Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2903: 589: The Shadow World Rekindled! Nightmare Suffer a Crushing Defeat!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
Shadow Emperor declared, "We have no use for them—let these serve as presents for Nora... our home realm overflows with such wartime treasures, after all."
The entire world fell into silence.
Wagner regained his composure, though his complexion was ashen; at his present level, channeling the might of Nora's Dark Side demanded every ounce of his effort with each activation.
High-ranking members of the congress approached him.
"You okay there, Wagner?"
"I'm good, but I require a moment to recover."
"Your efforts just now saved the day; without them, claiming triumph in this clash would have proven nearly impossible, especially since they unleashed the Four Great Demon Lords, clearly intent on crushing Nora in one fell swoop."
The Wind Empress chuckled:
"What a thrilling fight it was, slaying six Nightmare Monarchs outright. Such a feat stands out as extraordinary, even when viewed through the vast expanse of history."
"Exactly, and they've suffered massive losses in their armies too. Rebuilding forces for the next assault will cost them precious time—perhaps enough to abandon the invasion altogether."
The Legendary Wizards dispersed one by one, their moods buoyant and triumphant.
Ultimately, Wagner lingered alone, gazing upon the battered landscape scarred by conflict.
Edmund appeared, hauling a colossal metallic peak behind him.
"From this day forward, Roger Mountain shall become your ultimate artifact. Refine it to better contain Nora's Dark Side. Should a formidable foe arise, seek refuge inside it; only a Level 11 could breach its barriers without delay."
Wagner stored away the item, replying:
"My gratitude, Grand Council Chairman... and to Roger as well, alas."
Edmund clapped him on the back, adding: "Take it easy now; I'll stand watch here until you're back on your feet."
Unbeknownst to most novice wizards, the Nightmare World's initial major incursion ended in utter rout, retreating empty-handed before any gains could be made!
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The following day.
The Nora Council released an official declaration of war.
[In recent events, the Nora Council has eradicated six Monarchs from the Nightmare World, decimating innumerable Nightmare Legions, securing an unparalleled triumph on the front lines! The freshly elevated Legendary Wizard, Undying Shadow Wagner, delivered exceptional service!]
At the Shadow Emperor's insistence, the bulletin omitted any reference to the covert partnership with the Shadow World, presenting the success as solely the Nora Council's doing to the outside eye.
This revelation stunned the masses.
Folks had been hunkering down at home, bracing for an all-out war against the Nightmare World, yet here was news of frontline success? And six level-10 entities felled?
It was a victory too bold to even fantasize about!
Only when the congress displayed projections of those six horrifying Monarch remains did the public accept it as genuine, not some hoax or fabrication.
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Land of Darkness.
The Shadow Demon Queen blinked in disbelief.
"Am I seeing things... how did it wrap up before truly beginning? Since when did the Nightmare World turn so fragile?"
She passed along the astonishing update to Pazuzu, who burst into booming guffaws: "Hahaha, what a pathetic lot—nowhere near my caliber!"
The Shadow Demon Queen found little amusement in it. This development signaled that Nora's rivals in the Abyss were rising in power, reaching levels beyond easy grasp.
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In the Sea of Ruins, vessels cruised through the void.
Levi caught wind of the tidings via Nora as well.
"Unbelievable, utterly unforeseen... I figured it'd be a hard-fought stalemate at best, just holding the line, but the Shadow World's aid changed everything. Splendid—the more supporters, the better Nora's odds in the end. This calls for a proper toast."
He promptly ventured into the Nightmare World, covertly sowing toxins over several days.
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Nightmare World.
Lost Domain.
Via fissures in the sky, a horde of injured forms plummeted downward.
The Lost Monarch gripped the seared gash across his torso, his gaze shadowed with fury.
The remaining Monarchs bore similar wounds, their faces etched with grim resolve.
An eerie hush settled over the gathering.
The Ghost Alley Monarch, having barely fled with his life, soon learned of yet another plague ravaging his domain, nearly driving him to spit blood in rage.
The Devouring Sky Demon Lord snarled in outrage:
"The Shadow World! That's the culprit behind it all! I propose we consult the Supreme Will, rally the full might of our realm, and launch a crusade against the Shadow World—wipe out those holdouts first, then raze Nora to vent this burning hatred!"
The Void Demon Lord chimed in:
"I'm with you."
The other Demon Lords voiced their support in unison.
The Lost Monarch cautioned, "With Nora now bound to the Underworld, should the Supreme Will commit fully, the Underworld Source River might intervene too... Are you ready for a clash at that ultimate tier?"
The Monarchs went quiet. Indeed, history showed that every apex-level showdown brought chaos unmatched, where level-10 beings perished in droves like schools of fleeing fish.
The Lost Monarch continued, "Moving ahead, we'll broaden our enlistment efforts and divide our forces. One group presses on through Nora's Dark Side—we must eliminate that newly risen legendary wizard above all; our setback stems not from the Shadow World, but from him! The second flanks Nora from the exterior."
The Devouring Sky Demon Lord vowed, "I'll summon additional Demon Lords; come the next strike, we'll overwhelm Nora with sheer force and numbers!"
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Time marched onward.
Five more years slipped away in an instant.
Nora Calendar 1717, Blood Battle 1605.
The Nightmare World bided its time, amassing power for the inevitable resurgence.
Levi journeyed solo through the cosmic depths, inching closer to the Land of Oblivion.
Yet with the century's shift looming, he chose a secure haven and delved into the Dark Ancient Tower, setting off on an expedition for hidden riches.
Meanwhile.
Nora.
Southern Sea.
Titanic surges roared to life, as a massive landmass surfaced, rivaling the ancient Heaven Continent in scale. Legendary Wizards converged with precision, unleashing potent incantations to tame the raging tides.
Nelarayan World.
The Emperor of Ten Thousand Beasts and Lady Olisa beheld their fresh domain, emotions a whirlwind of intricacy and joy; Rowan, fresh from the grueling voyage through the gravity conduit, let out a long exhale.
"Greetings to you three!"
Edmund awaited them, radiating steady warmth like the sun itself, flanked by over twenty level-10 presences, extending the utmost hospitality to the Beast Master civilization!
Rowan presented these mighty beings to the pair.
The Emperor and the Mistress's gazes sparkled with growing optimism.
Prior to their arrival, whispers of the latest grand event had reached them—the Nora council's slaying of six Monarchs and their sweeping win!
Witnessing this imposing assembly instilled profound confidence.
"We appreciate this gracious reception."
"Henceforth, Nelarayan and Nora stand united in destiny, echoing the bond once shared by the wizards' forebear and the Tame Ancestor—together we'll weather the tempests ahead."
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And so.
The Supreme Council's roster swelled to a record thirty members!
Beihai Barbarians, East Sea Pandora, South Sea Beast Master... the realms of the Four Seas buzzed with vitality, every stretch of Nora's waters brimming with import!