After Li Wei returned to Maple City, the news that he had become a Grand Mage spread through the entire city in an instant.

In a flash, nearly everyone knew he was back.

However, few dared, or were willing, to believe that Li Wei had become a Grand Mage.

Little John Bieber, who was studying at the Knight Academy, was so shocked when he heard the news that he couldn’t hold his Knight’s Sword, and it clattered to the ground.

After he switched from being a Mage to a Knight, he had fully unleashed the Golden Shield Clan’s Knight Talent.

He became an Official Knight in just one year.

And he wasn’t far from becoming a Tier Two Knight.

This Cultivation speed could be described as astonishing, the envy of all who knew.

However, he had an even more outstanding older sister.

While everyone envied Little John Bieber’s talent, they also constantly compared him to Reina.

This left Little John in an awkward position.

Not as good as the best, but better than the rest.

The halo of a genius Knight that he should have had was completely gone.

When Little John Bieber heard that Li Wei had become a Grand Mage, he was utterly shaken.

He recalled his time studying alongside Li Wei.

A profound sense of unreality and displacement washed over him.

He murmured, "How is that possible?"

Little John Bieber couldn’t resist the urge to find Li Wei and verify if it was true.

But when he thought about Li Wei’s current status, he felt a little intimidated.

Li Wei was a Grand Mage, after all.

He was no longer the classmate who wasn’t even an Apprentice Mage.

His status was noble and awe-inspiring.

Still, Little John Bieber’s curiosity got the better of him, and he decided to go take a look at Li Wei from a distance.

At the very least, he had to witness it with his own eyes.

’Li Wei has become a Grand Mage. I wonder if my sister has become a Great Knight yet?’

It had been over half a year since Reina left to study at a top Knight Academy in the Central Earth Continent.

There had been no news from her all this time.

If not for the fact that the Golden Shield Clan sent money to Reina every month, and that someone received it and signed the receipt,

Little John would have suspected Reina was dead.

Why was there no word at all?

Little John took off his conspicuous Knight Armor, changed into a simple outfit, and hurried to the Mage Tower.

He wanted to see Li Wei.

After returning to Maple City, the first thing Li Wei did was go look for Torresta.

He wanted to know Torresta’s true identity.

At this point, it was time for the truth to be revealed.

Standing below the Mage Tower, Li Wei looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly.

He could now perceive the separated spaces of the top two floors of the Mage Tower.

This was a faint Space Perception Ability he had gained only after studying Space Magic.

The Sixth Floor and the Seventh Floor were actually connected.

The space of the Sixth Floor enveloped the Seventh Floor.

To enter the Seventh Floor, one had to pass through the Sixth Floor.

This was what Li Wei perceived while standing outside the Mage Tower.

Now, he understood why no one knew what was on the Seventh Floor of the Mage Tower.

Because to enter the Seventh Floor, one had to defeat Torresta.

Unless Torresta voluntarily let them pass.

Li Wei walked into the Mage Tower.

Many of the younger faces had never seen Li Wei, but when they saw the Magic Badge on his chest, they all showed respectful expressions, stopping to bow.

Rota heard that a Grand Mage had arrived.

He hurried out to greet him.

A year after becoming an Official Mage, Rota had managed to land the position of logistics director for the Mage Tower.

Normally, he was fully responsible for receiving important guests.

The sudden arrival of a Grand Mage made Rota very nervous.

He wasn’t prepared for the reception at all.

He was afraid of displeasing the visiting Grand Mage.

"Your Excellency, the Grand Mage, please forgive me for not welcoming you sooner."

Rota said as he walked out.

Hearing his voice, Li Wei turned and said with a smile, "Mage Rota, why so formal?"

Rota froze for a moment when he heard the familiar voice.

He looked up at Li Wei, and when he saw who it was, his face lit up with pleasant surprise.

"Ah, Li Wei, you’re back!"

"You should have told me you were coming back sooner! I would’ve had someone clean your room."

"Oh, right, Li Wei, wait a moment. We can catch up later. A Grand Mage came to the Maple City Mage Tower today, and I have to give them a proper reception."

Rota said hurriedly after his initial surprise.

Li Wei wore a strange expression.

Rota peeked outside, searching for the figure of the Grand Mage.

Li Wei was silent for a moment, then said to Rota, "Is it possible that the Grand Mage you’re looking for is right in front of you?"

Rota looked at Li Wei and asked anxiously, "Where?"

Li Wei pointed to himself.

Rota looked behind Li Wei, but he didn’t see anyone there.

Li Wei said helplessly, "Is it possible that I’m the Grand Mage you’re looking for?"

Rota was stunned by his words.

"Ah!"

It finally clicked for Rota. He quickly glanced at the Magic Badge on Li Wei’s chest.

The sight of the Grand Mage’s Magic Badge sent a jolt through him.

His pupils contracted, his face a mask of disbelief.

"Y-y-y... You became a Grand Mage?"

Rota was stuttering.

He was shocked beyond words.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

Li Wei nodded seriously and said, "That’s right."

Rota fell silent.

Seeing that he probably wouldn’t recover from the shock anytime soon, Li Wei patted him on the shoulder.

"Mage Rota, I’m going to go see my teacher first."

"There’s no need to trouble you with hosting me."

Li Wei smiled and walked deeper into the Mage Tower.

Rota stood frozen in place.

The people around them watched Li Wei’s retreating back, all wearing expressions of shocked disbelief.

Others, however, were incredibly excited.

"Is that Li Wei? The strongest Mage genius of Maple City, Li Wei?"

"My idol! I finally get to see my idol!"

"Wow! Lord Li Wei is so handsome!"

"Lord Li Wei is so strong!"

The Mage Apprentices who idolized Li Wei instantly transformed into mindless, fervent fans.

They adored and admired him beyond measure.

At this moment, even a Divine Spirit couldn’t compare to Li Wei’s place in their hearts.

Li Wei was a god, their one and only!

Li Wei arrived on the third floor of the Mage Tower and saw a Magic Butler who looked identical to Kuro.

For a moment, he was dazed and almost called out Kuro’s name.

’I must have been affected by Rota’s emotions,’ Li Wei reflected.

’Otherwise, I wouldn’t be having this delusion.’

Li Wei said, "I want to go to the Sixth Floor."

A moment later, the Magic Butler replied, "The Teleportation Gate to the Sixth Floor has been opened. Your Excellency, Mage Li Wei, please enter."

In the Magic Butler’s memory banks, the information on Li Wei was still from half a year ago and hadn’t been updated.

However, Li Wei had already gained the qualification to freely travel to the Sixth Floor half a year ago.

So, there was no need to bother Torresta over this matter.

Li Wei passed through the Teleportation Gate and arrived on the Sixth Floor of the Mage Tower.

This was a separate space.

It could only be reached by the Teleportation Gate on the third floor.

The Sixth Floor looked the same as always.

Dozens of stone pillars supported the ceiling and floor. There were no walls, and it was surrounded by a boundless, clear sky.

Li Wei looked toward the figure in the center of the Sixth Floor.

Torresta was, as always, sitting in the center of the Sixth Floor with his back to Li Wei.

But from this day forward, nothing would be the same.