The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 176: Formation, the Royal Knights!

The entire meeting room was silent.

David stood in the center of the meeting room, his figure like an iceberg, exuding a chilling aura.

King Liuhuo and the Saint fell to the ground, their power seemed so insignificant under David's absolute suppression.

David's eyes swept across the nobles. Shock and fear were written on all their faces. No one dared to stand up and challenge his authority at this time.

Finally, his eyes fell on King Liuhuo, and his voice echoed in the meeting hall: "King Liuhuo, you lose."

King Liuhuo struggled to stand up, his eyes filled with shock. The reality was before him. He had no ability to resist Duke Frostwolf at all. The gap between the two was really too big!
"Duke Frostwolf, have you really broken through to the eighth level?" he said tremblingly.

With such a terrifying gap in strength, they are no longer on the same level. This is the only way to explain the terrifying power of the Duke of Frostwolf.

"Yes."

David admitted it openly.

The moment David frankly admitted that he had broken through to the eighth level, the atmosphere in the entire conference hall seemed to freeze.

All eyes were focused on him. The nobles had different expressions, but without exception they all revealed deep shock and fear.

King Liuhuo was trembling not only because of his physical injuries, but also because of the shock deep in his heart.

He realized that the gap between himself and Duke Frostwolf had become insurmountable, and he also thought of the rumors about Duke Frostwolf.

The nobles exchanged glances with each other, their hearts filled with awe and uneasiness.

The strength of the Frostwolf Duke has exceeded their imagination. Level 8 beings are extremely rare in this world, and every level 8 strongman possesses enough power to change the fate of a country.

For them, the breakthrough of Duke Frostwolf was not just the growth of one person, but also the breaking of the ceiling of Sky Knight!

The atmosphere in the meeting room became tense and solemn, and no one dared to act rashly at this time.

They all knew that any challenge to the Frostwolf Duke could lead to devastating consequences.

David stood there like an insurmountable mountain, and his presence made everyone feel an invisible pressure.

A trace of unwillingness flashed across King Liuhuo's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by rationality.

He knew that now was not the time for a head-on confrontation. What he needed was time to think about how to deal with this suddenly rising powerful opponent.

Others in the chamber were also lost in thought. They needed to re-evaluate their positions and strategies to cope with this new power structure.

David looked around, finally landing on the equally shocked Sage.

Although the expression of this messenger representing the Church of Holy Light remained calm, a hint of shock and vigilance was revealed in his eyes.

The Church of Holy Light is an ancient force in this world, possessing profound heritage and powerful strength.

Even though David had broken through to the eighth level, he did not dare to underestimate such a behemoth.

He knew that the true power of the Church of Holy Light was far beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and they possessed many hidden means and secrets.

David took a deep breath. He knew that although he was powerful, he still needed to act with caution.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was still tense, but David had already made up his mind. He spoke slowly, with an unquestionable firmness in his voice: "Saint Tu, I think there needs to be an in-depth exchange between the royal power and the divine power."

The saint was stunned for a moment, then regained his composure.

He knew what the Duke of Frostwolf's words meant. This was not just a simple conversation, but more likely a contest and test of power between the two sides.

He nodded, his voice calm and powerful: "Duke Frostwolf, I will take your words back to the headquarters of the Church of Holy Light, and I look forward to communicating with you."

David's conversation with the saint attracted everyone's attention, and they all knew that this might be the prelude to a storm.

The nobles had their own plans in mind, and they knew that in this game of power, they needed to choose their own sides, otherwise they might be swallowed up by the storm.

King Liuhuo felt even more complicated. He knew that he needed to reassess the situation and find new allies to maintain his position.

The atmosphere in the meeting room became subtle, and everyone was thinking about their next step until the saint left the meeting room in embarrassment.

David kept his eyes on the saint. Although he wanted to kill him on the spot, he had not yet completely broken off relations with the church.

This kind of dirty work has to be done by his wizard vest.

Then, he looked at the uncertain King Liuhuo and the rules, and continued: "Now, I give you a choice, submit to me, or..."

He didn't finish his words, but the threat was clear.

King Liuhuo clenched his fists, knowing that if he refused, it might lead to more bloodshed and even unrest in the entire kingdom.

He looked around. The nobles were all waiting for his decision, with both anticipation and worry in their eyes.

Duke Frostwolf has actually broken through to the eighth level. This means that the news from Duke Frostwolf about the road to the eighth level is also true!
This was something that no knight could refuse. Even King Liuhuo was shaken in his heart. Surrender could not only save his life, but also bring a bright future.

Finally, King Liuhuo lowered his head and said in a low voice: "I... surrender."

There was silence in the meeting hall. Although the nobles thought that the king would surrender, when the moment really came, they still showed extremely complicated expressions in their hearts.

David nodded and took out the loyalty contract for the nobles present to sign. As for King Liuhuo, he naturally had to rely on the soul of the contract.

Then, he turned to the nobles and said in a deep voice: "From today on, I will protect this kingdom, and any force that opposes me will be destroyed."

The nobles bowed their heads one after another, knowing what David's words meant.

From now on, Duke Frostwolf will become the real ruler of the kingdom, and although King Flowing Fire is still the king in name, he has actually lost his power.

David didn't say anything more and asked the nobles to leave first.

Afterwards, he used the Contract Soul directly on King Liuhuo, making him his loyal slave. Thanks to the breakthrough of his Contract Soul, the contract he signed through the Contract Soul would no longer harm his soul.

Soon.

News of what happened to King Liuhuo began to spread.

The Frostwolf Duke came to the Kingdom of Flowing Fire alone and easily defeated the combined forces of King Flowing Fire and the Saint, two seventh-level powerhouses, shocking everyone.

At this moment, the knights who were originally somewhat skeptical finally believed that Duke Frostwolf had indeed broken through to the eighth level and mastered the path to the eighth level.

Afterwards, those seventh-level knights and sixth-level peak knights began to gather towards Frostwolf Ridge, wanting to get guidance from the Duke of Frostwolf.

Duke Frostwolf proved with his strength that he not only mastered the path to the eighth level, but also stood at the pinnacle of this field.

After the news spread, Frostwolf Ridge became a holy place for all knights on the continent who were eager to make a breakthrough.

The originally peaceful forests and mountains around Frostwolf Ridge have now become bustling with activity.

Knights from different countries and regions gathered here, wearing various types of armor and carrying their own weapons.

Among them are young knights, full of passion and dreams, and older knights who hope to go further in their lifetime.

David did not reject the knights who came to seek guidance.

Afterwards, he directly established an organization called the Royal Knights, and all seventh-level knights and sixth-level peak knights on the continent could join the Knights.

Soon, the first group of five seventh-level knights arrived at Frostwolf Ridge.

They were still a little hesitant about David's strength.

David stood on the top of Frostwolf Ridge, overlooking the five seventh-level knights who came to challenge him.

There was a gleam of confidence in his eyes. He knew that although these five knights were the best in their respective fields, there was still an insurmountable gap between them and himself.

With the blessing of the eighth-level power, every inch of David's muscle contains explosive power. His speed, strength, and reaction ability are far beyond the scope of the seventh level.

With an order, the battle began.

The five knights attacked at the same time. Their weapons flashed coldly in the sun. They each used their best skills to try to suppress David with their numerical advantage.

However, David just smiled lightly, and his body shuttled through the gaps in the attacks like a ghost. Every movement was extremely precise and every attack was just right.

David didn't use any weapons. He easily took on all the attacks with just his bare hands.

His movements don't seem fast, but he can always accurately find the opponent's weaknesses.

Every punch and kick contained the essence of eighth-level power, and every attack made the opponent feel as heavy as a mountain.

Soon the outcome of the battle became apparent.

The five seventh-level knights were defeated one by one by David. They either fell to the ground or knelt on one knee, gasping for breath, with disbelief in their eyes.

They never thought that the gap between themselves and the eighth level would be so huge.

David stood in the center, like an insurmountable mountain, his figure looking particularly tall in the sunlight.

“Is this the power of the eighth level?”

One of the knights muttered, his voice full of shock and admiration.

David smiled slightly, walked up to the knight, and helped him up with his hand.

"The eighth level is not only about the improvement of strength, but more importantly, the understanding and application of strength." David said, "You are all excellent knights. As long as you continue to practice, you will be able to reach this level one day."

The five knights nodded one after another. The hesitation in their hearts had been completely dispelled by David's strength.

They began to believe that David was indeed a true eighth-level warrior, and that Frostwolf Ridge was indeed a place where they could grow.

Afterwards, five seventh-level warriors announced together that they had joined the Royal Knights. Together with King Liuhuo, there was one eighth-level knight and six seventh-level knights.

As the news of five seventh-level warriors joining the Royal Knights spread rapidly throughout the continent, the leaders and warriors of other forces were all shocked. They knew that the newly established Royal Knights had instantly become one of the most powerful organizations on the continent.

The addition of David, the eighth-level knight, and five seventh-level warriors has brought the overall strength of the Royal Knights to a whole new level!

Moreover, a seventh-level knight represents a kingdom or a powerful force, which quietly changes the balance of power on the continent.

All major forces began to re-evaluate their positions and strategies, and some forces that were originally hostile to the Duke of Frostwolf also began to consider whether they should change their attitudes.

Especially for the Church of Holy Light, Duke Frostwolf has publicly expressed his attitude of upholding the royal power. The Royal Knights themselves can be regarded as the strongest force in supporting the royal power and can completely compete with the Church of Holy Light!
……

Silver Moon Kingdom.

The headquarters of the Royal Knights.

David held a celebratory banquet for the newly joined seventh-level strongmen.

Of course, for these seventh-level knights, what they want most is the road to the eighth level, and they even signed a contract for this.

This contract was established by David for the Royal Knights. The most important clause in it was naturally the duty of the Royal Knights to protect the royal power.

They signed the contract only after they saw that there were no problems with it.

"Now, I will announce the path to pass the eighth level." David said with a smile.

Afterwards, he took out the Body Refining Wizard Meditation Method and gave it to the seventh-level knights on the field, asking them to check it out.

"Body training... wizard!"

After seeing the information clearly, everyone's eyes were shocked instantly.

Obviously, no one would have thought that the knight would be related to the wizard!

There was a hint of mystery in David's smile. He knew how much of a shock the wizard's meditation method in his hand would bring to the seventh-level knights present.

The seventh-level knights present were just confused at first, but when they began to carefully read the meditation method for body-refining wizards, their expressions gradually changed from surprise to shock.

This meditation method is not only a way to practice witchcraft, but also a unique practice system that combines witchcraft with body training.

This training method allows the practitioner to enhance his or her spiritual strength while improving his or her physical strength, thus reaching a whole new level.

They realized that this was not just a new method of training, it might really be a completely new path that could allow the knight to reach the eighth level.

In traditional concepts, knights and wizards are two completely different professions, one focuses on physical strength and the other focuses on spiritual strength.

But this meditation method breaks this boundary and provides a possibility of integrating the two.

"This...how is this possible?"

A seventh-rank knight muttered to himself, with a gleam of disbelief in his eyes.

David smiled slightly. Instead of answering directly, he said, "I got this during an adventure. I believe it will help all of us."

“There shouldn’t be just one path for a knight. We should be brave enough to explore new possibilities.”

The knights began to discuss heatedly.

Although this is a kind of wizard inheritance, it is impossible for those who can become seventh-level knights to believe in the teachings of the Church of Holy Light.

For them, whether it's a knight or a wizard, as long as it can help them improve their strength, they will give it a try!

Now, they are full of interest in this meditation method for body-refining wizards.

They knew that if they could master this method of cultivation, they would not only be able to improve their own strength, but they might even be able to break through the bottleneck of the seventh level and reach the legendary eighth level.

David felt very satisfied as he watched the knights' reactions.

He also believed that with this wizard body meditation method, the Royal Knights would become even more powerful, and this was also an opportunity to change the inherent concept of wizards in the Bright Continent. After all, even a seventh-level knight could become a wizard!

Next, more knights will join the Royal Knights and begin to train as body-refining wizards, thus becoming body-refining wizards!
With the spread of the meditation method of the body-refining wizard, the knights will surely begin to gradually accept and integrate into the world of wizards and completely shatter the teachings of the Church of Holy Light!

The church has always regarded witchcraft as a taboo, believing that it is the temptation of the devil and a blasphemy against God.

When they learned that the knights were practicing witchcraft, anger and panic were bound to spread among the top leaders of the church.

They would certainly worry that such behavior would undermine the authority of the church and even threaten their rule.

Therefore, the Church of Holy Light will definitely ask the knights to give up practicing witchcraft and return to orthodox beliefs.

But the knights have tasted the power and freedom that witchcraft brings, so how could they be willing to give up this new path?

But David knew this was just the beginning.

The church would not easily give up its fight against witchcraft, and he knew he had to be prepared for the coming storm.

But as long as these knights want to continue on the path of knighthood, they will be forced to stand on the side of the wizards and fight against the church together!

The largest group of knights are on the Continent of Light. If all the knights stand on the side of the wizards, it will completely subvert the faith in the God of Light!

"Captain, can fighting spirit really be transformed into a wizard's mental power?" A seventh-rank knight spoke in a deep voice, still with a hint of hesitation in his voice.

David stared at the seventh-rank knight and said seriously, "Yes, I have proved it."

He said slowly, his voice full of unquestionable confidence.

“Although fighting spirit and spiritual power seem to be completely different, they both originate from our inner strength. As long as we find the right way, we can achieve this transformation.”

The knights exchanged looks of surprise and curiosity. Most of them had devoted their entire lives to the practice of fighting spirit and knew very little about the world of wizards, and even had prejudices against them.

But David's discovery undoubtedly opened a new door for them.

"Captain, if this is true, it means we can have two powers." Another knight said excitedly, "This will greatly enhance our combat effectiveness and may even change the power structure of the entire Bright Continent!"

David nodded. He knew that this was not just an increase in strength, but also a transformation of thought and belief.

"Yes, but this is not just for strength. We need to unite to fight the coming storm and to protect those wizards who are being persecuted by the church for no reason. After all... we will become wizards too!"

The knights fell silent, knowing what their leader's words meant.

This means that they are about to embark on a journey full of unknowns and dangers, that they are about to challenge a deeply rooted belief system, and that they may become rebels hunted down by the entire Bright Continent.

But even so, they knew this was the right path.

They are knights who fight for justice, and their swords will be wielded for those who cannot defend themselves.

"Captain, we are willing to follow you."

One knight said firmly, his voice breaking the silence as the other knights nodded in agreement.

"So, let's get started."

David said, a determined gleam in his eyes.

"For the future of the Bright Continent and for the glory of our knights, we will fight side by side until the end."

As David finished speaking, the knights stood up one after another. They will become a new force on the Continent of Light and fight for freedom and justice!

……

What happened next was easier than David had expected.

These knights who were able to break through to the seventh level all enjoyed extremely high reputations in the Continent of Light and were regarded as legendary beings.

As they announced their joining of the Royal Knights, a storm instantly swept across the entire continent.

Although seventh-level knights are still a minority on the continent, more sixth-level knights are heading to the Silver Moon Continent to try to join the Royal Knights.

David also lowered the recruitment threshold of the Royal Knights to the sixth-level knight.

He began to establish a strict selection system to ensure that the newly joined sixth-level knights not only met the requirements in terms of strength, but also met the standards in terms of morality and loyalty.

Next, he will form a Round Table Knights Conference with those seventh-level knights, which will be regarded as the management of the Royal Knights.

These sixth-level knights are the cornerstone of the Royal Knights.

The meditation method of the body-refining wizard can help transform fighting spirit into gaseous mental power.

Today's seventh-level knights basically rely on the foundation of their respective kingdoms to achieve complete breakthroughs.

Of course, the most powerful power of the seventh-level sky knight is the state of unity between man and nature, which is something that the body refining wizard cannot master.

For ordinary sixth-level knights, the body-refining wizard meditation method can be used as a way to break through to the seventh-level knight.

Besides.

David also began to collect materials for the Blood Spring Potion in the wizarding world.

The most important ingredient of the blood spring potion is the original blood of the extraordinary magical beast, and the other materials are not difficult to find.

Afterwards, bottles of blood spring potion were produced in Ye Zi's hands.

After those sixth-level knights switched to the physical wizard meditation method, their strength began to grow rapidly with the help of blood spring potions.

Of course, if these sixth-level knights want to obtain the blood spring potion, they must also exchange it for enough resources.

The Royal Knights have also established a series of task systems for this purpose, and as long as the corresponding tasks are completed, they can be exchanged for internal resources.

Everything began to move in the direction David had expected.

(End of this chapter)