'Prison?' Harley was shocked, and then he was surprised. As long as he was spared the death sentence, he didn't mind the punishment. He was an Intermediate Pinnacle Legend Realm. Nox aside, he would be the strongest warrior in Faeast.If Nox didn't try to attack him, no one would be stupid enough to make things hard for him. All he needed to do was help Nox find White Tiger."Here's the thing, master. When we found out that you died in the Ocean of Death, we attacked the Four Great Generals. First, Aphrodite sabotaged Azure Dragon. She lured him into the Divine Formation outside the pass and took his soul. After that, she attacked the other generals."Nox aside, the Mousses were wary about Azure Dragon. He was in control of Faeast's penal code and was loyal to only Nox. Not even the emperor could make him do anything. That was why Quilo failed to rein in Azure Dragon.While the Mousses set Azure Dragon up, Quilo protected Black Tortoise and Vermilion Bird. He failed to keep White T
Nox had given them orders. If Faeast was in grave danger and something bad had happened to him, the Four Great Generals could merge their Sacred Beast Seals and summon that person. When they saw the look on his face, Black Tortoise and Vermilion Bird knew what he was thinking.Vermilion Bird asked, "Milord, you're thinking about…""I'm fine. He's an ace we have. We need to find Azure Dragon before we talk about that." Nox said, "Harley, tell me what's going on with White Tiger.""He's fine, but our holy heir has him locked up." Harley frowned."Keep talking.""The holy heir is the future leader of the Ice Temple and a student of an Emperor."Black Tortoise and Vermilion Bird's pupils contracted. Emperors were like Rulers. Technically, any Supreme could call themselves a Ruler, but there weren't a lot of acknowledged ones.The same went for Pinnacle Legend Realms. Emperors built their name on great violence. White Tiger was fine, but an Emperor's student had him locked up. Anyone
The major general and lieutenants stood straighter. Their eyes were on the cabin, waiting for Nox to show up."I know. Don't worry. The Assad Temple won't dare attack the Nox Army, just like how the Mousses didn't try anything with the Generals before they got rid of me. Do your job and worry about nothing else."Under everyone's eyes, Nox came out of the cabin. He was on a call with Atlas. Atlas could sense the divine sense of the gods from Assad Temple. He panicked the moment he felt so many powerful presences at once, so he called Nox.Nox was calming him down. He had to. Unlike Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and the other generals, he needed to reassure Atlas. The others trusted Nox completely and would carry out his orders without question, but not him. Nox then ended the call.The major general and lieutenants bowed and almost knelt, as if he was the emperor."This is a military base, so military etiquette applies! What are you, amateurs?" Nox chided.The soldiers quickly
Nox came to the base, and the major general presented a report about Prosperland's recent events. "It's the Light Nation. They're stealing Faeast's algae, and their unofficial history claims that Prosperland belongs to them. They claim that we invaded their land and are sending in their troops to take Prosperland," the major general said.The commander was dealing with this matter. Prosperland was in an emergency state. The army had been sent to the border, and they mostly gathered on Nineside Peak so they could keep the enemies at bay. However, some of the enemy soldiers had crossed the border."Light Nations? Both of them?" Black Tortoise asked."No. It's mostly Northlight. Southlight hasn't declared their stance, and we don't know their sentiments, so we can't predict what they'll do," the major general said."Nothing to worry about. The Light Nations wouldn't dare invade us. They're clowns. If we're talking history, they're our vassal states." Nox snorted. The representatives f
Teagan bribed the Mousses and established a connection with Douglas. When he found out that Nox might be the new emperor, Teagan didn't even dare meet with him when he came to Prosperland. He was worried Nox would kill him because he guessed Nox's thoughts wrongly.Thankfully, the Light Nations started a fight, so he came to Nineside Peak to hide. He wanted to use this issue to see what Nox would do to him. When the orders came through, he immediately guessed what Nox was trying to say.As long as he was loyal to the nation and served the nation, Nox couldn't care less what Teagan wanted to do, as long as it didn't cross Nox's principles.Teagan bowed in Nox's direction. "He lives up to his title. I'm the one who's been narrow-minded." He then stood up, and the usually unctuous commander looked solemn. He ordered, "We have our orders. Anyone who enters Faeast is an enemy, and they are to be killed!""Yes, commander!" the generals answered.The security at Nineside Peak was tight.
Teagan had finally made up his mind. At the same time, Nox got the letter from Teagan. "The Southkings sent their envoys to Mount Greatwhite." He was no longer calm.The Southkings had no idea about his plan, so they thought he must be facing a lot of stress dealing with two temples from Mystia at the same time. They thought he couldn't deal with the problems facing Prosperland.They had no idea he was already here."Are you talking about the Southkings? The only good one is Augustus, but he's still a child. Why are they rushing to get themselves killed?" Harley smacked his lips. It was harsh, but it was true.This situation wasn't something the Southkings alone could handle, even if they risked their lives. Nox had thought it was weird that they didn't send anyone to the battle in Vertolt, but now it was answered. They had their eyes on the Prosperland emergency."I guess we'll have to move out earlier than planned." Nox summoned Black Tortoise and made their way to Mount Greatwh
The moment everyone made their moves, the weather on Mount Greatwhite changed, and a heavy blizzard hit. A halo of light shimmered. Even from miles away, they could see the red light shine. No one knew what that meant.Back at the base of the mountain, Nox and Black Tortoise saw the red light as well. Black Tortoise asked, "That's a sealing spell, isn't it?""Yes. Guess the Ice Temple guys noticed the Southkings. That spell is used to block communication from within the barrier. This blizzard is their work as well."Nox shook his head. If this was a cast spell, Nox could easily destroy it. However, this spell was cast through an artifact that had absorbed natural energy, and the artifact was hidden well. Nox's divine sense couldn't detect it, so he couldn't break the spell.Nox cursed the Emperor's student, and then another layer of spell was activated. It hindered Nox's divine sense. "Even my divine sense… The fact it can affect me means we're dealing with some high-grade artifact
The blizzard was significantly hindering their progress. To make things worse, the skies were darkening even though it was only three in the afternoon. Usually, the sun wouldn't set until five or six, even after factoring in the season. Yet, darkness fell upon the mountain, and the Southkings couldn't see where they were going.The soldiers turned on their flashlights, but it didn't help much. Soon, the temperature dipped, and a sudden chill swept through the mountain, causing the group to shiver.The sword on the back of a green-robed swordsman came flying out of its scabbard. "I sense bloodlust, Dad," the swordsman told Theodore. He took off his robe and let it fly with the wind. The swordsman was no older than sixteen. He was none other than the pride and joy of the Southkings—Augustus.Augustus was clad in full armor. It was a gift Nox gave him a long time ago. The armor came from Mystia and was made by Fiery Ignis himself. The armor was made of cordierite, a powerful steel ev
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