Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2759: 565: Evolution Stone Plate! The Secret of Bloodline Breathing Technique!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
"The Underworld wouldn't have caused such a stir if you had revealed this level of power earlier... That legendary forbidden technique you just unleashed possessed might that nearly reached Level 11, didn't it?"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, a terrifying pressure surged into the heavens, completely tearing the web apart. It then manifested as a colossal eye that stretched for thousands of miles across the firmament.
The Heavenly Will had been unsealed!
However, this massive eye was saturated with a thick demonic aura. Once the seal was broken, the Heavenly Will appeared to descend into a state of madness, launching indiscriminate strikes in every direction.
Observing this, the Dark Spider Mother and her companions sighed in relief before mocking, "Everything you are attempting is merely a futile effort."
The Python God Barbarian Lord witnessed the scene and bellowed:
"Heaven above, we implore you to return with us!"
Utilizing its spiritual link with the Heavenly Will, the giant eye briefly regained its senses. It hummed and shook violently before detonating itself without a second thought! This eruption was even more devastating than Edmund’s Nine Yang Sky from earlier, forcing everyone to retreat in a desperate scramble. The succubus lashed out with her whip to tear through the void, retreating to the safety of her home realm.
"Inane, they have all gone insane," the succubus grumbled.
The Python God Barbarian Lord suddenly commanded, "Everyone, we are retreating!"
The Void Nether Emperor shifted his form, becoming a massive dragon forged from the void—invisible and ethereal, yet undeniably present. Tendrils of the void reached out, ensnaring those nearby.
The Dark Spider Mother and her allies unleashed a barrage of attacks, but they suddenly found their vision obscured by billions of fluttering butterflies, severing their senses for a heartbeat. By the time they pierced through the illusion, the group had vanished entirely.
While the Dark Empress was aware of the escape of Edmund and his party, her primary concern was... what had become of the Heavenly Eye?
Buzz!
A Sword Qi infused with the cycle of life and death sliced through the crystal wall. The Netherworld Ancestor’s silhouette flickered briefly before fading into the shadows. Behind him, the Chaotic Servant stopped the pursuit, staring into the empty space with a frown.
"The Heavenly Will is truly ruthless, severing its own limb to survive. Eons of diligent Cultivation have been discarded just like that..."
The Chaotic Servant’s form dissolved, returning to the 666th layer.
Edmund remained the most significant wildcard of this conflict. He was standing at the threshold of Level 11; with the right spark, he could ascend at any moment.
This individual might very well become the successor to Sauron.
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Time flows like a river, and ten years have slipped away.
Nora Calendar, Year 1535.
Ancient Banyan Fairyland.
High above, the crystal wall of the Heavenly Realm was beginning to take its final shape. Down on the plains, massive quantities of Aether Stones were being extracted, steadily increasing Levi’s wealth.
Within the Golden Light Cave, the Sword of Victory had produced another King’s Sword. Levi harvested it and placed it within the organization’s vault, leaving it for a destined successor.
Through these years of quiet Cultivation, his Indomitable Sacred Domain had reached the Second Realm, further enhancing his endurance. Meanwhile, his Vajra Sacred Realm was rapidly approaching the fourth level.
Now nearing two thousand years of age, Levi traveled to a specific location on the Ancient Dragon Continent. There, a massive creature spanning a thousand meters lay between the earth and sky. With the head of a dragon, the shell of a turtle, and legs as thick as an elephant's, it radiated a Level 7 aura with every breath.
Surrounding the beast were several figures, most of whom also carried the pressure of Level 7—the 18 Twilight Cavalry. After a moment of rest, the creature shifted, transforming into a muscular knight wearing Mystic Turtle Armor. It was the Snapping Turtle Knight.
"How embarrassing. I was the very last to reach Level 7. I nearly had to report for duty at the Ancient Banyan Tree Mansion..." the Snapping Turtle Knight admitted with a sheepish look.
"Hahaha, the fact that you succeeded is all that matters. The path taken is secondary; you may name your breathing technique 'Xuan Turtle,'" Levi replied with a grin.
"Indeed, Snapping Turtle Knight. You may be slow, but your step into the mythical level was firm and commendable," the Snow Dragon Knight added, clapping him on the back.
Prior to the Snapping Turtle Knight’s breakthrough, the Jade Elephant Knight and the Feather Knight had also evolved their bloodlines to reach Level 7, giving birth to entirely new mythical lineages.
The Jade Elephant Knight’s bloodline, a fusion of giant dragon and giant elephant traits, was designated the "Dragon Elephant Breathing Method," mirroring Gandaph’s achievement through a different route.
The Feather Knight’s bloodline was more complex, blending dragon, beast, and avian traits—though birds were dominant. It was eventually named the "Kunpeng Breathing Method."
With the addition of the Xuan Turtle today, the Dusk Holy Temple had now birthed fourteen distinct mythical bloodlines, covering a vast spectrum:
Qilin, Star Butterfly Dragon, Behemoth, Zouwu, Zhu Yan, Heavenly Dog, Torch Dragon, Heavenly Fox, Soaring Serpent, Dragon Elephant, Golden Peng, Qing Niao, Sun Chasing Dragon, and Xuan Turtle...
These encompassed beasts and birds across all six dimensions, each possessing unique and dazzling abilities.
As of now, all of the 18 Twilight Cavalry had successfully ascended to Level 7. This level of accomplishment surpassed even Levi’s original hopes.
The original Eighteen Riders had started with very poor foundations; their journey had been an arduous climb through a thicket of challenges.
From this point forward, the task of forging new mythical bloodlines would fall to their heirs and the rising generation of the Dusk Holy Temple.
Notably, Duke Rumon had already pushed his breathing technique to the peak of Level 5. Following the example of the Green Bird Knight, he intended to trigger a bloodline evolution during his Level 6 advancement. He had remained at his current stage for a long time, gathering the necessary materials. If he succeeds, he will represent the 15th mythical bloodline.
In the near future, the new generation will inevitably overtake the old, which will surely alter the membership of the Eighteen Riders. No one can stay at the peak of the era forever, a reality that the veteran members who started with Levi have already accepted.
Of course, losing a seat among the Eighteen Riders did not signify failure. These individuals remained elite; with the right fortune, they could return to the front ranks once more.
As the Dusk Holy Temple evolved, the title of the Eighteen Riders became more of a symbolic honor and a source of inspiration. For instance, the Goddess Knight had continued her progress even after leaving the group, recently reaching the rank of a Level 7 knight.
Furthermore, her journey as a wizard was becoming increasingly fruitful. There was every hope she would reach the seventh circle in the coming years, achieving a feat that many Children of the Elements and top-tier prodigies could only dream of.
Times have changed. In this era of rapid transformation, by standing on the shoulders of giants and pioneers... there is more than just a single path to the top!