Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy-Chapter 492 - 490: King of the Long Sky

Chapter 492: Chapter 490: King of the Long Sky

“Morris, how tall is this Peak of Truth?”

“9,999.9 meters.”

“That precise?”

“Could the measurements taken by us sorcerers be imprecise? Oh no! I forgot to descend the airship earlier, later we’ll have to walk step by step to the ground. President Hardy’s residence is at the very top, at a height of 5,999.9 meters from the ground.”

As the Cloud Shuttle drew closer to the Peak of Truth, Ivan noticed that this peculiar mountain was indeed bare, with no vegetation whatsoever.

The reason wasn’t difficult to discern; the soil and rock that made up the mountain contained an unusually high amount of metal, which also gave the entire peak a pale golden color.

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In the middle of the Peak of Truth were three horizontal bands, upper, middle, and lower, which served as three ground platforms. On these platforms stood sorcerer towers, which were also a pale golden color, making them appear as one with the Peak of Truth.

In fact, as Morris had mentioned, even the highest platform was only 5,999.9 meters up, not much taller than the middle section of the Peak of Truth.

There were nine corners and nine facets on the Peak of Truth, with platforms on each face not interconnected.

Only one seven-tiered sorcerer tower stood on the highest platform, and the Cloud Shuttle made its way straight to one of them, soon gently docking alongside the ground near the tower.

“There are only nine sorcerer towers on this layer, with President Hardy occupying one of them. This exclusive privilege is what being a Great Sage entails. This layer is also known as ‘The Great Sage’s Court’ or ‘The Court of the Void King.’

Below are the ‘Arcane Court’ and ‘The Great Scholars’ Court,’ totaling ninety-nine residences across three levels.

These eighty-one sorcerer towers are the desires of all sorcerers’ hearts. Regardless of their unassuming exterior, there are definitely wonders within, so it’s not merely a simplistic residence—you must not miss out on this during your visit here,” Morris said seriously to Ivan, his words filled with immense aspiration.

However, he knew his place; unless he possessed the great fortune of Elder Hotter, it was unlikely for him to ever obtain one of those towers in his lifetime.

“Is that so? Then I shall seize the opportunity to have a look. Care to join me?” Seeing Morris speak so earnestly made Ivan somewhat intrigued.

“No, you don’t have to look for it. Someone will soon come to fetch you and take you to your new residence alone. We don’t have such qualifications and can’t join such excitement,” Morris shook his head.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Ivan nodded slightly and strolled to the rear deck of the Cloud Shuttle.

His gaze swept over the landscape, experiencing a sense of grandeur as he took in the vast majority of Truth City with one view, invoking a swell of pride in his heart.

Looking up, he saw only the encircling clouds and the soft brilliance of light, without a glimpse of the High Council.

“The High Council isn’t visible from down here,” mentioned Morris.

“That’s fine, it doesn’t feel oppressive,” Ivan turned away his gaze.

“Ivan, I need to return to the O’baba Family. If I’m not back in time, you must notify me when you leave.”

“Of course.”

With Ivan’s affirmation, Morris disembarked from the Cloud Shuttle. There were steps in the middle of this layer leading downwards, as the Peak of Truth obviously forbade flying; he had to walk down to the ground.

Ivan didn’t see President Hardy come out. After looking around for a while, he returned to his room on the Cloud Shuttle.

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Elsewhere.

At the highest level of the Peak of Truth just the same, Tanaya and Gerry waited quietly outside a seven-tiered sorcerer tower.

Moments later, a light breeze descended, transforming into a graceful figure dancing in a light veil.

“Tanaya, Lord Califer has asked for you to come in.”

“Thank you, Daisy.”

“He’s in the library; you can go ahead on your own. I’ll chat with Gerry.”

Daisy served as an attendant to the King of the Long Sky. Tanaya nodded at her words; Combat Energy formed wings on her back, and she flew towards the high part of the tower.

Her somewhat strange appearance made Daisy take a few more glances.

“It seems Miss Tanaya has stepped out of her gloom.”

“Yes, she has found a glimmer of hope.”

“Do tell.”

“——”

While they were speaking, Tanaya entered the sorcerer tower from the fifth floor and, guided by another servant, made her way familiarly to a hall full of bookshelves, which was very spacious.

No one was to be seen inside, so Tanaya deliberately lightened her footsteps as she searched along row after row of bookshelves.

Sure enough, beside a certain row, she found an elder in a green robe with white hair and a silver beard, looking haggard, no different from an ordinary old man.

“Tanaya pays her respects to Wind Ancestor.”

Seeing the elder lift his head to look at her, Tanaya hastily stepped forward to greet him, the man before her known as the ‘King of the Long Sky,’ revered as number one in the sorcerer world.

“Heh-heh, you’ve grown quite a bit, child. Come here knowing not to make trouble now,” Hotter said with an affectionate smile.

“Ah, Wind Ancestor, why do you bring that up again? Didn’t we agree not to mention it? That time was only my first visit here, and I didn’t know who you were, it wasn’t intentional,”

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Tanaya replied somewhat relieved, and she refuted with a tinge of embarrassment.

“I’ve been informed that your family has recently arranged a marriage for you, and you’re quite dissatisfied with it?”

“Mm.”

Wind Ancestor’s next sentence made her tense again, with so many grievances she wanted to express that turned into a single word at her lips, as she nodded vigorously at the same time.

“Then why didn’t you come to me about it? Don’t you trust me, your Wind Ancestor?” Hotter asked again.

“No, that’s not it, I just—just—” Tanaya shook her head continuously, her eyes involuntarily brimming with tears, looking like an abandoned cub.

“Just what?” Hotter gently stroked her head.

“I just don’t want you to see me in this wretched state and didn’t want to disappoint you again,” his gesture gave Tanaya great courage; she voiced the thoughts buried deep in her heart.

“Silly child, you do look much more spirited now. Can you tell me what happened?”

“Mm, a few years ago, I thought of a plan and went to Sky Flow Valley to find someone able to help me; his name is ‘Ivan Marichardon’—”

Under the loving gaze of the King of the Long Sky, Tanaya seemed to pour out all the grievances in her heart, word by word, detailing her recent ordeals.

By the time she fully regained her senses, all that should and shouldn’t have been said, had been spoken.

Suddenly Tanaya remembered, indeed, at the side of Wind Ancestor, such curious and mighty strengths existed that could draw in one’s spirit, the influence coming from a unique force field around a Level 5 Sorcerer, part of the Soul Power’s might.

Her emotions had been unstable just now, and she had been unwittingly affected.

“Wind Ancestor, how can you bully the younger generation like this?”

Tanaya was annoyed to the point of anger, glaring at the renowned King of the Long Sky.

“Heh-heh, I remember specifically warning you, who let you, silly child, not be careful? Isn’t it quite good like this? So you prefer another girl from the Gardner Family, you still have such a unique style,” Hotter said with a chuckle.

“You don’t mind?” Tanaya asked in surprise.

“Mind what? Don’t underestimate a sorcerer’s tolerance,” Hotter replied. “Let’s not talk about this. As for the Knight’s Path you mentioned, I really didn’t know about this intrigue.

But I have heard of the ‘Justice Ancestor God,’ indeed a remarkable figure in the Star Realm, worthy of admiration.”

“Sorcerer Ivan said, the Knight’s Path is the Life Path, life can bring miracles, and it might also allow me to escape my current predicament, do you think there’s some truth to it?”

Even the King of the Long Sky showed admiration for the Justice Ancestor God, so Tanaya’s heart inevitably swelled with more hope, and she quickly asked her most urgent question.

“No need to rush.”

Hotter held a book in one hand and waited with the other spread out.

Tanaya had no choice but to conceal the trepidation in her heart, accompanying him in silence, waiting for something.

A few seconds later, a purple transparent Crystal Ball drifted down from somewhere, landing precisely into Hotter’s open palm, and began emitting a green glow upon settling.

“Wind Ancestor, this—this can’t be!”

Tanaya’s face showed shock upon seeing this; she knew what it was.

Wasn’t this the ‘Truth Crystal Ball,’ known as the authority of the Void King, not to be used lightly unless for significant matters in the sorcerer world? She had no right to trouble Wind Ancestor to use the Truth Crystal Ball.

“Keep quiet, little Tanaya.”

Hotter shushed her quietly, and Tanaya involuntarily closed her mouth.

But she was anxious; she wasn’t yet worthy of using such a precious item.

Little did she know, her every move was observed by Hotter, who inwardly sighed, this silly child’s confidence had been lost by half; perhaps choosing another path was indeed wise.