Chapter 491 - 246: Plane Pearl

Chapter 491: Chapter 246: Plane Pearl

"Congratulations, Master Pei Ze."

Leiot’s resonant voice rang out, his form of address for Pei Ze now more respectful.

"It seems it won’t be long before Chenxi City has another Rule Wizard."

"You flatter me, Elder Leiot. It’s still a long way off." Pei Ze smiled and shook his head.

This wasn’t false modesty; he simply understood that mastering the Rule of Space was a long and arduous path.

If it had been the Rule of Lightning, on the other hand, he was confident he could break through and advance in thirty or forty years.

"That’s still incredible."

Tining gazed at Pei Ze with adoration.

"I’ve heard that it takes many Wizards over a thousand years to advance to the sixth level."

Compared to those Wizards, it was no exaggeration to call Pei Ze’s speed of advancement monstrous.

Pei Ze glanced at Tining, a light flashing in his eyes.

"You’ve broken through to the fifth level."

"Yes." A brilliant smile lit up Tining’s face. "I just broke through two months ago."

The Half Deer Maiden’s aptitude was exceptional to begin with. Otherwise, she never could have reached the fourth level relying solely on the dense Wood Elemental Energy of the Ancient Forest Plane, completely without resource support.

After moving to a cultivation environment like the Ancient Tree Courtyard, which was even more abundant in energy, and with plenty of resources to support her, her breakthrough to the fifth level was to be expected.

After chatting for a little longer, Pei Ze left the Ancient Tree Courtyard and flew straight out of the Wizard Tower.

The moment he emerged from the Wizard Tower, Pei Ze sharply sensed eight hidden waves of Spirit abruptly descend and wash over him.

One of them was particularly familiar.

However, they only lasted for an instant before the eight waves of Spirit retracted.

Pei Ze’s eyes glinted, but he simply smiled, unconcerned.

Although he wasn’t well-acquainted with the members of the Dawn Council, he figured the waves of Spirit he had just felt must have belonged to the Council’s eight current Councillors.

And the one that felt particularly familiar was, of course, from his teacher, Mo Weng.

Pei Ze flew straight toward the source of the Spirit waves—the Wizard Tower where Mo Weng resided.

Before long, he arrived in front of the Wizard Tower.

A Teleportation Gate slowly opened in the space before him. Pei Ze took a step forward, disappeared into the portal, and emerged in a living room on the other side.

Mo Weng and a white-haired Wizard were standing in the living room, watching him with complex expressions.

There were traces of both amazement and disbelief in their gazes.

"Master."

Pei Ze first greeted Mo Weng, then turned to the white-haired Wizard. After a moment’s thought, he deduced the man’s identity.

He placed a hand on his chest in a salute. "It’s a pleasure to meet you for the first time, Master Xi Nan."

The only member of the Dawn Council with such distinctive white hair was the Vice-Chairman, Xi Nan.

He was also the only Sixth-level Wizard to hold the rank of Vice-Chairman.

With the Rule Wizards uninvolved in mundane affairs, it was no exaggeration to call him the de facto Chairman of the Dawn Council.

"Just Xi Nan is fine." Xi Nan gave Pei Ze a long, measuring look. "According to the Dawn Council’s rules, any Wizard who advances to the sixth level automatically becomes a Councillor. Our status is now equal, so there’s no need for honorifics."

Mo Weng chimed in with a smile. "That’s right. In fact, we should be the ones calling you Councillor Pei now."

There was unconcealed amazement and gratification in Mo Weng’s voice.

Even though he had long expected that advancing to the sixth level would be no difficult feat for Pei Ze, he had never imagined the day would come so soon.

Just three months ago, the Council was still discussing whether Pei Ze could achieve his breakthrough before the Holy Land qualification battle.

At the time, with the exception of Mo Weng himself, the other Councillors, Xi Nan included, had been pessimistic about the prospect.

Who would have thought that a mere three months later, Pei Ze would advance to become a Sixth-level Wizard? How could anyone not be astonished?

"Your promotion to Sixth-level Wizard at this time is a good thing for Chenxi City." Xi Nan changed the subject. "Are you aware of the qualification battle for the Holy Land?"

"I know a little."

At the mention of it, Pei Ze’s expression grew a little more solemn.

Aside from informing Mo Weng of his promotion, his main purpose for seeking him out this time was to inquire about the Holy Land qualification battle.

After deciding to comprehend the Rule of Space, Pei Ze had resolved to obtain a qualification to enter the Holy Land no matter what.

Only in the Holy Land, a place where legend claimed every blade of grass and every tree was formed from the condensation of Rules, could he accelerate his comprehension of the Rule of Space.

Xi Nan nodded slightly and continued, "The next qualification battle for the Holy Land will be held in two years and two months. The trials will be conducted on a Wizard City basis. Of the two hundred fifty-six Wizard Cities in the entire alliance, ultimately only the Sixth-level Wizards from five of them will be able to enter the Holy Land to study."

Pei Ze’s eyes flickered.

’The competition is between Wizard Cities?’

’Doesn’t that mean the Wizard Cities with the most Sixth-level Wizards have the advantage?’

’No wonder Xi Nan said my promotion at this time was a good thing.’

"In terms of the number of Sixth-level Wizards, we are not at an advantage."

"Out of the two hundred fifty-six Wizard Cities, seventeen of them have a double-digit number of Sixth-level Wizards. Silver Stream City has the most, with a full fifteen Sixth-level Wizards."

"Defeating these Wizard Cities to claim one of the five qualification spots will be no easy task."

Xi Nan turned to look at Pei Ze and said in a solemn voice:

"Which Rule do you intend to comprehend? I have a number of rare items related to Rules that might be able to help you."

Pei Ze understood immediately. Xi Nan was planning to help him improve his strength as much as possible over the next two-plus years, so he would be ready for the impending Holy Land qualification battle.

Naturally, he wasn’t about to refuse such a generous offer, so he replied at once:

"The Rule of Space."

The moment he spoke, both Xi Nan and Mo Weng froze, momentarily wondering if they had misheard him.

"The Rule of Space?"