Nox watched Nineve kill, and he frowned. Even he was surprised that Nineve would kill Horatio.Drunk pouted, holding back his laughter. However, he was thinking, 'Well, Your Highness, that was a wonderful move. Tossing the tool aside once he's outlived his usefulness. Quite a smart move, I must say.'Poor Horatio would never figure out why the princess killed him. He lay in his blood, his eyes filled with dismay and anger. Then, he died.The one who shouted first was Awesome. "Holy shit, that lady is awesome. I like her!" He laughed. "I have a sister back in Mystia, and she's every bit as fierce as this one. They're like two peas in the pod!"Awesome stared at Nineve with excitement in his eyes, gushing to Bear and the others. "Bear, who is she? Tell me? She's so beautiful and fierce!"Awesome thought he was falling in love again. After all, he wasn't expecting women like Nineve to be out here. He loved her."Awesome, don't tell me you like her." Bear looked at Awesome speechless
The Warringtons and the Magickas inhaled sharply. No one dared to speak. They looked at Nox with horror. After all, they were scared of him."Lord Nox, we've never crossed you. The Blackstones were the ones behind this. Please, don't blame the innocent!" Ezra said."We're the same, Lord Nox!" a Warrington representative quickly said. "You saw how the bastard tried to drag us in, but we refused!"Nox said calmly, "Don't worry, I don't kill innocents."Everyone felt calmer. "However, I must know this. Are the families preparing for a rise to power?" Nox looked at the Magickas and the Warringtons coldly.The two families fell silent. A rise to power had always been the Philosophers' dream. The Warringtons, the Magickas, the Confucians, the Myrtles… They were all the same.However, Nox's taboo stopped them for six years. They would be lying if they said they had no complaints. After all, they wanted to rise to power. That was why the Magickas and the Warringtons sent representative
It did not take long for Nox's allies to kill the remaining families' people. The only ones left were the Warringtons and the Magickas. They watched with fear and horror, yet they should be relieved. They had made the right choice, after all.The choice they made ensured their survival and their families' continuation. After Quintus and his friends killed the remaining rebels, Nox turned around and looked at the grove in the distance.Noticing Nox staring at the grove, Nineve asked, "What are you looking at, Nox?""Nothing. Nineve, you stay with Quintus and the guys. I'll be back in a minute." He leaped into the air and flew toward the grove."Hey, where are you going, stupid Nox?" Nineve shouted at the leaving Nox.Drunk came over to her, smiling. "Don't worry, Your Highness. I think he sensed something." He looked at the grove as well."What do you mean, Drunk? What can he sense? We're in the middle of nowhere," Nineve said.Drunk was still smiling, but his eyes were narrowed.
Seeing Nox’s cold expression, Claude quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. "He didn’t mean any harm, Nox. Don’t speak to him like that.""That’s right, Nox!" Winston chimed in.However, Nox remained cold and said, "I’ve said before. Ever since the day I left, I have cut ties with the Greenshade family!""This..." Claude felt chills run down his spine.They knew very well how deeply it scarred Nox when Daniel drove Nox and his mother out of the family sixteen years ago. Later, Nox’s mother even died on New Year’s Eve! During that time, as a father, Daniel never showed up even once.Thus, Nox loathed Daniel and the entire Greenshade family to the core. To him, it was the Greenshade family who killed his mother.Just as Claude was about to say something, Daniel suddenly spoke up. "Both of you leave now. Let us have some time alone."Claude and Winston looked up at Daniel and then at Nox. In the end, they sighed and nodded. "Alright." With that, the duo left.Soon, only Da
Nox didn’t look at him, nor did he say goodbye. He just stood there silently like a stone statue. The mountain breeze blew through Nox’s hair. Nox lowered his head and glanced coldly at Rakshasa Harvester’s corpse. Then, a golden lotus flame flickered in his eyes.In that split second, the Rakshasa Harvester’s corpse was burned into ashes.After the body was burned to ashes, Nox turned around and walked away....The battle at Old Dragon's Peak was over. Unfortunately, this famous tourist destination had now become a ruin. Even the Starcatcher, which had stood for a thousand years, had completely collapsed into rubble.Among the ruins, people stood there chatting and laughing. On the other hand, Nineve stood aside while silently waiting for Nox.Today, she felt conflicted. Initially, she wanted to take revenge on Nox, but when the latter was really in danger, she began to regret her decision! Now that Nox was safe and sound, she couldn’t help but feel hesitant again, especially w
Given his sharp-witted nature, Awesome immediately understood what was up after hearing Nineve's question.While scratching his bald head, Awesome thought, 'It looks like Princess Nineve really has a huge crush on the boss. Obviously, she is probing me for information now. No way! Boss is someone I highly respect. I can't screw him over! I must assist him well and be his most helpful sidekick.'After having such a thought in his mind, Awesome immediately said sensibly, "Princess Nineve, that's where you're wrong. Although Boss is surrounded by many beautiful women, he seems to be into you the most."'What?' Nineve gasped inwardly upon hearing that.She widened her eyes in shock, and her face wore a disbelieving look as she asked, "You're telling me that stupid Nox Greenshade loves me?""Yes, that's right. Let me tell you, Princess Nineve. Boss actually cares about you. In fact, he kept saying your name in his sleep last time. He even personally told us that you are his future wife
All the gloom in Nineve's heart finally vanished after she was bamboozled by Awesome.Currently, she felt happy and loved.She felt happy because it turned out that Nox cared about her so much.She felt loved because Nox even gave her a love token.Just when Awesome was fooling Nineve, Bear ran toward him eagerly."Hey, Awesome, what were you chatting to Princess Nineve about?"Looking at Nineve, whose face was filled with joy, Awesome sighed deeply before replying, "It's nothing. I'm just doing my job and providing boss some supplementary support.""Supplementary support? What the hell are you talking about?" Bear was confused.However, Awesome didn't bother to explain further."Say, Awesome, is that the Garner Ring in Princess Nineve's hand? The ring you said can store things in it before? Why did you give it to Princess Nineve?! Damn it! You said you were going to give it to me before!"At this moment, Bear suddenly spotted the Garner Ring in Nineve's hand."Shh! Shut up!
It was Nox. He had returned.His comrades immediately approached him and greeted him, "Milord!"Glancing at everyone present, Nox asked Quintus, "Is everything settled?""Yes, milord. All the remaining members of the families have been killed," Quintus replied."Good," Nox responded flatly."Milord, how should we deal with these two families?"Suddenly, Quintus turned his gaze to the Magickas and the Warringtons.The faces of the members of the Magickas and the Warringtons, who stood on the side, instantly turned pale when they heard what Quintus asked. One by one, they looked at Nox in horror.They feared they would all be dead today if Nox replied, "Kill them."After glancing coldly at the members of the Magickas and the Warringtons, Nox strode over.Seeing that Nox was approaching them, the Magickas and the Warringtons were all so frightened that they couldn't help but fall back."Please spare us, Lord Nox! The Magickas didn't do you wrong," Ezra involuntarily begged in f
Three months later, Nox declared Faeast as the leader of all nations, ushering in a true era of peace and prosperity. Then, he abdicated the throne, passing the throne to Nineve. Nox proclaimed that this nation was neither the Greenshade nor the Limerent family's, but a world that belonged to its people.One year later, Nox and Queenie lounged under the warm sun on the sandy shores of the Ocean of Death, enjoying a rare moment of tranquility. The world had finally settled into peace, allowing them to take a well-deserved rest."Nono, what's Aphrodite up to?" Queenie asked, her brows furrowed as she leaned against Nox. "Is she planning something shady again? She's been building alliances all over like she wants to imitate the Three-Eyed Empress.""Death changes people," Nox replied calmly. "Don't worry about her. She knows exactly what she's doing."Old Aphrodite would've killed Jacques and run off to save herself without a second thought. Instead, she spared him, stripped his cul
The Nine-State Crucible hovered majestically over the heavens, drawing all the spiritual energy from the Nine States and Five Domains into itself. As the ultimate artifact of Faeast, the crucible was unmatched—a legendary relic that had never known defeat.The origins of the Nine-State Crucible were shrouded in mystery. No one knew who forged it nor why it disappeared over the ages. For centuries, many dismissed it as a mere myth. Yet now, it reappeared, proving its existence—and, by extension, the truth of all the ancient legends tied to it.The sight left every cultivator present in awe, bowing in reverence to the artifact."The ancient sovereigns of Faeast forged the Nine-State Crucible to safeguard the Nine States and Five Domains. "Its power ensures that Ascendants cannot interfere with the mortal realm. It has crushed even Ascendants in the past, and you, still merely a mortal cultivator, think you can stand against it? I promised to crush you, and I will!"With Nox at it
However, only Nox himself could sever the celestial providence. Only by cutting off the Celestial Lord's celestial providence could Faeast's providence be restored to its peak."Damn it! Nox Greenshade! Do you really think you can defy the heavens? I didn't want to damage my cultivation, but it seems I have no choice but to go all out! You think a one-ring Minor Saint can defeat me? I am the Celestial Lord—the apex of mortals, the Great Saint of Dao and Virtue, ordained by the heavens themselves!"The Celestial Lord's furious roar resonated across Mystia, drawing in vast waves of spiritual energy from the realm that converged upon him alone."Great Saint of Dao and Virtue? If the so-called heavens of the Transcendent Firmament made you, it only proves that even they have failures," Nox retorted coldly.Even the Celestial Lord, enraged as he was, could scarcely believe Nox's audacity—daring to disparage the mighty figures of the Transcendent Firmament."I am indeed a one-ring Minor
'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