Nobody saw how he moved. Nobody saw how he attacked. All they saw was a silhouette blurring around them, and then the screams started. All the disciples were sent barreling across the air.Not even a moment had gone by since Simon gave his command, and the fight was over before it barely began. The disciples were rolling on the ground, moaning in pain. Simon stared at the disciples in shock, his mind blank.'What kind of nightmare did we cross?' he wondered.After Nox was done with the disciples, he looked at Simon. "Your turn."Simon took a step back, rivulets of sweat pouring down his forehead. He kept moving backward, and with a quavering voice, he asked, "W-Who are you? We've never crossed you, so why are you—"Once again, Nox turned into a blur. Before they knew it, he was already standing in front of Simon. He grabbed Simon by his throat and lifted him off the ground."Listen up. I don't care who you are or where you come from. If you come after Queenie again, I will kill a
George put out his cigarette. "No matter what, we can't let him stay at our house any longer.""But what about Queenie?" asked Yvette."I'll talk to her. Don't you worry," said George.…Queenie's room was seized by silence. Ever since they came back, she'd been staring at Nox weirdly. Nox wondered why that was."Why are you staring at me, Queenie?"Queenie said nothing. A moment later, she asked, "Nono, what kind of work did you use to do?""Me?" Nox was surprised by the question about his past."Yeah.""Why do you ask?" Nox turned around, smiling at Queenie.A pause later, Queenie said, "It's just… Well, you fight really, really well.""I fight really well?" Nox arched an eyebrow."Yeah. The Thunder Dojo guys are trained in the martial arts, but you beat them back easily," said Queenie. "I thought you used to be a mechanic, but now you feel more like a professional bodyguard."Nox almost spewed.Queenie continued, "Tell me, Nono. Were you a bodyguard? Did you wear a bla
"That lad beat all of you black and blue? I can't believe I taught a bunch of fools!" Timothy yelled. His eyes were bulging, his face was purple, and he was venting his fury at his disciples.The disciples were kneeling before him. They were the same ones who got beaten up a few hours ago."We're sorry, Master, but the punk's too strong. We're no match for him," Simon said.Timothy roared, "You have the gall to say that? There is no way a greenhorn like him can be that strong! You think he's stronger than me?" He stomped on the tile below, and it started to break.Simon quickly added, "No, he's no match for you, of course!""Fine. Take me to him, then. I'd like to see the face of the man who insulted my dojo!" Timothy screeched.He was going to seek out Nox himself, but then a man's voice rang out at the doorstep. "Save it. I'm already here."The disciples froze up. "Who said that?" In surprise, they turned around.A dashing, imposing silhouette stood at the entryway. Everyone
Timothy had been practicing Aggrofist for nearly thirty years, and Nox's insolence enraged him. "Get on your knees and apologize to my disciples, or you're not getting out unscathed."Timothy pushed down on the rosewood table before him, and he left a mark of his palm on it. His strength was decent, but Nox merely grinned."And what if I refuse?"Timothy shot up from his seat. "Then you're asking for it!" he roared and charged ahead.He pounced on Nox like a panther, lashing his fists out at Nox, but Nox stood still. He moved a step, and the punch was easily dodged. Timothy grunted and hurled another punch, but alas, he missed again.Again and again, Timothy attacked, but he couldn't even touch Nox. Instead, he wore himself out. Timothy was speechless. "He's standing right there. Why couldn't I touch him?"Timothy was a Combatant, and he'd been practicing Aggrofist for so long. He might not be an expert, but at least he was a Combatant. Yet he couldn't even touch Nox after a bout
Nox slowly asked, "So, do you still want to fight?"Even though he was in pain, Timothy said, "No, I surrender.""Very well. Then do you confess that you allowed your disciples to push people around just because you have the power to terrorize everyone here?""Yes, I confess!" said Timothy tremulously. Tears were almost streaming down his cheeks."Then do you have any complaints about your broken arms?" asked Nox."N-No."Nox said coldly, "Good. At least you know your place. Listen up. If you ever allow your disciples to push people around or harass the Sanders Family again, broken arms will be the least of your worries."Nox was about to leave, but a trembling Timothy said, "A minute, please."Nox stopped in his tracks and turned around. "What? You have a grudge?""No, of course not. I just want to know who you are. And are you a Great Combatant? A rude question, I know, but can you answer me?"Nox smirked. He said nothing. Instead, he swung his right hand, and a blade made
"Fine. You're making a choice. Us, or him!" George said angrily.Queenie sobbed. "Please don't make me do this, you two!"George would not budge. He would not stop until Nox was kicked out of the house. Just when Queenie was about to make a forced choice, Nox couldn't hold it anymore. He came in."Nono?" Queenie gasped, staring at Nox with tearful eyes.George and Yvette looked at Nox, and they took a step back. Nox said nothing. All he did was look at Queenie with pity. He said, "Listen to your folks, Queenie. I might have to leave for a while. After all, I've been here for too long."Queenie screamed, "What are you talking about, Nono? Are you going to leave me?"Nox smiled bitterly. He had to do this for Queenie's own good. "Yes." He nodded."What should I do if you leave? I thought we promised to be together forever!" Queenie said.Nox smiled and patted Queenie's head. "Don't worry, I'm just moving out for a while. It's not like I'm leaving forever."Queenie was still relu
Nox and Alexander were in the Rolls-Royce. Alexander sat with Nox, quiet as a servant. Nox was staring outside the window. Not too long later, they arrived at Watercloud Villa."Milord, I understand this is not the best place, but please make do for the night. I shall find someplace better come tomorrow." Alexander got out of the car and opened the door for Nox.Nox nodded. Watercloud Villa was a resplendent place. This was Alexander's private property, and he spent 75 million on it. Nox, however, found it the same no matter where he stayed.Alexander gave him the best room in the villa, with a mountain view to boot. It was a gigantic room decked out with a pool, hot spring, and entertainment. "Is this room to your liking, milord? If you prefer someplace else, I can make the arrangements," said Alexander.Nox didn't mind. "This is alright.""Very well. Please rest well, milord." Alexander left.Nox stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, staring at the mountains outside. He was
They saw each other naked. Annie slammed the door shut and backed away, her cheeks red. Three seconds later, she shouted, "Who are you, you bastard? Why are you in my bathroom?"Nox was speechless. He wondered, 'What's going on? Why did a naked lady barge into my bathroom?'They quickly changed into their clothes, especially Annie. She had never been so embarrassed before. Not only did she see a man butt naked, but she also wasn't wearing anything. She thought, 'God, he saw everything.' She wanted to hide in a hole.Nox quickly dried himself and came out after changing into his clothes. He, too, was speechless. Alexander arranged this room for him, and yet a naked girl showed up. He mused, 'Did Alexander do this for me?'Hearing the commotion, Alexander hurried in, only to see his furious daughter in the room. "Annie?" He was flummoxed.Seeing her father walk in, Annie pointed at Nox furiously and roared, "Who's this bastard, Dad? Why is he in my bathroom?"Nox also asked Alexand
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