The moment Eagle was vanquished, Phoenix and Crane fell into despair. They were sent to pin Nox down, yet Augustus had destroyed one of them easily, and Nox didn't even help.'What the hell is going on?'"Your turn." Murder was swirling around Augustus. After he killed Eagle, he directed his bloodlust toward Phoenix and Crane.The duo felt fear striking their hearts, and so did their lackeys.Seven Stars alone killed a False Top Legend Realm. Of course, it would terrorize anyone who saw it. However, Nox stepped forth. "Step down, little one.""Nox, aren't we going to kill these bastards?" Augustus looked surprised.Nox smiled. "We can do that after we get the answers we need.""I see." Augustus retreated and stood behind Nox.Nox turned to Phoenix and Crane. "Tell me, where is Keith? Speak the truth, and I might spare your lives," he said calmly. Nox came to Darkwater Penitentiary for Keith. Anyone who tried to stop him would die. He didn't care how powerful they were or how ma
But the moment that air shield appeared, Nox's hand was already pressed on it. "Technique of Arts, Sundered Firmament!"The Technique of Arts had three techniques within it. Using those techniques, Nox killed eight Legend Realms that hailed from different clans when he first came into Imperia. However, he had only used two out of three: Mountainshift and Shockwave.This time, Nox used the final technique—Sundered Firmament. The moment he used it, the shield shattered, and a shockwave that was reminiscent of a C4 explosion engulfed the battlefield.The Legend Realms around them were sent flying away, and a ten-foot crater was left before Phoenix. This technique was unparalleled and earth-shattering.When the dust had settled, Phoenix was bleeding from his face, his innards crushed. He dropped dead in the crater. Just like that, the Legend Realms sent to stop Nox were all dead.Seeing this, the remaining masked men felt themselves shudder. After all, Nox had killed the False Top Leg
Nox looked at the Top Legend Realms and said loudly, "Well, I see the Mousses didn't hold back. They got all the oldest clans working together."The gaunt old man, Ezekiel, sighed. "We are nothing but dying figures. If you hadn't insisted on cleansing us, we'd never have stepped into this mess."Nox sneered. "The fact that clans interfered with politics is the sign of a coup. And you think I should let them do as they please?" he asked proudly."I have no rebuttals for that, Lord Nox. However, the status quo cannot remain forever, can it? Besides, the news of your death has spread throughout the nation. The families, sects, and clans think you're dead, so they made their choice," Ezekiel said quietly."So, you think you can do as you please just because you thought I was dead? And that's your justification for taking the Mousses' side, interfering with politics, and killing my brothers?" Nox's murderous aura shot up into the sky.The Top Legend Realms fell silent. Back then, at th
Blood trickled from the corner of Hopton's mouth, and he looked at the murderous Nox with terror. At the same time, the other Top Legend Realm chorused, "Please, cease your anger, Lord Nox. We do not wish to become your enemy. Please, do not rouse chaos in the martial arts world, or this will affect our martial fortune!"The martial fortune of Faeast was primarily monopolized by the sects, then the families, and in last place, the clans. However, the clans made up most of the martial arts world. Seventy percent of warriors came from clans. If Nox were to do battle with these clans, he would make an enemy out of all clans.This would be a disaster if it came to pass. Unfortunately, Nox didn't care. He looked at the Top Legend Realms sharply. "Six years ago, I was crowned lord. With Eight Techniques, I made sure the clans, the sects, and the families stayed put, and I unified the martial arts world.""It has only been six years, and now you're already starting a coup? You summoned dis
All eyes were on Nox, waiting for his decision. Augustus was one of them. Although he was only fifteen, he knew what Ezekiel was trying to say. Should Nox choose to make an enemy out of the clans, a war would soon follow.Silence ensued as everyone awaited Nox's answer. The Top Legend Realms didn't make their move. Nox stood tall, looking at the sky. "I've promised to never turn my back on the people or my brothers. Now, the clans have roused chaos and harmed my brothers. I shall spill your blood to assuage their fallen souls!" he roared.An indescribable wave of murderous intent burst forth from Nox. This was his answer. So what if there were thousands of clans out there? So what if he had to make an enemy out of them? He wasn't afraid of them. Anyone who harmed his brothers would have to pay with their blood, and this was merely the beginning.Bard, Bear, and Augustus' eyes went red with excitement. Yes, Nox would stand tall for the people and his brothers.Ezekiel shouted in res
Eventually, a gigantic sword about a hundred feet long appeared. At the same time, all five Top Legend Realms attacked. These Top Legend Realms had lived a thousand years in total. Anyone who had become a Top Legend Realm could have five hundred years added to their lifespan.Now, all five of them fused their power and attacked together. Strongwind burst into the air, and martial energy charged into the heavens. As the energies merged, the battlefield morphed into hell on earth.Could these Top Legend Realms stop Heaven's Demise? Nox swung his hand down. "Destroy them!"The gigantic sword fell from the heavens, raining destructive energy on the Top Legend Realms. However, they were no easy prey. Now that they had combined their powers, it would take a lot of power to break through their defenses.A gigantic barrier made of electricity appeared over their heads, and Nox's gigantic sword crashed into it. The air rumbled, and so did the ground. All the trees around snapped in half fro
Everyone assumed Nox could only cast one technique at a time, but in actuality, he could cast all of them simultaneously. However, none had ever witnessed the scene where he used all eight techniques in one go. He didn't even use all of them during the big battle.Nox had cast the second technique. As the lightning pool descended, lightning bolts swirled around Nox, oddly making him resemble a god."He cast two techniques one after the other…""Is he a demon?"Hopton stared at Nox, his eyes wide and filled with despair. His companions didn't look happy at all. That was because they could barely withstand Nox's murderous intent after he cast the second technique. So, they couldn't even begin to imagine what would happen to them when the skill fell upon them.Just when they were still wallowing in their horror, they heard Nox say, "Eight Techniques, Technique of Arts!"'What? He cast another one?'The clans couldn't believe what they were hearing. They couldn't believe Nox had jus
Everyone was looking at Nox with awe. Augustus had a flame of worship in his eyes, and he balled his fists. "I will become a legend like Nox."After the Top Legend Realms were killed, Nox descended from the skies. Nox didn't even bother looking at the remains as he said, "It's time to bust Keith out." He walked toward Darkwater Penitentiary. Bear and the others quickly followed.Darkwater Penitentiary was a dark and eerie place. The air was filled with the stench of blood. Although there were many cells within, they were all deserted. The only clues that pointed to prior existence were the dried blood and bloodstained chains.There wasn't a single guard here. Bear and Bard searched the place high and low, but Keith was nowhere to be found. "Where's Keith? He's not here?" Bear asked, his eyes red.Bard wanted to say something, but Nox laid eyes on a certain wall. "Here." He waved his hand, and the granite wall was crushed, revealing a secret cell. It was a gigantic containment chamb
The five powerhouses were persuading and threatening the captain to surrender, but if they did, how would they handle the faction leader's wrath? Left with no choice, they had to tell the captains that the faction leader was dead, and Nox killed him. They had to ask for Aphrodite's help to keep the faction safe."We're surrendering to protect our faction. We need to live if we want revenge. Dying now will mean nothing. Nox will return to Faeast soon, and he will join the fray before you know it. Not even the faction leader is a match for him. You can never even touch him no matter what you do."The captains finally accepted the orders. They would feign a surrender and save whatever power they had left. Jacques was furious."You're surrendering? This is a scam! What if the faction leader isn't dead? What would you do? You'd be traitors! Don't fall for her tricks!"If Nox was really that powerful, the guy who would be commanding their forces here would be Kirin. They were asking the
"Make your choice, or once the battle starts, this opportunity won't come again," Aphrodite urged. They were hesitating, and she gave them an ultimatum. She counted down from three."Three, two, one…"The five stopped hesitating. They'd come in contact with Aphrodite before. She was not the kind of woman who would accept any pleas after she took back her offer. They presented their souls and signed a contract with Aphrodite.Aphrodite smiled evilly. 'They think they can get a new body just because they changed sides? It's not that easy.'Nox had the power to recreate bodies, but the price was dear. When he did it for her last time, it set up a blockade for him on his path to power, or he would've been more than just a One-ring Minor Saint.The five noticed something wrong once the contract was signed, but it was too late for regrets. Aphrodite said coldly, "I want you to tell your faction's men to surrender. Anyone who's preparing to fight or already fighting on the borders, I don
The remaining enemies pulled back their aura and decided to wait and see what would happen. Aphrodite appeared in the formation a while later. Even though she betrayed Nox and killed a lot of Faeast's people, she still gained Nox's trust and took an important position for herself. The enemies did not look happy at all."I have a feeling your family had this all planned out. You played both sides, and no matter who wins, your family benefits," the strongest of the enemy said darkly.Jacques worked for the path of the martial, while Aphrodite returned to Nox. No matter who won the final battle, the Mousses would lose nothing."Whatever you say. You do not have the privilege to play both sides. Nox is on his way to fight your leader. Once the outcome is settled, your choice doesn't matter. Even if your leader wins, even if Nox dies, you can't survive. You have two choices. Self-destruct and end your path of cultivation, or give your soul and atone for your sins like me," said Aphrodite
Dominic was the world's top swordsman. He wouldn't let a young guy like Kirin look down on him. Kirin only laughed. "World's top swordsman? Come on, old man. Don't push yourself. You're the second best now.""You bastard! He only got to me because I was distracted. I'll show you why I'm the best! Come, Heaven's Fountain!" Dominic's sword flew into the air and summoned a heavenly fountain from the skies. The water spilled and turned into a structure a thousand feet tall.Heaven's Fountain was at the heart of this sword domain. Within the domain, Dominic could teleport, and he could go anywhere inside the domain. He was handling all nine enemies easily. They couldn't even stop him, and soon, Dominic's sword was dicing them up."Perfect!" Kirin grinned and dispelled his avatar. He melted into the shadows and cut off the enemies like a blade of darkness. Kirin was a very genuine fighter. He might be obsessed with combat, but he didn't much care about honor or fairness. There was only on
He held up two fingers, and one sword split into ten thousand. He swung his fingers, and the sea of swords sliced through all the escaping enemies. The enemies' leaders were shocked and furious. They couldn't believe Nox was this powerful. They thought Nox was only on par with Kirin, but no. He was stronger.And they hated him for destroying the path of the martial's foundation. They spent so much time and resources raising these elites, but Nox and Kirin killed them all in the blink of an eye. Even if they could escape unscathed, their faction was already chipped away. Not even a thousand years was enough to heal up.Worse, Nox wasn't going to let them escape unscathed. "The God of Murder, the pinnacle of the path of the ancient divine, and the world's strongest swordsman. They're working together. We might not get out of this alive."The enemies knew Nox and his team wouldn't let them escape, and they gave up on retreating. If they did, none of them could escape. They had to work
The voice rumbled the mountains themselves. Kirin, in his sacred beast form, descended upon the path of the sword. He was the size of a hill, and he crashed into Edgegrounds. However, not only did he not destroy the place, but his Saint energy's timely infusion replenished the formation's power.Dos felt energy coursing through his veins, and a wave of incredible will-of-the-sword spread everywhere. It swept through everything in a few miles, and tens of thousands of enemies were culled.No one in Faeast knew Kirin, but Mystia's people knew he was a madman. A killer. A butcher. And he was the God of Murder's follower. If he was here, Nox wasn't far behind.Nox was nearby, and the swordsmen's morale rose at a blistering speed once the news hit them. The path of the martial's people, however, felt their hearts stopping. They lost tens of thousands of elites at once, and their morale had never been lower."Finally. If you had come one moment later, we'd be gone," Dos roared, crawling
Kirin happily flew toward the path of the sword's grounds. Fiery Ignis, however, was worried about Nox. "Be careful, boy. The path of the martial didn't send anyone after you. That can only mean one thing: almost all of their forces are attacking the path of the sword. If you go there, they will attack you as well.""Don't worry. I know what I'm doing," said Nox.Fiery Ignis led his temple's cultivators and the Ice Temple guys toward the path of the sword as well. After the group was gone, Nox kept sending messages everywhere. If any of his mentors were coming his way, they would be redirected to the path of the sword.Then, Nox and the ladies went to the path of the sword. At the same time, the path of the sword had set up defensive formations at every entrance, but they had all fallen. The path of the martial's people was in a melee with the swordsmen.The swordsmen were stretched thin, and it was a matter of time before they were annihilated. Some of them were defending the entr
Jonah came closer and told Nox everything. Nox nodded. "Saints of the Five Elements. They responded to my call first."Fiery Ignis said, "And they're very fickle people. You can't trust them.""Don't worry. They like me, and I know exactly what they want. Only I can help them with their path. No one else can. They must be hitting their bottlenecks, so they're in a hurry to help me out. Only when I grow in power can they use the Sacred Beast Seal to devour sacred beast bones and go further."Back then, he taught the five of them the Sacred Beast Seal, and they taught him the secret arts of the five elements. Back then, Nox was not as powerful. They were already at a bottleneck, and the seal's level wasn't up there yet.Nox had become more powerful, and once he taught them the leveled-up version of the seal, they could continue their training."I see. That's a relief." Fiery Ignis felt better. He looked at Jonah. The guy might be craven and servile, but his luck was great.Nox's me
"With the phoenix's bloodline, she can live for ten thousand years, at least. That's more than enough time to become a Great Saint," said Fiery Ignis. Technically speaking, talent didn't matter as long as a cultivator had enough time and resources. Those alone could make anyone a Great Saint.However, reality was often… different. Cultivators would run into a lot of things beyond their control. Even if they didn't, lifespan was a problem. They would usually die of old age if they couldn't get to the next level.With the phoenix bloodline, Queenie didn't have to worry about her lifespan. With Nox's power, he could easily get her a place to train until she became a Great Saint. After Queenie came out, it was Nox's turn.Fiery Ignis couldn't sense his aura. His divine sense didn't even sense his presence at all. "What is this… Oh, right, if the gap between us is too big, divine sense can't sense them. I wonder how powerful he is now."They came back to the surface, and Fiery Ignis ask