Sealmaster desperately wanted to know the results, but communications with Mount Martial weren't good enough. "What, you can't hear me?"The crackle of electricity was growing into a crescendo, and a piercing screech later, communication was cut off."Look, captain! What's that?" One of the secret department's people pointed at the skies with horror. The captain raised his head, and he saw a sea of black clouds spreading everywhere. Through the clouds, he saw gigantic demonic avatars walking across the air. His phone slipped out of his hand, but he didn't notice.This was beyond his imagination. Though he was part of the secret department and knew that the world had cultivators, he'd never thought they were people who came out of myths themselves. 'So demons exist?' he thought. 'Then so must gods!'Something buzzed. Golden light pierced the clouds and crushed one of the avatars, then a dragon came out of the clouds, its roar echoing across the land. No one could believe their eyes.
These elephants were different from the ones before. Before this, they were just blobs of Yin energy. They were creations of a spell. Now, every elephant looked lifelike and terrifying. Every single one of them had their counterpart in Faeast legends.The dragons represented the majesty of the nation, and they represented righteous energy. The elephants represented the underworld of Faeast, and they controlled the path of reincarnation.Skye almost thought these elephants were the kinds of hell. The aura around him was representative of the underworld's officers. "No, this cannot be! The pinnacle of Faeast cultivators of the Heavenly and Earthly Dao?"He can connect to the mysteries of the heavens and the shadows of the underworld? How can this be? How can a path of humanity cultivator master this kind of Saintly technique?" Skye couldn't remain calm anymore. Nox was a monster. His spells never seemed to end.Spooked already? I thought you were Faeast's top cultivator? I thought yo
With his body gone, Skye now wanted to end this battle. "I am the top cultivator in Faeast, Greenshade! The alliance is its future! You are nothing but a pebble in the path of history! Boundless Demon Land!"Skye's spirit turned into a dark demon. He was about a thousand feet tall. The demon took a step, and he raised his hand and grabbed something out of the sky. It looked like the moon, and yet it was crimson and felt evil."I hold the stars in my hand, Greenshade! My existence is beyond your comprehension! You're no match for me!" He pushed the crimson moon at Nox, and a wave of rampaging energy swept through the battlefield. The shockwave was on par with the aftermath of a forbidden item's explosion.The scout in the desert was in charge of keeping an eye on the alliance and the battle, but this scene scared them so much, some fell to the ground. Some even froze. "What is that thing? Is Skye that powerful?""So demons exist?" They thought Skye had plucked the moon out of the sk
"I commend your will, but the gap between us is impossible to bridge. This is the end of the line for you, Skye. You will die, so stop fighting. Merge, my dragons and elephants."The dragons and elephants merged as one, and the incredible pressure pinned Skye down. It eventually reached a breaking point, and Skye's will broke down. With his will destroyed, the lightning ripped his soul apart.The scout noticed multicolored lightning bolts raining into the mountain. Skye managed to hold on for a while, and then the lightning tore his soul apart before boring a hole into the mountain.The mountain crumbled, and the alliance's home base was destroyed. Everything returned to dust. The mountain broke down, and debris was what's left. The lightning cleansed all dark and violent energy in its way.The juggernaut of Faeast's western land, the sect that gobbled up all its spiritual energy, was destroyed. Nox's spell cleansed the land, and the light of justice shone upon it."We won! The mo
An epiphany wouldn't come easily, especially at Nox's level. One mistake, and everything could be lost. Chances didn't come every day. Miss it, and a breakthrough would be hard.Nox snapped out of it and looked at Azure Dragon. His face was swelling up, and Nox smirked. "It's not your fault. Breaking through is never easy. Only gods are omnipotent. I am but a human. I understand the Saint Realm, but my power isn't quite there yet. I need to amass more strength, but Mystia will not give me that luxury."The alliance is destroyed, but its leader still runs free. It won't be easy to kill him now." Nox shook his head. Skye was not the top cultivator in Faeast. He was just a pawn used to test Nox's power."Shit!" Azure Dragon shouted."What is wrong with you?" Nox scolded."We didn't come here just to take the alliance out! We need to take His Majesty's remains back with us! You leveled the whole mountain, so his body's…" Azure Dragon gasped. If Nox's attack destroyed Quilo's body, how
Now, power that exceeded the Mortal World yet came from the Mortal World protected Quilo's remains. Azure Dragon knew this was Faeast's providence. It was surprising to see a nation's providence protecting a body."Did you do this, milord?" he asked. Only Nox had that kind of power."Yes, but I'm only part of it. You're also part of it too. The people are as well. Our ancestors play a role too. The ones who protect His Majesty are the first emperors. I've felt that in Mount Prison. Our ancestors' will lies in Faeast's providence. They told me about His Majesty's death," said Nox.Back in Mount Prison, Nox knew Quilo would die. Providence gathered in Quilo. No matter what he did, Skye couldn't destroy Quilo's remains. Hanging the body was a way to erode Quilo's providence, but the alliance's evil energy couldn't break righteous energy.Thus, Skye went into Mystia to find a way to destroy Quilo's body. He knew Nox would arrive sooner or later, so he wanted to destroy the remains and
Only when Nox had grown up to be a good heir could Quilo set aside his work and fulfill his own wish for once. "I'm happy that Faeast has you, but I'm sorry for hoisting this responsibility on your shoulders." That was why Quilo felt for Nox.Back when he was a crown prince, he lived happily and in luxury for a while. He managed to be himself for a while, but Nox had to live for the nation, and his life was a mess. It was a pity. "You're great at helping the nation but not yourself."Nox laughed. "You flatter me. This is who I am. I don't want those who come after me to shoulder this kind of thing, after all. Even if I can't handle it, I can find someone to take up the mantle. All I need is a good successor. You're gone now, and you didn't ask me to hold down the fort." Nox smiled.Quilo was speechless. "Very well. Do as you please. First time I've seen someone refusing the throne. Everyone else would've tried their best to take the throne even if history would be unkind to them.
Nox rolled his eyes and glared at Azure Dragon. "We have a lot of work to do here. The dead are not our business. If you're that curious, I can send you over."Azure Dragon sweated buckets and shut up. He told the scout about the news, and it was sent back to Imperia. The alliance was destroyed. Relief washed over Douglas, and he crumpled. He was worried sick about Nox. Quilo was dead. If Nox was taken out, Faeast was done for.Fortunately, the heavens did not forsake them, but they needed to come up with a story for the people. The alliance and the cultivators' power was beyond the understanding of the secret department. They couldn't tell the people that demons were real, after all.Nox escorted the emperor and his beloved back to Imperia. That very night, Faeast's government made an announcement. Quilo was assassinated during border patrol. Nox had avenged him, and he would return with Quilo's remains.The news about Quilo's death was released by the Mousses. Douglas then said t
Queenie was their target. She could've tried to run as fast as she could, and Dominic would try to hold everyone back. However, Queenie cast divine sense right away. That was stupid.Queenie was stunned, and her aura went awry. She fell into the seas, but Dominic quickly flew over and fished a drenched Queenie out of the waters. "Run and don't turn back. Don't use your divine sense either!" Dominic pushed Queenie away again. She had learnt her lesson, so she quickly flew toward the mainland.Dominic saw her off and turned around, and his enemy was already in front of him. He wore green robes and had twin swords on his back. He hovered over the sea, and his aura was powerful."Ah, the Western Sea's Saintly Swordsman." Dominic narrowed his eyes.Saintly Swordsmen were all Saints. This man became a Saint with his body intact. He was one of the pinnacle warriors in the world. The man nodded. "Dominic Edge, Master of Swords. You are a Saintly Swordsman as well, but you're not free from
Every time she had to make a choice, she would be hit with agony, but not this time. "I will die soon. You are mine, Nox. While we live, I cannot be with you. I must think for my family, and you only think about the country. But if we both die, then our problems will be solved. Only death can free us from our suffering."If we cannot be together when we live, then we shall die together. Nothing can separate us anymore." Aphrodite set up her final ploy with what remained of her life. She wanted to kill Nox.Aphrodite stared at an island far, far away. Compared to the Mousses' island, this one was undeveloped. Natural energy was abundant there, and it was a perfect spot for cultivation. It was dawn, and the power of light should be at its thickest. Life was about to wake up, but a sea of dark clouds came flying in, and a thunderstorm roared.The seas churned, and the waves ate up the island. "Mr. Edge!" Queenie had changed into the armor Fiery Ignis made for her. She approached Domini
Mystia was up to something again. "All Twelve Halls? No, the path of the martial is forcing them to." Nox didn't make his move right away. Half of the Twelve Halls were on his side. Mystia was making this move to get his attention."My word, Aphrodite. This again? You've really lost your touch, haven't you?" Nox mused over it a little and came up with a plan. "Send a message to Mount Prison. Summon Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise. They, along with White Tiger, will go to Eropa. Azure Dragon and the Nox army will remain in Imperia. The city is part of their goal," said Nox.Azure Dragon came to the mourning hall, confused. If they were staying in Faeast, where would Nox go?""Don't tell me you're doing this alone again. This might be a trap," Azure Dragon said."Doesn't matter. This is just a hail mary attempt from Aphrodite. I'll handle anything that comes my way. Nineve, stay with Quilo. I'll deal with whatever comes our way. Don't go anywhere," Nox told Nineve.Nineve held bac
"That is the kind of person you are. This is the fate you share with him. Fate arranged this meeting. Aphrodite and Nox shared a bond. Part of his achievement is thanks to her. They broke up not because fate wanted them to, but because she wanted too much."Greed blinded her. She turned what was supposed to be a perfect match into a disaster. The moment she turned her back on Nox, she lost the right to be a Sovereign's woman, but your fate says otherwise, and that's because you acted. You now have the power to carry that fate. You have changed your own destiny."It is time for your trial. Pass, and you can stay with Nox for life."Queenie didn't understand anything, save for the last part. 'Okay, okay. I need to pass this. I got to!' She had her own desire as well. She wanted to be Nox's woman. She wanted to live the rest of his life with him."Tell me what I should do, Mr. Edge," said Queenie solemnly. She knew a battle might be waiting for her, so she was nervous."Run. Run as f
"You're right, Queenie. You are the Mousses' only hope at victory. If I were you, I'd take my own life, and Nox would be invincible, but there's one flaw in that plan. Nox cultivates the path of humanity. He doesn't care how the world sees him. He can live if you die, but he might turn to the path of darkness."There's too much at stake here, and I cannot risk you. Like Nox, you cultivate the path of humanity as well. You can decide your fate."Queenie was stunned. She had no idea she was so important to Nox. If she were to die, he would go mad with grief."It won't be long until they're here. A few days, give and take. They've planned for this from the moment Fiery Ignis went back to Mystia. Aphrodite used what remained of her lifespan and turned the skies into her chessboard, and the stars her pieces. We're all pawns in her game. This is her last ploy. She will do anything to win."If she sees no hope for victory, she might kill you to crush Nox's heart, but she cultivates the H
Choice could be a luxury sometimes. The Mousses betrayed Faeast because they had to survive. Not everyone could pick loyalty in the face of death. Dominic and Nox could do it, but that didn't mean everyone else could."Even saints commit errors sometimes, let alone mortals." Dominic sighed. Sadness filled him up, and he took a big swig, then he lit up a cigarette.Queenie had no idea what Aphrodite had gone through, but she would never leave Nox. "I am just a regular girl, Mr. Edge. I'm not as smart as Aphrodite. I can't predict the future. I care about the present. I'll fight by his side." Queenie had made up her mind. She had the courage to see her love through, even to the bitter end."Really? If Nox is gone, so will you. If you're gone, he will still have to live on, even if it means unending agony. He must press on until he finds someone who can take his place, that is the price of being a Sovereign. It's not easy finding a successor. No one like him will be born in this genera
The people occupied the royal path, tears welling in their eyes. Their emperor had lived his whole life working for the nation, and now Faeast was about to rise, yet he was gone. The people walked with Quilo on his final journey, and all media outlets were airing this live. The people watching this prayed for their emperor.The procession went on until they arrived at the palace. The Limerents were already waiting on their knees, welcoming Quilo back home. The Forbidden Army was wearing white armor. Their leader, Atlas, took the casket from Nox and proceeded into the main chamber.Nineve knelt beside her father's casket and cried until her voice was hoarse. Nox had to pick her up and let the procession go on. The usually solemn palace had an air of sorrow around it. All the flags were pulled down half mast, and Magic Mountain rang a bell for Quilo's death. A sorrowful bell.The snow came all of a sudden, and half of Faeast's temperature dipped, yet it failed to douse the fire in the
Nox rolled his eyes and glared at Azure Dragon. "We have a lot of work to do here. The dead are not our business. If you're that curious, I can send you over."Azure Dragon sweated buckets and shut up. He told the scout about the news, and it was sent back to Imperia. The alliance was destroyed. Relief washed over Douglas, and he crumpled. He was worried sick about Nox. Quilo was dead. If Nox was taken out, Faeast was done for.Fortunately, the heavens did not forsake them, but they needed to come up with a story for the people. The alliance and the cultivators' power was beyond the understanding of the secret department. They couldn't tell the people that demons were real, after all.Nox escorted the emperor and his beloved back to Imperia. That very night, Faeast's government made an announcement. Quilo was assassinated during border patrol. Nox had avenged him, and he would return with Quilo's remains.The news about Quilo's death was released by the Mousses. Douglas then said t
Only when Nox had grown up to be a good heir could Quilo set aside his work and fulfill his own wish for once. "I'm happy that Faeast has you, but I'm sorry for hoisting this responsibility on your shoulders." That was why Quilo felt for Nox.Back when he was a crown prince, he lived happily and in luxury for a while. He managed to be himself for a while, but Nox had to live for the nation, and his life was a mess. It was a pity. "You're great at helping the nation but not yourself."Nox laughed. "You flatter me. This is who I am. I don't want those who come after me to shoulder this kind of thing, after all. Even if I can't handle it, I can find someone to take up the mantle. All I need is a good successor. You're gone now, and you didn't ask me to hold down the fort." Nox smiled.Quilo was speechless. "Very well. Do as you please. First time I've seen someone refusing the throne. Everyone else would've tried their best to take the throne even if history would be unkind to them.