Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2878: 585: Kicking Away the Brilliant Prison Dragon God! The Ruthless Might of the Six Emperor Dragons!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
While Levi remained deep in contemplation, Olisa posed the question:
"What a promising young talent—you carry echoes of the Tame Ancestor. Through my long years of digging into ancient history, I've uncovered ties between the Tame Ancestor and Nora, along with his close bond with Sauron. Sir Levi, surely you're Sauron's rightful heir, aren't you?"
No other explanation could account for Levi's astonishing and utterly illogical ascent to such heights of strength.
Rowling turned her gaze toward Levi, and he gave a subtle nod, silently confirming it.
Olisa's face clouded with concern as she continued:
"In truth, I'm in favor of the merger, yet our society faces certain complications. My ally, the Emperor of Ten Thousand Beasts, commands two Mythical Guardian Beasts.
One goes by the name [Light Holy Ancient Dragon], while the other is the [Star Horse]. The Light Holy Ancient Dragon, as his primary ally in battle, has stood by his side for ages.
However, this Holy Dragon has grown ancient, serving multiple lineages of Mythical Beast Masters, and now approaches the twilight of its existence. My ally has embarked on an interplanar quest to discover means of prolonging its days.
Yet prolonging such a lifespan proves incredibly challenging. For a being like the Holy Dragon, adding mere centuries or even millennia amounts to little more than a fleeting sip. Its true options boil down to just two:
Divine Enthronement, or ascending as a Plane Sovereign."Levi mulled it over, then inquired, "So, the Holy Dragon seeks to achieve divinity?"
"Indeed, the Brilliant Prison Dragon God has vowed to conduct the Divine Enthronement ceremony on its behalf."
Levi's features hardened, and he declared:
"The Brilliant Prison Dragon God stands as a betrayer of the Underworld; it cannot be allowed to align with such a force."
"My ally reached out to the King of Ten Thousand Dragons as well, but for reasons unknown, He declined. He fears that gods from non-Dragon lineages might mistreat the Holy Dragon.
"Where might the Emperor of Ten Thousand Beasts be at this moment?"
"He's back in his personal stronghold, preparing the Sealing God Array."
"Mistress, do you support the Holy Dragon's path to godhood too?"
"I... I'm uncertain. The Holy Dragon has devoted everything to safeguarding our realm, and the thought of it fading away alone pains me.
Yet beyond Divine Enthronement, no other method to lengthen its life comes to mind."
Both Levi and Rowling sank into profound silence.
Stopping the Holy Dragon's Divine Enthronement must come first and foremost.
With Levi's increasing might, vengeance against the Lord of Chaos looms inevitable. Even without his involvement, the Underworld would eventually demand reckoning from the Radiant Prison Dragon King when the time arrives.
Merely halting it falls short, though; a solution for extending the Holy Dragon's lifespan needs discovery.
The Thousand-Year Potion offers a millennium of added years, yet for the Holy Dragon, its impact could prove negligible.
Undoubtedly, the Holy Dragon has already partaken in countless elixirs meant to defy age.
Levi questioned, "Might the Holy Dragon consider reincarnation to restart its cultivation path?"
Olisa denied it with a shake of her head.
"It's no wizard, lacking any arcane learning, sustained solely by its mighty blood heritage. Rebuilding through rebirth demands far too much time, and reclaiming mythical status could prove impossible."
"Does it have descendants?"
"Just a few sub-dragons, and these days, a second pure Holy Dragon female might not even exist. It has paired with various Mythical Dragon breeds, yet never sired true heirs... Perhaps the Holy Dragon fears that its passing would end the line of pureblood Holy Dragons forever."
Levi had once delved into bloodline matters alongside the Heavenly Will.
Sub-dragons and hybrid dragon kin serve as viable means to carry forward legacies. Through the cosmos's marvelous designs, fresh Holy Dragons are bound to emerge over vast epochs.
Much like the Undying Birds, these legendary beings use their own end to spawn new wonders, spreading branches across existence... It's an end, yet truly a renewal.
Bloodlines endure unbroken.
Only total cosmic annihilation and the extinction of all life could sever them!
Naturally, explaining this to the Holy Dragon would likely fall on uncomprehending ears.
Still, a resolution for its longevity dilemma demands pursuit.
Suddenly, Rowling interjected:
"Lifespan extension isn't limited to Divine Enthronement or Plane Sovereign status. Three lesser-known paths exist:
The first involves aligning with the Abyss to claim a Level Master position;
The second means entering the Nightmare to rise as a Monarch;
The third entails joining the Underworld to attain Nether Emperor rank.
The Abyss requires little explanation. As a guardian spirit of our world, even facing death, it would never degrade itself by mingling with the Abyss's deranged hordes.
The Nightmare's situation fares no better. Besides, both realms stand as foes to Nora. Levi and I refuse the idea of the Holy Dragon turning into our enemy.
That leaves only the Underworld as a viable choice!
Truth be told, for those craving extended life, the Underworld surpasses the astral realms. The astral world resembles a trapped fortress; entry means eternal confinement, stripping away all liberty.
A Nether Emperor retains freedom to wander and even wields authority over life's cycles and rebirths. From what I recall, the Void Dragon entered the Underworld and now serves as the Void Nether Emperor, holding the ninth rank.
Furthermore, the Underworld acts as our steadfast partner, and among the Four Great Giants, it remains the steadiest and most impartial power, worthy of some trust."
Lady Olisa offered a wry, defeated grin.
"We've certainly considered the Underworld, since it holds the role of lifespan overseer among the Four Great Giants, regulating the years of every race across the Multidimensional Plane.
However, entry into the Underworld demands approval from over half the Nether Emperors. We lack acquaintance with even one; how could we possibly gain entry?"
Rowling and Levi shared a knowing look.
"No need to approach a Nether Emperor; approach the Netherworld Ancestor directly."
Olisa: "You two must be teasing me."
"This is serious; Levi can speak with the Netherworld Ancestor right away." Rowling clapped Levi on the shoulder, her voice brimming with assurance.
Levi's mind raced:...
Still, he recovered swiftly. For the moment, he'd go along with it; the esteemed leader there ought to entertain a conversation, so he affirmed:
"Exactly, I'm acquainted with the Netherworld Ancestor."
He did know of her; during a Supreme gathering, he'd glimpsed the Grey Robe Lady from a distance.
Whether she knew him... that was anyone's guess.
But to Olisa, Levi's statement implied a solid connection with the Netherworld Ancestor.
After all, as Sauron's successor, such lofty ties made perfect sense, no matter how grand the claim.