Awesome scoffed in derision upon hearing Shatterheart's words. "Do you think I would believe you? You really should stop thinking you're on the side of good just because you hold some position in your religion. Bah! I have only one message for you. If you won't hand Jacques, that old coot, over to us, I will personally escort the lot of you to the afterlife today!"The outrage felt by the members of the three Great Sects overshadowed their fear due to the sheer arrogance Awesome was exuding. "Brat, don't think for a second that you can do whatever you want just because you can use the Eight Gates' Prisms. Do you think we're easy prey?" Homer stepped forward, retorting hotly. "Ha! I said what I said, didn't I? Bite me! Since you're all so hard of hearing because of your age, I'll be nice and repeat my demands again. If you don't hand over the old coot today, none of you will live!" Awesome said boldly. "How dare you!"This time, Homer was the first to snap. His angered roar ha
Everyone from the three sects was stunned to see Awesome activating the Eight Gates' Prisms right off the bat."Everyone, be careful! The brat has unleashed the Eight Gates' Prisms!"Homer shouted as his right hand danced through the air, sending afterimages of his palms rushing back at Awesome.Everyone from the Pavilion of Regality and the House of Enlightenment knew just how monstrous Awesome's power could be. Hence, they instantly retaliated by using the deadliest techniques they had mastered.Meanwhile, Awesome was acting like a fish in the water.His speed had doubled the moment he unleashed the Eight Gates' Prisms.Boom!The punch landed, sending two of Moste Magicke's elders, who did not dodge in time, flying.Bam! Bam!Awesome had crushed their hearts with a single punch, causing them to die on the spot.Awesome dashed to the side after killing them, darting over to the fighters from the Pavilion of Regality.A middle-aged man at the Top Legend Realm spotted Awesome
Meanwhile, the barrage of blades was still going strong against Awesome's Vajra Barrier. Alas, the blades did more damage to the battlefield than to their opponent.That was because the barrage of blades might be strong, but they were akin to ants gnawing at Awesome's Vajra Barrier.Awesome stood in the middle of the Demonbane Formation, utterly unbothered. However, he didn't bother muffling his laughter when he saw the blades getting weaker with every passing second. "Is this all you can do, sirs? If you're done, I'll be sending you on your way."As he said that, the Eight Gates' Prisms suddenly shone brightly around him until he was covered by a blinding light.Boom!Then, he flew into the sky like a shooting star. Shortly after, a golden fist came crashing down on the formation with the might of his Eight Gates.Rumble!There was a loud groan as the Demonbane Formation broke. It was as if it was being torn apart by a gigantic hand. Awesome had broken the formation with just o
The atmosphere changed instantly as Moste Magicke's four patriarchs appeared. They were also known as the Four Great Elders of Moste Magicke.The leader of the Four Great Elders was the mighty Master Magicke!With the terrifying power of the Eight Gates' Prisms, his mere appearance caused the entire space to tremble.Magicke's Eight Gates' Prisms were stronger than Awesome's since Awesome had reached the threshold of Eight Gates' Prisms by using essence while Magicke wielded the power of a true master! Moreover, there was also another Eight Gates among the Four Great Elders. On the other hand, the remaining two elders were at the peak of the Seven Deaths.However, Awesome didn't even flinch when he saw the Four Great Elders."I see that you've brought reinforcements, huh?" Awesome narrowed his eyes and glanced at the sky.Homer growled upon hearing his words, "How dare you act so arrogantly in front of Master Magicke? You are having a death wish!""Do you think I'm afraid of you
When the elders and Magicke heard Jasper's words, their expressions turned grim.No one had expected that the person who killed their successor would be a disciple of Magic Mountain!"We have never clashed swords with your ilk. So, why did you kill our sect's successor?"Jasper smiled and said, "He brought it upon himself!""You..." The elder's face was red with anger when he heard Jasper's imperious answer. Still, he had no choice but to restrain his temper since Jasper was far more powerful than him.Just then, Magicke finally spoke up. "I am one of the five great patriarchs of Moste Magicke. In fact, I have some connections with your sect. Now, I'll ask you again. Why did you kill my successor?" his voice boomed as he spoke.Jasper replied, "Didn't you hear what I just said? Are you deaf?"At that moment, Magicke's expression changed drastically. Initially, he thought Jasper would be intimidated by him when he said his name. Yet, Jasper wasn't the least bit intimidated."I a
Never in the Seven Deaths' elder's wildest dreams would he expect that Awesome would be so powerful! Thus, he quickly gathered all his power and clashed head-on with Awesome's fist.Boom!As a massive wave of energy rippled outward, the surrounding stone shattered into pieces. At the same time, the elder stumbled backward, face pale."Come on, you old geezer. Let's keep going!" Awesome taunted the elder with a smile.Magicke interjected when he saw that the elder was giving ground, "Be careful, Rayden. He has already reached the Eight Gates' Prisms!"When Rayden, the elder who had just fought Awesome, heard Magicke's words, his expression twisted in frustration. He couldn't help but think that the Fates were out to get him today. After all, not only did he just barely escape death from Jasper earlier, but he was also being thrashed by Awesome.As Rayden remembered that he was the elder of Moste Magicke, he could hardly contain the urge to bash his head against a wall in humiliati
A sudden roar echoed through the battlefield when another elder noticed that none of the sword strikes were breaking through Awesome's defenses."Let me help you, Damien!" the elder shouted before making his move.This elder had a robust frame in comparison. However, he was nimble as he raised his hand swiftly, causing a yellow talisman to shoot into the sky. Then, he began to form a seal with his hands."Six Fires Thunder!"Crack!Thick, flame-imbued lightning bolts shot out from the talisman and converged in the elder's palm. In mere moments, the lightning bolts soon formed a massive thunderball."Go!"The thunderball that was wrapped in roaring flames hurtled straight toward Awesome with a push of his palms.Boom! A deafening explosion echoed across the area!Immediately after, Awesome's barrier shattered upon the thunderball's impact.Awesome spat out blood within his barrier.On the other hand, the crowd erupted in cheers when they saw Awesome's shield crack under the p
As Jasper stepped forward, the two elders' expressions turned grim. It was clear that they were afraid of Jasper.Not only were they afraid of Jasper, but they were also afraid of the Magic Mountain that was backing him up. After all, all sword masters from Magic Mountain were the most intimidating, even among the sects."You brat! Let me make this clear again. Moste Magicke holds no grudge against Magic Mountain! If you insist on going against us, don't blame us for being ruthless!" Damien warned Jasper with a stern voice.Jasper sighed and shook his head in annoyance. "Magic Mountain… Why do you guys keep bringing up my sect? Are you afraid of us retaliating? Don't worry. My elder told me that he wouldn't care nor avenge me if I ever lost in a fight or got killed since it would be too humiliating for him. So, you two can rest easy. As long as you are capable of killing me, Magic Mountain won't cause trouble for you."The two elders exchanged glances and wondered if what Jasper sa
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