As Aphrodite finished unlocking the chains, she glanced at the old woman. She wasn't sure whether Penelope had heard her as the older woman remained silent, her expression unreadable.Aphrodite offered a gentle smile, brushing aside the tension. "Grandma, I'm so sorry. My men still need to learn a thing or two about handling things with care, but I've made sure they learned their lesson. There's no need for you to be upset now." Her voice was sweet, almost playful.Yet, the old woman stayed quiet, her face as still as stone."Are you mad at me?" Aphrodite asked, a sigh escaping her lips. "It's been years since we've seen each other, and I almost became your family, your granddaughter-in-law. What a shame…" Her tone carried a mix of amusement and nostalgia. It was as if she was reminiscing on some joke only she understood.Just then, Penelope turned her head, her gaze cold and sharp as ice. She stared directly at Aphrodite, eyes narrowing."What do you want?" she asked firmly, her
She continued with a smirk adorned on her lips, "If Nox were to die right now, who do you think the people would remember? Me or a corpse?"Penelope shot back, "And you think you can just eliminate the Greenshade clan?""Why not? Have you forgotten? Every last one of you in the Greenshade clan is at our mercy now. Your clan could vanish from this world with just a word from my lips!" Aphrodite declared, her voice dripping with menace."You wouldn't dare!" Penelope roared, her voice unexpectedly fierce for a woman of ninety with no martial skills.No one anticipated the chilling aura that suddenly surrounded her."Listen well, girl! Allow me to remind you that my clan has never feared death. My grandson will avenge us even if you wipe us out!"Aphrodite burst into giggles at Penelope's words."They say the Greenshade clan is stubborn. After our enlightening chat today, I see that the rumors are true! Grandma, my advice to you is simple. Cooperate with us, or every poor soul in yo
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I'll make that old hag submit to us!" Aphrodite declared, her voice sharp and resolute.A sudden burst of laughter erupted from Jacques."Why are you laughing, Grandpa?" she asked, bewilderment flickering across her face."I'm just amused that you would underestimate that matriarch so badly!" he replied, chuckling."What do you mean, Grandpa? She's just a blind old lady with no power to back up her words! Surely, I can handle her!" Aphrodite shot back, a hint of defiance in her tone."No, you can't handle her," Jacques said bluntly."How can that be? Grandpa, you're seriously underestimating me!" Aphrodite pouted, her expression morphing into one of defiance."I'm not underestimating you. You're underestimating that matriarch!" Jacques lifted his gaze, his tone turning earnest. "Do you know why the Greenshade clan has become the strongest in the world and why they have commanded respect in Imperia for so many years? They still have countless Legend Realm w
"Aphrodite, you should know by now why I told you that you can't win against the matriarch of the Greenshade family, yes?" Jacques said. Aphrodite fell silent. Frankly speaking... She never thought that the Greenshade clan would have such a history or someone that legendary. After she gave it some thought, she asked, "Is this the real reason you've been so afraid of the Greenshade clan, Grandpa?"Jacques slowly nodded. "Did you know? While the Greenshade clan had fallen from grace, it was still the same family once known as the most powerful in the world. Before we have absolute confirmation that Cassian is dead, none of us can make a move against anyone in the family," he replied. Aphrodite nodded and remained silent. "Remember this, Aphrodite. We are capturing those from the Greenshade clan to deal with Nox. Once Nox is dead, our family will have complete control over the martial artists of Faeast."That was what he eventually concluded. There were no more protests fr
What?"Daniel is already at the Supreme Top Legend Realm?"The news had the same effect as a bomb, leaving everyone dumbfounded and frozen in shock.The Supreme Top Legend Realm!What did that mean?It meant someone who was absolutely invincible unless their opponent was also in the Top Legend Realm.Aside from Drago, nearly no one had attained the Upper Three of the Top Legend Realm.Anyone who was at that rank would be a formidable ruler of their territory, like a powerful patriarch.Now, Jacques claimed Daniel was at the legendary Supreme Realm."H-How can it be?"My master said that apart from members of Mystia and the Six Great Sects, it is a nearly impossible task for anyone in Faeast to reach the Upper Three of the Top Legend Realm, let alone the Supreme Top Legend Realm," there was an incredibly ugly look on Calahad's face as he said that."Are you doubting me, Mr. Calahad?" Jacques questioned."I would never dare!" Calahad hurriedly responded.After all, while the
Everyone was panicking and worried out of their minds, except for Daniel, who did not move a single inch from his spot.He remained as still as stone with his eyes closed. There was a particularly blank look on his face.It seemed as though he was not affected at all by everything happening around him.Time passed. Eventually, Claude walked over to Daniel. "Are we going to just allow ourselves to be trapped here, Daniel?"Everyone turned to look at Daniel."For our mother, that is all we can do." Daniel finally said.Claude punched the steel bars in fury upon hearing that unsatisfactory answer. There was a loud rumble as the sturdy bars curved and bent with the force of his punch.What could he do about it? He was just too angry.The Greenshade clan was a powerful family. Yet, they could not do anything while their matriarch was being held captive. How could Claude not be furious?"Hey, do you want to die? Behave when you're here!"Due to Claude's punch bending the bars, one
Nox's face was icy cold.He glanced at the destroyed manor and sternly ordered, "Keep killing! Keep up the search!"I will find Grandma even if I have to tear the entire city apart!"Awesome and Jasper let out a shout of acknowledgement.Then, the trio continued the massacre of the Mousse family.As they were about to leave the completely demolished manor of the Mousse family, a woman suddenly appeared."Awesome, did you miss me?"Awesome visibly froze in surprise when he heard the soft voice."Huh? Felicity, why are you here?"The newcomer was Felicity from the Grand Weaver's Workshop."I missed you. So, I came looking for you," Felicity said playfully with a wink.Awesome was thrilled to hear that.He instantly approached her and lifted her curvy figure into the air with a hug."You're the best, Felicity! I love you!"Awesome was ecstatic to have Felicity in his arms.Jasper silently stared."This perverted monk actually won over that minx from the Grand Weaver's Work
When Nox heard that the Six Great Sects would be meeting later that day at the Ninedragon Peak, the murderous rage he felt nearly warped his good looks.He turned to Felicity and demanded, "You are part of the Six Great Sects. Why are you telling me this? Shouldn't you be fighting alongside the other sects?"Nox knew from the very start that the Grand Weaver's Workshop had allied with the Mousse family.Back in the Darkbog Mountains, Felicity had even wanted to capture Nox.Why would she choose to help him now?Naturally, that made him suspicious.Felicity grinned. "Would you believe me if I said it's for Awesome?"Nox turned to look at Awesome upon hearing that.Awesome's eyes went wide as he blurted, "Felicity, are you really doing this for me?""Of course!"I love you so much! Of course, I have to help you. Furthermore, the three sects are arrogant bullies. I've disliked them for a long time," Felicity continued to say."Whoa! You're the best, Felicity! My love for you ke
The energy erupted with a force that broke through the clouds. Zeller swiftly realized something was wrong. The staff inside the formation was trembling. Cassian was about to break through his trap. Nox's eyes lit up. "Oh? Grandpa broke through to the fifth-ring Minor Saint realm."As soon as he said that, the energy set the air ablaze, causing the demonic phantoms to melt away. When Cassian appeared in view, he was covered in blood while tightly holding on to the staff. With all his might, he pulled the staff out of the ground. The instant the staff left the dirt, the formation dispersed. Cassian collapsed onto the ground, having depleted his life essence. "Shoot!" Zeller instantly tried to get the staff back. However, Nox acted at the same time at a speed far greater than Zeller's. He first rushed over to Cassian and took the staff from him. Then, he struck out with a palm that sent Zeller's life essence dispersing from the immediate area. Zeller was sent flying away
"Watch as I break through your technique!"With a low roar, Cassian used his essence to draw out a talisman. The moment the talisman was complete, the stench of blood flooded the air.Blood energy was unable to dispel the demonic phantoms, but it was able to reveal Zeller from where he was hiding within the phantoms."Found you!"Cassian sent another punch swinging. The tables were turned.A series of loud bangs echoed from within the cloud of demonic phantoms. The Golden Fire Saint power surged. With one last dull thud, Zeller was sent flying out of the formation."Mousse, you're mistaken. I told you so. Cassian would win!" Nineve said with a scoff. It was so great to witness Aphrodite humiliated.Aphrodite shook her head with a soft laugh. "Princess, do you really think what you see is the truth?"Nineve was stunned. "What do you mean? Speak clearly!""You saw Zeller sent flying out of the formation, but that doesn't put his life in danger at all. If you were Cassian, you wo
"Ashura's Seal, Demonic Phantom Fury!"Zeller waved his staff. When he struck it against the ground, countless demonic phantoms appeared, surrounding him and Cassian and blocking them from view. Amid the demonic cloud of phantoms, golden fire could be seen flickering within. Cassian was trapped by the phantoms, and the Greenshade family's ancient martial style did no damage. He could not disperse the demonic phantoms. Under Zeller's control, demonic energy seeped into Cassian's body, slowly scrambling his mind. "This is bad. It looks like the trap has turned into a personal demon for Grandpa." Nox frowned. "Act if you must. Faeast needs a strong fighter of the previous generation like Cassian right now," Aphrodite said. Nox nodded. Still, now was not the best opportunity for interference. If Cassian could not get rid of his personal demon, his cultivation would suffer in the future. There were many cultivators at Saint Realm who practiced the soul techniques of the pat
Nox patiently watched the fight. His analysis was about the same as Aphrodite's. It would be difficult for Cassian to defeat Zeller.Still, Nox thought that Cassian would likely end the fight with a minor defeat as the power gap would never be too great.As Nox thought that, Cassian struck once more in a move aimed to kill. If Zeller were struck, he would be dead."You're quite strong, Cassian. Still, it's useless. I am certainly no match for you, but even if I can't defeat you, it doesn't mean it can't!"At the very last moment, Zeller pulled out an item that emanated enough energy within a few minutes to rival a cultivator at Saint Realm."That is a sacred artifact. Amazing. He does have great treasures," Nox remarked with narrowed eyes.Zeller was just an average cultivator. That was why he was still stuck at the cusp of Saint Realm. It was still a question if he could be a saint in the future. However, things were different with the aid of a sacred artifact.With the help of
"Haha! Do you think I'm powerless because you took away control of the ghosts?"Cassian Greenshade, your family has protected Faeast for millennia. You have stood in our way for the same amount of time! If not for your family, the Celestial Ordinance's Abode would already be ruling its own country!"Protecting Faeast? What hypocrites!"Nox is now the Human Sovereign, the future ruler of Faeast! He might even be crowned a Monarch! Your family is the new royal family!"How is that any different from what we want? You just want a country that belongs to your family."We are essentially the same. Stop criticizing us. It's like the pot calling the kettle black!" Zeller mockingly spat out. In their eyes, Nox could not be crowned the emperor of Faeast. Nox did not refute that claim as there was no way to talk sense into these people. With different motives and perspectives, nothing he said would get through to them. Cassian flew into a fit of rage. "You scoundrel! You refuse to fee
"Hahaha! I was wondering who this great cultivator was. You were someone I once defeated!"You can't win against me, so you ran all the way here to be a lord?" Cassian smirked. It was clear the two knew each other. He then turned to Nox. "This old priest is the founder of Celestial Ordinance's Abode in Faeast, Nox. I chased him off not long ago, and when I found out he was a powerful figure in Manesia, I journeyed there to defeat him once more. Unfortunately, he's a very slippery man. I've gone after him several times, yet I could never get rid of him. Later on, there was no more news, so I thought he died of old age. I didn't expect him to be hiding here." Meanwhile, Cassian used his Divine Sense to get a feel for the other's cultivation level. "Old git, you've grown stronger by quite a lot. Still, you're just on the cusp of Saint Realm. You aren't even at half Saint, yet you dare to confront us?"With Cassian's four-ring Minor Saint strength, it would only take seconds for Cas
They waited and waited, but there was no movement. "Nox, it looks like Master Zeller doesn't plan to come out. Since he's so rude, I'll force him out!"Cassian began to set Saint power ablaze. With the energy precisely aimed at the hidden talisman hiding in the fortress, he burned the talisman. The ghosts imprisoned within the fortress came pouring out. Millions of ghosts appeared. It was an exceedingly rare sight. The number of ghosts was enough to instantly overwhelm a cultivator at Pinnacle Realm. If it were just Aphrodite, Queenie, and Nineve, they would not have been able to control that many souls. Cassian wanted to help out, but he was too powerful. He would kill the ghosts, and that was not the effect he wanted. "Leave it to me, Grandpa."Nox stepped forward. In an instant, the aura of a Human Sovereign surged from him, welcoming a righteous and natural energy. The agitated ghosts swiftly calmed down. "Everyone, I am Lord Nox of Faeast. Today, I will ensure ju
In some ways, Cassian's fame far surpassed Nox's. Nox was tasked with stabilizing the nation. While even distant countries beyond Faeast’s borders had heard of him, their knowledge was limited to a few of his victories. Cassian, on the other hand, gained his fame through bloodshed. He roamed the world, leaving chaos in his wake across numerous nations. Even now, the mere mention of his name struck fear into many. For example, Cassian was the one to depose Spiajan's king, along with the entire royal family. Once the king was killed, Spiajan no longer had a monarchy. When the middle-aged man learned that the old git who had split his body into half was none other than Cassian, the man who had slaughtered through his country, he fell silent, gripped by fear. "Speak! Keep boasting. Why are you all silent now? What happened to the threats?" Cassian loftily stared at the group of elites. In his eyes, they were just trash. "Whether you're Cassian Greenshade or Lord Nox, you can't ju
The elites were all panic-stricken, and they immediately ordered their bodyguards to come forward to protect them.Accepting their fates, hundreds of bodyguards rushed forward, took out their submachine guns, aimed them at Nox and his group, and pulled the triggers.Gunshots were being fired wildly. However, Cassian blocked all the bullets off with his bronze-red fiery momentum.Presently, Cassian's hair had turned bronze-red, and the muscles all over his body were pumped.Upon witnessing this sight before their very eyes, the elites all thought that Cassian resembled a real Super Saiyan who emerged straight out of an animated series."Die!"As Cassian pressed his palm down, an unparalleled force descended from the sky. Instantly, hundreds of bodyguards were all crushed into a pulp. As a matter of fact, the momentum flattened their bodies even more than it did if a car ran over them.The elites gasped in shock. In their mind, they couldn't help but wonder if Cassian was actually