"The world of the Ancient Wizard Civilization..." The old man's eyes filled with reminiscence as he continued speaking to Richard with a hint of emotion. "It was truly a world people longed for beyond measure.
"At the beginning of the Ancient Wizard Civilization, they did indeed go through a difficult period. They had to face countless natural disasters and Singular Species. For the continuation of civilization, innumerable Wizards bled and sacrificed themselves.
"But after several generations of Wizards, things began to change. Some powerful individuals, due to their talents, traveled very far down the path of Wizards and held up a protective umbrella over civilization. They began leading the lives of the entire civilization forward. One of the milestones was the Dawn Project."
"The Dawn Project?"
"Yes, the Dawn Project. As its name implies, it was a vast plan representing a bright future. Its successful implementation laid the foundation for the Ancient Wizard Civilization to reach its peak."
"Then what exactly did this plan involve?"
"The specifics... put simply, it was a complete transformation of every living individual in Wizard civilization, from top to bottom, altering the very essence of life.
"After the transformation, there did not seem to be much difference on the surface, but internally, they leaped from ordinary lifeforms into exceptional lifeforms several levels above—possessing nearly limitless potential, nearly limitless capacity for growth, considerable combat power, considerable vitality, and immense creativity.
"I can put it this way: after the Dawn Project was implemented, there were no longer any mortals in the entire Ancient Wizard Civilization. Even a newborn infant had blood carrying extraordinary power flowing through its veins. And once that infant grew into an adult, as long as they received complete training, they could naturally become a Level 1 Wizard—as easily as drinking water."
"Level 1