Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 505 Nightmare Evolution! Sensing everything, nothing can hide from it! (Long chapter, please vote and subscribe!)

"Still want to go to the Nightmare World?"

Li Wei was slightly startled.

Having just escaped from the jaws of death, are we about to enter again?

Freud asked:

"how?"

Li Weidao:

"Senior, let me think about it."

Freud smiled.

"Of course, there's no rush. If you've thought it through, you can contact me or my two assistants anytime. I live in Dreamland City."

【Dreamland City】is Freud's Sky City, which was recently built and is located next to 【Black Abyss City】.

Li Weidao:

"OK."

Li Wei and the Daydreamer talked about other things, but most of the topics were related to the nightmare world and the dream school.

Freud even generously shared his nightmarish years inside the Lost Monarch.

He did not see these as hardships, but rather as things to be grateful for, even fortunate.

If it weren't for those endless cycles of reincarnation, he might have long since faded into obscurity among the masses, turning into a handful of dust tens of thousands of years ago, and would never have become a legendary wizard.

He really is an optimistic person, that was Li Wei's first impression.

Finally, Li Wei thought for a moment and asked:

"Excuse me, Mr. Freud, but I've explored the Nightmare World for a long time. Given its vastness and abundant resources, why haven't I encountered anything resembling a rare artifact? Have I not explored enough? And how did you obtain a legendary artifact and ascend to legendary status?"

This had been a question that had been lingering in his mind. He saw Freud as the kind of senior who loved to share, so he took this opportunity to inquire about him.

Freud pushed up his glasses and smiled:

"This is a very good question. Even if you explore the entire Nightmare World, you will not find any natural wonders. This involves some deep-seated supernatural logic and is related to the characteristics of the Nightmare World itself. Wonders cannot be born in the main spiritual plane."

If you were to travel through the Astral Plane, you would find that there are no extraordinary objects there either. All extraordinary objects are born in the Prime Material Plane. Among them, the Abyss, although a material plane, has its own unique characteristics and cannot spontaneously generate natural extraordinary objects, as does the Underworld. These four super-worlds are all extraordinary and cannot be understood by ordinary standards.

However, while we wizards cannot actively create artifacts, we can use the artifact-forging method created by Lord Sauron to create artifacts tailored to our needs. This method is called [Sauron's Method of Seizing Heaven]. Once you reach the level of a Grand Wizard, you will obtain this method from the Council and understand it after studying it.

Li Wei asked:

"When you entered the body of the Lost Monarch, there shouldn't have been a Grand Wizard yet, right?"

Freud said:

"Yes, during my 666th reincarnation within the Lost Monarch, I met someone who taught me this method. Without him, even if I reincarnated ten thousand times, I would not have been able to forge my own legendary artifact, attain legendary status, and escape reincarnation."

"Is it Sauron?"

Li Wei roughly guessed who it was.

Freud nodded.

"I was able to get rid of the Lost Monarch thanks to my own efforts, as well as Lord Soren's help across time and space... You may not know that a true god is trapped inside the Lost Monarch."

Li Wei was deeply shocked.

They lamented the horror of a lost monarch, and were even more amazed by Sauron's omniscience.

He suddenly remembered the shadow that the Time Dragon had observed. Who was it?

Is it Sauron? Could it be that Sauron can travel back to ancient times?

This involves a complex timeline issue, and Li Weiguang felt overwhelmed just thinking about it.

Or perhaps, that shadow created Sauron? Including the previous ultimate creations?

Freud said:

"【Sauron's Method of Seizing Heaven】is a truly forbidden method. To be on the safe side, only a Grand Wizard is qualified to understand it. I cannot teach it to you. The Wizard Council will naturally give it to you after you advance to the ninth ring."

Even if you are wandering far from home for various reasons, and the council cannot convey your message, Sauron has a way to deliver this law to you in ways beyond our imagination; this is the method of the progenitor of wizards.

Li Wei said:

"So, Soren isn't dead, is he, Mr. Floyd?"

Freud laughed:

"I don't know either. Death or life, in the end, is just a definition for ordinary living beings. At the level of Sauron, perhaps death and life have no meaning. He may be dead, or he may not be dead."

Li Wei understood: It was like death...

Freud said:

"The legendary artifact I forged is called the Dream Butterfly. It draws inspiration from my 1001 reincarnations within the Lost Monarch and the dream power the Lost Monarch used to build its labyrinth. The Dream Butterfly can establish a dream connection with the dream of any butterfly in multiple dimensions."

More than 80,000 years ago, when our Dreamland Tower decided to explore the Nightmare World for the first time, I captured a very ordinary Wind and Moon Butterfly at the intersection of the Nightmare World and Nora, and made it into a specimen.

Li Wei muttered to himself:

"The Wind and Moon Butterfly, a level zero creature, has scales on its wings that have a strong hallucinogenic effect. It is one of the most common spellcasting materials for wizarding apprentices of the Dream School and can be used to cast [Minor Illusion]. Did you use the Wind and Moon Butterfly's dream to break free from the Lost Monarch's control, sir?"

Freud said:

"That's right, the Moon Butterfly is more suitable for me to establish dream connections than regular butterflies. Many wizards in the Dream Tower have specimens of this creature."

Using the hallucinogenic power of the Wind and Moon Butterfly as a fulcrum and the power of imagination of all living beings in the Nora world as a lever, I summoned the lost monarch, who was powerful enough to bind Hypnosd, the god of sleep and dreams, into the dream I had woven.

Although it was only for a moment, it was enough for me to break free of the labyrinth's constraints and return to Nora through the dream portal I established with [Wind and Moon Butterfly]. However, given the Lost Monarch's intelligence, it must have figured out my method by now.

In its dreamscape, there were not only wizards from the Dreamland Tower, but also many other spellcasters and aliens trapped there; there were 63 level-nine powerhouses alone.

Li Wei's expression changed slightly.

"63? That's already half of the current number of Grand Wizards in the Council."

Freud said:

"So I want to gamble with the Lost Monarchs one more time, which may take thousands of years, or even my next life... I want to release all these trapped Lost Ones. Those who can be used by Nora will become our allies and we will face the great calamity to come together; those who cannot, we will still have made friends, and there will be no loss."

One day, we will all face nightmares. The ambitions of the nightmare world are no less than those of the abyss, and compared to the chaotic demons, they are far more troublesome and impossible to defend against.

Li Wei's mind raced.

Should we fight against the Lost Monarch?

This was somewhat beyond his expectations.

This is a figure renowned even among Nightmare Monarchs, whose danger may be no less than that of beings beyond the 600th floor of the Abyss.

Furthermore, while Li Wei's Nightmare clones can be resurrected and reappear, if he truly angers the Lost Monarch, it's not impossible that the Monarch could directly attack him from the Nightmare World into the Wizarding World, erasing his original self in reality. For such a being, the absurd act of attacking someone via an internet connection would be perfectly reasonable.

Freud said:

"There's no need to rush the battle against the Lost Monarch. By the time we actually make our move, with your talent, you'll probably have already reached the level of a legendary wizard. Take your time to think it over; I won't bother you."

After finishing his tea, Freud left with his two great wizard assistants.

"By the way, Lord Twilight Palace, may I take a look at the Dream School here?"

Li Wei quickly stood up and said with a smile:

"I'll take my husband to see him."

Tower of Dawn.

The teachers and students of Dream Academy, led by the Spirit Witch Xinyue, eagerly awaited the arrival of the legendary wizard.

Legendary wizards—under normal circumstances, they might never meet one in person in their entire lives. Moreover, the experiences of a daydreamer are more captivating than any novel.

Many people who weren't from Dream Academy were also mixed in with the crowd, their faces full of excitement.

"Mr. Freud, this is Natasha, the headmistress of our Dream Academy. Although she is not exceptionally talented, she is self-taught and has become a Soul Witch. She has added a series of nightmare summoning spells, which can summon nightmare creatures in my territory to support the Blood War."

Li Wei strongly recommended the Heart Moon Witch to Freud, saying that if this legendary witch could offer some guidance, the middle-aged beauty would be in luck.

Heart Moon Spirit Witch smiled faintly:

"I've met Mr. Freud."

Her slightly unstable mental fluctuations and heaving chest revealed her inner tension.

Freud chatted casually with the Spirit Witch of the Moon, and the conversation was incredibly insightful, enlightening her. Afterwards, the Spirit Witch of the Moon even added Freud on her contact list, much to the envy of others.

Freud then expressed his welcome to the faculty and students of the Dream Academy to visit the Dream Tower headquarters on the Loess Continent for mutual exchange and learning.

They watched the legendary wizard depart into the distance.

Li Wei said:

"From now on, everyone should work hard. Mr. Freud is your role model."

With the communication channels between the Tower of Dawn and the Tower of Dreams now open, the development of Dream Academy is bound to enter a fast track.

Back to the Imperial Palace.

Levi carefully considered Mr. Freud's terms of the deal, and discussed them with Elena, Triss, and even the Lord of the Abyss. Ultimately, he decided the deal was feasible.

What the Dream Tower desires most right now is a safer channel for developing the Nightmare World. Only after rapid development through the Nightmare World should they consider the possibility of engaging in a power struggle with the Lost Monarch.

Relying on the strength of the Dreamland Tower, it can completely take over the entire Blood Rain Realm and begin large-scale development without worrying about the covetousness or hostility of other overlords.

As for monarch-level powerhouses, the entire Blood Rain Realm is the territory of the Pale Monarch. Before he falls, other monarchs will not rashly invade and provoke a monarch-level war.

Relying solely on the Ancient Dragon Continent to develop the Nightmare World is still too inefficient.

Shortly afterward, Levi and Floyd made contact and reached an agreement:

After he advances to the Nightmare Dragon level, he will provide the members of the Dreamland Tower with channels to develop the Nightmare World, and the Dreamland Tower will provide technology and knowledge to the Ancient Dragon Continent.

In the Ancient Dragon Continent, wizards can be sent to Dreamland Tower to study at any time without any cost. In the Nightmare World, the members of Dreamland Tower will also obey his command as the Black Dragon Lord and will not do anything to harm the territory.

One-third of the resources explored in Dreamland Tower will also be distributed as dividends to the Ancient Dragon Continent.

Furthermore, to ensure smooth cooperation, all members of the Dream Tower who enter the Nightmare World must swear an oath under the Sword of Oath.

First, they must adhere to the development guidelines for the Nightmare World; second, they must sign a confidentiality agreement, refusing to disclose any confidential information, or face severe penalties. After all, Li Wei still needs to consider the safety of the Dragon Palace members and other members.

In general.

This deal is relatively fair and can be considered a win-win situation. Given the vastness of the Nightmare World, there is no need to worry about resource allocation.

If it weren't for his inability to allow it, what harm would there be in letting the entire wizarding world enter?

soon.

Li Wei then received a deposit from the Dream Tower transaction, two crystals exuding a psychedelic aura, one jet black and the other dark red.

The black crystal contains the bloodline of the [Black Phantom Dragon], and is at level eight. The dark red crystal contains the bloodline of the [Evil Eye Dragon], and is also at level eight.

These were obtained by Freud during his reincarnation. One came from an eighth-level sub-dragon, and the other came from a true legendary pure-blooded dragon, though it was also an immature eighth-level dragon.

Lost within the monarch's body, one finds all sorts of wonders; it's practically a natural treasure trove.

Unfortunately, this is a place where you can only enter and never leave, and Freud is a unique case throughout history.

……

After leaving the Ancient Dragon Continent, the Golden Walker was filled with doubt and uncertainty.

"Even a newly crowned legendary wizard is coming to pay a visit to this Twilight Palace Master? Who exactly is this person? Could he also be a reincarnation of a legendary wizard?"

He had a feeling he couldn't quite put his finger on.

It was as if all the legendary wizards in the world knew that the Lord of Twilight Temple was incredibly powerful, but he couldn't see it, which made him start to reflect on himself.

"Damn it, why did Louise have to go and find the Twilight Temple Lord as her backer? If it were any other great wizard, I wouldn't be in such a difficult situation."

If Louise were to directly seek the help of a legendary wizard, he would immediately abandon any illusions he might have.

"Let's play it safe and observe the situation. Even geniuses can fall without absolute strength."

The current power of the Twilight Palace is greater than that of ordinary great wizards; it is at its zenith. It would be unwise to confront it head-on.

"Let's wait and see. Times change, the situation in this bloody war is constantly shifting, and the Council of All Races is watching with predatory eyes. There will always be an opportunity."

The Golden Walker had too many concerns; the Lightney family was behind him, not just himself.

……

Time flies.

Outside, a sea of ​​blood rages and war rages on.

Ancient banyan trees create a fairyland of tranquility.

On this day, inside the Black Soul Demon Tower, the sleeping Red King opened his eyes, exuding a tyrannical aura.

An ominous crimson flame swept across the area, causing the surrounding undead to flee in terror.

"Red King, you're awake."

Li Wei's gaze remained indifferent.

The tyrannical aura in the Red King's eyes faded, and the faint phantom of the Dark Dragon could be seen flying by.

"This Calamity Fire Demon Ape is indeed extraordinary. Even my Extreme Darkness Slavery cannot completely suppress its tyrannical aura. However, making it obey orders is not a problem."

Having slumbered for over two hundred years in the Black Soul Tower, the Red King's strength has almost fully recovered, and he is currently at the early stage of level eight.

Li Wei brought the Red King into the Nightmare World.

"Red King, show us your abilities. Lopez, you become its opponent."

Red King let out a low growl.

Lope said:

"OK."

It is not far from level eight, and its true strength is no less than that of an ordinary eighth-ring wizard.

The two giant apes clashed in the chaotic wilderness. The Red King's abilities were the exact opposite of Lope's; its flames were the "Flame of Doom," which would cause extreme pain to those who were tainted by it.

Furthermore, the Red King was much faster than Lope, leaving Lope in a blur and unable to keep up. However, its strength was relatively average, even weaker than Lope's, who was at a lower level. Lope was a strength-type giant ape, while the Red King was a speed-type.

Wherever the Red King's figure swept by, a trail of misfortune and fire would be left behind that would linger for a long time.

As the battle reached its climax, the surrounding area stretched for thousands of miles, a crisscrossing web of fire like a spider's web. Lope was ultimately defeated, burning to ashes in the flames.

"good."

The Red King came to Li Wei's side and stood silently.

"This big guy looks pretty fierce... By the way, there's been some initial progress on the Witch Mark Reversion Potion. We'll discuss it another day, and Ms. Lucy will also participate remotely."

Triss flew out of the wizard's spire, wearing a fitted black dress and exuding a gentle and graceful aura.

"Okay, you guys are so efficient, so amazing."

Li Wei, who mostly just coasted along, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"It's mainly thanks to Lucy and Professor Kuroiwa; I was just a helper."

Triss was modest.

A month later.

In Triss's laboratory, Levi, Elena, and Ms. Lucy's projection quietly watched Triss's explanation.

"During this period, we reverse-engineered and dissected the formula and refining process of the Knight Return Potion."

The main ingredient substitutes for the Witch's Mark Reversal Potion have all been found, namely cherry tomatoes, spirit-restoring water, blood roses, comet grass... and level six or higher Mind-Stealing Demon Crystal Cores.

After conducting 236 experiments and refining these materials using a special method, we found a seventh-circle wizard criminal from the Council of All Races to test them.

His six-ring sorcery mark successfully dissipated. Then, with his talent and cultivation level, he could repair a complete six-ring sorcery mark in about ten years by re-cultivating the spells he had previously practiced.

Li Wei pondered for a moment and said:

"Ten years? That's a good pace."

Wizards are different from knights, and they have their own proficiency panel, so the cost of them having to relearn their skills is definitely very small and cannot be measured by common sense.

he asked:

"What's the talent level of that experimental wizard?"

Triss said:

"The ordinary Earth Elemental Child talent, along with a few insignificant acquired special talents, were all obtained by refining the Morning Star artifact."

"That's no problem."

Take Baihua for example. If she wanted to dissipate her cultivation and start over, she could recover the 12 six-ring witch marks she had previously imprinted with within a hundred years at the latest, given her current talent.

Then, the new six-ring witch mark, using the seven-environment world of the Hundred Flowers, will be imprinted again. Although it won't take ten years to complete one mark, it will definitely be much faster than the original six-environment world.

Firstly, the overall level of the Hundred Flowers realm has been elevated, reaching a higher and more comprehensive perspective.

Secondly, Baihua's talent has acquired a new [Water God Body], which is incomparable to what it was before.

In short, if the efficacy of this medicine is stable and it is indeed feasible, then mass production can begin.

"By the way, does this medicine have any side effects?"

Triss said:

"It may also randomly remove some other spell imprints, but based on our experiments, we can confirm that it will not affect innate spells."

A wizard's innate magical abilities accompany them throughout their life; they must always use them, and their importance is self-evident.

Lucy, who had been silent all along, said:

"So this is just a preliminary result. The next step is to reduce or even eliminate the side effects. We shouldn't rush to put it into use yet."

Li Wei agreed.

As for the refining materials.

He glanced at them; they were all relatively easy to find, especially cherry tomatoes, which were already as common as tomatoes. The level six Mind-Stealing Demon Core, while not as widespread as the Flame Demon Core, was still plentiful in the market.

Next, various organizations can secretly acquire these materials and stockpile enough before announcing the drug.

As for pricing...

The cost of these potions is similar to that of the Sixth Ring Breakthrough Potion; he felt that a slightly higher price would be acceptable.

After discussing with everyone, we also listened to the advice of the lead researcher, Ms. Lucy.

Li Wei decided on a 10 billion yuan fund.

After all, the cost of these materials is around 3 million.

The bulk of the price is the Mindbreaker Crystal Core, which, even with the price drop during the Blood War, still averages 1.5 million Tai Shi. Li Wei had hunted some before, but it wouldn't last long.

We also need to consider the labor costs of pharmacists at Gandalf Pharmacy, as well as advertising and promotion expenses.

Those who need the Witch Mark Reversal Potion are seventh- or eighth-ring wizards. With their wealth, 10 billion Taishi is no problem for them if they grit their teeth.

As the main developer of the drug, Triss also receives a share of the profits. Levi looked at Ms. Lucy, wanting to discuss her share of the profits.

"Madam, the sales profit of the Witch's Mark Reversal Potion..."

Lucy interrupted him before he could finish speaking.

"You can pay me 1 tael."

Li Wei: ...

"Madam, this is not a good idea."

Lucy said:

"That's settled then. Oh, by the way, Professor Kurobuchi also needs 1 taishoku. Remember to give it to him when you have time."

Ultimately, he couldn't persuade the lady. Li Wei also understood the intentions of these two elders and paid a symbolic sum of one tael of stone.

Lucy smiled slightly, and her figure vanished.

If Li Weiqi were to set a high price and profit from the situation, she probably wouldn't have only asked for 1 tael.

In her view, Li Wei's price was reasonable enough for the current stage of the wizarding civilization to allow any Yuanhun wizards who needed it to buy it immediately.

These people will be the backbone of the bloody battle, and may benefit from the return potion, advancing to the eighth ring, or even becoming a great wizard.

……

Time flies.

Four years later.

Nora year 805.

The 594th year of the bloody war.

After numerous experiments and tests, the Witch's Mark Reversal Potion was finally developed.

Before any drug with six or more rings can be marketed, it must be tested by the headquarters of the pharmacists' association of the parliament to ensure that there are no problems.

After discussion, Levi asked Triss, as the inventor of the potion, to go and submit it for testing.

This day.

The pharmacists' association was in an uproar.

"Ms. Triss, can your potion truly reverse witchcraft marks? And allow for a complete overhaul?"

"Yes, really? I've been researching potions for three thousand years and I've never heard of such a thing."

"The president is here!"

The president of the Pharmacists' Association is a legendary wizard. He wears an earth-yellow robe, has a distant gaze, and possesses a magnanimous and virtuous aura. He is none other than the "Undying One of a Thousand Mountains".

"Hello, President."

Triss was thrilled to have met the supreme apothecary of the wizarding world.

The legendary apothecary, Alexander.

Throughout his life, he created 3233 unique potion formulas, including 345 formulas with six or higher rings and 12 formulas with ten rings, known as the "Twelve Divine Potions," all of which were extremely powerful and defied the laws of nature. The Grand Council Chairman, Amon, called him the "God of Medicine." The higher the level of the potion, the more difficult it was to develop.

The Undying One of the Thousand Mountains nodded slightly, took the potion from Triss, and drank it on the spot.

"Guild Master... this is the Return of the Witch's Mark."

Triss exclaimed.

She knew the president's method for testing the potion was simple: just drink it. The problem was, this stuff was meant to remove witch marks.

Qianshan Bumie closed his eyes, and his body seemed to transform into a semi-transparent particle state. The energy transformed from the potion flowed through his limbs and bones, and then surged into his mind.

Everyone waited in silence.

"Is it really possible to develop such a potion to restore one's cursed appearance?"

"Yes, for some elemental spirit wizards, its importance is second only to life-extending potions. If that's true, if Ms. Triss were to release a new potion, I would be the first to buy it."

"Me too, ma'am, don't forget to save one for me."

The Undying One of the Thousand Mountains opened his eyes and laughed:

"No problem, I feel the style of an old friend in this potion."

Triss was puzzled.

"This potion was developed by Ms. Lucy, who is an old friend of the Undying Ones? Could it be that, as Levi suspected, Lucy is the reincarnation of a legendary wizard?"

The Undying One of the Thousand Mountains paused, then said:

"This is a groundbreaking potion. Thank you, Ms. Triss. As the head of the Pharmacists Association, I hereby award you the [Nine-Star Medal]. From this day forward, you have nine-star access to the Pharmacists Association's knowledge base."

This statement came out.

Triss and the other pharmacists at headquarters all gasped in shock.

Nine-star authority is equivalent to the authority of a nine-ring apothecary. In the current wizarding world, there are only 56 wizards who possess this authority.

Among them are 14 legendary wizards. Anyone who advances to the legendary level, regardless of whether they are a ninth-ring alchemist, automatically gains this privilege.

Of the remaining 36, all were great wizards.

Only 6 people are below the ninth ring.

What an honor this is!

Triss was somewhat surprised.

She wanted to say that the potion was actually more due to the recipe of Knight Levi's potion and Ms. Lucy's efforts, but remembering their instructions, she held back.

As a wizard who has devoted herself to the potion industry, Triss had also dreamed of this day, and now she almost cried tears of joy.

"Thank you, President, and thank you everyone. I was just lucky to develop this potion. To prevent myself from being unworthy of my position, Triss will do her best to live up to the association's trust."

……

"I received the Nine-Star Medal!"

Triss immediately shared the good news with everyone, her joy barely concealed.

"marvelous!"

Elena hugged Triss, genuinely happy for her.

The two girls spun around excitedly, looking just like little children.

Li Wei also showed a look of relief.

Ms. Triss is worthy.

Triss actually wanted Levi to be the inventor of the potion, since Levi was the one who gave her the formula for the Knight Return Potion.

But Li Wei resolutely refused. Firstly, he had hardly participated, spending most of his time in seclusion cultivating. Secondly, he wanted to repay the lady's kindness over the years, and nothing was more fitting than the honor of the Nine-Star Medal.

"Thank you, Li Wei."

Triss thanked her sincerely.

Li Wei laughed:

"Why thank me? You should thank Ms. Lucy."

After discussion, the potion to restore the marks was named "Triss's Water of Cleansing," a name that is easy to understand.

This is a seventh-ring potion, and of course, it is also applicable to eighth-ring wizards.

Forget about the ninth ring; the Witch Mark is already finalized by then. With the current version of the Cleansing Water, it's not possible.

However, with the development of knowledge, there may be hope in the future.

Unlike some potions that can only be used once, the [Water of Cleansing] has no limit on the number of uses! If you are not satisfied, you can reset your power a second time, as long as you have enough time and resources.

Triss and Gandalf began to work diligently on their next plan.

This is a blue ocean market worth hundreds of billions, with no competitors for a long time. Of course, it is possible that some people will reverse-engineer the drug formula, but it will be very difficult.

Because the process of making medicine involves many unique incantations and procedures.

Even if you find all the materials, you might not be able to refine it.

……

one year later.

Nora, 806.

At the age of 1230, Li Wei stopped practicing the Nightmare Dragon Breathing Technique.

That's the limit.

Thanks to the secret medicine of the pure-blooded dragon race, this breathing technique, which had always lagged behind the main force, was perfected not long after the Death Dragon.

A deep red potion appeared in his hand, radiating a mesmerizing glow; the longer one looked at it, the more one would be drawn into it.

"Let's begin."

……

While Li Wei was in seclusion, Elena and Triss also each consumed the [Water of Cleansing] and began their journey of rebuilding their strength.

This time, their minimum goal is 15 sixth-ring witch marks. Elena even aims for 22 witch marks.

Although Triss's lifespan was not as long as Elena's, she was also extremely talented. In addition, she did not study as many different things as Elena, so she also wanted to pursue the 22 Paths.

Regardless of whether she becomes a legend in the future, one must always have dreams. Besides, her mental strength is not far from the limit of the seventh ring, and she has already imprinted 11 seventh-ring witch marks.

He's only a little over 1,800 years old, more than enough to advance to the eighth ring, and his total lifespan will be four thousand years thereafter. As long as he maintains this momentum, becoming a Grand Wizard is definitely within reach. If he could find a way to extend his lifespan by a thousand years, that would be even more certain.

The 10 bottles of "Scar-Cleansing Water" that had been prepared in advance were also put on the shelves of Gandalf's Apothecary. Because of the extensive pre-opening promotion, all 10 bottles of the potion sold out on the first day of opening.

Seventh and eighth-ring wizards from various schools of thought, desperately needing this potion, were already lining up at the door, a scene comparable to the "far ahead" phenomenon of the past. The reason everyone trusted this newly developed potion so much stemmed from a report from the headquarters of the Apothecary Association:

[Recently, our member, the seventh-circle wizard Triss, developed a potion to restore witch marks. This potion has been personally tested by "The Undying of the Thousand Mountains" and confirmed to be safe. This is a revolutionary potion; from now on, every elemental wizard will have the opportunity to reselect the number of witch marks they possess. The first batch of this potion will be distributed by Gandalf's Apothecary; those who wish to purchase it can do so directly. For her outstanding contribution, Ms. Triss has been awarded the "Nine-Star Medal."]

With the endorsement of the legendary wizards and apothecaries, the quality is definitely not a problem.

Of course, many people choose to wait and see how the first batch of "guinea pigs" fares.

After all, the consequences of washing away the witch mark are too severe. If it can't be repaired, it's equivalent to losing most of one's cultivation. From then on, one can only use innate spells.

Gandalf Pharmacy's sales of the anti-stain lotion alone reached a staggering 100 billion in a single day!

After deducting the costs of materials, advertising, labor, and other miscellaneous expenses, the net profit was 70 billion!

Of course, not all of this money went into Li Wei's pocket.

There's also the cost of giving Triss a share of the profits, and then there are the expenses for maintaining the pharmacy's operations and research and development.

In any case, before the market for this potion becomes temporarily saturated, Li Wei's wealth will expand rapidly.

Li Wei wasn't particularly happy. His happiest moment was when he killed the black wizard and earned a few hundred shi (a unit of currency). To him, shi were just cold, impersonal numbers. He hadn't felt short of money in a long time.

Triss received a substantial share of the profits, taking another step closer to becoming a wealthy woman. The once-in-a-century Bloodbath Auction is just around the corner. She's sure to bleed a fortune then.

Elena remarked:

"Knowledge is like a precious stone!"

In her spare time, she spent all her time with Triss, greedily absorbing... Triss's knowledge of potions.

Besides.

Victor and the Holy Infant each received a bottle of the Cleansing Water, just in case.

They all advanced with 15 sixth-ring witch marks, so their foundation was already quite good.

However, with the addition of rare items and the improvement of their acquired talents, reaching the 22nd level doesn't seem too far away. The two of them aren't in a hurry for now; they'll see how well they refine the next set of divine-level rare items.

If possible, Li Wei would naturally want all three of his avatars to steadily achieve legendary status. With three legendary identities, he would undoubtedly be the most powerful legendary wizard in history, second only to Sauron.

The King of Body Refinement, the King of Weapon Forging and Ice and Fire, the King of Secret Swords and Magic Arrays!

Just thinking about it is exciting.

……

Time flies.

Two years later.

Nora, 808.

At the cost of another island, Li Wei's Nightmare Dragon Breathing Technique has also evolved.

This time, the Dark Calamity of Evolution is just a mirage again.

Fortunately, this mirage was nothing special; it was just a large-scale illusion.

There were many powerful monsters inside, including one at the mid-level of level eight, which was killed by Li Wei with the [Destruction Mantra].

Thousands of miles away.

The Thousand Illusion Knights and some knights who practiced perception-based breathing techniques watched their leader undergo tribulation and learned from his experience.

The Thousand Illusion Knight is now at the peak of level six and is also facing the choice of evolution.

Her own [phantom beast] wasn't actually a nightmare creature. However, nightmare creatures are the easiest to find with perception-type bloodlines. Therefore, her future path, like Li Wei's, was to evolve towards the nightmare realm.

Suddenly, an invisible wave swept over them, and the Thousand Illusion Knight fainted.

When she woke up, she found herself in a strange space.

There is no time, no space, no sun, moon, or stars here, only endless darkness and flickering points of light.

Those points of light are countless golden dragon eyes, scattered throughout the universe.

"Where is this?"

Not only her, but all the knights suddenly realized that they were in a strange world.

"What's going on? I feel conscious, but I can't move. Is it sleep paralysis?"

"I feel like I can't sense the passage of time anymore; everything has lost its meaning."

"I can't sense anything anymore."

"I feel the opposite; I feel like I can sense everything. I'm going crazy."

"Life is so meaningless."

Beyond the strange land.

Li Wei stood with his hands behind his back, and in his palms was a black sphere, like a supernova explosion, like a black hole, beyond description.

He gently dispersed the black ball.

The Thousand Illusion Knights and their companions had long since disappeared from the surrounding area.

Inside the Black Dragon Territory.

The Thousand Illusions Knight opened her eyes, but before she could react, everything went black again, and she fainted once more.

When she woke up again, she and the other knights were already beside Li Wei, and she still felt groggy.

"Commander... what's going on?"

Li Wei laughed:

"It's alright, I just sent your true forms into the Nightmare World."

The Thousand Illusion Knight patted his towering chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"It scared me. I felt like I entered a void. I don't know if it was an illusion. Anyway, my senses were disordered, and everything was meaningless. Dragon eyes were everywhere."

Li Weidao:

"That's my territory."

The Thousand Illusion Knights were shocked.

"A domain... I'm thousands of miles away, yet the domain's area is so vast?"

Li Weidao:

"Theoretically, there are no spatial limitations to this area. Anyone who senses it and is weaker than me may be pulled into it. You and the knights can collect some rewards as compensation for being experimented on by me."

The knights were overjoyed.

"Thank you, Commander!"

Back to the Imperial Palace.

Li Wei opened the proficiency panel.

He didn't change the name of his new sensory breathing technique; he still called it "Nightmare Dragon."

When I talked to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty before, he said the name was very special.

Li Wei thought so too.

Li Wei——————

Breathing Technique: Level 20 (1/20 million), Special Effect: Nightmare Dragon Body - Mythical Grade (Early Stage 8), Bloodline Dharma Image: Nightmare Mist; Bloodline True Armor: Nightmare Dragon Armor; Exclusive Weapon: Nightmare Helmet (Level 8); Bloodline Divine Runes: 15/66; Bloodline Secret Word: Nothingness (All-perceptive, nothing can hide from it).

……

This evolution of the Nightmare Dragon has granted Li Wei the ultimate perception ability, further enhancing his sense of danger.

Furthermore, he can simultaneously summon over 20 Nightmare clones to the Nightmare World. The "server problem" of everyone else disconnecting after the Legendary Wizard logs in is gone. Previously, the maximum capacity was only 3, making this an epic enhancement.

Li Wei could even throw the true forms of beings from the Prime Material Plane into the Nightmare World, leaving them to fend for themselves. Of course, this was contingent on the being being affected by the nightmares Li Wei had woven; if it was too powerful, it would naturally be immune.

The Nightmare Domain has a diameter of 80 kilometers, which goes without saying.

Finally, there is the [Secret Words of No Hidden Treasures]. It consists of the [Secret Words of Feeling] and the [True Words of Fear].

Judging from Li Wei's recent experiment, the effect of this secret is extremely abnormal.

On one hand, the secret can greatly enhance Li Wei's active perception range, making his perception ability far exceed the normal level of an eighth-circle wizard.

on the other hand.

Once activated, it can create a conceptual perception domain that ignores space and distance.

Anyone who senses Li Wei's presence will also be sensed by Li Wei.

Whether it's seeing, hearing, smelling—these traditional senses—or spiritual perception, or any other means that can be called "perception."

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. When you sense Livy, Livy also senses you.

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