Sealmaster contacted Nox telepathically and asked him to summon Atlas' will to live."Atlas is not my subordinate. All I ever did for him was give him a tip or two. Besides, he's my elder, if we want to get into the technicalities. He's a lot older than me and has gone through more than his fair share of obstacles. He wouldn't listen to me."Nox answered, "He's wishing for death so he can leave a glorious history for himself."Sealmaster finally got it. Atlas never wanted to get out of this alive. He was part of the royal family and had enjoyed a life of luxury. His talent was not of the best stock, and Supreme was the best he could do. Right when death was facing him, Atlas repented and wished for a good and honorable death.He wanted to exchange his life for a glorious history that would be told for generations. Sealmaster couldn't save him from that. "That's how it is with cultivators of the path of humanity. It might not be a bad thing to decide how and when you want to bow out
Atlas roared into the heavens, "The nation is still not yet at peace, Quilo! Why did you go and get yourself killed?" He resented Quilo for still coming out triumphant in the final fight of their lives. He resented the fact that Faeast could not house two Sovereigns at once.Nox could've been the warrior, while Quilo could be the guardian. They'd be the perfect duo. That was why Atlas could die in peace. However, with the guardian of Faeast dead, Atlas must live. He had his people to look after. As long as he lived, he would have to face the harsh criticism of the people and history.Heroes might be short-lived, but they always left a great legacy. Rulers of empires, however, usually left nothing but infamy. Then, Atlas' resentment was replaced by sorrow. Quilo was part of his family. He was Atlas' nephew, and yet this was the way he went out.When Atlas came out of the tent, the Nox Army nearly demanded that he give them the command to attack Mount Martial."Bad news. The soldiers
"My people have lived through tough times, and they still persevere until now. No civilization has people as resilient as Faeast. I will come back in four days, and I will bring His Majesty's remains with me."Nox was adamant, and Sealmaster could do nothing about it now. He sighed. "I wish you luck, Nox. Then I must return to Magic Mountain and prepare for your return. I pray for your victory." Sealmaster bade goodbye and left for Magic Mountain with his comrades.By Nox's orders, Atlas led the Nox Army into the southwest nations and destroyed all their military equipment, then they were to attack the capitals of those nations. Atlas demanded immediate surrender from the rulers of the nations, and Douglas had to travel overseas once more to sign a ceasefire.The ceasefire needed time to be finalized. At the same time, Nox used the Yin Dragon's Vein and turned the natural energy Goldenwheel gathered on the mountain into life essence. He then injected that life essence into Vermilion
Nox argued, "They're not that stupid. They only agreed to our terms because they were also fighting among themselves. While I've grown, they must've done the same as well. Do you know why they did nothing while I took down all the other sects? To an extent, I was helping them."Vermilion Bird's intel says it clearly: they're the ones hiding in the shadows. The alliance is a lot crueler than we are. They must've destroyed the House of Enlightenment now. I only relented because the alliance's power wasn't centralized enough, so they posed no threat to the nation, but with the sects all gone, the alliance's leader is the only one who calls the shots."They can gather all the remaining sects' power in one place. The alliance is no longer a minor threat. That's why I must do this," said Nox.If the alliance was allowed to grow any further, it would be hard to handle. Even without Quilo's death, Nox would still attack the alliance after dealing with the southwest nations. Azure Dragon had
The remnants of the destroyed sects set up this formation to kill Nox. Azure Dragon could see the fear in their eyes. Nox half scared them to death. These people were forced to fight Nox."Wretches. I can take them down easily." Azure Dragon took out his container, and three swords came flying out. A glint of white pierced the formation's aura, and another sliced through the enemies in the formation. Azure Dragon then sent in a third and diced the bodies and what remained of the enemies.Only a few managed to survive the assault. They scurried off, but then slivers of sword energy flew up the mountain and killed them all. It didn't take too much time either."Okay, so all the sects are destroyed this time. Only Magic Mountain and Grand Weaver's Workshop are left. Magic Mountain is one of Faeast's protectors. The Workshop's filled with people who just want to survive. If they stay in hiding, they can live. If they try to take the throne for themselves, I'll destroy them." Bloodlust f
Nox didn't stop Quilo from getting his revenge because he knew Quilo well enough. The guy didn't come here for revenge. He was here to get himself killed.Azure Dragon mused over the story. He knew Nox enough to understand why he came to Mount Martial. "We're not just taking His Majesty's remains, are we? We're also taking the remains of his beloved and bury them in Imperia, is that right?"Nox grunted. "And also to get rid of the Sect Alliance."Then waves of energy exploded from Mount Martial. Nox climbed further up the mountain. "You do not take that attitude with me. Not when you're neither martial artists or cultivators."Roars of bloodlust echoed in the air, and hundreds of silhouettes appeared. All were the alliance's powerhouses."I'll handle them." Azure Dragon attacked with his sword container. His swords tore ahead like comets and killed many of the sect's powerhouses at once. Even now, Azure Dragon was about thirty percent of Nox's power level. With the swords' assista
Jacques couldn't believe Nox actually went to Mount Martial. "What? Did he give any orders? How many soldiers did he bring?" Jacques quickly asked. This was important.The moment Faeast and the Sect Alliance had a falling out, the path of the martial's people would join the fray, no matter the battle's outcome. Once those guys were dragged into this mess, the Mousses' ambition would be fulfilled."He gave no orders. Azure Dragon is his only ally. Imperia's men are preparing for His Majesty's funeral," said the underling."That's impossible. They're taking the alliance all by themselves? Even if they can, they will have to get rid of every single member if they want a perfect victory, or else it'd be a waste of time. He should know that better than anyone." Jacques was curious.The alliance was deeply established in Faeast, and it was impossible to root it all out. Jacques knew the alliance's power. Even if their best warriors were no match for Nox, they could still escape if they w
That was an arrogant proclamation."Shut your mouth, Azure Dragon! This is the Sect Alliance's turf! Watch your attitude!!" The powerhouses were furious. They'd probably take that insult silently if it were Nox, but Azure Dragon was far from that level of power."No, you watch your attitude! This is the land of Faeast, and everything in its land belongs to the people! To the nation! You deviated from the path, and now you're insulting your own bloodline? You've betrayed the nation and your ancestors! No good will come of this! You will suffer! Dragons' Flight!"Azure Dragon activated his Sacred Beast Seal, and the dragon roared. Powerful lightning bolts came raining down and slamming into the formation. The powerhouses quickly tried to fend the bolts off.Electricity crackled. Every time the lightning bolt clashed with the formation, blinding sparks flew. Roaring explosions ripped the air. The powerful impact changed the landscape, and a rainstorm attacked the desert.The formatio
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