While Daniel's brothers were fighting Rakshasa Harvester, Nox was battling his enemies as he hovered in the skies. He was covered in a blanket of white light that came from Eight Techniques.He shone brilliantly like a gem. There was a whirlpool of lightning bolts and a golden talisman the size of a palm floating above his head. Behind him was a gigantic sword, while fiery lotuses flared in his eyes.Nox's aura was more powerful than anyone's the moment he unleashed six techniques. Even the fifty or so Top Legend Realms felt helplessly pinned."Dammit, he's stronger than he was six years ago. He's stopping all of us alone!" said Josiah. He looked solemn and was staring at Nox.He and his family went into hiding and waited for their chance at vengeance ever since his near death at Nox's hands six years ago. Josiah had waited and waited for six whole years and even paid a heavy price just to get back at Nox.So, he would drag Nox down with him even if it spelled his death. Casilla,
This battle would not end until either party was annihilated. These Top Legend Realms were remnants of past dissidents. They wanted to kill Nox six years ago, but they did not have the power to do so.Now, they finally had that chance."Kill him!" a pudgy man roared while the other Top Legend Realms burned their essence in response.This battle's intensity went up a notch. As the Top Legend Realms started their ritual, they gained a new level of strength.The Magickas' Top Legend Realm saw this, and he could not believe his eyes. "They've gone mad. They're risking their lives just to kill Lord Nox!""Crimson Immolation is not to be used lightly! And all for Lord Nox's death?" Ezra was equally shocked. They knew Crimson Immolation was a last resort and could only be stopped if one fighter lay dead.A burly Top Legend Realm from the Warringtons said quietly, "And all fifty or so of them are doing the same thing. This is the craziest thing I've ever seen in my life."A Warrington T
Bard spoke his mind. Only Augustus remained silent. He unsheathed his sword, his family heirloom. Dragonflight buzzed loudly as murderous will-of-the-sword emanated from the boy.He was going to attack at any moment. While everyone was worried, the monk muttered disparagingly, "Oh, calm your tits. Not like Crimson Immolation's going to be a threat to the boss anyway."Keith asked, "So you're saying these bastards are no match for the lord even under the ritual's influence?"Awesome was seated on a boulder, chewing on a blade of grass as he mocked, "I don't know where these bozos came from, but they have no chance of winning, with or without their numbers. Just watch."Since Awesome was nonchalant, the commanders took his word for it, though with a grain of salt. They turned to look at Nox.Nox remained in the sky, formidable as a god after the casting of Six Techniques."Greenshade, you might be strong, but you are no match for our Crimson Immolation's combined might! I will have
Even though three were killed in the blink of an eye, the rest did not stop their onslaught. Four Top Legend Realms appeared behind Nox. Three men and one woman. They were all Second Layer Firmaments and wielded different weapons.The pair in the vanguard used dual rings. Their weapons radiated a hunger for blood as they tried to attack Nox from the back. However, Nox seemed to have eyes on the back of his head.A layer of golden barrier appeared on his skin the second the dual rings nearly touched him. It blocked the attack while Nox swung his hand at the quartet. "Runic Talisman, Imprison!"A golden talisman appeared in Nox's palm. The moment it did, a spherical barrier imprisoned the quartet."Shit! Run!" One of the elderly Top Legend Realm shouted, realizing the trap. He wanted to escape, but Nox would not let them go so easily."Fiery Lotus Golden Eye, burn them!" Fiery lotuses flew out of Nox's eyes and fell upon the quartet. They screamed in agony, but the flames engulfed t
Nox still stood tall before so many enemies. Yet, it was an undeniable fact that his barrier was broken. Although he had cast six Techniques, he could not stop all of the enemies. After all, they had started the Crimson Immolation ritual.Kristan was still keeping his compass running as he gloated, "Your defenses are gone. You are done for, Greenshade!""You think you can take me?" Nox sneered.Sorc retorted sharply, "Arrogant until the very end, are you? You might be powerful, but you're not getting out alive!""Really? I can say the same for you!" Nox thundered, and a wave of destructive aura spilled forth. That aura was more powerful than the ones Nox's Techniques unleashed. Its origins were different.Suddenly, all the natural energy swam toward Nox. It was as if he was sucking it in as it slithered into his body. Even the natural energy of the mountains around Old Dragon's Peak was absorbed, making it seem as though Nox was the eye of the storm.Nox was akin to a magnet. As
The aura covered Old Dragon's Peak and the dissidents on the mountain. It shook everyone's heart and struck fear into their souls. The eighth Technique was one that could destroy the land itself."The eighth Technique? He used the last Technique?" Josiah roared, his eyes wide."Dammit, that aura…" a weaker Top Legend Realm mumbled weakly. Soon, he felt himself falling under the pressure as he turned two shades whiter. Moments later, blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.The other Top Legend Realms felt their spirits shiver as their breathing became shallower over time."Holy shit, that's the eighth Technique! Look!" Bear was watching all this time. It was obvious that the sight of the eighth Technique filled him with excitement.Keith and Bard were gushing as well. "We finally get to see the last Technique," said Keith.This was the first time Nox's closest friends could see the eighth Technique.Even the murderous Augustus felt less bloodthirsty when he saw the eighth
"What? There's a ninth Technique?"Everyone was flabbergasted that Nox had a ninth Technique hidden up his sleeve. The Top Legend Realms and Nox's allies were equally shocked.The Magickas, the Warringtons, and Nineve were stupefied as well."Impossible! There are supposed to be eight Techniques, not nine! That's literally in the name!" Josiah's scar was starting to burn hotter. He looked at Nox as if he had seen a ghost."Yeah. What the hell is going on? Why is there a ninth Technique?" Casilla gasped.Keith, Bard, and Nox's allies were equally flummoxed. "A ninth Technique? Why does Eight Techniques have a ninth Technique?" Bear babbled, looking at Awesome for answers.Awesome chuckled. "Told you he had a trump card up his sleeve. Do you believe me now? The ninth Technique is a fusion of the first eight Techniques. It gave birth to what he calls Ascended Immortal. That Technique is stronger than any Supreme and has the power of an Immortal."Nox's allies were stunned. 'That Te
"Good thing you told us to stay out of it, elder, or the family would have been annihilated," a Top Legend Realm said to the Warrington elder.The elder answered, "Now, do you see the strength of the Great Lord of Faeast?"The Warringtons fell silent. After Nox killed a dozen Top Legend Realms with a single blow, Horatio turned three shades whiter, and his face contorted. "Impossible. What kind of power is that? How can Greenshade be so strong?"Horatio could not believe what he was seeing. He had gathered so many Philosophers and dozens of dissidents from six years ago to kill Nox, yet their enemy had destroyed a dozen of their members with a single tap of his finger. That was unbelievable for him."Run, Horatio!" a nervous voice said from within Horatio. There was fear and horror in that voice."What is it, master?"The voice said, "I can't believe Greenshade is already this powerful. Just run! Run! Or else our family will die!""What? Are you sure you're not joking? He's just
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
The talismans were Magic Mountain's Forbidden Art, and Nox had fused them with Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual. Nox's mentors back in Mystia had taught him the Sovereign Seal earlier than expected.Their goal was simple. If Nox became the Sovereign, he could use the seal to command all the natural energy around him. If he didn't become the Sovereign, he would teach the Sovereign how to use the seal.The Sovereign Seal was a Saintly technique and the most ancient technique around. It was stronger than a Celestial technique.A golden seal brighter than the sun slowly rose into the air. It was the Sovereign Seal.As it appeared, natural energy gathered around it. The energy flew into the relics Brundela took from Faeast. Within a museum not open to the public, a bronze sword started to tremble as natural energy flowed into it. That got the attention of a professor."That sword belonged to Faeast's Emperor Elijah! What is going on?"A silhouette came out of the sword, and his aura was maj
Back in the navy command center, Fergus got the drone footage of Brundela's latest development. There were a few generals from the Nox Army with him. They could see that the monsters in the capital were far stronger than the ones they took out."It's a pity the capital is too densely populated. We have the weapons, but we can't use them." Fergus slammed the table in frustration. Even if the capital were to fall into enemy hands and the people torn apart by the monsters, Fergus could not order his men to fire at the capital, or things would be bad for them.Fergus could only open fire if the monsters were in a no man's land."Commander Parrish, the lord has orders. We are to keep the waters guarded. Once the capital's crisis is over, we are to make our way to the port and give humanitarian aid," a Nox Army general said telepathically. He just got Nox's orders."Is that so? Then Nox can stop this crisis." Fergus' eyes shone. He had no idea what Nox was planning, but he was the Sovere
Demons were walking the lands of Brundela. Legendary creatures were roaming the streets as if the end of days were here. The resurrected monsters were causing chaos everywhere. When the Titans showed themselves, despair washed over Brundela.There were too many monsters running around. Even after the Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators sent out everyone they had, it still wasn't enough to stop these creatures. The monsters went straight to the council hall, and so did the Titans.The Ice Temple Lord created a Magic Ice Formation and kept using Forbidden Arts and mystical artifacts to fend off the enemies. He had already done his best."You have to do something, Nine-State Lord. I can't hold on much longer!" the Ice Temple Lord said telepathically.Though monsters were about, they were not a threat to the Ice Temple Lord. he could leave anytime he wanted, but he had a deal with Nox. If he were to desert the battlefield, he would face a hell far worse than he could imagine late