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 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
Aphrodite was a master manipulator. She knew the weaknesses of Nox's underlings, and she praised Bard, "At least you know where you stand, Bard. You never overreach. Though we failed to make you one of us, I still thought it'd be a shame to kill you."Bard smiled. "Oh, you're such an actor, Ms. Mousse. You know why we don't like you? Queenie is a genuine lady, just like our lord. You're far inferior to her. And don't flatter yourself. Of course, I know where I stand. I can't even reach the pinnacle of martial arts, let alone cultivation."No matter how smart I am, my lack of talents holds me back. I can never be made an important leader." He was only spared because he couldn't become a threat to the Mousses.Nox didn't use schemes because he didn't need them. Absolute power could trump any plot.Vermilion Bird clenched her teeth. "What is the meaning of this? The lord knows that the bitch is here?"Bard shook his head. Vermilion Bird was a smart woman, but Aphrodite made her lose
Aphrodite felt nothing but sorrow, and Vermilion Bird burst into laughter. "I expected nothing less from these people. Your men are just like their employers. Hey, knights, you guys want to find out more about Faeast martial arts? See those Mousse guys? They're masters. Deal with them."Vermilion Bird gave her orders. She knew these people would escape the moment she showed up. The knights flew off, going after the escaped Mousses. The Mousses were a family of warriors, while these knights were cultivators, to an extent. They wore mystical artifacts, and the Mousses' guys didn't have something like that.The battle was fierce but short. The Mousses' powerhouses were taken out, and the rest were dealt with by the Shadow Division."And now only you're left. Interesting, isn't it? Karma always bites you in the ass. You betrayed my lord, and now your men betray you. You deserve this," Vermilion Bird cursed."Yes, I deserve this, but as long as he wants to be the Nine-State Lord, then w
'The beating heart of this land?' The woman's underlings looked grim. They were supposed to be the master tacticians here. Yet, Nox played them like a cheap kazoo. 'He's a far better tactician than we expected!'Nox began his counterattack not long after the Ocean of Death incident. This woman was none other than Aphrodite, Nox's old flame. When she saw Brundela's fate stabilizing, she knew right then that things had gotten out of her hands."Tell the Mousses in Eropa to retreat right away. There is no need to stay here any longer. He's not attacking us because he's waiting for us to do the same. The moment our men try to start anything, he'll swoop in and take them all out. "No one can beat him if he decides to go all the way. Not even me," said Aphrodite.Suddenly, the Mousses' powerhouse noticed something. "I sense bloodlust. Who goes there? Show yourself!" The powerhouses unsheathed their weapons and stood around Aphrodite, protecting her.A group of black silhouettes appeare