Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2941: 597: Holy War’s Fall (part 2)

Ayak merely shook its head.

Despite the Aurora Bird's relentless efforts to convince it, Ayak stayed firm; whatever went into its belly could never be brought back up.

Not even a woman's allure could shake its firm convictions!

Upon witnessing Ayak's response, the Aurora Bird's lashes fluttered, with a glimmer of tears appearing in its gaze: "I never imagined that to rescue me, you'd brave such peril and gulp down this enigmatic pearl, Ayak, you're truly a loyal bird."

The Aurora Bird had no idea that Ayak wasn't a genuine living creature in the usual way, but instead a spiritual companion beast possessing a bit of awareness, so the pearl held no appeal for Ayak.

Inside Ayak, the pearl sat completely still.

Dimly, a voice echoed forth.

"Damn it, what sort of eerie monster devoured me? There's no hint of living tissue here, curses! Where the hell am I? Get me out!"

...

Two decades afterward, in the Nora calendar's year 1840.

On the Ancient Dragon Continent, within the Tower of Dawn.

A fresh eighth-circle wizard emerged, known as Heim.

In over a millennium, he had climbed eight ranks; this pace outstripped Levi's initial progress, and even a legendary wizard's rebirth wouldn't match it.

This stems from the prowess of Three Water Talents.

In all of history, individuals like this have been incredibly scarce, and if you tally those who died too soon, they'd barely number more than a few.

But when they mature, they turn into seeds for legends.

The Nora Council had always recognized Heim's brilliant aptitude. That day, a shadowy form hovered amid the clouds, its deep eyes fixed on Heim.

The Survivor of the Vast Sea.

Years, sharp as blades, had added more silver strands to his locks. As one of the elder legends from ten thousand years back, he now had fewer than three millennia of life remaining.

No one escapes time's grip. As he readied for reincarnation, he also sought a successor to train and carry forward his legacy.

He had spotted Heim long ago, watching in secret. In talent and temperament alike, Heim stood out as remarkable, fitting his ideals perfectly.

"Heim, are you willing to take me as your master?"

The Survivor of the Vast Sea posed the question outright.

Heim answered with composure:

"I must consult my teacher first."

"By all means, do so."

The Survivor of the Vast Sea stood by patiently.

Heim headed to the Tower of Summer Flowers to meet Lady Irena.

Before long, after getting her approval, he hurried back.

"Apologies for the delay; I accept!"

"Excellent. Here's a nine-level treasure called [Sea Pearl], which I crafted in my younger days—it's useless to me now. Refining it will protect your existence."

"Understood."

An ocean-blue pearl materialized in Heim's hand, its depths holding what appeared to be a whole realm. In an instant, he glimpsed endless vistas of seas and landscapes.

"This has to be a supreme nine-level treasure."

Heim mused to himself.

The Survivor of the Vast Sea continued:

"I've dwelled in Nora's heart for ages, where life grows stale and isolated. If it suits you, you may train there.

That said, wizardly pursuits demand openness; wherever you find yourself, stay attuned to unfolding events and fresh insights, lest the era leave you behind."

Heim bowed deeply in the apprentice's rite:

"I grasp it fully; I'm ready to cultivate in Nora's core."

The super plane's nucleus counts as a vital stronghold; even Grand Wizards can't enter freely, marking Heim's boon as a legendary pupil.

Training in the plane's nucleus offers real advantages.

For it brims with innate truths and wisdom fragments, allowing the exceptionally gifted to grasp clever techniques!

So Heim parted ways with the Ancient Dragon Continent for now, much like Triss, stepping into the shoes of legendary wizards and pushing toward legendary status.

The road ahead in cultivation promises even greater glory!

...

In a remote spot of the Eastern Sea.

Golden mists spanned three thousand li, filled with innumerable fearsome Gold Element Sword Qi that wove through, then merged into a mighty stream, cascading down!

"Shatter!"

From the peak of the Golden Star Sword Tower, Lord Victor commanded a century of blades, assembling a colossal sword formation with unstoppable force, boldly defying divine might!

In the next breath, the Great Catastrophe shattered under the array's dominant power.

The ninth-level Catastrophe fell with surprising ease.

Sensing his spiritual power swell and his aura soar, Lord Victor let out a deep breath of relief. He ought to have claimed the first ninth-circle spot.

Even so, the timing now works just fine.

"Well done, Lord Victor—you're without doubt the greatest Sword Wizard of this era!"

A presence materialized from emptiness, applauding.

It was Link, currently at eighth-circle in standard wizardry and level 8 in the Qi Sect, boasting might rivaling top young supernovas.

"Back from the Hell Demon Hunt?"

"Indeed, the fiends from the Hell Blood Battle Battlefield are pulling back slowly; it looks like they're aiming to recover and holding off on all-out conflict for the moment."

"Use this breather to seclude yourself; I'll await you at ninth-circle."

Lord Victor soared away elegantly on his blade.

At present, ninth-circle Grand Wizards total 180!

Not much later, Lord Victor enlisted in the Nightmare Command Center and the Blood Battle Command Center, poised anytime to swing his sword against demons and ghosts!

...

Two years on.

The Shadow School of Thought's head at the Tower of Dawn, Shadow Queen Aya, rose to Eight Environments, then became a pupil of Undying Shadow Vicna; she often ventured to Nora's Dark Side, heeding the eternal echo of Undying Shadow in Roger Mountain.

The same year.

Hailed as the "Thunderfire Sword" of the Ancient Dragon Continent, the twin sisters Yani and Yali broke into the Seven-Ring Realm in under a millennium, crafting a legendary story across the Eastern Sea. Twins abound, yet prodigies like them are scarce.

Shortly afterward.