Black Flood couldn't understand how a mortal Sovereign could use the power of the world. "Pinnacle of spells? That's bullshit! I am a god! A dragon! Regular gods are nothing to me! I am your nation's sacred beast!" Flood Dragon roared and summoned the black flames underneath.The flames roared and ran around, drowning out the stone hall and turning it into a sea of flames."You guys get back out there. I need you to set up a formation." Nox pushed the trio back to the surface. Black Flood didn't care about the small fries. He only wanted to kill Nox. "Die, Greenshade!"The sea of black flames ate up Nox, and the dragon energy pushed them down. The gravity of the battlefield rose and sucked Nox deeper and deeper. Black Flood kept an eye on Nox's aura, and it grew weaker and weaker. When it was nothing but a flicker of fire, he heaved a sigh of relief."You did this to yourself, Greenshade. You should never have challenged a dragon! I am law itself! Mortals should never have challeng
"You are as powerful as they say, Nine-State Lord. You are a Sovereign, and now you control its dragon energy. I see Faeast will rise once more." This man was one from a foreign country. He looked… alluring, to say the least. His eyes were as blue as sapphires. Any regular human would fall for his captivating gaze.Nox could sense the power coming from his eyes just from a single look. "I see you're the mastermind. What good will it bring you working with the Mousses? You wish to rule Faeast as well?" Nox said coldly.Goldenwheel looked at him scornfully and sneered. "You're not big enough to know the truth."Nox was flummoxed. 'Not big enough?' He sneered."You're the first one to say that to my face. You don't get to act high and mighty when you're confused about your own identity," Nox retorted sharply, and Goldenwheel's facade broke."How dare you! That's an insult!""Shut the fuck up. Who do you think you are? You should feel honored that I'm even talking to you."Goldenwhe
The trio on the surface saw the mountain crumble, and they saw White Tiger clinging on to life. The one who beat him up was one of the Four Great Generals, Azure Dragon. White Tiger crashed into the ruins. Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise wanted to help him, but they were hurt by the residual impact."Shit. That level of power is unbelievable." Jonah tried to shield the duo, but he was spewing blood as well. " You guys stay here. This guy's stronger than Black Flood. We cannot win. He might as well be undefeatable." He tried his best to stop the duo from jumping into danger.Then, Goldenwheel appeared. His silhouette was in the skies above, and blinding light shone all around him, stronger than even the light of the sun itself. His aura alone trumped everything. Not even the stars could outshine him.'What kind of power is that?' Not even a Mystian guy like Jonah had seen someone like that."That's the famous Goldenwheel. A cultivator who's lived for a thousand years. If he was in
"Black Flood's still around. It's three against one. The lord has a lot of pressure on his shoulders. I'm not sure if we can handle Azure Dragon even if we take him on together," said Vermilion Bird. She didn't even have any confidence before asking Jonah.Azure Dragon was the strongest General, and he used to be about forty percent of Nox's power level. Him alone could wipe the floor with the other three Generals. He had also grown stronger now. White Tiger was out of commission. Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, and Jonah were all hurt.Even in their prime, they weren't sure they could take down Azure Dragon. Now, if they even tried to get near him, they would be killed."We should get out of their way. The lord can take them on alone. Winning isn't our goal here. All we have to do is get out alive," said Jonah. It was already a big ask, getting out alive. He wouldn't try to wish for anything else."You think you can get out alive? That'd be a waste of my setup. If I let Greenshade
Goldenwheel laughed. "Good speech, but it's ultimately useless. The strong will rule, and the weak will be enslaved. Kill me if you can, or perish in the attempt! I shall rule Faeast once you die!"Goldenwheel looked down at Nox like he was a god. His aura was unleashed, and he was confident about winning the battle. "I hold all three Paths. You cannot win, Greenshade!" He swung his hand, and it felt like the whole sky was falling down.Compared to the skies, a mountain was nothing. Nox was just a cultivator in the Mortal World. He could never win against the heavens. It was a terrifying strike, and Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise were worried about their lord.This was the most powerful enemy they'd ever seen. A thousand-year-old cultivator would be a powerhouse even during the Investiture. Someone like him attacking a modern cultivator was despicable.The power of the heavens pushed down on Nox, and he held it up with his body alone. "I expected nothing less from a Sovereign. Y
Clearing Nox's name was not being charitable. Things were different now. Nox was the Sovereign and respected by all of Faeast's people. He was the symbol of unity. If the Mousses wished to return to their homeland, they must make sure Nox's contribution was recognized."I knew this would happen, Grandpa. Words are useless now. I am destined for loneliness, but when will this path of rulership end? No matter how powerful we get, we can never triumph against Mystia. We're still their slaves."Jacques' face fell. "Don't think about it, Aphrodite. We'll handle it when it comes. First, we kill Nox. The heavens are kind to us. We get to witness the final fight of the Nine-State Lord. If he gets through this, then defeating him will be harder than ever," said Jacques.If Nox could survive this ordeal, the Mousses would find it hard to take him down. He would be truly invincible.Faced with the arrogant Goldenwheel, Nox couldn't do a thing. Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise felt despair cr
By Nox's command, the golden flames flew into the skies. A spider lily of death slowly bloomed, and Goldenwheel's eyes went wide. This was an Immortal technique. "An Immortal technique? Impossible! His technique is already this powerful?" Goldenwheel was in disbelief.The world knew that Nox's Eight Techniques was the strongest set of techniques in the world, but it also had the capability to reach the truth. The moment Nox gained an epiphany about Saint Realm, the Eight Techniques grew as well.Flames burned everything they touched, and Goldenwheel's authority was nothing but a crisp. The fire burned his aura away, and without his aura, Goldenwheel was nothing but a regular old man."The Mousses didn't tell me he was a Saint! Bastards! No, he's not a Saint. He's just a Flawless Pinnacle Legend Realm, while I am a faux Saint. I am one step away from a half Saint. I have a thousand years of power. I have the advantage!"Thinking his power could trump Nox's, Goldenwheel once again ca
"With the power of the sun and the moon, I condemn you! I am the king of the Path of Human and Divine!" The jades pinned down Nox so hard, for a moment, his aura couldn't be felt. Things were getting grim again, and Jonah was worried about Nox.They had no choice but to leave this to fate's hands. They prayed that Faeast's fate could remain strong so Nox could have a chance at victory.As the jades pressed down, a loud explosion rattled the air. Shockwaves razed the trees to the ground. Even the trio was sent flying away, and they crashed into the formation on the mountain. That made their wounds worse. Jonah then noticed something."Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, this is it. This formation is why that ghoul is so powerful. This formation is connected to the Dragon's Vein underground, and he remains in the skies. He controls the power of heaven and earth. He's using it to cast his spells."Even if Lord Nox destroys his spells, he won't lose anything. Lord Nox can't use the natura
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