Chapter 2898: Transition
"Yuanshi is waking up."
Professor Simon, vice principal of Starry Sky Academy, stood with his arms folded, his expression grave.
"Indeed... it is waking up."
Professor Li from Potions Studies stepped forward and stood at the edge of the terrace. His light body seemed as though the mountain wind could blow it away at any moment. His voice was soft, yet it clearly carried across Lotus Peak. "—All wizards below the High-Tier Registered Wizard rank, immediately cast 'Stone Firmament' and ensure your own safety."
Stone Firmament was a Guardian Magic that formed a translucent, earth-yellow rocky mountain above its caster. It could withstand the vast majority of physical attacks and some magical attacks. Its only drawback was that the translucent shield it created somewhat obstructed a wizard's vision.
They were just about to witness a Legendary Grade being awaken.
Many lower-ranked wizards were reluctant to leave and hesitated at Professor Li's command.
"Isn't Yuanshi wearing the 'Phoenix Robe'? We should be safe, shouldn't we?" A young wizard immediately asked his companion hesitantly. "—And we're so far away. What danger could there be?"
The Phoenix Robe was the eggshell-thin layer of light enveloping Yuanshi and Taiyi. In theory, it could endure the intrusion of Legendary auras and isolate conflicts between the auras of different laws. It was equivalent to placing a safety barrier between Yuanshi and the many wizards below Lotus Peak.
Someone beside them nodded in agreement. "The Archwizards are all up there. As they say, 'when the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up.' We're hiding beneath their feet. Nothing can possibly happen to us..."
Before the words had even faded.
Crack.
A thunderclap-like sound exploded beside everyone's ears.
Immediately afterward.
Rumble, rumble.
The deafening roar went on without end. The entire world suddenly began