Yorhar's aura was vast and imposing, and he seemed to think of everyone around here as dirt beneath his shoes.Steely clenched his fists before demanding sharply, "Who are these people? How dare they try to attack Master Nox?"Bard shook his head. "I don't know, but they mean business since they have come all the way out here."Steely's face fell upon hearing his answer. Just then, an explosion rattled the air. Keith's fist had slammed into his enemy, causing the Top Legend Realm to spew blood as they crashed against the ground like a cannonball.Due to the turn of events, the other Top Legend Realm was going to lose as well. He kept swinging his saber but failed to land even a single hit. Keith could not be stopped.He lost focus for a moment, and Keith lashed out at him, striking the enemy's chest with his palm. The Top Legend Realm barreled backward, blood spurting from his nose and mouth.His subordinate's defeat made Wilheimer's face fall. "Take them on, men. We'll slaughter
"I'll say this once: tell Greenshade to come out here and die, or I'll kill all of you!" demanded Yorhar arrogantly. He did not think these weaklings were a match for him."The lord doesn't need to waste his time on bastards like you!" Keith roared. He shoved all his strength into Tiger Demon, making the avatar double in size. Then, he pressed his hands down, and the avatar attacked.Yorhar sneered. "You fool." He stepped forth, and a fist—made with black magick—flew toward the tiger avatar. A loud explosion rattled the air, and the fist punched through the tiger avatar. Keith spewed more blood. He lost once more.Although he was a Third Layer Firmament, he was still no match for Yorhar. After all, there was a reason why Yorhar was famed for being his sect's genius."Still not telling me where Greenshade is? Then, you'll die today!" Yorhar was a bloodthirsty man. The black magick around him morphed into a huge sword as it tore through the air, hurtling toward Keith and everyone beh
Augustus' technique was merciless and imposing. The moment he attacked, a wave of sword energy swung down on Yorhar.Yorhar did not expect that sudden attack. However, he knew that Augustus had just recently ascended to Top Legend Realm. Thus, he made hand seals. The black magick swirling around him morphed into a pair of fists, flying toward Augustus."You think you can kill me, maggot?" Yorhar was a Five Mountains, making him a true genius in Moste Magick. The people there respected him both for his talent and position. That was why he would not accept such an insult—an insult where a recently ascended Top Legend Realm dared to challenge him.Augustus slashed away at the oncoming fists, his sword energy falling down like the silvery moon crashing into Earth. It sliced through the fists, making them explode.Homer noticed Augustus' powerful mastery of the sword. He felt his lips downturn at this discovery. "Successor, the boy is a master swordsman. Please be careful."The genius
"Viper Swarm!" Slivers of black, rampaging energy spilled forth from Blacksnake, and they merged and morphed into six snakes, all lashing out at Augustus.The boy was not scared. He swung his sword, and seven slivers of sword energy cut through space, rattling the battlefield.The sword energies clashed with the black snakes, and the gigantic creatures were destroyed, disappearing into thin air. One final sliver of sword energy charged at Yorhar.It moved too quickly for Yorhar to react. The energy was inches away from Yorhar, and his face darkened. He could not believe a teenager had defeated him.Just when the energy was about to kill Yorhar, someone roared, "No one hurts the successor, you brat!"A gigantic black hand appeared from nowhere and clasped the sword energy. Homer made his move. The sliver of sword energy was deflected, but some of its remnants grazed Yorhar's cheek.Yorhar brought his hand to his face, feeling something warm and sticky against his fingers. He becam
A pale-faced Keith looked at the Pavilion of Regality's members. "Moste Magicke, and now Pavilion of Regality? The biggest sects have shown themselves.""To attack the lord?" a worried Bard asked."I'm not sure, but the fact these people are here will certainly shake up Faeast's martial arts world," said Keith.The Six Great Sects, leaders of the martial arts world, rarely sent their members out of their territories. They represented the top of the martial arts world. Yet, four out of six sects had sent their members out. If the news got around, it would shake the country's martial arts world.Bard, however, was worried that these people might be here to attack Nox. If that came to pass, Augustus alone could not get them out of this crisis. He might be powerful, but he would have to face two sects alone.Besides Yorhar, the people from the Pavilion of Regality radiated the air of Top Legend Realms, and their auras were powerful.Everyone's attention turned to Yorhar when he deman
Augustus didn't bother answering Calahad's taunt. Instead, he intoned coldly, "Shut it and fight!" Determination and ruthlessness laced his tone.Calahad chuckled. "Very well. If you seek death, then that is what I shall grant." He pointed at the air, and space itself shivered. A beam of crimson light shot at the boy. Calahad had made his move.Calahad was obviously far stronger than Yorhar. Plus, people from his sect cultivated strange, bizarre, but powerful manuals. Even the air itself was buzzing in the presence of the crimson beam.The beam was already inches away from the boy, but Augustus did not move. He held his sword with both hands and shouted, "I'll cut you down!"White sword energy merged with Dragonflight. The boy swung his sword down on the crimson beam, and an explosion happened. The beam was sliced open."Huh. You should feel proud, stopping that beam with your current power level. Alas, you're still on the lowest rung of the Top Legend Realm ladder." Calahad sneer
Calahad sneered at Yorhar's derision. "Shut it. I'll kill him, just you see." He scowled in annoyance as he stretched his arm, and a black spear appeared in his palm.The spear was dark as a shadow, and slivers of crimson aura spilled from its body. Calahad swung it down, and the ground started to crack before the weapon's aura could even hit it. It was almost like Calahad wanted to destroy Augustus where he stood.Augustus held his sword with both hands and cast Northern Stars once more. He flew into the sky and split into seven, then all seven silhouettes charged at Calahad."Forbidden Arts, huh?" Calahad sneered. "You think you can take me just because you took down that fool with this?"Bloody light glinted in Calahad's eyes as he brushed his fingers across his eyes. "All-Seeing Eye!"His eyes glinted red, his pupils shining crimson, and they reflected Augustus' silhouettes. "Seven silhouettes, but only one is real. I'll crush this technique of yours!"Calahad roared and thru
The imposing sword energy fell upon him like a tower made out of swords. Calahad was stupefied. "What kind of technique is that?" His eyes twitched in disbelief.He thought he could easily overpower Augustus, but the boy suddenly switched up techniques only to use something more powerful than Northern Stars. He thought, 'Goddammit, the little bastard just pulled a fast one over me.'Eight Techniques was Nox's strongest skill. Heaven's Demise was a technique that could turn energy into 999 swords that could merge into one titanic weapon. Although Augustus' version was far weaker than Nox's, it was more than enough to deal with Calahad.The sword fell, and the battlefield itself seemed to creak and groan under its pressure. Bloodcurdling will-of-the-sword fell and crashed into Calahad's spear. A loud bang echoed, and the sword swept everything in its way, including Calahad.Calahad spewed blood, and he cannonballed into the ground, leaving a crater in his wake."Mr. Calahad!" Four T
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