Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2979: 606: Quasi-Giant Nora!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
"Vicna’s ultimate dream is to build the Shadow Network. Thanks to your help on this occasion, I’m certain that moment will arrive shortly."
"Hmph, count on us."
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A decade has gone by.
During the year 2180 of the Nora Calendar.
A warrior clad in dark armor positions himself at the border of Nora’s growing domain, slamming a enormous halberd into the earth next to him. He radiates the presence of a lone guardian whom no one can breach.
From the darkness, countless eyes appear to be observing.
Levi stays composed. Back from the Shadow World, his slaughter isn’t over yet. No matter who approaches next, he’s prepared to clash with them.
It all hinges on if those hiding in the gloom possess the courage.
His achievement of eliminating three Monarchs in one day and gravely injuring another has echoed throughout the Multidimensional Plane, making the Dusk Palace Master’s reputation renowned everywhere.From the instant he reached level-10, to many observers, his standing rivals that of veteran titans such as Edmund or Hera.
Sensing Levi’s murderous aura.
The various sinister stares dispersed and withdrew.
Time flows on, and suddenly, two decades have elapsed.
The merging of the Shadow World and Nora’s Dark Side has finished, creating a Nora fivefold its original size, extending across the shadows, brilliantly radiant. In the emptiness, Levi awakens his eyes, rises, and begins his journey back.
"Those so-called giants are just timid bullies who pick on the vulnerable and cower before the mighty."
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Nora Dark Side.
Vicna’s presence is formidable. Owing to the boost from Nora’s Dark Side, he shattered records by advancing from Ten Rings Ordinary to Perfection in the shortest time since the council’s founding.
Yet, this advancement is only a swelling of spiritual power. His psyche, wisdom, incantations, and legacy lag far behind a typical Ten Rings Perfection.
The following phases demand solid groundwork.
Still, facing the Nightmare, Nora’s assurance grows. As the Dark Side Dominator with Vicna’s might, even the Four Emperors’ arrival wouldn’t leave him defenseless.
At present, the Nora Council boasts members with level-10 late stage fighting ability, such as:
Edmund, Heavenly Will, Charactus, Mountain Giant King, Spiritual Venerable, Frost Witch, Vicna, and Dusk Palace Master—eight in total!
Including Hera from the Void Holy Temple and the Star Sky Sword Saint, that makes ten. They form Nora’s core strength for deterrence, the solid spine against threats like Demon Lord and Demon Sovereign.
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On that particular day.
Atop the Tower of Heaven, Edmund addresses the whole of Nora’s lands.
In the year 2200 of the Nora Calendar, the 2088th year of the Blood Battle, the Shadow World’s union with Nora, mutually guarding and supporting, jointly conquering the Great Tribulation.
Twelve additional seats join the Supreme Council, reaching 56 altogether. Minus the deceased Dragon Flame God and Mr. Silver, 54 level-10 combatants remain!
Among these fresh additions, ten are Shadow Monarchs, plus the Worm Lord, freed from Black Emperor’s Enslavement by Levi, who earned a council spot and merits to atone for past deeds.
The final newcomer is the Dusk Palace Master.
This trailblazing knight has now fully entered the level-10 [Star Knight] domain, equaling legendary beings through sheer human might.
The Dusk Palace Master, in the Shadow Battlefield, executed four Monarchs, flipped the crumbling battle when defeat loomed, rescued the crisis, and shifted the momentum, honoring the title of ultimate knight!
News of Levi’s level-10 breakthrough sparked celebrations across Nora! Prior to this, not even his inner circle knew of his progress, thanks to his ambush on the Nightmare.
This revelation stunned everyone.
Innumerable folks shouted in joy and clapped enthusiastically.
They proclaim Levi: Ancestor of Knights!
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Ancient Dragon Continent.
"I’m no Ancestor of Knights; more accurately, it’s Heavenly Will or the Ultimate Creator..." Levi pondered with resignation.
He pays little heed to such hollow honors.
Nevertheless, no matter his view, in this age, among Nora’s inhabitants, knights evoke Levi’s name first.
Similar to how wizards bring up Sauron instantly.
Imperial Palace.
Elena returned with Levi from the Shadow Battlefield. After close to two centuries of trials, her wizard practice has solidified, and her Energy Sect and knight progress have advanced further.
Armed with several nine-level artifacts, her battle prowess exceeds standard level 9 mid stage, able to challenge level 9 Perfect. Should all three paths hit level 9, she might stand invincible beneath level 10, a mini Levi.
After prolonged separation, their reunion sparked endless festivities, locked in passion for three months, ending their "clash" as mighty entities. Later, Elena, cheeks rosy, nestled against Levi’s torso, her fingers drawing lazy patterns.
A thought striking her, she abruptly asked:
"My Ancestor of Knights, you’re now renowned across the realm, having reached level 10, while I’m at level 9... shall we have a child at last?"
"Yes, it appears all 18 Twilight Cavalry have families except our Black Snake line, which hasn’t extended its bloodline. No better time than now—let’s begin."
"Oh, you consent so quickly? I figured you’d fret over the Great Tribulation and hesitate to bring a child into wartime chaos?"
"Before, my power was lacking, and I hadn’t secured a place in the Multidimensional Plane—how could I think of heirs? Today, surveying the world, foes able to slay me number scarcely two hands’ worth, with half still dormant, so safeguarding you is assured... Moreover, I’m eager to see our offspring’s potential strength at birth."
Beyond level 9, a knight’s vital essence evolves. Offspring from a level 10 and level 9 knight union will undoubtedly be exceptional.
Through intense endeavors, the pair battled ardently for nearly half a year. As Elena neared her endurance’s edge, conception succeeded at last.
"No surprise pure-blood dragons are scarce; even with my Lovers Rune boosting fertility, it proved so tough—who knows for others."
Elena caressed her belly, detecting the nascent form of the fresh life within. As a transcendent, her instincts whispered:
"Levi, this child is bound to be remarkable; it might require a century to deliver—don’t tell me it’ll be a dragon?"
"Unlikely; my human roots hold strong. In truth, I’m still mostly human... the baby should lean human as well."
"That reassures me."
In the midst of conflict, Levi at last prepared to embrace fatherhood.
Now, upon his shoulders rested not only the Ancient Dragon Continent and Nora, but Elena and the unborn child too—both the vast realm and intimate kin held equal weight.
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Two years onward.
"Levi, I sense there might be three..."
"What? Allow me to check."
Levi probed Elena’s womb inwardly and truly detected three emerging vitalities, voraciously drawing the mother’s sustenance, expanding wildly.
A sudden insight flashing, Levi summoned Leon.
"Investigate the prior incarnations of these three fetuses for me."
"At once, Master."
Leon promptly initiated the probe.
Quickly, surprise etched his features.
"Master, I’ve uncovered it, though I’m unsure if I should reveal."
"Speak freely."
Leon gestured, and visions unfolded like reversing life reels—Levi witnessed diverse humans, beasts, and other existences.
The vision halted at the 99th prior existence:
In icy peaks, within a cavern, a white-furred bear mother with three charming cubs of differing pelts.
Then, wolves slew the bear mother, a youthful knight repelled the pack from the slope, and an elder knight discovered the three orphaned cubs amid the heights.
Recollections from over 2600 years past flooded in.
"That youthful knight was you, the master, correct?"
"Indeed."
"How marvelous—the three cubs, after a hundred rebirths, return to your side once more."
"Three bear cubs; things will get lively soon."