Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 3021: 617: Collective Growth

Even as a Legendary Wizard, she shivered from the intense cold.

Her frequent draws on the Frost Giant Ancestor's power had left the lingering Supreme Will to corrode her body and spirit, echoing the wager struck between the Frost Giant Ancestor and Sauron.

It sought a fair contest against Gullwig.

Victory for it would birth a new Frost Giant Ancestor right there.

Defeat would turn its Giant Power into Gullwig's prize.

Such a magnificent, legitimate plot it was.

Gullwig had no choice but to depend on her own strength.

"No matter what, reaching Ten Rings Perfection at last ensures that against top-tier foes in the days ahead, I won't have to keep unleashing the Giant Power."

While murmuring these words, she clothed herself, her presence growing icier and more daunting.

Reflecting on the first half of her life, she had leaned on the Giant Power to claim Legendary rank in an unmatched thousand-year span, her aspirations soaring as high as Edmund's.

Yet once she became Legendary, she learned her path was only starting.

Over the next three thousand years, she refined her Mental State relentlessly, advancing smoothly to Ten-Ring Senior, and used the spoils of this clash to break through to Ten Rings Perfection.

The Giant Power cuts both ways.

To ascend to Supreme, she must fully master it, wiping out every trace of the Frost Giant Ancestor’s will—a process demanding much time.

Rushing would ruin everything; she refused to turn into the Frost Giant Ancestor.

She remained herself: Frost Witch Gullwig!

With these thoughts clear, she reached the Supreme Council’s round table.

Lady Echo looked on with her lovely eyes, inquiring with worry:

"Lady Gullwig, how are you feeling now?

I heard about your injury; if you need healing help, I can offer it—my level-10 musical healing works wonders."

Gullwig gave a slight smile and nodded thankfully:

"I’m okay, thank you, Lady Echo, for your concern."

Seeing all gathered, Edmund spoke solemnly:

"The era is shifting. This battle must have shown everyone that in coming years, the Dusk Palace Master will stand at the heart of our civilization’s stand against the giants.

I’ve chaired this council too long and feel the fatigue.

Now, I plan to retreat to a supporting role. Once the Dusk Palace Master achieves Legendary, we can launch a fresh election for Grand Council Chairman, and I won’t join it."

All grasped Edmund’s aim.

Without Edmund running, given his strength, fame, and feats, the Grand Council Chairman seat would surely go to the Dusk Palace Master.

Heavenly Will declared:

"I back Levi fully. I’ve always had great expectations for this youth. From our first meeting, I sensed his exceptional nature and Supreme potential—now proven true by events."

The six Barbarian Lords chimed in together:

"We do as well."

The Snake of the End chuckled:

"Hehehe, I completely endorse Levi for Grand Council Chairman."

In the postwar merit rankings, the Snake of the End placed in the top ten; its "War Simulator" power proved crucial to Nora’s triumph.

Thus, it gained lavish rewards, including a supreme treasure.

It recognized its rise stemmed from Levi and needed to hold fast to this vital ally to weather the epoch’s Great Tribulation.

The Legendary Wizards voiced no dissent, approving as one.

Beast Master, alien powerhouses, and Shadow Monarch all consented willingly.

In the end, the Supreme Council inside unanimously named Levi the upcoming council head. Naturally, per regulations, a formal public vote was still needed to confirm him as Grand Council Chairman.

That held zero doubt.

Ancestor of Knights, Ancestor of Warlocks, Sword Dao Ancestor, Dusk Palace Master, Supernova King, unprecedented killer of level-10 foes...

Levi’s path brimmed with accolades too vast to fully recount. This battle especially elevated his Nora prestige beyond even Edmund’s.

Indisputably Nora’s top figure!

...

Nora Calendar 2490.

Years had flown by since the Nightmare War.

The Supreme Council’s lineup saw major shifts.

Nora had enlisted eight level-10 powerhouses initially.

With the Sky Light Empress’s death in combat, only seven remained.

Of those, Chaotic Heaven Saint, Lady Echo, Spiritual Venerable, Giant Wood King, and Star Shining Tyrant—these five opted to stay post-war, joining as full members.

Crying and Smiling God and Master of Black Prison completed their duties, took supreme treasures, and departed. They sought short-term gigs, not endless giant battles.

The fall risk loomed too large, so they fled the Pan-Plane for hidden retreats, biding time till the epoch’s Great Tribulation ended.

Edmund urged them to stay, but failed.

The council honored their decisions, bidding friendly farewells.

Post-adjustment, the Supreme Council stood thus:

Legendary positions: 17 occupied.

This battle boosted all Legendary Wizards’ might across the board.

Besides the fresh legends [Blazing Star God Witch], [Master of the Bizarre], [Emperor Wanlei], [Lord of Light and Shadow], [Bronze Warlord]—five in total.

The remaining twelve began at Ten-Ring Senior Cultivation.

Among giants, they ranked as scarce level-10 elites.

The wizard civilization kept advancing and refining.

Newer laws outshine the old; that’s beyond dispute.

Save outliers like Sauron and Roger, new legends generally pack strong punch. These five at Ten Rings Ordinary could still battle Ten Rings Seniors.

Consider [Master of the Bizarre], for example.

After this fight.

Gargamel trapped Azure Steel Demon King Jiasu and Eternal Hunger Lord Edis—the Gluttonous Demon King who once allied with Poison Smoke Lady to hunt Levi.

The Gluttonous Demon King’s power neared mid-level 10 endlessly.

With these three Scythe Demon Spirits in Gargamel’s Sealing Demon Book, its fighting strength exceeded typical mid-level 10, beyond mere realm metrics.