All ten generals who were stationed under Nox Army were formidable people, and Quintus was one of them. Their lust for blood was something they learned from Nox. Should anyone cross them, they would be more than willing to destroy them along with their nation.Now, Quintus would lead Black Flag to slaughter Snowground's people. The army was about to mobilize when a thunderous voice boomed overhead, "It's alright. I'm back!"Elation filled Quintus' face. That voice was obviously Nox's. "The lord is back!" An excited Quintus dashed out of the encampment.Black Flag, Dom, and the chained Mario rushed out in excitement as well. However, what they saw next shocked them. A white Snow Wolf King about ten feet tall was traipsing through the snow-covered ground, its head hanging submissively.On its back was Nox, and behind Nox was a beautiful, unconscious silhouette."Dear gods, that snow wolf is gigantic. Look! The lord is on its back!"The border soldiers and Black Flag were stunned to
They thought, 'My gods, a beast this big is kneeling before the lord? Is he a god?'A couple of border soldiers approached and led the Snow Wolf King to the empty room on the left. Before they could go far, Nox said, "Wait.""What do you need, milord?" The soldiers turned around, looking confused.Nox said nothing. Instead, he grabbed the air and grasped the unconscious lady on the wolf's back."Is that a Snowgroundian woman?" The soldiers were surprised to see Nox returning with a Snowgroundian woman. They had no idea why Nox captured her, not even Quintus.Nox opened his hand, and Senami fell with a thud. "Lock her up as well," said Nox. He left Senami behind and went into the encampment.The soldiers had no idea who this woman was, but they obediently did as they were told.When Nox entered the command center, Quintus quickly stood by his side. The Black Flag Army stood on both sides while Mario hung his head low, his hands still chained.Nox immediately noticed Mario's pred
Quintus was raring to go. Alas, Nox shot him down, saying calmly, "There's no need to go that far for these barbarians.""What do you have in mind, milord?" a confused Quintus asked.Nox stood up proudly and looked in Snowground's direction. "Six years ago, I killed my way to their capital alone. I can do that again!"Quintus said with stars in his eyes, "You are a force of nature, milord."Then, Nox and Quintus discussed Imperial City affairs, especially about the Mousses and the Philosophers. Nox killed so many Philosophers and Top Legend Realms back in Old Dragon's Peak. So far, the Mousses had been staying quiet since then.If it weren't for the business with Snowground, Nox would've returned to Imperia and hunted down the Mousses with extreme prejudice.While Nox and Quintus were talking, a border soldier came running in. "Milord, the woman woke up. She even beat up one of our men! She's in solitary confinement and cursing all of us!"Nox frowned. The tempestuous Quintus sh
After the soldiers were gone, Senami looked at Nox with fury in her eyes. "You're finally here, you demon! Release me, or kill me! Why have you imprisoned me?"Nox snorted, and a wave of powerful magick paralyzed Senami up to her neck. She felt like a piece of paper Nox could tear apart any moment. "You think I wouldn't kill you?"The sense of suffocation turned Senami purple. Right before the imprisonment energy would kill her, Nox released it, causing Senami to fall with a thud as she coughed violently.Quintus said coldly, "How dare you talk like that to the lord, you barbarian?"Senami coughed for a long while before she slowly rose to her feet. Her bright blue eyes contained unbound hatred, and they were glaring at Nox, Quintus, and Mario. "Who are you? Why are you antagonizing Snowground?"Quintus answered, "You have no right asking my lord's name!""The general's right. You bastards intrude upon our nation and abuse our people! You must pay for that!" Mario added.Senami
Before Nox could say anything, Quintus blurted, "Senas is nothing.""How dare you insult my father!" said Senami angrily.Quintus added, "And so what if I did? My lord destroyed a million of your elites in Wolven Peak six years ago and blinded that old man in one eye. Tell me, does he remember that?"Senami fell silent. The big battle happened six years ago, and Senami was only fourteen years old. She was still in training at Temple of Light. That battle almost took out her nation.Her father led a million soldiers into Wolven Peak. Alas, none of the soldiers survived. That was Snowground's worst defeat and humiliation they suffered. Senas saw that as the biggest stain of his life.Senami knew all of that. Nonetheless, she burst into sardonic laughter. "So what if your lord was undefeatable? He's dead! Dead!"Ever since Nox fell into the Ocean of Death, everyone assumed he had died, including Senami. However, her answer only made Quintus laugh. Mario joined in as well."What are
Senami was shocked and furious.Nox sneered. "What? You think I should've been an old git?"Senami felt awkward. Yes, she assumed a legend like Nox must be an ancient warrior, but now that she was in his presence, she realized Nox was just about her age.'I…' she thought as shock took over her heart."Even if you're alive, I have nothing to fear! My mentor is the temple's high priest. If he finds out about my imprisonment, he will come after you! All of Snowground's soldiers will go to war with Faeast!" said Senami sharply.Nox laughed. "War? Does your country even have the courage to start a war? I killed my way to your capital alone! Now, I will make you watch as I destroy your whole nation!"Senami demanded, "W-What do you want to do?"Nox crossed his arms over his chest as he said confidently, "You've always wanted to wash the stain of humiliation off your history, haven't you? I shall give you that chance. From now on, you shall be my slave!"Nox made hand seals and put hi
"I am your master, and you are my slave."Those words hit Senami hard, and she crumpled like a wet tissue. No one would think the proud goddess of war would become a slave for Nox."Kneel." Nox would not give her the privilege to wallow in her misery.Senami had no choice. With Nox controlling even her death, she could do nothing against him. Mario and Quintus were filled with glee as they watched her kneel before Nox.Nox looked at Senami and said coldly. "Your nation is filled with shameless bastards. I could've killed you, but I've decided to spare you because of your kindness. However, I will make you watch as Snowground pays for crossing Faeast."Nox waved his hand, and the door of Senami's cage swung open. He released Senami from her confinement as she couldn't do anything. After all, her fate was in Nox's hands.She could run wherever she wanted to, but Nox could kill her with a single thought. The blizzard outside grew stronger, and it plunged Darkbog Mountains into darkn
"They might be the holy land of martial arts, but we have the Temple of Light! We might not have lost if we had them during the battle six years ago!" said a general.Senas smiled bitterly. These generals were young and recently promoted, but only because the older ones were killed in that battle six years ago. "Listen to me. You're still young, and you do not know of the severity of that battle six years ago."Senas' eyes glinted coldly. "However, we will make Faeast pay tenfold one day, that I assure you."Suddenly, a general said, "Lord Senas, I heard Ms. Senami has gone to Darkbog Mountains?""Yes. Although she grew up and trained in the temple, she lacks experience. I sent her to the border so she could understand how Faeastians live and breathe. You need to know your enemy to defeat them, after all," said Senas proudly."A wise decision, Lord Senas. Two more years of training, and Ms. Senami will be the true goddess of war.""She will be!"Senas and the generals were talki
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