Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 296 Lovers Advance, Wizard's Wedding, Hundred Flowers Return Home! (Long Chapter, Requesting Monthly Tickets and Subscriptions)

The month of harvest in the year 1161 of the Holy Radiance Calendar.

Some time has passed since the Great Crusade ended, and apart from the fallen Blue Sage, the other legendary wizards have returned to the wizarding world one after another.

The Central Realm.

As the most central subspace of the Nora plane, Sauron, after several site visits, chose this location as the site for his headquarters.

Firstly, the central territory can be directly connected to the territory of any unbeliever, making transportation convenient.

Secondly, the Central Realm makes it easier to observe the situation in multiple dimensions, allowing the Wizarding World to prepare in advance for invasions by external enemies.

It is said that here, using the legendary artifact, the Eye of Sauron, one can observe 108,000 planes.

The area covered by these observable planes is referred to by the council as the "Solon Panplane".

The footprints of wizarding civilization are found across these planes, some leaving a profound impact, such as colonization. Others, however, were merely superficial, establishing fragile interdimensional friendships.

The origin of the Pan-Dimensional Wizard Council also stems from this concept.

Of the 108,000 planes, only about 3,000 possess civilizations.

The rest are all planes with extremely harsh environments, scarce resources, or that have already died or collapsed.

Although the wizard civilization is powerful, it only occupies fifty planes, and there is still much room for development in the future.

However, there are many ancient civilizations in distant lands that, while not as powerful as the Abyss, still possess some level 10 beings, and their overall strength is not much weaker than that of the Wizarding Civilization.

As the wizarding civilization has grown stronger, it has yet to conquer the land due to the long distance, the difficulty of expeditions, and various other reasons.

Many planes have even established transdimensional alliances to prevent wizard colonization and invasion, uniting to fight against wizards.

The previous five federal rebellions, besides being supported by the five evil gods, also had the support of these anti-wizard alliance forces.

More than a century of internal and external troubles have led the wizarding civilization to temporarily abandon its external expansion and instead begin to address internal issues.

Regardless of the individual will of the wizarding civilization, from a macro perspective, the main direction of all wizards must be consistent!

Otherwise, civilization will struggle to make leaps forward and will sooner or later be swallowed up by a formidable enemy like the abyss!

Outside the crystal wall.

A colossal sky city, as if sculpted from ice, tore through the crystal wall and slowly approached.

"Legendary senator, the Frost Witch, is back!"

"All units, prepare to welcome the Frost Witch!"

The central area instantly became lively.

On Sky City, the Frost Witch remained calm. To her, the hundred years of the Great Expedition were equivalent to only half a year for a mortal.

"Welcome home, Lady Gulveig." A hearty laugh rang out, and a middle-aged sorcerer dressed in a magnificent robe and wearing a crown of flames appeared out of thin air.

"Thank you, Speaker Eamon," Gulveig said calmly.

"Thank you for your hard work. Without you, there would be no peace in our wizarding world!" Amon said sincerely.

"Is that so? But the wizarding world is far from peaceful. Our Frost Realm, the domain of the Frost School, has been occupied by certain individuals," Gulvig said bluntly.

Amon's expression remained unchanged, then he smiled wryly and said, "Madam must think that it's my inaction as the Grand Council Speaker. I'm helpless too. So much has happened in the Wizarding World lately, it can't be explained in just a few words. As you know, some people have been trying to dismantle the Council and make the Wizarding World operate according to their will... How about this, I'll host a banquet in my Sky City to welcome you back, and we can talk more there."

"I understand your work, so there's no need for a welcome dinner. I need to go back to the Frostlands," Gulveig said.

Eamon's expression changed, and he said:

"Madam, this is not a good idea. According to the rules, legendary wizards are not allowed to go to the ancestral lands of various schools in person, let alone participate in battles. You understand this, right?"

Besides, several level-ten civilizations have been causing trouble in recent years, attempting to attack our wizarding world. I need your help. Don't worry about the schools of thought; I'll handle that for you.

I need some more time to figure out who wants to part ways with us. I also want to give them a chance to come back to us... If they are stubborn, we will settle accounts later, how about that?

"Although you, madam, possess extraordinary talent, arguably the fastest legendary figure in recent history, I, Amon, have lived longer than you. Regarding certain people and certain issues within the Council… I should see things more clearly than you. Some matters cannot be resolved simply by capturing a few dark wizards."

Gulvig thought for a moment and said, "I understand, but the Frost School matter still needs to be resolved quickly."

"Don't worry," Eamon said with a smile, looking confident.

……

The endless sea.

Sea of ​​Stars.

Six months have passed since the Man-Faced Spider was killed.

Rose, having completely escaped the clutches of nightmares, can finally sleep and meditate in peace.

She and Newt even planned to hold a grand wizard wedding a month later, inviting some relatives and friends to attend.

As a heavyweight figure like Li Wei, he was naturally invited as well.

Elena and Triss, on the other hand, were busy studying the corpse of the spider-faced creature. Learning from the experience of the Dream Tower, they would be particularly cautious in their research.

Meanwhile, in the Dark Tower, various wizarding organizations were eager to make their move.

It is foreseeable that the Dark Tower will face an unprecedentedly fierce competition.

Most importantly, not only in wizarding civilizations, but also in various dimensions, wherever the Dark Tower has traveled, people are "chosen" to enter.

This is not just a stage for wizards, but a stage for all races across multiple dimensions. Different extraordinary races and power systems will soon ignite fierce sparks on the same stage.

According to official observations and statistics, among the three thousand [Soren Panplanes], over a hundred planes have already been confirmed to have participants.

Among them, there are four major planes at level ten, and even more at level nine and below.

This is only what has been observed. Over the long span of tens of thousands of years, the area that the Dark Tower has traversed at its speed has long exceeded the observation radius of the Eye of Sauron.

Therefore, Grand Council Speaker Eamon has repeatedly emphasized:

In the Dark Tower, the wizards, regardless of their school of thought or organization, must first unite to eliminate the participants from other planes, rather than engaging in civil war!

Then, within the wizarding civilization, everyone competed fairly based on their own abilities.

Regardless of which side wins or loses, it will ultimately benefit the development of the wizarding civilization.

Of course, saying that is one thing, doing it is another.

Wizards are not the Dark Insects; they do not possess the supreme Hive Will that transcends all individuals and completely transforms them into part of a civilized machine.

In terms of efficiency and execution, they are definitely inferior to the Zerg.

The four Level 10 planes besides Nora are the [Amethyst Plane], [Crystal Plane], [Dragonoid Plane], and [Red Giant Plane].

The Amethyst Plane is famous for its shape resembling a giant amethyst crystal. It is inhabited by the powerful Amethyst Race, a naturally strong and extraordinary race born from the magical amethyst ore.

Legend has it that the older the ore, the more powerful the Amethyst race that emerges from it. Long ago, the Amethyst Plane was a subsidiary plane of the Wizarding Civilization. Ten thousand years ago, within an amethyst mine that may have existed for hundreds of millions of years, a humanoid superhuman being who called himself "Terens" was born. In the Amethyst race, "Terens" means "the oldest being," even older than the gods!

This being was born powerful and quickly became a level ten powerhouse. He led the Amethyst Clan to break free from the enslavement of the Wizarding Civilization and was revered as the [Amethyst Saint]. At that time, the number of legends in the Wizarding Council was only half of what it is today. Surrounded by powerful enemies, the Amethyst Plane was never reclaimed.

Now, 100,000 years have passed, and the wizard civilization has produced more than a dozen legendary powerhouses. Legendary wizards have come and gone, but the Amethyst Saint has grown stronger and stronger with his long lifespan, and ordinary legendary wizards are no match for him.

The Tomb Dimension, the Dragon Abomination Dimension, and the Crimson Giant Dimension are similar, all possessing powerful Level 10 beings who govern them. Each of them is a renowned ruler of multiple planes, comparable to a god.

Inside the Wizard's Tower.

Li Wei put away the information about the Dark Tower that he had purchased at great expense. While feeling hopeful, he also reminded himself to be more careful.

These planes, which can survive the clutches of wizards, must possess some kind of power.

For example, the Amethyst Plane is inhabited by special crystalline life forms, where everyone is a soldier.

Although few in number, every member of the Amethyst Clan is at least a Level 1 life form from the day they are born.

Even more impressively, some are comparable to Yuanhun Wizards from the moment they are born, which is even more powerful than pure-blooded dragons!

The Amethyst race possesses considerable resistance to spells from any elemental school, and their physical bodies are also extremely powerful, as they are non-flesh and blood life forms composed of the hardest amethyst ore, essentially special "earth elemental spirits".

Most terrifyingly, like the original vampires, the Amethyst race doesn't possess a soul in the strict sense, only a true spirit, and is not particularly afraid of mental attacks. After they die, they send their mineral bodies back to the Amethyst plane for burial, and every ten thousand years, new Amethyst race members can be born.

Aside from their rarity, extremely slow birth rate, and inability to reproduce naturally, they are a remarkably perfect race. Their lifespan is among the longest of any long-lived species. The fact that the Purple Crystal Saint has lived for 100,000 years and is still alive and well is proof of this.

The council once conducted an experiment, and found that, under the same level of cultivation, the average strength of the Amethyst Clan was higher than that of the Wizards.

Therefore, the Amethyst Clan is a potential enemy that Li Wei needs to be particularly wary of. They like to collect rare metal ores, gems, and other resources, and they can evolve and become stronger by consuming these.

"Fortunately, we humans have an advantage: we are prolific and creative. Without the wizard civilization, how could humans have fought against such a monstrous species? Nora would have been conquered long ago."

Li Wei muttered to himself as he arrived at his alchemy room.

Phoenix was diligently refining the carapace left by the human-faced spider, but no matter how hard it tried, it had little effect.

"The remains of a Level 6 being are too high-level. A Level 4 Phoenix isn't enough."

Li Wei felt somewhat helpless.

He underestimated the Nightmare Lord's formidable physical toughness.

If Phoenix, being a level four fire elemental, couldn't be refined, it would be very difficult for Li Wei to refine it as well. Even if he could, it would take far too much time.

With preparations for the Dark Tower still in progress, he decided to temporarily suspend the forging of the Nightmare Dragon Divine Weapon.

Once I enter the Dark Ancient Tower, I will find a level 5 or higher earth fire to forge a divine weapon.

The Dark Tower will open in about four years. Before that, there are two things he must accomplish.

First, I researched and developed the sixth innate spell. Second, I advanced the Crimson Dragon to the fifteenth rank, reaching the third stage of Blood Source Transformation. This would free up a contract slot, allowing me to subdue any suitable extraordinary creatures I encounter in the Dark Ancient Tower.

After six months of training, Li Wei's Crimson Dragon Breathing Technique has reached its limit.

Li Wei——————

Crimson Dragon Breathing Technique: Level 14 (Limit, can evolve/advance)...

……

This time, Li Wei once again chose the advancement route. Without enough bloodline resources, the cost of the evolution route is too high and not worth the effort.

The main material required for advancement is the heart of a level four vampire.

Li Wei had already learned some clues about a level four vampire through the Shining Tavern.

That level-four vampire was a vampire patriarch who had narrowly escaped from the siege by the Dragon God Church and the Star Church a long time ago.

After lying dormant for decades, it and other vampires made a comeback, taking advantage of the chaos in the world to become active again, causing the church great distress.

And the place where this vampire was hiding happened to be in the Peacock Kingdom, which was also the place where Li Wei had the deepest roots and knew the most.

"After attending the Rose Witch's wedding, you can leave the Endless Sea and return to the human world to wait for the ancient tower to open."

For the past six months, he has spent a little time each day going into the Nightmare World to check on the territory.

He lay in the secret chamber, his consciousness carried by the power of the Nightmare Dragon, and arrived in the Nightmare World, descending upon the Flesh and Blood Tree.

Then, on the trunk of the main tree, a black dragon appeared, slightly larger than it had been six months ago.

The black dragon transformed into a burly knight in black armor.

"As long as I stay in the Nightmare World, my Nightmare Dragon Breathing Technique will slowly become stronger, although the speed is very slow... but it's still very satisfying to become stronger while idling."

This is something Li Wei only discovered after becoming the Nightmare Lord.

He speculated that it was because after he connected with the Flesh and Blood Tree, the Flesh and Blood Tree would refine the Nightmare Power it absorbed from the multiverse and feed back a small portion of it to him.

To be fair, these powers are very low-level and cannot be compared with his Nightmare Dragon power at all, but they are effective in being continuous and stable.

This kind of improvement also has a drawback: he can only benefit from it by going to the Nightmare World; once he returns to the real world, it is gone.

It's equivalent to only being able to "keep running online," not "keep running offline."

However, in the nightmare world, he has no way to practice other breathing techniques or meditation methods.

He couldn't afford to lose the big picture for small gains, so this method of getting stronger by idling could only be considered a bonus.

To quickly improve the Nightmare Dragon's level, you still need to find the Nightmare Dragon race living here and bring them back to the real world for training.

He also studied the Nightmare Crystals to see if he could absorb their power like Owens and Leon, but ultimately found that the effect was minimal.

These powers were extremely mixed and of very low level, and the Nightmare Dragon did not accept them at all.

So Li Wei simply buried a large amount of Nightmare Crystals in the root system of the Nightmare Tree, using them as "nutrients" to promote its growth.

Six months later, he discovered that all the crystals had been absorbed by the Nightmare Tree.

He could feel that the power feedback he received from the main tree had increased a little.

Although it's all just small gains, Li Wei is already quite satisfied that he doesn't need to waste time cultivating and can gain proficiency in the Nightmare Dragon Breathing Technique simply by idling.

Moreover, as the main tree received more nutrients, the recovery speed of the damaged mother trees also began to accelerate.

Various parts of Black Dragon Territory.

Sensing the arrival of their lord, the four level-four nightmare creatures came to Li Wei one after another and prostrated themselves around him.

One of them was three stories tall, with a pig's head and a human body. He had a ferocious appearance, a large belly, and held a pig-slaughtering knife. His belly also had huge mouthparts that looked like those of a lamprey. Li Wei named him "The Butcher".

There was also a nightmare creature floating in mid-air, dressed in a strange red palace gown, with disheveled hair, and two faces, one crying and one laughing. Li Wei called it "Red Robe".

Finally, there is a figure wielding a large hammer, dressed in a circus costume, with a strange clown nose and a deformed forehead like that of an old man, named "Hammer".

These three figures closely resemble the nightmare monsters in the minds of ordinary people in Li Wei's previous life, and similar monsters often appear in movies and TV dramas.

With the addition of Jiuying, Li Wei, the newly appointed Black Dragon Lord, now has four guardians under his command, so he's not left all alone.

"During my absence, did any other lords arrive?" Li Wei asked.

Jiuying shook his head, indicating no.

Li Wei breathed a slight sigh of relief; he was new to the area and his foundation was still shallow.

Without Elena, he would have difficulty even dealing with a level 5 nightmare creature, let alone other nightmare lords.

He would be powerless to resist if those lords invaded him.

Therefore, after becoming the Black Dragon Lord, Li Wei's first order was "to rest and recuperate."

All citizens of the Black Dragon Territory are not allowed to leave the territory at will, nor can they have any conflicts with other territories. They must all stay within the territory and develop their strength.

He had the four commanders establish patrol, hunting, intelligence, and guard squads respectively.

Patrol squads are responsible for preventing the territory from being invaded, hunting squads are responsible for harvesting Nightmare Crystals from the Chaotic Wilderness to feed the Nightmare Main Tree, intelligence squads investigate the situation in other territories, and guard squads protect the Nightmare Forest.

He will only consider external expansion and social matters once he has reached level six strength.

Nightmare Dragons have a noble bloodline and a very high potential. Unfortunately, at this stage, it's just a level three Nightmare Hatchling.

For pure-blooded dragons, they must reach at least level six to be considered sub-adults, and level nine onwards constitutes their complete form. Before level six, they are considered teenagers.

Then, Li Wei asked:

Have you encountered any dragons in the chaotic wilderness these days?

The butcher suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse: "So far, we haven't encountered any dragons. If we do, we will notify our master immediately."

"Alright, you guys can go back to your work."

Li Wei's expression remained calm, clearly indicating that he was already used to it.

Even after entering the Dark Tower, he can still descend into the Nightmare World, so there's no rush.

"As it stands, Anais's death hasn't attracted the attention of the other lords, and I still have some time to develop."

Nightmare Lords have extremely long lifespans, and it's quite normal for them to go a hundred years without interacting with each other.

The last time Anais went to Blood Rain City, it was already a rare gathering of lords.

If Li Wei is given another two hundred years to develop and become a level six Yuanhun Wizard, he can truly rival the Nightmare Lord.

Even if they find out by then, it won't be a big deal.

Even though the Nightmare World is full of powerful beings, Nightmare Lords of level seven or above are rare.

After surveying the territory, he finally arrived at the forest of flesh and blood.

The forest, which had been largely destroyed in the war, is now sprouting new branches.

"It's growing very well; it's worth feeding the main tree with Nightmare Crystals."

According to his statistics, there are currently 1001 Nightmare Mother Trees and 1 Nightmare Main Tree in his territory!

The rate at which the Nightmare Mother Trees give birth to Nightmare creatures is closely related to the Nightmare Main Tree. During Anais's reign, these thousand Mother Trees could produce around a thousand Nightmare Embryos each year.

These embryos will hatch into the initial nightmare creatures, most of which are at level zero and can be dealt with by wizard apprentices.

Some with better aptitude, like Jiuying and other fourth-level commanders, were born as first-level commanders. Li Wei, on the other hand, was born as a third-level commander.

However, nightmare creatures grow relatively slowly, requiring them to constantly draw upon the nightmare power, fear power, and other negative emotions of living beings from multiple dimensions.

These emotions, through the Nightmare Forest, travel from multiple dimensions into the Nightmare World, releasing themselves like oxygen from plant photosynthesis, allowing them to absorb and grow.

Most juvenile nightmare creatures die from various accidents and cannibalism.

This is unavoidable. Competition in the Nightmare World is fierce, and the Nightmare Creatures are updated and replaced at an extremely fast pace. Only by becoming a lord can one stand out and dominate a region.

It can be said that the Nightmare Forest is the cornerstone of the Nightmare World and also the most important means of production for a lord.

Today, less than a third of the original Nightmare Mother Tree remains intact in the forest.

This resulted in relatively low productivity within the territory. It will take a very long time to restore the levels seen during the reign of the Spider Queen.

Li Wei returned to the main tree, where underground there was a huge cavern containing relics left by beings from other planes who had been persecuted by the Spider-Man.

Over the past six months, Li Wei has been scavenging for trash here, and has already found several usable magical artifacts, as well as some low-level knowledge inheritances.

Apart from that, the entire Black Dragon territory can be described as extremely poor.

In fact, this territory is among the most barren in the Blood Rain Region, which is ruled by the Blood Rain Overlord.

Anais's life as a lord was far from ideal. This was also why Anais was so determined to invade other planes; she couldn't defeat the other lords, so she had to find other ways.

Li Wei plans to develop this territory after he finishes dealing with the Dark Tower, to see if there are any untapped mineral or biological resources, and then bring them back to the real world to enhance his own strength and that of the Ancient Saint Plane.

After confirming that the territory was safe, Li Wei quickly returned to the real world.

……

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.

Inside Hades' city.

Li Wei was immersed in his own ocean of consciousness.

Around the four-story wizard tower, the Aries rune representing the [Lovers Rune] grew even stronger.

The connection between Li Wei and the mysterious Aries constellation seems to be growing stronger.

Li Wei——————

Lover Rune: Tier 5 (1/30000), Special Effect: Aries Constellation Power (Tier 5)

Power Rune: Tier 9

Chariot Rune: Tier 9

……

[Aries Constellation Power (Level 5): Runeword connects you to the Aries constellation, amplifying your luck with stellar power. Currently, your luck is increased by 40%. In addition, your personal charm and fertility are also enhanced.]

"It wasn't easy. As expected of a rune related to luck, cultivating it is truly difficult. Now that I have a 40% luck boost, a bright future awaits me."

Li Wei can now clearly feel the luck boost from the Lovers rune. It's a truly useful rune!

To be honest, if it weren't for this rune, Li Wei wouldn't have been so interested in the Dark Tower.

It was because of this that Li Wei always had the illusion that "all the treasures of the Dark Land should belong to me!"

He felt that he could gain a lot from it.

In addition, Li Wei's chariot rune and strength rune have also successfully reached the ninth level, with the strength and speed increase reaching a terrifying 80%!

This greatly enhanced his combat effectiveness and escape ability once again.

"Runewords have limitless potential. Sooner or later, I'll be able to grind out true... Star Words! To hold the sun and moon in my hands and pluck the stars from the sky—that's all there is to it!"

In a good mood, Li Wei opened the book he had obtained from Patricia.

The Art of Fungi.

His research revealed that this book was not the original version of The Queen of Fungi.

It was just a version translated by an ancient Yuanhun wizard, and the content was not complete. The later content was too profound, so much so that even the Yuanhun wizard could not understand it and almost went crazy. Later, it disappeared without a trace, and only the rare copy remained.

The very first sentence of this book is extremely domineering.

"Art is a spore explosion! Only fools regard fungi as the lowest form of life, not knowing that the greatest truths are the simplest, and only fungi can achieve eternity and immortality! Fungi are the most perfect form of life evolution. Praise be to the spore, praise be to the fungi! — Queen of Fungi, Zugmoirein."

After a cursory glance, Li Wei discovered that this Fungal Queen was truly an anomaly among the Abyss Lords.

He can be considered one of the few scholar-type demon lords in the abyss, possessing extensive knowledge, especially in biology, evolution, and mycology.

According to the book, this deity, in order to learn and seek knowledge, had traveled across the ocean many times, hiding in the wizarding world in the form of a saint, to study and steal wizarding knowledge. When his identity was exposed, before leaving, he did not forget to abduct several Yuanhun wizards.

It was this thirst for knowledge that allowed this demon lord to forge his own unique path to heaven with seemingly insignificant fungi, cross the chasm, reach level ten, and call himself the "Fungi Queen"!

She is skilled at creating powerful "parasitic fungi," which allow her to achieve a wide variety of spell-like abilities.

This document records many methods for cultivating fungi.

【Music Fungus】 can play beautiful music and soothe the soul.

The "Monkey Hat Fungus" can extend lifespan, achieving a form of immortality through fungi... but the price is becoming a mindless mushroom, an irreversible process.

【Exploding Mushroom】 can be used to create powerful mushroom bombs. There are seven colors in total: gray, white, green, blue, purple, gold, and red!

It is said that the explosive power of the Bursting Red Mushroom is comparable to a seventh-circle spell, and it is affectionately called "Little Red Riding Hood" by Lady Fungus.

Li Wei was completely dumbfounded. A seventh-ring spell—that was a true "nuclear bomb" level spell that only a powerful figure like the Molten Gold Witch King could unleash.

This isn't a mushroom, it's a nuclear bomb!

Above level seven, there are actually even higher levels of exploding mushrooms, but that elemental wizard couldn't translate them.

Legend has it that the Fungal Queen once threw a level 10 mushroom into a small plane to test the power of her Bursting Mushroom.

She calls it the "King of Fungi".

Amidst the blazing firelight of the dark land and the rising mushroom cloud resembling a nebula, that small dimension vanished...

"Awesome."

Li Wei couldn't help but admire the genius of the Queen of Fungi.

He looked around and found several fungi that he could cultivate at this stage and that would be useful to him.

The first is the "bursting mushroom," and the second is the "propagating fungus."

The burst mushroom needs no introduction; art is an explosion.

And the fungal colony is actually the method used by those sorcerers.

Transplanting fungal larvae into an organism and then promoting the evolution of the organism through the development of the fungus.

The organs that fungi may germinate can vary from individual to individual. Ultimately, these organs that are specialized by fungi are called "clones"!

The more critical and numerous the specialized parts, the stronger the host becomes.

For example, Patricia's entire lower body has been specialized, making her strength comparable to a fifth-ring wizard.

Leonard, the Heartless One, has a specially modified heart, making him incredibly powerful, comparable to a fifth-ringed individual.

As for the blind, the deaf, etc... they are generally only at the fourth-ring level.

If the entire body is specialized in fungi, a "fungal suit" comparable to the complete form of a Yuanhun Wizard is born.

At this point, the parasitized organism has been transformed from an ordinary organism into a complete "fungal organism".

The Queen of Fungi calls them "Apostles of Fungi".

After his research, Li Wei discovered that the bottle of spores he obtained was called the "origin spores".

Don't be fooled by the unremarkable white powder inside the black bottle; in fact, this powder is the initial propagation form of all kinds of fungi, the Queen of Fungi.

Under the influence of different temperatures, nutrients, spells, and other factors, these spores will gradually differentiate and embark on completely different paths.

Therefore, both bursting fungi and fungal colonies can evolve from this bottle of spores.

Of course, cultivating these spores to germinate requires a lot of relevant professional knowledge, as well as strong willpower, suitable culture medium, precious nutrients, and other complex conditions.

Anastasia put Patricia in charge of the entire project. Patricia had been researching for five hundred years before she was able to cultivate a small team of fungi.

Furthermore, not everyone is suitable for spore transplantation.

Most of the test subjects died shortly after the transplant.

In general, the stronger the vitality and the stronger the constitution, the easier it is for transplants to be successful.

"We can use some of the lizardmen for experiments... Although it's a bit cruel, let's start with the prisons of the Ancient Dragon Empire."

Li Wei put the book away; it was probably the most precious knowledge he had ever passed down.

Because this is not just a manual for cultivating fungi, but a complete and highly promising path of extraordinary evolution.

The Queen of Fungi single-handedly forged a new and extraordinary path, truly deserving of the title of goddess!

Li Wei plans to establish a "spore cultivation laboratory" after returning to the Ancient Saint Plane, and then plant some of the spores there.

By the time he returns from the dark tower, these spores should have already differentiated into different fungal larvae.

Then we can begin research on the fungal reptilians.

If this path succeeds, he will cultivate a fungal special forces unit in addition to the ancient saints, knights, and behemoths.

When the time comes, a group of lizardmen dressed in fungal colony suits and equipped with exploding mushrooms will suddenly appear, killing gods and Buddhas alike.

"However, to be on the safe side, these spores need to be purified with a purifying solution before they can be cultured. If the Queen of Fungi has left some secret mark inside, all my research results could end up being used to benefit the Queen of Fungi, which would be a huge loss."

……

The next day.

As Li was walking, Ania's voice came from outside the door.

"Lord Li Wei has gone to attend a wedding."

"They're here."

After getting ready, Li Wei stepped out of his house. This was his first time attending a wizard's wedding.

He wore a black tuxedo, his tall and imposing figure filling the suit to the brim.

In comparison, Aynea appears much more delicate and graceful, with her dreamy silver hair adding to her elegance.

In some anime, a big, muscular guy like Levi would definitely be cannon fodder, not even surviving three episodes, but that's just Levi's aesthetic.

The two arrived at Starfire Island, where the Garcia Wizarding Academy was located, shortly after boarding the airship.

On a grassy area within Starfire Island, a considerable number of wizards had already gathered, and those coming and going were mostly mid-level wizards.

Newt and Rose are both of relatively high status, so their social circles are mainly composed of mid-level wizards.

Among them, the most eye-catching was the dazzling bridesmaid group surrounding the Rose Witch.

They were all dressed in gorgeous gowns embroidered with different kinds of flowers. Each of them was exceptionally beautiful and had an ethereal air. The weakest among them was a third-ring wizard.

At this moment, they gathered together, like a flock of chirping larks, chatting and laughing.

"My goodness, all twenty-four flowers have arrived, at least half of them..." Ania exclaimed in surprise.

Li Wei watched with great interest, murmuring to himself, "Violet, lily, butterfly, wind chime, lilac..."

It must be admitted that the twenty-four beauties are all the kind of people whose beauty has its own unique characteristics.

Newt looked incredibly handsome today, and with his already striking good looks, he was undoubtedly the star of the day.

The Rose Witch wore a pale pink wedding dress with a long, trailing gown.

Guests came and went and took their seats below. Levi and Aenea also found a spot and started drinking.

"Haha, Li Wei, you're here too," Huffman's voice came.

"Yes, I'm Newt and Rose's best friend," Levi said with a smile.

"Long time no see! Li Wei, wait... you're in the fourth ring now?" Xavier looked surprised, then smiled wryly, "I'll have to call you senior from now on."

"Let's call him Li Wei, I don't mind," Li Wei said with a friendly smile.

He could sense that a thick barrier had formed between him and Xavier; they seemed to no longer belong to the same world.

It's all my fault for this damn talent; my strength has increased too quickly, and I'm becoming more and more distant from my friends!

Li Wei glanced around but didn't see Elena.

The next moment, the auras of two primordial spirits descended with a thunderous roar!

Countless petals fell from the sky, like rain.

All the guests who came and went looked up in shock.

All over Xinghuo Island, the sky was filled with colorful rain of flowers, turning the sky into a rainbow!

In the center of a sea of ​​flowers, the Flower Witch Elena and the Black Pearl Boy Garcia descend from the sky.

"It's Principal Garcia! He came in person? Is Newt Wizard of that high status?" someone whispered.

"Newt is a veteran at Starfire Wizarding Academy and the head of the Appraisal Department. But the most important reason is probably because of the Rose Witch. As the head of the Rose family, the Flower Witch is here. It wouldn't be appropriate for Principal Garcia not to show up."

"Waaah... I'm so envious. They both have connections with elemental spirit wizards. They're a match made in heaven."

"And the two of them have a very good relationship."

After Elena and Garcia landed, she caught a glimpse of Levi in ​​the audience. Levi was looking at them with a smile.

"Welcome everyone to the wedding of Newt the Wizard and the Rose Witch. Today, this old fellow, along with the young and beautiful Elena the Witch, will officiate at the wedding of this newlywed couple."

Wizards do not believe in gods, so there are no priests or other presiding officials; the ceremony is usually presided over by their most important elders.

After a moving speech, the newlyweds completed their wedding ceremony in the presence of two powerful Yuanhun (Primal Soul) beings.

Elena left in a hurry after the ceremony.

"Lord Li Wei, it's wonderful that you could come!" The Rose Witch's eyes were full of gratitude.

Newt quickly came over and expressed his gratitude.

"Lord Li Wei, it's been a long time." Suddenly, a slightly familiar witch walked over with great charm; it was the Lily Witch.

Beside her was the Violet Witch, now a senior wizard of the third ring, who had not yet entered the fourth ring.

Upon witnessing that Li Wei, whose level was once lower than hers, had already become a senior fourth-ring cultivator, Violet's expression was complex, filled with mixed feelings.

When the Lily Witch saw Ania, she went up to chat with her. Ania chatted politely, but stayed close to Levi. The Lily Witch knew he wasn't interested in her, so she left dejectedly.

A dozen or so beautiful witches walked towards them, and some of them focused their attention on Ania and Levi, who were chatting with Rose.

"Rose, who is this silver-haired male wizard? How come he has a senior fourth-ring body-refining wizard as his bodyguard?" the Butterfly Witch asked telepathically.

Rose was both amused and exasperated. She said, "This is Wizard Aonia, my friend. As for the other one, he is my benefactor, not some kind of guard! His name is Levi, and he is very powerful. Among us sisters, apart from Senior Rose, there should be no one who can match him."

"Really? You think I'm no match for him?"

The Butterfly Witch looked incredulous. She was the child of the water elemental, and at less than two hundred years old, she had already reached the fourth ring of perfection and was preparing to begin crystallization.

In the annual competition of the Twenty-Four Flowers, her strength was second only to the older generation of Rose Witch. Because of her exceptional talent, she was considered by outsiders to be Elena's future successor.

"Believe it or not, I'm warning you, don't cause trouble, today is my wedding," said the Rose Witch. This Butterfly Sister was good in every way, except that she was a bit competitive.

"Don't worry, I just had a sudden urge to spar. If they don't agree, then forget it."

The Butterfly Witch moved gracefully, her low-cut neckline revealing her alluring curves, and confidently approached Li Wei.

Li Wei smiled and gestured, noticing the butterfly pattern tattooed on the witch's white chest, and politely said, "Hello, I guess you are the Butterfly Witch?"

The Butterfly Witch laughed:

"Hello, Lord Levi, I am the Butterfly Witch Bavrea, and also Rose's sister. I've heard you're quite powerful, and I'd like to make friends so we can spar sometime in the future."

Before Levi could speak, Aynya shook her head slightly and said with some helplessness, "Madam, Lord Levi doesn't like sparring, and I advise you not to make a fool of yourself, otherwise being discouraged might affect your state of mind for cultivation."

"Today is the wedding day, let's not talk about this, Lady Butterfly. Let's talk about it another time," Li Wei said calmly.

He had absolutely no interest in playing pretend with children.

Instead of wasting time on this, you might as well go grind monsters in the Nightmare World; there's no shortage of real-world opponents there.

"Alright, let's exchange contact information and become friends." The Butterfly Witch looked a little embarrassed after being rejected, but her curiosity was also fully aroused.

Both the Rose Witch's words and Aonia's reaction demonstrated Levi's extraordinary abilities.

Just as Li Wei was thinking about how to refuse, Elena's calm voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"I have some free time now, please show me around the temple."

High in the sky, Elena had already returned at some point.

"Sorry, I have something urgent to attend to. Let's talk later."

After a hasty farewell to his friends, Li Wei immediately flew into the sky, shoulder to shoulder with Elena, and quickly left the wedding venue.

"Newt, am I seeing things...? Did Levi just fly away with the Flower Witch?" Xavier stood there, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"Sigh, I finally understand why Li Wei's cultivation is so fast. I was too naive after all. I thought he was a rogue cultivator like me..." Huffman sighed, feeling bitter inside.

The Butterfly Witch was somewhat taken aback.

She thought he was one of Aenia's guards, so why was he getting so close to Lady Elena?

Inside Elena's airship, Levi sat upright.

Elena broke the silence and said:

"The Butterfly Witch has a rather competitive personality, so don't take it to heart."

Li Wei smiled and said, "The Butterfly Witch meant no harm, which I can understand. As a child of the elements, it's natural to have some pride."

Elena looked at him and smiled, "I am also a child of the elements. Do you think I'm arrogant?"

"...No, not at all. You are very approachable, completely different from the Yuanhun Wizard I imagined."

Elena smiled but didn't say anything. After returning to her room, she entered into meditation. Like Levi, she wouldn't waste a single moment of her meditation time.

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