Awesome was getting a bit arrogant, but he was speaking the truth. He was the heir of the strongest Philosopher and was sent to Lawlington Temple when he was little, training with his mad master every day.When he was three, his mad master had shown him three Enlightenment Forbidden Arts. It was a shame that Awesome did not want to learn. He had secretly tossed two of the Forbidden Arts in the toilet bowl, and when the mad monk found out, he grounded him and starved him for three days.The past was an awful place for Awesome, but his enemies had no idea about it, obviously. They thought Awesome was just bluffing."I don't care who you are, but I'm taking you down even if it's the last thing I do!" The gaunt man unleashed a wave of green poison gas that filled the room quickly.Watching this, the monk sneered. "You want to risk your life? Fine by me!" The monk swung his golden fists again. Filled with the power of a Forbidden Art, they broke through the green fog.This was a Forbid
Madison didn't know how to feel about this. She was just a civilian, but now, her whole world had changed. 'What is the Yin Spirit Physique? What does he mean by cultivation physique? And who are these people coming after me?' she wondered. Everything was beyond her imagination."Y-You're a lot like him," Madison blurted."Eh? What do you mean?" Awesome looked at her in puzzlement."The man I Like. He's really powerful, and I've always thought of him as a god," Madison said.Awesome looked disappointed. He cursed inwardly, 'She can't compare me with that bastard. Who is that guy? I'm going to whoop his ass when I see him!' However, Awesome did not say that out loud to spare Madison's feelings."No matter what, I'm staying with you and keeping you safe, pretty," Awesome said suddenly."What? You want to stay with me?" Madison was rendered speechless."Yeah. This is for your own safety. The bad guys won't dare come close to you if I'm around," Awesome said.Madison hesitated. She
The monk muttered under his breath.Madison huddled around him. "What are you muttering about?""Nothing." The monk did not tell her that her kidnappers worked for the most mysterious and terrifying organization in Faeast a hundred years ago—the Underworld. It wouldn't do her any good.He thought about it for a moment and tucked the token away before leaving with Madison. A day went by, and Awesome stayed by Madison's side the entire time.He found out more about Madison along the way and realized she was an international star. She had so many fans, they would stand outside the loo if they saw her going in.At the same time, Awesome also found out Madison was a good dancer and singer. He was liking her more and more. Back in their suite, the monk was watching something on the tablet Madison gave him.It was a recording of the concert Madison held at Imperia. Madison was wearing a short skirt and looked impossibly gorgeous. Her looks and perfect body captivated the monk."Damn
Nox looked at the hotel and went in. Though the hotel's business was impacted by the brawl, they still saw a lot of clientele. The lobby was packed, and a group of young fans was standing at the entrance. They were holding pictures and placards, seemingly waiting for a celebrity.Nox took a glance and frowned. He realized the figure on the posters looked familiar. Upon a closer look, he knew who it was. "Oh, it's the celeb I saved in the southwest, Madison. Why is she in Imperia?"He was reminded of the celebrity who had Yin Spirit Physique. Back then, Nox came in contact with her inadvertently and took out the entertainment industry's leader for her. When they returned to Riverton, they went their own ways because Madison had work to do.Now, they met again in Imperia. Nox stared at the crowd, and the posters with Madison's name plastered all over them. He smiled. "Her career's growing since she left the southwest, I see."Madison had left a good impression on him. He knew she had
Though Madison was a famous celebrity, she was no diva. She might have a group of bodyguards around her, but she still took photos with her fans and gave them autographs. Her friendliness only whipped the fans into a wilder frenzy.Nox only took a quick look and went to the left wing of the hotel, where the crowd was thinner. When Nox left, Madison felt her heart jump. It was a special feeling, as if something just touched her heart.She raised her head and looked in Nox's direction instinctively, and she saw a tall man. He was walking away from her toward the spot where the crowd was thinnest. Madison felt her heart throb."It looks just like him. Am I seeing things because I miss him too much? Is my mind playing tricks on me?" She stood on her tiptoes and looked in Nox's direction."Madison, can I have an autograph? I took a three-hour flight and hours of train ride. Please, Madison, you have to give me an autograph!" A chubby girl about eighteen years old held up a poster with e
As his divine sense slithered through the hotel, countless balls of fire appeared in Nox's mindsea. Every ball of fire represented a living being. Regular fires meant regular people. Bright fires meant warriors or sorcerers.A sea of fires appeared in Nox's mindsea, and he combed through them to find the monk. It was easy to judge, given that the fires had different sizes. When his divine sense came to the sixtieth floor, he saw a ball of fire, bigger than anything else in the hotel, appearing in his mindsea.It was as powerful as a volcano, and there was an aura of Enlightenment within. Sensing this, Nox smiled. "Found you, little one." He pulled his divine sense back and looked at the sixtieth floor, then he made his way to the elevator.Just when he was going to press the up button, a silvery voice behind him said, "Hi!"Nox's finger froze in mid-air. He knew this voice belonged to her."Hi, do you mind if I take a look at you?" the voice asked again.A few moments later, Nox
The snaps and flashes of the camera made Madison regain her senses, and she leaped out of Nox's embrace. "I'm really sorry, my savior. I was a bit excited, you see."Nox did not care about the paparazzi and just smiled. "It's alright."Madison's bodyguards came over. When they saw the paparazzi taking pictures of their employer, they rushed ahead. "Stop this! Stop it right now!"The bodyguards were not only in charge of Madison's safety, but they were also managers of her PR. They quickly stopped the paparazzi from taking more photos and chased them away.After the eight bodyguards shooed off the paparazzi, which didn't take long, they returned to Madison quickly."Are you alright, Ms. Cloud?" The bodyguards looked at Nox coldly."I'm fine," said Madison."The media has your photos, Ms. Cloud. For your safety, you should come with us. We'll contact the media and deal with the PR," said a bodyguard."It's alright. I have something important to do. You guys go on without me," Mad
Madison was curious."She's in Riverton. I came alone," Nox replied."Really? What brings you to Imperia?" Madison continued."I have some small business to settle."Madison knew Nox had always been a mysterious man, so she did not press for answers. She stood quietly by his side like a lady who just reunited with her long-lost boyfriend.Madison had missed Nox for many nights and hadn't expected to see him again. She thought she could spill all her longing to him, but when they did run into each other, she was sheepish.…The handsome monk was watching Madison's old dance videos on the tablet. "Damn, her legs are hot. And her body. And her dance. I swear I will make her mine. I don't care about the fuckboy she likes. When I see him, I'll beat him to a pulp."The fact that the woman he liked had someone she liked filled the monk with jealousy. He thought no one deserved a woman like her. No one but him, obviously.After some huffing and puffing, the monk set his tablet aside.
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