Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2838: 579: Maya Joins the Team! The Origin of the Nest!

One month had passed.

The Sea of Ruins extended endlessly, while starlight shimmered across it.

Silver beams occasionally broke through the clouds and fog, or surged along with the winds and swells.

Scenery around them shifted without pause, as diverse unusual birds and strange beasts, skilled in navigating the starry realm, flew by the vessel from time to time. A few even spotted the small craft, but they merely peeked with interest before dismissing it and continuing onward.

Within Secret Room Number One, Levi observed the fresh species he'd spotted and committed its features to memory, then entered it into his "Magical Creatures Atlas." Without realizing, the otherworldly beings he'd found and noted down himself had surpassed a thousand in count.

"The cosmos stretches wide and without end."

A sigh escaped him, just as a bell chimed beyond the entrance.

Rowling entered and inquired:

"I hope I'm not disturbing your cultivation."

"I wasn't cultivating. I was watching Star Realm Creatures."

"I'm glad to hear that. Elena and the rest always mentioned how you've been pushing your cultivation nonstop for more than two thousand years. It looks like you've started appreciating life now."

"Indeed, life passes quickly; no point in hurrying excessively."

"If you've got a moment, could you fill me in on the details about Nelarayan and our itinerary for this trip?"

"Of course, I'll summon Ritter."

Moments later, Ritter emerged from his isolation chamber. The Purple Lightning Heart Ape had shifted into a tiny monkey shape, perched adorably on his shoulder.

Fascinated by the silver vessel, both the man and the monkey had been exploring it these past days, amazed at how Nora's craftsmanship in shipbuilding outshone anything from Nelarayan.

The trio delved deeply into the Beast Master civilization's background and strategies for handling a potential refusal of their invitation.

As for the journey's route, Levi aimed to head first to the Flora Realm to see the Spider King and Little Rou, before pressing forward directly.

En route, should they come near the Dark Treasure Map's area or the Council of Ten Thousand Clans' base, they'd seize the chance, though if the distance proved too great, no needless deviations would be made.

Levi planned to duplicate the treasure map and hand a version to the Spider King, allowing its followers to conduct a gradual search and thus free up his own schedule.

With the discussion concluded, Rowling prepared to head back to her quarters when she sensed something unusual, turning her gaze toward the window. Levi did likewise, his face turning grave.

Far off in the distance, golden radiance appeared to spread out, while unseen ripples of combat swept toward them, readily repelled by the protective array enveloping Aid the Vast Sea.

Two streaks of white light intertwined with a golden glow, stirring nebulae into turmoil and whipping the sea into massive waves—a truly awe-inspiring sight.

A sharp, resonant cry of a bird rang across the heavens, unveiling an enormous golden-winged avian with wings spanning three thousand zhang, ripping through space with talon strikes and unleashing tempests via slashing feathers.

Legendary Creature, Maya!

Facing it stood two bird-headed, human-bodied angelic forms, each with twelve wings, one gripping a curved scythe, the other brandishing a chain.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Ceaseless echoes of clashing metal filled the air.

"Serving as the mount for our Great Angel Commander would be your greatest honor and fortune. As your life nears its end, we could perform a Divine Enthronement ritual on you, turning you into an angel like ourselves to gain immortality. Wouldn't that be marvelous?"

This came from the angel whose head resembled a penguin.

The other, with a crane-like head, added:

"You style yourself as the Sky King, deity of myriad eagles, yet you're only shaming yourself. From time immemorial, our Lord—the Sky God and God of Birds—stands as the sole true Sky God. Born as a bird, you belong under our Lord's banner by nature. Cease this futile resistance."

Maya responded with icy detachment:

"I've dwelled in peace for twenty thousand years, and I hold no desire to enter the Divine Kingdom. I require no such immortality."

The pair of angels let out faint sighs.

"So obstinate."

Next, they merged their powers, unleashing a savage divine technique that birthed a swirling storm vortex spanning almost ten thousand miles, trapping Maya inside with no way out.

All at once, a ray of light pierced forth and plunged into the vortex. Before the angels could make out the intruder, a fearsome power shattered the gale. The vortex weakened and slowly dissipated, and Maya had vanished from sight.

The two angels exchanged puzzled glances.

"What was that? Who just interfered?"

"Was it a god stepping in?"

"Curse them—don't they realize this is our Lord's Divine Domain?"

"With Maya getting away, what's our next move?"

"We'll report it exactly as it happened and leave it to our Lord to decide."

...

Aboard the ship.

The massive golden bird stirred and opened its eyes, beholding a man and a woman whose features came into view.

Its gaze flickered as it regarded the swordsman in black armor, filled with disbelief:

"You... it's you."

Levi offered a grin and said:

"It's been a long time."

This was the same Maya he'd met on his initial voyage through the stars. At that point, Levi had been merely a Sixth-Circle Wizard, content to watch from a distance without drawing near.

That time, Maya had shed a single feather near Levi, though he hadn't dared to claim it. Eventually, the Spider King located the feather and delivered it to Levi, who forged it into the divine artifact "Wind Thunder Wings."

Now, eras had shifted, and his level matched this Level 9 Middle Stage Maya's, while his power greatly exceeded hers.

"I never thought you'd be the one to rescue me."

As Levi channeled the Power of the Green Emperor Dragon into her, Maya's wounds mended right before their eyes, and she voiced her thanks amid her astonishment.

Soon after nearing full recovery, Maya shifted into the form of a grown woman with blonde hair, dressed in golden armor, her look both luminous and bold.

"My gratitude to you both."

Rowling regarded Maya and questioned:

"What made those two angels pursue you earlier?"

Maya proceeded to recount her circumstances thoroughly.