That was the doing of Swordheart's sword energy. Of course, part of it was Azure Dragon's attack as well. The flames were the result of Azure Dragon's energy.Swordheart was panicking. "His swordsmanship is above mine. He's one with his weapon." Origin Sword was something only those who were one with their weapon could use. Azure Dragon even merged it with his Sacred Beast Seal, and it became a Forbidden Art. It was on par with a Sacred technique.Swordheart was only at the level of will-of-the-sword. The gap between them was tremendous. "If it weren't for the fact that the alliance took up the best cultivation spot in Faeast and fed you with a ton of elixirs, that attack would've killed you."You had all the advantage, and yet you failed to defeat a Mortal World cultivator like me. You think that kind of power is good enough to be the number one warrior in Faeast. My lord is vastly beyond me, and that makes him beyond you." Azure Dragon sneered.If he had the audacity to look down
Aphrodite was his past, and that was where she should stay. However, when his divine sense saw the lust Swordheart had for her, his rage flared. Swordheart had no idea that the bloodlust he felt earlier came from Nox. He thought he was seeing things after burning his soul too much.Azure Dragon, however, felt his lord's desire for murder. It wasn't his business how Nox would deal with Aphrodite, but he could kill Swordheart. Letting him live would only anger Nox further."I was going to take you down after a hundred blows, but change of plans. Let's finish this, kid. We're ending this right now! You're dead!"The final sword came out of the container. Its name was Heavenly Mandate, and it was Azure Dragon's strongest sword. This sword was incredibly powerful, but it also had a deadly flaw. If he couldn't kill his enemy, then Azure Dragon would die.Nox stopped him back on Mount Prison because he knew Azure Dragon was going to use that sword. This time, however, was different. Azure
Nox stopped the only guy who could save him from disturbing the battle, so he had only himself to rely on. Swordheart couldn't take that attack head-on. Left with no choice, his spirit left his body. By burning his soul, he quickly flew backward and opened some distance between him and Azure Dragon's attack.To his shock, Azure Dragon's attack went around his body and kept going after his soul. 'What the fuck? He can switch directions?'"Fine, if you're going to kill me, you'll pay for it! I have no body now, and I'm burning my soul. You're slower than me!" Swordheart gave up on running away. He knew he couldn't do it forever. Azure Dragon would catch up with him moments later, and he would die.He turned his attention to Nox. Taking a Sovereign down as his last act was good enough. "Die, Greenshade! I have no body now, and my soul's burning up! Your illusions don't scare me!" he snarled. Killing Nox would be a great contribution to the alliance.Nox watched Swordheart as he came c
Their enemy was a powerful demonoid. The once holy Mount Martial was turned into a hell on earth because of him. The silhouette's body radiated a wave of invisible energy, and the space around him was starting to twist and turn.Azure Dragon felt his heart race. That silhouette's aura was so powerful, he couldn't even look at the enemy directly. "Milord, you told me once that the eyes can be deceived if the enemy is far too strong for us. I can see twisted space. Is that because his level is too high for me to comprehend?""Yes, he's very powerful. A bit more than Goldenwheel, even. He's also a cultivator of the path of humanity. This is going to be tricky. Any path of humanity cultivator will be an extremist no matter which side they're on. As long as they grow powerful enough." Nox nodded.Nox was an extreme man who would not tolerate anything he didn't like. Anyone who tried to topple Faeast would be killed, no matter how trivial their crimes were."I know. The path of humanity'
The silhouette raised his hand, and a wave of powerful energy swept through the skies. Azure Dragon's avatar only lasted for a moment before it was destroyed. Even the dark clouds in the vicinity were blown away.'What?' Azure Dragon was stunned. 'He's that powerful?'He roared, "Who are you? I don't remember someone with your power in Faeast's ranks!""I do not introduce myself to those who are beneath me, but since you work for Greenshade… Very well, I am the enemy you wish to fight. I am the one who took your emperor's beloved," said the silhouette, and a pair of crimson eyes appeared on his face.There were no negative emotions in his eyes. There was only bloodlust. Most people's fiercer and bloodthirsty side was learned, but this man was born a killer. He was also born a talented cultivator. He was destined to be a tyrant. Naturally, Azure Dragon knew this guy was the biggest demonoid in Faeast.As long as he lived, the nation would not know peace. He was reminded of the humi
The demonoid launched his attack, and everything would die. A dark demon descended and engulfed Azure Dragon. His energy disappeared, and his aura was gone. Then, demonic aura spilled forth, and vengeful phantoms killed the cultivators on the mountain.The cultivators were vaporized. Even the elders were destroyed as well. Mount Martial was once an iconic place for Faeast's martial arts world, but now it was a place littered with death. Weirdly enough, not even a trace of the dead was left behind. It was almost as if no one was here .Even Nox frowned. Cultivators of the path of humanity would either become saints or demons. Most became demons. Without Nox's guidance, even the Four Great Generals might become demons in the future."I have taken your underling, Greenshade. Yet you still try to save him?" The silhouette stared at Nox. Nox was his only target all this time.Nox sneered. "Let him go. I know you never wanted to kill him, but I wouldn't thank you. I know your lot all too
The truth hurts. The silhouette was infuriated, and black energy rose. The stench of evil wafted hundreds of miles away. His aura changed the whole landscape, and Mount Martial was a dead land. "How dare you, Greenshade! Fine, you may know my name, but the weight might kill you! I am the vice president of the Sect Alliance, Skye Dogson!"The demonic energy came crashing down on Nox in the form of a towering shockwave. This shockwave could tear through Azure Dragon's earlier technique, but Nox laughed. The guy's last name was funny enough."Dogson? Wait, wait, so you're literally a son of a bitch? No, wait, given your lineage, that's an insult to man's best friend!" Nox laughed and made a golden talisman. With the power of truth, he cast infinite truth unraveled.The golden talisman slapped the incoming shockwave, and flames roared. A sea of fire burned the battlefield and ignited the shockwave. Nox's skill with spells alone outstripped Azure Dragon's techniques."That's the lord fo
Nox's face fell. 'Fair fight?'Skye was confused. "What, you have a problem with it?"Nox held back his fury. "You think this is a sparring session? I don't spar with filth. I kill them."Skye gasped, and his face fell as well. 'He's that arrogant?'"I thought Faeastians say that Sovereigns accept everything, but you're a narrow-minded one. You might be an enemy, but I respect you." Skye frowned.It was true. He thought Mystian's best and most talented were nothing more than maggots. Only Nox could gain his respect. Cultivators were always confident no matter what they faced. They always go into battle thinking they would win, but looking down on their enemy would be their downfall."I am not looking down on you, but you have no right calling for a fair fight. The alliance has been the source of Faeast's problems all these years. You are the reason some dynasties rose and fell. When the nation was in disrepair and its people insulted, what were you doing? Fighting for power."Yo
"You're an embarrassment! An animal!"The Mousses knew Aphrodite had given her verdict, and they lost their only hope at life. They cursed her in hopes to kill her. That could work. Verbal abuse, when taken to an extent, could turn into a spell. Goldenwheel made it work. He turned his curses into a spell.Aphrodite was dying, and she could not endure the curses from her family, but surprisingly, she started breathing better. It could be a last hurrah before death claimed her. Curious, she looked at Nox. She wondered why no one had the guts to curse him.Nox was strong, yes, but that didn't stop anyone from cursing him behind his back. Then she saw the determination in his eyes, and Aphrodite got her answer. Nox didn't care what anyone thought about him. He knew what he did was right.Nox had no personal demons, and he was a chaser of the truth. To the Mousses and Mystia, he was an evil god of murder, but to Faeast, Nox was a righteous hero who deserved to be respected.Aphrodite f
"Yeah. They've been a menace for a thousand years, especially in recent memory. They tried to work with foreign nations to colonize the people's land, and their ambition doesn't stop there. They want to split up Faeast. They want to destroy our nation and our people."And that's why you became their servants. You came back to slaughter your own people for survival." Nox's eyes were red with fury and sorrow. "Do you know why the Limerents allowed you to come back even though they knew you were up to something?"The Limerents are no saints. Their empire was created upon a tower of the dead. You'll never understand this. The Limerents hold the nation's fate because the people wanted them to. They're beholden to the will of the nation's fate, and they must work to fulfill that."Faeast accepts everything, just like how a mother should. Her children might be ungrateful bastards, but they're still a part of her. You know why I never wanted to take the throne? The emperor of Faeast is as r
She didn't want to say anything now. Nox smiled at the silent response. "An easy death is mercy for you," Nox said solemnly. Then, he spoke to the Mousses."I know your family has suffered humiliation before. Five hundred years ago, your family had a lord among you. The Southcloud Lord. And your family still exists in Faeast despite the changing dynasties is all thanks to your loyalty to the nation. The Mousses have protected Southstate for many, many years."When the tyrant reigned, he worked with the foreigners and sold out the nation, disregarding the lives of its people. Your family defended Southstate with your lives and beat back the invaders. To an extent, your family protected the nation's land. You have contributed to the nation."However, the tyrant had a trap set up for you. Eventually, the Mystians invaded Southstate. They held the people of Southstate hostage, and left with no choice, your family had to relent. From that day onward, the guardian of Southstate became the
The man was none other than Nox. At the very end, he was the one who came to Aphrodite's help. Nox pulled Aphrodite into his arms and flew back to the surface. Though the waves roared and crashed, Nox didn't let Aphrodite go.If Aphrodite were to die right now, she would die in peace. Nox took her back to the fortress and used his optical power to set up a barrier and imprisoned the Mousses."It's the God of Murder! We're doomed!" The Mousses were having a meltdown. They knew what they'd done to Nox before, and they would be shown no mercy.Nox put Aphrodite back into her wheelchair and pinned everyone down with the aura of the Sovereign. The Mousses knew how powerful Nox was. He killed so many legendary warriors and cultivators. Them alone couldn't win in a fight against him.The prisoners hastily came back and begged for forgiveness. They groveled and sniveled."After the battle at the Ocean of Death, your family set up a trap for Sariel and killed him. You murdered Aldric North
"What are you doing? If he gets here, none of us are getting out alive!" The cultivators gathered before her. Some still thought of her as the heir of the family, so they didn't speak to her harshly. Some did not care about that.These people only cared about themselves and their survival. They didn't care about her at all. Aphrodite's heart finally died. "I gave them everything and betrayed the love of my life, and what do I get? This family is beyond saving. There's no point helping them. They might be helping me live, but the price is Faeast's safety."I am its citizen as well." Aphrodite was ashen. She said nothing in the face of criticism. All she did was endure silently.Aphrodite wouldn't say a word, and the Mousses had lost news about their family head. Morale took a big hit, and it was every man for himself. Eventually, some failed to endure the pressure and started to run.The Domino effect ensued, and everyone followed. The rise of the family was never more important tha
"No, Azure Dragon. The one who raised their level is Nox. We live by our actions, and our actions are born from our thoughts. Faeast never had a lack of heroes. It only survived so long because of the people's wish. The humiliation we suffered angered us, and we've been waiting for the day to come where we could unleash it."Nox gathered the people's hearts and united them under one banner. He is the true contributor of Faeast." Sealmaster approached Azure Dragon. What the founder did was elevate that iron will to the next level.This was the result of their accumulation. Nox gathered the hearts of the people, and only then could the patriarchs raise it to a higher level. Queenie thought it was a dream. She just got out of what might be certain death, and now she felt like she was remade.Not even Queenie realized she was a different woman now. She was a true cultivator. Once again, Faeast defeated a powerful enemy and destroyed them all. The nation's fate grew stronger. The people,
"You're going nowhere! Greatsky Mirror, take him!" A gigantic mirror appeared in the skies of Imperia, and within the mirror was a world and beyond. Even the stars seemed to be trapped within. This was Dao projecting its form in the real world.Azure Dragon couldn't believe this. "Tell me sooner next time, old man. If I'd known your founder would come, I'd never have been worried!"The founder of Magic Mountain was an Immortal who'd gone to the High Heavens. Zeus was a half Saint who might or might not be able to become a Saint. Perhaps he'd have to relinquish his body when his life came to an end and become a Saint with only his spirit intact.Zeus was nothing compared to Nox, let alone the founder of Magic Mountain. The mirror managed to lock onto the escaping Zeus and dragged him out of the ground. "Please, spare me! I swear I'll never enter Faeast ever again!"Zeus no longer looked like the leader of Olympians. In fact, he looked like a defeated scum."The Heavenly Dao spares
With her life on the line, Queenie had no choice but to give it her all. She was Nox's woman, and she would not disgrace him, no until the very end. At that very moment, she gained perfect understanding of the techniques Dominic taught her and used the strongest one of them all.Even Zeus was stunned. "Origin Sword? Dammit, what kind of talent is this? Everyone he takes a liking to is no ordinary person! I'd kill you, but I need you to keep the Nine-State Lord in check!"Zeus gathered his lightning into a staff and crushed Queenie's techniques with a single swing. Then, Queenie learned how to burn her soul, but it was too late. The lightning had swum into her body, and her life essence was nearly dispersed. She was too weak to even burn her soul."Don't just stand there, old man! Do something!" Azure Dragon saw Sealmaster standing around in leisure, and it irked him.Sealmaster said, "I expected nothing less from his lover. This is one good side of cultivating the path of humanity.
"Fate bound us together, and yet she cut our bonds off herself. She did this to herself. She wanted to do good by her family, but look at what they're doing to her. She can't even die in peace. I think she wants me to put her out of her misery and see me one last time. She knows me just like I know her."She's prideful and stubborn. It's impossible to get her to admit her mistakes. Not like I care," said Nox.Dominic nodded. He understood that Aphrodite regretted her actions, but her pride would not allow her to apologize. "Putting that whole… thing aside, she has contributed to the nation, but it's a pity she's born with an iron tie to her family, and unlike your family, hers isn't kind to her."Besides, she still holds the Greenshades hostage. You must see her." Dominic sighed. The world could be cruel. These erstwhile lovers turned out to be enemies in the end."Yeah. You stay here. I need to end this with her." Nox nodded.At the same time, Zeus was going after Queenie. She ha