As the Snowground officials debated Nox's imminent threat, he advanced through the blizzard. The distance from Sunfall City to the Royal City of Snowground was just a few hundred miles, which was nothing to Nox. As he neared the Royal City, the blizzard's ferocity increased. With a thunderous descent, Nox landed outside the Royal City. The impact of his landing sent a deep, resonating tremor through the ground, shaking the very foundations of the city. The Royal City of Snowground, with its centuries-old grandeur and rows of majestic ancient buildings, was eerily deserted. The bustling streets were devoid of life as the citizens had been evacuated hours ago. "We're here," Nox said coldly. Then, he raised his right hand and flung a figure into the swirling snowstorm. It was Senami. Once destined to be Snowground's future empress, Senami now looked haggard, her face ashen and her eyes wide with despair. She glared at Nox and said, "You monster! Why haven't you killed me
The second figure was Thousand Hands, and the last was Lion. Each of these Top Legend Realm experts was a force unto themselves, and together, they formed an unprecedented defense for Snowground. Standing in the blizzard, they looked at Nox. "A sharp eye you have," Lion said. "But barging into the Royal City is hardly appropriate." Nox sneered disdainfully. "Do you think I'm here to discuss manners?" "You!" Lion grunted. "Enough with the talk. If you're ready to die, then let's get on with it!" Nox had no intention of showing any mercy to these three experts. To him, anyone who stood in his path today would die. The figure on the far left, an elderly man draped in gray, sneered at Nox's arrogance. "You're young, but your arrogance is truly remarkable. Let me show you why such arrogance can be dangerous!" With that, he launched himself toward Nox. A gleaming silver blade sliced through the air with deadly precision. The horizontal arc of the blade radiated an overwhelming
Inside the borders of Snowground, a huge army from Faeast pressed forward toward Sunfall City. Leading the charge were Quintus and Tyson, both former followers of Nox. Suddenly, a beam of light sliced through the sky. "Be careful!" Tyson immediately went on high alert when he sensed the incoming beam. Quintus, however, leaped into the air and grasped the beam firmly as it descended. As the light was seized, a familiar voice resonated from within. "It's a message from Lord Nox!" Quintus exclaimed excitedly as he hurried to open the message. The light dissipated to reveal a mental projection before Tyson and Quintus. In the image, Nox stood with a commanding presence, addressing an elderly man in gray. "Quintus, you are to exterminate this man's entire lineage! If you fail to do so, I will kill you myself!" At Nox's chilling words, Quintus shuddered and said, "Understood!" Then, he shouted, "Where are Snowground's Hidden Units?" "Here!" Dozens of spies emerged and knelt b
Though stunned by Nox's terrifying strength, the duo had no choice but to fight. With no room left to retreat—any further withdrawal would lead them directly into the Royal City—it was clear that Snowground would face disaster if they couldn't stop Nox today. "You're too arrogant!" Then, the duo simultaneously launched their attacks! As two Six Paths united, their combined power was formidable. Once they became a Top Legend Realm, they each commanded their own domain. Now, they wove a massive domain that extended a hundred yards around them. Thousand Hands' domain was a foreboding gray, while Lion's was an earthy brown. Within these two domains, all living things were reduced to ash! "Thousand Hands Hell!" Thousand Hands was the first to attack. With precision, he lifted his palms, and a multitude of shadowy hands descended from the sky. These terrifying palm strikes, charged with his Six Paths power, could obliterate even a Legend Realm expert with a single blow. Simultaneou
After killing Snowground's three Top Legend Realms, Nox didn't spare a single glance at their lifeless bodies. Instead, he walked purposefully toward the Royal City. On the other hand, Senami had become numb to the horror around her. She had witnessed so many deaths today, including her father's. She felt like a mere puppet controlled by Nox. Ahead of them stretched rows of ancient Snowground architecture, culminating in the grand palace of the Royal City. This imposing structure served both as the residence of the Snowground ruler and the seat of state affairs. Nox approached the palace with Senami by his side. The grand palace corridor, adorned with red carpets, was eerily empty, the silence amplifying the palpable tension. Arriving at the gates of the Royal City, Nox gazed up at the majestic entrance, its grandeur seemingly a challenge to his advance. However, no one could stand in his way today. With a wave of his hand, the ancient gates, which had stood tall for hund
Skyler and the Great Priest stood frozen in shock."Skyler, do you still remember me?" Nox strode into the room, his cold gaze settling on the young ruler of Snowground."It's really you!" Skyler gasped the moment he saw Nox's face.Six years ago, Skyler was only sixteen when Nox had ruthlessly slain the previous ruler of Snowground, which was his father. He had witnessed the terrifying event firsthand, and the memory still haunted him ever since. Every night for years, Nox's face had plagued his nightmares. Never in Skyler's wildest fears did he think he'd face the same man again, standing here in the Golden Chambers after six long years."The Great Lord of Faeast... I can't believe you're still alive," Skyler muttered, his voice barely above a whisper as he stared at Nox with wide eyes."Do you think anyone in this world has the power to kill me?"His words left Skyler silent, unable to find a retort.During the Battle of the Ten Nations, Nox had cut down countless Top Legend
The Great Priest stared at Nox. Beams of crimson light shot from the Great Priest's eyes—a manifestation of his formidable spirit power.The red beams surged toward Nox like a torrent, but Nox remained unfazed. He slowly lifted his head and met the Great Priest's assault head-on.The very air in the Golden Chambers crackled with tension. An invisible storm of killing intent swirled between the two, thickening the atmosphere.Suddenly, the tables and chairs in the Golden Chambers began to shudder violently, and the crystal glass lining the walls and windows cracked. The crowd was utterly dumbfounded as no one knew what was happening.For two full minutes, the silent battle of wills raged.Finally, the Great Priest's body wavered. He unconsciously stepped back, and a deep breath escaped his lips. "As expected of the Great Lord of Faeast, your reputation precedes you," he said gravely."You're not so bad yourself," Nox responded calmly. "To endure even half of my power is no small f
With each step, the Great Priest left deep imprints in the ground."Lord Nox, are you certain you wish to confront my entire nation alone?" The Great Priest glared at Nox with a fierce gaze. "Do you truly believe you can annihilate Snowground with millions of people standing against you?"Nox firmly gripped his spear and drove it into the ground. His voice was unwavering as he replied, "During the Battle of the Ten Nations six years ago, I declared that anyone who dares to threaten Faeast will face their demise. Now, how can I spare you when you dared to wage war against us after believing me to be dead?""Lies! Cease your slander!" The Great Priest's voice thundered with rage."Whether I lie or not is irrelevant. What matters is that after today, your nation will be immersed in the sound of funeral bells!" As Nox spoke, his body began to emanate a celestial glow.Hair blowing in the wind, Nox held the Dominance of the Dragon's Soul, his immortal aura transforming the spear into a
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