Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2800: 572: The Way of Spiritual Treasures, Nightmare’s Downfall!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
While the King of the Underworld lacks such power, this child possesses it.
Primarily, he can peer into past lives without restriction, needing only to expend the netherworld power within his body. This allows Levi to preserve his remaining Rebirth Stones. Furthermore, he can manifest the descent of the Mother River, harnessing its essence for recovery, battle, or tactical retreat. It is clear this youth was once the Nether Emperor in a previous incarnation—likely a true scion of the Mother River rather than a mere defector to the Underworld.
Additionally, Leon has the authority to establish his own ghostly legion, granting titles such as King of the Underworld and Netherworld Generals. Many other sovereign powers belonging to the Nether Emperor are also his to command.
As the little one gradually awakens and masters these gifts, his combat prowess has already reached a level where he can suppress middle-level 9 demons. His future potential is immense.
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The Seventh Layer of Hell.
Dragon Fall Valley.
What was once a sanctuary for the Undead has been transformed into a ghastly Demon Land.
High above, an Abyss Well materialized, and from its depths emerged an imposing mid-level 9 Sky Anger Demon. Following him were more than ten level 8 Commanders radiating fierce auras. Among them stood a prominent figure: the Crow Feather Demon King, Victor!
Having finished the Snake Mother’s objective, Victor had retreated to the Abyss to gather his former subordinates. He had now returned in glory, determined to establish his own domain amidst this era of chaos. He vowed that the name of the Crow Feather Demon King would one day echo throughout every corner of Hell.
Buzz!
Suddenly, a massive Blood Sea surged forward. A hazy crimson silhouette launched an assault, wielding a blood-colored greatsword that cleaved through half of Dragon Fall Valley. Countless blood-red wraiths followed in its wake, devouring everything like a violent storm.
The leader of the Sky Anger Demons looked on in pure terror.
"Curse it, it's the Dusk Palace Master! I'll take you down with me!"
He rose up in a fit of rage, only to see a golden world descending upon him. Atop a Golden Throne, a figure raised a hand, and the chime of a sword pierced through his very soul.
Nine-Ring Magic—Nine Sword!
The Sky Anger Demon was rendered helpless as his form was shredded like thin noodles into heaps of gore. Once the Blood Sea subsided, only a single demon remained standing, staring up at the tall, black-armored swordsman.
The figure on the throne looked down with a casual, lazy gaze and let out a soft chuckle.
"Crow Feather Demon King Victor?"
"How... how do you know who I am?"
Victor stood frozen, paralyzed by fear. As a mere commander, there was no logical reason for a powerhouse like the Dusk Palace Master to recognize him. In a demon hierarchy overflowing with experts, what importance did he hold?
Looking at the demon, Levi felt a hint of pity. He hadn't expected Victor to still be among the living after surviving three massive waves of war; his luck was truly extraordinary.
"It ends here. You may die now."
With a simple clenching motion toward the void, Victor was obliterated. His Demon Soul was promptly harvested by Leon. Had he been given another chance at life, he likely would have chosen never to emerge from the Abyss again.
"Leon, it's time to leave. Hell has become treacherous."
The Deep Red Eyes opened upon Levi’s forehead. He could sense a level-10 demon weaving a plot against him, perhaps laying a snare. Since the timing wasn't right, he had no desire to engage a level-10 entity in a futile, endless struggle where neither side could claim victory.
"Let's go."
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Ancient Banyan Fairyland.
"Master, I have retrieved Victor’s memories."
"Very well."
Levi accepted a new disc from Leon and began to analyze the contents. Victor had served as both a demon and a member of the Council of Ten Thousand Clans.
"The Snake Mother appears again... The Green Ghost mentioned this Ancient before as well. It seems she is propagating that suspicious 'Nine-Headed Hell Snake Body Tempering Technique'."
Setting the matter aside for the moment, Levi returned to his Cultivation.
One month later, he checked his proficiency panel.
Levi——————
Nine Realms of Descent: Twenty-stage (1/20 million).
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'Nine Realms of Descent' was a ninth-circle spell of the Nightmare Series, representing the peak of Levi’s research into dreams and illusions. It functioned by creating nine interlocking, spiral dream dimensions. Upon casting, it drew upon the power of the Nightmare World to stabilize the structure.
When a target is ensnared in the first dream, they are led by subconscious cues and hallucinations toward a false "exit." By entering it, they actually sink into the second realm—a deeper layer of the sea of consciousness.
Realizing their escape failed, they will frantically search for a new "way out." Through this cycle, their logic fails and their willpower shatters until they reach the hopeless ninth layer.
This final layer is a lightless Deep Sea at the very base of consciousness. Those trapped within will remain there for eternity; if they cannot shatter the illusion, they are doomed to stay until their physical body expires.
By developing this spell, Levi gained a fundamental grasp of how the Lost Monarch constructed the 'Nightmare Maze'. He believed that upon reaching the legendary rank, he could build a similar structure—not for cruel amusement, but as a training ground.
He intended to create his own trial dimension where followers could temper their spirits, resolve, and intellect.
Later, Levi tested the 'Nine Realms of Descent' on the Flame King Dragon. Just as he predicted, the dim-witted dragon sank further into the trap.
Before long, it was confined within the Ninth Realm, unable to free itself. Despite the efforts of others to wake the dragon, they all failed. This technique was both a curse and an illusion; only Levi could dispel it, unless a more powerful being broke it through sheer force. Eventually, the records of this magic were contributed to the congress’s archives.
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After some time had passed.
The Sorren Continent.
Sky City.
The Daydreamer’s eyes sparked with interest when he stumbled upon the 'Nine Realms of Descent'. With a mere thought, his form dissolved as he departed for the Ancient Dragon Continent.