The moment Mario revealed that he was the real deal, Sark sneered venomously. Though he lost more than twenty men, there were only two invaders. If they could capture the commanding general, they would gain a ton of merit.Besides, Mario was the one who started the offense. He thought they had a good point to stand on should they try to capture Mario.Sark sniggered. "You're as brave as they say you are. All you bring is one unit, and already you're attacking our encampment and killing innocents? This might start a war, General Bender."Mario laughed maniacally."What are you laughing at?" Sark asked sharply."Your idiocy! I can't believe you'd threaten to start a war! Back then, our army slaughtered so many of your people, that your nation almost died! What makes you think you have the power to start a war with us?"Mario's insult enraged Sark and his soldiers. The big battle was the worst humiliation Snowground had ever suffered, so everyone avoided bringing it up. The legendar
Nox held his right hand face up to the sky, and a whirlpool of lightning bolts appeared in the dark sky. Countless lightning bolts gathered in the whirlpool. This was Thunderlord's Seal.As the whirlpool appeared, Nox swung his hand down. "Destroy them!"Lightning bolts the size of an adult's arm rained down on the encampment, covering it in flashes of light. The terrifying bolts struck the Snowground soldiers, turning them into charred corpses. Even the encampment was demolished along the way.Nox did not look like a human now. Instead, he was a god of lightning. He destroyed everything in his path with a single blow. This was the legendary Lord Nox.Mario looked at the charred corpses strewn across the encampment, or what was left of it, anyway. The ground was darkened from the rain of lightning bolts. His jaw slackened at the sight of this spectacle.Nox had taken out a whole encampment of vanguards with a single blow. Excited, Mario gushed, "Long live the lord!" He once again
As the report was made, the dozen or so staff generals in the command center shouted and stood up."A Faeastian powerhouse? Damn them! They've never attacked us since the big battle! What are they doing now? Are they mad? How dare they attack our encampments and kill our soldiers?" an armored soldier roared."Did they find out that we're conspiring with the families?" a soldier asked."Impossible. Our dealings with the Blackstones were done in secret. It could not have been leaked. Besides, the spies we planted on their side gave no news about a leak," another general said."But who's attacking us, then? How many of them are there?" a general asked.The soldier who came in answered, "Our men claim that there… there are only two.""What?""Two?""Damn them! There are only two of them, and they took down four encampments in an hour?" the general in the lead roared."Yes, general."All the generals in the command center looked grim. Faeast was a nation made up of powerful warrio
"What… What the hell is that?"The generals from Snowground, who had rushed from the command center, felt their legs turn to jelly as they stared up at Nox, who stood tall in the sky."Could he be the one who invaded our camp?" one of them stuttered tremulously, fear lacing their tone."Yes! It has to be him!""Hurry, get the artillery and machine gun units ready! Shoot that b*stard down!"With each general barking their orders, the entire camp, numbering over a thousand soldiers, began their assault on Nox.Meanwhile, Nox remained completely unfazed. This was already the fifth Snowground camp he had set his sights on destroying today.These Snowground barbarians dared to invade the borders of Faeast and openly plunder its lands. Such crimes were utterly unforgivable! The only way to make them understand their folly was through bloodshed.Nox, who was high up in the air, became the Grim Reaper incarnate with his white outfit."Snowground savages, today is the day you die!"He
After all, could Nox even be considered human if even these heavy cannons couldn't kill him?"D*mn Faeastian! Let's see if you can survive this!""Hahaha! Don't worry! These cannons could blast even a true Top Legend Realm warrior of Faeast to bits. He had it coming!""Exactly! There's no way he's coming out of this in one piece!"While the Snowground soldiers were celebrating, thinking their enemy had met his end, Mario stood some distance away. His face was stark white as he stared at the thick smoke and ash that engulfed Nox in the sky."Milord…" he called out, his voice trembling. His legs buckled beneath him, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud.He had seen it with his own eyes—heavy armor-piercing shells raining down, detonating right near Nox. So, he had also arrived at the conclusion that it was all over for Nox.After all, who could survive an onslaught like that?Tears of despair welled up in his eyes and spilled down his cheeks.He never imagined that he would
The second his Mountainshift was unleashed, the very earth beneath the military camp suddenly split wide open, fissures several yards wide snaking across the ground with a thunderous crack. As the cracks widened, countless buildings within the camp began to collapse, tumbling into the yawning chasms below.Nox thrust his hand toward the earth once more. A massive slab of ground, several yards wide, was lifted into the air with a deafening roar.He hoisted the chunk of earth high above as he commanded, his gaze cold and unyielding, "Die!"The crumbling land crashed upon the military camp with a resounding boom, flattening everything in its path.The earth for miles around trembled violently, even the distant mountains quivered under the shockwaves. Nox's Mountainshift had obliterated the entire military camp.The Snowground soldiers, their generals, tanks, weapons—everything was gone in the final explosion that shook even the heavens.The tremors continued for several minutes befo
However, Nox merely said, "I don't blame you. I asked you to leave because I have some personal matters to attend to after this.""Personal matters?" Mario was startled."Yes. So, why don't you go back first?" Nox suggested without disclosing too much information.Given his knowledge of Nox's supreme fighting skills, Mario knew Nox wouldn't be in any danger even if he were alone. Thus, after a brief pause, he took the advice. "Milord, since you want me to leave first, I shall return to the encampment and wait for you."He bowed respectfully to Nox and said, "I shall take my leave now."Mario left.The place was still snowing, and the storm remained howling.Snowground's military camp, which was 100,000 square feet wide and once stationed with more than 2,000 troops, had now turned into a ruin.Nox calmly glanced around the camp. His eyes burst with golden beams. At the same time, he activated his Divine Sense, which covered the entire area within a radius of over six miles like
Approximately 50 miles away from Nox, a group of mighty Snowground troops were seen marching toward him.These troops were completely different from the ones that Nox had killed before. Each of them was tall and brawny.Moreover, they only dressed in animal skins in such freezing weather. In fact, some were even topless.Instead of wielding modern-day firearms, each held a deadly giant ax.As they marched, the group of about 600 troops looked exactly like the giants portrayed in the book.Furthermore, upon a closer look, the pupils of these troops carried a bloodthirsty rune beam.This group of troops was none other than the berserkers, Snowground's most famous group of warriors.The berserkers were Snowground's exclusive class of force and hailed from the nation's most powerful place of worship, the Temple of Light.According to legend, every baby boy born in Snowground would be sent to the Temple of Light for inspection. Once passed, the boy would be taken into the temple and
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