Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2812: 574: Please, Baby, Kill! Battle at Level-10 Again!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
The Energy Sect is protected by seven clan-guarding artifacts: the Cang Mountain Boxing Gloves, the Vermilion Bird Magic Sword, the Breeze Flute, the Azure Sea Spirit Flute, the Ice Soul Cold Spear, the God-Slaying Flying Saber, and the Five Thunder Mysterious Robe. These treasures are held by the leaders of each branch. Should a leader perish, the artifacts automatically return to their origin, ensuring they are never stolen by enemies.
These items are classified as "Quasi Celestial Spirit Treasures" because their potential has not yet been fully realized. They were crafted from the original Seven Treasures Gourd produced by the Mystic Sky Spirit Tree and retain a unique spirituality. While it is unlikely they will evolve into true Mystic Sky Treasures comparable to the universe's ultimate artifacts, hope remains if the Energy Sect can relocate to a more suitable universe in the future.
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In the city of Gondor.
Lord Victor stands within the Golden Star Sword Tower.
Clutching the gourd, he recites a specific incantation.
"Please, precious, kill someone."
He waits for a long moment, but nothing happens.
"As I suspected, this ’God-Slaying Flying Saber’ requires a locked target to function. I shall test it within the Nightmare World."
With a mere thought, Lord Victor travels to the Chaotic Wilderness on the outskirts of the Black Dragon Territory. After searching, he identifies a fifth-level Nightmare creature and fixes his intent upon it."Please, precious, kill someone."
Swoosh!
A streak of golden light, nearly invisible to the eye, flashes forward. It decapitates the Nightmare creature eight thousand miles away in an instant before retreating back into the gourd.
Despite his status as an eighth-ring senior realm expert, Lord Victor failed to see the object clearly; its velocity surpassed even his own secret sword.
"I suspect even a level 9 entity would fear to face this saber directly."
Delighted by the result, Lord Victor prepares to depart. However, as he turns, he finds himself trapped within a dead-end alley. Sensing a sudden, freezing aura of mortality, he chooses to self-detonate his avatar and log off immediately.
Meanwhile, within the Black Dragon Territory.
Levi, the black-armored swordsman, manifests in the void.
He is surrounded by a collection of demons he captured alive, intended to serve as fuel to trigger the ’Bath Blood’ Special Effect of his supreme treasure.
His Deep Red Eyes detect an approaching threat. Observing the sudden appearance of a complex, deep alleyway, he realizes the Ghost Alley Monarch has arrived.
Throughout the Black Dragon Territory, various figures quickly log off, leaving Levi as the sole occupant. He sits cross-legged atop mountains of flesh and blood, his shark-tooth-shaped sword humming with vibration at his side.
Over the passing years, following the path of the Golden Emperor Dragon and Crimson Emperor Dragon, his Black Emperor Dragon Breathing Technique has reached the middle stage of level 9. He has mastered the fourfold Invisible Sanctuary, while his Indomitable Sacred Domain has reached the threefold level. Additionally, both his Undying Holy Domain and Unhidden Sacred Realm have attained the second realm.
His spiritual force has quietly climbed to 60,000 points. With the 50% enhancement from his Blood Battle Armor, it can peak at 90,000 points. For context, a Ninth-Circle Wizard’s maximum limit is 70,000, while a Legendary Wizard requires at least 100,000.
His primary ninth-circle combat spells—"Nine Suns Suspended in the Sky," "All Creation Thunder," "Long Whale Suppressing the Sea," "Primordial Magnetic Giant Soldier," "Light Giant," and "Decomposition Technique"—have all been pushed to the absolute limit of the twenty-first rank.
Furthermore, his "Extreme Dao Strategy" technique reached its zenith long ago, forming the "Extreme Species" and reaching the pinnacle of the Path of techniques.
Equipped with the "Blood Battle Armor" and "Blood Battle Spirit," his power has surpassed the peak of level 9, drawing infinitely close to level 10.
Since the Blood Battle, no level 9 demon has been able to rival him, save for the level 10 entities. He has lacked a worthy opponent for a long time.
This is why he came today.
He seeks to gauge the gap between himself and a true level 10 being.
Intelligence from the Nightmare Command Center suggests the Ghost Alley Dominator is only at the early stage of level 10, perhaps slightly more powerful than Isolde but not significantly so.
Within the Nightmare World, Levi is confident in fighting above his level, provided he does not encounter a monster like the Lost Monarch.
Regardless, his true body remains safe in Nora, making this a risk-free venture.
The Ghost Alley Dominator gazes upon the deserted Black Dragon Territory and the defiant swordsman in black armor, his expression darkening.
"It appears you anticipated my arrival."
"That’s right."
"Why have you not fled?"
"Since you cannot kill me, why would I run?"
"How arrogant. You truly live up to your reputation. Are there other Legendary Wizards hiding in the shadows? Tell them to show themselves."
"No, this is strictly between us. Do you think so highly of yourself that Nora would deploy an army just for you?"
Dismissing Levi’s taunt, the youth closes his eyes to scan the area. Confirming that only Levi is present, he concludes there is no trap.
"Then I shall personally test this Supernova King of Nora!"
With a wave of his hand, black walls erupt from the earth, spanning tens of thousands of miles. They shatter the Flesh and Blood Mountains Levi built, causing them to spray gore.
Levi draws his sword, his Invisible Sanctuary activating as he moves at the speed of light. He closes the distance instantly, channeling his full strength. His fivefold Destruction Sanctuary turns the Crimson Dragon Slash white-hot as the Crimson Dragon Sword Qi explodes outward!
Slash!
A blow that would have obliterated a level 9 demon is caught by the youth’s palm. His pale skin rips like tough leather, revealing millions of tiny, hollow alleys within his body that resemble capillaries.
This is the true essence of the Ghost Alley Monarch, born from the primal fear of the dark, the unknown, and the shadows that hide in every corner of existence.
"Your speed and strength are remarkable. No wonder you are so bold."
Those tiny alleys extend like adhesive strips, wrapping around Levi in layers, quickly binding him like a cocoon.