"Your father has a point, Queenie. Nox might love you, but Imperia is a different beast altogether. It's the capital of Faeast. There are many beautiful women there. So, you have to be careful. Don't let anyone steal Nox away," said Yvette.Queenie answered calmly, "Dad, Mom, I think you're worrying too much. What's mine will always be mine. What's not… I wouldn't force it to be mine. Just stop worrying about us, you two.""Of course, we're worried, you silly girl. Don't forget. You saved him. He can't just put that behind him," said George."Yes, your father's right. He cannot cheat on you no matter what.""Alright, enough about me and Nox. I'll have to work now." Queenie left."Queenie? Queenie!" George called out to her, but Queenie did not turn back.She left the room, her mind still buzzing. She missed Nox, but for a lord like him, Riverton was too small a place to stay. "Maybe I'm not worthy of him," she muttered, her eyes turning red.Suddenly, a beautiful silhouette appe
The news about Draco's visit to Dragoncourt spread to the other comrades quickly. Jebediah, Alexander, and Queenie's parents were excited. They had a feeling that Draco came in a hurry because he had news about Nox.Everyone sat in the lobby, anxiously waiting for the ball to drop. Jebediah excitedly asked, "Selina, did Mr. Fort say what this is all about? Is it about the lord?"Selina said, "I'm not sure myself, but judging from his tone, I think so."Jebediah laughed, his eyes bloodshot from excitement. "Good, good! Finally, we have news!"Everyone else shared his sentiments. It had been half a year since Nox went to Imperia. He destroyed clans, slew families, and fought the Mousses. As a result, he neglected his friends in Riverton.However, he would never forget about his beloved."I knew the lord would never forget about us," said Alexander. They waited.Everyone was in the lobby, waiting for Draco, the commander. About an hour later, three military jeeps appeared at the ba
Everyone paused to think over it for a good while. They were just civilians. There was no way they would know about the intricacies of this matter."They told me their last ruler died all of a sudden. That's why they chose a new one. I heard it's a lady holding the reins now," said Alexander."Correct, Mr. Weeks. Do you know how their previous ruler died, however?" Draco asked.Alexander shook his head. He was just a businessman, and secrets of national events were not open to him.Draco said clearly, "Because he was decapitated.""What? Snowground's previous ruler was decapitated?" Everyone was shocked."Yes. Snowground is, or was, a part of the ten nations. Their ambition was to invade Faeast, and that was why their ruler was killed. They lost many important figures, including their god of military and the temple's high priest. That is all thanks to one Faeastian."Draco seemed to be gushing with excitement."Who? They must be really powerful," said George. Although he was ju
Draco said, "I don't know. The Northern Army and Forbidden Army have left Darkbog Mountains, but we have no news about the lord."Everyone looked disappointed. They wanted to see Nox, but if someone like Draco had no idea where he was, they would not be able to figure it out either."When can I see the lord?" Jebediah complained sadly.Although everyone else said nothing, their disappointment was obvious.…A military helicopter was slowly descending on a remote airport in Riverton. Soldiers kept this place cordoned off, and dozens of armed units stood on the airstrip.As the helicopter's door opened, three dashing figures came out. They were none other than Nox, Tyson, and Quintus."Commander Garrison! Commander Quintus!" a major standing outside stood straight and greeted them. He had no idea who Nox was. Thus, he did not greet Nox.Tyson looked at the major and waved him down. "Leave us.""Yes, sir!" The soldiers retreated.Tyson said with respect, "Milord, we've arrived a
Jebediah growled as he looked at the path coldly, his eyes glinting. It seemed as though he would attack at the drop of a hat. Before he could, a thunderous voice butted in, "You're going to attack me, old man?"Nox appeared in Jebediah's line of sight. "Dear gods, am I dreaming? Is that you, Lord Nox?" Jebediah's eyes went wide, and he was petrified at the sight of Nox."It's only been six months or so. Have you forgotten me so quickly?" Nox smiled as he approached Jebediah."I would never forget you, milord." Jebediah immediately approached Nox. He still found it a little unbelievable that Nox was back. "Is it truly you? Have you returned?""Who else can I be?" Nox laughed.Jebediah pinched himself. When the pain hit his senses, he knew this was no dream. "The lord is back! The lord is really back!" An excited Jebediah shouted at the people inside the estate, "Mr. Weeks, Ms. Sanders, Selina, come out! The lord is back!"Familiar figures came running out of the estate. Alexande
Yvette took her phone out to call Queenie. Alas, Queenie's phone was turned off. "Turned off? Why would she do so??" Yvette called Queenie again, but Queenie's phone was still turned off. Yvette was rendered speechless.George said, "Don't worry, Nox. I bet she's trying to clear her mind because she's been missing you too much. She'll be back soon."Nox was a little disappointed that he didn't get to see Queenie, but he said nothing.…Pearl Residence was where Nox and Queenie lived together for the first time. It was where they stayed when Queenie was kicked out of her family. Now, she was alone in the apartment. Her mastiff was lying beside her quietly.Queenie was both happy and downcast after knowing that Nox fought a whole country and made it Faeast's vassal state. She was happy that the man she loved was a great hero, but she was a little sad that she was not worthy of him.She sat on her couch, spacing out and hugging her legs. She muttered to her mastiff, "He might not re
"I'm back, Queenie." The handsome Nox smiled at Queenie. Queenie was already a mess of tears when she pounced into Nox's embrace. She couldn't bring herself to say anything. So, she said nothing. Instead, she hugged him tightly. It was as if her arms had turned into metal rings during her embrace as she was afraid Nox might disappear if she let him go."I'm sorry for the wait, Queenie." Nox hugged Queenie as well. Queenie was a kind, gentle woman who would never harm a soul. Although she was not as famous or powerful as Selina, Nineve, or even Madison, Nox did not care. All he cared about was that he loved her.The mastiff watched the lovers in an embrace and barked happily. It seemed that it was welcoming Nox home.A crying Queenie sniffled and murmured, "You're finally back… I thought you'd never come back." She was just a regular woman. She loved deeply, but she would also feel fear and concern. So, she naturally became distressed when she found out that Nox was the legendary l
Madison had always respected Nox. Plus, she loved him. Unfortunately, there was a big gap between them. So, she had to train hard to even close a sliver of distance between them. Thus, she cultivated day after day.The beautiful Redsleeve, in her usual red dress, watched her train with worried eyes. Then, she persuaded, "Time to rest, Madison. You've improved a great deal."Madison said, "It's alright. I'm not tired."Since Madison wanted to keep cultivating, Redsleeve could only shake her head in resignation and disapproval."You're working hard. Even harder than we did back in the day." That was Oldsmoke. He, too, was watching Madison cultivate.The sturdy Steely said, "All because of love.""The heck?" Oldsmoke was stunned.Steely said nothing and left."Hey, you big oaf, explain it to me! What do you mean it's because of love?" Oldsmoke went after Steely.While Madison was training, Keith and Bard came out, chatting away. "We still have no news about the dumbass and Awesom
"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
Their targets were the relics around the altars. The moment the whirlpool showed up, the black energy conjured black walls and kept Brundela on lockdown, cutting off all communications.Possessed by evil spirits, gods from ancient civilizations came back to life. In the underground graveyard, the dead came bursting out of their coffins, and skeletons with phantom flames flickering around them charged at the holy knights and James' secret agents.Nothing more needed to be said. The holy knights' leader led the charge. The other knights resolved to fight to the death as they battled the skeleton gods.James and his secret agents fired off at the enemies, but the bullets did nothing to the skeletons. All they managed was to light a big spark. Only grenades and howitzers could deal damage to them, and even then, the damage was light.The battle was fierce. Though the knights did not fear death, they were still weaker than the prehistoric gods. These skeletons were nigh invincible, and
Nox was hovering higher than the Ice Temple Lord, and he got everyone's attention."Who's that?""It's a Faeastian!""My God, it's the Nine-State Lord!" Nox was known throughout Faeast and the world. Brundela's council members had recognized him the moment he showed up. They had nothing but fear for gods, yet Nox was the strongest man in the Mortal World, so they respected him.The clouds in Brundela's skies were hanging heavily over the ground, and the icy aura they radiated was making everyone shiver. Winter seemed to have come early for Brundela. The temperature was dipping fast.Back in the control center, intelligence agents were watching the surveillance footage closely, and they noticed the altar. The Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators were there, strengthening the altars' seal the best they could. There were soldiers guarding the altar as well.For some reason, the secret agents had a feeling something bad was going to happen. Murphy's Law, as they said.Suddenly,
A sliver of energy flew out of the puppet and gathered natural energy around it. Then, the temperature rose at a blistering rate. Fortunately, Bard's reminder came just in time, and Vermilion Bird was prepared for this. She led her team away from the spot.A pillar of fire engulfed the building, and heat waves shot off in every direction, lethal and deadly. The light eventually faded, and all buildings in a few hundred yards were razed to the ground.If Vermilion Bird had killed the puppet without thinking just now, she would have lost all her men and suffered serious injuries. "That bitch! I'm going to make her into a human swine one day! I'll give her hell!" she cursed.Bard gasped. 'Yeah, women can be really terrifying.' Not one General was a normal person.This incident didn't escape Nox, of course. He saw it through his divine sense. "Heh, you can't fight the flow of history? You say that, Aphrodite, but you've done the same thing more than once. Schemes and plots when your ey