Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2903: 589: The Shadow World Rekindled! Nightmare Suffer a Crushing Defeat!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
The Shadow Emperor declared, "We don’t need them, so let these serve as gifts for Nora... since our homeland overflows with such spoils of war."
The heavens and earth fell silent.
Wagner snapped back to his normal self, his face ashen; at his current level, tapping into Nora’s Dark Side power demanded he pour out every bit of his effort each time.
Mighty leaders from the congress gathered around him.
"Are you okay, Wagner?"
"I’m alright, just require a bit of rest."
"Thanks to you earlier, we managed to clinch this victory; it would’ve been far tougher otherwise, especially with them sending the Four Great Demon Lords, clearly intent on crushing Nora in one go."
The Wind Empress chuckled:
"What a thrilling fight, slaying six Nightmare Monarchs. Such a feat stands out as extraordinary, even when viewed through the vast span of history."
"True enough, and they’ve suffered massive losses in their legions too. Rebuilding their forces for the next assault will cost them precious time, and who knows, they might abandon the invasion altogether."
The Legendary Wizards scattered one by one, their moods buoyant and triumphant.
Ultimately, Wagner lingered alone, gazing at the battered landscape scarred by conflict.
Edmund appeared, hauling along a massive metallic peak.
"From this day forward, Roger Mountain becomes your ultimate artifact. Refine it to better contain Nora’s Dark Side. When facing a formidable foe, seek refuge inside Roger Mountain; no one below Level 11 can breach its defenses in short order."
Wagner stored away the treasure and replied:
"My gratitude, Grand Council Chairman... and to Roger as well, alas."
Edmund clapped him on the shoulder and said: "Take your time to recover; I’ll stand watch here until you regain your strength."
Unknown to most lower-ranked wizards, the Nightmare World’s initial major incursion ended in utter failure, pulling back in retreat without any gains!
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The following day.
The Nora Council released a declaration of war.
[Lately, the Nora Council has eradicated six Monarchs from the Nightmare World, destroyed innumerable Nightmare Legions, and claimed an unparalleled triumph on the front lines! The freshly elevated Legendary Wizard, Undying Shadow Wagner, delivered exceptional service!]
At the Shadow Emperor’s insistence, this bulletin omitted any reference to the covert alliance with the Shadow World, presenting it outwardly as solely the Nora Council’s doing.
This revelation stunned the whole populace.
Folks had been hunkering down at home, bracing for an actual clash with the Nightmare World, yet now a frontline win? And six level-10 entities slain?
Such an outcome seemed too wild to even imagine!
Only when the congress displayed projections of those six horrifying Monarch remains did the masses accept it as genuine, not some hoax or rumor.
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Land of Darkness.
The Shadow Demon Queen blinked in disbelief.
"Am I seeing things wrong... how did it wrap up before truly beginning? Since when did the Nightmare World turn so fragile?"
She passed along the astonishing update to Pazuzu, who burst into booming laughter: "Hahaha, what a pack of losers, nowhere near my caliber!"
The Shadow Demon Queen found little amusement in it. This shift signaled that Nora’s rivals from the Abyss were rising in power, reaching levels beyond easy grasp.
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In the Sea of Ruins, vessels cruised through the void.
Levi caught wind of the developments via Nora as well.
"Unbelievable, totally unforeseen... I figured it’d be a slim win at best, just holding the line, but the Shadow World stepped in. Excellent news—the more supporters, the better Nora’s odds in the war; this calls for a proper celebration."
He wasted no time heading to the Nightmare World, where he covertly disseminated toxins over several days.
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Nightmare World.
Lost Domain.
Via the fissures, a horde of injured forms plummeted from above.
The Lost Monarch gripped the seared gash across his chest, his gaze shadowed.
The rest of the Monarchs bore similar wounds, their faces etched with grim resolve.
An odd hush settled over the area.
The Ghost Alley Monarch, having barely fled with his life, soon got word of yet another plague ravaging his domain, nearly driving him to spit blood in rage.
The Devouring Sky Demon Lord snarled in fury:
"It’s the Shadow World’s doing! All of this mess traces back to them! I propose we reach out to the Supreme Will, rally the full might of our realm, and launch a full-scale assault on the Shadow World—wipe out those traitors first, then crush Nora flat to vent this burning rage!"
The Void Demon Lord added: "I’m in favor."
The other Demon Lords voiced their support as well.
The Lost Monarch warned, "With Nora now tied to the Underworld, should the Supreme Will commit, the Underworld Source River might intervene too... Do you all truly want a clash at the supreme level?"
The Monarchs went quiet. Indeed, history showed that every supreme-level showdown brought chaos unmatched, where level-10 beings perished in droves like schools of fleeing fish.
The Lost Monarch continued, "Moving ahead, we broaden our recruitment efforts and divide our forces. One group keeps infiltrating through Nora’s Dark Side; we absolutely must eliminate that newly risen legendary wizard—the true cause of our loss isn’t the Shadow World, but him! The other force circles around from beyond Nora."
The Devouring Sky Demon Lord declared, "I’ll summon additional Demon Lords; come next time, we’ll overwhelm Nora with sheer numbers and raw power!"
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Time marched onward.
In a flash, five more years slipped away.
Nora Calendar 1717, Blood Battle 1605.
The Nightmare World bided its time, amassing power for the upcoming surge.
Levi ventured solo into the depths of space, inching closer to the Land of Oblivion.
Yet with the century’s shift looming, he found a secure haven and slipped into the Dark Ancient Tower, setting off on an expedition for hidden treasures.
Meanwhile.
Nora.
Southern Sea.
Towering surges started crashing in, as a colossal landmass surfaced, rivaling the ancient Heaven Continent in scale. Legendary Wizards hastened there, unleashing mighty incantations to tame the raging waters.
Nelarayan World.
The Emperor of Ten Thousand Beasts and Lady Olisa beheld the fresh realm, their emotions a mix of intricacy and joy; Rowan, fresh from the grueling gravitational passage, let out a deep breath of relief.
"Welcome, all three of you!"
Edmund awaited them, radiating warmth and steadiness like the sun itself, flanked by over twenty level-10 presences, extending the utmost hospitality to greet the Beast Master civilization!
Rowan presented these influential beings to the pair.
The Emperor and the Mistress’s gazes sparkled with increasing hope.
Prior to their arrival, tales of the latest major event had reached them—the Nora council’s slaughter of six Monarchs and a resounding victory!
Witnessing this impressive assembly instilled deep comfort.
"We appreciate your warm reception."
"Henceforth, Nelarayan and Nora stand united in destiny, echoing the bond once shared by the wizard ancestor and the Tame Ancestor; together, we’ll weather the tempests ahead."
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And so.
The Supreme Council’s ranks swelled to a record thirty!
Beihai Barbarians, East Sea Pandora, South Sea Beast Master... the realms of the Four Seas buzzed with new life, every stretch of Nora’s seas now brimming with importance!