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
"I've heard enough. Your daughter saw me naked, get it?"Alexander couldn't believe what he was hearing. His face scrunched up. "What should we do, milord?""How the fuck should I know? Get out!" Nox yelled.Alexander came out of the room, still confused, but he was reminded of their conversation and got excited again. "Wait. Annie said the lord saw her naked, and she saw the lord naked, too. So that means…"Alexander laughed. "I see lady luck is smiling on me and my family." Alexander was gushing with excitement. After all, if his daughter could serve the king, it would be an honor.…Nox had a fitful sleep that night. Every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was Annie's naked body. Her skin was pearlescent, her chest was voluptuous, and her legs were slender.The image of that frustrated Nox. Annie, of course, lost sleep as well. Every time she closed her eyes, all she could see was Nox's manly body and the dragon head tattoo on his back.Annie pulled her blanket over
"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
"He couldn't even kill Nameless, and he only became an Ascendant through the Heavenly Dao's blessing. However, I can already summon the High Heavens' spiritual energy! How will you cut me down now?" With the spiritual energy he summoned, the enemy leader stirred the clouds, and Nox's will-of-the-sword was getting haywire.Nox scoffed. "The Heavenly Dao's blessing? You think he managed that because of a blessing? And you call yourself the leader of the path of the martial. You know nothing.""And why do you say so?" the enemy leader asked solemnly.Nox took a deep breath and stared at the enemy leader. "The heavens gave me glory, and not even I would say I am blessed by the Heavenly Dao. The founder ascended to save Faeast's people. He wanted someone from the High Heavens to kill Nameless. Answer me this: if you don't have enough power, would you challenge the Heavenly Dao for your faction?"Nox challenged, "If you fail an ascension, you will be destroyed, and that includes your sou
"So, your student's here. If he was one moment later, you'd be dead," the black-robed man said, sneering.Achille did not look happy at all. He looked at Nox with chastise in his eyes. Nox was worried about him. If he didn't show up, Achille would die."This is no sparring session, master. This is about the people of the world. If you want to spar with someone, Dominic and Voltaic are your real rivals. If you want to fight them after this, I won't stop you," said Nox.That managed to calm Achille down. He felt ashamed. "Heavens, my mindset was a mess just now. I thought I could face death calmly, but…""Every living being will try their best to survive, you told me that. We only sacrifice ourselves if the outcome is worth it. Now that I'm here, sacrificing yourself is just being stupid," said Nox.Achille sighed, but he was glad that his student could be so understanding about so many things. It was his honor. "Very well, then we shall kill this leader. You're right. This is no sp
Black Tortoise was stunned. 'So, they're serious?'He stared at the enemies and asked coldly, "Is this offer serious? You'd better not be lying to me.""You think we'd lie? We could trample you easily if we wanted to, but your damn lord is on his way back here!" The captains wanted to surrender immediately, or they might actually die.Black Tortoise was a little hesitant. If Nox was on his way back, he'd never give these people a chance to surrender. That could only mean one thing. The battle was inconclusive, but Aphrodite's plan worked. At least the powerhouses were taken down.The ten powerhouses were the path of the martial's true pillars. The enemies were surrendering without any one of them here, however. That could only mean that something had happened to them."Very well, I accept your terms and offer to surrender. But you'll have to tear down your defenses while the sacred beasts set up a formation," said Black Tortoise.The captains hesitated, but the powerhouses urged
The five powerhouses were persuading and threatening the captain to surrender, but if they did, how would they handle the faction leader's wrath? Left with no choice, they had to tell the captains that the faction leader was dead, and Nox killed him. They had to ask for Aphrodite's help to keep the faction safe."We're surrendering to protect our faction. We need to live if we want revenge. Dying now will mean nothing. Nox will return to Faeast soon, and he will join the fray before you know it. Not even the faction leader is a match for him. You can never even touch him no matter what you do."The captains finally accepted the orders. They would feign a surrender and save whatever power they had left. Jacques was furious."You're surrendering? This is a scam! What if the faction leader isn't dead? What would you do? You'd be traitors! Don't fall for her tricks!"If Nox was really that powerful, the guy who would be commanding their forces here would be Kirin. They were asking the
"Make your choice, or once the battle starts, this opportunity won't come again," Aphrodite urged. They were hesitating, and she gave them an ultimatum. She counted down from three."Three, two, one…"The five stopped hesitating. They'd come in contact with Aphrodite before. She was not the kind of woman who would accept any pleas after she took back her offer. They presented their souls and signed a contract with Aphrodite.Aphrodite smiled evilly. 'They think they can get a new body just because they changed sides? It's not that easy.'Nox had the power to recreate bodies, but the price was dear. When he did it for her last time, it set up a blockade for him on his path to power, or he would've been more than just a One-ring Minor Saint.The five noticed something wrong once the contract was signed, but it was too late for regrets. Aphrodite said coldly, "I want you to tell your faction's men to surrender. Anyone who's preparing to fight or already fighting on the borders, I don
The remaining enemies pulled back their aura and decided to wait and see what would happen. Aphrodite appeared in the formation a while later. Even though she betrayed Nox and killed a lot of Faeast's people, she still gained Nox's trust and took an important position for herself. The enemies did not look happy at all."I have a feeling your family had this all planned out. You played both sides, and no matter who wins, your family benefits," the strongest of the enemy said darkly.Jacques worked for the path of the martial, while Aphrodite returned to Nox. No matter who won the final battle, the Mousses would lose nothing."Whatever you say. You do not have the privilege to play both sides. Nox is on his way to fight your leader. Once the outcome is settled, your choice doesn't matter. Even if your leader wins, even if Nox dies, you can't survive. You have two choices. Self-destruct and end your path of cultivation, or give your soul and atone for your sins like me," said Aphrodite