Keith charged ahead and turned into a green blur that targeted the old man. Just when he was about to kill the guy who disrespected Nox, Bolson snorted.Bolson raised his hand, and a golden palm swung down on Keith. However, Kevin wasn't deterred as the aura of a powerful Top Legend Realm washed over him. Instead, he roared and unleashed all his Tiger Demon's power. The avatar swung its paw to fend off the golden palm.The air exploded, and the avatars turned opaque. Keith staggered backward while Bolson was flushed with victory. The air of a Second Layer Firmament radiated from him like a banner of mockery."Again, you cur! Keith wanted to throw hands once more.However, Nox stepped forth. "Back down, Keith."Keith let out a begrudging roar and stepped back, standing behind Nox.Nox sat back down and slowly looked at Bolson and the other clans. "I have only one order. Obey me, or die. You make the call."Someone chortled, "So you're the famous Lord Nox? You're as arrogant as th
"They told me you were arrogant, and they're not wrong, Greenshade. Do you really think you're undefeatable just because you were crowned lord and subjugated all factions?"Charles harrumphed. "You would never have been crowned lord if it weren't for the fact you defeated the ten nations and contributed a great deal to Faeast. The families would've objected!"Nox said calmly, "I do not need an insect like you to judge my strength. Your family is done for," said Nox.The Top Legend Realm beside Charles couldn't hold back any longer, and he flew ahead. "You insolent punk!" He unleashed all his power. This man was a Second Layer Firmament.He raised his right hand, and a crimson saber appeared in his palm. It had so much power it filled the air with the stench of blood.Top Legend Realms could easily turn their energy into corporeal items. The Top Legend Realm swung his saber, engulfing the very air with crimson light. The saber energy charged at Nox like red lightning."Die!" The s
Then, something in red armor appeared from the gushing evil energy. It was over six foot six and covered in dark-red armor that glimmered with bloodlust.This was one of the Blackstones' contraptions, the Red Titan. The contraptions of the Blackstones were split into three tiers. Red Armor, Black Armor, and Gold Armor.All three kinds of titans were made of the Blackstones' contraption, and all were on par with Top Legend Realms, especially Gold Armor tier contraptions.The moment Nox cast his Realm Barrier, the other Blackstone Top Legend Realm promptly unleashed the Red Titan.Evil energy burst forth from the Red Titan. "Go!" the Top Legend Realm ordered, and the Red Titan flew toward Nox.When it was about ten feet away from Nox, the Red Titan's body shone as two fire tornadoes came flying out of its mouth, threatening to burn Nox.Nox was seated in the center. Even though he was faced with a terrifying Titan, he smiled lightly. "Nothing but a Red Titan. It will be destroyed."
The mention of the Talisman of Imprisonment snapped Bolson out of it. The Talismans of Imprisonment were the Blackstones' family heirloom. They only offered it to gain the clans' loyalty. Now, it was time to use them.The Talismans of Imprisonment were made to pin Top Legend Realms down, and they could imprison anyone that wasn't Six Paths.Any Top Legend Realm that was not a Six Paths would have their powers subdued until they were only a Legend Realm. The moment Bolson received that order, he quickly tossed the brocade box to the Top Legend Realm.Once taken, the Top Legend Realm opened the box, and three powerful talismans appeared. One was yellow, one was black, and one was red. The Top Legend Realm clapped his hands together and chanted something under his breath.The talismans floated in the air, and the Top Legend Realm roared, "Talisman formation, arise!"The talismans shot at Nox from three different directions and formed a bizarre, triangular prison. The moment the talis
Everyone stared at the broken formation in disbelief and horror. Once Nox broke the formation, he sneered in disdain, "If you thought that formation was enough to pin me down, you thought wrong.""I've made it clear that I would slay any clan or family who would disobey my order. Now, I shall start with you." Nox grabbed the air, and a wave of invisible energy clamped down on the Blackstones' Top Legend Realm."Shit!" the Top Legend Realm shouted and retreated as fast as he could, but Nox merely tightened his grip. Soon, a wave of power as heavy as mountains weighed down on the Top Legend Realm.The Top Legend Realm exploded and turned into mincemeat. Nox crushed a Third Layer Firmament without even touching him, and the enemy didn't even have time to respond.After the last Top Legend Realm was splattered across the parlor, Charles' legs buckled. "D-Don't kill me." He slumped to the ground.He was just a Legend Realm. However, his achievement was all thanks to the elixirs and tre
"You fools!" Nox leaped into the air and released his Realm Barrier. The Realm Barrier undulated like a spider web, covering the parlor and even the whole building.Realm Barriers were something only Four Faces and above could cast. With Nox casting his Realm Barrier, everything within came to a sudden halt. Even the air itself stopped moving.Within this Realm Barrier, Nox was god and ruler. The Simmers and all the clans stopped moving abruptly as well. All the Top Legend Realms, including Colson, were frozen in place. Not one person could move.They could only move their eyeballs around, and they were shaking in fear. Blood spilled from their eyes, as if they were undergoing inhumane torture.That was the terror of Realm Barriers. The moment these people were frozen in place, Nox's eyes flared with bloodlust. He said he would kill, and he would show no mercy."Forbidden Arts, Heaven's Demise!" Nox lifted his finger. Something exploded, and a wave of green strongwind burst out of
"What? You think I'm worried about what they might do? They can't do anything! It'd be a miracle if they can survive what's coming for them!" Douglas cursed."Mr. Gaia, are you thinking straight? Who would dare kill anyone from the Blackstones?" the Legend Realm asked, a little speechless.Douglas spat, "Pah! Let me tell you something. There's someone in Euphony Pavilion right now, who, if given the chance, would kill all Philosophers! One is nothing for him!"Douglas gave Euphony Pavilion a look of grave concern. The Legend Realm was at a loss for words. 'Oh dear. Is that even true?' he wondered. 'There's someone who has the guts to fight all Philosophers?'While the Legend Realm was immersed in his thoughts, Douglas said, "Damn it, please let me make it. Faster!"Douglas leaped ahead, shuttling a few dozen yards forward. The Black Flag Army sped up as well.Finally, after ten minutes, Douglas saw Euphony Pavilion. The Legend Realm wanted to tell the soldiers to barge into the b
Though Douglas and his Black Flag Army had arrived, they could do nothing but wait. With the Realm Barrier cutting off the building from the rest of the world, none would risk getting close, not even Douglas.As the Right Minister, Douglas was also a Top Legend Realm, but he was never willing to go on the offensive. Even so, a man like him would not dare get close to Nox's Realm Barrier.All of a sudden, the Realm Barrier suddenly disappeared. The moment it did, shouts came from Euphony Pavilion."I-I was frozen! I couldn't even move! What happened?""Yeah, me too!"The bellhops who were frozen by the Realm Barrier could finally move. Douglas' eyes shone. "The Realm Barrier is gone! We need to check the building quickly!"He charged into Euphony Pavilion, and everyone behind him followed, including the Black Flag Army.A moment later, he and his Black Flag Army arrived at the top story. Douglas was assailed by the stench of blood. He covered his nose instinctively and looked aro
Harley sneered, having nothing but disdain for Atlas. "I can't believe the master would employ a shithead like you."Atlas laughed. "You think you're so high and mighty, but you're also Lord Nox's lapdog now. I am his subordinate, and we have a close relationship. I'm also the uncle of the emperor. That makes me Lord Nox's great-uncle," bragged Atlas."Dumbass. Just do your fucking job. Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise told me the Mousses might try something," Harley cursed.The mention of the Mousses made Atlas panic, but he calmed himself down and snored. "The Mousses? They won't dare do anything when I'm here. If they show up, I'll kick their ass! I command thirty thousand units. If they come to Imperia, it'll be the last thing they see!" Atlas was confident.Harley was speechless. 'My word, how can he be such a braggart?'With thirty thousand Nox Army units in Imperia, combined with the Forbidden Army, the regular guards, and 200 thousand elites protecting Imperia, nothing co
Vermilion Bird said, "Azure Dragon used to be an Advanced Eight Gates. After the Mousses had him under their control, he became a Supreme. Judging by these photos, he's gotten more powerful since then."'More powerful?' Nineve knew how the cultivators were ranked. Top Legend Realms were another kind of life form entirely. In Faeast, a Supreme could be made a lord. An undefeatable Supreme would be made a ruler. A Sovereign was made every five hundred years, while a ruler was made every century.Supremes appeared once every decade or so. "I don't get it. You three obviously found some power source, and with Nox's help, you leveled up. Azure Dragon only has the Mousses. How'd he level up so fast?"If the Mousses were so powerful, they wouldn't have to resort to assassinations or betrayals."Not the Mousses. It's all Azure Dragon. He's our captain. He's a very talented and cunning man. Emphasis on talent. He's so strong that not even three of us can compare to him, combined. The only g
Elizabeth said nothing but went red and hung her head low, causing Black Tortoise to panic."Uh oh. If you want him, you'll have to fight for him. That's all I can say, but the lord does think highly of you." He laughed."Shut it, Black Tortoise. You're talking nonsense here!" Vermilion Bird snapped. "See you, Your Majesty." She then took Black Tortoise and left the room quickly. They had work to do.The duo led most of the Shadow Division members back to Faeast. After the incident of Brundela, Faeast's fate was going strong, and the people were excited. However, beneath that excitement was unseen danger.Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise came back to Northstate's governor-general's place and met up with Nineve. Black Tortoise said solemnly, "What happened, Your Highness? We need the details."Nineve looked exhausted, and there were dark circles under her eyes. She had been working hard in Nox's absence. "Honestly, Atlas… I mean, the Defender of the Lord hasn't been pulling his we
Douglas worked through the night for the negotiation."One, you must apologize for your invasion of Faeast. Two, you will return all stolen relics to us and pay for damages. Three, you will open trade with Faeast, and it must be complete and total. Those are our demands. We promise not to interfere with your nation's administration. Once the aid is administered, our fleet and army will retreat from Brundela."And one more thing. Faeast recognizes you as Brundela's new ruler." That was interesting. It also meant that Faeast could rescind that recognition at any time. Elizabeth had no choice. Without Faeast, Brundela would be gone. In the end, the nations arrived at an agreement.At midnight, they called a press conference. Faeast helped Eropa settle a war and avert a world disaster. That news took the world by storm. The Eastern dragon was rising, and none could stop it. It wouldn't take long for Faeast to return to the top.Brundela's case was over. After they gave enough aid, Ferg
"They call you Great Generals?" the Ice Temple Lord laughed. "If I do want to betray him, how do you hope to stop me? You three had to take me on together, and it only ended in a draw. Now that I'm an Emperor and White Tiger is in a slumber, I can destroy you in a moment!"The Ice Temple Lord looked at Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise with disdain. Vermilion Bird's eyes were wide. She didn't care. She would fight the Temple Lord to the bitter end if she must.Black Tortoise was the calmer one, and he pulled Vermilion Bird back. "Calm down. Even if he wants to betray the lord, he at least would want to see the lord's body before he tries anything."Even a woman like Aphrodite lost this fight. He wouldn't dare try anything stupid."The Ice Temple Lord was still smug about being an Emperor, and now his celebration was cut short. Betraying Nox required a lot of courage. Nox's power terrified him. Even if he couldn't win the fight, Nox could at least come back safely.Besides, he only
The formation Nox created with the Sovereign Seal was on the brink of destruction. Once the formation was gone, the Sovereigns and the spirits would return to dust. In this final moment, Brundela's Faeastian called their friends and family in their homeland and projected the modern-day Faeast onto the gigantic screen in the plaza.The spirits cried when they saw how developed their nation had become. The Sovereigns and the rulers were meticulous people. They used to rule over a unified nation, so they knew how hard it was to create a dynasty. Every dynasty would have its peak and nadir.Every time a dynasty was on a decline, Faeast would be in danger. They didn't talk about the truth behind that video, of course. They admired the beautiful land of Faeast as they waited for their final moment to arrive."The hardest and darkest moment is behind us, sirs. Faeast has me now. You may rest in peace. I will not let you down. I will destroy the canker that infects Faeast and give it the pe
"You're going nowhere! Die!" The Sovereigns chased after the spirit, and a hundred rulers followed. They trapped the Titan's spirit and ripped him to shreds."Holy shit! That's the ancient Faeastian Sovereigns for you!" White Tiger roared with pride. He was on the roof of a tower somewhere.Emperor Elijah narrowed his eyes and exchanged a look with the other Sovereigns. He hurled the remaining essence of the Titan's spirit to White Tiger and stuffed him with it. The energy filled White Tiger up, and he ballooned. Black, rancid energy came out of his body, and he fell into madness.Nox cast Heaven's Demise and sealed White Tiger's consciousness. The Ice Temple Lord, realizing what the Sovereigns were trying to do, encased White Tiger in a coffin of magic ice."This is an impressive underling you have, Nine-State Lord. Devouring spirits gives him power. Anyone else would've lost their minds and become a killing machine, but White Tiger's already mad to begin with. There's no further
"The third kind of Emperor uses natural energy, the power of Yin and Yang, and the elements to become one. Since they use all kinds of elements and energy to become an Emperor, they are practically invincible."The Ice Temple Lord was excited. "So, you're saying I'm the strongest kind of Emperor?"Nox was speechless. "No, what I was trying to say was you took the wrong path. You could've absorbed the energy in the heavens, but you absorbed the Yin energy in the ground. You're stronger than Frostmir, but his level was higher, so you'd still be no match for him." Nox pursed his lips."Eh?" The Ice Temple Lord was disappointed. He thought he could be on par with Nox once he became an Emperor. The Ice Temple Lord wasn't the only one who gained power. The Ice Temple cultivators did as well. Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird gained a lot of power, too.Vermilion Bird was now a Flawless Supreme, Black Tortoise was an Advanced Supreme, while White Tiger was an Intermediate Pi
The fact that Nox could cast Sovereign Seal showed the Ice Temple Lord a new level of power. The Sovereign was more terrifying than the gods. 'No wonder they could rule the world in ancient times.'The ancient Sovereigns and rulers of Faeast attacked their enemies. The fate of Faeast gathered over their heads, piercing the clouds that hung over them. The weaker monsters were all slain, and Emperor Hans pierced the pharaoh with his spear, returning him to dust.Emperor Blade killed the god of another ancient civilization. The evil energy possessing them was purified. Moments later, the only gods left were the Titans. Unlike the possessed gods, the Titans were ancient cultivators.Even if they didn't master any spells or techniques, they'd trained their bodies to their absolute best. The Sovereigns and rulers didn't have much advantage against these enemies.These spirits were only summoned through the relics and the remnants of energy left within. Their bodies were gone, and their s