Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2933: 595: A Century of Seclusion, Body Refining Great Wizard, Abyss Sky King Armor! (part 2)
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
The nine rings don't mark the conclusion of body refinement; they merely signal the start. We're convinced Gandaph will press on to even greater heights, emerging as the pioneering legendary body-refining wizard spanning from antiquity right up to now!
In honor of Gandaph's remarkable advancements along the body refinement path, the Supreme Council has collectively resolved to bestow upon him these honors:
1. 3 trillion Aether Stone cash.
2. Supreme treasure "Abyss Sky King Armor."
3. Special reward: Civilization Progress Medal.
4. Special title: Body Refining Leader (With this title, he can participate in and decide on any major body refining issues in the Supreme Council, with rights equivalent to a legend.)
...
The moment the proclamation rang out, Nora exploded into frenzy, while Gondor City nearly buckled under waves of shocked inhales from the masses.
Gandaph's feelings surged wildly and refused to settle for ages; obviously, he'd never dreamed of this turn.
Three trillion Aether Stones might seem like a hefty sum to a typical ninth-circle wizard, yet it wouldn't rattle Gandaph this much. Without doubt, the real thrill came from the Abyss Sky King Armor!
Supreme treasure!
Countless legendary wizards lack even the simplest versions of such items. The barest ones earn spots on the Pan-Plane Rankings and etch their names into eternal lore!
What feats or talents demand rewarding a ninth-circle wizard with something this grand? Even Levi, who turned the tide twice against level ten foes, missed out on perks like this.
Yet right then, nobody harbored envy or gripes toward Gandaph claiming this prize. Sure, his invention of the Nine Rings Body Refining Realm played a part.
But above all, he'd generously revealed the Chaos Body Refining Technique—a direct route to legend—plus his ninth-circle wisdom to everyone.
In today's world, that kind of boundless generosity stands as something utterly invaluable and scarce! Could this really be the act of a self-serving wizard?
He's more like a compassionate Bodhisattva! An authentic saint!
...
On this momentous day.
Within the Supreme Council.
Gandaph arrived to claim his honors, his nerves on edge, as every legendary wizard fixed their eyes on him, each face beaming with approval.
Atop the circular table sat a suit of golden scale armor, radiating a sacred glow, its elaborate runes and formations captivating anyone who looked.
As Edmund, Nora's top refiner in the current age, declared:
"The Abyss Sky King Armor misses out on the Supreme Treasure Rankings since we forged it just lately.
Its creation draws from a segment of the Star-Spinning Turtle’s underbelly shell, nine source scales off the Light Holy Ancient Dragon, nine source scales from the Rainbow Dragon, and a slab of source skin from the Star-devouring Worm.
Source scales from Earth Demon Lord, the crystal core of the Eighteen-Armed Snake Demon, Overturning Mountains Heart, plus over a dozen varieties of level-ten stuff like Heavenly Light Divine Gold.
In total, the components making up this armor—aside from the Light Holy Ancient Dragon's scales—come straight from our adversaries. Though it's only in prototype stage, I reckon its caliber lands it among the top twenty in the Pan-Plane!
With your power and once you bond it properly, this item ought to keep mortal danger at bay under normal circumstances. I trust you'll wield it wisely and climb to the tenth circle without delay.
Gandaph grasped the weighty armor that gleamed like a captured star.
"That you can heft it using pure bodily might proves handing this supreme treasure to you was spot on," Edmund remarked, grinning.
"My deepest thanks, Grand Council Chairman, and to all of you!"
Gandaph expressed his gratitude over and over, his delight spilling out uncontrollably.
Once he donned it, refinement followed swiftly.
Soon, rivers of golden fluid swathed him completely, solidifying into dazzling scale armor that evoked the image of a divine Golden Armor Deity!
Inside his consciousness emerged a Golden Armor Essence Soul, also sheathed in the supreme treasure. Gandaph quickly grasped the key abilities of the Abyss Sky King Armor.
First off, unmatched defensive prowess.
Like the Blood Battle Armor, every material in this forging hits level ten, highlighted by the Star-Spinning Turtle's belly shell, renowned for peerless protection.
Word has it the turtle's dorsal shell went into crafting a mighty supreme treasure tied to civilization's fate, leaving the ventral shell for Gandaph.
Though softer than the back, the belly shell endures most legendary spells without shattering, unless hammered relentlessly.
Clad in this gear, a blow from Artu—a feeble god—might spell peril, but fatality seems unlikely, especially with the Chaos Body Refining Technique's regenerative edge.
Second, velocity boost.
Pulling from the essence of Light Holy Ancient Dragon and Rainbow Dragon, the Abyss Sky King Armor lets its user surge speed by 200% briefly and perform Light Jump, flashing 300,000 miles away once per day.
It falls short of Levi's feats, but serves admirably for fleeing harm.
Third, strength surge.
Powered by the Eighteen-Armed Snake Demon's crystal core, Gandaph can ignite the Eighteen-Armed Shura mode, ramping up power 300% for a burst.
Fourth, exceptional magic defiance.
Thanks to Earth Demon Lord's scale armor, it grants top-tier magic warding and immunity, a boon versus spellcasting foes.
Fifth, Star Healing.
Activates daily to triple the pace of restoring Gandaph’s stamina and mental energy, mending wounds in a flash.
Sixth, Dark Buster.
Through the influence of Light Holy Ancient Dragon and Heavenly Light Divine Gold, Gandaph’s strikes carry devastating Holy Light, wreaking havoc on demons and shadowy beings, plus solid results against Nightmare Creatures.
Seventh, Holy Light Fist!
The armor soaks up Light Energy on its own or recharges fast by burning 1 trillion Aether Stones, enabling three daily uses of Holy Light Fist—a spell on par with tenth-circle legendaries.
Unaided recharging drags on for roughly a year.
Folks call this fist the "Pay-to-Win Fist." Gandaph realizes he can't fire it off casually, or the costs would spiral endlessly.
The lesser abilities don't merit detailing.
All told, this stands as a staggeringly potent supreme treasure, born from Edmund's tireless labor alongside fellow elders and the council's vast reserves.
Gandaph feels nothing but profound thanks for it all!
"Go forth. Henceforth, lead the Nora Body Refining School. My hope is you'll raise more elite Body Refining Great Wizards and Primordial Soul Wizards," Edmund urged with sincerity.
"Gandaph vows to give it his all!"
He marched from the Supreme Council, now equipped with this marvel; fresh to the ninth circle, he holds the power to challenge Nine Rings Perfection.
Such is the might of a supreme treasure!
So, in the Gondor Three Heroes lineup, just Lord Victor lingers before ninth-circle ascension.
Without that extra 1,000-point hike in his spiritual force ceiling, he'd have broken through already, but the setup isn't dire, and time flows plenty.
...
Years raced by, bringing five more into the tally.
Nora Calendar 1817, Blood Battle 1705.
Seclusion Grounds.
"Squeak squeak, squeak squeak!"
Jin perched atop Levi’s head, rousing him from deep meditation. The creature had grown hyper-alert about spotting relics in the ancient tower, ticking off days relentlessly.
"Appreciate the nudge."
Levi's eyes fluttered open, a foul breath escaped, marking yet another two-decade seclusion—his spiritual force now at 68,500 points, inching toward flawless completion.
He summoned the proficiency panel, where sealing spells from first to fifth circle, co-developed with Gargamel, stood ready and deployed.
Past level-9 Battle Skills had reached Soldier Realm; woven into Extreme Species, they displayed [+3], still locked from shattering barriers.
Levi drew forth a duplicate of "Starry Sky Sword Scripture," the elite combat art freely offered by Star Sky Sword Saint, who chased level-10 techniques much like Levi.
"After the ancient tower venture wraps up, push the training onward."