Bronson said, "I see you're also a chosen one, just like me. The question is, why? Why did the tokens choose us?""I do not know, but the fact remains that we are chosen."Bronson sighed. "It has been two thousand years since my death, and now I am met with a youngling far beyond my imagination," he lamented."Very well. We have met, and thus you are worthy. This remnant of my spirit is running on fumes. I assumed my legacy would vanish with me, but you appeared just as I was about to lose all hope. It doesn't matter whether it's coincidence or fate as I shall pass on my legacy to you."Bronson continued, "My hope is for you to guard Faeast and drive off all the invaders. Use these tokens and give the nation eternal peace. Will you accept this legacy? Will you use the secrets within these tokens to grant Faeast the peace it deserves?"Bronson's voice was loud, strong, and thunderous. He stared at Nox with unblinking eyes. It was as if he wanted to see through Nox's very soul. In t
"Dominance of the Dragon's Soul?" The very name of the weapon stirred excitement in Nox's soul."I now entrust this spear to you. Use it to protect this nation," the spirit remnant thundered solemnly.Nox looked at the powerful spear and promised, "Thank you for the legacy, Mr. Hoffman. I will not let you down.""I trust you will not. I have told you, we are fated to meet. My spirit will disappear soon. Unravel the tokens' mystery if you can. That is my other wish before I leave this plane."The spirit turned opaque. It was just as he said. He would disappear soon. The moment Nox laid his eyes on Bronson, he knew Bronson would vanish forever. "Do you have any more wishes to fulfill, Mr. Hoffman?"Nox had no idea what to say. So, he could only do his best to help Bronson fulfill his wish. Bronson shook his head. "My biggest wish was to destroy the invaders and protect Faeast. Now, I have no more wishes to fulfill."The spirit remnant started to grow transparent. In the end, it was
As the pictures of the manual slowly swam into Nox's mindsea, he felt a powerful manual springing into existence out of nowhere. It was none other than the Ultimate Moon Elephant Manual.In the past, Nox had spent his time cultivating the Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual. Now, he had acquired a new manual. As a result, he now had the Ultimate Sun and the Ultimate Moon in his arsenal. Dragons reigned supreme in the waters, while elephants ruled the lands. Should their powers combine, it would give birth to formidable strength.Nox could not imagine how powerful he would become after mastering it. All he could tell was that his Ascended Immortal aura was already buzzing once he came into contact with the new manual."The mantra alone roused my Ascended Immortal aura. It is strong enough to be on par with Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual." Nox's eyes shone with excitement.Nox studied the manual in his mindsea, and the whole thing was imprinted within. Once the imprint was finished, the glimmerin
The barrier enveloped the hall like a cage. This barrier could not only stop anyone weaker than Legend Realm but it could also cut off all potential distractions. That way, Nox could focus on the new manual without any worries.After that, Nox looked at the tokens before him. "Now, I can finally begin." The Ultimate Sun Dragon Energy roared. At the same time, the pictures of Ultimate Moon Elephant Manual played in his mind like a movie.Cultivation would take a long time. Awesome had returned to Imperia while Nox was busy with his cultivation. A monk in a patched kasaya and a shabby backpack strolled within the bustling city. He gained a lot of attention, especially from the pretty ladies."Look at that little baldy! He's so cute! He's cosplaying as a monk?""Yeah, he is!""Man, people would do anything for fame. They'd even cosplay as a beggar?""Ugh, people these days. They would do anything for money.""Yeah, you have a point."Awesome heard all the whispers target right at
However, Awesome got over his little fugue quickly. "Heh, they're nothing but ordinary women. Madison and the princess are beautiful and talented." He spat, "If I'm going to find myself a lady, I'm learning from the boss. I'm going to find the best of the best, not these."This time, he was truly over the lack of attention. "Wonder what Bear's doing while I was gone. Maybe he found some nice clubs?" The thought of clubs put a spring in Awesome's steps, and he quickly went home.Within the courtyard of Nox's late mother's home, right on the outskirts of Imperia, two beautiful silhouettes were sparring. One was a curvy woman in a red dress while the other was in a tracksuit. Nevertheless, it did not hide her beautiful face and perfect body.The ladies were none other than Madison and Redsleeve. Ever since Madison took up Nox's offer, her physique was starting to develop. Now, she spent a lot of time cultivating. She must become stronger no matter the cost. Only then could she be worth
The voice interrupted the ladies' sparring session. Bard, Keith, and the others cocked their head toward the familiar voice's direction while Bear leaped off his chair. "Holy shit, they're back!" The group ran out.Awesome came in happily, his bald head shining brightly. "I spent the whole night on the way back. Miss me?" said the monk smugly.Bear quickly grabbed Awesome's shoulder. "Of course, I miss you. Uh, why are you alone? Where's the lord?" Bear asked curiously, noticing that Awesome was alone.When the others realized that Awesome had returned alone and Nox was nowhere to be found, they looked at him with surprise, especially Madison."Oh, the boss is still at Qustian Peak. He told me to return without him." Awesome went into the courtyard."What? The lord's still at Qustian Peak?" Bear sounded surprised.Awesome took a seat. "Yeah.""What? Why'd he stay back? I thought you guys got rid of the Blackstone bastards," said Bear.Awesome noticed everyone was looking nervou
Awesome made some hand seals and pointed at his ESP. A beam of light fell on it, and he turned it upside down, shaking out the contents.A mountain of precious metal, jewelry, ancient relics, paintings, and gemstones fell out. Everyone stared at the mountain of treasures in dumbfounded wonder. Even Madison and Redsleeve could not believe what they were seeing.Jewelry was strewn everywhere, and there was enough to fill a whole truck. There were antiques and gemstones in the pile as well. Bear was the first to snap out of it, leaping toward it like a man dying of starvation."Holy shit, Awesome! Where did you get all these? My gods!"Everyone was staring at Awesome with wide eyes. None expected the monk to come up with so much expensive stuff."Looted it from the Blackstone vault." Awesome grinned."You looted their vault?" Everyone was speechless."Duh. I mean, they're part of the Philosophers. Those families have lived for more than a thousand years. Of course, they're loaded.
While Awesome and Bear got out to play, roaring laughter graced the halls of the Greenshade abode. "Good news, Daniel!"Claude and Winston came in quickly, looking happy and jovial. It seemed that something fantastic had happened. Daniel was in the hall, going through an ancient book. He placed it down. "You have news from Qustian Peak?""Yes, and it went just like you predicted, Daniel. Nox has wiped out the Blackstones, including their patriarchs!" gushed Claude."I see," Daniel said calmly. This was not the excited reaction Claude was looking for.Claude was surprised by the complete lack of reaction as he blurted, "Why aren't you more excited, Daniel? He destroyed a Philosopher and their patriarchs all by himself. Who else in Faeast can do that?"Daniel smiled. "I'm not excited because I knew this would happen.""But you should at least be happy for him," Claude muttered. "This is an honor."Daniel was not acting as Claude expected him to be. Instead, he asked, "Have the oth
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