The 100,000 soldiers led by Atlas slaughtered a million soldiers from Winterosch.With such a comparison of strength, the Winterosch soldiers immediately turned into a disorganized mob.The 100,000 soldiers were elites with hundreds of battles and the battle of Heaven's Cage under their belt. Every one of them was a highly skilled martial artist who could stand strong against a hundred men all by themselves.In contrast, the only soldiers in the Winterosch army who could stand strong when outnumbered were the berserkers. However, they had led the charge and were already massacred. Thus, when it came to a clash of blades, Winterosch was no match for Black Tortoise's troops.At the sight of the tables being turned against them, Winterosch's commander ordered his troops to abandon their hostages and camp for a full withdrawal. He was afraid the remaining 300,000 of his men would be culled as well. Moreover, morale was at an all-time low, with many of the soldiers breaking down in fear
"Valhalla? Even if it exists, those are just evil spirits not even fit to be called an evil god.""What? How dare you insult my gods? You scoundrel!""Insult? You're right. During my reign of terror in Mystia, I've killed thousands of evil spirits in Assad Temple and Valhalla. Why else do you think those priests are so afraid of me?" Nox scoffed.Winterosch's commander froze. After a brief moment of hesitation, he hefted his ax higher and continued his charge."You are a man much stronger than those fake gods. Still, you shouldn't have angered Faeast." With a flick of his fingers, Nox shattered the giant ax along with the commander's arms.Agony shot through the commander. Before the shriek of pain could even leave his throat, a figure flashed across the field while his vision spun. The last thing the commander saw was his headless body.With one strike, Nox had decapitated the commander. He walked toward the Winterosch army with his head in hand.The soldiers had already broken
"Don't cry. I'm back now, aren't I? Certain people will be disappointed by that."Nox summoned water out of thin air through condensation and used the water to clean Nineve's face. He then turned to look at the one member of the Mousses who was present.That one glance scared the man halfway to death."Lord Nox, I had nothing to do with this! I was only acting on orders. There is no way I would dare to disobey Ms. Aphrodite's orders!" the man howled on his knees."Don't tell me that. Your life is not in my hands. That depends on the law," Nox replied with a huff.The army of 100,000 marched over to subdue the remnants of the Winterosch army. If not for Atlas' roar, they might have instantly rushed in to execute every soldier who was about to surrender."To destroy is easier than to create. Every country has good and evil men. If you don't stop the killing, the cycle of hate will never stop. It's more important to kill and subdue those in power," Atlas declared.As someone who ha
Seeing Nox approach, Dylan pointed at the bloody streets and corpses lining the streets of the city. "Look. These were someone's child, someone's parent. What is true for Faeast holds true for Winterosch as well."However, the main culprits of the battle will always be hiding in the safest place possible, watching the warriors fall as if they had nothing to do with the deaths."If we win, they get the credit. If we lose, they insist on revenge. A loss will ruin the country's entire economy. Just who will suffer then?"When we get our revenge, the dead will still be the descendants of the same warriors."At that, Dylan gave Nox a meaningful look.Nox understood what he meant."Don't worry, General Strohm. I've declared war against the Sect Alliance just for the chance to exterminate all hidden threats in one go. I'll sacrifice my generation for peace in Faeast forevermore," Nox declared with determination. He had never swayed from this goal, and he never would."Alright. I don't
"Nox! Do you know how worried I was? I was so afraid you died..."Governor's Residence, Northstate capital.Awesome kept clinging to Nox as he cried his heart out."Cry if you want to, but stop wiping your snot on my shirt! Get off!"People were worried about Nox's life because he was the heart of the nation. The stability of Faeast could not be placed at risk.Awesome's fear was much more innocent. He was only afraid of losing Nox as a boss.Despite Nox's shouting and disdain for how Awesome liked to mess around, he knew Awesome would always be the first to march to war when the nation was in trouble.When Awesome went to Nineve, he never planned on leaving her side alive.Frankly speaking, he held a grudge against the Confucians. The enemies were already banging on the country's doors, itching to trample over every warrior in Faeast, but the Confucians were unmoved."They aren't unmoved. Didn't they send someone here, too?" Nox said with a shake of his head.True, they had
"I trust you also know of His Majesty disappearing into the underground chamber?" Nox said.Everyone present nodded. Nox observed their reactions with a closed eye. Except for Atlas' worry for his nephew, everyone else was preoccupied with the war that would be happening in seven days. It was as if no one cared that Quilo might have died.As people used to say, the ascension of a new ruler was the start of a new government. Now that Faeast's new fate was born because of Nox while also being centered on him, his influence greatly surpasses Quilo's.However, Nox was not happy to see that. He knew he was not as good at governing the country as Quilo.Deep in his thoughts, Nox continued, "His Majesty ordered that I take full control over Faeast's military."I hereby announce that Atlas will be taking over as the Viceroy of the North, Black Tortoise as the commander of the Nox Army, and Marquis Strohm as the Governor of Northstate, standing guard over Vertolt. As for the rest, you will
Nox knew what Nineve was worried about but chose not to bring it up."What's wrong, my princess? Who's upset you? Is it Awesome again?""No. I'm just worried about the battle you'll be facing," Nineve muttered as she crouched down."About the battle? I'm leading a righteous army to strike down those who harm Faeast. With the nation united, what's there to fear? Besides, I've fought battles much harder than this. A mere Winterosch is nothing," Nox said dismissively.He had defeated even the mighty armies of the Ten Nations. Thus, Winterosch was nothing worth mentioning since it had long faded from the world."You can't say it like that. Behind Winterosch stands the Assad Temple. I also know a bit about Mystia's affairs. The world is divided into Faeast and Mystia. Winterosch lies in the north of Mystia, where the Ice Temple and Assad Temple rule the lands. Although the two temples have never gotten along, they will undoubtedly join forces if you lead troops against Winterosch. Whil
"Grandpa Limerent also said that you will be the Emperor who appears only once in five hundred years! It's common for dynasties to rise and fall. I'm fortunate it's you ascending to the throne. In other dynasties, the old royal family often meets a tragic end. We have fulfilled our duty, and now it's up to you to complete the unfinished revival of our heritage!"Nineve spoke with undeniable logic, saying exactly the words any new ruler would want to hear. However, Nox did not want to hear them from her."Who taught you to say this? Was it Atlas? Of course, he has already established his authority in my army. Now that one of the Four Great Generals has returned, we need him all the more. He is a prince outside of the royal bloodline," Nox said with a firm tone.Nineve stared at him in disbelief. She could hardly believe that Nox would say such things to her as if he no longer trusted her.Anger filled her, but she dared not offend him since she needed to secure a way out for the old
Nox unleashed his divine sense, scanning the entire perimeter of Imperia. The same scene repeated itself everywhere: borders littered with unconscious civilians, numerous car crashes, and many more trapped victims in desperate need of help."It looks like we need to break this damned formation first. Ugh, what a pain. And of course, we've got to locate the core before we can dismantle it," he muttered in frustration.The Soul Maze Formation was powerful—so much so that only those in the Legend Realm could traverse it unscathed. Imperia didn't boast many cultivators at that level, and those few were already occupied along the borders, rescuing civilians.Nox focused his Divine Sense and quickly pinpointed the core of the formation within minutes."There's a Sacred Realm guardian from the path of the ancient divine stationed at the core," Nox said telepathically to Cassian. "Grandpa, you and Kirin should head there. But don't rush—leave the rest to me."Nox's caution was clear—he di
Aphrodite maintained her usual stoic demeanor, but behind the scenes, she said to White Tiger telepathically, "Being enslaved by Nox's soul technique? That's quite the excuse. Surely, you know I'm naturally immune to soul techniques?"White Tiger scoffed and shot back telepathically, "They'd have chopped you into pieces by now if I hadn't done some fast talking! Do me a favor and behave yourself for once, or I'll handle you personally before they could even get the chance."Despite his grumbling, White Tiger couldn't help but feel a mix of envy and frustration over Aphrodite's extraordinary immunity. It was said that if someone's mind was honed to an unparalleled level, they could naturally resist soul techniques. Aphrodite had truly reached such a pinnacle of intellect.Aphrodite assumed command of the Nox Army as Nox's soul technique had seemingly bound her to him. She immediately ordered them and the nearby forces to retreat, leaving only the Sword Sect of Magic Mountain behind
Kirin and White Tiger had already entered Nox's room, only to freeze at the sight of his stormy expression. Trouble was clearly brewing."Milord, what happened?" White Tiger asked cautiously, lowering his head as if trying to shrink out of sight.Could this be about them swindling Aphrodite? But they had lost everything all night long—wasn't that punishment enough?Nox announced, "Imperia has gone dark. I can't reach Azure Dragon or the others. White Tiger, contact the military zone immediately and arrange for a military aircraft. I need to leave for Imperia right now!"White Tiger instantly tensed at the news. Imperia suddenly going dark, combined with Cassian's imminent return to reunite with Penelope, felt too coincidental. Could someone be targeting the Greenshade family?"Damn those scoundrels! Understood, milord. I'll get everything ready!"He rushed off to make the arrangements.Meanwhile, Aphrodite's telepathic voice reached Nox. "Stay calm. It's not as dire as it seems.
Nox felt choked by the sheer emotion he was feeling. Sometimes, even a thousand promises couldn't compare to the simple vow of staying together in life and death."Don't worry. There's no one in this world capable of killing me," he reassured her with a smile. All the talk about ruling the Nine States and Five Domains or becoming the emperor of the world paled in comparison to having the one he loved by his side.The destroyer ship made its way back to Faeast's inner harbor. Nineve eagerly led the group to the largest shopping mall in the area as soon as they disembarked.The marines quickly found themselves acting as her personal attendants, lugging bags upon bags of purchases. The spree lasted the entire day, only stopping when the mall finally closed for the night.Later that evening, Nox was watching a live news broadcast in the hotel.The screen showed an official spokesperson from Faeast addressing the issue of piracy on the high seas. The statement carefully emphasized the
As the Temple Lord of the Beast Temple, Kirin was none other than the auspicious beast Kirin itself.On the other hand, Mufasa, while known as the temple's guardian, was, in cruder terms, little more than a servant to the golden lion. His master, the golden lion, paled in comparison to the Kirin in both cultivation level and bloodline.Simply put, if the golden lion were present, it would have to kneel before Kirin."What now? Why'd you drag me out? Couldn't you deal with it yourself? You're so annoying! I was just having a great chat with my students," Kirin grumbled, clearly irritated.However, he immediately shut his gob after receiving a hard whack on the head from Nox."I called you out to ask if you could gather the beasts of the Beast Temple. Tell them to withdraw from Mystia and return to Faeast for the time being. I foresee a war with the path of the martial brewing soon, and I'll need a fully armed force of sacred beasts," Nox said, his piercing gaze fixed on Kirin."Ca
Faeast's rise was inevitable. This belief was absolute and unshakable!At that moment, Aphrodite came to a realization that so long as she and Nox had no romantic ties, their hearts could truly be in sync.Love brought complications such as resentment and division. But without personal emotions clouding their judgment, everything they did would be for the nation alone. Take this moment, for example. The intricate trap she had laid was no longer just a scheme. Rather, it had become a necessary move to safeguard Faeast. By nightfall, the destroyer arrived at the island where Voltaic resided. Before the ship even came to a stop, Voltaic stepped onto the water, striding across the waves with Mufasa by his side. With effortless grace, he leaped onto the bow, landing before Nox on the deck. "You old bastard, what's your deal? When I tried reaching out before, you acted like you were deaf. Now that I've shown up, you're all smiles and warm welcomes? What's that supposed to mean?" No
Just then, several pirate ships appeared on the horizon. They were from Capwave Island. Now, Nox had every reason to suspect that these pirates were nothing more than pawns, a smokescreen used by the elites of the island nations to cover their tracks. "Milord, those guys have their eyes on us. What's the call?" the captain asked. "My rule is simple. If they make a move, fire. Wipe them out. But you're the captain, so I'll leave the decision to you," Nox said. The university students onboard were all fired up, ready to take action without a second thought. The captain, mindful of the number of civilians on board, decided to attempt communication first. He picked up the radio to send a warning to the pirates.The deafening roar of jet engines ripped through the sky. A sudden transmission cut into their frequency. The voice on the radio was firm and unmistakable. "This is the Faeast Air Force. We have orders to escort your vessel. Stand by." Above them, fighter jets h
Nox first checked on Cassian. After realizing he was fine and had only collapsed out of exhaustion and loss of life essence, Nox turned to lead a group of men toward the port. The mystical artifact sealing off the island had been retrieved. The isolated island would finally see the light of day once more! Nox had just arrived at the port when he was surrounded by a pack of students. Somehow, they found out their savior was Lord Nox of Faeast. They were all insistent on meeting him. "We just knew Faeast would save us!""Our savior is actually Lord Nox! We will surely study hard to repay Faeast!"They were young and impulsive. In their eyes, Nox was sent to rescue them as Faeast knew they were in danger. Hence, they were overwhelmed with emotions. Nox stared at them with a guilty look in his eyes. He had not even known they were kidnapped. Due to that guilt, he agreed to take a group photo with the students even though he disliked appearing before the public eye. The enti
"Zeller, you'll be brought to justice!"With a twist of his fingers, thousands of swords appeared out of thin air and swung at Zeller.Without any techniques he could use, Zeller had to risk his life to block and dodge every blow sent his way. However, his body gave up after a few hundred strikes, and his body was torn apart.Shaken to his very core, Zeller tried to make a retreat."Where are you going? Quintuple Lightning, awaken the divine tempest!"As deafening thunder roared through the sky, countless bolts of lightning struck down at Zeller's dark spirit, killing him.One of the best evil cultivators died just like that.His death also sounded the death knell for the Celestial Ordinance's Abode that had been causing chaos in Faeast for centuries.The Marine Corps gazed at Nox with passionate excitement in their eyes.This was their lord, someone who was stronger than Cassian!Nox turned around to find the remaining elites crying in despair. Some of them had already lost