Shattering the City Gate with One Palm, the King Returns!

) The year 1014 of the Holy Radiance Calendar, the Month of the North Wind.

On the road Flower City, a group of people, looking travel-worn, slowly made their way over.

At the very front of the group were three tall, imposing armored Giant Bear, and on the back of the middle Giant Bear, a young man was deep in thought with his eyes closed.

Behind them, nearly two hundred heavily armored cavalrymen rode Crimson Blood Warhorse, each one imposing and extraordinary.

The people behind them were dressed in thick Northern Territory clothing, looking at the passersby with curiosity and confidence.

"My goodness, in the Month of the North Wind, these people aren't even wearing cotton-padded coats?"

"Isn't that right? There are even people wearing short sleeves. Is this what the South is like?"

"At this time of day, there are still flowers along the roadside. No wonder it's called the Flower City."

The blacksmiths chatted in amazement; they had never left the Northern Territory in their lives and had no idea how wonderful the outside world was.

This is the reality for most ordinary people in this world.

They may never leave their own territory in their entire lives, unaware of how vast the world is or how wonderful the outside world is.

Sam watched all this with a tense expression, already prepared to fight a great battle alongside his lord.

He knew that the kingdom would not easily return Flower City to the Lord.

These damn big shots are always bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

Levi's army and civilians, a large group of several thousand people, fled from the north. However, although they were fleeing, they were in good spirits because of the abundance of supplies and did not look like refugees at all.

The gates below the city tower were tightly shut.

Levi, carrying two swords and riding Giant Bear, stood beneath the city gate.

He neither spoke nor took any further action.

Instead, he sat leisurely on the Giant Bear, gazing at the city.

He knew that the important figures inside would give him an answer.

Not long after, on the city wall.

Clad in light armor and wielding a longsword, the Red Willow Divine Sword frowned deeply. Surrounding him, squads of fully armed soldiers stood ready, gazing at the vast army below the city.

"Where did such a large army suddenly appear from?" This was the question in Red Willow Divine Sword's mind.

Although this army was small in number, totaling less than a thousand people, most of them were part-time militiamen.

However, the fully armed Crimson Blood Cavalry of two hundred men deeply shocked Red Willow Divine Sword.

You must know that he is one of the Seven Divine Swords of the King.

The Red Willow Family, under its command, only had three hundred armored cavalrymen to guard this Flower City, and in terms of equipment quality, they were not even as good as the cavalrymen who suddenly appeared below.

He had a slight thought, assuming it was a remnant of the northern forces, so he ordered all the thousands of soldiers guarding the city to enter a state of war.

At this moment, the soldiers guarding the Flower City were on high alert, each one watching the three Giant Bear below with utmost vigilance.

"Northern Giant Bear... who is it that can tame three Northern Giant Bear as pets?"

"I don't know, I've never heard of this person."

"It's alright, we have the Red Willow Divine Sword. Even if the Earth Dragon Beast comes, it will die. What is the Northern Giant Bear?"

They whispered among themselves, feeling incredibly reassured knowing that the Seven Divine Swords of the King were on their side.

Finally, before Levi could speak, the Red Willow Divine Sword spoke first.

"Who are you, and why have you led your troops here?"

Red Willow Divine Sword held his longsword, ready to fight at any moment.

His voice was loud and clear, reassuring the soldiers.

Levi stroked the Giant Bear's head and then said, "Lord Levi, the Black Serpent Baron, is the master of Tulip Territory."

"I would like to ask you, sir, why did you send troops to occupy my territory? According to the laws of the kingdom, this act is undoubtedly an invasion and a declaration of war against my lord!"

After Levi finished speaking, the three Northern Giant Bear roared to the sky, and their terrifying roars echoed throughout the Flower City.

"This..." Now it was Red Willow Divine Sword's turn to be shocked.

"Black Serpent Baron... you're still alive." He had almost forgotten about this person.

"What? Does the Red Willow Divine Sword wish for Baron death?" Levi laughed.

He unleashed his full power as Great Knight without reservation.

This made the Red Willow Divine Sword jolt.

In the years since the Civil War, the Kingdom had long forgotten the existence of Baron Levi.

Suddenly, a Great Knight appeared out of nowhere— Baron Levi.

This left Red Willow Divine Sword filled with doubt and uncertainty.

"I am here to guard this city by order of the kingdom. If you have any objections to my actions, you may go to the capital and appeal to His Majesty the King." Thinking of his identity, the Red Willow Divine Sword felt at ease.

"If that's the case, then there's nothing to discuss?" Levi asked.

"Please return, Your Excellency. In terms of military strength, you are inferior to me; in terms of power, you are also inferior to me. Do not make an unwise move. I am one of the Seven Divine Swords of the King, and my words and actions represent the will of the kingdom!" How could the Red Willow Divine Sword relinquish this city just because a Great Knight suddenly appeared?

First, he couldn't verify Levi's identity. Second, even if Levi was real, he was acting on the kingdom's orders to protect the city, and he had done nothing wrong.

"The higher-ups won't do anything to me then!" Levi immediately sneered.

As expected, these people won't get anywhere without a hard approach.

"The Seven Divine Swords of the King? I only ask one question: can your words and actions represent the will of the kingdom? Are you worthy?"

After Levi finished speaking, he dismounted from the bear and walked step by step to the city gate.

"What do you want? Leave now and I might spare your life, otherwise, I will kill you without mercy!" Red Willow Divine Sword roared, drawing his longsword, which was shrouded in Black Qi!

"I, Baron Levi, simply want to go home!" Levi said, before transforming into an arrow released from a bow.

He moved with incredible speed, transforming into a black afterimage and disappearing from the sight of the soldiers guarding the city wall.

At the same time, a terrifying, thick Black Qi coiled around Levi's palm.

Within Levi's body, Black Snake, Giant Rhinoceros, Red Lotus, Ostrich Mountain... one after another, Seed of Life resembling demon gods were roaring.

Since his battle with the Black Mountain Duke, Levi has never fought at full strength again.

After such a long period of training, his strength is now completely different from before. With the support of a bunch of top-notch and extraordinary special effects, he has reached an extremely terrifying level!

Advanced Ripple Power gathered in Levi's right palm.

This was Levi's all-out attack! He was confident that no Great Knight of the world, not even the Empire's Fist, could withstand this blow! Boom! Golden Ripple Divine Palm!

With a single palm strike, ripples spread, air currents swirled, converged, and exploded! Boom! The thick iron city gate was deformed by Levi's palm strike, the palm print dented! Boom! Boom! Several more palm strikes later, in front of Levi's burly figure.

The city gate, which required a siege beast to breach, collapsed with a deafening roar.

Dust billowed up, and the soldiers behind were completely dumbfounded.

They thought some giant beast was attacking the city gate.

Upon closer inspection, it turns out to be just one person.

What the hell is that monster?

Even Great Knight couldn't smash a city gate with his bare hands, could he? Is he even human? At this moment, Levi really doesn't look like a human.

He was covered in Black Qi, and his whole body looked like a giant of black fog.

His eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"I am Baron Levi, Lord of the Tulip Territory. I am about to take over my city. Everyone, lay down your weapons and surrender immediately, or else... die!"

After Levi finished speaking, the soldiers opposite him were so frightened that they dropped their weapons on the ground.

"Sam, come here and carry out my command!"

Levi said.

Then, the Three Brothers marched into the city with earth-shaking steps, and Sam led the Crimson Blood Cavalry and other soldiers into the city as well.

The Red Willow Divine Sword on the city wall was shocked.

He was amazed by Levi's courage, but even more astonished by Levi strength.

"Peak Great Knight?"

"Even if the Black Serpent Knight were alive, he wouldn't be any better than this, would he?"

However, the Red Willow Divine Sword decided to do something anyway.

Levi's actions were tantamount to slapping the face of the Seven Divine Swords of the King.

"You have trespassed into the Flower City. I will deal with you according to the laws of the kingdom!" The Red Willow Divine Sword leaped high from the city wall and slashed at Levi with a sword technique that descended from the sky.

Levi drew Frostmourne and parried with Golden Cross Slash!

Clang! With a single clash of swords, the difference in skill was immediately apparent!

The Red Willow Divine Sword trembled violently in the tiger's mouth, and his longsword quivered and groaned incessantly, as if in great pain.

"This person's swordsmanship is no less than mine!"

This caused the Red Willow Divine Sword to go numb.

Who on earth is this god descending to earth? This power is incredible! Even the most powerful of the Seven Gods, the Guardian Nation Protecting Divine Sword, couldn't defeat him, right? But now that things have come to this, he can't back down.

While ordering his soldiers to surround and annihilate Levi's troops, he himself took the lead and charged towards Levi once again.

Levi sneered. If he were to unleash his full power, he could easily kill the Red Willow Divine Sword.

However, with so many people around, he naturally wouldn't use any abilities related to wizards.

However, relying solely on Breathing Technique is enough to easily defeat the Red Willow Divine Sword! Levi and the Red Willow Divine Sword clashed.

The Three Brothers charged recklessly, following behind the Crimson Blood Cavalry, slaughtering their way through the enemy ranks. In an instant, rivers of blood flowed and flowers were stained with blood.

Under Levi's attack, the Red Willow Divine Sword was like a small boat that could capsize at any moment, and he was forced into a corner by Levi.

After so many moves, his sword had been broken in two by Levi. Now, holding a broken sword, the Red Willow Divine Sword was dumbfounded.

"The Seven Divine Swords of the King? Nothing special!"

Levi grabbed the broken Red Willow Divine Sword with his large hand, and then unleashed the Golden Ripple Divine Palm!

With a single palm strike, the Red Willow Divine Sword flew about like tattered cotton. This strike wouldn't kill the Red Willow Divine Sword, after all, Levi couldn't afford to fall out with the kingdom.

However, this palm strike had already destroyed the Seed of Life of the Red Willow Divine Sword.

His Great Knight cultivation is gone...

Red Willow Divine Sword was already unconscious; his strength lay solely in his swordsmanship.

Now that his swordsmanship has been completely outmatched by Levi, he is utterly powerless to turn the tide.

Levi picked up the Red Willow Divine Sword and then stood on the city tower and shouted.

"Those who don't want to die, put down your weapons!"

Levi was like a demon god, his power overwhelming. His Black Qi filled the sky, and the Red Willow Divine Sword hung limply in his hand.

The soldiers in the melee lost their will to fight when they saw that their commander had been easily captured.

The fight had only been going on for a few minutes when the Red Willow Divine Sword, one of the Seven Divine Swords of the King, was already taken by the opponent.

There's absolutely no need to continue a battle with such a lopsided disparity in strength.

Those who put up a stubborn resistance were all killed by the Three Brothers and the Crimson Blood Cavalry.

According to the law, Levi Wei was entitled to self-defense against this behavior.

Soon, the farce came to an end.

Levi ordered his men to make arrangements for the surrendered prisoners.

He stared blankly at the civilians in the city.

"Everything remains the same, just remember that your lord is Black Serpent Baron."

Levi smiled slightly and said.

"Black Serpent Baron ...are you really the Black Serpent Baron?" some of the older citizens asked, seemingly in disbelief.

"Of course it's true, my father is the Black Serpent Knight," Levi said.

"It does look like it, it really does look like it. I thought Black Serpent Baron had forgotten about this city..." an old man remarked with emotion.

"Welcome home, Black Serpent Baron!"

"Welcome home, Earl of Tulips!"

The pragmatic citizens have already begun to welcome it.

For them, it didn't matter who was the lord.

A good lord is one who can feed them well.

"Go home, it's alright."

Levi waved his hand, signaling the crowd to go back.

Next, he would see what the kingdom's attitude would be.

Having severely injured one of the Seven Divine Swords of the King, it's unclear what the kingdom will do next. In any case, Levi has ordered the residents of his Blackwater Valley to begin entering Flower City.

Since they had nowhere to stay for the time being, they could only stay at Flower Stronghold Flower Stronghold, which was quite large.

Previously, during the occupation by the Bloody Earl, the castle was renamed Bloody Stronghold. Now that Levi has returned, it is natural to change it back.

Levi renamed it Black Serpent Stronghold to assert his sovereignty.

"Next up is Stormwind City. I've already made my position clear. If the kingdom is lenient, they should return Stormwind City to me."

Levi entered Black Serpent Stronghold, stood atop the castle, and awaited the kingdom's response.

He has now captured a large number of soldiers under the command of the Red Willow Divine Sword, and now it depends on the attitude of the kingdom and the Red Willow Ducal Family.

Levi's move into the Flower City did not attract much attention.

The previous order continued as before, and the lives of ordinary people remained largely unchanged.

After making some preparations, Levi planned to do so on the first day of the new year in the Holy Radiance Calendar 1015.

He gave a speech in the Flower City, announcing the return of the Black Serpent Family.

After returning to the Flower City.

Levi waited for the kingdom's messengers to arrive.

He continued his practice step by step.

Although progress in Meditation Technique is slow.

However, the progress in Breathing Technique has been very rapid.

Basically, every now and then, a new Breathing Technique will be mastered.

There was a sufficient supply of the Secret Medicine.

Levi quickly pushed the Vortex Beast Breathing Technique to its limits.

This Breathing Technique Breathing Technique of excellent quality, belonging to the third tier. It is not difficult to practice, but Levi had not had the Secret Medicine before, so he had put it aside and had not practiced it.

Levi ————

Vortex Beast Breathing Technique: Seventh Rank (Limit, can be broken, current progress of breaking the limit is 1/5), Special effect: Top-tier Constitution.

The Seventh Rank the Vortex Beast Breathing Technique is the limit; it truly deserves to be called the worst of the best quality Breathing Technique.

"Unfortunately, there are relatively few physical type Breathing Technique. So far, apart from the Vortex Beast, we have only found one rudimentary physical type Breathing Technique."

Levi gazed at the newly created special effect.

[Top-tier Constitution: Your body has exceptionally strong resistance to disease and immunity to viruses and toxins, and your self-healing ability is extraordinary.] Levi lightly cut his arm with a dagger.

He wanted to test just how powerful the self-healing ability of those with Top-tier Constitution really was.

Fresh blood flowed from the wound.

For the Great Knight, this was just a minor superficial injury.

Within minutes, without the use of any bandages or medication, the blood in Levi's wound began to clot and scab over.

Levi only felt a slight pain; his Extraordinary Endurance made him extremely tolerant of pain.

Making a cut on yourself with a knife is similar to an ordinary person getting a cut from a corn husk.

"Such a powerful self-healing ability."

Levi was amazed.

"This is only Top-tier Constitution. If it were Extraordinary Constitution, it would be even more powerful. It seems I need to find more Breathing Technique for different physique types. I need to at least upgrade this effect to the extraordinary level, as that would be much more helpful to me!"

Overall, Top-tier Constitution didn't provide Levi with a significant boost.

With Levi's current strength as Peak Great Knight, even without this special effect, those superficial injuries would heal in no time.

Therefore, Levi is even more eager for Extraordinary Constitution.

Besides the major breakthrough in the Vortex Beast Breathing Technique, the Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique has also reached the Eighth Rank, contributing a "Extraordinary Strength" special effect to Levi.

Currently, among the special effects attributes on him, there are three related to "Extraordinary Strength".

These techniques originate from the Giant Rhino Breathing Technique, the Giant Breathing Technique, and the Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique, respectively.

Levi intends to use these Breathing Technique to break the limits of the future Tenth Rank- level Red Lotus Breathing Technique, but the specifics will depend on the actual situation at the time.

If low-quality power Breathing Technique like the Giant Rhino Breathing Technique are already enough to break limits.

Then we'll leave the Giant Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique, that's a top-notch Breathing Technique, for now.

Besides, the other Breathing Technique are not far from reaching the Eighth Rank.

However, it takes a full 100,000 proficiency points to go from Eighth Rank to Ninth Rank.

Even with Levi's current cultivation speed, reaching the Ninth Rank will not be easy; he can only proceed step by step.

However, the third step of the Black Demon Blade, Evil Spirit Possession, has still made no progress.

Levi estimated that with his Low-Grade Wizard Apprentice's mental strength, it would be difficult for him to achieve this; it would probably take Intermediate Wizard Apprentice to master the ability to Evil Spirit Possession.

In fact, Levi's mental strength is now far superior to that of an ordinary Great Knight. Don't underestimate him just because he is Low-Grade Wizard Apprentice; he has his own expertise.

His First Order Deep Sea Meditation Technique had already made his mental strength extraordinary.

There is currently no quantitative standard, so it cannot be demonstrated.

The benefits of enhancing mental strength are enormous.

Levi's energy and spirit were better than ever before, and his perception was sharper than ever before.

With Advanced Vibration Perception effects, Levi's absolute territory extends within a 30-meter radius.

Within this scope, he is the one who controls everything!

Levi wasn't sure when he would be able to enter the Wizard World, and he kept a close eye on the changes in the Fire Paper.

Meanwhile, in the royal city...

The news of Black Serpent Baron's return and ascension to Tulip Territory finally reached the Emerald Royal Palace. The young king listened to the messenger's report and fell into deep thought.