Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2835: 578: The Ring Descends, Setting Sail!

Levi extracted the [Heart of Thousand Poisons], representing the prime essence of the Poison Smoke Lady and serving as prime stuff for crafting godly elixirs, ultimate artifacts, wizard implements, and similar wonders.

Unlike typical Abyss cores in their standard caliber. From a wizard's viewpoint, this level-10 item displayed endless arcane symbols and insights swirling across its exterior, delving straight into the essence of the Poison Domain. Should Levi persist in his studies, achievements are bound to emerge.

Numerous Abyss demons focus on toxins. Based on data Levi gathered via the Heavenly Will, the level-10 attackers from that earlier siege included the Master of Ten Thousand Poisons of the 502nd layer and the Dark Spider Queen of the 659th layer, both masters in this domain.

In future Abyss expeditions, he intends to seize and examine them thoroughly.

...

Years rushed by swiftly, marking another decade's passage.

Nora Calendar 1632, Blood Battle 1520.

The century-spanning Blood Battle Auction approaches once more.

Ancient Dragon Continent.

"Auction squad, assemble."

Elena called out via the communicator right after achieving her recent advancement.

Three years back, her [Candle Dragon Breathing Method] had progressed to Level 7 Late Stage; one year prior, the Spirits Sect Path saw its own leap forward. This seclusion yielded impressive results.

Soon enough, Triss showed up alongside Windwalker Lisa.

Elena appeared delighted and astonished:

"You've hit Eight Ring Perfection? My congratulations, truly."

"You're nearly there yourself."

"Not quite; I've been occupied with knight and Energy Sect progressions, so I might lag behind in reaching Eight Ring Perfection once more."

Upon wrapping up her words, Elena turned to the Windwalker with a grin.

"Well done, Lisa, on attaining the seven-circle."

The Windwalker beamed back and replied, "Thanks, Madam. I just broke through and figured I'd head to the auction while stopping by to see my teacher."

Her mentor, the Wind Witch, was stationed on Sorren Continent at present.

"Fine, let's round up whoever else is interested, and we'll travel as a group."

Elena favored bustling gatherings.

Not long after, a bunch of women from Ancient Dragon Continent joined in, mostly witches. The Blood Battle Auction's offerings cater mainly to wizards' requirements. For gear suited to other races or knights, the White Dragon Auction is the go-to.

The Snow Lotus Witch, now at eight rings, participated, along with the eight-ring Cat Witch, and figures such as Supernova Safa. Everyone had grown considerably more powerful.

"All present? Time to set off." Under Elena's lead, the lively assembly of witches passed through the teleportation gate.

Within the Emperor’s Palace, Levi messaged Elena:

"Remember my Dark Treasure Map."

"Got it."

Levi prepared for an extended voyage ahead. Though his cultivation had elevated and his insights deepened, unearthing treasure maps and surprise caches stayed among his rare delights.

Through persistent exploration over the years, the Poisonous Faction’s incantations were starting to solidify.

Spanning from the first-circle [Plague Touch] up to the eight-circle [Magic Poison Acid Rain], the spell lineup was initially set.

Levi had also drawn on Triss's poison expertise to weave it in, much like with [Magic Poison Acid Rain].

When cast, it summons vast expanses of corrosive rain clouds, dissolving nearly all living beings, with peak potency against demons. The enchanted toxin merges with infernal energy to create a [Living Dead Poison].

This [Living Dead Poison] lasts seven days in transmission, igniting and boosting the innate [Chaotic Nature] in demons, driving them into total frenzy over that span. Any afflicted demon, even postmortem, turns into an [Undead Demon Corpse], assaulting everything indiscriminately, allies among demons included.

For those with weak constitutions, infection spreads effortlessly—one to ten, ten to hundreds... seven days suffice to sow disorder in the demon forces' lower echelons. Naturally, this enchanted toxin barely impacts demon lords; it's crafted for targeting expendable troops.

Additionally, the [Living Dead Poison]'s lifespan is limited to seven days, allowing demons to halt its expansion once alerted. Still, that's plenty to wreak havoc on the Abyss.

Backed by Levi, the Poisonous Faction on Ancient Dragon Continent flourished in recent times, producing three primordial soul wizards. He shared this spell chain with them, aiming for battlefield deployment soon, to deliver a "Resident Evil"-style nightmare to the demons.

Regarding ninth-circle incantations, no choice yet, but the path forward will emphasize plague virus dissemination, as such arts prove immensely useful in Civil War.

...

Post-Blood Battle Auction.

Elena and her companions came back from their spree, all seeming invigorated. Across any realm, women never lose their zeal for such pursuits.

Levi acquired 8 additional Dark Treasure Maps, combining with ones from the White Dragon Auction and various sources, totaling 36 now.

After clashing twice with level-10 foes, Levi felt more assured in his prowess and resolved to launch his grand odyssey, aimed at the Nelarayan Civilization.

At his pace, finishing the trip within a hundred years was feasible.

Lately, he joined a session at the Nightmare Command Center. Following repeated projections from the Snake of the End and stellar divinations by numerous Legendary Wizards, they concluded no major conflict would erupt in Nora for the next century.

This matched the ongoing circumstances.

First, Abyss and Nightmare forces schemed against one another.

Second, both sides remained in buildup mode.

That said, minor scouting conflicts lay ahead. Nora's existing might could handle them fine, even sans his involvement.

Regardless of his might, he remained at level 9.

Edmund stood as the pivotal pillar for this era.

Levi relied on the Snake of the End's forecasting prowess.

The Snake of the End might not grasp the roots of its own talents, but Levi did: they stemmed from the mighty Primordial Spirit.

Besides, after consuming the divine son, the Snake of the End gained not just the [Eternal Ring] but a trace of [Mortal Circle] qualities too.