As Awesome finished speaking, he tossed a blood-soaked head from the Enlarged Storage Pack he was carrying with a flick of his right hand.The severed head rolled across the ground with a thud, leaving all the Blackstones in stunned silence.A head? They stared at the bloodied face, their shock turning to disbelief as they recognized it.Hrimnir froze, his face drained of color. "Lord Goede…" The words escaped his lips in a sorrowful wail.The crowd was stunned."What? Lord Goede?" Salazar rushed forward, and when he saw that the severed head was indeed Goede's, he let out a terrified scream. "Ahhh!"The rest of the Blackstones' elders were equally dumbstruck."That's… That's Lord Goede's head?""H-H-He actually killed Lord Goede?" The elders trembled as they cried out in horror.Awesome smirked. "Well, it looks like you dimwits finally figured it out. That old geezer you called Lord Goede? My boss took care of him! Got a good look now?"The moment those words left his mout
Hrimnir cackled, his terrifying laughter filled with madness and sorrow. Then, he looked at Nox, his eyes red as a beast's. "Even if you are an invincible man, Greenshade, you're not a god! Everything you did to my family today will come back to bite you one day!"He roared, "We're going to kill you even if it's the last thing we do!" Hrimnir shouted, "Men, surround him! We're taking him down, even if it costs us our lives!" He had no choice but to give it all he had.That was the only chance they had at survival. Hrimnir knew that Nox would never let them off.The Blackstones unsheathed their weapons. Even the elders around Hrimnir summoned all their strength and got ready for battle.This battle would decide the fate of their family, so they were prepared for some sacrifice, but they underestimated Nox's strength.Nox looked at the Blackstones. An invisible wave of bloodlust spilled from him, crashing into the Blackstones. "From today onward, the Blackstones are no more," he dec
Nox ignored Hrimnir's shout and pressed down on the Realm Barrier. "Imprison them!" Countless golden beams of light appeared from within the Realm Barrier and fell upon the Blackstones.More screams rippled through the air. Hundreds of Blackstones died, their bodies punctured by the golden beams. It was a massacre. These people were nothing but helpless prey for Nox.Nox had promised a total annihilation of the Blackstones today, and he would keep that promise. The killings continued, the Blackstones screaming in agony. They had conspired with the Mousses and intended to plunge Faeast into chaos. This was a death they deserved. Nox would not spare them.Crimson tears still streaming down his face, Hrimnir could only watch as his family members fell one by one. He knelt on the ground, regretting ever crossing Nox. He should never have sent his men after Nox, and now his family was paying for it.As Nox's killings went on, a loud boom came from the abyss under the cliff in the mounta
The first thing Ethan did after coming out of his century-long isolation was to look up at the sky. "It's been more than a hundred years. Time flies," he muttered. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.Natural energy was absorbed into his body, and they swam at him like waves of the sea. Falco watched with reverence. A long while later, Ethan's eyes snapped open."I have been in isolation for more than a century, and now an invader is culling my descendant as he pleases. Very well, it is time for my vengeance." He looked in the northern direction, his eyes gleaming coldly."You rejected me, Mystia. And now, I would like to see if you can still do the same," he roared and looked at Blackstone Palace. Waves of powerful mental energy shot across the air, charging toward the palace.When the mental energy arrived at Blackstone Palace, Ethan's face fell. "Blast. Thunderlord's Seal from Mystia? That's Dresdia's technique!" he said with a tone of shock and surprise."What's wrong, E
"So, they've finally decided to show themselves." Nox sneered. He could guess who these auras belonged to.Then, a voice in the distance boomed, "Who dares invade our land and kill the people of my family?"The sky behind Blackstone Palace darkened, and a pair of silhouettes appeared in the air. The imprisoned Hrimnir and the remaining elders buzzed with excitement the moment these silhouettes showed up."It's the patriarchs! We're saved!" Hrimnir knelt down. "Hrimnir greets you, patriarchs!""We greet you, patriarchs!" The other elders knelt at the silhouettes.The patriarchs scanned the battlefield coldly. When they saw the bodies of their descendants strewn everywhere and the rubble of their buildings, Falco roared, "Who did this? Show yourself at once!" He was obviously a foul-tempered man."It's them! Greenshade killed so many of us, and he wants to wipe out our family! You have to punish him, lords!" Hrimnir pointed at Nox and Awesome.Falco looked at Nox and Awesome coldl
"Falco, wait!" Ethan said, stopping Falco.Stopped in his tracks, Falco looked at Ethan, his eyes red. He protested, "Ethan! They killed Goede!""I know!" Ethan replied coldly.Though Falco was in sorrow, he could only hold it back when Ethan told him to. He looked at Awesome and Nox coldly. If looks could kill, the two of them would be dead by now. "Just you wait. I swear I will make you wish you were never born! I will avenge my brother!"Awesome chuckled. "Come at me, bro!"After Falco made his threat, Ethan stepped forth. His blood energy was so powerful, it was invisible. He scanned Awesome, and when he noticed the monk was just a Six Paths, a hint of scorn filled his gaze.However, when he shifted his gaze to Nox, his pupils contracted. A terrifying wave of energy was emanating from Nox. Even an ancient warrior like him felt fear welling up in his heart, and he was shaking.'Blast. Who is this brat? How can his aura be so heavy and powerful?' Ethan thought. He could not un
One of those powerhouses was Fiery Ignis, who had the fire to extinguish all life. He had cast Blazing Lotus."You think your mortal eye can discern my power?" Nox sneered.Ethan's heart sank. Nox was speaking the truth. Fiery Lotus Golden Eye was not Blazing Lotus, after all, but Ethan couldn't believe it."Y-You come from Mystia? What is your name?" Ethan asked with horror. Even his tone shifted.The Blackstones' Top Legend Realms, Hrimnir included, were shocked that their patriarch was speaking respectfully to Nox. "Lord Ethan, that's Greenshade! He slaughtered our people and wants to annihilate us all! Please, you must kill him! Avenge us!"The one who spoke was a tanned Top Legend Realm. Ethan swung his right hand, and a wave of dark aura slammed into the elder. His head was sliced off, and he died.The Blackstones were stunned. They could not believe that Ethan would kill one of them. They thought he had gone mad. While they were immersed in their shock, Ethan stepped forth
Ethan gulped, feeling a strong urge to run away. Awesome, on the other hand, was getting impatient. "Oi, you wanna fight or not? This is dragging on."He was running out of patience. They came here today to get rid of the Blackstones, but Ethan would not stop talking and dragging things out. Of course, Awesome was frustrated."You think we're scared of you, brat?" Falco roared, unable to hold back anymore.As he was about to attack, Awesome smiled. "That's more like it. Come at me, old man. I've been waiting all this time!"Irked by Awesome's attitude, Falco attacked. "Give me Goede back, you brat!" As Goede's older brother, Falco was a stronger warrior. His wilted hair billowed as his blood energy flowed, and he pressed his hands against the ground."Earth Dragon!" The ground cracked and rumbled. Then, a dragon the color of soil shot into the skies. Earth Dragon was a secret art among the technique of contraptions.The dragon, dozens of feet long, leaped at Awesome, trying to sw
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