Levi found his three subordinates and inquired about the situation here. He could sense a strong sense of danger coming from the direction of the Lost Domain.
"It seems that more than thirty Nightmare Lords have gathered there, and there's no sign of stopping. This wave of the Nightmare World is going to be big. Could they be planning to summon over a hundred? If that's the case, it'll be troublesome."
There were only a little over a hundred in the entire pan-universe, and Nora only occupied a third of them. In a three-on-one situation, Nora would have a hard time winning. Ultimately, the reason the Nora Council was so difficult to deal with was because of Eamon, a quasi-eleventh level being.
As for the behemoth worlds, the eleventh level had not yet entered the fray.
"Continue searching for traces of the Twilight Demon King."
"Yes, sir!"
Leaving the Nightmare World and returning to the real world, Levi contacted the Supreme Council and shared the information he had gathered with the Legendary Wizards, so that everyone could be prepared.
A month later.
Sauron Continent, Supreme Council.
Around the Round Table, 40 projections of tenth-level powerhouses gathered, 34 of whom were from the Nora Civilization: Legendary Wizards, Giant Kings, the Five Great Barbarian Lords, and even the Sea Remnant guarding the Earth's core attended in projection form.
The only vacant seat was the one formerly held by the Dragon Flame Divine Wizard.
The other 6 tenth-level powerhouses, half from the Shadow World and half from the Void Sanctuary, were led by the Shadow Emperor Zarathus and the Void Saint Seat Hela.
Their true bodies had descended upon Nora, clearly for the purpose of discussing major matters.
Faced with the aggressive Nightmare World, how could Nora not be prepared? Eamon had already contacted the leaders of the two top forces.
Sitting opposite Eamon was Hela. The man and woman both exuded terrifying auras, like the sun and moon hanging together.
"I have long heard of Lady Hela's reputation, and it is indeed well-deserved!"
"Mr. Eamon as well, hearing about you is not as good as seeing you in person."
The two were mutually modest, yet subtly confrontational.
Zarathus said, "Time is of the essence, let's discuss some of the agreement's contents."
Over the next month, the leaders of the three forces argued incessantly about cooperation and alliance matters, engaging in heated debates and mutual gamesmanship, with an intensity no less than that of battle.
Neither Hela nor Zarathus were ordinary people. They both harbored ambitions to establish unparalleled achievements, and their minds were complex.
However, the three parties currently had the same enemies, namely the Abyss and the Nightmare. Under this major premise, they ultimately reached a consensus.
Finally, the Multiverse Friendly Mutual Assistance Alliance Treaty was born, the first multi-civilization and multi-racial agreement in the Multiverse!
Treaty Agreement:
[From the date of signing, starting from Nora Calendar 1800, the three parties shall cooperate and exchange information, compete fairly, jointly address existing enemies such as the Abyss, Nightmare, Star Realm, and Zerg, as well as potential enemies, and shall not invade or interfere in each other's internal affairs. If any party is invaded by an enemy, the other two parties shall provide support to the best of their ability. To ensure rapid support and troop transfer, Nora's Regional Star Gate Web Path, the Shadow World's Shadow Web Path, and the Void Sanctuary's Regional Void Web Path shall be open to the allied parties for free use until the end of the treaty. ...]
The signing of the alliance treaty was the most significant event in the pan-universe since the Near Ancient Era. It marked the formation of a non-behemoth alliance spanning the Multiverse.
Nora currently had 34 tenth-level powerhouses, the Void Sanctuary had 10, and the Shadow World had 11, totaling 55. Even if the hidden and unknown tenth-level powerhouses were included, this number accounted for half of the pan-universe.
From then on.
The three organizations, with 55 powerhouses, would advance and retreat together... until they overthrew the three mountain-like behemoth worlds, until the end of the old world, until the arrival of the new world! Of course, the Alliance Treaty also had preliminary agreements on the order of the new world that might come, such as the three parties should focus on cooperative development of the Multiverse, avoid resorting to force and war as much as possible, and avoid unnecessary bloodshed.
But nothing was set in stone.
As the saying goes, thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. The Shadow World and the Void Sanctuary were also ambitious and unwilling to be subordinate to others.
Times changed and the situation was unpredictable. They also harbored wishful thinking that if their civilizations could also produce a heaven-sent hero, they might not be able to compete with Nora and contend for supremacy.
The Nora Council thought the same way. In civilization relations, there were no eternal friends, only eternal interests.
Today's allies might not be allies ten thousand years later.
After the treaty was signed, Levi felt a slight sense of relief. Although the number of powerhouses in the pan-universe was small, they were generally more elite. They were all peak powerhouses who had climbed up from the bottom of their respective civilization systems step by step, stronger than most lesser gods.
55 people, plus himself, barely 56.
As long as this force can be twisted into a rope, not seeking to achieve the high degree of collectivization of the Zerg, it can also confront the Nightmare World for a period of time.
When he grows up and steps into the Tenth Ring, he is confident that he can rely on the Polygon Panel to bury more powerful enemies on his own.
Don't you see, as strong as Hela, who has at least Tenth Ring peak strength, almost let the Gray Mist Monarch escape. Other ordinary Tenth Ring powerhouses need team cooperation, complementary advantages, and even ambushes to steadily win against opponents of the same level.
Levi doesn't need that. An all-rounder means absolute control!...
Two years later.
Nora Calendar 1802, Bloody Battle 1690.
Ancient Dragon Continent, House of Witches.
Nearly forty years have passed since Triss entered seclusion to break through to the Ninth Ring. Figures occasionally looked towards the Wizard Tower, their faces worried.
Ai Niya recently broke through to the Eighth Ring realm, joining the top ranks below the Great Wizards. At the thought of his mother about to become a Great Wizard, he felt excited and nervous.
The Phantom Witch said, "Don't worry, husband, mother has prepared so thoroughly, she will definitely succeed."
"Yes, there will definitely be no problem... Speaking of which, both of us have advanced to the Eighth Ring realm faster than previously estimated. I wonder if there is any hope for the Ninth Ring."
"Do your best, and have a clear conscience!"
"If it weren't for this era, we might have struggled even with the Seventh Ring." Ai Niya sighed. His initial talent was only at the level of a small genius.
Looking back, the Sixth Ring was the limit.
"To put it bluntly, the Abyss and Nightmare behemoths occupy too many resources, restricting our development. Our potential is not limited to this!"
"If gods and demons were extinct, wouldn't everyone be like a dragon?"
"In any case, it would be better than now."
During their conversation, the sky above churned with wind and clouds.
"It's here, the Ninth Ring Great Tribulation is here!"
Ai Niya and others stared intently. Elena and other high-level members of the organization all came to observe Triss's tribulation, to broaden their knowledge and gain experience.
Triss stood on the tip of the Wizard Tower, surrounded by force fields. The Sea Kingdom Chess Game took shape, the six soldier types lined up, and the Five Venoms projection soared into the air, its aura dominating the heavens! "Sea Kingdom Killing Array!"
Spells and spiritual objects flew into the sky together, erupting with dazzling halos. The Great Tribulation that ordinary Ninth Ring Wizards would need to expend great effort to overcome only lasted for less than a hundred breaths before it dissipated...
Everyone was dumbfounded.
"The Ninth Ring Great Tribulation, that's it?"
"It's not that the Great Tribulation is weak, it's that Triss's preparations were too thorough. When she was at the Eighth Ring perfection, she had nearly Ninth Ring combat power. Passing this is not easy?"
The stone in Ai Niya's heart fell to the ground.
"Congratulations, Mother, on advancing to the Ninth Ring!"
Elena also said enviously, "A Great Wizard, that's great!"
Afterwards, Triss tidied up her appearance and came before everyone.
"Thank you all for watching and guarding!"
Above the high sky.
A figure appeared alone, weathered and desolate.
Thousand Mountains Undying Alexander.
"Triss, now that you are at the Ninth Ring, you can formally join my sect to study potions. Are you willing?" he asked loudly.
Triss said:
"This junior is willing, but I need to talk to Black Abyss Senior about it."
A black-robed figure emerged, it was Black Abyss Overlord Aaron.
He laughed, "What's there to say? Just join. My potion-making skills all come from the Deep Blue Sage, and in terms of Potion Making alone, the Sage would have to worship the Medicine God as his teacher."
Thousand Mountains Undying.
After the disappearance of the Ancestor of Wizards, the Nora Council's highest achievement in potion making in the past 300,000 years, without exception, being able to become his disciple is the dream of countless potion makers!
Good things come in pairs.
Triss succeeded in reaching the Ninth Ring and was accepted as a disciple by the Medicine God.
Triss's eyes were filled with indescribable excitement, and there was a surge of emotion in her heart that she wanted to express. She had lived for more than 2,800 years and finally become the person she wanted to be.
Subsequently, Triss joined the Potion Makers' Association and the Nora Council, becoming a pivotal figure in the Nora Civilization and the 176th Ninth Ring Wizard.
She also entered a new stage in her life. In the following 4,200 years, she had only one goal... to go all out and prove the Legendary Wizard!
Five years later.
Nora Calendar 1807, Bloody Battle Calendar 1695.
Outside Gondor City.
Ice and fire elemental tides covered thousands of miles, all absorbed by the purple-robed figure sitting in the void. The Holy Infant raised his eyes to look at the sky.
A calamity even more terrifying than Triss's had descended.
For every additional school of cultivation, the power of the great tribulation increases by a third. Those like This Venerable One have the strongest Ninth Rank great tribulation in history.
The Many Treasures Exquisite Pagoda above his head rotated, stirring up ice and fire vortexes. The eight-layered Wizard Tower had top-grade Wizard artifacts on each level, shaped like umbrellas, fans, and rings...
With a wave of his hand, the Wizard Tower shot straight into the sky, colliding with the tribulation clouds.
Around him, the Great Wizards of the Twilight Squad raised a security line, protecting the Holy Infant's tribulation site. This is also the content of the new Nora Law:
Pan-Nora citizens undergoing tribulation can apply for an official guard team to protect their safety and avoid harassment from evil forces.
Relying on the powerful Wizard Tower and his companion spirit creature, the Holy Infant easily passed the tribulation. This was basic operation for top-tier supernovas like them.
"Excellent, my Gondor City is truly full of talent!"
City Lord Lucien was overjoyed. There had been a series of happy events recently. His father had received a successor, and Ace had also advanced to the Ninth Ring! "Come, everyone from the Twilight Squad, let's celebrate in the city."
"Hahaha, here we come."
Duke Loomon, Ms. Molly, and the Ice Sea Witch all had even stronger auras, having clearly advanced to the senior Ninth Ring realm, steadily progressing towards the Legendary Wizard.
Thus, the 177th Great Wizard of Nora was born.
Subsequently, Ace joined the Artificer's Association and, with absolute prestige and artificing skills, became the honorary Vice President.
This was an honorary position, but it was very beneficial to the Fire Dragon Skycraft's business.
After reaching the Ninth Ring, Ace's most pressing matter was to use Ninth Rank Amethyst to upgrade his series of top-grade Wizard artifacts that served as components of his Wizard Tower.
The brothers of the Artificer's Association and the Amethyst Clan were his true loves!
Five years later.
Nora Calendar 1812.
The Bloody Battle welcomed its 1700th year.
Since the demons withdrew their troops from Nora, there had been no sign of their return, but everyone knew that the demons were not afraid and retreating.
They were fighting on multiple fronts, their combat power scattered. Now, they were likely accumulating strength, watching the fire from across the river, waiting for Nora and the Nightmare World to be both weakened before pouncing!
Therefore, the Bloody Battle Command had never been disbanded.
Again, Gondor City.
Today was a beautiful morning like any other, but it was destined to be no ordinary day. Tens of thousands of Body Refinement Wizards gathered here, gazing at the distant sea, a white-robed figure standing against the wind.
A month ago, Gandalf issued a notice that he would undergo tribulation today to become the first Ninth Ring Body Refinement Wizard in history, welcoming fellow practitioners from all over the world to observe and learn! What confidence and magnanimity this was!
The Sea Abyss Alliance, the Body Refinement Academy... Gandalf's colleagues and students all arrived to witness this historic moment! Giant Spirit God Wizard Abel also came. As Gandalf's disciple, he was more excited than anyone else: "Teacher, you will definitely succeed!"
Before long, the Purgatory Demon Sword arrived from the battlefield of the Hell Bloody Battle with his disciple Xiao Yan. His second brother was now at the Eighth Ring Completion cultivation level and was a dual cultivator of spells and body refinement. Xiao Yan was also different from before.
"Xiao Yan, watch carefully. The tribulation experience of the King of Body Refinement, learning even a little bit, can benefit you for life! A Body Refinement Great Wizard! The realm I've dreamed of. Gandalf, you must succeed!"
In the heavens and earth, a four-colored tribulation cloud with a radius of six thousand miles stretched across the sky, forming a world-destroying scene similar to Levi's previous tribulation, its power far surpassing Triss.
"What a terrifying tribulation, it feels even more intense than Ace's."
"Indeed, in a way, Gandalf is also a cultivator of the Chaos faction, except he follows the path of Body Refinement. Such heaven-defying existence is not tolerated by the heavens."
"I'm so nervous, can Body Refinement really reach the Ninth Ring?"
"Let's wait and see."
Amidst countless expectant gazes, Gandalf strode forward like an ancient Buddha, treading on the waves. Behind him, a thousand-armed Ancient God, resembling both dragon and human, stepped on dragons and snakes, with a thousand eyes on its back. Wilderness, Yaksha, Black Dragon, and Mountain God followed like the Four Great Protectors, inseparable shadows.
Gandalf held his breath and focused, his expression solemn.
He didn't use any treasures or Wizard artifacts. Today, he would rely solely on his flesh and blood and the 999.9 million Chaos Body Refinement Runes to withstand the great tribulation! Rumble! Gandalf charged into the clouds, like a god and a demon!
The Chaos Domain around him expanded, stirring up the dark clouds in the sky. Golden light shone from his fist, illuminating thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. With an ultimate punch, a thousand dragons and elephants galloped behind him, crushing everything in their path, unstoppable!
"Wisdom King Martial Path - Dragon Elephant World Creation Fist!"
This was Gandalf's strongest move. He was like Pangu, using the power of three thousand gods and demons to create the world, tearing down the tribulation clouds that loomed over all living beings! "Break for me!"
Rumble! The earth-shattering tremor caused even the ordinary Ninth Ring Wizards watching to change color. To be honest, they couldn't withstand that punch head-on.
Then came Gandalf's dense, rain-like flurry of punches.
He seemed to have inexhaustible strength, and the Body Refinement Runes within him continued to increase. When he reached the node of 1 billion, it was as if he had broken some kind of shackle.
In an instant, vast and unparalleled power surged into Gandalf's limbs and bones. Within his mind, his mental power became increasingly abundant, and a dark golden Primal Soul figure sat alone.
It was different from the Elemental Saint Soul of spell-casting Wizards, more solid. If viewed from a microscopic level, it was composed of 1 billion Chaos Body Refinement Runes.
These Body Refinement Runes intertwined with Gandalf's soul and mental power, forming his core. If the Primal Soul did not perish, the Runes would not extinguish, and he would not die.
In an instant, the Primal Soul figure shattered into 1 billion Runes, merging into Gandalf's countless cells, transforming a portion of his physical body.
Gandalf murmured to himself, as if he had realized something: "This path of Body Refinement, upon reaching the Ninth Ring, has some similarities with This Venerable One's path of the Knight. Perhaps they can inspire each other to solve problems."
In an instant, his body shattered into a billion pieces of flesh and blood, turning into a sky full of blood mist. Everyone was shocked, and some even exclaimed: "What's going on? Didn't he succeed in the tribulation?"
"Gandalf has fallen? Impossible."
"What exactly is happening?!"
Since ancient times, no one had reached the Ninth Ring in Body Refinement. Everyone was completely ignorant of Gandalf's current situation and very worried.
Then, one of the pieces of flesh and blood began to proliferate. Before long, Gandalf reappeared, intact as before, but his mental power was somewhat weak.
"Interesting, consuming mental power can quickly allow the shattered Runes to proliferate and grow, thereby achieving an effect similar to This Venerable One's Undying Body. In this way, the life-saving ability of Body Refinement Wizards is no less than the Elemental Saint Body of spell-casting Wizards."
He was too powerful now. If his realm hadn't stabilized yet, he would definitely have charged into the Nightmare World for a good fight!
"Everyone, I have become a Great Wizard of Body Refinement. Next, I will freely publish the insights and experiences of this breakthrough, as well as the Knowledge after the Ninth Ring, on the official website channel of the Body Refinement Academy. Remember to go and claim it."
Gandalf smiled slightly, and his figure disappeared.
After everyone reacted, they shouted Gandalf's name! King of Body Refinement, well-deserved! The next day.
Gandalf officially took over as the honorary dean of the Body Refinement Academy and also became the highest consultant of the Body Refinement Department of the Nora Council.
At the same time, the Supreme Council issued an important announcement: [Since the birth of the Wizard Civilization in ancient times, Body Refinement Wizards were once as glorious as spell-casting Wizards, but for some reasons, they eventually declined.
But now, thanks to the efforts of the King of Body Refinement Gandalf and countless people with lofty ideals, this ancient path has once again embarked on the right track.
The Ninth Ring is not the end of Body Refinement, but just the starting point. We believe that Gandalf can create even more brilliance and become the first Legendary Body Refinement Wizard in history! To commend Gandalf for his outstanding contributions to the path of Body Refinement, after research by the Supreme Council, it was unanimously agreed to grant him the following rewards: 1. 300 billion Great Stone in cash.
2. Supreme Treasure "Abyss Heavenly King Armor".
3. Special Reward: Civilization Progress Medal.
4. Special Title: Body Refinement Leader (with this title, you can obtain the right to participate in and decide on any major Body Refinement-related events of the Supreme Council, with rights equivalent to a Legendary)]
As soon as the announcement was released, Nora was boiling, and Gondor City was about to experience global warming due to the countless sounds of gasps.
Gandalf's mood could not calm down for a long time, obviously he did not guess it.
300 billion Great Stone is not a small amount for ordinary Ninth Ring Wizards, but it is not enough to make Gandalf so disoriented. Obviously, it is the Abyss Heavenly King Armor!
Treasure!
This is a treasure that many Legendary Wizards don't even possess. Even the most ordinary ones can be listed on the pan-planar rankings, their names echoing through the ages!
As a Ninth Ring Wizard, what kind of virtue and ability is needed to be rewarded with such a treasure? Even Levi, who had twice reversed and killed Tenth Ring existences, didn't receive such benefits.
But at this moment, everyone had no complaints or dissatisfaction about Gandalf receiving this treasure, not only because he pioneered the Ninth Ring Body Refinement realm.
More importantly, he selflessly made public the Chaos Body Refinement Method, which directly pointed to the Legendary realm, and his Ninth Ring insights.
Such a selfless spirit, in this era, is so precious and rare. Is this still the selfish Wizard? This is simply a living Bodhisattva! A true Saint!
This day.
The Supreme Council.
Gandalf came to receive the award, feeling apprehensive. One Legendary Wizard after another cast their gazes upon him, all revealing expressions of gratification.
On the Round Table, a set of golden scale armor was placed, shining with a sacred luster. The profound runes and magic arrays on it were dazzling and mesmerizing.
Eamon, the leading Nora artificer of this era, said:
"The Abyss Heavenly King Armor is not on the treasure ranking list because it is a work we only recently crafted.
Its forging materials include a portion of the abdominal shell material of the Rotating Star Turtle, nine original scales of the Light Saint Ancient Dragon, nine original scales of the Rainbow Dragon, and a piece of original skin from the Star Devouring Worm.
The back scales of the Earth Demon Lord, the crystal core of the Eighteen Armed Serpent Demon, the Mountain Crushing Heart, and more than ten kinds of Tenth Ring materials such as the Tenth Ring divine object Heavenly Light Divine Gold.
In short, the materials that make up this armor, except for the Light Saint Ancient Dragon scales, all come from our enemies. Although this armor is newly made, its quality, I think, is enough to be listed in the top twenty of the pan-planar rankings!
Refine this treasure, and with your strength, ordinary Tenth Ring existences should not be able to endanger your life. I hope you make good use of it and reach Tenth Ring as soon as possible."
Gandalf picked up the armor, which felt as heavy as a star.
"Not bad, you can actually pick it up with the power of your physical body. It seems that giving you this treasure was indeed the right choice," Eamon said with a smile.
"Thank you, Great Council President, thank you, seniors!"
Gandalf thanked them repeatedly, overjoyed.
After putting it on, he quickly refined it.
Then, streams of golden liquid enveloped his entire body, eventually forming a set of golden scale armor, like a golden armored celestial god in mythology! And in his mind, there was also a golden armored Primal Soul, also clad in treasure. Soon, Gandalf learned the major functions of the Abyss Heavenly King Armor.
First, super defense.
Similar to the Bloody Battle Armor, the materials used to forge this treasure are all Tenth Ring materials. Among them, there is even the abdominal shell of the Rotating Star Turtle, known for its extreme defense.
According to what Gandalf knew, the back shell of this turtle was taken to refine a powerful treasure related to civilization. He didn't expect the abdominal shell to be used for him.
Although the abdominal shell is not as hard as the back shell, it is still no problem to withstand most Legendary spells. As long as it is not bombarded for a long time, it will not break.
Wearing this treasure, an attack from a weak god like Atu, although very dangerous to Gandalf, should not be fatal. After all, the Chaos Body Refinement Method can also achieve Indestructible.
Second, speed amplification.
The power from the Light Saint Ancient Dragon and the Rainbow Dragon allows the wearer of the Abyss Heavenly King Armor to amplify their speed by 200% in a short period of time. They can also activate Light Leap once a day, instantly teleporting three hundred thousand miles in one go.
Although not as perverted as Levi, it is more than enough to escape.
Third, Strength amplification.
The power from the crystal core of the Eighteen Armed Serpent Demon allows Gandalf to activate the Eighteen Armed Asura state, increasing his Strength by 300% in a short period of time.
Fourth, super magic resistance.
The scales from the Earth Demon Lord give this armor excellent magic resistance and immunity, making the advantage even more obvious when facing magic-based professions.
Fifth, Star Healing.
It can be released once a day. After activation, Gandalf's physical and mental recovery speed will be increased three times, and any injuries can be quickly healed.
Sixth, nemesis of darkness.
Due to the effects of the Light Saint Ancient Dragon and the Heavenly Light Divine Gold, Gandalf's attacks will be accompanied by powerful Holy Light effects after wearing the armor. The damage bonus to demons and dark creatures is huge, and it is also good against Nightmare creatures.
Seventh, Holy Light Fist! The armor can automatically absorb Light energy, or it can be quickly filled with energy by consuming 100 billion Great Stones. After being fully charged, it can unleash Holy Light Fist once, with a power equivalent to a Tenth Ring Legendary spell, and can be used up to three times a day.
Naturally charging it would take about a year to fully charge.
This punch could be called a "pay-to-win punch." Gandalf knew that it couldn't be used except in critical moments; otherwise, no amount of money could afford the cost.
There were also some minor functions, needless to say.
In short, this was an extremely powerful treasure, which must have been refined by Eamon and other seniors with endless effort and a lot of resources from the Supreme Council.
For this, Gandalf could only be grateful!
"Go down. From now on, you are the leader of the Nora Body Refinement School. I hope you can bring out more Body Refinement Great Wizards and Primal Soul Wizards."
Eamon said earnestly.
"Gandalf will definitely work hard!"
He strode away from the Supreme Council. With this treasure in hand, having just been promoted to the Ninth Ring, he was qualified to fight against a Ninth Ring completion.
This was the treasure! So far, among the Three Heroes of Gondor, only Victor had not yet been promoted to the Ninth Ring.
In fact, if he hadn't increased his mental Strength limit by 1,000 points, he should have succeeded by now, but this was not a bad thing, and these few days didn't matter.
Time flies, another five years.
Nora Calendar 1817, Bloody Battle 1705.
Secluded place.
"Squeak, squeak, squeak!"
A Jin was lying on Levi's head, waking him up from meditation. It now attached great importance to finding treasures in the Ancient Pagoda, and was counting the days.
"Thanks for the reminder."
Levi opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. After another twenty years of seclusion, his mental Strength had reached 68,500 points, getting closer and closer to the limit.
He opened the Proficiency Panel. A series of sealing spells from the First Ring to the Fifth Ring had taken shape under the joint research of him and Gargamel, and had been put into use.
The Ninth level combat skills he had practiced before had also been grinded to the soldier type realm one after another. He integrated them into the Apex Path Soldier Type, showing [+3], but still could not break the shackles.
Levi took out a copy of the Starry Sky Sword Canon. This was the most powerful combat skill given to him free of charge by the Starry Sky Sword Saint, who, like him, was seeking the path to the tenth level of combat skills.
"When I return from the Ancient Pagoda, I will continue to grind."