It was already late at night when they met the emperor. After entering the palace, Nox heard a familiar voice coming from inside."Queenie? When did she come here?" Nox asked in confusion."Lord Nox, stop being silly. His Majesty is the greatest figure in the world. Even with millions of guards, we can do nothing if someone truly wants to assassinate him. These guards are all here to protect Miss Queenie. Technically, His Majesty is also her bodyguard now." Douglas laughed.At this juncture, Nox had figured out the reason why the emperor summoned him to the palace this time. It was to make him realize that he had nothing to worry about.Once he entered the palace, Nox saw that the emperor was personally brewing tea for Queenie and telling her stories about him. Although the stories enthralled Queenie, Nox could tell she disliked staying in the palace and was extremely reserved while facing the emperor. It wasn't until she saw Nox that she relaxed."Nono—Lord Nox!" Queenie, who was
The emperor was thrilled, for this was exactly the answer he wanted from Nox."I summoned you here not for anything else but for this issue. The Shadow Division has also dug up some information. I'm sure you know by now that the sects are Faeast's greatest enemy. To be more accurate, our real enemy is the Sect Alliance, the one above all sects."At once, Nox squinted his eyes. It was as he expected. The emperor had summoned him here to discuss the issue regarding the Sect Alliance. The Sect Alliance was formed 3,000 years ago when Faeast's political situation was the most chaotic by Magic Mountain's Sword Sect, Moste Magicke, House of Enlightenment, Grand Weaver's Workshop, Celestial Ordinance's Abode, and Pavilion of Regality, the Six Great Sects. At that time, foreigners invaded Faeast. Not only did they occupy the nation's territory, but they also nearly exterminated the entire population in Faeast. Initially, the intention of forming the Sect Alliance was out of a good cause—to
While the emperor was teasing Nox, Douglas approached him with a baffling look and muttered, "Your Majesty, seeing as how Lord Nox left in such a hurry and with murderous intent, could it be that the talk didn't go well?""It's all in your mind, Mr. Gaia. Nox's murderous intent was purely because of the Sect Alliance. I think he will take action soon. Now, go and help me issue a decree," the emperor instructed. After that, he took a brocade box, which he had long prepared, and handed it to Douglas.Douglas' eyelids frantically twitched as he looked at the five-clawed golden dragon, which winded around the brocade box. "Could this be the Dragon Token?""Yes. Anyone possessing this Dragon Token can control Faeast's military troops!" The emperor nodded."But… Your Majesty, by doing so, you are handing over the control of Faeast's military force. Oh, my! It's the first time this ever happened in the Limerent Dynasty!" Douglas was astonished, for very few past dynasties in the past had
More and more people gathered in the Greenshade estate. All were prominent figures from well-known towns. In fact, with so many big shots gathered here, even militants with one-star rank, such as the brigadier general, could only stand at the entrance. Everyone had rushed over as soon as they received the decree. As a result, the crowd at the Greenshade estate kept growing.At this moment, an elderly man and a young man stood outside the gate of the Greenshade estate. The older one was the commander of an army group guarding Imperia. As for the one in his early 30s, he was the commander of the Eastern Command, who had just been promoted after being a general. Both held high positions of authority. Yet, they couldn't go further than the doorstep at this moment. They even had to occasionally make way for the other big shots coming from afar.The two knew each other since they happened to have been stationed at the Imperia's command center. Hence, they started to talk to each other."M
Sure enough, the Defender Lord of the East ignored their rude behavior, especially Bear's. To him, they were his juniors, so he wouldn't mind them. "Well, both, actually. According to the plan, I was originally the one who commanded the war against the Sect Alliance. Thankfully, Daniel bought me some time. Then, Lord Nox appeared when I was at the crunch time of my breakthrough. That was why I succeeded in breaking through. If it weren't for the Greenshade clan, I wouldn't have been able to reach the Supreme Realm," he replied to Douglas.The undertones in the Defender Lord of the East's statement were profound, and as Faeast's Minister, Douglas naturally knew some rumors about Mystia.Rumor had it that the Defender Lord of the East only had a chance to achieve a breakthrough because he had received guidance from a true martial expert through his acquaintance with Nox.Recalling the rumor he once heard of, Douglas glanced at Keith, Bear, and Bard. "You guys are lucky to be Lord Nox'
The aura of the Defender Lord of the East was already powerful. Yet, it couldn't be compared to the one exuded by the figure before them at all."Nox, your strength truly is impressive and far beyond reach." Atlas Limerent, the Defender Lord of the East, sighed in awe. Despite already a Supreme, he still felt Nox was an unreachable celestial being upon seeing him."Mr. Limerent." Nox nodded at Atlas. It was precisely because he had known Atlas in Mystia and acknowledged him as his fellow acquaintance that he consistently retained some trust in the emperor after his rebirth in the battle at the Ocean of Death. Otherwise, Nox would have regarded the emperor as his enemy based on what happened then."Milord!" All the generals under Nox bowed. Their eyes were burning with passion, and their admiration toward Nox even reached the point of madness.The thought of Nox finally returning and that they could fight alongside him once again made them extremely enthusiastic.The other generals
Previously, the Hidden Dragon Guard wasn't under Nox's command. In addition, since they were the emperor's subordinates, Nox had to turn a blind eye out of this respect for the emperor. However, now that Nox had gained control of the military force and the Hidden Dragon Guard was under his control, they naturally had to obey his rules. In fact, not only would Nox make it mandatory for them to abide by his rules, but he would also address some of the crimes they committed in the past.'Holy shit!' Douglas mused. 'I know very well about the Hidden Dragon Guard's shady businesses. If Lord Nox really wants to address their past deeds, I fear even beheading the Hidden Dragon Guard will be considered a light punishment. No, no. I can't let the Hidden Dragon Guard be the first victim of Lord Nox's punishment as soon as he gains the power to command the military force.'"Milord, they—""I'm disciplining my subordinates. So, shut up and mind your own business!"Upon hearing Nox scold him, D
Blood stained the blades. Everyone was surprised that the military headquarters would dare to take the initiative to attack the sects when they learned about the news of the Hidden Dragon Guard attacking various sect branches in Imperia.The Hidden Dragon Guard left no survivors, as the mission assigned to them was to kill all relevant sect members. The distance between the branches of the Pavilion of Regality and Grand Weaver's Workshop was only one street away. At this moment, a general under Nox's command stood outside Grand Weaver's Workshop branch, guarding the place like a gatekeeper.Unlike the peaceful and quiet Grand Weaver's Workshop, the Pavilion of Regality's branch was suffering from tragedy just across the street. Inside, blades were swung, and blood was splashed everywhere. The rain washed away the blood on the ground and carried the blood-mixed water into the street."The Hidden Dragon Guard? Is the royal family taking action against us?" Felicity asked with a pale f
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