"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.
Daniel heaved a sigh. "I wonder if you'll be mad at me, Yulia."A gust of wind winnowed into the courtyard, brushing against the corners of Daniel's eyes. He teared up slightly as he was reminded of his late wife.…A town stood near the Darkbog Mountains. Someone was singing in the most luxurious karaoke lounge in town. Unfortunately, their voice sounded like a dying seal croaking out its last whimper.Bear was the singer. Within the lounge where light strobed, a bunch of women—with heavy makeup on—were drinking away.In the center of these ladies, a monk with a flushed face and who stank of alcohol was lying on the chest of a red-haired woman, drinking away happily. The monk was none other than Awesome.Ever since he snuck out of Mystia, the monk let his desires control him. He broke all abstinence and would satiate his lust every single day. In his words, life was nothing without hot chicks around."You were great last night, monk. Two of my friends can't even get out of bed.
"Aw, come on, Bear. I was just starting to have fun. What's the rush?" a confused Awesome asked."Imperia. There's trouble back home, and we need to go back, pronto." Bear had a dark look on his face.Awesome sobered up. "What? What happened?" he asked blearily."There was an emergency call from Keith. The sects have made their move, and they sent out killers after them." Bear clenched his fists, his expression solemn.'The sects?' Awesome thought as he pouted. "There's nothing to worry about, then." The monk from Mystia was not scared of any sect.Bear, however, was far from calm. "Awesome, the lord is not in Imperia. Keith and the guys are the only ones left. If the sects did attack, no one could stop them." Bear looked miffed.Awesome could understand Bear's worries now. With Nox and him gone, only Keith, Bard, and some regular warriors were around. If the sects did attack them, they would be in trouble. "Holy shit, I forgot that Nox isn't around!" He jumped."We need to go b
After Nox turned Snowground into Faeast's vassal state, Imperial City threw a big celebration, and Nineve was a prime example of it. She gushed with excitement. After all, the man she loved achieved a feat almost no one could rival.However, she was also a little miffed. She was waiting for Nox's return. Yet, he didn't show up. It had been nearly a week since he completed his feat. The princess even called the guys at Darkbog Mountains, but they said he was already gone.That was why the princess was miffed. "Where'd stupid Nox go this time? Wait, he can't be wooing another girl, can he?" The thought of that riled her up. So, she sought her father out.Moments later, the princess was standing outside the Gilded Halls. From a distance, she saw Douglas and Felcro standing outside as well. These two were always allowed to stand by her father's side, and she wondered why they were standing outside now."Mr. Gaia, what are you two doing out here?" Nineve asked as she approached them.D
"I see. I'll have to check the guest out. See if the legends are true." The princess ran into the Gilded Halls.At the same time, a white sliver of sword energy flew out of the Gilded Halls, and a wave of gust howled behind. Atop the white light was a silhouette in green, riding on a flying sword."Whoa, a divine swordsman!" The princess watched the swordsman fly away, agape. She gasped with excitement.Douglas and Felcro saw the silhouette off. "That's Sword Sect for you," Douglas commented.Then, a majestic voice from within the halls said, "Come in, Mr. Gaia." That was the voice of the emperor.Douglas bowed, "Yes, Your Majesty."A moment later, Douglas, Felcro, and Nineve were in the Gilded Halls. The emperor was sitting atop his throne. The princess quickly approached him. "Father!"The emperor looked at his daughter. "And what brings you here?"Nineve pouted. "I wanted to see you. Mr. Gaia said you were talking to a Sword Sect guy? Is that true?"The emperor smiled. "Yes
"Destiny is inevitable, it seems. I thought the sects would not go after Nox, but I've obviously underestimated the lengths they would go to," murmured the emperor.Douglas answered, "Worry not, Your Majesty. I am sure Lord Nox can calm this storm down alone."The emperor waved Douglas down and rose to his feet. "I am not worried about Nox; however, I am worried about the effects this war will have on Faeast's martial arts world. It will be plunged into chaos. It'll be a disaster that we've not seen for a hundred years."He continued, "Many of my ministers are in cahoots with the sects to gain more clout and influence. If the martial arts world were to fall into chaos, so will the nation's stability."Douglas's heart sank, for he knew the emperor was right. The nation was built on martial prowess, and the Three Great Powers had established themselves deeply in this land. Should chaos befall them, the nation would be thrown into disarray.People with ambition would rise and fight f
Nineve was in her mansion, ready to ask her father about Nox, but then she caught wind about Royal Retreat and her father's isolation. She shrieked, "What? Father's going into seclusion? Why?""Mr. Gaia told me that the emperor has gone into isolation mode. Now, Mr. Gaia is in charge of administration," a servant answered."What happened? I just left the Halls. Why is Father going into seclusion so suddenly>" Nineve had a feeling something major was going to happen soon. "I have to ask Father about this."Nineve quickly approached Gilded Halls. When she arrived, the doors were already closed to her, and Royal Army's soldiers were guarding it. Felcro was also among them.Nineve looked at the closed doors and frowned. Quickly, she went up to the Gilded Halls. "What's going on, Felcro? Where is my father?"Felcro smiled at her. "His Majesty is in seclusion now.""And what's up with that? It's so sudden," said Nineve.Felcro remained smiling. "I do not know."Nineve was miffed. In
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