Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 574 The 25th Seat of the Supreme Council, A God Descends! (Long Chapter, Requesting Monthly Tickets and Subscriptions)

Since ancient times.

Every war that the four behemoths have seriously launched against other civilizations has never been lost... Of course, the Abyss is an exception, with its all-out, chaotic, bloody war style of fighting.

In reality, although the Abyss failed in these few full-scale invasion wars, these were just low-probability events. Most of the time, the blood war ended in victory for the Abyss, otherwise how could so many level 10 demons have been spawned?

Therefore, after ten thousand simulations, the Serpent of the End was shocked and incredulous. The simulation results are as follows:

It attempted to escape the nightmare world, away from the conflict, and hide in multiple dimensions 5000 times. 4000 simulations resulted in certain death. Only in 1000 simulations did it barely survive until its natural death.

Among the causes of his own death.

40% of the reason is because of his archenemy in the Astral Realm, [Heavenly Father Ramon], and his lover, [Earthly Mother Mesa]. These two are still obsessed with him and seem to be preparing special methods to join forces against him.

30% is because the slumbering supreme will of the Nightmare World sensed his betrayal and thus dispatched the Nightmare Lord to hunt him down. 20% is because of the Abyss Demons and other powerful beings from other multiverses who were capable of harming him.

Another 10% was due to the powerful Dark Zerg, a force it had overlooked. In all 400 simulations, it successfully survived until the Nightmare World's invasion of Nora ended, thinking it was safe. Then, the sudden outbreak of the Dark Zerg, along with the Abyss Demons, disrupted the multiverse, turning it into complete chaos.

That would be an absolute catastrophe for all living beings!

It wasn't just that! Gods, the Underworld Emperor, and level ten powerhouses from multiple dimensions all perished one after another before these two all-consuming forces.

In other words, in that fleeting glimpse, it not only predicted its own death but also saw the end of the multiverse... Of course, its simulation is limited to its own perception and strength and is not necessarily accurate. The actual situation often differs greatly from the simulation, so it can only be used as a reference.

In other words, there may be no great calamity for all living beings.

It then attempted 4000 simulations of joining the Nightmare faction. Then it was utterly shocked… it died a full 4000 times, without a single chance of survival!

There's a 20% chance it'll be killed by its own nightmare monarch teammates. There's a 30% chance it'll be killed by Amon, the current Grand Councilor of the Nora Council. Most absurdly, there's a 50% chance it'll be killed by a current level nine being in the future. And that person is… the Twilight Temple Lord, also known as the Black Dragon Lord.

This is exactly the same result as its 1001 simulations when it tried to oppose the Lord of Twilight Palace. Although the simulator is inaccurate, 100% failure still tells a story: it absolutely cannot join the Devouring Demon Lord's camp.

If it avoids war, it has a 20% chance of survival.

If it participates in the Nightmare World Invasion, it will 100% die.

In the final 1000 simulations, it went all in, making a desperate attempt to join Nora, who now seemed to have no chance of success, and avoid fighting against the Lord of Twilight Temple. The final result was completely baffling to it... a 50% survival rate.

It couldn't understand why, based on both the objective laws of history and the objective reality of the present, it was impossible for Nora to survive in the gap between the abyss and the nightmare; her demise was inevitable, which was in line with common sense.

But the talent and ability he had always trusted told him that joining Nora was actually the best solution at the moment? Wasn't this sending him into a fire pit?

Despair, inner turmoil, self-doubt.

This is the current state of the Desperate Monarch.

It even somewhat regretted simulating it.

Finally, it reminisced about its life.

From a weak serpent, he cautiously advanced step by step on the territory of the Church of the Heavenly Father, relying on his innate abilities to escape death countless times, and finally transformed into a complete level ten being, successfully taking revenge, and escaping from the clutches of Ramon, a peak level ten being.

"Why should I doubt myself! If I didn't have my abilities, I would have died tens of thousands of times over. I can't deny myself just because it doesn't conform to common sense! I am the Serpent of the End, the serpent that can foresee the end of the world and control destiny!"

With this thought in mind, the Despairing Monarch gritted his teeth and made a firm decision, his figure silently heading towards the Black Dragon Territory. This time, he would gamble big!

……

Ancient Banyan Tree Wonderland.

Beside the small stone pool.

Li Wei began researching new sequence spells. Adhering to his principle of not following the usual path, he chose the poison faction this time.

The school of toxicology is relatively weak now. But Levi believes there is still potential to be explored; after all, there are still a few great wizards. It's just that no legendary wizards have ever emerged from it since, so it seems out of place.

But his Black Emperor Dragon was also a highly venomous dragon. He knew that the path of venom was incredibly powerful, not just with toxins, but also with... viruses and plagues.

Of course, like the Blood Faction, plague can be quite dangerous for wizards, easily leading them astray and astray. After all, one of the four Chaos Gods is the "Father of Plague."

But who is Li Wei? He wields the power of chaos and possesses an unfair advantage.

He was well aware of the power of plagues and viruses. If used properly, their powerful transmission and infection capabilities would make them the strongest biological weapons! They could potentially come in handy in the future struggles against the four colossal worlds and even the Dark Zerg.

Li Wei then borrowed all the research notes and books on this type of magic from Nora's library and began to study them on his own.

Historically, many shared his views. Some were even misled after inadvertently communicating with the father of plagues. Therefore, Livy had to be constantly cautious in his research on poisons and plagues.

During a break from his research, Li Wei took a sip of tea and noticed the figure of Khorne appear. It said solemnly, "Master, someone is looking for you."

"Who is it?"

"The Desperate Monarch"

……

Black Dragon Territory.

Li Weilong strode in with the gait of a tiger.

Inside the council chamber, a handsome snake-man figure waited anxiously. Upon seeing Li Wei arrive, he breathed a slight sigh of relief and then said:

"Long time no see, Lord Li Wei."

"Haha, isn't it a joy to have friends coming from afar?"

Li Wei gestured for the snake-man to sit down, then smiled and said:

"You wouldn't come to my door without a reason. What brings you here?"

The desperate monarch looked around and set up a protective barrier.

He then said in a low voice, "This matter is of great importance, please do not take offense."

"Please feel free to speak."

"As far as I know, many Nightmare Lords are already discussing joining forces to launch an expedition against Nora. They have also approached me, but I have not yet agreed."

"Who is it?"

"It's not convenient to talk about, but many Nightmare Lords have special sensory abilities. You just need to know that what I said is true, and let the Nora Council prepare in advance. Being attacked from both the Abyss and Nightmares at the same time would be difficult to handle."

Li Wei pondered to himself, no wonder he had been so restless lately. These were truly turbulent times; Nora had suffered far too many calamities.

"Approximately how many Nightmare Lords are there?"

"I'm not sure. I feel that we might be able to gather a dozen or so in a short time, but it depends on how those individuals rally and operate. So far, only some of the rulers are interested. As far as I know, the supreme will of the Nightmare World is still dormant. Otherwise, given the size of the Nightmare World, it wouldn't be much smaller than the Abyss."

Li Wei nodded.

If the Nightmare World were truly weak, it would have been conquered by the Astral Plane long ago.

The Black Dragon Territory where he was located and the vast surrounding land were just the tip of the iceberg of the Nightmare World. Li Wei had not yet formally come into contact with its profound depths.

The good news is that the Nightmare World isn't at full-scale war. It seems more like a group is trying to profit from the bloodshed between the Abyss Demons. Otherwise, if the entire Nightmare World were to invade, Nora would be doomed in no time!

Of course, if that were the case, given the Darklands' principles of balance, they would likely try to mobilize the power of the Astral Plane to fight against the Nightmare World. In that case, although their relationship with the gods was strained, Nora would be indirectly allied with them.

In short, this matter must be taken very seriously.

However, one should not be overly anxious or worry unnecessarily.

Because it was only a preliminary plan, the Desperate Monarch had very little information and couldn't reveal much to Li Wei, so he couldn't get any other information out of him.

Li Wei finally voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind.

"Why would you tell me such important information? Aren't you betraying the Nightmare World by doing so?"

The desperate monarch's answer slightly shocked him.

"That's right, I want to leave the Nightmare World. I am not a Level 10 being born in this world, but a mythical creature from elsewhere. Although I have become the Nightmare Monarch, I can find a way to leave if I pay some price... I don't want to get involved in this war. With my strength as a newly entered Level 10, I will definitely be looked down upon by those ancient, powerful, arrogant and noble monarchs, and I might even become cannon fodder."

The Despair Monarch knew full well that its strength lay not in direct combat, but in operating behind the scenes, using its predictive and simulation abilities to deduce the future. And in the Nightmare World, based on its experience dealing with those who considered themselves ancient relics…

It is highly unlikely that it will be taken seriously.

There's no way around it; it's not a genuine Nightmare Indigenous tribe.

It's a smelly outsider begging for food here!

Furthermore, the Nightmare World has many powerful beings skilled in perception, and it doesn't lack another Serpent of the End; it's not particularly rare here...

According to its observations, research, and simulations, Nora's situation would be much better; essentially, it is a newly emerging super-civilization. Its composition is also diverse, and the lifespans of its legendary wizards are quite short.

Shorter-lived species are more receptive to new things. This is because they have less of a ingrained way of thinking and less arrogance compared to those old creatures that have lived for a long time.

With its power as the Serpent of the End, it would be highly sought after in Nora. As long as those legendary wizards are wise and reasonable enough, they will surely make good use of it.

Most importantly, it had only been a little over a century since they last met. Yet, it could sense that the Twilight Palace Master's strength had increased considerably, even posing a faint sense of danger to it.

This person's progress is fucking fast!

For those ancient beings in the Nightmare World, a hundred years is just the time it takes them to yawn; a single nap can last for tens of thousands of years.

According to its analysis, if Nora can seize this opportunity and unite the power of civilization to protect the people in front of her, then when the old relics wake up one day, they will find that... the world has changed.

Currently, it seems this person is indeed well protected by the Nora Council. Otherwise, he would have been killed by the Abyss Demons long ago.

In short, we must not make them our enemy!

If you can't beat them, join them!

Li Wei asked, "So, does Your Excellency wish to leave the Nightmare World and find a secluded place to live in peace, or join another behemoth power?"

You can't exactly join Nora, can you?

The Desperate Monarch said, enunciating each word clearly:

"I'd like to join Nora. Could you please introduce me?"

Li Wei: "..."

He paused for a moment, then asked:

Is this really true?

"Absolutely true! No pretense whatsoever!"

Li Wei pondered for a moment and then said:

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

He couldn't make the decision himself; he had to get Emon and the High Council involved.

What if this Serpent of the End is a double agent, ostensibly siding with Nora but actually a spy for the Nightmare World? Therefore, we must be cautious!

The desperate monarch said, "We await your news."

He then left in a hurry.

……

The Supreme Council.

More than twenty figures gathered around the round table, much more lively than before. A slight atmosphere of anxiety permeated the air; clearly, everyone knew about the impending nightmare invasion. Not long after, Amon, clad in a crimson robe, entered, his expression calm.

"Gentlemen, as you all know, the topic of today's meeting is as follows: the Nightmare Invasion is now a foregone conclusion. We need to prepare in advance. The main topic of this meeting is to decide whether the Lord of Despair can join."

After Eamon finished speaking, he listened to everyone's opinions.

The first to speak were the barbarian lords.

"Nightmare lords are all cunning, and we believe they are even more difficult to deal with than those demon lords. The Despair Lord's actions are far beyond common sense, like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken. I'm afraid he has ulterior motives and is trying to infiltrate our ranks and dismantle the Nora Council, allowing the Nightmare World to advance unimpeded."

"Yeah, you can't trust these guys."

"Refusing might mean losing a level 10 comrade, but accepting could lead to attracting a host of powerful enemies if we lose control. The risk is too high."

The opinions of the various barbarian lords are roughly the same.

Some of the legendary wizards also nodded slightly.

Amon nodded and asked:

"What is the Barbarian Ancestor's opinion?"

The will of Heaven seemed to be deep in thought, and pondered:

"I don't think it's necessary to refuse outright. I suggest that the Lord of Despair descend upon us in person, and we can meet him together... Sometimes, asking him directly makes it easier to see his true thoughts."

The barbarian chieftains were taken aback, and immediately changed their tune:

"Our ancestor is right, we think so too."

The Way of the Daydreamer:

"I agree with the Barbarian Ancestor. If it is necessary to see this person, Li Wei and I can help make contact. We can meet secretly first and then make a decision."

Thus, the Supreme Council unanimously agreed to conduct an interview with the Serpent of the End, given its rather special status.

……

Black Dragon Territory.

"Lord Li Wei, how is it?"

The Serpent of the End appeared slightly nervous, awaiting the outcome.

"The High Council wants to meet with you. If you truly wish to join us, I can help you descend into Nora in your true form. I just don't know if you dare?"

Li Wei asked.

The Serpent of the End said upon hearing this:

"Please give me a few days to consider."

Please make yourself at home.

After leaving, the cautious creature, despite its depleted energy, simulated the event more than a dozen times. Only after confirming that this was not a trap did it finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"It seems there is hope."

The Serpent of the End finds Levi and decides to descend upon Nora in its true form six months later.

……

The Supreme Council.

Upon hearing the news, Eamon and the others nodded slightly.

The Will of Heaven stroked its beard and said:

"By daring to descend upon Nora in their true form, they have already shown their sincerity. It seems this is no exaggeration. However, we still lack an extremely secluded place to prevent other Nightmare Lords from discovering this meeting and affecting our subsequent plans."

One of the more troublesome aspects of dealing with Nightmares compared to the Abyss is that, as a spiritual plane, the Nightmare world, like the Astral Plane, is even more pervasive.

Emmon Road:

"How about this, let's go to the School of Metallurgy. There's a powerful treasure left behind by the sage Nora there, enough to ensure this meeting can be conducted in secrecy."

……

Nora Continent, the Realm of Metal.

Roger Mountain.

Li Wei slowly descended, the scene of the group of geniuses competing in the mountain climbing during Roger's Gathering still vivid in his mind. Time has passed, and he has come again this time, only to discuss Nora's important affairs.

As rumored, Roger Mountain is indeed a treasure, a priceless one. Here, Roger's mark revealed the whereabouts of a legendary artifact to Li Wei, which he now possesses.

Reciting an incantation, Li Wei's figure vanished into the mountains. When he reappeared, he was in a deep space shimmering with seven-colored starlight, like a rainbow sea. A round table stood in the void, and more than twenty powerful figures had already arrived. Looking around, Li Wei was the only participant who was not at level ten.

"Come and sit down, Levi," said Amon.

Without any formalities, Li Wei took a seat belonging to the [Legacy of the Vast Ocean], a legendary wizard who had long guarded the Land of Nora's Will. He had already gone there to prepare for the Nightmare's premature invasion.

Then, as space distorted and the vortex solidified, a giant, coiled serpent descended from the sky. Its serpentine eyes swept over everyone present, and when it looked at Amon, Gulveig, and the Barbarian Ancestor, it instinctively felt fear.

These people are qualified to challenge powerful gods.

Especially Amon, who was rumored to have one foot in level eleven and had killed the Earth Demon Lord. Seeing it with his own eyes, he truly couldn't see through him.

Amon smiled like an interviewer and said, "I only have one question: are you truly committed to joining Nora, or do you have ulterior motives?"

The Serpent of the End answered truthfully: "I joined sincerely because I know that only here can I have a chance to survive."

Then came the tense questioning session.

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions. Even the Serpent of the End, a level ten powerhouse, often felt nervous and stumbled over his words. After all, who among them wasn't a level ten powerhouse... except for Li Wei.

In the end, the legendary wizards and barbarian warriors exchanged glances, clearly having developed a basic level of trust in the Serpent of the End.

Amon extended his hand and said, "Welcome, Lord of Despair."

The Serpent of the End let out a long sigh and said, "From now on, you can call me Mr. End. From today onwards, I am no longer the Lord of Despair."

……

one year later.

Nora year 1596.

Nightmare World.

The realm of despair.

Beneath the red and black sky, the Serpent of the End gazed resolutely at its territory below and the endless forest of flesh and blood.

Rumble!

As it shed its identity as the Nightmare Monarch, the Flesh and Blood Mountain trembled and the true name of [Yelmond] gradually faded.

Before long, this vast region will become a no-man's-land, and everything it has built up in the Nightmare World over the years will be gone.

"Hey, Yelmond, where are you headed?"

High in the sky, a woman's figure suddenly appeared. She crossed her arms and had a sinister smile that sent chills down one's spine.

"Where am I going? Do I need to report to you?"

The giant snake raised its eyes, its tone calm.

But a chill ran down his spine; he thought, "It's finally happening." The supreme will, in its unseen realm, instinctively sensed his betrayal and immediately dispatched these native rulers to deal with him... Indeed, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

"Are you trying to avoid being drafted and hide away?"

The Devouring Demon Lord stretched, exuding a terrifying late-stage level 10 aura. His cherry-like mouth was slightly open, his long, scarlet tongue protruding as he pursed his lips, drool dripping slightly.

"So what if it is?"

"As expected, an ungrateful dog."

The Devouring Demon Lord spread out her slender hand, and in the palm was a vortex like a black hole, from which emerged a mouth with dense teeth like a lamprey.

The power of gluttony swept across the heavens and earth, shattering the surrounding area of ​​100,000 miles into pieces like tofu. All matter was absorbed into it, and only the giant serpent's body could barely resist it.

The Serpent of the End spun rapidly, and after breaking free from the terrifying suction, its form transformed into a streak of light, shooting off into the distance.

"This is a nightmare world. Where do you think you can escape to?"

Two illusory, dark, and damp stone walls, like mirages, appeared in the distance. They stretched endlessly, forming a strange alley leading to an unknown destination. A tall, thin, and pale young man leaned against the entrance of the alley, his hands in his pockets.

"Lord of the Alley, are you going to stop me too?"

The Serpent of the End stopped and said coldly.

The person in front of me is also at the early stage of level ten, but he is considered a veteran monarch with a deeper foundation than I am.

"You shouldn't have betrayed us."

The handsome young man spoke in a low, eerie tone, exuding an air of gloom.

"Yalmond, stay. You've already offended that being in the Astral Plane. If you offend us as well, will there be any place for you in this vast world?"

The sound of decay came, and the air was filled with the stench of rot. Greenish-brown foul water flowed from the cracks in the red and black sky, and countless swollen corpses floated down the stream, swaying as they stood up.

On the fleshy ground, countless yellowish-brown pustules, as large as mountain peaks, began to swell. These horrifying pustules burst open with a series of thuds, oozing a yellowish-white substance that coalesced and surged into the sky.

The Rotten Monarch has arrived, exuding the aura of a mid-level tenth-rank monarch.

These former subordinates had all been secretly eliminated by Li Wei. They didn't care much about the death of a level nine overlord, but face was very important. Therefore, the Devouring Demon Lord easily persuaded the two to agree to the expedition against Nora.

The dark wall expanded rapidly, sealing off everything.

The rotting matter gathered into a sea, surging forth in a mighty torrent.

Countless tentacles flew out from the Devouring Demon Lord's body, each with a gaping maw at its end, aimed at the giant serpent.

In despair, a swarm of colorful butterflies fluttered and swirled, forming a gate of light that covered the giant snake's head.

Nora's support has arrived, and the Serpent of the End is overjoyed, its head darting into it.

"Where do you think you're going?!"

The tentacles of the Devouring Demon Lord coiled around its body, binding it tightly. With a sudden exertion, the giant serpent's body was uncontrollably thrown back.

"Let go!"

No matter how much the Serpent of the End struggled and tore at the Devouring Demon Lord, he laughed wildly and ignored it, the suction force of his tentacles growing stronger and stronger.

At the critical moment, another ancient hand reached out from the other side of the portal, grabbed the snake's head and pulled it outwards. Then, six mythical beast phantoms roared and tore apart the tentacles wrapped around the snake's body.

"The will of Heaven? Since you've come, stay here with us!"

The Devouring Demon Lord's head rapidly swelled to the size of a star. In all his years, this was the first time he'd ever seen anyone dare to come to the Nightmare World to snatch someone away.

Suddenly, a figure in a red robe appeared on the other side of the portal. A great sun rose in his palm, causing the star-like giant head to come to an abrupt stop. It deflated like a balloon and flew to a distant place before finally coming to a stop.

"Emon?"

The Devouring Demon Lord reverted to human form, his eyes twitching and his chest heaving.

That was close! I almost got crushed by a sun.

They had only guessed that the outsider, the Desperate Monarch, would flee the war, but they never expected that the snake would actually side with Nora.

Are they blind? Or have they lost their minds? Why not be a proper Nightmare Monarch instead of hanging out with a bunch of people with no future?

The other two Nightmare Lords silently retreated a great distance to confront the red-robed figure. Amon didn't say a word before turning and disappearing into the portal.

"Yellmond is really grasping at straws in his desperation."

"So eager to rush to Nora to their deaths... Does it really think that because Nora won three wars against the Abyss, it's qualified to be compared to us?"

The Devouring Demon Lord said, "Ignore it. The Nightmare World doesn't need another one. Continue our plan, summon more Nightmare Lords, and teach Nora a painful lesson! Let's make Yarmond regret it with our actions!"

The monarchs left quickly.

Before the portal disappeared, an arm clad in black armor reached in, grabbed a snake scale that had been shed during the battle, and quickly withdrew.

……

The continent of Solon.

The Serpent of the End gazed at the blue sky and white clouds, so different from the Nightmare World, with lingering fear. It gradually relaxed, breathing heavily, its forked tongue flicking wildly, showing no trace of the image of a level ten powerhouse.

"Thank you, thank you everyone."

Eamon laughed:

"Of course, and thank you for your trust."

"I never expected that Lord Amon's mere appearance would frighten away the fearless Devouring Demon Lord. I'm truly impressed," the giant serpent flattered.

The Will of Heaven stood with its hands behind its back, sighing to itself, "I'm getting old. If I hadn't severed myself, the Devouring Demon Lord wouldn't have been able to withstand a single punch from me."

Suddenly, the Serpent of the End felt a warm current flow into its body. Its body, which had been scratched by the Devouring Demon Lord, began to slowly recover. Only one spot where a scale had fallen off was difficult to heal. This was no ordinary serpent scale; it involved a trace of primordial power.

However, the Twilight Palace Master's palm was filled with a blue light as he healed himself. His face was slightly pale, indicating that this was extremely strenuous.

"Phew, that's about it. It's just that with my current level of cultivation, I can't cure this Primal Scale. How are you feeling now?" Li Wei asked, slightly out of breath.

He wasn't faking it; he was genuinely exhausted. Level 10 healing was completely different from Level 9 healing, and the Azure Dragon Power within his body was utterly depleted.

"Thank you, Lord Li Wei, for saving me a lot of time to recover from my injuries."

The Serpent of the End felt a warmth in its heart. This Twilight Palace Master, seemingly a rough man, was unexpectedly quite considerate. The next moment, Li Wei opened his palm and took out a jet-black scale with rings of growth on it, saying:

"These are your scales. I see you were so busy running for your life that you forgot to pick them up."

As the Serpent of the End's gaze lingered, the legendary wizards chatted amongst themselves or dispersed, while Amon looked at himself, seemingly still having something to discuss.

It laughed and said, "Haha, it's alright. I'll give you this mere Origin Scale. If it weren't for your introduction, this matter wouldn't have been accomplished today."

What does it mean to have a grand vision and a broad perspective?

Li Wei didn't engage in any feigned politeness; he sincerely thanked him, saying, "Then I won't stand on ceremony, thank you very much."

After exchanging pleasantries, Amon led the Serpent of the End to the High Council. The next step would likely be to discuss the creation of a 25th seat.

Li Wei returned to the Ancient Dragon Continent with satisfaction.

"Hehehe, a level 10 mythical primordial serpent scale, what a treasure."

Although he was still some time away from level ten, he needed to prepare the materials for upgrading his divine weapon and wizard tower in advance. These snake scales were the most suitable material for reforging the Nightmare Helmet.

……

one year later.

The Supreme Council announced three major matters to the entire territory:

First, the mythical being "Lord of the End" joined the High Council, becoming the glorious 25th seat, and also held an important position in the Nora military.

Second, a temporary "Nightmare Command Center" was established. Amon served as the minister, Daydreamer, Lord of the End, and Lord of Blue Dream served as deputy ministers, and the Lord of Twilight Temple served as advisor.

Third, the entire nation must continue to prepare for battle. No matter who the next enemy is, Nora will fight to the very end.

The release of these three major announcements caused a nationwide stir.

The first one is alright; if a tree can join the council, it's not surprising that a snake would too.

The establishment of the "Nightmare Command Center" speaks volumes... the Nightmare World is about to launch an invasion of Nora. Having just repelled the demons, now nightmare creatures are appearing; there's truly no time to catch their breath.

Most importantly, will the demons take this opportunity to cooperate with the Nightmare World? Will the Council of All Races, which was on the verge of disbanding, make a comeback?

People were filled with anxiety, and rumors spread like wildfire.

The members of the Ancient Dragon Continent were no exception, as many of them worked in the Nightmare World. Sensing this atmosphere, Li Wei summoned the higher-ups one by one.

Elena, Triss, the Twilight Eighteen Riders, Garcia, Zhou Shenghuang... a host of powerful figures arrived one after another at the Imperial Palace.

"Lord, are we going to war with the Nightmare World?"

"What should we do about Black Dragon Territory? Should we evacuate?"

Everyone here has been to the Nightmare World and has a direct experience of how unfathomable and terrifying this colossal world is. It would be a lie to say we're not worried.

Li Weidao:

"First, the Nightmare World may send troops against us; the specifics are still unclear, but we must prepare for war. Second, Black Dragon Territory is operating normally; remain vigilant. Daydreamer and I will keep a close eye on things there. If anything happens, I will have everyone log off; safety first."

……

at the same time.

Loess continent.

The former site of Mirror Lake.

In the abandoned ruins of the Dream Tower, the Daydreamer arrives with two great wizards. He breaks the magical barrier sealing the place, arriving at a spatially distorted area. Red and black light flows out.

"You protect me, I will destroy this place."

Destroying the spatial nodes won't stop the Nightmare invasion, but it can buy some time. Moreover, as a native entity of the spiritual plane, it also requires a price to pay for its true form to descend into the material plane.

The Nightmare Army will not appear in Nora for the time being.

……

The Dark Land.

Pazuzu's expression turned serious as he listened to the information from Nora.

"Is the Nightmare World going to get involved too?"

The Shadow Queen laughed:

"That's great! Should we send the Sleeping Emperor to the Nightmare World to see if we can recruit the Nightmare Lords to our side?"

The Sleeping Emperor is the lord of the 401st floor of the Abyss and a subordinate of the Eternal Sleeper. Its true form is a mid-level tenth-tier Sand Demon who joined the Blood War during the Second All-Out Invasion. As a Sand Demon, it can freely traverse the Nightmare World.

"No, let's wait and see. We've been injured and need some time to recover, so let's leave Nora to the Nightmare World for now."

Pazuzu said with a gloomy smile.

"What if Nora is captured? We've paid such a high price, how can we let the Nightmare World get away with this?" The Shadow Queen frowned.

Pazuzu: "You're overthinking it. Nora isn't that easy to beat. After three failures, I suddenly realized that it wasn't that we weren't doing well enough... it's that Nora has been performing exceptionally well because she has divine assistance, while we don't."

The Shadow Fiend Queen suddenly realized.

"I see, that makes sense now, but it's also more troublesome. Although the Dark Lands can't do anything to the Abyss, if it supports Nora, it will create a lot of obstacles for us."

"So let the Nightmare World come! Let it muddy the waters, turn the entire multiverse into chaos, wouldn't that be wonderful!"

……

Dark Temple.

Four ancient beings materialized. After the Void Emperor departed, the brothers, the End Dragon Bird and the Crimson Raven, also left. The remaining four were either unable to leave or had made up their minds. In any case, the impending invasion of Nora by the Nightmare was good news for them. The Dark Sun Overlord, who had been silent for a long time, said:

"I told you long ago, Nora's rise will inevitably shake up the existing order. We just need to watch from the sidelines, and when the opportunity arises, we'll make our move and grab a share; when there's no opportunity, we'll remain silent and protect ourselves. With two giants entering the market at the same time, Nora is doomed."

……

Astral Plane.

On the sun-drenched plateau, behind the Gate of Glory.

On the warm throne surrounded by holy light, Ramon's divine eyes gazed ahead.

A goddess, clad in a pure white robe and with a gentle expression, approached, carrying a long sword formed from the light of dawn, and bowed her noble head.

"Father God, the Mother of the Earth has come to visit."

Get up.

This goddess is the [Goddess of Dawn], the daughter of Ramon, who wields the power of [Dawn] and is also a variant of [Light].

In ancient times, she was a mid-level deity, and now her strength is almost at the threshold of a powerful deity. She is Ramon's most important follower and right-hand woman, and her title of "Lord of the Dawn" originates from this goddess. Compared to this elder sister, "Twilight Sun God Atu" is far more inexperienced.

Before long, a woman dressed simply, with a compassionate face, bare feet, and a graceful figure in a hemp robe descended.

The Goddess of Dawn said, "Greetings, Mother Goddess."

The woman in the hemp robe nodded slightly and looked at Amon, saying:

"Did you see that? The Serpent of the End has left the Nightmare World and come to Nora. Now is the perfect time to deal with the Blasphemers!"

"I saw it."

"We can negotiate with Amon and get him to hand over the Serpent of the End."

"Wait a minute."

"Why wait? That blasphemer killed our painstakingly conceived 'Dual Holy Sons' and devoured billions of believers. You haven't forgotten, have you?"

"Of course not, the timing wasn't right."

Are you afraid of Eamon?

"I'm only thinking about the bigger picture. The scourge of the Dark Insects is not over yet, and the Ancestral God needs us..."

Moreover, Amon was indeed very strong. The Earth Lord's strength was no weaker than that of the being before him who wielded the most [Earth] authority, yet he was still annihilated by Amon.

The merciful Father of Heaven does not want to become a scapegoat at this critical juncture.

Of course, He truly hates the serpent of the end!

The Son of the Two Gods is the offspring that He and the Holy Mother, two powerful gods, spent an ancient era and consumed countless divine powers to conceive. The resources used on Him are immeasurable, and He and the Holy Mother were the key to their union in their attempt to step into a higher level.

"Okay, I understand."

The Virgin Mary left in a low, somewhat somber voice.

Unlike Ramon, this powerful deity not only possesses innate divine authority such as the Earth, but also acquired divine authority called Motherhood.

This caused Him, who was originally devoid of emotions, to be immersed in the pain of losing His child day and night. However, He was reluctant to give up His divine authority as a mother.

This was obtained through the painstaking process of consuming a mid-level divine being, the Goddess of Love and Compassion. Now, in the astral realm, the innate divine authority is far more plentiful than sufficient. This acquired divine authority is the key.

Therefore, there is only one way to achieve clear thinking:

Kill the Serpent of End and make it your divine servant, your godchild, so that you may satisfy the overflowing maternal radiance within Him!

But the child's father's indifference left the mother heartbroken. She resolved to personally descend in avatar to negotiate with Amon, using the power of the astral plane as leverage.

Now that Nora is facing a war between the Abyss and Nightmares, she refuses to believe that Amon would actually oppose the Astral Plane for the sake of a mere mythical creature!

These are three behemoths!

……

Time flies, and another three years have passed.

Nora year 1600.

Nightmare Command Center.

Li Wei, Daydreamer, Blue Dream Star Lord, and other high-ranking members are discussing the next troop deployment. The legendary wizards are worried that his Black Dragon Territory will be retaliated against by the Nightmare Lord, and that he will lose his Nightmare World territory.

Li Wei said it was fine.

Over a millennium of development, the Ancient Dragon Continent and the Dreamland Tower have accumulated a massive amount of Nightmare Creature materials, enough for use for hundreds of years to come.

Moreover, he can enter the [Ash World], which was once the dark side of the universe, and become its lord. At that time, with so many fragments and so many nightmare creatures to collect, even the most powerful nightmare lords won't be able to manage them all.

In short, the worst outcome would be losing Black Dragon Territory.

He was mentally prepared.

His only real concern was the elder nightmare creatures of his territory, such as the Nine-Headed Serpent, the Butcher, and the Khorne Overlord. Their true forms were in the Nightmare World; if they died, it would truly be the end for them.

The Daydreamer suggested that Li Wei start with the "Nine Realms of Decline," allowing him to exist independently outside the Nightmare World and create a temporary dream space of his own.

Although the nightmare creatures cannot develop normally here, they can still preserve their strength by bringing their true forms to the surface. They can think of other ways to strengthen themselves later.

As for now, if you are worried about the safety of your subordinates, you can temporarily place them in the demiplane of the daydreamer, [Dreamland].

As everyone was discussing this, Eamon suddenly looked up at the sky and his figure vanished.

At the infinite heights, the vast starlight converged to form a ladder to heaven, and surging divine power swept forth. A figure, holding up a long, star-studded dress, descended step by step. Her face was compassionate, adorned with a smile, and she stood barefoot, her posture elegant, radiating maternal glow.

Amon stood with his hands behind his back, his red robe billowing in the wind, and smiled slightly:

"What wind blew the Holy Mother here?"

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