Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy

Time flies like an arrow, the sun and moon shuttle through the sky, and in a blink of an eye more than ten years have passed, gradually leading into Wizard Time—the year 3315 of the Betta Calendar.

Moon Stream Plane.

This is an exceptionally unique plane, where whether by day or night, an eternal full moon reveals itself in the firmament, and moonlight is always cast upon the earth and its myriad creatures.

Compared to planes bathed in sunlight, the light within the Moon Stream Plane is far less.

Even so, the Moon Stream Plane is home to countless beings who have bred and thrived, forming tribes and nations, narrating the extraordinary nature of this soil.

Among all the powers, a nation called 'Eternal Moon' is the most formidable.

This Eternal Moon Country is the realm of the moon people.

"Black Lion King, Fern Bridges!"

"Black Lion King, Fern Bridges!"

"Black Lion King, Fern Bridges!"

Under the high sky of a pink moon, the capital of the Eternal Moon Country is holding a grand transition of power; the old king suddenly died of illness, and after more than six months of negotiation, someone has finally ascended the king's throne.

The new king is none other than the Thirteenth Prince, Fern Bridges, titled the 'Black Lion King.'

This day, the whole nation celebrates, and the royal court in the capital city is particularly lively. After the coronation ceremony, the Black Lion King feasts nobility and ministers as the king.

At the banquet, most people seemed quite relaxed, if not all breathing a sigh of relief.

After all, for the entire capital, more blood was shed in the past six months than in the past decade; during these months, nobody knew if the blade would fall upon their own neck at the next moment.

From today onwards, such days will be no more, and everyone is of course relieved.

"The Royal Family is indeed full of talents."

"Indeed, there were so many illustrious princes, each famous for their wisdom; who would have thought the most obscure one would end up the victor?"

"Who could have imagined someone would bring back a powerful corps from the Holy Valley, that Lion Hunting Corps, have you seen it? Indeed, remarkable."

The blood flowing through the royal court had not yet dried, so this topic was naturally not easily forgotten, with many discussing the new king in low tones, both admiring and fearing him.

When the Black Lion King approached, these people immediately changed their expressions to smiles.

"Marquis Lawson, Earl Kyle, what are you discussing?"

"Your Majesty, we are speaking of your valor; the Holy Valley is perilous, and only someone like you, unfearing of danger and able to overcome all odds, could command the Holy Envoy to serve you."

"You flatter me greatly. As king, I owe such fortune to the Royal Family's bloodline."

As the victor, the Black Lion King showed a great change from his previous sharp and aggressive posture, becoming courteous and humble, and after some conversation, many believed he would be a wise ruler.

Wherever the Black Lion King went, he was the most notable presence, facing either flattering or sincere smiles.

This scene, seen by others, made those who were defeated unable to resist silently cursing hypocrisy.

Regardless, after the banquet, guests left one after another in carriages heading in various directions, and the clamor and heat within the royal court diminished significantly.

The Black Lion King, without delay, arrived at the Lion Hunting Corps' base, and after entering a heavily guarded secret chamber, he inexplicably knelt and worshipped at an empty space.

"Fern respectfully invites the descent of the Divine Venerable."

"Have you achieved your wish and become the new king?"

"Yes, thanks to the Divine Venerable's prior warning, indeed someone attempted to cause trouble during today's coronation ceremony, yet no waves were stirred, and I am now the Black Lion King of the Eternal Moon Country."

"As long as you're pleased, but remember one thing: never become obsessed with power, for power is only an adjunct to strength."

"Thank you, Divine Venerable, for your guidance. Fern will keep this firmly in mind."

In fact, another figure, clad in a black robe, had appeared within the Black Lion King's consciousness: his body was slender, his face like a jade crown, most striking was his aura, as if the embodiment of wisdom.

In front of this person, the previously valiant and imposing Black Lion King became unusually deferent.

This person hailed from Danaila, the true Witch King's seat.

The reason being, Fern was a member of the Black Star Legion.

When he first joined the legion, Fern was weak in power, obscure, inconspicuous among the many princes.

Later, he gained the favor of the Divine Venerable, who not only helped purify his bloodline but also personally guided his training, allowing his power to increase rapidly, even smoothly advancing to the rank of Lord.

Under the Divine Venerable's arrangement, he had even ventured into the Holy Valley, bringing out a military corps from within.

"Rise, and do not slacken in the future, I'm waiting to witness the day you become the King of Moon River."

"Yes, Fern will most certainly not slacken."

Gazing at the newly ascended king, neither arrogant nor impatient, Ivan felt quite satisfied; the present Fern could be seen as someone he had carefully mentored, both a subordinate and, to an extent, a disciple,

Without all of his support, how could Fern's strength have increased so quickly?

Of course, there were deeper reasons for doing so, primarily based on bloodline.

The entire Moon Stream Plane could be considered as two parts: one is the moon craters that massively absorb moonlight, and the other is the kingdoms constructed by various races. The former is actually what the moon people call the Holy Valley, where Holy Envoys, or Moon Demons, are abundant.

Among the latter, the moon people's power is the strongest.

Logically, the moon craters covered in demon eggs should be more valuable.

In reality, however, it is not so. Through in-depth exploration, he discovered that the moon demons nurtured in the moon craters have flaws; they are essentially cultivated for troop development and can be easily controlled by higher-level moon demons to form combat corps.

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