Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 3027: 618: Lord of Northern Abyss!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
After securing his realm, Garcia ascended to the rank of Holy Member as [Pearl Walker].
He had now become the 222nd Grand Wizard in history.
The "Nora Daily" portrayed him as a shining inspirational figure, giving his story wide coverage.
By now, all knew of the [Late Bloomer: Garcia] on the Ancient Dragon Continent.
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Back in the Ancient Banyan Fairyland.
Levi wrapped up his count of the three years' worth of spoils from the ancient tower expedition.
That included five Sun Refining Artifacts, along with 567 pieces below Bright Moon grade. Plus two nine-level treasures, and endless other treasures, heavenly materials, and earthly treasures.
"This ninth layer really is a treasure trove."
"Sadly, no Primordial Relics have turned up yet.""Next round, I'll attempt a ten-draw."
"Ten draws only, bail if nothing shows."
Levi pondered silently.
He had stockpiled more than 200 Level 9 Crystals by now.
"Father, we want to head to the battlefield too."
"Yes, when does the war kick off?"
"My Crimson Emperor Dragon Flames crave the bloodshed."
Having returned from their training journey, the three siblings brimmed with eagerness.
Levi chuckled and replied:
"Your chance will come in a few centuries. I'll send you to the Nightmare World's battlefield to taste true life-or-death peril."
The trio's growth had been far too effortless.
They remained oblivious to the world's perils.
If Levi had enjoyed such protections in his youth, he'd have lingered under parental wings until reaching level 10 invincibility, shunning all thoughts of battle.
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Five years passed.
Nora Calendar, year 2520.
First Layer of Destruction Heaven.
The Black Knight's weary form appeared.
"Hahaha, level 9 at last, level 9!"
He claimed the third spot among Holy Sanctuary Knights in the 18 Twilight Cavalry!
That very month.
A Star Butterfly Dragon swirled over the Ancient Dragon Continent before fading away. The Ash Knight pursued, achieving fourth Holy Sanctuary Knight status and entering Undying Heaven.
The 004th Holy Member emerged.
Seated at home, Levi sensed his power surge, a profound contentment washing over him—like a farmer of almost three millennia finally harvesting his crops.
"The elder knights near level 9, mid-generation ones all at level 8 peak. When they march into the Nightmare, the 18 Twilight Cavalry will dazzle the world."
Progress marked these years for all.
Even late starters like Dragon Flame Knight, Peacock Knight, and Halo Knight reached late level 7, charging toward level 8.
Yet the Nightmare War favored the Thousand Illusion Knight most. With her mythical [Heavenly Fox] bloodline, she aimed for Supreme Bloodline at level 9.
One more shot.
Even without Supreme success, passing down the bloodline could let descendants seize the chance someday.
Snow Dragon Knight and Pheasant Knight had perished.
But their lineages endured. New prodigies arose over time, carrying their fathers' legacies toward mythical bloodlines.
The Path of Bloodline Breathing Technique flourished in diversity.
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Thirty years on.
Nora Calendar, year 2550.
Levi upgraded his four divine weapons—[Wind Thunder Wings], [The Nightmare Helmet], [Invisible Shadow], and [Golden Dragon Heavenly Shield]—to level 10.
This matched crafting four Lifebound Treasures simultaneously.
His defense, senses, speed, and stamina soared dramatically.
Now he turned to his favored divine weapon, [Crimson Dragon Slash].
In Red Emperor Star, Levi remelted the Sword of World Destruction. Amid roaring flames, a savage colossal face loomed, radiating destructive might.
Levi remembered glimpsing this face in prior cosmic evolution simulations—it had swiftly imploded. He dubbed it [Skull of Destruction].
"Looks like the Primordial Relic at the Sword of World Destruction's core, brimming with ultimate destructive force, ideal match for my Crimson Emperor Dragon."
Clanging rang out ceaselessly.
The epic forging process ignited.
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Ten years afterward.
Golden radiance bathed Gondor City's skies. A golden silhouette strode into the void and vanished—rumored to be Lord Victor facing his tribulation.
In a golden realm, the Gold Element Sword Qi Tribulation raged fiercer than standard wizard level 9 catastrophes, engulfing the poised Lord Victor.
"No surprise Energy Sect level 9s struggle so much—they're clearly suppressed."
Victor mused inwardly.
Unfazed, he breathed in golden Qi, cycling it through organs and bowels, gilding his blood as sword clashes resounded in his vessels.
"White Emperor Sword Sect Fifth Realm, Taibai Invisible Sword Qi."
Victor trod heavenly gang steps, each stride birthing a sword. Breath and pores spat endless invisible Sword Qis, weaving a mighty Sword Qi Barrier.
Tribulation Sword Qis dissolved, unable to breach him.
At momentum's zenith, Victor bellowed:
"Behold my sword!"
Innumerable inner Dust Sword Qis converged into a white Sword Qi, outshining and shattering the common Gold Element ones.
Silence gripped the world instantly.
Heaven and earth held only Victor.
He grasped Energy Sect level 9 mysteries, his body morphing into Invisible Sword Qi, piercing unseen realms to glimpse the Nine Heavens Palace.
There, Mixed Element Ancestor dueled Primordial Demon Lord in a game.
They embodied mutual opposition.
This mirrored the "Left and Right Mutual Struggle Technique."
Mixed Element Ancestor grinned:
"Impressive. White Emperor's Son inheritance peaked at Four Realms; fifth realm [Taibai Invisible Sword Qi] was mere concept. Yet you've perfected it."
Primordial Demon Lord showed rare surprise.
"True indeed, you bear a sword immortal's bearing."
His sword immortal meant Sword Sect realm rivaling level 10.
Fusing Energy Sect and sword arts, Man-Sword unity inseparable.
Then forge Sword Soul, recast sword form, birth Sword Infant for mortal transcendence into immortal Sword Immortal body.
Of course, mere theory.
He hadn't trod Sword Sect path.
He figured sword immortal path unlikely here. Escape Land of Darkness essential.
Seek fitter realms, kindred spirits—that's why he aided Nora.
Nora offered best shot at his aims. Giant, mighty as he was, couldn't align.
Mixed Element Ancestor declared:
"Now level 9, unleash [God-Slaying Flying Saber] fully. With wizard path, invincible below level 10."
"I'm no Sword Sect expert on White Emperor's Son path, little to teach. This [Mystic Sky Gold Stone Qi] wisp, from Primordial Demon Lord."
"Wizard standards deem it [Divine Artifact]. Your level 9 breakthrough gift—refine and study it."
Finger-thick golden Qi-dragon dropped into Victor's hand.
A deep affinity stirred; he whispered:
"Mystic Sky Spirit Embryo body shares origin with this Qi."
Primordial Demon Lord spoke:
"Refine freely. If concerns arise, let true form check. Demon or not, I skip petty schemes."
Victor smiled:
"Gratitude, senior, for the treasure. I'll propagate this Sword Sect path."
Victor returned to Gondor City.
Saint Emperor Zhou, hearing of his level 9 rise, visited with Four Sons of Qi Sect. Elena, Emperor Mu, White Wolf Girl, and others came to celebrate and seek wisdom.
The veteran Holy Emperor's gaze gleamed with hope, murmuring: "Besides Ancestor, a level 9 at last—splendid, splendid..."