The goddess of war could not believe she ran into a demon like Nox, but it was too late to go back. The wheels of fate had started to turn. Her fate was in Nox's hands as well, so there was nothing she could do.Grasping her, Nox flew toward Snowground.…The blizzard was growing heavier in Darkbog Mountains. The winds were howling and biting, while the snow was pelting everything that stood in its way. A large troop of Snowground soldiers were driving toward the border.This troop was a spectacle to see. There were hundreds of tanks in the lead, opening the path for everyone behind them. At the end of the troop was armored cars. There were at least ten thousand soldiers here.In the distance, a military jeep was hurtling toward them at a great speed. It screeched to a halt about a few hundred yards away, and two Snowground soldiers hopped out."We have news!" the soldiers quickly shouted.The Snowground troop stopped as well. One of the warriors said sharply, "Who are you? How
The scout answered Senas' question. All the soldiers' faces fell, including Senas'. Hoarsely, he asked, "Is my daughter alive?" He could not care about anything else right now but his daughter.The scout answered, "The survivors claim that she's still alive, general," the scout replied.Senas heaved a long sigh of relief. "Where are they now?" he asked."Since they have destroyed the 11th encampment, they should be at the 12th now."Senas ordered, "Heed my order! Full speed ahead to the 12th encampment! I don't care who the enemy is, but he will pay!" There was fury in his voice.The troop quickly sped up and made their way to the 12th encampment.…Within the Darkbog Mountains, on the Snowground side of the border, flames shot up from within the 12th encampment. The ground was cracked, and the skies were gray. This was hell on earth.Within this hellscape, a silhouette stood among the flames like a god. He was none other than Lord Nox, and before him, tanks that were sliced
While Nox was on his way to Snowground, back in the Gilded Halls in the Imperial City, a silvery voice said, "Why aren't you sending in the troops for stupid Nox, Father? He's facing a nation all by himself?"The one who spoke was the gorgeous Nineve. She was in a red dress and asking her father some questions. Ever since she returned from Qustian Peak, Nineve had been keeping an eye on Nox's every move.It had been nearly a week since Nox went to Snowground, and she was worried.The emperor only smiled. "Why? Are you worried about him?""Of course I am. He's going up against a whole nation alone," Nineve muttered.The emperor smiled. "Don't you worry. We just got a battle report from the front lines. Go through it, and you'll know there's nothing to worry about."The emperor handed Nineve a report that just came from the border. Nineve opened it up, and the report read, 'The lord has razed a dozen Snowground encampments in Darkbog Mountains to the ground and killed more than twe
"Though Snowground is a minute nation, we have to be on guard against the Temple of Light's priests. It's still a risk that Nox is fighting alone." The emperor said, "Douglas, heed my decree.""Yes, Your Majesty!""I hereby order you to lead 400 thousand units of the Northern Army to the border along Darkbog Mountains and assist Nox in destroying Snowground!"Douglas quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"Once Douglas obliged, the emperor looked into the distance with confidence. "It's time to begin."…Snowground was not a big nation. It was around one-tenth of Faeast's size. Because it was located in a freezing land, there were only about a few dozen million or so citizens.Unlike Faeast, there were no states, only cities. Within one city, snow fell, yet the people kept walking onward. This was Sunfall City, and it snowed all year round here.The Snowgroundians were used to the weather, so they were unafraid of the cold. Then, an ear-piercing siren tore through the air of the
Lightning flashed all over Sunfall City. As thunder boomed, all the citizens looked up at the sky in shock.Then, a dashing silhouette came out of the pool of lightning. Nox was here. When the citizens saw him, they were bewildered."Look, someone just came out of the lighting pool!""Is that a human or a god? He walked out of a whole pool of lightning?"The citizens and soldiers were shocked to see Nox coming out of the lightning whirlpool. Following Nox was a beautiful woman. She was Senami, and she was under the control of Nox's Death Seal.Her erstwhile beauty was replaced by a pale, disheveled look, and she trailed behind Nox like a slave."There's another one? What's with that lady? Why did she show up in the sky?"While the citizens were immersed in shock, Nox's eyes shone as he looked at the city. "Not a bad place. This will do." He flew down like a cannonball. When he landed, the citizens retreated in fear.At the same time, Senami descended and stood behind Nox, looki
"You barged into this city and caused a citywide panic, but you want us to back down? Men, take them down!" the leader ordered.The soldiers were about to arrest Nox, but Senami shouted, "No!" She tried to stop them, but it was too late.A wave of sword energy appeared. Before the soldiers could get close, the sword energy sliced through their bodies. The soldiers screamed as their bodies were cut in two."B-But you said you wouldn't kill them!" Senami looked at the corpse and then at Nox, trembling."I said I wouldn't kill civilians, not your soldiers," Nox declared proudly.Senami froze. The soldiers froze as well after witnessing the kill. The leader ordered, "He killed our men in broad daylight! Open fire! Kill them!"The soldiers opened fire, and bullets shot toward Nox. However, these weapons couldn't hurt him at all. Nox swung his arm, and Ultimate Sun Dragon Energy conjured a golden barrier. Nox pushed his hand down. "Die!"Ultimate Sun Dragon Energy deflected the bullet
The moment the old man showed up, martial energy shot out of his body like a pillar. This man was a physique expert. Most warriors broke through to Top Legend Realm through sorcery, and only a few could become Top Legend Realms with the sheer strength of their bodies. However, this man was evidently one of those few Top Legend Realms. Though he was just a Third Layer Firmament, his martial energy's aura was on par with a Five Mountains'.The old man's appearance surprised Senami, and she said, "Goode!"'She knows this man?' Nox thought.Goode looked at Senami. "It relieves me to see you safe, Ms. Senami.""Why are you here, Goode?" Senami asked curiously.Goode was a famous Top Legend Realm in Snowground, and he used to be the military's chief instructor for martial arts.However, Goode had a breakthrough and retired from the military early for isolation. It was surprising to see a legendary Top Legend Realm here.Goode smiled. "I came to search for you on your father's orders
"A physique expert, you say?" Nox chortled. When he was seventeen, Nox had already become an Upper Three with his mastery over his physique alone. However, Goode had no idea about that."I'm asking you a question, boy. Who are you?" The old man was still wary of Nox.Senami quickly answered, "He's the Great Lord of Faeast, Goode! That's Nox!""What? You're Lord Nox?" Goode's face contorted with rage. "Y-You're the Great Lord of Faeast? But they said you died in the Ocean of Death!" He looked at Nox in disbelief.The veteran Top Legend Realm was scared of Nox, apparently."He's still alive, and he's the real Lord Nox. Be careful, Goode!" Senami reminded Goode.Since Nox's identity was exposed, Goode's expression darkened. "You're the one who killed Leron six years ago?""Leron?" Nox frowned."Yes, or better known as Leron the Berserking Lion."That name brought back a memory. He was the first Top Legend Realm Nox killed after entering Snowground six years ago. The man had yello
Nox checked her forehead, and his finger was burned. Not even Nox could explain what was going on with Queenie. He looked at Dominic, but the guy was confused as well.Flame Emperor laughed. "Phoenixes are nothing but legends to you, new one. Though they were rare in my time, they were no legends. They are my clan's emblems. Now that the phoenix's heart has returned, she is subjected to a reincarnation. Should she succeed in her rebirth, she will inherit the blood of the phoenix and become stronger."Fail, and she dies. Even worlds come to an end, let alone the things that live on them. Someday, even the immortal phoenix will fall. I will give you one chance, Queenie. Swear your servitude to me, and I shall help with your rebirth. You are my clan's emblem. Only I can help you gain more power," said Flame Emperor.He still wanted to convince Queenie to join his side. The phoenix was more important than the new Sovereign. Before Nox could say anything, Queenie refused, "Shut it. I kno
He spared the empress so she could watch how he would kill Flame Emperor. That would be torture for her. "How dare you, Greenshade! I only managed to trap him because I had a scheme. Now that he is released, not even I am a match for him. He now has all my power, and you think you can kill him? Dream on!"Youre dead!" she screeched, her face contorted with rage.Golden Saint power spilled out of the mountain. Unlike Nox's burning energy, this Saint power felt cold underneath. The Saint power swept through the desolate land and turned it colder than ever."You've finally come to your senses, empress. I told you your talent's not enough to fulfill your ambition. Taking a shortcut would only hurt yourself in the end. Worry not. Since you've given me your power, I will kill Nox for you. He's not the only one. The first thing I will do after I return to Faeast is to kill the Greenshades," said the voice.The mountain exploded, turned into debris. Queenie was sent flying away, and she s
Now flew up and hovered in the air. He summoned Yin and Yang energy, and his fingers danced as he made a talisman. The moment the talisman showed up, the empress was shaken. "Sovereign Talisman? He's going to summon a Sovereign's source artefact!" she shouted.A flash of holy light rained down from Faeast's fate, and a golden umbrella appeared. It dispeled most of the demonic energy, and ancient hymns played in the air. The empress felt pressure mounting on her.Dominic's eyes shone. "The Sovereign Banner!"Nineve clicked her tongue. "He used it once back in Imperia, old man." Interestingly enough, she could sense the banner, but she couldn't control it."You're a descendant of Flame Emperor, and your bloodline has awakened. Though it's nigh impossible for you to be a Sovereign, you possess some of their abilities. You can't control the Sovereign Banner, but you can have a connection with it. I, however, can't even detect it with my divine sense," said Dominic.Nineve was miffed.
The demonic eye covered everything. Its intensity even suppressed Faeast's fate a little. Dominic knew better, though. The empress might look like she had the upper hand, but Faeast's fate was still cleansing her formation. This was her final moment, and the empress was risking her life to fight Nox."If I can't get you, no one can! Die, Greenshade! You will perish today, and I will destroy your nation's fate! Faeast will never see a Sovereign!" The empress had succumbed to madness. Anything she couldn't get, she would destroy.Her eye power attacked again, and the crimson vessels turned black. The black strings weaved a huge web, and every string could destroy any cultivator who was not a Saint. Nox activated his Saintly manual, and the saintly dragons breathed fire. Though it was powerful, it couldn't break the web, and even the dragons were trapped."Saintly dragons, so what? I'll kill them all the same!" The third eye unleashed its power again, but it was the empress' limit. Bla
"Dammit, how'd that bastard take my place? I'm the Sovereign! You're blind, Faeast's fate!" Flame Emperor roared, but the more he complained, the more the nation's fate turned its back on him.The empress' mind was blank. 'What is going on here? He's just a cultivator who's barely trained for twenty years, and he can summon his nation's fate all the way here?' she thought."This can't be. How did this happen? It's impossible!" She was questioning her own power. Her confidence was wavering. She might lose this battle, and Nox would kill her."So what do you think now, empress? Are these dragons enough to pin you down?" Nox walked through the air and passed the barrier easily. Slowly, he approached the empress and looked at the ancient cultivator proudly."You're looking down on me again? You bastard! So what if you have nine saintly dragons? You think Faeast's fate is enough to kill me? You do not have the power!" The empress hated that look. She was the god who controlled this land
If Nox met his end here, it would be very unceremonious compared to his life."Ultimate Sun, Nine Dragons." Nine dragons appeared. These dragons were the avatar of Nox's power. They were not just any avatar; they were sacred beasts."Dragons? You think they can take down an ultimate ruler like me? This is why you're so confident? How childish, Greenshade. I'll shatter your hope, then! Die, dragons!" The empress' third eye unleashed bloody energy, and it formed a sharp web.The web crushed the dragons immediately, and golden rain fell. Though he was bathing in his dragons' blood, Nox wasn't panicking."The dragons alone aren't enough. They can't pin a monster like her!" Dominic looked grim. In ancient times, dragons were nothing but a delicacy for powerful entities. Their power was not enough to scare a monster like the empress."If true dragons aren't enough, what about saintly dragons?" Nox's eyebrow arched, and the empress' pupils contracted."Saintly dragons? You? You think yo
"Say the word, and I shall help you push Faeast to power. All I want is for you to submit to me, not make me your master. Is a woman like me not enough for you? My beauty, power, and brains far outstrip whatever your women have. Survival of the fittest is how this world works. Cultivators like you should know that."Submit to me, and I shall become Heavenly Dao, while you shall rule the Mortal World. I shall rule the heavens, and you shall rule the earth. Together, we are the world!" The empress was making an offer again, and she presented a whole agreement.Unlike the deception she threw to Flame Emperor, she genuinely wanted to work with Nox this time. "You are a master of talisman. You know I'm not lying to you. I admire you, so do not let me down again. Push me into a corner, and no one comes out happy." The empress stared at Nox.She hoped Nox would understand where she was coming from and change his mind. Nox was in her trap, but all he did was laugh. "Let you down? You amuse
White Tiger was crying. A guy who didn't fear death was kneeling on the deck and crying his heart out. The Southern Sea navy gathered around. This man was a Great General, and they wondered what might have happened to him. Everyone knew it must be serious.Fergus was stunned. "Is Nox in trouble?" Nox used to work with Fergus for a while, and the man saw Nox as his own son. He was the future of Faeast. If a man like him were to die, he couldn't imagine what would happen to Faeast.All the Southern Sea navy units thought highly of Nox. He was their boss and comrade. A blanket of despair spread through the fleet. When that emotion reached its peak, it would turn into fury. Anger filled up the Southern Sea navy."Men, heed my order. Open fire at Celestial Domain and do not hold back!" Fergus ordered recklessly. He wanted to fire the forbidden item at Celestial Domain.When the news got back to Imperia, Douglas almost leaped out of his seat. "Are you mad, Fergus? Do you have any idea wh
The empress laughed. "That was a powerful attack, Greenshade. If we'd fought seventy thousand years ago, you'd have killed me, but I'm far stronger than I was. You have no idea how much I've suffered over the years. My eye power is beyond what you can imagine! I've gone through enough pain, and that's why I can stand at the top!"This is the final hurdle! Now I'll show you the suffering I've endured!" The empress' third eye opened, and the eye power it unleashed was twisting space itself. The whole world was shuddering.Heavy pressure weighed down on Nox, and his astral form trembled. Much to Nineve's shock, the third eye flew out of the empress and hovered high up in the skies, replacing the sun and moon. The eye turned crimson, but it reflected different colors and inversed the world's colors.Living beings were black and white in this world."Shit, that's her ultimate Soulcatcher and the level of power every eye technique user dreams of! The moment the kaleidoscope opens, you ar