Nox waved them down. "You guys step back. These people have a score to settle with me, so stay out of it.""But Nox…" Augustus wanted to protest.Nox patted his shoulder, smiling at him. "Listen to me."Augustus retreated."You did this to me, Greenshade. How about we settle our score?" The wheelchair-bound man looked at Nox darkly.Nox did not look at him. "And what makes you think you're worth my time?""Why you little…" Kristan was purple with rage, but he did not dare snipe back.Nox ignored him and turned his gaze to the Blackstones. "You're the Blackstones' heir?" Nox asked. It was a weird question, and he was looking at Horatio."And so what if I am?" Horatio answered."Tell me the truth. Who gathered these remnants? The Mousses?" Nox asked.Horatio shuddered. It was just as Nox had guessed. These people were gathered by the Mousses. The Blackstones did not have that kind of influence, after all. However, he could not say that. He did not have the courage."Your silen
The Magickas' decision made Horatio's face fall, but he got over it quickly. There were at least a dozen Philosophers here, and they were accompanied by at least thirty Top Legend Realms from the fight six years ago.The absence of the Magickas would not be felt."And what about the Warringtons? Would you stay subjugated under a worthless person? He made us submit six years ago, and he'll do it again if he can." Horatio looked at the silent Warringtons.The Warrington family was one of the top ten Philosophers. Although they were battle-crazed people, they were no fools.Not even the sects could stop Nox's rampage six years ago, and they were no better than the sects. One of the elderly men stepped forth. "Cease sowing discord, Mr. Horatio. We only swear fealty to the office and the nation. We will stay out of this fight, just like our Magicka brethren."Horatio laughed mirthlessly. "And I thought the Warringtons were gods of war. You're nothing but cowards! Very well, stay away i
Awesome narrowed his eyes. "And you call yourself families. Shameless gits, more like. You think your numbers advantage can push the boss down? When we kill all of you, I'll get my family to trash your graves!""Protect the lord!" said Quintus. Keith, Bear, and Bear stepped forth, ready for battle.Nox said, "Stand down. I'll kill them myself.""But milord!" Quintus couldn't believe Nox would be so rash as to kill all these people alone."Listen to me and stand down!" Nox declared."Listen to the boss. If he wants to do it himself, all we have to do is watch." Awesome knew how powerful Nox was. Therefore, he was not worried. After all, Nox slaughtered all those foreign devils at Mystia. Those foes were certainly a lot more powerful than these people.Since Awesome wasn't worried, everyone backed off like Nox told them to.Josiah sneered. "You're as arrogant as ever, Lord Nox. You think you can take all of us on alone?"Casilla said, "I am impressed by your bravery, but you will
Nox finally made his move. As a gash tore the sky, a pool of lightning appeared. The pool covered the air above, and within the black whirlpool, lighting bolts as thick as pillars crossed and swam."That's the Thunderlord's Seal! Everyone look out!" the scarred Josiah shouted.Six years ago, Nox subjugated all the Three Great Powers with his Eight Techniques during his crowning. Now, he was using them again.Everyone knew how powerful Eight Techniques was, and they knew anyone who mastered a single one of those techniques could become a Legend Realm.As the Thunderlord's Seal was cast, lightning bolts swam through the skies. It was as if that technique was covering the heavens with their shadows."You think we're scared of this, Nox?" Kristan roared. He smacked his chest, and a bronze geomancy compass flew out. "Magick Formation: Twin Snakes!"Kristan was one of the earliest dissidents. So, Nox had ripped his legs off at Mystia. His hatred for Nox never dissipated over the years,
Nox hovered in the air, his hair billowing in the wind. Above him was a swirling pool of lightning bolts, while beneath him was a sprawling mountain. He swept his gaze across the enemies below with electricity in his eyes as he absorbed the natural energy swimming toward him."Take everyone and back off, Awesome! Today, I shall shake the heavens, rumble the earth, and turn this mountain into hell on earth!" Nox said coldly.Awesome looked grim for once. "Holy shit, he's pissed. Everyone, back off. Back off! He's going to use it!" Awesome roared at Nox's allies.Keith, Augustus, Bear, and Bard knew Nox was powerful, but they had no idea of the extent of that power. They had never seen Nox at full power before.Awesome's order made them freeze. The monk quickly added, "Don't just stand there. I'm serious!"They had no idea if Awesome was right, but everyone backed off as they were told."What now, Mr. Ezra?" one of the Magickas' Top Legend Realms asked. He noticed Nox's friends bac
While the Five Mountains made their move, the other Top Legend Realms followed suit. The mountain had turned into a battlefield for Top Legend Realms. Countless auras were attacking Nox.However, Nox stood tall and proud, all by himself. The attacks that were coming for him made the pool of lightning shake. Thunderlord's Seal might not be able to stop this. This was a battlefield for Top Legend Realms.Thunderlord's Seal alone was not enough to keep these people pinned down.Josiah roared with laughter. "It doesn't matter how powerful you are, Greenshade! You cannot stop all of us! You will die on this day!" He swung his sword and attacked the lightning pool.The whirlpool shuddered as if it would shatter.Just when the Top Legend Realms thought Thunderlord's Seal would break, Nox's eyes shone golden as he regarded them coldly. Then, he said arrogantly, "You would defy me? Then, I shall kill until you submit!"Eight Techniques: Heaven's Demise!" Nox cast another technique. He mad
As the talisman took to the air, golden light showered the ground. It pierced the Top Legend Realm's body, shattering him into pieces. Nox was like a god after casting six techniques. He was hovering like a deity, Technique of Arts protecting him, while Heaven's Demise and Thunderlord's Seal rained down on the site.Some First Layer Firmaments and Second Layer Firmaments could not withstand these attacks, shattering into nothing. As time passed, more Top Legend Realms died on the battlefield."Dammit! So, this is the true power of Eight Techniques? Everyone, be careful!" Kristan shouted, the silhouette of mountains still hanging behind him.Back then, Heaven's Demise was the very technique that sliced his legs off. He knew how powerful these techniques were. He swung his hands, and the gigantic compass radiated protective beams of light that covered his body.A thousand feet away, Augustus was watching with fervor as Nox cast six techniques. Will-of-the-sword shot into the air as h
"What do you mean?" Nineve asked tremulously, looking at Drunk.Drunk took a few swigs of his liquor and raised his head. "I mean, that little monster might be in danger.""What? He might be in danger?" Nineve shivered."Yes. Look at this. This is a true battle between Top Legend Realms. I have not seen a battle of this scale ever since Mystia nearly wiped the Underworld off the map a hundred years ago. This is worse than that fight. They're all united against a single person, after all. " Drunk sighed.Nineve turned three shades whiter as she looked at the battlefield. "No… No…" she blurted. "That bastard will be fine! He's strong! He's powerful! There is no way he'll be in danger!"Drunk smiled bitterly. "Yes, he is strong and invincible, but all the Top Legend Realms down there are also powerhouses. They are patriarchs."Nineve fell silent."To be honest, I wasn't expecting these fossils to show up. Yet, here they are, all banding together to kill that lad. This fight might…"
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