Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2826: 577: Earth Mother Qi and Mortal Circle!

The ninth floor of the ancient tower.

Levi does not intend to release Ritter from the Black Emperor’s enslavement at this time. The man is not fundamentally evil; he is simply a seeker of fortune who has committed no atrocities.

Had Levi found himself in a strange, treasure-laden world under similar circumstances, he likely would have acted in the same manner, perhaps even with greater ruthlessness.

Nevertheless, Ritter will be required to serve as a "guide" when the time comes to journey toward the Nelarayan civilization. To ensure no unexpected complications arise in the interim, his freedom must remain restricted.

Contemplating the Abyss’s massive current invasion of the Multidimensional Plane, a sense of urgency gripped Levi. He harbored concerns that the Abyss might annihilate Nelarayan before he could reach it.

Regarding the Golden Sacred Realm, he felt no immediate anxiety.

According to Earth Awakening before his departure, that civilization had not yet faced an Abyss incursion. Furthermore, it is a formidable power protected by a Golden Will—a potent entity no weaker than the Heavenly Will—making it unlikely to fall to the Abyss quickly.

While hunting for treasures, Levi utilized Ritter to gain a more profound comprehension of the Beast Tamer path, sparking several ideas for refining the Spirit Summoning Faction.

As a former associate of Sauron, Levi certainly would not treat the Nelarayan civilization with the same harshness he reserved for the Golden Sacred Realm.

Upon his exit from this ancient tower, he intends to consult with the Supreme Council about bringing a Legendary Wizard for a formal inspection of Nelarayan. Having such support would provide the necessary leverage when negotiating with those two Level 10 Strongmen.

In contrast, the Golden Sacred Realm is characterized by an overly aggressive civilization, reminiscent of Nora’s early period of savage expansion.

As the proverb goes, "One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers." Given the Golden Will's vast ambition, integration into Nora is a fantasy; it would likely result in a betrayal at the first opportunity.

In Levi's view, the most prudent course of action is their elimination.

Naturally, these are merely his justifications; the core truth is that these Golden Absolutes are essentially walking Truth Oddities. If they are properly harvested, both the Ancient Dragon Continent and the Nora civilization can reach new heights.

In the end, it is a matter of pure interest.

By comparing Beast Masters with Spiritual Wizards, Levi identified the primary distinction: a Beast Master’s quota for Lifebound Guardian Beasts is not restricted to a single creature.

The Beast Master path consists of five realms: Profession, Master, Epic, Legendary, and Mythical.

The journey begins with a single Lifebound Guardian Beast. Upon reaching the rank of Master Beast Tamer, a second slot is granted. Once they ascend to the level of Legendary Beastmaster, a third slot becomes available.

This implies that a Level 9 Beast Master can actually command three Lifebound Guardian Beasts simultaneously.

Parallel to the Extraordinary Realm, Beast Masters rank the potential of their creatures into several tiers: Ordinary, Elite, Epic, Legendary, and Mythical.

In terms of the Dragon Clan, the initial two tiers correspond to mixed-blood dragons, followed by sub-dragons, and finally the Legendary and Mythical Dragon Species.

For a novice Beast Master, an elite beast is usually sufficient to facilitate a smooth progression until roughly rank five.

If they possess sufficient wealth or luck, they might encounter an Epic or even Legendary creature in its immature form before hitting their own cultivation bottleneck.

At that point, by utilizing the second Lifebound slot, the Beast Master can bond with a creature of higher potential to break through into the next realm.

This was Ritter’s experience; his initial beast was a common Mountain Giant Ape with a growth limit of peak level 5. However, after reaching level 5, he ventured into the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm—the greatest legacy the Tame Ancestor bequeathed to Nelarayan.

Generally, once a Beast Master selects a Lifebound Guardian Beast, that choice is permanent for life, excluding the acquisition of new slots.

Despite gaining power from their beasts, Beast Masters do not inherit their creatures' longevity. Consequently, the modified path in Nelarayan permits a Beast Master to voluntarily sever a contract. This requires the permanent sacrifice of one Lifebound slot and a significant price, but the Transcendent creatures themselves do not die.

This arrangement is highly beneficial for the Transcendent creatures; they tether themselves to a Beast Master to accelerate their growth and increase their population without fearing death when their short-lived partners pass away.

In this specific aspect, they are more sophisticated than Spiritual Wizards.

From Levi’s perspective, the School of Spiritualism Wizards focuses on a total connection with their Lifebound beast—sharing both glory and ruin, their very souls intertwined.

They view spiritual beasts as extensions of their own bodies. While this unity of mind and body makes it easier to project combat power, it is disadvantageous for the Transcendent creatures. Many species with high potential refuse to accept such restrictive Lifebound contracts, which is a primary reason for the slow growth of the School of Spiritualism.

Before the Tame Ancestor perished, he dissolved all his Lifebound Guardian Beast contracts. He deposited his life's work and all his Transcendent creatures into an isolated secret realm separate from the Nelarayan World to benefit his descendants.

This associate of Sauron likely reached the Level 10 Late Stage Realm, leaving behind a staggering fortune. The immense secret realm teems with exotic beasts, where even Legendary Creatures are seen on occasion.

In essence, it functions as a smaller-scale Dark Ancient Tower.

Accessing the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm usually requires waiting for the centennial Mountain and Sea Festival; otherwise, entry depends entirely on one's fortune.

Levi concluded that the Tame Ancestor must have implemented a screening process. It was improbable that entry was open to everyone; he likely adopted this method from Sauron.

Throughout the ages, numerous unremarkable Beast Masters have ascended to the summit by utilizing the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, rewriting their fates and achieving renown.