Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 608 The Lord of the Ancient Tower! (Seeking monthly votes and subscriptions at the beginning of the month)

Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the year 2212 of the Nora calendar, the 2100th year of the Blood War.

Inside the Imperial Palace, Elena's belly grew larger each day, and the three little ones, whom Levi called "bear children," were still developing.

Seeing the embryo gradually taking on a somewhat human shape, Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, it didn't result in the birth of three dragons...

This shows that Livy was essentially still a humanoid being.

This pregnancy would take a hundred years to develop. To ensure the safety of Elena and her child, he moved the Summer Flower Tower to the Great Banyan Tree in the Ancient Banyan Wonderland.

So far, her pregnancy has not prevented Elena from carrying out her regular meditation practice, which suggests that intense battles are not the solution.

However, Elena could clearly sense that her cultivation efficiency was not high during this period, because a large part of the mother's vitality and energy was used to nurture the triplets.

Wizards give birth to mortals, and the pregnancy lasts for ten months. At most, the offspring may have a higher chance of being born with special talents.

When a knight of the ninth rank gives birth to offspring, their bloodline essence has undergone a leap, making them similar to legendary creatures. Whether they successfully mate or give birth, the cost and effort required far exceed that of a wizard, and the harm to the mother is also considerable.

After Elena gives birth, she will need at least a hundred years to recover and replenish her vital essence. She will need to take good care of herself with medicine during that time.

The main reason is that his supreme bloodline is too strong.

Of course, this also has its advantages. Like pure-blooded dragons, newborn babies are born powerful, possibly even at level five or six from birth.

In the wild, this can increase the survival rate of offspring.

During her pregnancy, Elena had less time for her spiritual practice and more time to study potions. Triss often came to tutor her, and both were eagerly anticipating the arrival of their baby. Before long, Elena passed the ninth-circle potion master exam.

In her spare time, Elena would also play mahjong and poker with Mana, Masa, Black Phoenix, and others, which enriched her spiritual life.

Li Wei, meanwhile, was constantly stabilizing his mental strength and deducing the subsequent chaotic sequence spells, while waiting for the succubus queen to "deliver the goods to his door."

During this time, he completed a review of the gains from the Shadow War.

First, there's the Nightmare Monarch material.

Aside from the Pale Monarch he released, the three Monarchs, Tianyuan, Tianchou, and Tianzang, all dropped a lot of materials. These materials can be used to forge divine weapons, craft legendary magical artifacts (Liwei's Wizard Tower), and also serve as food for the Seven Treasures' evolution.

Next are the Nightmare Crystals, three in total.

The Heavenly Abyss Crystal, the Heavenly Smell Crystal, and the Heavenly Filth Crystal each contain a variety of miscellaneous rules and domains, including space, poison, plague, and fear.

Like the Abyss Core, the crystal is the essence of a monarch's being. For wizards, it contains natural knowledge, perfect for comprehending spells. If it's no longer useful after thorough understanding, it can still be used for crafting artifacts.

Currently, Li Wei has two level 10 Abyss Magic Cores and four Nightmare Crystals. He plans to accumulate more to forge a cosmic-level treasure.

Then there's the magic weapon, there's only one.

Its name is "Night-Shining Pot," and it comes from the Dirty Brothers. It was crafted by the two of them together, which took a lot of effort, and its power is quite good.

This pot contains the foul power of the Filthy Brothers, and its function is also very special. It can subdue treasures and witchcraft artifacts. Once trapped inside, the treasures will be corrupted in no time. At best, their power will be reduced, and at worst, they will be permanently damaged.

In addition, the luminous pot can release all the foul power within it at once, creating a foul-smelling area spanning hundreds of thousands of miles.

Within this area, the enemy's perception will be weakened, making it easier for our side to escape or assassinate. If used well, it can have a surprising effect, no less than the [Night Barrier Bead].

The rest were miscellaneous items.

Including some nightmare creature materials, crystals, and rare treasures, medicinal herbs, minerals and other resources they have collected since ancient times, the total value exceeds 10 trillion.

Another portion was destroyed in the great battle, which pained Li Wei greatly. He couldn't sleep at night whenever he thought about it, and would slap his thigh in frustration.

Other gains are not worth mentioning.

On this day, as usual, Li Wei checked on the babies in Elena's belly. There were two boys and one girl, and everything was normal.

Elena asked:

Have you decided on a name yet?

"No, there's still plenty of time. Take your time to think about it."

"I'm so looking forward to it! I hope they're all pretty, otherwise they'll have to use disguise techniques or something, which would be no fun."

"Don't worry, you're so beautiful and I'm so handsome, the baby won't be ugly."

After becoming pregnant, Elena became even more talkative.

Li Wei would also patiently chat with her.

Nora's current situation is actually far more dangerous than the previous three bloodbaths, because the Colossi have witnessed Nora's strength and will no longer underestimate her.

When they do not act, they do so with swift and decisive force.

Li Wei's purpose in heading to the Dark Tower is to refine the [Nora's Ark], gain complete control of the tower, and also to see what's on the tenth floor.

He had a gut feeling that Sauron must have left something good inside.

The Ancient Tower is Sauron's Plan B in his grand plan to conquer the heavens, a fallback for Levi and the Noravan race. Even if Levi advances to level ten, he is not entirely optimistic about the future.

The giants have been invincible for a long time.

Whether it's planning or strategizing.

In the face of absolute power, they are all insignificant.

……

The Golden Sacred Realm.

Beneath the towering ancient tree, the five holy kings sat on the ground.

A golden light landed on the ground; it was none other than the Holy King Louluo. His expression was somewhat grim, causing the other five Holy Kings to feel a chill in their hearts.

Louluo Saint King said:

"The Nightmare Legion of the Shadow Battlefield has retreated... Nora's side has won, and the Twilight Temple Lord has advanced ten levels, single-handedly forcing back more than thirty monarchs."

The Holy King Prajna's tone shifted dramatically:

"What? Wasn't this person only at level nine a thousand years ago? Even if it were a matter of choosing a day to be conferred godhood and ascending to godhood instantly, wouldn't that require a considerable amount of preparation time? How did it manage to do it?"

The Holy King of the Spiritual Heart said:

"This is troublesome. Could Nora really pull off a miraculous comeback? Nightmare has deployed over eighty monarchs, and they still can't take them down?"

Louluo Saint King then delivered another piece of bad news:

"After that battle in the Shadow World, they actually lowered themselves and merged into the Dark Side of Nora. Now, the Nora Council probably has more than fifty Level 10 powerhouses. It can be considered a near-giant world. Sigh... what to do?"

The Path of the Undying Saint King:

"What's the situation on the Astral Plane? Isn't the Storm Emperor an ally of the Ancient Tree of Gold? If we encounter an invasion by Nora, the Astral Plane won't just stand by and do nothing, will it?"

Xuanjia Saint King said:

"We must prepare for the worst and not place all our hopes on the Astral Plane. I suggest we awaken the Golden Will and find a way to evacuate the Holy Realm."

The Holy King Tianhui, who had remained silent until now, opened his eyes:

"Evacuate? Evacuate to where?"

"The multiverse is boundless; surely there's a place for us there."

"The universe has boundaries. In fact, our current coordinates are already on the edge of a multiverse. Beyond that lies only vast nothingness. That is the boundary between this universe and another, where spacetime and rules are chaotic and disordered. Because of the unfamiliar environment, your level ten combat power there might not even be level nine."

"We can't just sit here and wait to die, can we?"

"Don't panic... First, awaken the Golden Will. If it can ascend to the highest level, it can also protect us. The Holy Realm has experienced so many great calamities and is still glorious. The day that the Twilight Palace Master ascends to the highest level will be the day he falls."

Believe me, apart from the Underworld, the supreme wills of the other three realms will inevitably take action. Nora may seem powerful, but she is nothing more than the result of the behemoths raising her.

All the myriad worlds that Nora devoured, and all the resources stolen from the Colossi, will be returned to the Colossi in their entirety on the day of the Great Reckoning.

Throughout history, those who sit back and relax have always loved nothing more than indulging others and then reaping the rewards of their labor. This is an eternal truth!

……

abyss.

The succubus queen awoke from her purple cloud bed. She lay on her side, gently stroking her rounded thighs, with something resembling a pipe dangling from her mouth as she puffed out smoke.

"Your Majesty, when shall we launch our campaign against Nora?"

"What's the rush? Didn't you see that the Twilight Temple Master is already level ten? With his and the Nora Council's methods, our forty-odd people wouldn't be enough to kill."

"Then... shall we continue recruiting?"

"No need, let's wait for the right opportunity."

Suddenly, two terrifying auras appeared outside the demon camp, causing the demon lords to ride their demon mountains into the air, ready for battle.

Lost monarchs and ignorant monarchs.

The expressions of the powerful demons changed.

"Two of the Four Emperors have arrived. What does this mean?"

How did they know we were here?

"I've heard that the ignorant monarch is knowledgeable about the past, present, and future, and is a person of great wisdom. Perhaps he foresaw this."

"We in the abyss also have great wisdom, but unfortunately it refuses to come down from the mountain."

Neither monarch made a move, and the demon warrior awaited the arrival of the supreme commander.

Not long after, the Succubus Queen descended gracefully. After the 660th floor of the Abyss, all the buildings possessed the strength of the Four Emperors, so she was not afraid of these two at all.

"What a rare guest!" the Queen said with a charming smile.

The ignorant monarch cut to the chase:

"Interested in joining forces to first eliminate Nora, and then each relying on our own abilities?"

The Queen said, "I'm not interested."

The Lost Monarch turned to leave, having never held out hope of joining forces.

The Way of the Ignorant Monarch:

"You think we'll let you succeed in your little scheme to reap the benefits?"

In the succubus queen's mind, parchment appeared.

[We can join forces; this is the perfect opportunity to cripple Nightmare...]

The succubus's heart stirred, and the corners of her mouth turned up in a smile:

"A joint effort is possible, but I have conditions."

"What are the conditions?"

The succubus queen approached the ignorant monarch's ear, her breath sweet as orchids, and whispered softly, her voice audible only to the ignorant monarch.

Upon hearing the conditions, the ignorant monarch frowned slightly.

The queen exuded boundless allure, and the power of pleasure caused many level ten demons behind her to gasp heavily.

This is the most irresistible temptation in the world. Even the Lost Lord, one of the Four Emperors, was somewhat tempted.

The ignorant monarch's consciousness entered his mind and questioned the stone tablet.

[Promise the Succubus Queen, this is the perfect opportunity to severely damage the Abyss...]

Seeing this, the ignorant monarch felt reassured and smiled slightly.

"Okay, I promise."

……

at the same time.

The underworld, the Palace of the Underworld Ancestors.

The grey-robed female swordsman bathed and changed her clothes, and found that the "Sauron's Sayings" on the table was buzzing and trembling, and shining brightly. She was already used to this.

Open the Sauron's Sayings, and lines of text appear.

The Abyss and Nightmare may join forces, with over 120 level 10 powerhouses, to attack Nora. The Abyss is an enemy declared war on by the Underworld, and the alliance with Nightmare gives the Underworld the legitimacy to abandon neutrality and launch an attack.

Both the Abyss and Nightmare harbor ulterior motives. This alliance will inevitably involve mutual scheming and will yield little result. The Underworld could consider allying with Nora.

Seize this opportunity to cripple the Abyss and Nightmare. This is a crucial battle; if successful, a turning point for our cause is imminent.

Please take this matter very seriously, Madam!

—Sauron.

The Ancestor of the Underworld closed the "Sauron's Sayings." Beneath his calm exterior, his heart was turbulent. Even in death, this man continued to influence the situation across multiple dimensions.

This is the progenitor of wizards.

He may not be the strongest, but he is definitely the most enigmatic. Beneath his unrestrained and unconventional exterior lies a mysterious and unfathomable heart.

The Underworld Ancestor knew that Sauron's womanizing was all a facade, and that his ultimate goal was for Nora and the Underworld's cause, so she didn't have many grievances against Sauron.

……

Time goes by.

As the shadows merged, the lands of Nora seemed to activate a map generator, its creative power constantly generating oceans and new continents.

The number of new continents has increased to over 108,000. The nascent continents were a blank slate, without civilization or ethnic groups, retaining their appearance at the beginning of creation.

This place is rich in earth, fire, and feng shui elements, with countless naturally formed Tai stones and metal veins, containing such abundant resources that the council's senior officials were overjoyed.

With such a massive supply of resources, Nora is now like a teenager going through puberty; if you don't see her for a while, you won't recognize her anymore.

As of now.

The number of Grand Wizards has reached 240, including more than 20 who have reached the ninth level of mastery. If all goes well, Nora will be able to produce many more legendary wizards in the next thousand years.

Some legendary reincarnations, such as Lucy, have also stepped back to the ninth level of perfection. With her foundation, it wouldn't be a problem for her to prove herself as a legend again, and she could even go further.

Nora's repeated victories filled the various races of the panplane with determination, especially the tenth-level Twilight Temple Lord's display of prowess, which inspired many to go to Nora to study.

The number of Level 9 alien races has already exceeded 300 and is still growing rapidly. It is projected that by the end of Nora's third millennium, the number could exceed 500!

Levels nine and ten represent the pinnacle of civilization's foundation. Levels six to eight, on the other hand, form the backbone of civilization and are the sharpest weapons on every battlefield.

Not long ago, the mid-level level 10 lone wolf, [Giant Wood King], joined the Provisional Council, obtained a treasure, and served Nora.

The heavily wounded Fire Bear Emperor has disappeared without a trace. The Supreme Council is not too concerned about this, as mercenaries are inherently unstable.

As long as it plays a role in the war, Nora will not lose out. A treasure is nothing special; she can retrieve it after slaying the Devouring Demon Lord.

The Supreme Council.

At the round table, Amon closed his eyes in meditation. With Li Wei advancing ten levels, the pressure on him lessened considerably.

But he dared not slacken his efforts, and Li Wei still could not contend with the highest level.

At the very least, he'll have to wait until both the wizard and the knight reach level ten before he can take a backseat and let the young Levi take command of Nora's ship.

The round table emitted a faint white light.

[A message from the Ancestor of the Underworld, please check.]

……

Three years later.

Nora calendar year 2215, Blood War year 2103.

Over the past century, with the support of the council and their own efforts, the Twilight Eighteen Riders have experienced a major surge in strength:

Alligator Turtle Knight, Jade Elephant Knight, Feather Knight, and Bluebird Knight have all reached the eighth level. Older generation powerhouses such as Blood Knight, Black Knight, and Ash Knight have reached the peak of the eighth level at the fastest and the late stage of the eighth level at the slowest, and are not far from the ninth level.

Those from the middle generation are all above the mid-stage of the eighth level. When the time span is widened, the age difference of a few hundred years becomes negligible.

Anyway, everyone here is aiming for the year 3000, the "thirty-something party".

After reaching level eight and creating the Chaos Seal, the Holy Ape Knight Qi Master chose to become a Chaos Warlock as a side job.

In some ways, Emperor Mu probably had the most concurrent roles among the eighteen riders... Level 8 Knight, Level 8 Qi Master, Level 3 Wizard, and Level 1 Warlock.

Even Li Wei had to say something:

I am not as accomplished as those who cultivate all four systems simultaneously.

Of course, Mu Di was just doing it for fun. His real expertise lay in the Knight and the Qi Master, which were the two he was most talented in and had the highest potential.

The Steel Dragon Knight recently advanced to the eighth ring of the Wizard and is making great strides on the path of dual cultivation, gradually finding his own rhythm.

Two hundred years later, the reincarnation of Mr. Silver, the Silver Lightning Knight, is now a level five knight and wizard.

He emulated the Wind and Fire Dragon Witch, planning to elevate the Silver Mountain family bloodline to mythical status, or even supreme, upon advancing to level six. The specific level would depend on the difficulty of the advancement.

His achievements in this life will surely far surpass those in his previous life.

There are now as many as 28 mythological bloodlines within the temple.

In recent years, as the Nora Council has become wealthier, it has increased its support for the Temple and the path of knighthood, aiming to cultivate more knights of level six and above before the all-out war.

Li Wei also looked forward to the Twilight Eighteen Riders all reaching level nine, so that they would be qualified to follow him to the top battlefield of the Civilization War and show their chivalrous style.

Currently, the Fire Dragon Knight seems to have the best chance. He has already reached the peak of level eight, but he has been stuck at his current level and has not improved in order to prepare for the supreme bloodline.

Li Wei now possesses the power to control and defend against the dimensional catastrophe. Even if he goes easy on the Fire Dragon Knight, he will still ensure the dragon's success.

However, he believed that the Fire Dragon Knight did not need to cheat.

Meanwhile, at Starfire Wizarding Academy...

Black Pearl Boy Garcia has quietly advanced to the eighth ring of perfection. He is still about five hundred years away from his limit, and now it seems that he really has a chance to reach the ninth ring.

After hearing about the deeds of the Seven-Colored Scales Master, Levi asked Lyon to investigate Garcia's past life. Sure enough, it was that guy. It can only be said that fate is wonderful.

However, given Garcia's talent, nine rings is his limit in this life, and it is obviously unlikely that he can replicate his path to level ten in his previous life.

……

Two years later.

Nora calendar year 2217, Blood War year 2105.

A crimson star hangs high above the tenth heaven, from within it the clanging sounds of forging, bursts of heat and crimson flames, and the incessant roars of dragons.

boom!

A pillar of light shot into the sky from the earth's core like a volcanic eruption, and atop the magma waves was a massive sword with a majestic design, carved with the patterns of a crimson dragon. Crimson runes, distinct from those of the wizarding tradition, were imprinted upon it.

"Crimson Dragon Slashes Iron!"

Li Wei, clad in black armor and wielding a greatsword, pointed it towards the sky. Calamity from the land of darkness descended once more upon the Crimson Emperor's Heaven.

This is a level ten tribulation. Not only divine weapons, legendary magical artifacts, supreme treasures, and divine artifacts... all level ten treasures of any civilization must undergo this tribulation.

A gigantic, blue hand of ice formed from condensed water pressed down, attempting to crush Li Wei and the Crimson Dragon Iron Cutter.

"roll!"

With a single sword strike, Li Wei unleashed a powerful sword aura that soared ninety thousand miles into the sky, effortlessly shattering the symbolic calamity.

Ten thousand rays of crimson flames descended from the sky and were absorbed into the Crimson Dragon Iron Cutter, causing the divine weapon to undergo a qualitative change and completely transform into the [Starry Sky Divine Weapon].

The Crimson Dragon Iron Cutter, with a mass roughly equivalent to a medium-sized world, is forged from [Sun God Gold] fused with various level-nine metals. It has two functions:

Firstly, it increases the strength attribute.

Secondly, it can unleash devastating [Invisible Solar Coronablade Aura], a single strike comparable to a real solar storm. The stronger the power, the higher the energy level of the Coronablade Aura, ultimately capable of simulating the power of a real solar explosion.

"Not bad. Although it has far fewer functions than a supreme treasure, it's enough. Essentially, I just need a sturdy sword. Compared to supreme treasures, divine weapons are simpler to forge and certainly less versatile in terms of functionality. But divine weapons can be continuously reforged and strengthened as my strength increases, and one day they will surpass supreme treasures."

Next, Li Wei became one with his sword and carefully comprehended the secrets within the Crimson Emperor Heaven. Until the ancient tower opened, he opened his eyes and drew his sword to cleave the heavens!

An invisible solar corona sword aura, spanning two hundred thousand miles, swept across the heavens and earth!

"The power of this sword is such that even a late-stage level 10 cultivator wouldn't dare to directly confront it. Once I've gathered enough materials, I can reforge the Golden Dragon Sky-Defying Shield."

He sheathed his sword and entered the ancient tower.

……

After finishing his chores on the first eight floors, Li Wei arrived at the ninth floor, headed straight for the Temple of Eternal Fire, found the Nora Ark model, and heard a notification sound.

[Refine or not? After refining, you will become the captain. If the Nora civilization fails to survive the great calamity, you will need to carry the flame of civilization and wander the universe in search of a way out.]

"Refine it."

Li Wei answered without hesitation.

[Nora's Ark is recognizing its master... Recognition successful.]

Nora's Ark

[Captain: Levi Snecke (Level 10 required, already met)]

[Secondary Handler: None available (Requires level 10, unlimited number)]

[Sailors: None available (Requires level 9, unlimited number)]

[Crew Members: None (No level restrictions, but the number of crew members must not exceed the tower's capacity limit)]

[Captain's Authority: Lord of the Ancient Tower]

[Deputy Privileges: Ancient Tower Floor Master]

[Sailor Privileges: Lord of the Ancient Tower Crossroads]

……

In an instant, a massive amount of information flooded into Li Wei's mind. He absorbed the information flow until he had a complete understanding of the ancient tower's situation.

Lord of the Ancient Tower:

1. You can freely enter and exit all levels of the ancient tower, and freely decide the opening and closing times of the ancient tower, with the opening cycle determined by the amount of resources stored inside the ancient tower.

2. You can use all the resources in the first nine levels of the ancient tower to have the power of life and death over any living being there, and you need to bear the corresponding consequences for your actions.

3. You can appoint and dismiss deputies and sailors as co-managers of the ancient tower. With your consent, deputies and sailors can receive a portion of the ancient tower's resources as compensation.

4. While maintaining the ecological cycle and resource balance within the ancient pagoda, you can freely bring in and out any living beings from inside or outside the pagoda.

5. You can activate the tower's built-in defense and firepower systems, and make reasonable use of the supreme power stored within by the tower's creators.

...]

In short, the authority of the Tower Lord is to "do whatever he wants." If Li Wei were a greedy and insatiable person, he could completely seize it.

But the last one is written like this.

As captain, every choice and action you take will affect the fate of millions of lives on board. The sea is dangerous; please sail with caution.

Li Wei looked up at the sky.

The tenth floor has never been reached by anyone since ancient times.

"Let's see what Sauron left behind."

……

The tenth floor.

The ancient tower is Nora's Ark, and this is its cockpit. It is not large, and Li Wei is inside it, with the boundless dark land and countless worlds outside the window.

As far as the eye can see, a giant star map hangs high overhead.

Countless points of light shimmered on it, and lines connected them. All around the star map was darkness, a chaotic void.

"This is a map of multiple dimensions. Each point of light represents a world, which should be the places the ancient tower has traveled over the past 300,000 years. Given the ancient tower's speed over such a long period of time, it must have already traveled through multiple dimensions, only lacking other universes."

"As the captain, I can freely decide the route of the ancient tower. If I want to go to the Golden Holy Realm, there is no problem. Dimensional travel is now more convenient."

Li Wei imprinted the entire star map into his photographic memory.

In the center of the cockpit, there was a black stone tablet that flashed Li Wei's name like an electronic screen and also emitted a notification sound.

You can enter the names of your first mate and sailor here, imprinting their soul marks to bind them to the Ancient Tower. When your first mate and sailor face a life-or-death crisis, you can use the power of the Ancient Tower to teleport them to the cockpit.

Please note:

1. Sailors may teleport more than 10 times, first mates may teleport more than 3 times, and captains may teleport an unlimited number of times.

2. Interference from supreme power may cause the teleportation to fail.

"Excellent, excellent, this is the correct way to use an ancient pagoda!"

What is a cosmic-level treasure? This is it!

There is no safest place in the world than inside an ancient pagoda.

Soren was still thinking things through.

As for precautions, there aren't many. Even a legendary wizard at the top of the pyramid might not face a life-or-death crisis more than three times in his entire life.

Interference from the Supreme Force may lead to failure, and there's nothing we can do about it. After all, the Ancient Tower is just an inanimate object; it's simply not good enough to contend with the Supreme Force.

After leaving the stone monument, Li Wei continued to tour the other functional areas of the cockpit.

There is a "monitoring area" where you can check the situation on the first nine floors, a "firepower area" for manipulating the ancient tower to fight enemies, and a "secret room area" for the second-in-command and sailors to train.

Everything you can think of is here.

Finally, Li Wei arrived at a large roundabout.

[Maritime Roulette: Take a gamble, and your bicycle could become a motorcycle!]

This feature is currently only available to sailors, first mates, and captains, and is designed to alleviate the monotony of seafaring. Simply insert any level 9 Abyss Core/Nightmare Crystal/Divine Crystal to participate in a prize draw. Prizes include any resource of level 9 or higher.

The odds of winning depend on the rarity of the resource. Those who do not win will receive a consolation prize of 1 billion Tai Shi. If they fail to win for 10 consecutive times, they are guaranteed a level 9 rare treasure/level 9 holy medicine/Sun-shaped artifact… They can choose their consolidation reward.

"Another lottery, another guaranteed 10-pull... Is Sauron, this guy, who's financially independent, some kind of small-time boss at a pay-to-win mobile game company in China before he traveled the world?"

Correct typos first, then make proper changes.

(End of this chapter)