Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 3068: 628: Shifting Balance of Attack and Defense!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
Upon completing these tasks, he underwent a transformation, becoming Levi.
Levi touched down upon the earth, as the Fire Dragon Knight delivered his report:
"Aside from a minor fraction, the remaining Nightmare Creatures have been utterly eradicated."
Levi directed the leader of the Eighteen Riders:
"It doesn't matter. They cannot flee my [Nightmare Emperor’s Realm]. In this domain, no Perception short of Supreme can penetrate.
Should a Supreme arrive, I'll sense it right away. All of you, treat this spot as your base and, per the strategy, push outwards. Whenever you claim a new area, disperse some of my [Nightmare Emperor Dragon Scales]; I shall claim all that the Nightmares possess!
Moreover, should you detect any trace of the Twilight Demon, avoid direct confrontation—notify me at once. I will handle it myself and take it alive."
The knights obeyed without delay, launching into immediate action.
The Ancient Dragon Continent adjoins the Sorren Continent.
Based on prior encounters, its defenses were excessively reinforced.Thus, for this conflict, Levi deployed every member of the Eighteen Riders who had reached level 9.
Those below level 9 remained behind to guard and hasten their cultivation breakthroughs.
This clash served as the ultimate test for the Dusk Holy Temple's three millennia of progress.
Let the knights lead the charge!
Quickly, military outposts sprouted across Black Dragon Territory, rising like mushrooms after a downpour.
Four hundred Nora Battle Groups gathered in this place.
Days flowed by steadily.
Buzz! Six muscular figures materialized, their faces filled with shock.
"Is this the Nightmare World?"
The Six Barbarian Lords had come, with Heavenly Will overseeing the homeland.
Right behind them landed the four Giant Kings of Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water, plus Lei Kai.
The Thousand-Eyed Swordsman was locked in a vital breakthrough phase and stayed at the back.
Warriors from the Beast Master civilization, powerful foreign races, and elite Legendary Wizards all converged, eyeing the realm beyond the black barrier.
The Lady of Thunder declared:
"Nora has finally reached this moment!"
The Wind Empress smiled broadly and proclaimed:
"My winds crave the thrill of battle!"
For this assault, Nora stationed twenty-seven level-10 powerhouses at home for defense,
including elite figures like the Frost Witch and Spiritual Venerable.
Furthermore, Nora's ally, the Underworld,
vowed support against any assaults from the Abyss or Nightmares.
Under the Chaos Emperor's direct command, thirty-nine level-10s formed
a forty-strong invasion force, with each Monarch overseeing ten legions.
In addition, Levi's vanguard Nightmare Creature army,
summoned back from the Daydreamer’s Demiplane, joined the fray.
They were commanded by the level 9 mid-stage Tyrant of Horror.
Now, Nora’s forty Military Lords would commence from the known Black Dragon Territory, gradually infiltrating and consuming the Nightmare lands, dismantling foes and converting them to our side!
Once the full force assembled,
Levi lifted the Sword of Victory, announcing with grave intensity:
"This marks Nora’s fourth millennium!"
"Warriors, unleash your valor!"
"Starting today, we confront the Nightmares directly!"
"Avenge the countless billions of our kin slain in Nightmare incursions!"
"Nora, advance unyieldingly!"
Myriad soldiers, ignited by the Sword of Victory, surged with fervor,
"For Nora!"
"Annihilate the Nightmares!"
...
Nora Calendar 3100, Blood Battle 2888 years.
The Age History Book inscribed its grandest chapter since the Ancient Age's close.
The Nora Civilization openly waged war against the indomitable Giant Nightmare World!
The mighty host stormed the frontlines, capturing the Pale Domain in mere days.
The Black Dragon Flag fluttered proudly atop the Flesh and Blood Mountains.
Word of this spread, sending tremors through the Multidimensional Plane with the Vibroforce Slash.
Since time immemorial, challengers had risen against the Giant's dominance.
Yet all failed, reduced to sustenance for the astral beasts.
Now Nora clashed with the Nightmares.
Did they believe the Nightmare World an easy prey?
...
"Curse them! This is outright provocation!"
Soon after hostilities ignited, the Master of Horror was rudely awakened, hauled from Earth's depths, its colossal million-mile frame rising at the world's heart.
A malevolent stare bored through infinite Void, fixating on the desolate western fringes of the Nightmare World, where a black barrier had abruptly arisen.
It resembled a malignant growth upon the Nightmare soil.
A black-armored swordsman perched atop the barrier, standing like an eternal obelisk.
He lifted his golden gaze, seemingly detecting the dread scrutiny.
A bold, arrogant smirk curled his lips!
"Dare to plunder my Nightmare Power? Perish!"
Awesome power erupted skyward, shattering the Nightmare's Sky Dome.
Into the Void advanced the Master of Horror, charging westward to clash with the Chaos Emperor.
"Mere level-10s, dare to challenge Supreme authority!"
On his path, three figures obstructed his advance.
"Lord Horror, you must not!"
The Three Emperors materialized, hastening to restrain him.
In rage, the Master of Horror roared:
"Why not? Do you believe I cannot handle a mere brat?"
The Disaster Monarch summoned his bravery and declared:
"Calm down, Lord!
Consider—if Nora boldly invades the Nightmare so openly, they must have some reliance. Perhaps they've allied with the Netherworld Ancestor, Emmon, or even remnants from other epochs, preparing a trap.
Their intent is obviously aimed at you!
At this vital moment, should anything befall you, how will we confront the other three powers? Nora has changed greatly; do not underestimate it."
The Archdevil of Hell added:
"Indeed, Lord. We’ve already summoned numerous Monarchs from across the world. Allow us to test them first and plan accordingly."
The Ignorant Monarch stated:
"Lord, if harm comes to you, who will safeguard the dormant Supreme Will?"
The Master of Horror composed himself.
He commanded:
"Swiftly, rally the grand army immediately and annihilate Black Dragon Territory! If Nora’s momentum continues unchecked, the Supreme Will’s fury upon awakening will be unbearable for us!"
Consequently—
The Master of Horror decreed a mandatory conscription throughout the entire territory.
Apart from the over a hundred guards posted at the Nightmare’s vital Blood and Flesh Palace,
every other Monarch was required to assemble at the Catastrophe Domain!
Within the Nightmare World, a tempest loomed.
Seated majestically on his Throne, the Master of Horror awaited.
He expected a single command to bring three hundred Monarchs hurrying in obedience.
However, half a year passed before news arrived that nearly drove him to erupt in fury.
[Report! Spirit Monarch, Great Dream Monarch, and twelve other powerhouses have vanished from their domains. Spirit Monarch has defected to the Underworld! He has ascended as the 12th Nether Emperor!]
Trembling with wrath, the Master of Horror glared at the list of deserters!
All worthless mutts devoid of any loyalty!
He even suspected that figures like the Spirit Monarch had long been Underworld spies.
Damn that Netherworld Ancestor woman, utterly treacherous to the bone!
This worsened the already dire state in the Nightmare.
...
Time passed swiftly.
Ten years onward,
more than two hundred Monarchs arrived sluggishly and unwillingly at the Catastrophe Domain.
Countless Monarchs appeared drowsy-eyed, evidently roused from profound slumber.
Their vast Lifespans and status as Giants had lulled them into utter complacency.
Barring occasional clashes with the astral world every epoch,
no one could fathom a full-scale war breaking out within the Nightmare realm itself.
"What’s happening?"
"Unclear, looks like war’s brewing."
"Huh? War? Against the astral world?"
"No, against Nora."
"Nora? Never heard of that obscure spot."
"Thirty thousand years back, the wizard ancestor Sauron originated there. Ring any bells now?"
"Ah, got it."
These Monarchs remained blissfully unaware of the crisis’s severity.
Fuming to the point of wanting to slaughter them all on the spot, the Master of Horror spoke icily:
"All of you, pay attention! Currently, forces from the Multidimensional Plane, spearheaded by the wizard civilization under the banner of All Clans, are brazenly invading our Nightmare!
Nora now teems with powerhouses, their might matching a Quasi-Giant. None can afford carelessness! Henceforth, you shall follow my orders—and we will crush Nora in under a thousand years!"