Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2959: 601: Fused Seals, Chaos Mage!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
The Spiritual Venerable stands at the late phase of level 10, holding the 14th position in the Pan-Plane rankings.
Though it owns a supreme treasure, it craves even greater ones, relying on its immense strength, so it decided to serve in Nora temporarily to gather additional valuables.
The final figure is the Crying and Smiling God.
Positioned at the mid phase of level 10, it ranks 26th in the Pan-Plane, its actual form remains a mystery, acting as a formidable solitary force across the Pan-Plane, said to be whimsical with moods that shift without warning. It masters the control of emotions and thoughts in sentient beings, rendering its assault techniques extremely hard to defend against.
Following the launch of the supreme treasure incentive program.
Eighty level-10 powerhouses have joined Nora, yielding impressive outcomes.
In the past few years, the Void Holy Temple's count has risen by 1, now totaling 13.
Including the [Primordial Demon Lord], the Nora Council can now deploy level-10 combat forces numbering 45, whereas the three-party alliance reaches 70. Despite trailing the Nightmare by 11, they possess the foundation for a prolonged conflict.
Regarding the Underworld, it hasn't yet declared war on the Nightmare, thus it won't provide open aid to Nora, though covert assistance remains uncertain.
In the year 2000 of Nora.
The new era approaches its second thousand years.
It also marks the 1888th year of the ongoing blood battle.
At this pivotal moment, Edmund arrived at the Tower of Heaven, which surveys the entirety of Nora, under the intense midday sun.
Edmund reviewed the council's achievements over the last two millennia, while unveiling the "Nora 3000 Year Work Plan":
Assuming the Abyss persists in the blood battle, the Nightmare World shall remain the chief adversary for the Nora Civilization in the upcoming thousand years.
Yet Nora shall never yield!
Ever since the plane convergence, Nora has astonishingly eliminated over a dozen level-10 powerhouses from the Abyss and Nightmare, all while suffering zero losses among its own level-10 ranks.
In the forthcoming millennium, Nora aims to shatter the Nightmare World’s encirclement at the lowest possible expense, topple the Giant’s domination, and advance toward triumph!
At that instant, every clan in Nora erupted in cheers and inspiration, with all recognizing their role in an endeavor of profound significance for themselves and their civilization!
Humans, Frost Giants, Scales Clan, Sea Clan... Wizards, Beast Masters, Knights—no matter the race or occupation, they all form vital components of the emerging epoch.
Edmund declared:
"Man will conquer; what is termed a Great Tribulation, what is deemed a disaster—their very existence serves to be overcome by the sentient beings. I serve only as the guide for Nora's grand vessel; the true drivers of this mighty ship are Nora's people, all living beings!
The catastrophe shall ultimately fade, and Nora will press on without cease!"
Following this rousing address, throughout Nora, disciplined forces quietly moved through the Shadow Network and Void Network, advancing toward the Shadow World and Void Holy Temple, since the Nightmare World’s forces had already launched their assault there ahead.
Seeking to exploit the vulnerabilities and dismantle them sequentially.
Pan-Plane versus Nightmare World.
Facing 81 and potentially even more!
This promises to be an intensely arduous struggle, as every available level-10 powerhouse from the Pan-Plane has arrived; those absent have opted for seclusion.
Meanwhile, the Nightmare World, safeguarding its homeland, can keep sending reinforcements, and over the next centuries, over a hundred monarchs could arrive in Nora.
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One month following the monumental speech.
Nora Dark Side.
At Roger’s Summit, Wagner instructed the Shadow Queen in shadow spell techniques. Abruptly, he furrowed his brow, gazing afar.
"What's the matter, teacher?" Aya inquired.
"Aya, head back to the Ancient Dragon Continent; the Nightmare invasion is underway."
"Teacher..."
"Return; you have your own fights ahead. Fretting over my well-being serves no purpose—mature swiftly; I anticipate the moment when our Shadow School of Thought’s three legendary icons coexist in one era, and it draws near."
"The student shall endeavor diligently!"
Once the Shadow Queen departed, behind Wagner, shadowy figures radiating level 9 auras and wearing crowns materialized, positioned in quiet vigil.
"Ashen Lords, ready the defenses."
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Land of Darkness.
Around the Nora World, only a handful of planes lingered; all others had been drawn into Nora and merged within. In the distance, merely a scattering of worlds persisted.
On this particular day, those worlds quivered with a deep hum.
The blood-red black fog from the Nightmare World shrouded the mortal realm, permeating the Land of Darkness, as bizarre cracks tore open in the void.
Nightmare Monarchs exuding potent presences descended, their energies rippling across the cosmos, spearheaded by the Ignorant Monarch.
Per the pact with the Lost Monarch, the latter commanded 30 champions to seize the Shadow World and Void Holy Temple. As Nora reinforced those positions, the Ignorant Monarch capitalized, surging through Nora like a swift autumn gust.
"Four Great Demon Lords, barricade Nora's four quadrants; the rest, obey my orders—when the moment arrives, advance with me straight into the Nora World, and let blood flow like rivers!"
The Ignorant Monarch peered toward Nora in the distance, revealing an odd grin.
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In Nora's year 2000, the Second Nightmare War erupts!
This conflict engages more than 150 level-10 fighters, and from the vantage of the Multidimensional Plane's recent ancient annals, it ranks as a supreme clash, drawing gazes from all sides.
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Astral World.
In contrast to peers bound by the Insect Queen, the Lord of Storms appeared more at ease; at that time, He engaged in a chess match with the Great Prophet.
"Alas, another defeat—indeed the Great Prophet, the God of Wisdom."
The Lord of Storms chuckled.
The Great Prophet produced a mechanical tone.
"Though not rivaling the Emperor's might, in this realm, few can equal me at chess—truly a solitude like falling snow."
"Does someone truly exist who can contend with the Great Prophet?"
"Certainly, the Ignorant Monarch counts among them."
"On that note, what’s your view on the Nightmare World’s chances in this war, Great Prophet?"
"Cease attempting to extract insights from me gratis; compensate me, and I’ll respond."
The Lord of Storms produced a divine artifact and passed it to the Great Prophet.
The latter accepted it with satisfaction, stating:
"They cannot prevail."
"Oh? Really? With 70 pitted against 81, the disparity is substantial."
"Far too many uncertainties."
"Could our Astral World then exploit this to conquer the Nightmare World, dispel the dread across the Multidimensional Plane, and claim sole dominance over the spirit path?"
"That requires separate payment."
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Abyss.
On the 660th layer, more than 40 demon lords had assembled.
The Succubus Queen scanned the assembly and announced:
"With the Nightmare and Pan-Plane now locked in war, I believe that even a Nightmare victory would leave both sides gravely weakened. As the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole waits in ambush—let us position ourselves to strike the Nightmare within the Pan-Plane and capture Nora!"
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Golden Sacred Realm.
The golden radiance embodying the Lou Luo Saint King touched down.
"Tian Hui, the Nightmare has unleashed total war upon the Pan-Plane and Nora; our chance has arrived—rally everyone; if those wizards are utterly eradicated, perfect; otherwise, we’ll crush the survivors with overwhelming might!"
The Heavenly Wisdom Saint King replied:
"I’ve consulted the Golden Will; certain powerful deities from the Astral World, uninvolved in the Insect War, are observing closely, aiming to use this turmoil to annihilate Nora and inflict heavy blows on the Nightmare.
Thus, no one needs to fret unduly.
Should the Astral World step in, the result is predetermined."
Upon learning of the potential Astral World involvement.
All the Sacred Kings at last eased their troubled minds.
This round, victory is assured!