A lot can change in 3,000 years. As the new generation of Darkheaven Archmages grew, they reached great heights. The grand steward’s leadership abilities became apparent. His governance made his species strong. Powerful experts cropped up like bamboo after a spring rain. Although their species hadn’t reached the same level as the past, when taking in Revered Ancient as a whole, they were in good shape.2

But outside the God-Rejecting Mage Formation, the war continued. The spider god was asleep, and though all the other subordinate gods were strong, Antemage Ninedawns actually surpassed his father in terms of talent. With him in command, the various archmages fought hard and even gave their lives to finally force the invading gods to retreat from the God-Rejecting Mage Formation. It was a victory to go down in the history books.0

While other species in Revered Ancient were experiencing catastrophe because of the gods, the Darkheaven Archmages successfully repelled an invasion and kept their homeland safe.4

In order to celebrate the victory, the grand steward ascended the Revered Ancestor...5