Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 571 Ancient Events, Mythological Origins, and the Secrets of the Zerg! (Long Chapter, Requesting Monthly Tickets and Subscriptions)

The Astral Plane, the abode of the gods.

In the eyes of the vast majority of beings across multiple dimensions, it is holy, noble, selfless, humble, compassionate, and merciful... to some extent, this is indeed the case.

Although Li Wei harbored some prejudice against the gods for various reasons, after traveling to many places in the multiverse, he had to admit that the Astral Plane was indeed a protector of many weaker civilizations.

This is not because the astral gods are so great, but simply because their path to becoming stronger inevitably requires protecting more people, so that they can support, love, and believe in them, in order to achieve greater longevity and authority!

Civilizations that do not require the protection of the astral plane, such as wizards or barbarians today, will inevitably clash with the astral plane due to their different stances and their own needs for expansion and growth, and will thus be hostile towards the astral plane.

Essentially, since the primordial era, the open and covert struggles of any civilization have ultimately been for its own benefit, and the internal conflicts within a civilization are no exception. This has nothing to do with right or wrong; if one doesn't look out for oneself, heaven and earth will punish them.

The abyss and the underworld.

Nightmare and Astral Plane.

Chaos and order.

Negative and positive.

Li Wei gradually came to understand the wisdom of the Dark Land.

Whether it's the Underworld or the Astral Realm, they are essentially tools used by this most powerful primordial spirit to form alliances and control unstable factors within his body.

However, once this tool is available, it may not function exactly as intended. Of course, as long as it's generally correct, that's fine.

After the Primordial Era, a delicate balance was formed among the four colossal worlds, with each restraining and waging war against the other.

In the subsequent eras, no other unstable factors similar to the Abyssal Worm and the Red and Black Mother emerged that could threaten the Dark Lands.

Even if some unstable factors occasionally emerge, they will be nipped in the bud by these four behemoths who have vested interests.

In this way, the four worlds and the Dark Land achieved a win-win situation.

Li Wei asked, "So, the Astral Plane is also a [Primordial Spirit], and it gave birth to those so-called gods who feed on incense and faith?"

The middle-aged man smiled enigmatically and then said:

"You're half right."

Li Wei quickly adopted a humble and eager-to-learn attitude.

"What do you mean?"

The Heavenly Will, whose heart had remained undisturbed since ancient times, couldn't help but feel a little smug. Perhaps it was because this future figure, who seemed to be related to Sauron, also needed to learn knowledge and culture from it.

He coughed and said:

"The Astral Plane is indeed a Primal Spirit that has existed from the Primal Era to the Ancient Era. Its true form is called the Brain of the Stars, or the Feast of Food. Its role should be that of a Dreamer."

Because the Dark Lands need the Astral Plane to conceal the brutal truth torn open by the [Red and Black Mother]. To prevent billions of beings from living in meaningless and indescribable fear, knowing too much is often not a good thing. On the contrary, living in a state of blissful ignorance and following the established order is the right path.

At this point, the Will of Heaven sighed inwardly. It was only after gradually uncovering many truths about the world over the long course of time that it realized continuing to struggle was meaningless, hence its ostrich mentality, numbing itself.

However, judging from the current clues, it seems that Sauron hasn't given up. Even though he knows that so many people before him have failed, he still devised some backup plans without anyone knowing.

Perhaps it was for his own advancement, or perhaps for Nora's. Or perhaps both; in any case, the will of Heaven now admires him.

Li Wei muttered to himself, seemingly lost in thought.

"The beast of sustenance, the brain of the stars... the beings created by this primordial spirit to fight against the nightmare world are not the current gods, are they?"

The middle-aged man's thoughts drifted back, and he said:

"Yes, the gods are not native to the astral plane. The only truly powerful beings nurtured by the astral plane are... those are the [Star Beasts], or the [Star Gods], [Star Saints], or [Words of the Stars]."

They were the stars above the heads of all living beings in the early Primordial Era. At that time, whether it was humans, alien races, or various giant beasts, dragons, or beings born from multiple planes, they were all illuminated by the starlight of the star beasts.

In order to resist the terrifying power from the nightmare world, all living beings also devoutly believed in the existence of the star god, and blessed, prayed and sacrificed for him, developing primitive etiquette and religion. This was the original way of faith.

These beliefs still exist today, but they are extremely weak, and most of the civilizations that followed them have perished.

Partly because they couldn't keep up with the evolutionary process of survival of the fittest, but more significantly, they were invaded by another group of parasitic beings. These parasites devoured the star beasts, stealing most of the powers that originally belonged to them and taking their place. And they continue to hunt down and exterminate the remaining star beast remnants.

Li Wei said, "These parasites are the current Astral Gods."

"Yes, after I came to Nora, I saw some of your combat projections. You should know something about Star Beasts, right?"

"Yes."

"That's right, this proves that the remaining star beasts still exist, but they're hiding in corners that are hard for us to find."

"But nowadays, those who believe in star beasts across multiple dimensions are extremely rare, practically negligible. Why are these star beasts still alive?"

"Because they are beings created by the primordial spirit, inherently powerful, and essentially the same as those underworld emperors or powerful demons. They are not absolute collections of faith; for them, faith is not necessary."

Without faith, they may weaken, but not die. If one must speak of a being like "God," then the Star God is the true God.

Those who are now considered gods are merely false gods. However, the Star Gods have now been relegated to the status of "old gods" or "ancient gods" in the eyes of many, and are even regarded as "evil gods" and "outer gods" by some of the true gods of the astral realm.

Upon hearing this, Li Wei was deeply disturbed. He had always felt that something was amiss with the current Astral Gods, but he hadn't expected that they weren't native to the Astral Plane at all. The beings he communicated with through his Rune Language were the true gods.

In a sense, this is the state of faith that Livy believed was appropriate. I practice your faith, and you bless me.

But if I don't have a belief, that's fine too. You won't do anything to me. It's not about forcing faith or coercing me into a deal!

It seems that the long-extinct Starforger civilization was a civilization that worshipped Star Beasts, and perhaps even the last one. In his subsequent research and investigations, including his travels across multiple dimensions, Li Wei never discovered any further traces of Star Beasts.

The [Runic Language] he possesses might be one of the few ways to communicate with star beasts, and he might need it to find these hidden beings in the future. He still needs to continue his cultivation.

If Nora could connect with these beings and invent and research a simpler way of communicating faith than the Words of the Stars and the Words of the Runes, it would be a good thing.

In short, this is optional, not mandatory.

In short, believe it or not!

Li Wei sighed and tried asking:

"Does the senior know the whereabouts of the star beast?"

The middle-aged man shook his head.

"I don't know either. The universe is too vast. There are always some beings that can find special ways to hide. They don't show themselves, and most people will never discover them in their entire lives. However, there is still an active star beast in the astral plane."

Its name is Krinno Od, also known as the "Honest Charger" and the "Star God of Power." It is said that since its birth, it has consistently circled the astral plane once every ten thousand years, never detouring or stopping.

It is probably one of the few star beasts that was not besieged by the gods... those guys used it as an astral timer.

On Krinor Od's body lies a dead giant serpent, known as the "Hidden Serpent" and the "Serpent of Oblivion." It was once a Star Beast, but was killed while traversing Krinor Od's path, and now hangs from its horn. I suspect it carries some personal grudge.

Upon hearing this, Li Wei suddenly understood. The Star Soul he summoned was essentially the embodiment of the Star Beast's power. The name and such made perfect sense.

No wonder the [Hermit Rune] became unusable after reaching the third level; even the proficiency panel couldn't force it to break through the limit.

As a path of faith, once the source of that faith dies, it naturally ends. The ability to cultivate to the third level is likely due to some residual divine power.

If any longer, his divine power would be completely exhausted. He probably wouldn't even be able to get past the basics. After advancing to the ninth ring, he would occasionally experiment with other rune words in his spare time, only to find that he couldn't even get the basics right. Some cases were similar to the Hermit Rune, where he also gave up halfway through.

Now, everything makes sense.

Li Wei asked, somewhat puzzled, "Where did these parasites of the gods come from? They couldn't have just appeared out of thin air, could they?"

The middle-aged man looked up at the sky. He pointed to the infinite heights and said:

"The gods were not born from the astral plane, but the being capable of giving birth to these deformed collections of faiths must also be a primordial spirit. According to my research, not long after the astral plane was born, it was usurped by a being called the [Star-Eating Insects], which sucked the power of the astral plane and devoured most of the star beasts."

And from the Astral Plane came beings who believed in it and were loyal to it, who continued to hunt and devour the Star Beasts, appropriating the power of faith in this universe for themselves, and began to expand and grow rapidly. These are the current Astral Gods.

I refer to the "Star-Eating Insects" as "Conquerors." I call the gods of the Astral Plane parasites. They are the true rulers of the Astral Plane now, meaning it is actually composed of two primordial spirits. However, the original "Brain of the Stars" has long been controlled.

Although the appearance of the Star-Eating Insects and these new gods disrupted the Dark Lands' original plans, it discovered that these new gods seemed more suited than the original Ancient Gods to manage the multiverse and fight against the Nightmare World. Therefore, during the Primordial Era, the Astral Planes rapidly rose to prominence, and numerous deities emerged.

Of the seven original gods of Nora, five were born in this era, while only two appeared at the end of the ancient era. They are even younger than me. Would you like to know who they are?

Li Wei calmly replied, "King of Dragons and Lord of Stars."

This caused the middle-aged man to suppress his slight smugness. He looked at Li Wei with a slightly surprised tone and smiled:

"It seems you've learned something about the secrets of the Twin Dragon Empire."

Li Wei nodded silently, signaling the other party to continue. This made the Will of Heaven understand that Li Wei must be one of the contingency plans left behind by Sauron. Otherwise, he couldn't possibly know such ancient secrets. Perhaps even some legendary wizards were unaware of them.

He continued:

"The Star Dragon King and the Blood Dark Dragon King are two of the few dragons who have transcended mythology, hence they are called Dragon Kings. Dragons are one of their identities, but they also have another identity that is unknown to the public."

Li Weiming attained enlightenment:

"Star Beast!"

The middle-aged man laughed:

"Yes, that's a fair way to put it... After the Star-Eating Insects invaded the Astral Plane, a large number of Star Saints fell from the sky. They dimmed, lost the power of the Ancient Gods, and lost their home in the Astral Plane, but they did not die completely."

A large portion of them transformed into new life forms. These are what we call mythical creatures—dragons, giants, even the World Trees—almost all powerful beings evolved from star gods. In other words, the astral plane is their true home and native land.

The most powerful among them should be the Star Dragon King and the Blood Dark Dragon King. Both their strength and lifespan far surpass those of other mythical creatures. Moreover, the Star Dragon King was once the leader of all star beasts. After it was deified, it split into two, becoming the [Ten Thousand Dragon King] and the [Star Beast], the last two of the Seven True Gods.

The Star Beast, transformed into the "Lord of the Stars," is also known as the "Shepherd of the Stars" and the "Shepherd of the Astral Realm." I believe this is the origin of his titles. In pursuit of eternal life, the Star Dragon King betrayed the Star Beast race and the Blood Dark Dragon King, choosing instead to become a god. The Astral Realm, unwilling to wage war, opted for appeasement, yet remained wary of his power. Therefore, the Star Dragon King was forced to split in two, severing one of his own limbs.

For other mythical creatures, losing their status as star gods and the protection of the astral planes, they went from being almost immortal to what you wizards call "immortals," only able to live for tens of thousands of years. If they knew this, perhaps they would think it was ironic... Is living for only tens of thousands of years considered immortality?

Li Wei felt helpless. For ordinary, lowly beings like humans, a short-lived species, tens of thousands of years was truly a long lifespan!

The middle-aged man naturally understood Li Wei's thoughts. The barbarians were indeed stronger than the humans, but his words weren't meant to mock the humans; they were more self-deprecating. Because the lives of the barbarians were roughly equal to those of the humans.

These are two races that share a similar plight.

His gaze lingered on the years he had spent fighting alongside the Dragon King of the Stars, and he continued to reveal to the man before him, who seemed to be Sauron's backup plan, many secrets he had investigated but kept hidden deep within his heart.

Although Sauron had offended him before by not repaying his debts, it now seems that this was part of his plan.

The rescue by the Dark Tower and Nora was Sauron's way of repaying their debt. It seems that the Will of Heaven now regards Sauron as its only confidant who truly understands it.

"You should know that before ancient times, the multiverse belonged to the mythological age. At that time, there were far more mythical beings roaming the universe than there are now. They were once stars in the sky, with the blood of ancient gods flowing through their veins."

But their lifespans were too short, and many were hunted down and enslaved by the gods, becoming their mounts or servants. In order to prolong their lives and pass on their power through reproduction, they evolved something called "bloodline," an indescribable power.

But I think you still have some right to speak on this, after all, the way of chivalry is essentially the way of bloodline, isn't that right, Mr. Levi?

Upon hearing this, Li Wei nodded slightly.

This will of Heaven is truly a divine being, like a know-it-all. He understands everything, completely changing his preconceived notions about barbarians.

The middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, head held high, exuding an air of confidence. He said, "Regarding bloodlines, I probably know no less than you... because I invented this term."

Holy crap.

This was Li Wei's first thought. He hadn't been too surprised by the previous ones, but this time he was truly shocked. So this person in front of him was the ancestor of knights?

He knew that the knighthood wasn't created by Sauron, because it was clear from Sauron's Easter eggs that the path of bloodlines predated the path of wizardry, being far more ancient. But Sauron didn't say who created the bloodlines.

Unexpectedly, it was this person standing right in front of me.

The will of Heaven was triumphant, but sensing that Li Wei might have misunderstood something, it explained further:

"Although I created the bloodline and successfully transplanted it into some humans, I did not continue for certain reasons. The one who created most of your knight bloodlines and breathing techniques was someone else. You will know who it is later. In short, I can only be considered half a knight creator."

He then recounted to Li Wei how he discovered the bloodline and the evolution tablets. After this, Li Wei's impression of the Heavenly Will improved considerably. Firstly, he was impressed by the man's research spirit, and secondly, he hadn't expected the man to be so humble; even if he claimed to be the ancestor of knights, Li Wei wouldn't refute him.

He said:

"Through bloodlines, some mythical creatures are able to reproduce generation after generation. They may die, but their power, imprints, and other traces of their existence in the multiverse can continue. Some even divide themselves into smaller parts, regress, and branch out continuously to ensure that their bloodline is not wiped out by the astral plane."

I suspect that this is how the Blood Dark Dragon King died in the ancient war between the two dragons, because I've seen its traces in many dragons of later generations. Many mythical creatures subsequently followed suit. And then...legendary creatures were born.

The dragon race is the most typical example of this.

There are even legends that dragons can continuously degenerate, becoming sub-dragons or hybrid dragons. As the guide of the chivalrous path, whether in cultivation or tribulation, you should be able to sense it.

The so-called "Blood Lord" is merely a mark activated within one's bloodline. I've always felt that bloodlines are mysterious things. Many people understand bloodlines as appendages of extraordinary beings, but in my opinion, this view is wrong.

We should think about it the other way around... In fact, from ordinary extraordinary beings to mythical creatures, they are all merely tools for the inheritance of bloodlines. Bloodlines themselves are a kind of power of change and circulation.

Whether they are broken down into parts or combined, they are ultimately just different stages of the bloodline's manifestation. Sometimes, I even wonder if the bloodline... could also be an unconventional life form, existing in countless forms as a primordial spirit hidden within countless living beings.

Li Wei pondered, thinking, "You have quite the imagination." However, the universe is vast, and given this person's level of understanding and knowledge, such a conjecture is possible. After all, the idea of ​​the [Evolutionary Tablet] was later successfully verified by it.

Li Wei asked:

"Why did the astral gods use the [Evolution Tablet] to block the path of evolution for ordinary beings through bloodline?"

The more ordinary beings participate in evolution, wouldn't that mean the bloodline can be fragmented and chaotic even more? This would make it much harder for powerful mythical creatures that once existed to return through any means.

The man shrugged, puzzled:

"How would I know what those guys are thinking? The situation in the Astral Plane is more complicated than we imagine."

However, I estimate that it's because the bloodline gradually grows stronger during the continuous process of division and recombination. Each individual entity absorbs various forms of energy, promoting bloodline growth.

If one day, after countless divisions and individual growths, the bloodline were to reunite, its power would inevitably surpass that of the original bloodline.

In short, since the beginning of time, powerful beings who have reached level eleven have been constantly charging towards the Astral Plane, rather than towards the more evil Abyss or Nightmares, most likely because of the existence of the Evolution Tablets.

The earliest challenger should be the ancient Tree of Origin.

It was shattered, scattered into countless branches and leaves, dissipating into multiple dimensions and turning into dust. But it did not die completely; I have visited several worlds established by the inheritors of the Origin Tree.

The worlds of Jian Shu, Shen Sang, Ying Zu, Jin Huang, and Pandora are all very similar. They are all the world trees and pioneers of their respective civilizations, and all bear the imprint of the origin god tree.

If we interpret it from the perspective of bloodline inheritance, the Origin Tree is not dead. Its will may still be lurking somewhere, waiting for the day it returns. Those who can reach level eleven are certainly not ordinary beings.

Oh, by the way, I see Pandora has merged with Nora. I can roughly guess what Sauron is planning.

I don't know why, even though this was almost certainly going to fail, I suddenly felt a sliver of hope that it would succeed.

The middle-aged man said this.

Li Wei was also pondering this.

He'd heard of Shen Sang, but he'd long since disappeared. The Golden Tree and Pandora were self-explanatory. As for the other two, Cherry Blossom Ancestor and Jian Shu, he'd never heard of them, and they were most likely gone too.

However, now there is another "Ancient Banyan World", but it is still in its infancy and cannot be compared with its predecessors.

So this is the history of the Origin Tree.

The person opposite then said:

"After the Primordial Era, the world order of the four colossal powers was fully established, and no one could shake it, nor could a fifth power ever be born. Your knights' true ancestors once had the best chance to break this situation. But in the end, they fell short. Ultimately, the Astral Realm and the Underworld, though seemingly at odds and occasionally clashing, are merely the left and right hands of the Dark Lands to maintain order and balance. Once faced with a crisis that could change the world, they will unite to fight against the enemy."

However, the situation seems to have changed somewhat now. With the sudden and terrifying arrival of the Hive Will and the Dark Zerg, it might truly shake the existing four-way power balance. Frankly, I feel that the Dark Zerg don't seem to originate from our universe; they're more like an alien force.

Li Wei asked:

"Senior, do you think it's possible that these Dark Insects are also Primal Spirits? It's just that during the Primal Era, they somehow managed to escape to other universes... If there really are other universes."

The will of Heaven pondered for a moment, then whispered:

"That's possible. In short, they devour all life and matter like an abyss, even more domineering and troublesome. Because the abyss is inherently chaotic, the demons are like a bunch of schizophres that split off from the primordial spirit, endlessly cycling. The Zerg, on the other hand, are a super civilization of absolute unity and obedience. The two have similarities, but also completely contradictory aspects."

"Why did the Dark Zerg attack the Astral Plane?"

"I don't know either, but the Astral Plane is the most vulnerable place in this universe, ever since the Primordial Era. However, no one has been able to conquer the Astral Plane until now. After all, it was formed by the fusion of two powerful primordial spirits, the Brain of the Stars and the Star-Eating Insects."

However, when I was captured and brought to the Abyss, I discovered a demonic artifact crafted from the remains of the Zerg on the body of one of the demons. I suspect that the Dark Zerg may not have attacked the Astral Plane first; they launched their attack on the Abyss first, only to retreat quickly and turn their attention back to the Astral Plane.”

This made Li Wei's heart tighten.

Given the Zerg's nature, shouldn't they eat anything in sight? Why did they abandon the Abyss after only an initial clash? Could it be that the Zerg and the Abyss reached some kind of agreement? It's quite possible, considering these two civilizations only know how to destroy and devour.

A terrifying thought suddenly occurred to him.

If the Zerg truly originated from the primordial spirits of the [Primal Era], could they possibly have some connection with the [Abyssal Worms]? And then, after a brief conflict, they became acquainted, formed an alliance, and conspired together in the Dark Lands!

This is getting more and more complicated.

The land of darkness is too deep.

Even in a single universe, there are so many troubles. Li Wei was very grateful that it was difficult for people in different universes to interact; otherwise, that would have been truly despairing.

Furthermore, the appearance of the Zerg coincides almost exactly with the start of the Plane Convergence. Through the High Council, Li Wei learned that the Plane Convergence was also Sauron's doing. Could the appearance of the Zerg also be Sauron's doing?

If that's the case, then Sauron is truly a madman!

Wait a minute, Li Wei suddenly thought of something, and his expression changed slightly.

Recalling the history of the previous four colossal worlds, Sauron's actions seem to be a desperate attempt to use the power of the Zerg to shake up the existing four poles, thereby creating an unstable fifth pole, and then allowing the Darklands to "bloom a third time," continuing to support a force with the potential to fight against the Zerg and thus creating a check on them.

In that case, currently, within the multiverse, Nora is definitely the most promising candidate... The Shadow World might have been a possibility in the past, but it was shattered by the Colossi long before Sauron appeared, cutting off its path to advancement. Now, in terms of both growth potential and foundation, Nora has surpassed it.

Compared to the previous four, Nora was not conceived by the [Primal Spirit]. She evolved from an ordinary world within the multiverse, that is, she was created by the Dark Land itself, and is one of its own cells.

It may be humble, but because of the emergence of wizards, it quickly stood out in all the multiverse planes. Not counting the ignorant ancient times, its real development history is only 300,000 years!

For the ancient beings who have lived through the ages of Yuangu, Minggu, and Taigu, this is merely a fleeting moment, like the blink of an eye.

The successful transdimensional convergence, Nora's triumphs against overwhelming odds, her three consecutive victories against the Abyss, Nora's good fortune, the emergence of numerous talented individuals, and the technological explosion of civilization—these are all due to the collective efforts of the wizarding civilization as a whole, as well as the proactive efforts of figures like Sauron and Amon…and perhaps, in some mysterious way, the Dark Lands provided the necessary convenience!

Otherwise, would the Dark Lands really just ignore the tyrannical merging of thousands of planes? Moreover, would the underworld giants, who are one of the Dark Lands' right-hand men, really help Nora out of respect for Sauron?

All of this is the inevitable trajectory of historical development, Sauron's covert instigation, and the Dark Lands' choice to adapt to the times. Countless complex factors have shaped Nora into who she is today!

The rise of Nora is an incredibly intricate and complex series of events! Ultimately, it's a game of power between the supreme beings and the civilizations they represent. And the Dark Lands are the chessboard!

The man said with a half-smile:

"Now that you think about it, many things seem clear. Congratulations, you've gradually come into contact with some of the truths of this world. Although I have high hopes for you, objectively speaking, in the years to come, you may fall into a vicious cycle of wanting to change the world and feeling powerless."

As time has passed and things have progressed to this point, most of the benefits and power have already been devoured by the giants. Every bit of progress we make, every breakthrough we achieve, is like snatching food from a treacherous tiger's mouth, with the possibility of not seeing the sun rise tomorrow. This is the powerlessness of ordinary people.

No matter how powerful you are, even if you painstakingly endure the eighty-one tribulations mentioned in Sauron's famous saying to reach level eleven, you are still insignificant before those who have held the reins of power since time immemorial, those who have survived countless calamities yet remain steadfast. This was everything I once saw. We cannot change the macrocosm; we can only intentionally remain narrow-minded, living in our own world. That is enough.

His words really touched Li Wei.

The road to Shu is difficult, more difficult than ascending to heaven!

Regardless of whether these conjectures about the will of Heaven are correct, Li Wei knew that this dark land was destined to be cruel.

All that is beautiful is a dream, a mirage, a fantasy.

But he wasn't defeated. He wasn't particularly clever, nor could he orchestrate a grand scheme like Sauron, nor was he one of those born overlords, the "Primordial Spirits." All he could do was continue relentlessly pursuing his own path!

What else can we do?

Seeing that Li Wei's gaze remained firm, the man showed a rare expression of admiration, marveling at the man's extraordinary determination.

After witnessing Levi establish the Way of the Knights, the Will of Heaven roughly understood where the lost Evolutionary Tablets went when the Ultimate Creation, Kars, was shattered. It also understood that Sauron's ascension to level eleven wasn't due to inaction or cowardice, but rather a period of strategic preparation. His wanderings across multiple dimensions might also be a preparation for his future plans.

Considering the current situation, the will of Heaven has a sliver of confidence in Nora's success, though not much.

My previous remarks, including my conversation with Li Wei today, were intended to give him a heads-up and prepare him mentally. I didn't want him to misjudge the future situation and cause the barbarians to follow Nora's massive ship into a downward spiral.

We all prosper together, and we all suffer together!

Finally, Li Wei looked at the middle-aged man before him. Although it was their first meeting, he still bowed respectfully and expressed his gratitude:

"Thank you so much, senior!"

"No need to be polite. I'm mainly thinking about the barbarians. I can tell that you'll most likely be Nora's successor, so I wanted to have a chat with you. It's also a way to build goodwill. Besides, if I remember correctly... didn't you obtain Sauron's Chaos Tower? That is, the Dark Tower?"

"Yes."

Li Wei did not deny it.

Because so far, there is one person who has definitely seen himself inside the Dark Tower: the Will of Heaven. The Winged Tiger Barbarian King at that time summoned the Eye of Heaven using a secret technique, defeating the Supreme God of Magic. Given its power, it would inevitably have noticed him, who was merely observing from the sidelines.

Oh right, it was also Li Wei who used the Ancient Tower Scepter to summon the projection of Sauron and unleashed Sauron's Great Disintegration on the power projection of the Eye of Heaven.

"As expected, rest assured, I know what I'm doing and won't touch your treasures. I won't take back the barbarians that Sauron borrowed from me. I'm just trying to confirm my doubts... Of course, if you're willing to return those barbarians to me, I'll be extremely grateful and remember your kindness."

Li Wei did not rush to agree, but instead said:

"Please allow me to consider this further, senior. Give me some more time. After all, this is something belonging to Sauron, and any arrangement within it could have profound meaning."

The man nodded.

That's true. If the barbarians outside really do perish, the barbarians inside can become the spark for a future resurgence. In this way, the will of Heaven, as a faith, can also be rekindled through Sauron's ancient tower.

Mentioning the ancient tower, Li Wei suddenly remembered something. When Sauron refined it, wasn't the most important thing the [Primal Flame]? Could this also be some form of primordial spirit? Or perhaps it was something that had fallen from that being?

The level and scale of that dark ancient tower were perhaps even higher than he had imagined. The Fire King, having refined half of the [Primordial Fire Seed], was very likely also at level eleven. It was just that it knew that level eleven was powerless to change anything, and therefore deliberately concealed its abilities.

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Li Wei treated the Will of Heaven to a warm welcome and chatted with it for a long time. This being seemed to know a great deal about events throughout history, which broadened Li Wei's horizons. Their relationship also became much more familiar. Afterwards, Li Wei asked:

"Senior, I have a question, and I wonder if you could answer it for me."

"Feel free to ask."

"The barbarian totem path created by our predecessors is also a path of faith. This path seems to allow barbarian cultivators to draw upon the power of totem beasts and even the power of our predecessors."

If I wanted to create a method that would allow ordinary knights to draw upon my power, how could I do it? I considered many methods, but none of them worked.

After pondering for a moment, the middle-aged man said:

"The only solution I can think of for your situation is to utilize the power of faith. This is currently the most efficient and convenient way to transfer power."

"Faith: Totemism or Deification?"

"No matter which path you take, you'll need faith. Actually, there are many kinds of faith power. The astral gods are just the most common kind. My kind of totem is a bit of a side path. Currently, I'm at the pinnacle of this path. You could create another branch yourself, with yourself as the source, and that would also work. Of course, this is just my opinion. There might be new paths, but I don't know about them."

He could tell that Li Wei was definitely resistant to the path of faith.

Li Wei asked, "Senior, is it acceptable to use the Path of Faith as a supplementary path, rather than as the main one?"

"Sure, the barbarians currently focus on faith as their primary cultivation and combat skills as a secondary cultivation. You can switch back and it will work for you too, but there's one thing I need to make clear. As long as you cultivate the path of faith, you will inevitably meet that person from the Astral Realm when you reach level eleven."

I don't recommend you do that... because I'm a prime example. I was already at the peak of level ten, and at my strongest, I was almost level eleven. But in the end, I didn't dare take that step because I knew there was something terrifying outside the door.

Upon hearing this, Li Wei fell into deep thought.

Actually, he's not so resistant to faith anymore; he thinks the Star God's faith model is quite good. He'd like to create something like that too.

But he didn't want to do it himself, lest he be blocked by that being from the Star Realm in the future. Or perhaps this path would disrupt his other paths as well.

After thinking for a moment, he had a sudden inspiration and asked:

"Senior, could you support other people as the source of faith, while I remain behind the scenes to transmit power to the supported 'transfer station' in other ways, and then establish the power transmission channel I envision?"

Simply put, he doesn't become a god; he creates one.

The man suddenly smiled slightly, and then said without hesitation:

"Of course, because I've done similar things before."

The Beast God of the Astral Realm was the transit station he established, but it has been gradually abandoned as his power has grown stronger.

In this way, Li Wei began to have some ideas. He then consulted the Will of Heaven on some practical methods regarding the path of faith.

I've gradually developed a complete framework for how to build a Knight card deck, and I'm eager to try it out.

The two talked for a full month before ending, leaving Elena wondering who Levi was having such a pleasant conversation with.

Subsequently, the will of the heavens returned to the temple high above the heavens of the Azure Sky Continent to continue recuperating and restoring its power.

This being regained much confidence in the future. The barbarian tribe's most pressing task now was to cultivate the Dragon God Barbarian Lord. This would both strengthen the barbarian tribe's voice and allow its own strength to recover significantly.

After the conversation, Li Wei did not return to the Ancient Banyan Immortal Realm. Instead, he went to the Six Sacred Heavens, where he practiced breathing techniques and comprehended the power of the Sacred Domain. In his spare time, he continuously researched and experimented with his new ideas.

I'm asking for monthly votes and recommendation votes (10200 words).

Correct typos first, then make proper changes.

(End of this chapter)