Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2941: 597: Holy War’s Fall (part 2)

Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
Levi concluded his exploration of the Ancient Tower's ninth floor, gaining insights into Sauron's legacy and the unfolding Golden Era under Nora's guidance. Returning to the Land of Darkness, he amassed a trove of treasures, including a supreme artifact, rare ores, exotic plants, dragons, and the earth-element divine medicine Glazed Seven-leaf Qing, which could heal severe injuries and extend life. Over the following months, he advanced his research on sealing spells alongside Gargamel while monitoring the Black Water World's fusion. Two years later, in the desolate Star Tomb region, Ayak and the Aurora Bird discovered an ice-sealed corpse within a meteorite; upon shattering it, the remains dissolved into dust, leaving behind a suspicious eyeball bead that Ayak swiftly devoured despite the Aurora Bird's warning of its bewitching nature.

Ayak merely shook its head.

Despite the Aurora Bird's endless attempts to convince it, Ayak stayed resolute; whatever slipped into its belly could never be brought back up.

Even a woman couldn't shake its firm convictions!

As Ayak responded that way, the Aurora Bird's eyelashes fluttered, with a glimmer of tears appearing in its gaze: "I didn’t expect that to save me, you would risk danger and swallow this mysterious bead, Ayak, you really are a good bird."

The Aurora Bird had no idea that Ayak wasn't a real living creature in the usual way, but just a spiritual companion beast that held a bit of awareness, which meant the bead held no attraction for Ayak.

Inside Ayak, the bead sat completely still.

Vaguely, a voice echoed forth.

"Damn, what kind of ghost thing swallowed me, why isn’t there a trace of living flesh, damn it! Where is this, let me out!"

...

Time races by like a speeding horse.

Two decades passed, marking the year 1840 in the Nora calendar.

On the Ancient Dragon Continent, inside the Tower of Dawn.

A brand-new eighth-circle wizard came into being: Heim.

Across more than a thousand years, he climbed eight circles; this pace outdid Levi’s starting speed, just like if a legendary wizard had returned through reincarnation.

This stems from the gift of Three Water Talents.

In all of history, folks like that have been incredibly scarce, and if you include those who died too soon, they might not fill even one hand.

But when they thrive, they turn into prime candidates for legends.

The Nora Council had always kept tabs on Heim’s brilliant potential. That day, a shadowy form lingered high in the clouds, watching Heim with intense focus.

Survivor of the Vast Sea.

Like a cutting blade, time has brought even more gray to his locks. Born as one of the old legends from ten thousand years back, he now faces fewer than three thousand years left to live.

No one escapes time's grip. As he readies for his next life through reincarnation, he also hunts for a worthy successor to raise and carry forward his ideals.

He’d noticed Heim ages ago and watched him in secret. In talent and personality alike, Heim stood out as remarkable, aligning spot-on with what he sought.

"Heim, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

The Survivor of the Vast Sea posed the question outright.

Heim responded with steady calm:

"I need to ask my teacher."

"Go ahead and ask."

The Survivor of the Vast Sea stood by in silence.

Heim made his way to the Tower of Summer Flowers to consult Lady Irena.

It wasn’t long before he got her yes and rushed back.

"I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, I am willing!"

"Good, this is a nine-level treasure named [Sea Pearl], refined by me in my youth, now of no use to me. If you refine it, it will safeguard your life."

"Alright."

An azure blue bead popped up in Heim’s hand, its depths holding what looked like a full world. Right away, he caught sight of endless views of ocean and terrain.

"This must be the top-tier nine-level treasure."

Heim pondered to himself.

The Survivor of the Vast Sea went on:

"I have long resided in the core of Nora, where it is rather dull and lonely. If you are able to accept it, you can go there to cultivate.Of course, wizard study forbids being closed-minded; no matter where you are, you have to pay attention to current events and knowledge revolutions to avoid being abandoned by the times."

Heim bowed deeply in the formal apprentice gesture:

"I understand, I am willing to go to the Nora core to cultivate."

The heart of this mighty super plane counts as a top-secret zone; not even Grand Wizards can waltz in whenever, making it a special perk for Heim as a legend’s student.

Training in the plane’s core brings real perks.

Plenty of raw truths and bits of wisdom float around there, letting those with rare talent maybe unlock some clever paths!

With that, Heim took a short leave from the Ancient Dragon Continent, following in Triss’s steps as a heir to legendary wizards, pushing hard toward legend rank.

The cultivation journey stretching out ahead is sure to shine even brighter!

...

In some remote corner of the Eastern Sea.

Luxurious clouds blanketed three thousand miles, filled with countless fearsome Gold Element Sword Qi zipping about, before they all fused into a vast river that poured down!

"Break!"

From the peak of the Golden Star Sword Tower, Lord Victor directed a hundred swords to build a massive sword array bursting with power, smashing head-on against divine rule!

After that, the Great Catastrophe got crushed by the sword array’s unbeatable might.

The level 9 Catastrophe got handled without a hitch.

As his spiritual force swelled and his presence soared, Lord Victor let out a deep breath of relief. He was meant to claim the first ninth-circle spot.

Still, right now works just fine too.

"Congratulations, Lord Victor, truly the foremost Sword Wizard of our age!"

A shape stepped out of empty space, giving a round of applause.

It was Link, who’d hit eighth-circle in normal wizard ways and level 8 in Qi Sect, packing power like the best of the young rising stars.

"Have you returned from Hell Demon Hunting?"

"Yes, the devil from the Hell Blood Battle Battlefield is gradually retreating, it seems they plan to recuperate for a while and do not intend to engage in a full-scale war for now."

"Then take this opportunity to close yourself off, I’ll be waiting for you at the ninth-circle."

Lord Victor flew off smoothly, riding his sword.

By this point, ninth-circle Grand Wizards numbered 180!

Not much later, Lord Victor signed on with the Nightmare Command Center and the Blood Battle Command Center, set to draw his blade against demons and spirits whenever needed!

...

Two years down the line.

The head of the Shadow School of Thought in the Tower of Dawn, Shadow Queen Aya, broke through to Eight Environments, then got taken under the wing of Undying Shadow Vicna; she made regular trips to Nora Dark Side, tuning into the core voice of Undying Shadow echoing in Roger Mountain.

The same year.

Seen as the "Thunderfire Sword" across the Ancient Dragon Continent, the twin witches Yani and Yali stepped into the Seven-Ring Realm after less than a thousand years, spinning a famous yarn in the Eastern Sea. Twins pop up often, but true geniuses? Hardly ever.

Soon after.