Not many people who became Saints had their bodies intact, but they still existed. However, even fewer practiced the path of the sword like Dominic and Voltaic. They were the strongest swordsmen in the world."I am not trying to be the number one swordsman here, Dominic. I wish to go beyond and reach the High Heavens. Don't let me down now," gushed Voltaic."I'm not even letting you go back alive." Dominic sneered, and a powerful will-of-the-sword shot out of Heaven's Fountain. The roaring wave on will-of-the-sword attacked Voltaic, and the battle wa sunderway.Queenie was far away from the battlefield, and yet she could still sense their aura. She had learnt her lesson, so she didn't use her divine sense. She kept flying onward until she saw a Faeastian naval fleet near the mainland.This was the Southern Sea's fleet. They had their orders to attack, and their commanding officer was Fergus, Nox's erstwhile superior. A Master from Magic Mountain was with them just in case. He was m
There was a team of special forces on the aircraft, and it belonged to the navy. The FD Special Forces. They quickly went into high alert and were prepared for battle.Once the aircraft landed, Nox got out first, while the special forces searched for good spots for battle. Before they arrived, Nox scanned the island with his divine sense, but there was no one in the base. There should be a company maintaining the place, but they were absent. Something was off.Then, the Nox Army came with the latest news. "Milord, the Mousses asked R&D to develop a mecha suit that can block any cultivator's divine sense. Development ended all of a sudden, but we think they must've created a prototype, but they wanted it hidden, so they told everyone the project failed."Nox sighed. Technology was powerful, alright. The scientists solved a problem the cultivators couldn't. Then the weather changed. Winds howled, and a storm turned the ground into mud and sludge.Nox's divine sense found the aura of
The cultivator gave Queenie a look of respect. Obviously, he was trying to inveigle himself into her favor.Since the cultivators vouched for Queenie, everyone else eased up. An enemy would've attacked them, after all.Queenie had no idea how powerful cultivators were, but the warriors and soldiers did. Even if Queenie was an enemy, the fact she found this place meant she was powerful as well. If they got into a fight, only the cultivators could hold on for a bit longer. The soldiers and cultivators would die right away."Milady, our mission is to keep the Nine-State Lord occupied and get the attention of the Nox Army and Faeast's military," said the cultivator. He suggested they bring Queenie into the battle.Queenie's nerves calmed down the moment Nox was mentioned. "So the Nine-State Lord is here?" She couldn't hold back her excitement, but everyone thought it was a little embarrassing for her. However, they would not dare laugh at her.Mystia called Nox the God of Murder. Quee
They were scared, of course, but not of death. They didn't want to be killed like maggots. Deaths like that were meaningless.Queenie couldn't believe this. They were all armed, but they were all more nervous than she was. Thunder boomed in the skies, and a god crashed into the ground. The island rumbled, and Queenie wobbled. Most of the Mousses' warriors fell to the ground."That's the Greek God of Thunder! He's a Pinnacle Great Ascension Realm cultivator!" the Mousses' cultivator gasped."The Greek God of Thunder? Who's he fighting?" Queenie asked, stunned."The Nine-State Lord, of course! The God of Murder!" There was fear and hatred in his voice. If not for Nox, they'd have been living large in Faeast, but now they couldn't even go back."Nono!" Queenie was nervous, and she was worried about Nox. She was worried he might be no match for the god.Then, an aura of death appeared. A god with a halo of demise appeared behind Queenie and the people around her. "The God of Death!"
"What?" The God of Death, having just crawled out of the rubble after taking a strike from Nox, froze in confusion. He had clearly heard someone call out "Nox," but Nox's attitude didn't seem like an act. Nox, the God Slayer! His name was infamous throughout Mystia! All the deities knew this scoundrel had a penchant for tormenting others!The God of Death was still doubting his own conclusion when Nox made his next move.Without hesitation, Nox lunged toward the Celestial Goddess. His strikes weren't lethal, but each one carried an unmistakable undertone of mockery. The blows weren't enough to cause real harm, but they were certainly enough to inflict discomfort and humiliation.Queenie barely managed to dodge his attacks, but she was no match for Nox. Within just a few moves, she was sent flying, landing in a disheveled heap. Covered in dirt and utterly humiliated, she cut a sorry figure while the Mousses' warriors watching from the sidelines couldn't hide their distress at the sigh
The Greek God of Thunder and the God of Death both stood frozen, their bodies trembling, their hearts quaking with fear. Could the three of them really hold back Lord Nox? Their only hope lay in the Celestial Goddess taking the lead. After all, everyone knew that the path of the ancient divine originated from Faeast. The path of the ancient divine was said to hold countless lost Faeast techniques. With her at the forefront, they might stand a chance against Nox."Celestial Goddess, you—" The Greek God of Thunder had just started to speak when Queenie unleashed a sudden burst of energy. The overwhelming aura rippled through the air, startling everyone present. But before the shock could fully settle, she turned on her heels and bolted, running full speed without so much as a backward glance.Her abrupt retreat left everyone stunned. Nox threw his head back and laughed, his voice ringing out with unrestrained amusement. "Celestial Goddess! Why are you running so fast? Don't tel
The gap between them was impossible to bridge. Not even the God of Thunder was a match for Nox, let alone the God of Death. And he couldn't even escape, leaving the God of Death unsure of what to do."God of Death, huh? They say your body is immortal. Let's see if that holds up." Nox summoned Yin energy, and it felt heavier and stronger than what the God of Death had.Left with no choice, the God of Death had to fight. He managed to last a bit longer than the God of Thunder, but Nox eventually destroyed him with one of his elephants. The battle on the island was nearing its end. The Master on the fleet told Nox about the mysterious person they encountered before.Nox said, "You've met her? Just leave her be. They're after me this time."The Master understood that the woman who flew toward the mainland must be Nox's lover, Queenie. 'She's already this powerful? But she was just a mortal a while ago.' He knew he had to keep this a secret. Though the Master was shocked, he knew how im
Though the streets were bustling, none noticed Queenie and Jonah. They were under Jonah's illusion, after all. "You're Mr. Edge's protege. He must've taught you about soul techniques, I presume? The fact that I'm presenting my memories means I've let all my guard down. We don't do this unless we trust the person we show this to," said Jonah.And he was right. Not even Nox would show his soul to anyone else easily. Queenie watched the memories, and she finally eased up. "Mr. Edge told me the Ice Temple has submitted to Faeast. So you're the lord, huh? I'm Queenie. Queenie Sanders," she greeted Jonah the way Dominic taught her to.That scared Jonah, and he knelt. "Please, Ms. Sanders, you don't have to. I'm just a humble servant, and you're the lord's lady." If word got out that Nox's woman bowed to him, his head would roll.Queenie wasn't expecting this reaction. Dominic told her that power was the only thing that mattered in the world of cultivation. Of course, she had no idea that
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