Nox was a little speechless about getting dragged into Nineve's room without his consent.Nineve decided to throw away all pretenses. She did not care if she was unladylike. She came all the way to Qustian Peak just to see the man she loved. Now that they were together, she would seize the chance to take him for herself."Stupid Nox, do you like me?" Nineve blurted right after she closed the door, and what a question it was. She looked at Nox seriously.Nox was flummoxed. "Sorry?""I'm asking you, do you like me?" Nineve repeated herself.Nox was having a little crisis in his mind, facing Nineve. They were childhood friends, and everyone thought they would end up as a couple. Alas, fate had a twist in mind.After he and his mother were exiled sixteen years ago, Nox never saw Nineve again, and now they were reunited. He had no idea how to answer that very abrupt question.A moment of silence later, Nox raised his head, "Why the sudden question, Nineve? You know I've always seen y
"Who's the woman? Tell me! The celeb who hugged you in Imperia? Is that the woman you fell for?" Nineve asked like a madwoman.Nox looked at the agitated princess. "Calm down, Nineve.""Calm down? I've always loved you, but now you're telling me you fell for someone else? It's that celeb, isn't it? Isn't it?" Nineve started crying at the end.Nox knew this would happen the moment he told her the truth. He said, "It's not her.""Then, who is it?" Nineve asked. She thought Nox only dumped her because of that celebrity, so she found it weird that Madison was not the other woman."Her name is Queenie Sanders, and she is in Riverton," Nox answered. It was the truth, and he did it out of resignation."She's in Riverton? And Queenie Sanders is her name?""Yes."Nineve cried as she asked, "What part of her is better than me? Why'd you go for her?""She's not better than you at anything. She doesn't have status or prestige," said Nox truthfully. Queenie was just a girl from a regular f
"It was then, I knew I could not let her down. She's a kind and genuine woman," Nox said. That was the end of the story. When he raised his head, he was met with a tearful Nineve."I did this world right. I did this nation right. I spent my whole life doing the right thing, Nineve. I cannot betray Queenie."Nineve fell silent. Although the princess was a spoiled girl, she was kind under all her layers. In the end, she wiped the tears off her face. "I can see why you chose her." A bitter smile curled her lips."But haven't you forgotten something? I spent my whole life loving you. I traveled to Moravia for more than ten years, despite everyone's objection. I did it all for you. I came all the way to Qustian Peak just to find you…"She sobbed and was a mess of tears. Nox could not betray Queenie, but what about Nineve? Who would patch the void in her heart?Nox looked at the crying Nineve, and he felt his heart breaking into a million pieces. He knew that no matter the choice he mad
Nineve could not calm down. All she had running in her mind was Drunk's advice: take Nox's virginity. Only then could she truly be his woman.As the dress was torn off, Nineve's shoulder was revealed. Her beauty and curves were unparalleled, especially the latter. She had a perfect body, and her skin was glimmering like pearls, yet it was soft and supple.Nineve took her clothes off with one hand while holding Nox in the other, kissing him. Nox was stunned. He just wanted to console Nineve, but instead, he made her passion flare.Nineve's breathing was getting faster, and her clothes were all taken off, revealing her perfect body, long, fair legs, and busty chest before Nox's eyes."Nineve, you can't…" Nox wanted to stop Nineve's antics, but Nineve was already beside herself. She did not care what Nox had to say. Instead, she fell into his embrace and kissed him greedily.Nox was just a man at the end of the day. With a beautiful woman in his embrace, Nox's willpower crumbled in m
When Nox noticed the odd look on her face, he asked in concern, "What's wrong, Nineve?"Nineve shook her head. "It's nothing," she said quickly.Nox had no idea why Nineve was having a stomach ache. He was about to press further, but then he saw patches of red on the sheets, and he froze. Then, he understood what was going on. It was Nineve's first time. So, her stomach hurt a little after their night of passion."Sorry, Nineve." Nox was looking at the red patches.Nineve blushed and covered the patches with the blanket. "Don't apologize to me. I'm yours, after all."Nox was a little touched."Stop worrying about me and get up. You have some Snowground bastards to kill." Nineve quickly turned around and changed into new clothes in case Nox started worrying too much.The lovers got changed and washed themselves up. Since Nineve wasn't bringing up last night's events, Nox would not talk about it either. After all, it was hard to bring this up.After breakfast, Nineve was finally
Three days later, a dashing silhouette was leaping through Darkbog Mountains, appearing in the desert area of the mountain range. This man was none other than Nox. Although the mountain range was a few thousand miles away from Darkbog Mountains, it was nothing for someone like Nox.The ground shook when Nox landed. "Finally here." Nox looked at the endless expanse sharply. He fought Snowground's troops in these mountains, and a million of their elites lay dead in these peaks.Now, Nox had returned for blood once more. This mountain range was almost endless, and Nox was heading to the borders of the mountains. That was where Faeast's army was stationed, as well as Snowground's.Nox leaped once more and cannoned into the mountain range. There were a lot of native tribes living inside, and most of them led primitive lives. In the distance, a tribe that lived in yurts stood. They were the Ertson Tribe.This tribe had existed for a few hundred years, but it was not a big one. There were
As the soldiers chased the goats out, a middle-aged woman charged up to them. "Those are my goats! You can't take them!"A Snowground soldier kicked her down. "Don't get in my way, bitch!"The kick did not dampen the woman's spirits. Instead, she grabbed the soldier's leg. "Let my goats go, you animals! Give them back!"The woman was no match for these soldiers. The soldier smacked the woman's head with his gun's handle, causing blood to trickle from the woman's head."Mom!" the woman's child screamed in fear."You should feel honored I'm taking away your stuff, Faeast bastards! How dare you stop me!"The Snowground soldiers laughed raucously at the weak villagers. None of them dared to stop these bandits.The leader said, "Take these goats back!"The Snowground soldiers started corraling the goats onto the jeeps. Suddenly, a voice said, "Hold it right there, Snowground bastards!"The one who spoke was the tanned old man, Dom. He was the tribe's chief and the only guardian of
Since the soldiers wanted to fight, Dom said, "Come at me, then."The boy beside him looked at him with concern. "Grandpa, your leg's not healed yet!"Dom smiled and patted the boy's head. "Don't you worry. I can still kill these bastards." He stepped forth.The soldiers laughed derisively when Dom actually took them up on their challenge. The leader said, "So, who wants to play with the old man?""I'll do it." A burly soldier stepped forth. He handed his gun to his companion and strode ahead. A saber hung from his belt.The soldier unsheathed his weapon and sneered at Dom. "I'm going to wash my blade with your blood, old man!""Shut it, you Snowground bastard! We're settling this here and now!" said Dom sharply.The soldier said no more. He held his saber level to his chest and swung it at Dom's head. It was evident he wanted this battle over with immediately.Dom held up his saber and blocked it. The metals clashed, and sparks flew."Did you just stop my attack, old man?" Th
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