Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 607 The Quasi-Juggernaut: Nora! (Seeking monthly votes at the end of the month)

Although the Nightmare Monarch escaped, many overlords and lords remained in the Shadow World. Numerous powerful figures went on a killing spree, causing rivers of blood to flow.

The damage inflicted on the Nightmare in this battle was no less than that of the first Nightmare invasion. Once the last Nightmare creature was destroyed, the shadows returned to calm.

Everyone showed joy at surviving the ordeal.

"Great, I didn't expect we actually managed to hold this place."

"I almost thought the Shadow World was going to become history."

"The loss of four monarchs in this battle is a huge loss for Nightmare. It will take a hundred days to recover, which will give us some breathing room."

"I am truly grateful to the Twilight Palace Master. In such a challenging situation, you managed to slay four rulers in succession. You truly are Nora's hidden trump card!"

starting today.

The Shadow Warriors were completely convinced of the power of the Nora Council. One man alone had intimidated over thirty monarchs—this was the former Supernova King's prowess.

The Crimson Emperor Dragon landed on the ground, changing into the classic "Black Armor Swordsman" skin. Li Wei's face was filled with a sense of lingering satisfaction.

Not enough killing, not enough killing at all.

The Lost Monarch is such a coward. He only lost four monarchs, and he didn't dare to fight anymore. He actually ran away with this group of people, which is a disgrace to the Four Emperors.

Nora, a powerful figure, surrounded Li Wei, shaking hands and chatting with him, expressing her gratitude repeatedly.

Ms. Thunder asked:

"Li Wei, how are you feeling now? I noticed your mental strength suddenly increased significantly just now. Did you use the sublimation technique?"

"I only use it occasionally, so it doesn't have much of an impact."

The Wind Queen breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"That's good. If you need to repair your spiritual energy source, I have a bottle of the [Life-Giving Potion] made by the Thousand Mountains Undying One."

Levi is key to the upcoming battle against the three Colossi. Although Amon is strong, as a guardian, he dares not leave Nora amidst the surrounding forces.

Nora needs a sharp sword with absolute overwhelming strength against level 10 opponents, who can provide support on all battlefields at any time, and no one is more suitable than Levi.

Currently, he is already at the level 10 Knight, which gives him the power to contend with the late-stage level 10 Knights. Once he advances to Legendary, he will at least be comparable to the peak of level 10.

Below the highest point, none can rival him.

This is only the early stage of level ten. As his minor realm improves, Li Wei's strength can increase dramatically. Perhaps he can obtain supreme power without even needing to advance to the highest level.

That's the key point! The importance of a true supreme being to a civilization is not as great as that of a pseudo-supreme being like Livy, who possesses "supreme combat power."

While the Supreme Being appears to have attained the pinnacle of combat power in this universe, he is also suppressed by the universe, thus lacking freedom. If he doesn't resort to force, the impact is minimal. However, if he engages in combat too frequently, it will lead to some unspeakable consequences.

The Supreme Will creates a supreme avatar or agent to resolve this problem. The true self will never act unless the fate of civilization hangs in the balance.

Currently, this suppression seems unsolvable. Perhaps only by reaching the supreme realm and transcending the universe can one break free from this curse.

Feeling the goodwill of these legendary wizards, Li Wei smiled and said:

"Thank you, Ms. Andrea, I'm alright."

A figure appeared before Li Wei; it was the Starry Sky Sword Saint.

"Li Wei, you've reached level 10?"

"Yes."

"Haha, great news! Don't forget our promise."

"Once the war is less intense, I'll challenge you to a duel."

Li Wei asked:

"What are the Shadow World's plans now?"

Zarathustra said:

"This battle made me realize that there is no way to fight the nightmare if we are isolated here. This time, Lord Li Wei saved the day, but next time it may not be the same."

The Undying Shadow, Vek'na, inspired me. The Shadow World needs to end its long-standing fragmented state and move towards fusion and unity.

Starting with Nora's dark side, the shadow world will be integrated into it, and the dark sides scattered across multiple dimensions will be collected to reconstruct the dark side of the universe.

Therefore, I wish to lead the nine Shadow Lords to join the Nora Council. I would appreciate it if the Starry Sky Sword Saint and Lady Hela could inform you of this.

The Starry Sky Sword Saint nodded and said, "I understand."

The Shadow World is different from the Void Sanctuary. The Void Sanctuary is more like a nomadic organization, without a fixed abode, so Hela never worries about the Nightmare Lord raiding their base.

Li Weidao:

"That's excellent. Nora today is the shadow world of the past, and we are all on the same side. Moreover, Nora lives on the positive side, while you all live on the negative side. The two can coexist without major conflict or competition."

The Shadow School in Wizarding can serve as a medium for communication between the positive and negative aspects, and will also help you collect the Dark Fragments as soon as possible.

"Very well, thank you, Mr. Li Wei."

In this way, the three-way alliance became a two-way alliance, and the Void Sanctuary's size was even more insignificant compared to Nora's.

After consultation with the Supreme Council.

The grand fusion with the Shadow World has officially begun. Unlike previous conventional dimensional fusions, this super world, which was once a behemoth, is larger than all the existing new continents combined, even if it is only the tip of the iceberg.

If the fusion is successful, Nora's dark side will surge. The resulting positive energy will be enough to bring an unprecedented boost to Nora's positive side as well.

……

Five years later.

Nora calendar year 2170, Blood War year 2058.

Nightmare World, Lost Domain.

Twenty-nine Nightmare Lords descended from the sky, their faces grave and mournful. They remained silent for a long time until a skeletal figure appeared.

"Pale Monarch? You're not dead?"

The lost monarch questioned.

The other monarchs also stared coldly at the pale monarch.

The pale monarch gave a bitter smile and sighed:

"I...I was sealed by the Lord of the Twilight Palace and almost died. Fortunately, I escaped back to the Nightmare World as a speck of dust by relying on the [Bone Disintegration] technique and was reborn, but my cultivation level has dropped."

At the time, I was in very weak condition, and participating in the battle would have been futile, so I temporarily avoided direct confrontation to preserve Nightmare's remaining strength.

Hearing its explanation, the many monarchs did not suspect anything. While the Pale Monarch's direct combat ability was average, its survivability was among the best in the Nightmare realm.

They were simply annoyed by the Pale Monarch's actions, but that was only natural; if it were them, they would prioritize survival.

Looking at it from another perspective, this can be considered a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. At least, the number of monarchs who fell was not four, but three.

The pale monarch asked cautiously:

"Lord Lost, what should we do now?"

The Lost Monarch whispered:

"I will recuperate for a while, and then reunite with the ignorant monarch."

It couldn't understand why the ignorant monarch didn't take advantage of Nora's weakened forces to attack, thus missing the golden opportunity he had painstakingly created.

Eliminating the shadow world was never the point.

These shadowy natives are merely clinging to life.

The real destabilizing factor in this era is Nora!

The appearance of the Twilight Palace Master confirms this.

Single-handedly changing the course of the Shadow Battlefield, slaying three monarchs and severely injuring another, such a feat even made it somewhat fearful.

……

The Void Sanctuary.

Hela sits atop the Throne of the Dead.

"As expected of Sauron's successor, he swept through the ranks upon entering the tenth level. If he doesn't die young, his advancement to the Supreme level is a sure thing. I hope he remembers his promise to me... Supreme, should we take that step?"

Now that the shadow is about to merge into Nora, it's a pipe dream for my dozen or so people to stand against the Council. If the Void Sanctuary can survive until the New World, and find a way to leave this universe, perhaps we should explore somewhere else...

Although Hela was a woman, she disliked being subordinate to others.

She yearns for adventure, for the unknown, and for conquest.

……

Underworld.

Inside the Netherworld Ancestor's Palace, the gray-robed female swordsman opened her eyes. A powerful, evil, and eerie thought traversed endless time and space, conjuring a phantom before her. Its face was indistinct, resembling a flesh-and-blood humanoid figure that had been skinned alive.

The Lord of Terror, the spokesperson for the Nightmare World, asked coldly, "Does the Underworld also intend to get involved in our Nightmare affairs?"

The Ancestor of the Underworld remained calm as he wiped his longsword, then asked, "Lord of Terror, it's been a long time. Has your injury healed?"

"Hmph, if you want war, just say so. We'll accept the nightmares. Don't pretend to be neutral while doing dirty tricks behind our backs."

The Lord of Terror vanished, and the Ancestor of the Underworld remained unmoved.

The Underworld has no immediate plans to wage war against Nightmare; the Abyss is its number one enemy, and she doesn't want to be a stepping stone for those insects from the Astral Realm.

As for Leon, who was beside Li Wei, she couldn't care less.

The little creature may look unremarkable, but in its previous life it was a powerful being who could have reached the highest level at any time, but it didn't want to do so.

Bored, it chose to reincarnate, intending to live a different life as Li Wei's pet. Aside from the Mother River, it wouldn't need to obey anyone.

Currently, among the top three Underworld Emperors, the third is the Wheel of Reincarnation Underworld Emperor, the second is the Life and Death Underworld Emperor, and the position of First Underworld Emperor is vacant.

This seat once belonged to:

Emperor Lyon.

……

Within the panplane.

The Fire King, the Void Emperor, the End Dragon Bird, and other veteran powerhouses all had different expressions upon hearing that the Nightmare World had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Shadow; some were happy, while others were worried.

The Twilight Palace Master, who had dominated multiple dimensions for thousands of years, finally reached level ten. Whether this foreshadowed the beginning of a new era remains unknown.

However, it is foreseeable that the upcoming multiverse will inevitably be filled with bloodshed, unimaginable falls of gods and demons, and the demise of the strong.

Even if Nora is defeated 10,000 years later.

This civilization and its constellation of legendary figures will leave a significant mark on the annals of history. For humankind to accomplish what only powerful dragons and giants could achieve is already a miracle.

……

The Dark Land.

A battlefield somewhere.

The four late-stage level 10 demon lords—Arrogance, Emptiness, Laziness, and Wrath—connected their auras, forming a red and black wall powerful enough to make even peak level 10 demons change color.

More than ten gods and a god with storm wings, standing thousands of miles tall, stood in the void ahead, unleashing a dazzling array of divine spells.

"Four Demon Lords, what is the meaning of this? Do you intend to provoke a war between Nightmare and Astral Realm?" Relying on the power of the gods, the Storm Emperor fought against the four of them alone.

"Heh, Storm Emperor, you've got a good plan. While we're attacking Nora, you secretly sent down your divine avatar. Don't tell me you're here for a multiverse tour," the Arrogant Demon Lord sneered.

The Storm Emperor said:

"How could you possibly know that I was coming?"

The arrogant monarch said smugly:

"Our strategist is truly brilliant; he knew all along the evil intentions of you hypocrites. Go back to the Astral Plane... Nora, the Nightmare is doomed!"

"Nonsense! Nora has always been my place of faith. I am merely reclaiming lost territory. When has the Astral Plane ever feared your Nightmares?"

"Let's see who's the best then!"

The two sides had been locked in a fierce battle for years, neither willing to back down, until dark lines descended, outlining the figure of the lost monarch.

The arrival of the Four Emperors caused the heavens and earth to tremble, and the Storm Emperor's expression changed. The Lost Monarch casually shot out a line of ink, shattering space and time and annihilating everything.

"retreat!"

Before the Storm Emperor, an oval giant shield formed, interwoven with hurricanes and lightning. The ink lines collided with the giant shield, creating cracks, and the shockwave swept across hundreds of thousands of miles.

The Storm Emperor asked:

"Lost Monarch? Weren't you in the Shadow Battlefield?"

Upon hearing this, the Lost Monarch's eyelids twitched.

That's really bringing up the very thing you shouldn't talk about.

It was too lazy to explain anything, and said coldly:

"Get lost. I'm too lazy to fight you today. Your Star Realm is in dire need of help, so don't try to get involved in Nora's affairs."

Excessive greed can be fatal.

As a top-ten ranked deity, the Storm Emperor's fame and strength were no less than those of the Nightmare Four Emperors. He smiled disdainfully:

"Even though our Astral Plane bears the calamity of the Dark Zerg, it is not something you can mess with. Nightmare, farewell."

The Astral army departed, and the Lost Monarch looked at the four Dark Lords: "Why aren't you going to conquer Nora? Why waste your time dealing with the Astral realm?"

The Void Demon Lord said:

"With the Astral Plane and the Abyss as our backers, how can we dare to attack Nora with peace of mind? Fifty monarchs may be many, but the legends of Nora are not to be trifled with."

"Hmph, take me to see the ignorant monarch."

……

"Ignorant fool! Why didn't you listen to my advice? Now look what's happened! We've missed our only chance to destroy Nora. What were you thinking?"

The Lost Monarch questioned him aggressively, his expression grim.

The ignorant monarch remained calm and composed, exuding an air of world-weary cunning and shrewdness, and declared with self-righteousness:

"Before you asked me to come out of seclusion, I said that I would listen to you in small-scale wars, but I would listen to me in key battles. In our previous battles against the Astral Plane, which victory was not due to my strategy? What does a temporary setback matter?"

Besides, I'm different from you. I need to consider the bigger picture. If we follow your method, even if we capture Nora, how many of those fifty monarchs will survive to return to the Nightmare World? Will our gains be enough to offset our losses?

"Look at your side! Three have fallen and a monarch severely wounded in a single day. How dare you question me with such a record!"

The two emperors argued, neither willing to yield, while the other monarchs remained silent. The ignorant monarch's rebuttal left the bewildered monarch speechless for a moment.

To be fair, the ignorant monarch's tactics weren't entirely wrong. Knowing full well that the Abyss and the Astral Plane were poised to reap the benefits, charging in anyway was indeed unwise. However, missing the opportunity to capture Nora is also an undeniable fact.

The Lost Monarch's Way:

"The Twilight Palace Lord is a level ten expert. His combat strength may not be as good as ours, but his danger is no less than that of a Four Emperor. Now, we must either summon [Disaster] and [Death], or let the Lord of Terror descend. There is no other way."

The Way of the Ignorant Monarch:

"Summoning the Four Emperors is too difficult. The Lord of Terror has just recovered from serious injuries and may not come. Moreover, the Supreme Will is in slumber, and it is not convenient for it to leave."

"Then what should we do?"

"Haven't you noticed? This defeat is not our fault, but rather due to the extremely unfavorable objective situation. The Abyss and the Astral Plane have all entered the fray, creating a chaotic mess."

The Astral Plane is our mortal enemy; there's absolutely no possibility of cooperation between us. But the Abyss is worth a try. Although they're a bunch of chaotic madmen, their desire to destroy Nora aligns with ours.

I plan to speak with the Succubus Queen. We have over 120 level 10 characters on both sides. Perhaps we could temporarily join forces to take down Nora, and then each rely on our own abilities.

"What? Cooperate with the Abyss? We might as well just charge in now! I refuse to believe that eighty-odd men can't take down Nora!"

"Then you can certainly give it a try."

Suddenly, all the Nightmare Lords looked ahead, and the dark depths where Nora resided trembled violently. A shadow far larger than Nora itself crashed down. It distorted the surrounding spacetime, creating a void.

Visibly, Nora expanded outwards like an inflating balloon, devouring numerous meteorites and shattered planes from the surrounding area, turning them into part of itself. Earth, fire, wind, and water continuously shaped the world at the edge of Nora's crystal walls, creating mountains and rivers out of thin air.

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

The expressions of the various monarchs changed.

The Lost Monarch said solemnly:

"How is this possible? The Shadow Will has actually lowered itself to merge with Nora and the Dark Side Will! Have these Shadow Natives gone mad?"

The ignorant monarch remained silent.

From this moment on, the situation escalated further. Nora, after merging with the Shadow World, was now a world that could be considered a near-giant.

What it lacks are resources, the foundation of powerful individuals, and top-level combat power. If all of these are met, then the fifth pole of the world will appear.

Oh no, this looks like things have really gotten out of hand.

……

Nora's Dark Side.

At the summit of Roger Mountain, Viktor looked up at the sky.

Countless shadows flowed into the world, causing the dark side to expand at an unimaginable speed. The positive and negative complemented each other. At this moment, on Nora's front, more than forty level 10 figures stood at the edge of the world, quietly watching the world change and the world transform in an instant.

Amon guards the continent of Sauron alone.

Zarathus appeared beside him.

"Thank you, Lord Amon."

"Thank you again, we complemented each other."

"From now on, you will guard the front, and Mr. Vickna and I will guard the dark side. Speaking of which, Vickna is the biggest winner in this return of the shadows. As the ruler of the dark side of Nora, his strength is probably able to cross two minor realms, which is rare in the world."

"Vekner's greatest dream is to establish the Shadow Network, and with your assistance, I believe that day will come soon."

"Yes, we've got your back."

……

Ten years later.

Nora year 2180.

A figure in black armor stood on the edge of Nora's expanding territory, with his halberd planted beside him. Standing there, he exuded an aura of being able to hold off ten thousand men.

From the shadows, it seemed that many eyes were watching.

Li Wei remained unmoved. Having returned from the shadow world, he had not yet killed enough, and he dared to fight anyone who came next.

It all depends on whether those demons and monsters have the guts.

His feat of single-handedly slaying three monarchs and severely injuring another in a single day has spread throughout the multiverse, and the reputation of the Twilight Palace Master is known to all.

From the moment he reached level ten, his status in the eyes of many people was no less than that of veteran powerhouses like Amon or Hela.

I sensed Li Wei's murderous intent.

The many ill-intentioned glances quickly disappeared.

Time flies, and twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The fusion of the Shadow World and the Dark Side of Nora was complete, forming a Nora five times its original size, stretching across the darkness, dazzlingly bright. In the void, Levi opened his eyes, stood up, and turned to go home.

"So-called giants are just a bunch of bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong."

……

Nora's Dark Side.

With his imposing presence and thanks to the support of Nora's dark side, he set a record for the fastest promotion from ordinary to perfect ring since the Council's founding.

However, this advancement was merely an expansion of his spiritual power; his state of mind, knowledge, magic, and foundation were far inferior to those of a normal tenth-ring perfect cultivator.

We still need to take things one step at a time.

Regardless, Nora felt even more confident facing the Nightmare. With Vic's power as the ruler of the dark side, she could fight even the Four Emperors.

Currently, the Nora Council possesses combatants with late-stage level 10 or higher combat power, namely:

Amon, the Will of the Heavens, Zarathustra, the Mountain Giant King, the Spiritual Lord, the Frost Witch, Vek'na, and the Lord of Twilight Temple, a total of 8!

Including Hela of the Void Sanctuary and the Starry Sky Sword Saint, there are 10 of them. These are Nora's deterrent force, the pillars that can contend with figures like the Demon Lord and the Demon King.

……

This day.

At the top of the Tower of Babel, Amon addressed the entire Nora.

This is the year 2200 of the Nora calendar, the year of the Blood War 2088. The Shadow World and Nora have merged, watching over and helping each other to overcome the great calamity.

Twelve new seats have been added to the Supreme Council, bringing the total to 56. Excluding the fallen Dragonflame Wizard and Mr. Silver, there are now 54 players with level 12 combat power!

Among the newly added seats are 10 Shadow Monarchs, and a Worm Overlord who was freed from the Black Emperor's enslavement by Li Wei, joined the High Council, and redeemed himself through meritorious service.

The last one is the Lord of Twilight Palace.

This knight pioneer has officially advanced to the tenth level [Star Knight] realm, achieving a physical body comparable to that of mythical creatures with a human body.

On the Shadow Battlefield, the Lord of Twilight Palace slew four monarchs in succession, turning the tide of battle and saving the collapsing empire. He truly lived up to the name of the Ultimate Knight!

Upon hearing that Li Wei had reached level ten, the entire Nora region rejoiced! Before this, due to the surprise attack on Nightmare, even Li Wei's closest confidants were unaware of his advancement.

This surprise stunned everyone.

Countless people cheered and applauded for it.

They called Livy the father of chivalry!

……

Ancient Dragon Continent.

"I'm not the progenitor of knights. If I had to say, I should be the will of the heavens or the ultimate creator..." Li Wei thought helplessly.

He didn't care much about such empty fame.

But whether he admits it or not, in this day and age, among the masses, when Nora mentions knights, the first person that comes to mind is Levi.

Just like back then, when wizards were mentioned, Sauron was always mentioned.

Imperial Palace.

Elena also returned from the Shadow Battlefield with Levi. After nearly two hundred years of training, her wizarding skills were consolidated, and her air magic and knighthood skills also improved.

With numerous level-nine treasures, his combat prowess surpasses that of a typical mid-level level-nine fighter, allowing him to directly confront a level-nine master. Once all three of his paths reach level nine, he may be virtually invincible below level ten, becoming another mini-Li Wei.

Like rain after a long drought, after their reunion, Levi and Elena celebrated for three months, their passionate love affair finally ending the "battle" between the powerful. Afterwards, Elena, her face flushed, leaned against Levi, drawing circles on his chest with her finger.

She suddenly thought of something and said:

"My ancestor of knights, you are now renowned throughout the land and have advanced ten levels, while I am at level nine... Shouldn't we have a child?"

"Yes, it seems that all the Twilight Eighteen Riders have settled down and started families, except for my Black Serpent family, which has yet to continue its lineage. There's no time like the present, let's begin."

"Huh, you agreed so easily? I thought you'd be worried about the great calamity and wouldn't want your child to be born amidst the flames of war?"

"I was not strong enough before and did not gain a foothold in the multi-dimensional world. How could I dare to call myself a family? Now, looking at the world, there are no more than two people who can kill me, and half of them are asleep. Naturally, I can protect you and your child... Moreover, I am also very curious about how powerful our child will be after he is born."

After reaching the ninth level of knighthood, the essence of life has already undergone a leap, and the offspring conceived by a tenth-level knight will inevitably be extraordinary.

After much effort from the two of them, and after nearly half a year of continuous struggle, Elena finally conceived when she was about to reach her limit.

"No wonder pure-blooded dragons are so rare. Even with the fertility bonus from the Lover's Rune, it's still so difficult. For others, it goes without saying."

Elena touched her lower abdomen, feeling the nascent life that had just come into her. As a superhuman, she had an intuition:

"Li Wei, this little guy is definitely not simple. I'm afraid it will take him at least a hundred years to give birth. Do you think I'll give birth to a dragon?"

"Probably not. I still have a lot of human blood in me. Strictly speaking, I can still be considered a human being... and my child is more like a human being."

"That's fine then."

Amidst the flames of war, Li Wei finally prepared himself to be a father.

At this moment, what rests on his shoulders is not only the Ancient Dragon Continent and Nora, but also Elena and their child; the greater good and his own family are equally important.

……

Two years later.

"Li Wei, I think I might be pregnant with triplets..."

"What? Let me see."

Li Wei examined Elena's uterus and indeed found three budding life forces, greedily absorbing the mother's nutrients and growing unchecked.

In a moment of inspiration, Livy summoned Lyon.

"Help me find out the past lives of these three embryos."

"Yes, Master."

Lyon immediately began to read it.

Not long after, it showed a hint of surprise.

"Master, I've found out, but I don't know if I should tell you."

"Speak."

With a wave of his hand, Lyon began to rewind, like a slideshow of past events, and Li Wei saw all sorts of mortals, beasts, and other creatures.

The scene freezes 99 lifetimes ago:

Snow-capped mountains, a towering white Northern bear mother in a cave, and three adorable cubs of different colors.

The wolf pack then killed the giant bear mother, a young knight fought off the wolves coming down the mountain, and the old knight found the three surviving bear cubs on the mountain.

Memories from over 2600 years ago flooded my mind instantly.

"That young knight, is he my master?"

"Yes."

"How wonderful! The three little bears have gone through countless lifetimes and returned to be by your side again."

"Those three mischievous kids are going to keep us busy from now on."

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