Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2774: 568: Edmund’s True Form, the Twenty-Four Supreme Seats!

A look of deep concern crossed his face: "What is the status of the Grand Council Chairman?"

Gullwig, who had also been forced into recuperation after the repeated strain of utilizing Giant Power, descended from the sky. "He should be alright," Gullwig remarked. "He understands better than anyone that while other demons might be allowed to flee, the Earth Demon Lord had to be destroyed. If the four Great Demon Lords were to unite, Nora would face a devastating struggle."

Meanwhile, on the field of combat.

Within the North Sea region, Levi stood draped in a Blood Battle Armor that was saturated with Demon Blood. He had maintained all armor attributes for an entire month, excluding the mental amplification. Thanks to his exceptionally sturdy physical frame, these powerful enhancements had yet to produce any negative repercussions.

Since the onset of the third full-scale invasion, his kill count had become a blur, though he was certain he had personally dispatched 11 level 9 entities!

Leon had gorged himself to satiation, filling an entire warehouse with preserved rations. He had returned to his slumber, expecting to truly ascend as the King of the Underworld upon his next awakening.

Four silent figures stood at Levi’s side, each radiating the formidable pressure of the early level 9 stage: the Shadow Demon, Flame Demon, Wind Demon, and Stone Statue Demon. These were the first of his subordinates to breach the level 9 threshold, known now as the "Four Great Demon Kings!"

Standing behind these kings were 66 monsters, all exuding level 8 auras, followed by a vast legion of level-6 variants. The Shadow Dragon Group’s power had evolved fundamentally in a single month. Only they had been present to witness the full extent of Levi’s bloody campaign.

Furthermore, the Blood Battle Spirit’s aura had climbed to the pinnacle of level 9. It had played an indispensable role in Levi’s ability to successfully hunt so many high-level demons.

It was no hyperbole to claim that Levi was responsible for a third of the success in suppressing the North Sea demon crisis. His presence was a magnet; demons relentlessly pursued him wherever he moved, allowing him to single-handedly draw the monster hordes away from other targets.

Because of this, the North Sea combat units gained the breathing room necessary to reinforce other continents and maritime sectors. This butterfly effect ensured that Nora’s victory in the ground-level theater was practically settled, provided the high-level powerhouses held their ground.

Levi stared toward the ominous crimson radiance emanating from the Land of Darkness.

He remained uncertain of the specific developments there, as the power levels clashing in that zone were far beyond his current reach. While he might have dared to intervene against a standard level 10, the presence of two Demon Lords meant his involvement would only serve as a distraction.

"Everything should be fine."

Levi regulated his breathing and deactivated his armor's special effects. Feeling a sense of relief, he took flight toward the Ancient Dragon Continent. A month of relentless, high-intensity combat had finally left him feeling the weight of exhaustion; he was in dire need of rest.

...

As the months rolled by, jubilation swept through Nora. News of the Earth Demon Lord’s fall and the subsequent retreat of high-ranking demons reached every corner. On the terrestrial battlefields, the morale of the wizards and the Nora Wan Clan soared, leading to a string of decisive victories. Realizing the tide had turned against them, the demons fled Nora in a state of pathetic retreat.

Nora Year 1546

Blood Battle Year 1434

The third great invasion, which had raged intermittently for over six months, finally began to wane. Aside from a few new territories and the restricted Demon Zones in the Four Seas that remained tainted by Demon Blood, the total eradication of the demonic presence was now merely a matter of time.

However, a troubling rumor eventually began to spread among the common folk. It was whispered that Grand Council Chairman Edmund had exhausted his very life essence to slay the Earth Demon Lord. The rumor suggested his remaining lifespan was severely diminished, perhaps lasting less than a millennium. In response, the Nora Council released an official statement, dismissing these claims as propaganda fabricated by demons and the hostile Council of Ten Thousand Clans.

Yet, Edmund himself remained silent. To the public, the logic was undeniable: if Edmund were truly unharmed, he would have made an appearance. Since the conclusion of that titanic struggle, he had not been seen by anyone!

Consequently, the initial joy of victory was tainted by anxiety. Many feared that their peace was a fragile illusion that would shatter once Edmund passed away in a thousand years. They worried about the lack of a successor strong enough to lead them, as a standard level 10 would be insufficient in a Blood Battle against the Abyss.

...

In the Land of Darkness.

The death of the Earth Demon Lord made this war a catastrophic failure for the demons, with losses far exceeding any they had previously endured!

The loss was particularly stinging because the four Great Demon Lords—representing Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water—were essential for reshaping reality. Without them, they were merely standard ground-level Abyss Lords.

To make matters worse, there was no immediate successor for the Earth Demon Lord. The most powerful Earth Demon remaining was the Demon Statue King Kant of the 400th Abyss layer, who was currently only at the mid-stage of level 10, making him unfit for the position.

Terrified by the sheer power Edmund had displayed, the demon high command relocated their headquarters countless miles away from Nora immediately after the battle, fearing a pursuit by the council.

In truth, the council was equally hesitant to give chase, fearing the demons might have reinforcements lying in wait to spring a trap. The Abyss possessed deep foundations. The demons could afford to fail a thousand times, but Nora could not survive a single catastrophic defeat.

The Wind Demon Lord and a group of battered, weakened high-level demons gathered with heavy hearts, unsure of their next move.

"It has been quite some time and Edmund has yet to show his face. Is it possible he has already perished?" the Lady of Desire inquired.

"If that is the case, then the Earth Demon Lord did not fall in vain," the Demon Statue King remarked with a sigh. Despite his words, he didn't seem particularly mournful about his superior's death; in fact, he seemed secretly pleased.

"Do you think Edmund finally ascended to Level 11?"

"Unlikely. If he had reached Level 11, do you think we would have made it back alive? Furthermore, an ascension to Level 11 would have triggered a response from the Chaotic Servant, and the astral world would have hunted him down. Even the Underworld would have betrayed him! Following those historical catastrophes, the Four Great Giants would never permit such a powerhouse to rise. That is their established tradition."