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
Everyone was flabbergasted, even the people from Moste Magicke.The half-Six Paths from Pavilion of Regality was spewing blood, but he raised his head in fear. "W-Who are you…"An imposing figure had appeared with waves of martial energy trailing behind him. Daniel. Redsleeve, Oldsmoke, and Steely shouted with excitement. "The master's here! We're saved!"Bard and Keith stared at Daniel, a little stunned. They muttered, "So that's the lord's father?"Two silhouettes appeared behind Daniel. They were none other than Winston and Claude. The three brothers of the Greenshades had arrived.The black-haired Top Legend Realm looked at the trio, his face contorted with rage. "W-Who are you?""Daniel Greenshade!"The black-haired man paled. "The number one Top Legend Realm of Imperia? You're Daniel Greenshade, leader of the Greenshades?"His comrades looked shocked. Even Homer's face fell. Daniel was known as Imperia's number one Top Legend Realm thirty years ago. None knew the depths o
The one who spoke was the black-haired man."No quarrel with me? You're hunting down my son. That is a big enough quarrel, I daresay." Daniel sneered."What? What do you mean your so—" The black-haired man's heart skipped a beat. "No. It can't be… Your son is Nox?"The Pavilion of Regality and Moste Magicke's people were shocked.The ever-tempestuous Claude roared, "Took you long enough, you dog!"The confirmation was like an earthquake, rippling throughout the battlefield. The enemies couldn't believe that Nox was the son of Daniel himself.Six years ago, when Nox was crowned lord, he told no one that the Greenshades were his clan. He did all that so he could cut all ties with them.Everyone thought Nox was an orphan, but now the truth was laid bare: Nox was a part of Faeast's greatest family of all time.The black-haired man quickly argued, "Daniel, we came here not to kill Lord Nox. All we want is justice. Your son slew clans and annihilated families. All martial artists kno
The Pavilion of Regality's people could only watch as Danie attacked, stunned and flabbergasted. They could not believe one of their Five Mountains could be defeated so easily.Bard was watching as well, and Daniel's strength made him gulp. "The lord's father is a little like him.""Well, like father, like son, they say." Keith smiled."I can see that."Daniel sauntered toward the rest of the Pavilion's members after defeating that black-haired man. "You think you can push us around just because I have lain low for thirty years? Why don't you guys try and take me, then?"The Pavilion of Regality's people retreated in fear. One of the crones could not stand this humiliation. "Do you have any idea what happens to people who antagonize the sects openly?" she roared.The crone's aura was thick and powerful. Violent energy spilled forth, but she couldn't do anything. Daniel swung his hand, and a hard slap slammed against the crone's head. It shattered, and she died just like that."I
"You there! Successor, was it? What are you looking at? You have something to say?" Daniel suddenly looked at Yorhar.Yorhar was clutching his bleeding cheek, utterly petrified. He reined in his anger and begrudgingly knelt before Daniel."You think you have the right to complain? I'd have offed you if not for Magicke. Can't believe he chose you as successor. He'd better keep his eyes peeled," Daniel commented lightly and turned to the Pavilion of Regality.They had lost some of their Top Legend Realms. Since Moste Magicke's men had fallen into line, there was no way they would tempt fate. Everyone went on their knees, including the injured Calahad.When Daniel saw that Calahad was behaving himself, Daniel smiled. "You're a lot better than that stupid successor."Calahad grinned, but he kept his silence."Fine. I'll let this slide for your patriarchs' sake, but you'd better listen up. Pull this shit again, and I'll kill everyone who's in my way. I don't care if you're a genius or
"But those bastards are obviously after Nox!" Claude protested."Listen to Daniel, Claude. If we do declare war on the sects, the martial arts world would be plunged into chaos." Winston stepped forth."I don't care. No one gets to attack Nox and get away with it!" Claude cursed.Winston looked at his fiery brother and shook his head, smiling dryly. The battle had pretty much come to an end after Daniel showed up.Redsleeve, Oldsmoke, and Steely trotted to Daniel and fell to a low bow. "Master, we apologize for failing to protect Master Nox."Daniel looked at them. "This is not your fault. Rise."The trio continued to bow as if they were atoning for their mistakes."He told you to stand. So, stand up." Winston came up to them."Thank you, master." The trio straightened their spines.Daniel approached Augustus, Keith, Bard, and the pale and scared Madison. They stood up straighter, looking at Daniel with respect. After all, Daniel was Nox's father."You must be Nox's comrades.
"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