Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2826: 577: Earth Mother Qi and Mortal Circle!

On the ninth level of the ancient tower.

For the time being, Levi has no intention of releasing Ritter from the Black Emperor's enslavement. This individual isn't evil at heart; he's merely chasing wealth and hasn't injured a soul.

Were Levi to find himself in an unfamiliar world brimming with treasures like this one, he'd probably act in a similar fashion, perhaps with even greater ferocity.

That said, Ritter will serve as a vital "guide party" for the journey to the Nelarayan civilization ahead, so to avoid any unexpected troubles in the interim, keeping him bound remains necessary.

Reflecting on the Abyss's ongoing fierce assault across the Multidimensional Plane, a pressing urgency gripped Levi... He worried that the Abyss could overrun Nelarayan long before his arrival.

Regarding the Golden Sacred Realm, Levi feels no immediate concern.

Prior to Earth Awakening's departure, that civilization hadn't faced any Abyss incursions yet. Moreover, it boasts immense strength, protected by a Golden Will—a formidable force rivaling the Heavenly Will in power—which ensures it won't fall to the Abyss anytime soon.

During his treasure hunt, Levi delved deeper into the Beast Tamer path via Ritter's insights, sparking notions for enhancing the Spirit Summoning Faction.

Having once been Sauron's comrade, Levi vows not to approach the Nelarayan civilization like he does the Golden Sacred Realm.

Once back from this ancient tower, he intends to confer with the Supreme Council on bringing a Legendary Wizard for a direct survey of Nelarayan. Such a move would grant leverage in dealings with those two Level 10 Strongmen.

As for the Golden Sacred Realm, its society proves far too belligerent, much like Nora's initial wild conquests.

As the proverb states, "One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers." Given the Golden Will's vast ambitions, merging with Nora simply won't work...and it risks explosive backlash at any instant.

In Levi's view, wiping them out stands as the optimal choice.

Naturally, the reasons above serve as pretexts; at its core, these Golden Absolutes embody mobile Truth Oddities, and with proper assimilation, the Ancient Dragon Continent and Nora civilization could surge forward dramatically.

In the end, it all circles back to personal gain.

Contrasting Beast Masters against Spiritual Wizards, Levi pinpointed the key distinction: a Beast Master's Lifebound Guardian Beast allowance isn't capped at a single one.

The Beast Master realms number five: Profession, Master, Epic, Legendary, Mythical.

Beast Tamers begin with 1 Lifebound Guardian Beast. Advancing to Master Beast Tamer unlocks a second slot. Reaching Legendary Beastmaster grants the third.

Thus, a Level 9 Beast Master can command up to three Lifebound Guardian Beasts.

Mirroring the Extraordinary Realm, Beast Masters grade their beasts' potentials as Ordinary, Elite, Epic, Legendary, Mythical.

Aligned with the Dragon Clan, the initial two tiers suit mixed-blood dragons, followed by sub-dragons, then Legendary and Mythical Dragon Species.

For Beast Masters in their early, fragile phases, an elite beast proves sufficient to carry them steadily to around rank five.

Should fortune favor them and resources abound, they could stumble upon an Epic or Legendary creature before hitting their power ceiling—one not yet fully matured.

At that juncture, with the second Lifebound slot available, the Beast Master can swap in a superior-potential beast, propelling them to the subsequent realm.

Ritter exemplifies this; his initial beast was merely an ordinary Mountain Giant Ape, capped at peak level 5 potential. Yet after hitting level 5, he ventured into Nelarayan's grandest inheritance from the Tame Ancestor—the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm.

Once a Beast Master binds a Lifebound Guardian Beast, it's for life, barring new slots; replacements aren't permitted otherwise.

Though Beast Masters draw power from their beasts, they don't inherit their extended lifespans. That's why Nelarayan's adapted beast path lets Beast Masters sever contracts voluntarily, forfeiting a Lifebound slot permanently plus some penalty. The transcendent creatures involved survive unscathed.

This setup hugely benefits transcendent creatures; they bond with Beast Masters for accelerated development, their numbers swell through breeding, all without fretting over linking to short-lived races.

Here, they outpace Spiritual Wizards.

As Levi understands, Spiritualism Wizards pursue a profound bond with their Lifebound beasts—sharing triumphs and defeats, their wills fused as one.

They regard spiritual beasts as extensions of themselves. The perk lies in seamless mind-body harmony, boosting battle prowess effortlessly. The flaw? It's unjust to transcendent creatures, repelling many high-potential ones from such bonds. This stagnation hampers the School of Spiritualism's growth.

Before the Tame Ancestor's demise, he severed every Lifebound Guardian Beast contract, stashing his lifetime's amassed treasures alongside those transcendent creatures into a secluded secret realm beyond the Nelarayan World, a gift to posterity.

This Sauron associate had ascended to Level 10 Late Stage, amassing a staggering fortune. The sprawling secret realm teems with myriad exotic beasts, with Legendary Creatures popping up now and then.

In truth, it's a budget version of the Dark Ancient Tower.

Accessing the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm comes either during its centennial unveiling at the Mountain and Sea Festival or through sheer personal fortune otherwise.

Levi deduces the Tame Ancestor embedded a selection process. Not just anyone gains entry; likely, it's a trick borrowed from Sauron.

Across eras, countless everyday Beast Masters have soared to greatness thanks to the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, rewriting their fates and etching their names in legend.