Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
Levi achieved three legendary skills and became the "Lord of Heavenly Skill." He, along with the Golden Wind Speaker, established the "Eastern Sea Water Vein Sealing Spirit Array." The Chaos Emperor rescued Emperor Wan Chuan, who became the powerful "Eastern Sea Navy – Chuan" and a peak level-10 strongman. Meanwhile, Victor, the third avatar of the Grand Council Chairman, ascended to become a Legendary Wizard, specializing in Sword Dao Formation and Sword Arrays. He is now known as the "Beidou Swordsman," the latest legendary figure to join the Nora Council.
In the mortal realm, the renowned Secret Sword Flow Wizard was widely known as: The Ancestor of Secret Sword! During the legendary month of Lord Victor, he expounded upon the path of the secret sword for three hundred days and nights in the Eastern Sea. Wizards from all corners of the realm made great efforts to reach the Eastern Sea, eager to hear the legend speak. For a period, the continent bridge's teleportation portal was overwhelmed with traffic. Numerous Grand Wizards and Legendary Wizards arrived to seek his wisdom. Even the second-in-command of the Secret Sword Flow, the Demon Tears Divine Sword, engaged in a discussion of swordsmanship with Lord Victor. Though he was ultimately defeated, he departed with both satisfaction and honor.
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Astral World.
The Sovereign of Ten Thousand Gold, upon learning that Lord Victor's respectful title was "Master of Ten Thousand Gold," flew into a tempestuous rage. He vehemently denounced Victor as a blasphemer who dared covet divine authority beyond mortal reach. He demanded that the Beidou Swordman alter the title, threatening eternal unrest until his demand was met. The Beidou Swordman, however, completely ignored this decree.
The Bronze Warlord, spearing the sky, roared with indignation:
"Old fool, if you have the courage, descend here!"
The Sovereign of Ten Thousand Gold feigned ignorance, taking no further action. Without the backing of the Star Ancestor, how would he dare venture into the Lower Realm?
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Nightmare World.
Dream Arena.
This arena, personally established by the Chaos Emperor, spanned a colossal eight million miles in diameter, dwarfing many major worlds. Even a Level 10 Strongman would find it immensely challenging to breach its formidable defenses. With the proliferation of Level 10 strongmen like Nora over the years, the Supreme Council began organizing arena battles to serve as a means for sparring and refining combat techniques. It was intended as preliminary training for the impending Civil War.
High in the sky, two figures were fiercely engaged in combat. Behind the Heavenly Artisan swirled the majestic Purple Dragon Witch Phase, while the Seven Stars of the Beidou Swordman blazed brilliantly. Ice and Fire spells, alongside Sword Qi, collided across the heavens and earth, unleashing instantaneous devastation. The Star Sword Tower and the Heavenly Craftwork Pagoda were locked in an even match. All manner of innate spells seemed inextricably bound, unable to gain an advantage.
With a shared understanding, the two unleashed Legendary spells!
"Heavenly Craftsmanship!"
"God Slaying!"
The Holy Infant wielded the Ice and Fire Hammer, meticulously crafting extraordinary ice and fire constructs that floated in the void, transforming into dazzling treasures of awe-inspiring grandeur! Lord Victor remained undeterred. With a mere flick of his finger, over two hundred streaks of golden light surged towards the sky, coalescing into colossal greatswords ten thousand miles high, intricately linked by the Beidou Sword Formation. The ferocious gold Element Sword Qi propagated outward, sweeping across a hundred thousand miles.
Boom!
Following the ultimate collision, the God Slaying technique, with its decisive edge, emerged slightly triumphant. It obliterated a significant portion of the power from the crafted ice and fire creations, thereby curbing much of the sword formation's might. The divine purple Dragon then exhaled a breath of ice and fire, extinguishing the remaining sword qi.
Ace remarked with evident admiration:
"The formidable power of this sword instills apprehension even in top-tier strongmen."
Lord Victor responded:
"This is the pinnacle of swordsmanship."
Overall.
He and Ace were equally matched in terms of strength, each possessing distinct specialties. At present, both wielded the might of a ten-ring senior. Lord Victor, an extreme attacker, could even momentarily match the Perfection realm in terms of burst power, though he lacked the sustained capacity for it.
After the sparring.
The two figures returned to the Sorren Continent. In the direction of Gondor City, a wild, untamed aura seemed to be stirring.
"The upcoming stage for the King of Body Refining."
"Compared to us, the very first Legendary Body Refiner, even if affiliated with the Chaos Faction, their level of attention might not be any less significant. It is indeed quite anticipated."
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In the vast expanse of the void.
The Abyss Realm Worm writhed unnervingly. Its trajectory was conspicuously in the opposite direction of Nora. Within Chaotic City, the Chaotic Servant's eyes snapped open.
"I nearly dropped a realm level, damn Kars."
Fortunately, it had escaped swiftly and subsequently devoured numerous demons to stabilize its realm level. Otherwise, the repercussions would have been unimaginable. It furrowed its brow, realizing the Abyss Realm Worm appeared to be heading in an incorrect direction.
"Lord, shall we cease pursuit of Nora?"
The Abyss Will responded:
"Let it be. Nora and the Underworld have now merged into the universe's first unified power. It is prudent to avoid engagement and bide our time. I have assimilated a portion of the Nightmare Power and require time to digest it while in slumber."
"In the interim, you shall continue to track Kars' whereabouts. Given his current strength, it is improbable he can rapidly absorb the Nightmare Stone. Furthermore, the Nightmare Path does not align with his methods; he may not even consume it."
The Chaotic Servant cursed vehemently:
"What does this accursed fellow intend to do with the Nightmare Stone?"
The Abyss Will spoke with a note of concern:
"Uncertain, he could be allied with Nora as well. My worry is that Kars might present the Nightmare Stone to the Mother River or the Chaos Emperor, leaving us utterly defenseless."
The expedition towards Nora had commenced with great enthusiasm.
However, midway through its voyage, a catastrophic event unfolded. During its travels, Nora transformed from a quasi-Giant into a Giant, and now, an ultra-Giant.
Who in their right mind would believe such a thing?
The Chaotic Servant inquired:
"Is this entirely Sauron's machination?"
It recollected how Sauron had hastily retreated upon reaching level 666, seemingly terrified at the sight of him. Back then, he hadn't paid much heed, but soon after, Sauron perished.
Initially dismissing Nora as a fleeting phenomenon, it had continued to grow, evolving over millennia. This was all because the Giants had never taken it seriously.
Now, regret was a futile emotion.
What contributed to their complacency was the ingrained historical perspective: Giants were invincible. Even if other civilizations produced a Supreme being, they were akin to ants attempting to topple a colossal tree.
Yet, this outcome was entirely unforeseen.
The Underworld had turned against the Giants.
Its standing diminished, they had fostered Nora's ascent. Coupled with a series of intricate plots and strategies, likely orchestrated by the progenitor of wizards, the current unfixable predicament arose.
To eradicate the threat posed by Nora.
Only a single strategy remained viable.
The forces of gods and demons must unite to obliterate this world!
Following the destruction of Nora and the Underworld.
The Abyss and the Astral World would be left to their own capabilities.
The most unfavorable outcome would be the partitioning of the realm equally with the Astral World. However, with the hidden trump cards accumulated over the years, there existed a possibility of subjugating the Astral World, thereby establishing the Abyss as the ultimate supreme power in the universe.
The will of the Abyss gazed towards the Astral World, lost in contemplation. To demonstrate goodwill, it might even take the initiative to aid the Star Ancestor in expelling or even annihilating the will of the mother nest, thereby fostering a collaborative relationship between the two entities.
