"I can't believe it. The rumors were true! The man who was once the almighty lord of Faeast is really alive!" One of the Intermediate Legend Realms from the Indus clan was the first to speak."You old bastard! Faeast has a hard rule for all of its warriors to get on their knees to show respect whenever they meet Lord Nox. How dare you disobey that rule, and how dare you make such an offensive statement?! Do you have a death wish?" Bear lost his temper and shouted at the other man. The senior from the Indus clan simply responded with a scoff. "So you're Commander Colton from the Shadow Division, huh? Well, I'm afraid you've got it wrong. Faeast warriors are required to get on their knees when they meet their lord, but I think you forgot something. Our new lord is Lady Phoenix! Who are you asking me to kneel for right now?""Do you want me to kill you right now?" Bear let out a cry as he raised his fist. "Well, I'm just telling you the truth. Don't get all worked up, Commander Colt
Right as the members of the Administration department were about to start attacking Augustus, Bear, and Bard leaped forward to stop them. “Which one of you from Administration wants to die first, huh?” Bard hissed. All of them were from a major department in Imperia, so they naturally knew of Bear and Bard. They began to hesitate when they saw those two figures. After all, they knew that the Shadow Division had done most of the hard work for Faeast."Why are you keeping still? Didn’t you hear my orders?” Wallace let out a growl when he saw his members frozen in their spots. “Well, deputy commander… These three commanders are key figures who have contributed to Faeast. Are you sure we want to attack them?” one of the officers asked. Wallace pulled his knife out of his sheath. “Are you trying to protect the traitors of our nation? How dare you?” With the swing of his knife, Wallace slashed the officer who questioned him, and blood splattered on the people around the officer. Augus
Following the arrival of the two Top Legend Realms, the Indus clan members wore looks of gratitude and excitement. They had been told to welcome the patriarchs when they returned through the Frontal Gates, and they finally had a chance to do it that day! "Please do us justice, patriarchs! This man here killed Wallace and one of our elders!" one of the Indus clan's men cried as he pointed at the two bodies on the ground."All of you are useless!" The Top Legend Realm of Indus clan glanced at the bodies icily as he snapped at everyone. The Indus clan went silent after that. "Well, regardless of how useless they are, they are still a part of the Indus clan." The other Top Legend Realm spoke in a calmer tone as he made a swirling motion with his right hand. Moments later, a ball of fire formed above the two dead bodies, and the fire soon began to engulf their beings. Once the bodies were cremated, Sebastian narrowed his eyes and glanced in Augustus' direction. "I can't believe your swor
When Nox first announced his name, all the Top Legend Realms who had been away for the past 30 years were left in confusion. They didn't recognize this name at all. "He's the Great Lord of Faeast, Lord Nox!" one of the Zephyr clan members explained to the patriarchs. "Lord Nox, huh?" Alistair scoffed and shot Nox a side glance. "Him? He looks like he just turned 20 this year. How could he be the Great Lord of Faeast?" Alistair clearly didn't think much of Nox. "You're going to regret saying that!" Augustus' glare was filled with hatred. He despised people who looked down on Nox the most, and he was about to kill Alistair when Nox held his hand out to stop the young boy. Then, Nox turned to look at the Top Legend Realm of the Zephyr clan. "The Mystia Ban was announced 100 years ago, and its purpose was to keep Top Legend Realms away from civilization. Do you guys remember when it happened?" Nox asked."What a joke! Why are you, a 20-year-old kid, asking us about something that happ
When Nox radiated the aura of Realm Barrier, the Top Legend Realms' faces fell. These elderly figures were powerful, ancient fossils. They were all true Top Legend Realms. However, only Four Faces Top Legend Realms could use Realm Barrier.Realm Barrier was something like a little world. None could escape unless the trapped were more powerful than the master of the Realm Barrier. Otherwise, they would be imprisoned forever. That was why Realm Barriers, and by extension, Four Faces Top Legend Realms, were terrifying.Not a single one of them expected Nox to unleash the power of Four Faces Top Legend Realm right away.The Indus Top Legend Realm looked at Nox with fear. "Who are you, lad? How can you even be a Top Legend Realm at your age?"Nox stood tall with his hands behind his back."Sir… he's Lord Nox—the very same one who created Eight Techniques. The same one who beat all clans, families, and sects on Mystia six years ago!" an elderly man from the Indus clan shouted.'Six yea
A gigantic black flag appeared, and behind it was an army in black armor. "The Black Flag Army!" Everyone was shocked.The Black Flag Army was one of the three armies of Imperial City, and they were in charge of its protection. Rumors claimed that every member of these armies was at least a Greater Combatant. Therefore, their combat skills were the cream of the crop.The Right Minister, Douglas, was leading them. Bear looked at the newcomers and said coldly, "Gaia?""Is he here to take the clans' side?" Bard shot Douglas an icy stare. "I'll slaughter the doddering old fool if he gets in our way as well!"The commanders took the spot of the vanguard. If Douglas so much as said one wrong syllable, they would kill him right then and there. Nox also gave Douglas an equally chilly look.Douglas and the Black Flag Army stopped. After a beat, the Right Minister bowed. "Greetings, Lord Nox. Please, pardon my crime." He stood far away as if he didn't dare get closer."And what crimes have
"To aid you, of course, Lord Nox!"Nox laughed. "Aid me? I trampled upon the ten nations alone! What makes you think I need anyone's aid?""Yes, naturally. You're powerful enough to never need anyone's assistance, but…" Douglas trailed off."But you're worried that I might slaughter them all, aren't you?" Nox finished his sentence. He saw through Douglas easily. He was the lord, after all.Douglas shivered as he bowed deeper. "Lord Nox, please, I beg of you to spare these clans, for the nations' sake. They are an ancient part of the nation. Although they have sinned, it does not warrant their complete demise! If you do slay them all, the nations' clans will not stand for it!" Douglas spoke his piece.Unlike the Mullers, Heffersons, and Geoffreys… The Zephyrs, Shredders, Stallions, and Induses were different. They were ancient clans and had existed for at least a few centuries. They were highly regarded among the clans.If Nox did slay them all, the nation's clans would start a ri
"Lord Nox, can you really not spare them?" Douglas wanted to persuade Nox to see things his way."Old man, one more word out of that mouth, and I will rip it off along with the head behind it. Do you understand me?" Nox's voice was colder than the winter air as his bloodlust enveloped Douglas.Douglas shivered and backed off as fast as he could. He sealed his mouth, too scared to mutter another word. He could tell that Nox was not joking. If he angered Nox, he would be on the chopping block as well.Douglas sighed as he skedaddled away from the future one-sided massacre. It was all out of his hands now. All he could do was stay on the sidelines in silence and hope he would not be dragged into this mess.Nox turned around once Douglas decided to back off and stared at the clans trapped in his Realm Barrier. "Six years ago, I made a vow. Should the Three Great Powers try to rouse chaos, I will slaughter them all. Now, it begins."Waves of mountainous pressure in the Realm Barrier cr
'What? Griffin was a sworn brother to Magic Mountain's founder?!'"That's right," confirmed the formation master. "He only told us recently."As the first to learn of this connection, he had shared it with the Saints of the Five Elements, ensuring they wouldn't betray their alliance. Using the promise of ascension as leverage, he managed to secure their cooperation. After all, the Great Saint of Fire had already reached the threshold for ascension.The risks were minimal, and upon ascending to the Transcendent Firmament, the Magic Mountain's founder would surely offer his guidance. For that reason alone, the five mentors had rallied to aid Nox.With such mighty forces gathered, morale on Nox's side soared. Meanwhile, the Whitefield family's spirits plummeted, crashing from the heights of hope to the depths of despair in mere moments. The mental strain caused several of their weaker-willed members to break completely.With dread settling over them, the Whitefields could only place
The Whitefields were getting cocky, but then they realized the powerhouses that came weren't responding. The aura was powerful, but there was no life in it. On closer inspection, they noticed that the leader of the group only had half a body left. His soul was missing. The quartet behind him was nothing but a pile of mincemeat.The portal buzzed again, and seven silhouettes came out. Five of them felt domineering, and they looked prideful. It almost felt like they were peerless. These people were none other than the Saints of the Five Elements.Four of them were Pinnacle Minor Saints. While one had an aura so strong, this place couldn't handle it."A Great Saint! Great Saint of Fire!" Fiery Ignis, Dominic, and Achille couldn't believe their eyes.It had been too long since Mystia saw a Great Saint, and he was Nox's mentor."So, he's the one who broke through first. But now he's already hit his bottleneck. The other four's power isn't enough. If the Sacred Beast Seal isn't upgraded
The Montgomerys and the Byrds decided to see Nox together, but they were refused. They were cursing Nox and calling him disrespectful, but then they saw Nox and his team taking a portal to the path of the ancient divine."What? He went right to them? Why? He's going to fight the Celestial Lord now?" The representatives were shocked.'How dare they!' they thought.Nox and his team went through the portal quickly and appeared right over the Whitefields' place. The Whitefield family was the newest member of the divine four and the real mastermind behind the Inkdarks' demise."Kirin, I told you I'd take you back here someday. I told you that when we come back, the Whitefields will be no more. If you can't do it, I can wipe them out for you." Nox looked at Kirin."Don't look down on me, milord. You don't need to dirty your hands for them. I'll do it!" Kirin summoned his avatar, and with Saint power infused, the avatar turned into a real beast. The sacred beast itself descended upon the
"Time to finish this. My lord's going to the path of the ancient divine next. You should decide who's going to take over after the Celestial Lord is taken down. That's all. Now let's talk about our personal business. Listen up, anyone who had a part in attacking my family, tell your clans that I'm coming for them. I'm killing all of you!"Bloodlust filled the air, and the representatives were shocked. "You killed your own family. Yes, we made them attack you, but we never wanted to wipe it out!" the Whitefields' representative said.Kirin flew into a rage. "How low can you go? You forced them to kill me, or you would wipe us out instead! You think I'm stupid? You'd have killed my family either way! I know how you guys function. You're crueler than any beast out there. Listen up, there's still time to plan for your funeral. You'd better make a good plan."Kirin chased everyone away. The families were going back to prepare for battle, but two remained behind. One was the Byrds' repres
Nox's Magick Sword crushed the enemy leader's soul. "I said I would cut you down, and I did. Now do you see who's the ignorant one?"The enemy leader realized that Nox was the man at the pinnacle. Perhaps the moment Nox became a faux Saint, he was already no match for him. "So what if you can kill me? You are Faeast's Sovereign, and you have a duty to push Faeast to power. But the Celestial Lord still exists. As long as he is around, your wish will never be fulfilled." He sneered."Is that so? Well, he's next on the list to be culled. If anyone tries to make an enemy out of me, I will destroy them and their families, even if they are from the path of the ancient divine!"Nox shattered the remains of the soul, and the path of the martial's leader was no more. The problem harassing Faeast for millennia could be solved at long last. Achille was stunned. It hadn't been that long, but Nox had surpassed him.Nox was better than him in every way. He was an even better swordsman than Achil
The enemy leader was waiting. One technique broken wasn't enough to take Nox out. He wanted to wait until Nox had cast all he knew and find an opening to take him down, but Nox wanted to take him down with the power of the sword."You're stubborn. Very well, this makes things easier for me. I'll kill you, or at the very least, wound you!" He'd be stupid not to take advantage of this. The enemy leader's avatar morphed into a gigantic fist and slammed into Nox's chest.The impact shot through his body and reached his soul. Nox spat blood, and his soul was injured.Achille couldn't stand by anymore. Nox just told him not to push himself, but he wasn't taking his own advice. Then, Nox's weak will-of-the-sword shone blindingly, and then Unto the Origin appeared once more."Even under my pressure, you can use this technique? You're strong, but you're as stubborn as your mentor. You've lost your chance! Die! You'll never get here in time, Achille! Shadowkill!"The enemy leader's avatar t
"He couldn't even kill Nameless, and he only became an Ascendant through the Heavenly Dao's blessing. However, I can already summon the High Heavens' spiritual energy! How will you cut me down now?" With the spiritual energy he summoned, the enemy leader stirred the clouds, and Nox's will-of-the-sword was getting haywire.Nox scoffed. "The Heavenly Dao's blessing? You think he managed that because of a blessing? And you call yourself the leader of the path of the martial. You know nothing.""And why do you say so?" the enemy leader asked solemnly.Nox took a deep breath and stared at the enemy leader. "The heavens gave me glory, and not even I would say I am blessed by the Heavenly Dao. The founder ascended to save Faeast's people. He wanted someone from the High Heavens to kill Nameless. Answer me this: if you don't have enough power, would you challenge the Heavenly Dao for your faction?"Nox challenged, "If you fail an ascension, you will be destroyed, and that includes your sou
"So, your student's here. If he was one moment later, you'd be dead," the black-robed man said, sneering.Achille did not look happy at all. He looked at Nox with chastise in his eyes. Nox was worried about him. If he didn't show up, Achille would die."This is no sparring session, master. This is about the people of the world. If you want to spar with someone, Dominic and Voltaic are your real rivals. If you want to fight them after this, I won't stop you," said Nox.That managed to calm Achille down. He felt ashamed. "Heavens, my mindset was a mess just now. I thought I could face death calmly, but…""Every living being will try their best to survive, you told me that. We only sacrifice ourselves if the outcome is worth it. Now that I'm here, sacrificing yourself is just being stupid," said Nox.Achille sighed, but he was glad that his student could be so understanding about so many things. It was his honor. "Very well, then we shall kill this leader. You're right. This is no sp
Black Tortoise was stunned. 'So, they're serious?'He stared at the enemies and asked coldly, "Is this offer serious? You'd better not be lying to me.""You think we'd lie? We could trample you easily if we wanted to, but your damn lord is on his way back here!" The captains wanted to surrender immediately, or they might actually die.Black Tortoise was a little hesitant. If Nox was on his way back, he'd never give these people a chance to surrender. That could only mean one thing. The battle was inconclusive, but Aphrodite's plan worked. At least the powerhouses were taken down.The ten powerhouses were the path of the martial's true pillars. The enemies were surrendering without any one of them here, however. That could only mean that something had happened to them."Very well, I accept your terms and offer to surrender. But you'll have to tear down your defenses while the sacred beasts set up a formation," said Black Tortoise.The captains hesitated, but the powerhouses urged