The woman standing with him was curvaceous and beautiful, but because of her choice of outfit, she looked like someone who worked in a brothel.The couple made their way to the shop. The portly owner was still lecturing Zeke, but when she saw the couple, she quickly approached them like they were kings."Mr. Coulson, Ms. Gunther, you're here. Please, come in!"The lad was a famous heir to a rich family. His father was Xavier Coulson, a hotel tycoon in Riverton. His family owned four big hotels under a franchise, and they had a dozen or so hotels all over the nation.The woman standing with him was Vanessa Gunther, a new actress who was rising to fame. Vanessa was embroiled in numerous scandals. It was said that she slept her way to fame.Even so, Vanessa was already going to venture into the film industry, and it was all thanks to the man beside her.Vanessa asked the portly owner, "Where's the custom-made dress I ordered?""It is done, Ms. Gunther. Don't worry. Look, it's right
A loud, clear smack echoed in the air. Vanessa was slapped.Silence fell over the store.No one expected Nox to slap Vanessa out of nowhere, not even Vanessa herself. Vanessa held her cheek in pain, and a moment later, she snapped out of it and screamed, "Did you just hit me?"The portly woman shouted, "You bastard! You hit Ms. Gunther? Do you know who she is? Sh—"Another slap rang through the air, and the portly owner's teeth flew out before she fell down with a thud. Everyone was stunned."Brandon, he hit me! He actually hit me!" Vanessa clutched her swollen cheek, crying to her lover. "You have to teach him a lesson today! Make him pay for this!"Brandon was caught by surprise as well, and he looked at Nox coldly. "You're bold, punk. No one hits my woman. Get down on your knees and apologize, or you're not leaving today."Nox smiled. "And you're going to stop me yourself?""Yes, myself." Brandon stepped ahead. "Do you know who I am?"Nox chuckled. "Why don't you spell it o
The call came to an end, and the secretary told Xavier, "Mr. Coulson, Mr. Brandon ran into some trouble at the shopping center. Do you want to go and take a look?""Again? That brat got into trouble again? I told him to stay out of trouble, especially at this time!" Xavier exclaimed angrily.The secretary said carefully, "Are you still worried about what happened at the villa?""Of course I am! I almost got killed!" Xavier was one of the guys who saw how Nox destroyed Blackdragon. He and some entrepreneurs wanted to butter up Blackdragon at that time, but then Nox showed up and killed Logan easily.Not only that, but Nox even managed to mobilize Zone: Draco's tanks and the commander himself. Ever since then, Xavier had been scared out of his wits.For the last few days, he had been hiding in his house. Meanwhile, nightmares haunted him at night, and the sight of Nox's face would jolt him awake every time. At this thought, Xavier took a deep breath."Mr. Coulson, what about your
"That's the guy, Dad. You have to make him pay!" Brandon was still jabbing a finger at Nox. He was unaware of his father's reaction.Nox turned around and saw Xavier, causing him to frown. He thought Xavier looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen the guy.The moment Xavier noticed Nox, he shouted, and his legs buckled. He fell to his knees before Nox and said, "M-Mr. Greenshade? What are you doing here?" Even his voice sounded shrilly, and he was trembling.Brandon couldn't believe his father was kneeling to Nox. Vanessa was dumbfounded, and the portly owner was flabbergasted as well. Everyone stared at the scene in horror.'That's one of Riverton's richest men. Why is he kneeling to that punk?' they thought."You know me?" Nox asked Xavier curiously."Yes, of course. A few days ago, at Singa Courtyard, a few guys and I were meeting up with Logan…"Nox finally remembered who this man was. He was among the people Nox let go after the fight at the villa. "So it
Nox spoke coolly."I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Brandon shouted hoarsely.Nox slowly turned around and stepped on Brandon's head, pushing him against the icy ground. "You're lucky this time. If this happens again, I'll kill you!"Nox turned to Vanessa and the portly owner. "And you. Killing you would only dirty my hands. Don't let me see you again, or else."Nox then turned back and held Queenie's hand. "We're leaving, Queenie."Queenie snapped out of her stupor and nodded. Striding, Nox led her out of the Prada store.Xavier was still bowing as he saw them off. "Safe journey, Mr. Greenshade." Once Nox and Queenie were out of earshot, Xavier fell to the ground, deflated and defeated.The bodyguards quickly helped Xavier up. "Mr. Coulson!"The bruised Brandon was groaning in pain. Through tears, he said, "Why did you hit me, Dad? Who was that punk?""I was saving your life, you brat!" snapped Xavier, stricken with pain."You were saving my life?" Brandon was confused."Do you know
Nox turned around and smiled. "You think too much, Queenie. I've always been this way.""Is that so?" Queenie was skeptical."Yes, but there are some things I can't tell you just yet. Don't worry. Someday, I'll tell you everything," Nox said genuinely.Queenie stared into Nox's eyes and mused over his answer. "Fine, but I have one last question.""Ask away.""Is it true that you like me?" Queenie gazed into Nox's eyes, trying to see through him.Nox smiled and caressed Queenie's cheek. "Yes, of course that's true. I'd never lie about that."Queenie's face flushed red, and she leaned on Nox's chest. "That's all I want to hear."Nox held Queenie gently. For a moment, he felt like he had the whole world. Nox went around with Queenie until night fell. George called a few times in between, but Queenie rejected the call every time.When George called again, Nox finally said, "It's getting late, Queenie. You should go home now.""But I want you to stay with me for a while longer."
A few mangled bodies lay on the ground. They were Alexander's bodyguards. Seeing this, Alexander was horrified, and Ferguson's face fell."Mr. Weeks, be careful!" Ferguson quickly stood in front of Alexander.A pale Alexander looked at the destroyed gates, where an eerie and ear-piercing voice could be heard. "I come for Alexander today, and Alexander only. He owes us a debt. Leave if you don't wish to die."A crone and a girl slowly came into view. They were none other than Lorelei and Thalia from the Wood family. All the bodyguards in the estate, armed with bats and blades, quickly surrounded them.Lorelei looked at the bodyguards darkly. "I see you won't stop until you've learned your lesson. Very well. Since you have a death wish, I will grant it."Lorelei turned into a blur and charged at the bodyguards in the vanguard.The bodyguards were all great fighters, but they were no match for Lorelei at all. Before they could do anything, Lorelei had already bored a hole through tw
Alexander got the gist of the story. 'So this crone came to collect Logan's debt, but Logan was the chamberlord of Blackdragon. He wasn't supposed to have any debts. And who is this crone?' Alexander couldn't figure that out.A moment later, Alexander said, "Logan did have a feud with me, but I can't and won't carry his debt for him."Lorelei chuckled. "I see you don't understand what you're dealing with. I didn't come to negotiate."Lorelei pointed at the villa. "You're a rich man. You should cherish your life more, so listen to me and pay up, or I will take everything you have today, including your life. You have one minute. Think it over."Ferguson couldn't take her attitude anymore and spoke up. "How dare you? Who do you think you are, you crazy hag? You invaded the estate and killed our guards, and now you're threatening my employer?"Lorelei looked at Ferguson. "So what? You have a complaint about that?""Yes, I do!" Ferguson took a step forward, and inner energy burst fort
Back in the regular guards' camp, Harley spat blood. He was lying in the ruins of a building, his body covered in slash marks. His Celestial technique was broken. This man was leagues above him. Celestial techniques were useless. The swordsman was too powerful."Magic Mountain's techniques? But their swordsmen are on good terms with the lord!" Harley stared at the man in green. He defeated Harley using Magic Mountain's techniques.Magic Mountain and Mystia had always been at loggerheads. They had slain many demons and monsters throughout the years, and their swordsmanship was a bane for the cultivators."I wonder how Nox managed to make a Mystian like you loyal to him. Yes, I am a Magic Mountain swordsman. Was, to be honest. I was kicked out a hundred years ago. My master said my heart is astray. How laughable. I have killed demons over ninety years, and hundreds of them have died to my blade! My heart is not astray!"Your sins are innumerable, Harley, and you must be slain! White
All of a sudden, the soldiers let go of their weapons. They had a look of fanaticism on their faces as they throttled themselves to death. The party went on, and the bluebloods enjoyed every moment, oblivious to the incoming danger.The monk passed through the residence smoothly, with all the soldiers and guards throttling themselves to death. Suddenly, everyone noticed a monk in red robes in the party hall. The drunk guests thought this was an event arranged by Atlas."We have a monk here. Wonder what kind of show you're presenting," a portly rich man joked, laughing loudly."Show? I am the leader of an evil sect. No show, but I do have a scripture to share. The government calls my sect evil, and they claim the monks are agents of darkness. You are not much better yourself. Omitofo."The old monk chanted once more, and the look on everyone's faces changed. Some knelt and cried their hearts out. Some groveled and didn't even notice that their heads were bleeding. They talked about
Back in his residence, Atlas called a feast and invited the bluebloods of Imperia. He was glowing during the event and could never be happier. He used to be a declining aristocrat with nothing but the title of nobility.However, his luck turned for the better when he got older. He followed Nox into battle at Heaven's Cage, Vertolt, and Winterosch, making him a true lord. The Limerents controlled the nation, and he was a prince. He could even have some power over the nation or at least be one of the top dogs in Faeast.If Nox became emperor, then all the better. Perhaps he could be a more intimate part of the royal family. He drank to his heart's content and partied with the most desired people in Imperia. Nothing could be better."Life is short, people. Drink!"…The Ice Temple's vice-Lord was in the regular guards' encampment. This was a critical junction, and yet Atlas wasn't at his post. Instead, he was having a party. The vice-Lord had a bad feeling about this, but he had no p
Harley sneered, having nothing but disdain for Atlas. "I can't believe the master would employ a shithead like you."Atlas laughed. "You think you're so high and mighty, but you're also Lord Nox's lapdog now. I am his subordinate, and we have a close relationship. I'm also the uncle of the emperor. That makes me Lord Nox's great-uncle," bragged Atlas."Dumbass. Just do your fucking job. Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise told me the Mousses might try something," Harley cursed.The mention of the Mousses made Atlas panic, but he calmed himself down and snored. "The Mousses? They won't dare do anything when I'm here. If they show up, I'll kick their ass! I command thirty thousand units. If they come to Imperia, it'll be the last thing they see!" Atlas was confident.Harley was speechless. 'My word, how can he be such a braggart?'With thirty thousand Nox Army units in Imperia, combined with the Forbidden Army, the regular guards, and 200 thousand elites protecting Imperia, nothing co
Vermilion Bird said, "Azure Dragon used to be an Advanced Eight Gates. After the Mousses had him under their control, he became a Supreme. Judging by these photos, he's gotten more powerful since then."'More powerful?' Nineve knew how the cultivators were ranked. Top Legend Realms were another kind of life form entirely. In Faeast, a Supreme could be made a lord. An undefeatable Supreme would be made a ruler. A Sovereign was made every five hundred years, while a ruler was made every century.Supremes appeared once every decade or so. "I don't get it. You three obviously found some power source, and with Nox's help, you leveled up. Azure Dragon only has the Mousses. How'd he level up so fast?"If the Mousses were so powerful, they wouldn't have to resort to assassinations or betrayals."Not the Mousses. It's all Azure Dragon. He's our captain. He's a very talented and cunning man. Emphasis on talent. He's so strong that not even three of us can compare to him, combined. The only g
Elizabeth said nothing but went red and hung her head low, causing Black Tortoise to panic."Uh oh. If you want him, you'll have to fight for him. That's all I can say, but the lord does think highly of you." He laughed."Shut it, Black Tortoise. You're talking nonsense here!" Vermilion Bird snapped. "See you, Your Majesty." She then took Black Tortoise and left the room quickly. They had work to do.The duo led most of the Shadow Division members back to Faeast. After the incident of Brundela, Faeast's fate was going strong, and the people were excited. However, beneath that excitement was unseen danger.Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise came back to Northstate's governor-general's place and met up with Nineve. Black Tortoise said solemnly, "What happened, Your Highness? We need the details."Nineve looked exhausted, and there were dark circles under her eyes. She had been working hard in Nox's absence. "Honestly, Atlas… I mean, the Defender of the Lord hasn't been pulling his we
Douglas worked through the night for the negotiation."One, you must apologize for your invasion of Faeast. Two, you will return all stolen relics to us and pay for damages. Three, you will open trade with Faeast, and it must be complete and total. Those are our demands. We promise not to interfere with your nation's administration. Once the aid is administered, our fleet and army will retreat from Brundela."And one more thing. Faeast recognizes you as Brundela's new ruler." That was interesting. It also meant that Faeast could rescind that recognition at any time. Elizabeth had no choice. Without Faeast, Brundela would be gone. In the end, the nations arrived at an agreement.At midnight, they called a press conference. Faeast helped Eropa settle a war and avert a world disaster. That news took the world by storm. The Eastern dragon was rising, and none could stop it. It wouldn't take long for Faeast to return to the top.Brundela's case was over. After they gave enough aid, Ferg
"They call you Great Generals?" the Ice Temple Lord laughed. "If I do want to betray him, how do you hope to stop me? You three had to take me on together, and it only ended in a draw. Now that I'm an Emperor and White Tiger is in a slumber, I can destroy you in a moment!"The Ice Temple Lord looked at Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise with disdain. Vermilion Bird's eyes were wide. She didn't care. She would fight the Temple Lord to the bitter end if she must.Black Tortoise was the calmer one, and he pulled Vermilion Bird back. "Calm down. Even if he wants to betray the lord, he at least would want to see the lord's body before he tries anything."Even a woman like Aphrodite lost this fight. He wouldn't dare try anything stupid."The Ice Temple Lord was still smug about being an Emperor, and now his celebration was cut short. Betraying Nox required a lot of courage. Nox's power terrified him. Even if he couldn't win the fight, Nox could at least come back safely.Besides, he only
The formation Nox created with the Sovereign Seal was on the brink of destruction. Once the formation was gone, the Sovereigns and the spirits would return to dust. In this final moment, Brundela's Faeastian called their friends and family in their homeland and projected the modern-day Faeast onto the gigantic screen in the plaza.The spirits cried when they saw how developed their nation had become. The Sovereigns and the rulers were meticulous people. They used to rule over a unified nation, so they knew how hard it was to create a dynasty. Every dynasty would have its peak and nadir.Every time a dynasty was on a decline, Faeast would be in danger. They didn't talk about the truth behind that video, of course. They admired the beautiful land of Faeast as they waited for their final moment to arrive."The hardest and darkest moment is behind us, sirs. Faeast has me now. You may rest in peace. I will not let you down. I will destroy the canker that infects Faeast and give it the pe