Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2795: 571: Visualization Map, All Battle Card, Cosmic Light Dragon, The New Era of Knights!

The Ten Thousand Battle Card serves as a subordinate to the Ten Thousand Beast Card, functioning as a [Combat Skill Card] add-on. Its underlying logic is identical to the latter, so further explanation is unnecessary.

Upon grasping these mechanics, Duke Rumon found himself profoundly stunned.

This invention is undoubtedly monumental; were it integrated into the wizard system, the progress of the Nora Civilization would be fundamentally transformed.

Regrettably, there is a significant hurdle.

Wizards lack the indispensable [Six Holy Heavens] that knights possess.

This realm serves as the card's central processor and core. While the power of faith acts as the delivery mechanism, it is possible that other energy forms could serve as substitutes.

Duke Rumon recalled a revolutionary concept he had encountered in a previous life while perusing the journals of a spell caster from a nameless civilization:

The Spiritual Network! Or perhaps... the Demon Net!

In this vision, the world itself acts as a canvas, with every resident spell caster serving as a node. A central core—perhaps a powerful entity or a legendary treasure—would harbor infinite spells and knowledge. This massive web would allow every participant to share energy, spells, and wisdom.

By connecting to this network and utilizing their own cultivation while paying a specific toll, spell casters could harness the strength of others.

In theory, provided the price was paid, even a First-Circle Wizard could utilize the Spiritual Network to unleash legendary spells.

Though the concept is wild, Levi’s knight card system allowed Rumon to see a path toward making it a reality.

Shortly thereafter, Duke Rumon finished crafting his inaugural card.

[Card Name: Black Emperor’s Descent]

[Card Level: Supreme Level]

[Card Quality: Excellent]

[Card Rank: Level 6]

[Card Effect: Summons a Black Emperor Dragon, ranging from early Stage to peak Level 6, to fight at your side for ten minutes.

Note: The specific Cultivation level of the Black Emperor Dragon is determined by the card’s quality.]

This particular card, which summons a full projection of one of the Six Emperor Dragons, stands as the most costly in the current system because it encompasses more than a single trait. Consequently, the resources needed to forge it are incredibly expensive.

To start, one needs 1000 grams of Level 6 dimension-speed creature materials—ideally bloodline essence from the Dragon Clan—to define the "imagery" and ink the "card art."

Bloodline essence is distinct from ordinary blood; 1000 grams represents the total Cultivation output of a Level 6 knight over many years. Furthermore, the lineage of the Dragon Clan is vital; superior quality yields greater strength. There is a vast difference between using sub-dragon blood and the blood of a Level 6 Legendary Dragon Clan.

Next, several Level 6 materials from the negative energy sect are required to form the "card stock," including elements of darkness, shadow, poison, and blood. Because the Black Emperor Dragon’s nature is so multifaceted, these varied materials are essential; a simple fire element Dragon Clan would only require fire-based components.

The remaining details are self-explanatory.

Ultimately, the greater the power sought, the steeper the investment.

Superior materials and refined techniques lead to higher card quality.

Duke Rumon whispered to himself:

"The value of this card alone is enough to exchange for a top-grade sixth-ring Wizard Tool."

His experimental methods were incredibly lavish. Most Level 6 knights would simply create a Divine Power Card linked to the Black Emperor Dragon to ensure they were invincible within the same realm, rather than indulging in such waste.

For instance, one could craft a [Black Emperor’s Enslavement] card. Upon defeating an opponent, the card could be triggered to turn the foe into a devoted subordinate for a limited time.

However, unlike the actual Black Emperor’s Enslavement technique, the card's effect would last no longer than a single day, varying with the card's quality.

Duke Rumon began an incantation and flicked the card forward.

"Ancient and Modern Invisible, Eight-direction Traceless! Go!"

Bang!

Following a thunderous blast, the card erupted into flames, releasing thick plumes of black smoke. A savage, primordial roar echoed as cold, reptilian eyes manifested. From the darkness emerged a massive dragon, its black scales shimmering and its wingspan stretching across thousands of meters.

[I am the Black Emperor! Why have you summoned me!]

Duke Rumon gave a faint smile.

"I want you to spar with me."

Black Emperor Dragon: "..."

The dragon gave a quiet nod. Within the [Six Holy Heavens], Levi had programmed the Black Emperor Dragon with only that single line of dialogue.

Nevertheless, it obeyed the command. Turning into a streak of black light, it charged at Duke Rumon with incredible velocity, dragging storms of negative energy in its wake.

"Hahaha, a fine challenge!"

"Cosmic Light Dragon, transform!"

With a passionate cry, Duke Rumon shifted into a holy light beast—a creature resembling both a dragon and an insect. Standing tall, its tail functioned like a massive laser blade while its hands gripped swords of light capable of rending the firmament.

As he swung his blades, nets of radiance lashed out toward the Black Emperor Dragon. In the midst of the clash, the surrounding space began to show signs of temporal instability.

Bang!

The two legendary beasts slammed into one another.

Light vs. dark, positive vs. negative—they were like the opposing poles of existence. The battlefield for miles around turned into a monochrome landscape of black and white, resembling a massive Yin Yang Fish in perfect balance.

In terms of elemental affinity, the Cosmic Light Dragon held a slight advantage, keeping the fight even at the start. However, as the duel dragged on, the Black Emperor Dragon began to dominate. Duke Rumon’s recent breakthrough meant his underlying Cultivation realm was still inferior.

The minutes ticked away.

After ten minutes of endurance, just as the Black Emperor Dragon was about to pin Duke Rumon to the earth, the card’s duration expired. Its energy spent, the dragon dissolved into black mist. Within the dissipating smoke, a satisfied face appeared—it was Levi.

"Impressive. You actually managed to evolve past the mythical level."

"Hahaha, are you shocked?"

"I am. Tell me, what is the name of this breathing technique?"

"Cosmic Light Dragon!"

"Excellent! This marks the first supreme bloodline in the Dusk Holy Temple besides my own, and the fifteenth bloodline to transcend the mythical level."

"Commander, do I have permission to challenge the 18 Twilight Cavalry?"

"You do, though you are restricted to knight techniques only."

"I understand. I have waited a long time for this opportunity."

Deep within the mysterious Six Holy Heavens.

Before the six majestic palaces, the statues of the Six Emperor Dragons—which had stood motionless for so long—suddenly stirred, their eyes flashing with Divine Light. Fed by a constant stream of the power of faith and long-term offerings, the day was approaching when they might manifest as true "Divine Bodies," soaring through the Six Holy Heavens as genuine "Divine Dragons."

Having concluded his work, Levi slumped against the Golden Throne and drifted into a heavy slumber. Decades of grueling research had pushed his mind to its limit. The successful activation of the [Black Emperor’s Descent] card validated his theories.

The New Era of the Knight has officially dawned!