city of the Eastern Region.
But the one city in the starry sky, located at the center of the highest power in the wizarding world, was one that he had never seen with his own eyes.
Just then, west Ye shook his head.
"We're in a rush this time."
"I won't take you to visit the Starry City."
"If you have the chance in the future, go and take a look for yourself."
Upon hearing this, Lynn nodded slightly.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't curious.
He was equally interested in the legendary headquarters of the Wizarding Council.
But there's really no rush.
After all, that's no ordinary place.
That was the core of power in the entire wizarding civilization, gathering countless ancient councilors, legendary scholars, and the top figures from various factions.
Not to mention His Majesty the Moon, even the great beings above the Moon have probably been residing there for a long time.
After all, it bears the important responsibility of coordinating the entire civilization and guarding the first line of defense.
In a sense, Star City is no longer just a city, but the true central brain of the wizard civilization.
Thinking of this, Lynn couldn't help but look into the distance again.
Countless stars converge into a sea, vast and majestic, slowly revolving around the wizarding world.
And in the deepest part of that sea of stars, a great city spanning the universe and ruling over all worlds stands quietly among the stars.
Although it is invisible to the naked eye, just thinking about its existence is enough to inspire awe.
That is the holy land that countless wizards pursue throughout their lives, and also the most solid bulwark of the entire wizarding civilization.
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Maple Leaf Avenue stretches across the starry sky. Along the way, west Ye and Lynn exchange a few words from time to time. Sometimes Lynn asks questions, and sometimes west Ye gives casual explanations.
If someone who didn't know the situation saw this, they would most likely think it was a teacher instructing a student.
However, upon closer inspection, one will find that this is not the case, because the interaction between the two is too natural.
There was little distinction between superiors and inferiors, nor any deliberate attempt to maintain a difference in status; it was more like two long-time friends having a casual chat.
This scene naturally caught the eye of Nan Shuang, who remained silent throughout.
In fact, although she hadn't said a word since leaving the Rogue plane, her attention hadn't truly left the two of them.
Especially Lynn, she certainly knew that Lynn was the lord's successor personally chosen by Xiye.
It could even be said that Lynn, an outsider with no connections, was able to quickly secure the position of lord of the Western Regions entirely due to west Ye's strong support, which enabled him to obtain the position.
The problem is that she still doesn't know what their relationship is.
Master and apprentice? It's not impossible, in fact, it's quite possible.
However, if it were truly a simple master-disciple relationship, it would not explain the almost equal way the two interacted.
So here's the question: a mere level 5 Morning Star Wizard...
No, Lynn was only a level four wizard when he first arrived.
How did this level four wizard establish such a close relationship with the former Lord of the Morning Star, now His Majesty the Radiant Moon?
Nan Shuang gently pursed her red lips, her icy blue eyes sweeping over the two of them, her doubts growing stronger.
In the end, however, she still didn't ask anything, because she clearly had no interest in actively communicating with Xiye at the moment.
So the three of them continued along the maple leaf avenue.
At the end of the Great Road lies the Wizarding World, surrounded by countless stars and planes.
It is worth mentioning that, as the first line of defense on the outermost edge of the Wizarding World, the Star Corridor is under extremely high security.
Normally, ordinary Morning Star wizards need to go through layers of checks to enter and exit.
Even those at the Morning Star Extreme level.
While they wouldn't be stopped or questioned, they would at least restrain themselves, abide by the rules, and give the wizards stationed there enough respect. No one would dare to barge in recklessly.
However, the Moonlit Crown is an existence on another level.
Today's Xiye clearly has that qualification.
The Maple Leaf Avenue stretches from the depths of the universe, traversing countless star seas, and unfolds directly into the interior of the Wizarding World.
Its scale was undeniably grand, and the many wizards in the Starry Sky Corridor had naturally already noticed this scene.
However, no one stepped forward to stop them, and no one dared to be so reckless as to check the identity of a Radiant Moon Lord.
In fact, those who can guard the Starry Sky Corridor are not ordinary wizards; some of them are at the Radiant Moon level and have been stationed there for a long time.
For them, identifying their identities is far too easy.
The number of Moonlit Sovereigns in the entire wizarding world is limited, and each one is recorded. Their identities can be easily discerned simply by their aura.
As Lynn traversed the Starry Sky Corridor, he suddenly noticed that west Ye's expression seemed to have undergone an extremely subtle change.
He raised his eyebrow slightly, then returned to normal.
If Lynn hadn't possessed remarkable observational skills, he might not have even noticed. However, he quickly realized that it was most likely that another of the Radiant Moon Lords guarding this place had secretly exchanged a few words with Xiye.
However, that level of communication was beyond his and Nan Shuang's comprehension.
Therefore, the two were completely unaware of this and continued to gaze at the vast and magnificent starry sky corridor around them.
Countless planes float in the void, stars intertwine to form rivers, and traces of civilizations crisscross among them, creating a magnificent spectacle that is breathtaking.
Amidst this scene, west Ye led Lynn and Nan Shuang forward, almost as if they were in an empty field, easily passing through the first line of defense on the outermost edge of the wizarding world.
Of course, all of this only applies to native wizards in the wizarding world.
If the visitors were from other civilizations, the treatment would be completely different.
From identity verification to soul fluctuation detection; from civilization imprint review to rule and authority confirmation.
I don't know how many procedures it involves.
Even a powerful being from a higher civilization could not possibly enter the wizarding world so easily.
After all, while the wizarding civilization is tolerant, caution and vigilance are always the primary principles when it comes to the core of the civilization.
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After leaving the Starry Sky Corridor, what came into view was not the Wizarding World itself.
The maple leaf avenue beneath their feet continued to stretch forward, leading to a vast and boundless cosmic vacuum.
The Wizarding World still floats in the distance, seemingly close at hand, but in reality, it is still quite a long distance away.
Lynn was not surprised by this.
After all, no civilization can build its defenses directly adjacent to its core area; otherwise, once the first line of defense is breached, the enemy can quickly reach the heart of the territory.
There must be a sufficiently wide strategic buffer zone between the defense line and the core area.
And this vast vacuum before us clearly bears this responsibility.
Looking around, it seemed empty and quiet, but in reality, Lynn could faintly sense countless obscure fluctuations hidden within.
Those are the traces left behind by various detection arrays, spatial traps, and early warning systems during their operation.
In addition, one can occasionally see streaks of light flashing by in the distance; those are the wizard legions and law enforcers responsible for patrolling this area.
Normally, any unauthorized intruders are closely monitored and, if necessary, even suppressed.
However, for Xiye, these are obviously not problems.
As His Majesty the Radiant Moon, he possesses extremely high authority.
Therefore, the journey has been smooth and unimpeded.
Soon, the three of them crossed the entire buffer zone.
And it was at this moment that the second line of defense, in its true sense, finally appeared before Lynn.
Not bad.
While buffer zones are important, they are ultimately only one part of the defense system.
The real second line of defense was the massive magic circle that enveloped the entire wizarding world.
Looking into the distance, one could see that an indescribable, enormous curtain of light covered the sky and earth around the Wizarding World.
Its scale is so vast that it cannot be measured by the naked eye, with countless extremely complex witchcraft patterns interwoven on it.
Sometimes it shines brightly like a flowing starry river, and sometimes it dims as if it were asleep.
But no matter how things change, that heavy and vast sense of oppression always remains, as if you would be completely exposed if you got too close.
Looking at the scene before him, Lynn couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
The first line of defense is responsible for detecting the enemy, while the second line of defense is responsible for identifying the enemy.
Any entity, even if it successfully traverses the Starry Sky Corridor and the buffer zone, must ultimately undergo the scrutiny of this protective array.
Bloodline, soul, mental fluctuations, authority imprints, civilizational marks...
No anomaly can escape its detection.
However, for Lynn and his two companions, all of this was just a formality, since they were native wizards of the wizarding world.
As the Maple Leaf Avenue pierced through the magic array's light barrier, the power that enveloped heaven and earth only rippled slightly for a moment before returning to calm.
Without any hindrance, the three easily passed through the second line of defense.
As the distance closed, the vast wizarding world finally became clearer and clearer before Lynn's eyes.
At the same time, something else suddenly came to Lynn's mind: his good friend, the Sea Emperor of Surging Waves.
The other party originated from a deep-sea civilization, and the deep-sea civilization and the wizarding world have long maintained a very stable relationship of communication.
Even near the mountain city, a rainbow corridor and cross-border teleportation system connecting the deep-sea civilization were established.
On the surface, it seems that the creatures of the deep-sea civilization could easily enter the wizarding world.
In reality, the situation is far more complex than that.
Because those rainbow corridors and teleportation portals connecting to outside civilizations are never built directly in the heart of the Wizarding World.
Their landing points were almost all located near the various branches of the Wizarding Council.
In other words.
Visitors from outside civilizations are placed under the surveillance of the Wizarding Council the moment they step into the wizarding world.
It can be said that from the moment they entered, they have been living under the watchful eye of the Wizarding Council.
Any unusual behavior will be detected immediately.
Besides.
More importantly, not all civilizations are qualified to establish such a passage with the wizarding world.
To build the Rainbow Corridor and establish an interdimensional teleportation system, one must first pass the long and rigorous review process of the wizarding civilization.
Civilization assessment, historical investigation, strength review, credit record... none of these can be omitted.
Only civilizations that have been proven free of potential threats over countless years and have established long-term friendly relations with wizarding civilizations are qualified to receive such treatment.
Therefore, those civilizations of unknown origin, those civilizations with a history of betrayal, those civilizations with ambiguous stances and potential risks, and even those civilizations that are simply not familiar with each other, should be excluded.
They are not qualified to establish a direct teleportation channel to the interior of the Wizarding World.
After all, the reason why the wizard civilization has been able to stand firm in the universe for so long has never been just because of its powerful strength, but also because of its extremely strict caution and order.
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In the vast void, an unimaginably large plane floats silently.
At this moment, the three of them had already passed through layers of defenses and censorship systems and truly arrived in the outer region of the wizarding world.
Although it is still quite far from the main body of the Wizarding World, this distance is not enough to obscure its grandeur and magnificence.
At least, it allows people to glimpse its true outline.
When Lynn looked up, what first caught his eye was not a huge star, but a vast and boundless continent.
The continent stretches across the void of the universe, vast and boundless, seemingly without end, extending in all directions.
In the center of the continent lies a prosperous and thriving civilization, while further out lies an endless ocean, its waters stretching to the horizon with no end in sight.
As for the two ends of the ocean, a great sun and a bright moon hang respectively.
One on the left and one on the right, like two eternally burning magic lamps, or like a giant bowl turned upside down, enveloping the entire world.
This scene left Lynn slightly dazed.
Because this is completely different from most other dimensional worlds.
The Wizarding World has never been a single star; it is essentially a superplane in the form of a continent.
The heavens are round and the earth is square, the sun and the moon hang in the same sky—this is the most primitive and authentic appearance of the wizarding world.
That vast continent was further divided into numerous large regions.
The Eastern Region, the Southern Region, the Western Region, the Northern Region... each region is vast enough to accommodate countless civilizations and planes.
At this moment, the maple leaf avenue that stretches out from the west is connecting to the eastern region.
Therefore, what the three of them could see was only a corner of the Eastern Region.
Even so, that land was still breathtakingly vast.
Looking out, there is no boundary or end in sight.
As for other areas, they were completely obscured by distance and space, making them impossible to see.
Thinking of this, Lynn couldn't help but sigh softly.
It seems that my original idea of looking down on the entire wizarding world from outside the universe has ultimately failed.
Although I didn't get to see the complete wizarding world as I had hoped, the trip was still incredibly rewarding.
At least, he finally understood just how robust the wizarding world's defense system truly was.
Especially those three lines of defense; if it weren't for His Majesty west Ye personally leading the way...
With his status as a level 5 Morning Star Wizard, he'd probably still be obediently queuing up for inspection at the first line of defense.
Thinking of this, Lynn suddenly revealed a strange expression.
Many people might think that the Wizarding World only has two lines of defense.
The first path is the Starry Sky Corridor.
The second layer is a great array that protects the world.
But in fact, after actually arriving here, Lynn realized that there was an even more terrifying line of defense that always existed.
That is the will of the world.
Not bad.
The will of the Wizarding World itself is the last and strongest line of defense.
The first two lines of defense are responsible for screening and interception, while the world's will is responsible for suppression.
Even if a powerful being from any foreign civilization passes through the Star Corridor and crosses the protective array, once they truly enter the wizarding world, they will still be suppressed by the world's will.
The stronger a person is, the more obvious the suppression they often face.
Therefore, for outsiders, the entire wizarding world is a huge cage.
Here, they can never unleash their full potential.
In a sense, the will of the world is the last trump card of the wizarding civilization.
Just as Lynn was pondering, west Ye gently raised his hand, and Maple Leaf Avenue trembled slightly.
The next moment, the three of them instantly locked onto a certain area deep in the Eastern Region.
That place was none other than the location of the Natural God Dynasty.
At the same time, Lynn couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Only after experiencing all of this did he finally understand why the vast majority of Morning Star wizards did not choose to personally cross the universe to return when they went on expeditions.
Because it's just too much trouble.
In comparison, the Star Gate is so convenient it's almost touching.
Thinking of this, Lynn suddenly had a sudden realization.
In fact, the purpose of the Star Gate is to facilitate the Morning Star Wizards within the Wizarding World.
After all, interdimensional expeditions are extremely frequent, and if each time you have to go through all three lines of defense, the efficiency would be far too low.
Therefore, local wizards are generally exempt from the first two screening procedures.
Only the final confirmation of the world's will needs to be retained.
And that's actually safe enough.
Thinking of this, a distant memory suddenly surfaced in Lynn's mind.
That was before he entered the realm of formal wizardry; he was merely a junior apprentice.
An accident occurred at the Star Gate of the Spirit Eye Forge years ago.
Beings from outside civilizations forcibly entered the wizarding world, including one known as the "Saintess".
However, the opponent had only just passed through the Star Gate and hadn't even had a chance to display their power.
Above the heavens, the will of the world descends as divine punishment.
boom!
Just one strike.
The powerful saintess was killed on the spot, leaving no trace of her body.
Shortly thereafter, the Wizarding Council's law enforcement wizards arrived at the scene to investigate the entire incident.
Looking back now, Lynn finally understands the reason completely.
Because in the wizarding world, anyone who enters without permission is considered an outsider.
The first thing they faced was never the Wizarding Council, but the world's will, which hung high above all living beings. (End of Chapter)