Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 84 Tearing Apart the Earth Dragon, Chaos in the Empire! (4th Update! Please Subscribe)

Given Levi's current rate of growth, it's quite possible he could take McCain's head before the old man dies.

In fact, even with Li Wei's current strength, taking down McCain wouldn't be difficult.

However, since McCain was the father-in-law of the Fist of the Empire, Levi felt it was better not to make a move before knowing the details of such a legendary figure.

A heavyweight like McCa would definitely have strong bodyguards around him. Otherwise, there would be plenty of people who want McCa dead. Why is this old guy still alive and well?

Take a gamble; you might succeed.

But playing it safe will never lead to failure.

The second piece of armor sold for 350 Tuva gold coins.

In addition to Li Wei's previous savings.

We should be able to buy up the ambergris that will be sold at the upcoming trade fair.

"Now, all that's missing is the Undead Core, the Evil Spirit Dust, and the Planarian Eggs." Li Wei reviewed the gains from this trip before entering a meditative state.

……

After a month-long warm-up period.

The grand ceremony, which has lasted for three hundred years, has finally begun.

The Holy City Ceremony was packed with activities, including a circus parade, martial arts tournaments, and a dragon-slaying spectacle in the arena!

Li Wei planned to go to the arena to watch the excitement and witness the power of the Imperial Fist in preparation for future actions.

The Wild Dog Knight had finished his business and met with Levi at the entrance of the Colosseum. With the Wild Dog Knight's help, Levi successfully entered the huge building that resembled the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Without a doubt, the arena was the most popular event of the celebration. The stands were packed with people; the best seats were occupied by officials and nobles, while the less desirable spots were for commoners. The Wild Dog Knight's spot wasn't ideal, as it was too close to the front. Although the arena was surrounded by high iron fences, there was still a certain degree of risk involved.

But there's nothing we can do about it; we're lucky to even get in.

"Ground Dragon Beast! I've never even seen a live Ground Dragon Beast before!" Wild Dog Knight rubbed his hands together, extremely excited.

Li Wei looked around and noticed that several nobles dressed in fine clothes were also watching the match in the VIP stands. Among them was an old man, the Holy City's Finance Minister, Maika, a powerful figure who had risen to a high position because of the Imperial Fist. Beside Maika was his daughter, the Imperial Fist's wife, and two powerful bodyguards, at least high-ranking knights, protecting him.

"Oh ho, everyone's here to watch the show? I wonder if there are any experts watching over Maca's mansion right now. If there aren't any Grand Knights, maybe I can pull off a heist ahead of time? Steal the idol first?" Levi hesitated inwardly.

"Forget it, let's not complicate things further. What that person said isn't entirely true, and we don't even know where the statue is in the mansion. Even if I managed to sneak in, I might not be able to find it anytime soon." Li Wei suppressed his greed and advised himself.

Not long after, the Imperial Fist made its grand entrance amidst great anticipation.

Li Wei finally met this great man, whose fame surpassed even that of the White Horse Knight.

"Wow, that must be at least three meters tall! Is he even human? How did his wife manage to stand up to that?" Li Wei stared at the giant who was waving his arms and enjoying the cheers.

He was shirtless, without any armor, and taller than a building; Li Wei felt that he had transcended the realm of humanity.

The oppressive aura emanating from those massive, seemingly steel-crushing hands and muscles was palpable even from a distance.

"My God, this..." The Wild Dog Rider was dumbfounded.

The audience cheered.

"A storm is brewing!"

"Imperial Fist!"

"Guardian Angel!"

Countless people shouted wildly!

The Fist of the Empire loosened its muscles and bones.

"Long live the Holy City! Long live the Empire!" roared the Fist of the Empire!

Hearing that shout, the audience got all fired up, and they were all as energetic as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

"Long live!"

Countless people were shouting, completely frantic!

Finally, the man who was the ruler of the Holy City and also the ruler of the Tuva Empire appeared on the highest platform, surrounded by a group of ministers.

"Dear Emperor Mu, the iron fist of the empire, on behalf of the empire and the millions of people of the Holy City, I thank you for your contributions over the years. The empire is proud of you!"

"Next, let the iron fist of the Empire present the most exciting and thrilling performance of this era: fighting a dragon bare-handed!"

"Release the earth dragon!"

The emperor raised his arms and shouted.

One side of the arena slowly opened, accompanied by heavy iron gates.

At the pitch-black entrance, two eerie green lights flickered.

The air seemed to be thick with the chill of blood.

Roar!

As the earth trembled, a massive creature, even larger than the earth dragon beast Li Wei had seen before, charged straight out and attacked the Fist of the Empire.

The Fist of the Empire clenched his fists and roared.

Before the behemoth powerful enough to crush houses crashed into him.

Li Wei saw the Imperial Fist, which was pitch black and resembled an iron statue, with eerie black energy emanating from its fist, collide with the Earth Dragon Beast with a loud bang.

"What kind of power and defense is this? How dare it confront the Earth Dragon Beast head-on?"

Li Wei was extremely shocked. He thought that the Imperial Fist would at least use its weaponry and agility to kill the Earth Dragon Beast.

But the opponent was truly unarmed, using his fists, which were shrouded in black energy, to continuously collide with the earth dragon beast.

"Is this near-legendary strength? The pinnacle of combat power in this era?"

Li Wei's heart was also filled with excitement. Just from this moment, he knew how big the gap was between himself and the Fist of the Empire.

The opponent's fist, wreathed in black energy, was the best divine weapon, enough to tear apart the scales of the earth dragon beast. At the opponent's level, even if they cultivated a power-type breathing technique, their defense would be incredibly astonishing, and their speed wouldn't be slow either.

"Every being at the pinnacle of power in this era has no major weaknesses," Li Wei concluded to himself, suppressing the complacency and pride that came with his ever-expanding strength.

"Although they are both Great Knights, my father is still quite a bit weaker than someone like the Imperial Fist."

In the end, the battle ended without any suspense.

The scales of the Earth Dragon were torn apart by the Imperial Fist, and dragon blood splattered all over the field. Li Wei inwardly cried out that he was a spendthrift.

"The Fist of the Empire!" the crowd cheered.

The Fist of the Empire was panting, drenched in sweat. Clearly, the hand-to-hand combat with the Earth Dragon Beast had taken a toll on him.

The black aura around him began to dissipate. Only then did Li Wei notice the fresh wounds on the Fist of the Empire's body. Although they weren't deep, he was indeed injured.

"The defense doesn't seem that bad," Li Wei thought to himself.

However, such an injury will heal quickly for the Fist of the Empire.

However, suddenly, the expression on Imperial Fist's face changed.

His body swayed uncontrollably. He shook his head to steady himself. Black energy surged and billowed. Then he looked at the wound on his chest.

The wounds, which were just bloody, have now turned into patches of abnormal blue-purple, and numbness and dizziness continue to linger.

"Poison! Someone has coated the claws of the earth dragon beast with deadly poison?" Li Wei, a master of poison making, immediately noticed something was wrong.

Suddenly, plumes of white smoke rose from all around the arena, instantly engulfing half of it. Wherever the smoke passed, many people became dizzy and collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth.

Most of the people still standing were unaware that they had put on uniform gas masks that looked like the Death Bird mask!

"Go! That white smoke is poisonous! Someone is causing trouble during the ceremony!" Li Wei said to the Wild Dog Knight.

The Wild Dog Rider also realized something was wrong.

With a rumble, the arena gates suddenly slammed shut.

Realizing something was wrong, the fleeing crowd blocked the entrance, causing a stampede.

Despite enduring the nameless poison with his powerful physique, the Fist of the Empire roared, "Who is it? You shameless scoundrel! Show yourself!"

He looked in the direction of the Emperor, whose imperial robes were now torn on the high platform. A dagger, shrouded in black mist and seemingly formed entirely of solidified black mist, was thrust out from the hand of a military minister behind the Emperor and pierced into the Emperor's chest.

The military minister's aura surged, unleashing the power of a great knight. He shattered the heart of the empire's ruler and then spoke.

"Brother, I know you've long been a puppet of the Imperial Fist. I'm sorry, but I don't want the Empire to fall into the hands of outsiders!"

After killing the king, the military minister, dressed in armor, came to the field, with more and more masked rebels standing behind him.

"Emperor Mu, may you die!" he said.

The Fist of the Empire laughed wildly: "What I, Emperor Mu, pursue is far more than the mere title of ruler of an empire! You underestimate me too much. You don't actually think you and this rabble are a match for me, do you?"

Before he could finish speaking, a dark figure swiftly rushed from the chaotic crowd toward the back of the Imperial Fist. The Imperial Fist snorted coldly, unleashing a terrifying aura, and with a backhand punch, forced the man back, revealing his figure as a knight with a skull-faced head. Clearly, he was also a Grand Knight.

"Heh, so you even summoned the Pale Shadow to deal with me?"

The Fist of the Empire clenched his fists, cracking them, and grinned.

"Unfortunately, you have no idea how vast the gap is between you and me! You arrogant insects!"

(End of this chapter)