Cashmere and his warriors were still waiting for Louis and his team at the mountain base. One hour had gone by, but none came back with news. Cashmere was getting worried.A man in black asked, "Enlightened, they've been in there for an hour."Cashmere looked at the estate and said nothing for a moment. "You guys stay here. I'll go check things out.""Yes, Enlightened."Cashmere ran up the mountains. Nothing was stopping him, but the air felt eerily silent. Cashmere became increasingly worried.Right before he came to the estate, he saw a pile of bloody corpses lying before him, and his eyes went wide.The first corpse was Louis, but the body was sliced in two. Even in death, Louis' eyes were bulging. He was dismayed. Piled with Louis' corpse were the bodies of his comrades."They're all dead." Cashmere's legs buckled, and he almost fell, but he composed himself and galloped down the mountain, running for his life.…After Jebediah piled up the corpses, he took out a talisman.
As the underground ruler of the River Tri-State area, Logan had absolute power, and the bluebloods were proud they could see him."Mr. Royal, I'm Xavier Coulson. It's an honor to meet you. I have something to give you, as a token of respect for you and your chamber of commerce."Xavier was one of the top ten richest men in Riverton, and he started his empire with the hotel business. In Riverton alone, Xavier owned six high-class hotels.Xavier gave Logan a pair of jade scepters, and they were expensive."Mr. Royal, I'm from Supply Corp.""Mr. Royal, I'm from Path Estate."The bluebloods were all trying to suck up to Logan, presenting him with expensive gifts.Blackdragon was too famous, and Logan was an ambitious man. Of course they had to pay him some respect.Logan laughed. "Thank you, but I'm here to take care of some pests. You should be on your way back home now."The bluebloods took their leave, but before they could, a panicked voice echoed in the air."Chamberlord!"
Logan was looking grim. He was the chamberlord, but if he ran away with his tail between his legs, his chamber of commerce would turn into a laughingstock.If he didn't run, however, he would have to face an alleged Greater Grandmaster who killed all the people he sent in. Logan clenched his fists, musing over his options."We can't afford any hesitation, chamberlord. We have to leave now," said Cashmere again.The Blackdragon warriors were looking at Logan, and even the bluebloods were watching.Some hesitation later, Logan announced, "Fine, we'll go with Cashmere's idea. Everyone, we're leaving this city for now!"The men in black answered, "Yes, chamberlord!"But then screams pierced the air. The screams were horrifying and bloodcurdling.Logan was aghast. "What's going on out there?"Cashmere shivered. He had an ominous feeling about this. And then, a bloodied man in black came trundling in. "Chamberlord… he's here! He's here!"Logan and the men in black were solemn. Logan
"Who are you? Why are you fighting us?"Nox sneered. "Me? I'm Nox Greenshade.""Nox Greenshade?" The mention of that name made Logan shiver again for some reason."Yes. This is your first time hearing my name, and it'll be the last. Tell me, how do you want to die?" Nox asked.Logan roared in laughter, but there was fury in his voice. "You ignorant punk! Just because you know how to fight, you think you can go against me? I've been in this line of work for decades, and I created Blackdragon."Logan shouted, "I have three thousand students, and you think you can kill me alone?"The hundred or so men in black whipped out their weapons. Metal glinted, and the air was filled with murder."And my students are all on their way here." Logan sneered venomously.It was the truth. Since he sniffed danger, Logan's men had called his students to come quickly.Nox didn't care. He stood with both hands behind his back, calm and collected.Jebediah, however, frowned at the news. He quickly
"Holy shit, what is that?" The man in the lead pointed ahead, his eyes wide.Everyone else looked ahead as well. The rumbling got closer, and then they saw dozens of tanks appear. The VT-1 tanks had arrived. They saw the machine guns, the cannons, and the soldiers standing on top of the tanks."Tanks?" a man in black shouted.Everyone else was dumbfounded. They didn't expect a whole army of tanks to show up, and the tanks could level a skyscraper with a single shot of their cannon.And then, a helicopter came to a stop, hovering in the air. The winds stirred up by the rotor blades swayed the Blackdragon students, and they couldn't open their eyes.Someone shouted, "Take down the bastards! If anyone fights back, shoot to kill!"A gunshot tore through the skies, and hundreds of armed elites charged into the battlefield.The Blackdragon students couldn't believe what they were seeing. They wouldn't fight back, not when the enemies had firearms. A burly warrior quickly tossed his we
The rotor blades stopped spinning, and a group of armed special forces leaped out of the helicopter, escorting a burly figure. The squad then quickly ran over to Nox.Draco was here. Everyone was shocked to see a commander in their presence, including Logan.Draco and his team quickly came up to Nox. "Milord, I apologize for my tardiness."Everyone couldn't believe that Draco was calling Nox his lord, including Jebediah. Jebediah's eyes went as wide as they could get. He stared at Nox in disbelief.Nox said, "It matters not. Where are the students of Logan Royal?"Draco answered, "The bastards were all taken down ten minutes ago, milord.""Not bad." Nox smiled.Logan was black as thunder. He couldn't believe all his students were taken down so easily. 'Dear gods. What happened?' he wondered.Nox looked at Logan. "I told you they couldn't make it. Now, do you believe me?"Logan started shivering, and he stared at Nox, his eyes bulging. "You… How is this possible?"A smile curl
The warriors were nothing in front of Nox. Everyone else felt fear seizing their souls."Kill him! This is an order!" Logan roared, but none tempted fate again."Cashmere! You've been my supporter the longest! Kill him!" Logan turned his attention to Cashmere in a Hail Mary pass.Cashmere was ashen. He said, "I'm sorry, chamberlord. I-I want to live!" Cashmere tossed his weapons away.All the remaining warriors tossed their weapons away as well."We surrender! Please don't kill us!" Everyone surrendered, including Cashmere.Logan couldn't believe his eyes. All his underlings betrayed him, including his most trusted lieutenant, Cashmere.Nox looked at Logan. "Time to die." He took a step forward and disappeared like a phantom.Logan tried to dodge, but Nox was moving too fast. Nox grabbed Logan's neck and held him up like he was just a chick.Coldly, Nox said, "You think you can fight me? You can have ten lives, and you'll still die in the end."Logan's eyes were bloodshot, an
One of them was the hotel owner, Xavier. The bluebloods shivered and went on their knees to beg for mercy.Nox looked at them. "Let them go. We've seen enough deaths in one day.""As you wish, milord." Draco waved the bluebloods down dismissively. "My lord has decided to spare you, you lucky bastards. Now scram!"The bluebloods scarpered and escaped the scene. At the same time, a motorcade of luxury cars came from afar. The one in the lead was a Rolls-Royce.The car's door was opened, and Alexander got out. He went up to Nox and Draco. "Milord, commander, I apologize for my tardiness."Draco laughed and clapped Alexander's shoulder. "It's alright, Alex. This is no big deal. I can handle it."Alexander smiled bitterly. Draco was far better than he was in terms of position and combat strength.Nox looked at Alexander. "Alex, where's Queenie?""Milord, she is staying at my villa happily."Nox was happy to hear that. "Take me to her.""Yes, milord."Draco quickly interrupted, "M
Back in the regular guards' camp, Harley spat blood. He was lying in the ruins of a building, his body covered in slash marks. His Celestial technique was broken. This man was leagues above him. Celestial techniques were useless. The swordsman was too powerful."Magic Mountain's techniques? But their swordsmen are on good terms with the lord!" Harley stared at the man in green. He defeated Harley using Magic Mountain's techniques.Magic Mountain and Mystia had always been at loggerheads. They had slain many demons and monsters throughout the years, and their swordsmanship was a bane for the cultivators."I wonder how Nox managed to make a Mystian like you loyal to him. Yes, I am a Magic Mountain swordsman. Was, to be honest. I was kicked out a hundred years ago. My master said my heart is astray. How laughable. I have killed demons over ninety years, and hundreds of them have died to my blade! My heart is not astray!"Your sins are innumerable, Harley, and you must be slain! White
All of a sudden, the soldiers let go of their weapons. They had a look of fanaticism on their faces as they throttled themselves to death. The party went on, and the bluebloods enjoyed every moment, oblivious to the incoming danger.The monk passed through the residence smoothly, with all the soldiers and guards throttling themselves to death. Suddenly, everyone noticed a monk in red robes in the party hall. The drunk guests thought this was an event arranged by Atlas."We have a monk here. Wonder what kind of show you're presenting," a portly rich man joked, laughing loudly."Show? I am the leader of an evil sect. No show, but I do have a scripture to share. The government calls my sect evil, and they claim the monks are agents of darkness. You are not much better yourself. Omitofo."The old monk chanted once more, and the look on everyone's faces changed. Some knelt and cried their hearts out. Some groveled and didn't even notice that their heads were bleeding. They talked about
Back in his residence, Atlas called a feast and invited the bluebloods of Imperia. He was glowing during the event and could never be happier. He used to be a declining aristocrat with nothing but the title of nobility.However, his luck turned for the better when he got older. He followed Nox into battle at Heaven's Cage, Vertolt, and Winterosch, making him a true lord. The Limerents controlled the nation, and he was a prince. He could even have some power over the nation or at least be one of the top dogs in Faeast.If Nox became emperor, then all the better. Perhaps he could be a more intimate part of the royal family. He drank to his heart's content and partied with the most desired people in Imperia. Nothing could be better."Life is short, people. Drink!"…The Ice Temple's vice-Lord was in the regular guards' encampment. This was a critical junction, and yet Atlas wasn't at his post. Instead, he was having a party. The vice-Lord had a bad feeling about this, but he had no p
Harley sneered, having nothing but disdain for Atlas. "I can't believe the master would employ a shithead like you."Atlas laughed. "You think you're so high and mighty, but you're also Lord Nox's lapdog now. I am his subordinate, and we have a close relationship. I'm also the uncle of the emperor. That makes me Lord Nox's great-uncle," bragged Atlas."Dumbass. Just do your fucking job. Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise told me the Mousses might try something," Harley cursed.The mention of the Mousses made Atlas panic, but he calmed himself down and snored. "The Mousses? They won't dare do anything when I'm here. If they show up, I'll kick their ass! I command thirty thousand units. If they come to Imperia, it'll be the last thing they see!" Atlas was confident.Harley was speechless. 'My word, how can he be such a braggart?'With thirty thousand Nox Army units in Imperia, combined with the Forbidden Army, the regular guards, and 200 thousand elites protecting Imperia, nothing co
Vermilion Bird said, "Azure Dragon used to be an Advanced Eight Gates. After the Mousses had him under their control, he became a Supreme. Judging by these photos, he's gotten more powerful since then."'More powerful?' Nineve knew how the cultivators were ranked. Top Legend Realms were another kind of life form entirely. In Faeast, a Supreme could be made a lord. An undefeatable Supreme would be made a ruler. A Sovereign was made every five hundred years, while a ruler was made every century.Supremes appeared once every decade or so. "I don't get it. You three obviously found some power source, and with Nox's help, you leveled up. Azure Dragon only has the Mousses. How'd he level up so fast?"If the Mousses were so powerful, they wouldn't have to resort to assassinations or betrayals."Not the Mousses. It's all Azure Dragon. He's our captain. He's a very talented and cunning man. Emphasis on talent. He's so strong that not even three of us can compare to him, combined. The only g
Elizabeth said nothing but went red and hung her head low, causing Black Tortoise to panic."Uh oh. If you want him, you'll have to fight for him. That's all I can say, but the lord does think highly of you." He laughed."Shut it, Black Tortoise. You're talking nonsense here!" Vermilion Bird snapped. "See you, Your Majesty." She then took Black Tortoise and left the room quickly. They had work to do.The duo led most of the Shadow Division members back to Faeast. After the incident of Brundela, Faeast's fate was going strong, and the people were excited. However, beneath that excitement was unseen danger.Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise came back to Northstate's governor-general's place and met up with Nineve. Black Tortoise said solemnly, "What happened, Your Highness? We need the details."Nineve looked exhausted, and there were dark circles under her eyes. She had been working hard in Nox's absence. "Honestly, Atlas… I mean, the Defender of the Lord hasn't been pulling his we
Douglas worked through the night for the negotiation."One, you must apologize for your invasion of Faeast. Two, you will return all stolen relics to us and pay for damages. Three, you will open trade with Faeast, and it must be complete and total. Those are our demands. We promise not to interfere with your nation's administration. Once the aid is administered, our fleet and army will retreat from Brundela."And one more thing. Faeast recognizes you as Brundela's new ruler." That was interesting. It also meant that Faeast could rescind that recognition at any time. Elizabeth had no choice. Without Faeast, Brundela would be gone. In the end, the nations arrived at an agreement.At midnight, they called a press conference. Faeast helped Eropa settle a war and avert a world disaster. That news took the world by storm. The Eastern dragon was rising, and none could stop it. It wouldn't take long for Faeast to return to the top.Brundela's case was over. After they gave enough aid, Ferg
"They call you Great Generals?" the Ice Temple Lord laughed. "If I do want to betray him, how do you hope to stop me? You three had to take me on together, and it only ended in a draw. Now that I'm an Emperor and White Tiger is in a slumber, I can destroy you in a moment!"The Ice Temple Lord looked at Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise with disdain. Vermilion Bird's eyes were wide. She didn't care. She would fight the Temple Lord to the bitter end if she must.Black Tortoise was the calmer one, and he pulled Vermilion Bird back. "Calm down. Even if he wants to betray the lord, he at least would want to see the lord's body before he tries anything."Even a woman like Aphrodite lost this fight. He wouldn't dare try anything stupid."The Ice Temple Lord was still smug about being an Emperor, and now his celebration was cut short. Betraying Nox required a lot of courage. Nox's power terrified him. Even if he couldn't win the fight, Nox could at least come back safely.Besides, he only
The formation Nox created with the Sovereign Seal was on the brink of destruction. Once the formation was gone, the Sovereigns and the spirits would return to dust. In this final moment, Brundela's Faeastian called their friends and family in their homeland and projected the modern-day Faeast onto the gigantic screen in the plaza.The spirits cried when they saw how developed their nation had become. The Sovereigns and the rulers were meticulous people. They used to rule over a unified nation, so they knew how hard it was to create a dynasty. Every dynasty would have its peak and nadir.Every time a dynasty was on a decline, Faeast would be in danger. They didn't talk about the truth behind that video, of course. They admired the beautiful land of Faeast as they waited for their final moment to arrive."The hardest and darkest moment is behind us, sirs. Faeast has me now. You may rest in peace. I will not let you down. I will destroy the canker that infects Faeast and give it the pe