"A century ago today, the Greenshade family destroyed the Pavilion of Regality, and killed our young master, who was the greatest talent of Faeast at the time!" Grandma Cobra seethed, her voice full of venom. "Now, a hundred years have passed, and the Greenshade family's blood feud has been buried in the dust. But out comes you, Nox!"Hatred surged within her, so deep it could kill. Grandma Cobra's words suddenly made sense to Nox. He now understood why these six from the Pavilion of Regality hated him so much.Magicke caught onto the shift. His eyes gleamed with realization. It was clear what was coming next.The Pavilion of Regality had come here with a purpose. They were determined to end Nox's life here and now."I never would've guessed that the Greenshade family owes a blood debt to Pavilion of Regality. Nox, I was giving you a chance earlier because you're the Lord of Faeast, after all, and you've done some good for the kingdom. Heaven rewards virtue, and the strong are meant
A massive black python, on the verge of transforming into a dragon after reaching the peak of the Eight Gates' Prisms, was struck dead by a bolt of lightning! To put it bluntly, no individual among the many powerful elders present could have been a match for that python. It was the strongest creature, yet it was slain by Nox in a single blow.The lightning strike had reduced the python to nothing but charred black bones. As the Golden Lightning faded, those bones crumbled into ash, and a heavy, blood-soaked mist began to rise from the remains. The nauseating stench of blood filled the air, and it was so overpowering that several disciples of the sect gagged, unable to hold back their vomiting."This blood mist is the essence and life force of all the creatures this beast devoured. Life is sustained by essence, spirit, and vitality. Judging by this amount of blood mist, the beast must have slaughtered at least hundreds of thousands," Nox said solemnly, his voice carrying a sharp, ki
The seven people knew their limits. Magicke had already tested the waters for them, and the outcome was clear. One-on-one, they didn't stand a chance."How shameless! You call yourselves warriors of noble houses? Is this what your ancestors taught you?" Awesome lashed out, furious. "Disgraceful, absolutely disgraceful!"His anger wasn't just directed at Calahad anymore. He had turned his wrath on the seven people, cursing them all together. His insults were so cutting that even Nox was startled."Well, well, looks like you finally started talking sense," Nox teased Awesome."Damn it! You bald little brat, just wait until I get my hands on you!" Calahad snarled back at Awesome."Everyone, attack! He's arrogant—let's kill him while we have the chance!" someone shouted. "The victor takes all. Today, we must put an end to Lord Nox! Let the martial world of Faeast see who the true leader is!"Magicke nodded in agreement. "Exactly! Our sect has led the martial world of Faeast for three
'Another trump card?' Magicke felt a chill run down his spine. It was terrifying. With so many top cultivators surrounding Nox, risking their lives to take him down, he still had more tricks up his sleeve? And who were these tricks meant for? "Magicke, what are you so afraid of?" Grandma Cobra hissed. "Listen to him brag! If he was truly so powerful, why didn't he show it earlier? He's just trying to intimidate us, that's all.""We've been cultivating for centuries and have faced countless storms. He may be powerful, but he's far from invincible. And he's certainly not the greatest king in all of Faeast!" She didn't hesitate to point out that there had been kings before Nox, all of whom eventually turned against the sects. Yet after all these years, the sects still reigned supreme over Faeast's martial world, while those once-mighty kings were long dead, their names forgotten in the dust of history.Hearing this, Magicke calmed his mind, pushing aside his fears and focusing solely
"Do you know why the Supreme Realm is the pinnacle? It's because heaven and earth limit all things. Heavenly Dao controls all things but cannot achieve perfection. Therefore, the Supreme Realm is the pinnacle."At that moment, the nine dragons and nine elephants merged, coalescing into a single true spirit!This spiritual being was beyond the comprehension of anyone present. It had transcended the cycle of reincarnation, becoming something utterly unknown.An indescribable and unstoppable force swept across the land in all directions. Overwhelmed with fear, Magicke and his five comrades were swept out of the realm. Their bodies were thrown out violently, but their cultivation was left behind.In the blink of an eye, the clouds parted, and the fog lifted. The once-shrouded Ninedragon Peak was now bathed in light.The crowd was utterly speechless. In their eyes, Nox, the Great Lord of Faeast, had become the one true god of this world. Nothing they had ever known could compare to him
His murderous aura dominated the entire battlefield.Nox, the Great Lord of Faeast, had transformed into the very embodiment of death as he wielded the sickle of judgment. Thunder roared from the heavens, and with each strike, the disciples of the sect were swiftly killed.When the storm finally stopped, all that remained on Ninedragon Peak was a field of blackened ashes."Well done! Damn, that felt amazing! Those old bastards got exactly what they deserved!" Awesome exclaimed, completely exhilarated, while the women of Grand Weaver's Workshop were scared out of their wits. So many people were killed just like that. Nox was simply too decisive."My god! Moste Magicke, Pavilion of Regality, and the House of Enlightenment—all three great sects were wiped out by the Great Lord of Faeast alone!""He's practically eradicated these three sects! Isn't he afraid? With this, the entire martial world will be shaken. Even the sects that have no grudges against him will surely unite against h
"Do they really think they control Faeast?" Bear sneered. "These old fossils sure love to think they're someone important!"Nox, visibly annoyed, furrowed his brow and asked, "Are you done yet?"Bear glanced at him, realizing that Nox hadn't found any useful information about the whereabouts of his family from the disciples of the sect. Understanding the gravity of the situation, he quickly adjusted his tone and reported seriously, "Milord, during your journey here, we mobilized the Shadow Division and all major military districts. Even the emperor himself sent out the Hidden Dragon Guard to search for your family. Unfortunately, we've found nothing."The Mousses left no clues behind. Instead, they deliberately led us to track the movements of the sect.""The Hidden Dragon Guard?" Nox's eyes narrowed. "The emperor re-employed them?" It was clear to him that the emperor was making a major move.The Hidden Dragon Guard was Faeast's most secretive unit. No one knew when they were for
Nox promptly rushed back to Imperia. As expected, the news of Nox exterminating the sects spread like wildfire in the entire Imperia. At the same time, the emperor also came out of isolation.Douglas welcomed Nox just as Nox arrived in Imperia. As the motorcade moved toward the palace, he, who rode with Nox, congratulated him."A big battle is inevitable now that the sects have been destabilized. How is that worth celebrating?" Nox glanced at Douglas and remarked calmly."Of course, it's worth celebrating. Faeast will never be in peace as long as the sects still stand. His Majesty has been preparing for this war for a long time. Now that the war is about to take place, he can wipe out the sects and deal with the hidden enemies within Faeast. So, how is that not worth celebrating?" Douglas explained with a smile.Nox smiled in response. 'How interesting,' he thought. 'The emperor has long known about the hidden traitors. Yet, he only decided to start a war now. Could it be that I am
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