Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2934: 596: Supreme Treasure Crystal Palace! Sauron’s True Name!

Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
The Supreme Council honored Gandaph's pioneering achievements in body refinement by awarding him 3 trillion Aether Stones, the supreme treasure Abyss Sky King Armor forged from rare level-ten materials, the Civilization Progress Medal, and the title of Body Refining Leader. Gandaph received the shimmering golden armor in a ceremony, refining it to unlock its formidable defenses, speed boosts, power amplification, magical resistance, healing, and offensive capabilities, transforming him into a formidable ninth-circle wizard ready to lead Nora's body refining path. Five years later, Levi emerged from nearly two decades of seclusion, his spiritual force nearing 68,500 points, with advancements in sealing spells, battle skills, and preparations for the Starry Sky Sword Scripture.

"Starry Sky Sword Scripture."

"With Sword Leading Celestial Light, Melt Stars into Essence, and Sun and Moon Shining Together... To truly master this sword technique, a cultivator needs to grasp and harness the incredibly challenging 'power of stars', structured across three primary stages: 'Star River Sword Washing', 'Star Array', and 'Thousand Star Sword Sound.'

Once brought to completion, just one slash summons the might of a thousand stars, annihilating all in its path! Truly, the 'Starry Sky Sword Scripture' stands as an unparalleled gem, vastly outshining the spear arts wielded by the Holy War Army Master."

This marked the sole combat technique Levi had ever obtained from another, one whose depth and intricacy could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with his personal creation, the 'Extreme Dao Strategy.'

The Star Sky Sword Saint truly deserved his title as a powerhouse at Level 10's late phase; his profound commitment to sword arts eclipsed even Levi's own. Yet despite that, he remained trapped by those barriers. Evidently, the divide separating level 9 from level 10 combat techniques proved immense.

Nevertheless, Levi now held a steadfast conviction that the limits on combat techniques could indeed be shattered. For even within the realm of level 9 techniques, he sensed clear distinctions among them.

Were level 9 truly the absolute ceiling, no variations should exist between them. But since enhancements remained possible, this ceaseless ascent would ultimately pierce through the veil.

Having delved into the 'Starry Sky Sword Scripture.'

Levi whispered to himself:

"This combat technique is far more demanding, likely requiring a full century to achieve mastery."

"On that note, if the Star Sky Sword Saint learned I could perfect his lifelong masterpiece within a hundred years, what expression would cross his face? Possessing this panel simply lets you bend the rules to your will."

The Twilight Round Table took form.

Elena materialized in front of Levi.

"Have you concluded your retreat?"

"Yes, I've paused it for now."

"Here's the 'Thousand-Eyed Sword Scripture,' handed to me by the Thousand-Eyed Swordsman for you. He seeks to trade combat techniques with you. Would that work?"

"Certainly, send the 'Extreme Dao Strategy' over to Sir Thousand-Eyed."

"Understood. When do you plan to return?"

"It'll be no less than fifty years from now."

"Very well. In the meantime, the Ancient Dragon Continent has undergone tremendous shifts—you might hardly recognize it upon your arrival. Triss has ascended to the ninth-circle and earned discipleship under the Medicine God."

"Triss now carries the potential to become a legend."

After sharing updates on the outside world with Elena, Levi, despite his distant exile, sensed the vibrant pulse and splendor of Nora.

Two among his Three Avatars had likewise attained the ninth-circle, while Lord Victor lingered just on the brink. Gandalf had even claimed a paramount artifact from the council, dramatically elevating his battle prowess.

In truth, permitting Gandalf to disseminate the Chaos Body Refining Technique freely stemmed from no expectation of gain, for he wanted for nothing at present.

The council's gift of such exalted treasures probably aimed to equip Gandalf with a vital safeguard against demise, shielding him from strikes by Level 10 powerhouses.

After all, as a trailblazer in body refinement, his might equaled that of a million experts. Regarding Levi personally, the Blood Battle Armor assured the council of his unassailable security.

Levi unfurled the 'Thousand-Eyed Sword Scripture' and discovered it rivaled the 'Starry Sky Sword Scripture' in grandeur. The Thousand-Eyed Swordsman proved himself a towering force.

"Wherever the eye gazes, the sword follows; wherever the mind extends, the sword pursues; with a mere flicker of thought, one discerns the cosmos, slicing even the tiniest specks!"

If the 'Starry Sky Sword Scripture' forged a path through harnessing stellar power, then the 'Thousand-Eyed Sword Scripture' focused on nurturing the elusive realm of spirit and awareness. These divergent routes, each boasting unique strengths, sparked abundant insights for Levi.

"In many ways, spells and combat techniques mirror each other; the first explores the cosmos's laws via runes and lore, whereas the second commands them through honed methods."

"The 'Thousand-Eyed Sword Scripture' treads the spiritual path, and its sword qi strikes that target the foe's very soul—how does this differ from a spell in disguise?"

A sudden revelation dawned on Levi.

"Listen to a thousand melodies to grasp harmony, witness a thousand blades to comprehend arms. As long as I persist in study and advancement, these chains will inevitably snap... Should they hold fast, I'd begin to suspect some astral slate enforces them."

The 'Evolution Stone Plate,' 'Wisdom Tablet'... As overlord among the Four Great Giants, the astral realm bound all existence with countless restraints to safeguard its dominance.

With both combat techniques now acquired, Levi set his course for the Dark Ancient Tower.

...

Purple Crystal World.

A colossal Sealing God Ceremony Array blanketed the skies and lands, where the Amethyst Saint's silhouette gripped a violet staff, its demeanor serene like unruffled waters.

Arrayed before it, myriad Amethyst Race kin underwent their ascension to divinity.

Overhead, a majestic and sturdy form treated the Sun as its forge and stars as its mallets, while countless iron tendrils worked in unison, the clamor of clanging metal echoing without end—a spectacle of breathtaking scale.

The Amethyst Saint nodded in approval, muttering under its breath,

"Indeed, Master Bao Long lives up to the name, with forging prowess peerless across the cosmos... Furthermore, its power defies measurement."

Master Bao Long's position on the Pan-Plane power rankings sat low, yet that roster lay dormant for eons, leaving its true might a mystery to all.

It shunned conflicts and never flaunted its abilities in combat; instead, admiration centered on its matchless craft in smithing.

"Likely not far below my own level."

The Amethyst Saint pondered silently.

Abruptly, a barrage of violet beams pierced the heavens. After centuries of labor, Master Bao Long at last fulfilled the entrusted forging.

"There you have it, ancient one—until we meet again... May you ascend triumphantly in the astral realm!"

Master Bao Long dabbed the perspiration from its brow, his words laced with lighthearted banter.

The Amethyst Saint eyed the violet silhouettes, each bearing an exquisite relic, and let out a cool huff without retort. It whispered to itself,

"Bao Long, I trust your smithing won't disappoint. The cost—a tenth-tier divine artifact—has been steep."