Distant Worries and Immediate Anxieties
"My father once said that among the three of us siblings, I had the worst talent. He was very worried about me, but because I had the purest Bloodline of the Wizard World, he left me the most."
"As it turns out, my father was right back then. I have indeed failed his expectations, and I don't know where I can lead the Wizard World in the future," said Befu, Level-7 Peak True Spirit Magician dressed in a silver Magic Robe, with a sigh.
"Don't say that. Befu, you've already done very well. Our Wizard Civilization has achieved this in the last 170,000 years, Befu, you deserve a lot of credit!" Saneseus said seriously.
"Seventeen thousand years... It's been so long without me even realizing it," Befu sighed again.
Befu's self-blame stems from a dangerous prophecy received by the Wizard Civilization ten thousand years ago.
That was a prophecy from Master Shen'ao Nuoding, the only True Spirit-level astrologer in the Eastern Astrology Highlands.
The direction from which the danger originates has prompted the Wizard Civilization to be on high alert for nearly ten thousand years.
Most large forces in the Wizard World possess True Spirit Dominator -level powerhouses, and in recent years they have dispatched a large number of legions or vanguard forces to explore that star field.
In fact, they didn't even need the guidance of astrology; the Wizard Civilization had been wary of that star field since ancient times.
The dangerous prophecy finally arrived from the other side, which made the high-ranking Wizard Civilization wary and fearful, but it also made everyone somewhat prepared.
Especially those ancient beings who have lived for over 200,000 years and have some understanding of the ancient history and development trajectory of the Wizard World.
Befu and Saneseus could also be called "old relics," but in fact, there are beings in the Wizard World that are even older and more ancient than them, but they have basically stopped interfering.
The development and direction of Wizard Civilization are now basically in the hands of Befu, Saneseus, and others.
As for those ancient beings from the Ancient Era who have lived even longer and are almost forgotten, they will not show themselves unless there is a life-or-death crisis for the Wizard Civilization.
The prophecy from the Eastern Astrology Highlands ten thousand years ago was roughly at the same level.
Befu's own lack of strength deepened her worries and pressure.
If she were an eighth-level True Spirit Magician, the pressure would likely be much less.
"If only my sister hadn't left the Wizard Star Region, with her and her Zerg Legion, our chances of winning this crisis would have increased by at least 20%," Befu sighed.
Saneseus made no comment. He acknowledged the other party's strength, but the True Spirit Magician was even more convinced that the fate of Wizard Civilization should be in its own hands, rather than relying on any external force.
Of course, the sister that Befu mentioned is not an outsider to the Wizard Civilization, as she has at least half Wizard World blood in her body.
"I heard that the war between the Galente Federation and the Rose Dynasty Civilization is nearing its end?" Saneseus didn't want Befu to be in a depressed and self-blaming state, so he asked about something else.
Sure enough, when Saneseus asked about the important matter, Befu's mood changed noticeably, from a slight sense of self-reproach to competence and composure.
In fact, Befu's strength remained at the Level-7 Peak not entirely because her talent was inferior to her two younger siblings, but because Befu had too many things to worry about compared to her two younger siblings.
Mage gain power through Truth and knowledge, but when Mage are too distracted by other things, it inevitably hinders their cultivation and growth.
Beve has a much harder job than Thanesus. Thanesus only needs to worry about his own faction, but Beve manages three...
Furthermore, the vast resources and wealth she inherited from her father also caused Befu's power to be affected by too many external factors.
Despite being only a Level-7 Peak ruler, Befu possesses numerous top-tier World-Class Secret Treasure, making her fully capable of contending with Level-8 Dominator.
This is proof of Befu's formidable strength, but it is also because of this equipment that Befu's path to level eight has become much more difficult.
"The Galente Federation disregarded the peace agreement and brazenly launched a war against the Rose Dynasty Civilization, and chose the opportune moment when our Wizard Civilization was Cosmos Great World."
"The Galente Federation may have sensed something as well."
"And all indications suggest that this Technological Civilization has already reached the level of Top-Level Civilization, and has been deceiving us all along!" Befu said somewhat angrily, her chest heaving.
"Should we launch a war against the Galente Federation?" Saneseus asked.
After glancing at Saneseus, Befu took a deep breath and shook her head, saying, "It's not that simple. The difficulty of fighting against a Top-Level Civilization far exceeds that of fighting against a Large World."
"Although the Rose Dynasty Civilization has moved its Civilization Fire Seed and its remnants to our Saine's side, it does not mean that we should take charge of their affairs."
The Galente Federation, the Rose Dynasty Civilization, the Wizard World, the Cosmos Great World, and other top-tier World Civilization civilizations in the surrounding area had signed peace agreements for nearly 200,000 years prior.
But the so-called peace is as laughable as a blank sheet of paper in the face of such a huge power disparity.
Previously, the Wizard World, as Top-Level Civilization, had always been the center and focus of all surrounding World Civilization. Through its centripetal force, it continuously absorbed and attracted countless riches and powers from the surrounding areas, forming a powerful Wizard Alliance.
Clearly, the Galente Federation did not want to become an appendage of the Wizard Civilization. This World Civilization had also reached the level of Top-Level Civilization at some point and had been quietly accumulating strength for many years.
It wasn't until the Wizard World shifted its focus elsewhere, including to wars breaking out Saine's side the Nesser Star Region, that the Galente Federation launched a war of conquest against the Rose Dynasty Civilization, a war that has lasted for tens of thousands of years.
As large-scale World Civilization, the Rose Dynasty Civilization was far superior in strength to the Nesser Civilization.
However, under the sudden attack of the Galente Federation, which launched a full-scale war and mobilized the limits of its own civilization, the Rose Dynasty Civilization suffered defeat after defeat.
Of course, the fact that the Galente Federation managed to push the Rose Dynasty Civilization to this point in just ten thousand years also demonstrates the Galente Federation's formidable strength.
Many True Spirit Magician and Overlord-level Knight in the Wizard World believe that the Galente Federation did this specifically for the Wizard World to see.
In terms of the length of time it took to advance to the Top-Level Civilization and the accumulation of its foundation, the Wizard Civilization should still surpass the Galente Federation by a large margin.
The Galente Federation was also somewhat worried that the Wizard Civilization might retaliate later, using the peace agreement as leverage.
So they wanted to show off their strength so that the Wizard Civilization would hesitate to act against them.
Judging from the final outcome, there is indeed still controversy among many True Spirit-level Magician and Overlord-level Knight in the Wizard World regarding whether or not to wage war against the Galente Federation.
Two tigers cannot share one mountain. Putting aside the long-term concerns in astrological divination, at least immediate worries have already appeared.
Despite the immense and enduring legacy of the powerful Wizard Civilization civilization, there are still too many unstable factors and unknown setbacks ahead.
One can only imagine the immense pressure that Befu, True Spirit-level Magician in the Wizard World, endures.
Faced with this pressure, even Befu's desire to break through to the eighth level of True Spirit Magician was significantly diminished.