Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 3031: 619: Sauron’s Blessing

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Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...

Levi ventured through the Void toward the Star Spider's domain. Three years later, Dinos ascended to Destruction Heaven's First Layer, reuniting with fellow knights who celebrated their supernova progress amid Beren's lead. Fifteen years on, Emperor Mu broke through to level 9, fulfilling the old knights' legendary ascent. In the Land of Darkness, black beasts assaulted Sea Beast God's believers until a fish-headed angel repelled them, only for the Devouring God Demon Spider's threads to enclose the realm.

The web ensnares divine power, turning it into a deadly foe for the Gods.

Once trapped in its web, feeble lesser gods find no way to escape.

To put it simply, just gods of intermediate rank can stand against the Devouring God Demon Spider.

"Damn it, I'm only an angel, barely enough to fill the gaps in its fangs."

Despair gripped the angel as he unleashed divine arts against the massive web, yet failed utterly to budge it.

"How dare you!"

A furious roar echoed from the lofty heavens, where a figure clad in fish scales, sporting a blue face and sharp fangs, manifested as a blue-robed specter amid the Sea of Ruins.

"You vile spider, such audacity!"

It was the God of Sea Beasts, Poseidon.

He projected outward calm yet harbored deep terror within.

He stood no chance against the Devouring God Demon Spider.

Yet as a lesser god, his angels were few in number.

He refused to witness them swallowed by the spider.

Upon the enormous web materialized a figure whose eight legs reached toward the heavens.

Cunning compound eyes spun wildly, fixing upon the God of Sea Beasts.

Unfazed by the warning, it devoured the angel right there, then sauntered off boldly, deeming mortals beneath its notice, unworthy of a snack.

In this realm, no prey proved tastier than gods or angels.

Their meat brimmed with sweetness and flavor.

Rage boiled uncontrollably in the God of Sea Beasts, but he dared not venture to the lower planes.

"Curse it, I'll report to the Lord of Storm to eradicate this monster."

...

Ten years passed.

Nora Calendar, 2640.

The Star Spider laid a cunning trap to capture angels.

Failure struck this time.

Amid the pitch-black void of deep space, four avatars radiating level-10 divine might arrayed in formation, surrounding the Star Spider and pummeling it with brilliant divine spells.

Though the Star Spider reached level 10 Middle Stage, it shone in entrapment and surprise attacks, faltering in head-on fights, no rival for these four gods.

In the astral world's Sea of Ruins, a silhouette stood with arms clasped behind the back. Wind swirled in his left eye, thunder crackled in the right, their fusion unleashing boundless celestial fury—it was the Lord of Storm!

At His side, the God of Sea Beasts grinned obsequiously, "Lord Emperor, this fiendish spider plagues the astral world terribly. Slaying it now marks a mighty feat for you."

The Lord of Storm cast a glance His way and responded coolly:

"Why slay it? It fits perfectly as my mount."

"Indeed, yes, punish it harshly, bind it as your eternal servant."

The Lord of Storm harbored his own schemes.

The Star Spider wielded a strange force that suppressed divine power; mastering it against rival gods would yield a supreme weapon.

Truth be told, He had long desired to claim this spider, but its sly nature let it prey only on the frail and unleash hit-and-run tactics against the astral world, evading capture.

Seizing this moment, He aimed to seize it.

The God of Sea Beasts eyed the spider, sneering inwardly.

"Reaping what you sowed, hmph."

After half a day's battering, the Star Spider lay battered near death.

Each of the four lesser gods unleashed a chain from their palms, thrusting toward it.

This was the divine artifact [Soul-binding Chain], which shackled all forms of power—a standard tool in the astral world, possessed by many mighty gods for subduing mounts.

The Star Spider's gaze faded.

To tread rivers often invites wet feet.

It had foreseen this fate.

Regret held no place; existence demanded feasting!

What joy in life without savoring desires?

Even in death, after ages, a fresh Star Spider would arise.

It would press on with voracious hunts, devouring gods forever!

Clang! Clang!

Metal rang out sharply.

The soul-binding chains bounced away.

Before the Star Spider emerged a sturdy figure.

Clad in black armor, gripping a crimson dragon greatsword, a petite spider exuding a friendly vibe rested on his shoulder, peering back with wide eyes.

"Phew... searched for thirty years, at last I've located it."

Levi petted the little spider, surveying the surroundings.

"Well now, quite the spectacle—what's your grand scheme here?"

The four lesser gods paled in alarm, snarling:

"Dusk Palace Master, this is the Lord of Storm's quarry—what business have you?"

Levi paid them no heed.

Such puny gods lacked the stature to address him.

He spanned countless planes, confronting from afar that majestic presence in the astral world's Sea of Ruins.

Levi's voice boomed steadily, poised without arrogance:

"Lord of Storm?"

The Emperor showed no ire, maintaining composure with a faint smile:

"Correct."

"This spider is kin to my pet's ancestor—you cannot claim it."

Levi caressed the small spider, claiming rightful ownership.

The Spider King truly bore a hint of the Star Spider's lineage.

Whether direct kin or not remained unclear.

The Lord of Storm chuckled:

"This demonic spider has feasted on countless angels and even gods. In my astral world, it demands execution. Do you truly plan to snatch it? Or challenge the astral world itself?"

Levi countered:

"Were I set against the astral world, a handful of blows earlier would have slain your minions. Merely, this spider shares destiny with me; I've hunted it relentlessly."

The Lord of Storm pressed:

"And if I deny its release?"

A surge of divine might swept the astral world unexpectedly, igniting a vast unseen storm realm across hundreds of thousands of miles below, roiling with lightning and gales—utterly fearsome.

This deity displayed cultivation rivaling the Nightmare Four Emperors in dread.

Countless lesser god avatars quaked below, dropping to their knees. The God of Sea Beasts lowered his gaze, shunning the Lord of Storm's eyes.

"Overwhelming, utterly overwhelming!"

Shock thundered within him—befitting a top-ten astral world titan.

His alliance with the Lord of Storm proved wise.

Levi endured the storm's divine pressure steadfastly, unshaken.

No matter the howling winds or crashing bolts, none breached ten thousand miles of his form.

Suddenly, six peaks of dragon prestige erupted from him, scattering outward.

Boom!

In a flash, the divine domain shattered, winds and thunder extinguished.

The Lord of Wind and Thunder's eyes narrowed, pondering silently.

"Though separated by planes, limiting my might, he held back too... truly wields Four Emperor-tier strength."

The Lord of Wind and Thunder realized he could not bar Levi.

Feigning ease, he declared generously:

"Hahaha, merely jesting. No surprise you're Nora's ace who toppled Nightmare—your power astounds. Should opportunity arise, visit the astral world and explore.

This spider belongs to you.

Simply keep it leashed, lest it menace my astral world."

He sought to lure Levi to witness astral splendor.

To reveal the Dark Universe's supreme overlord!

Levi grinned and replied:

"Grateful for the invite; given chance, I'll journey to the astral world."

The latest to roam the astral world freely had been Sauron.

God and mortal exchanged pleasantries, yet each nursed hidden agendas.

The Lord of Storm stated flatly:

"All withdraw to the astral world—follow me."

Soon, the four lesser god avatars faded away, each sighing in relief.

"Ran into this meddler."