The explosions kept tearing the air, and the gates started cracking. The officers were ashen. They knew they would die the moment the iron gates were blasted open.Their only hope was the Shadow Division. Those people were the only ones who could save them.Urata and the Black Flag people were still attacking the prison. Just when they were about to break in, a few SUVs came charging into the battlefield.A Black Flag member gasped. "No! The Shadow Division! They're here!"Urata, Red Devil, and the other guy were Rank A members, akin to Grandmasters in Faeast, and Urata was the strongest of them all.The three of them were a little concerned that the Shadow Division had come. Contrary to them, the ashen warden buzzed with excitement. "The Shadow Division's here! We're saved! Governor, we're saved!"William and his men trotted up to the warden. He checked the screen and saw the SUVs. "Finally." He heaved a sigh of relief.The SUVs' doors swung open, and out came a dozen armed Sha
Red Devil was a Rank A warrior, and that was akin to a Rank One Grandmaster. He swung his axe and clashed with the saber. The saber broke, and the Shadow Division member barreled through the air, blood spewing from his mouth.The other guy wanted to ambush Red Devil, but it was like he had eyes on his back. Red Devil swung his axe, and it slammed into the member's chest. He let out a scream before he died.That was the cue for everyone else to attack Red Devil."Come at me if you wanna die, you maggots!" Red Devil roared in laughter as he swung his axe at the incoming Shadow Division members. A few more died moments later.William, the warden, and everyone else in the prison looked grim. They thought the Shadow Division members could save them, but the Voxlian killers were stronger than they thought."We're done for.""Governor, the Voxlian bastards are too powerful. The Shadow Division is no match for them." The warden was watching Red Devil easily kill the Shadow Division membe
That petrified everyone: the Shadow Division, the Voxlian killers, and even the people in the prison enclosure. No one expected Nox's arrival.William's eyes went wide, and his gaze was glued to the screen. "Who is that lad? He stopped the beast's weapon with nothing but his bare fingers!"The Voxlian killers were in disbelief. Red Devil was a top killer and a Rank A member, and yet the enemy stopped his axe with nothing but his fingers.Red Devil himself was stupefied. He glared at Nox furiously and tried to pull his axe back, but no matter how much he pulled, the axe wouldn't budge."Dammit!" Red Devil roared, and his bloodthirst caused the air around him to turn bloody red. He clenched his fist and swung it at Nox.At the same time, a regal air blasted forth from within Nox, and it slammed down on Red Devil like a mountain. Even the air itself was howling and swirling. Nox didn't even spare a glance at Red Devil's fist."Die!"The next moment, a golden light glowed from withi
Nox strode up to the Voxlian killers. Shocked, the killers retreated. Urata roared, "Who are you?""You're not big enough to ask me that. Your nation is nothing but a pigsty to me."Urata twitched, and he glared at Nox. "How dare you insult Voxlia!" he roared. "Get him! He's outnumbered twenty to one!"The Voxlian killers made a grim decision. They raised their weapons and attacked Nox, but an overwhelming aura undulated from Nox.Nox charged into the battlefield like a bolt of lightning. No one could see how he moved, and screams pierced the air. Blood drenched the air crimson. Within moments, the two dozen or so killers fell into pools of their own blood.Everyone was petrified. 'He's not human. He's a god among men!'"Impossible! How can there be someone like you in Riverton? You're a Legend Realm!" Urata was dumbfounded. He couldn't believe his underlings were killed so swiftly."Legend Realm?" Nox sneered. "They're nothing compared to me." Back then, even though he was pois
The Voxlian killers felt a heavy, overwhelming air crashing down on them. They tried to block it with all their might, but they were too weak.Nox would have their lives even if they were Legend Realms, let alone Grandmasters. The roar of a dragon echoed, and golden light bathed Nox. "Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual!"The brooding Voxlian made his move. He blinked away and shot off a row of black, poisoned needles.But before the poisoned needles could hit Nox, the golden light enveloping him deflected the needles back to the brooding man.A scream escaped the brooding man's lips. All his needles stabbed his face, and black blood oozed from his pores. Moments later, he dropped dead.Only Urata was left. Though he was a Rank Three Grandmaster, he still shivered in the face of Nox. Still, he let out a screech. "I'll take you down!"Urata swung his arms, and the air of blood swirling around him burst into a crimson fog. He leaped into the air, and the mist condensed into a bloody saber.
"If he hadn't shown up, we'd all be dead by now. Quickly, open the gates! I must thank him myself!"An officer quickly opened the thick iron gates.It was a mess outside. Ashes were burning and flickering while corpses were strewn about. Some were the prison's officers, some were Shadow Division members, but most were Voxlians.More than forty Black Flag members were slain here. And then, a roar thundered through the air, "I'm here, Voxlian scum!"A burly figure charged into the burning battlefield like thunder. He was none other than Keith Moon, holding a pair of bloody heads. One was a woman; the other was a dark-skinned man. Blood was still trickling down the stump. Keith was holding his saber in the other hand."It's the commander!" The Shadow Division members quickly approached their commander.Keith asked shrilly, "Where's the Voxlian scum?""All dead, commander!" Derek reported."They're dead?" Keith froze."Yes, and it's all thanks to Nox. If it weren't for him…" Derek
Nox didn't really care. The ten nations could band together, and he'd still face them down. Voxlia alone was no threat to him, but he was in no hurry to teach them a lesson.Nox's only targets were the Mousse family and the vile woman who poisoned him—Aphrodite.The prison gates yawned open. William, Riverton's leaders, and the prison wardens came out, looking worn out.William trotted up to Nox. "Thank you, thank you for what you did for us!" He had nothing but gratitude for Nox. He was made governor earlier this year, and he'd been trying to make something of himself.The prison check was part of that plan, but then he ran into an assassination. If he'd died, it would be a joke."What is wrong with your men, Commander Moon? They couldn't even deal with these killers. And we have worked with you guys ever since you came. We ordered a lockdown and gave you everything you needed for your investigation, and this is what we get? We'd all be dead if it weren't for the lad!" William ac
Keith's eyes went wide with fury. If Nox weren't here, he'd have taught the governor a painful lesson.William said, "Mr. Greenshade, I'd love to stay and chat, but work calls, so you'll have to excuse me. When I'm done with all the aftermath, I'll visit you. I must thank you for saving me today."William had nothing but respect for Nox. That tended to happen when someone saved his life. If it weren't for Nox, he and his colleagues would not be alive.Nox smiled. "It's alright. Get busy.""Of course. I shall take my leave, Mr. Greenshade. See you."William led his colleagues away. Before he left, he said to his colleagues, "With Mr. Greenshade in Riverton, we have nothing to fear from the invaders."Keith heard that, and he was mad. "Goddammit! How dare the bastard mock the Shadow Division!"Nox laughed. "Can you blame him? You didn't save him in time. He is the governor, after all.""So what if he is? But I won't deny that I've been neglectful. You had to dirty your hands just
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