When Nox left Mystia, his masters made two requests. One, to be the lord of Faeast and bring an end to the ten nations' invasion. Nox managed that and became the one and only Lord Nox.Thanks to him, the ten nations ended the hundred-year war and gave up thousands of miles of land. They had also signed a peace treaty. However, Nox didn't finish his second job. It was a secret; he had never told anyone about it.Besides Nox's masters, no one knew of this mission. Nox quietly took out a token—the Nox Token. Everyone knew this token was the symbol of Faeast's peace and wealth, but no one knew the token was made of meteorite ore.Centuries ago, the meteorite ore was buried in an underwater palace, and it was discovered by treasure hunters. Not even Nox's masters knew much about the metal. The only thing they knew was that no fire could melt the metal, not even magic flames.Nox's second mission was to find out the origins of this piece of metal. It hid a great secret; a secret Nox coul
The door creaked open, but Thalia remained curled up. "I don't want your food, old git. Greenie dumped me. Just let me die!"Nox didn't bother answering. He put the food on the table. "Are you sure you don't wanna eat?"Hearing Nox's voice, Thalia trembled, and she swiveled her head. She was met with Nox. "Greenie!" she gasped only to curl up again. Her excitement was replaced by dejection. "Who let you in, meanie?"Nox wasn't mad. "If I don't let myself in, you're going to starve to death.""So what? You're marrying someone else. What about me?" Thalia started crying again. Nox wanted to laugh, but he held it in. "What does me getting married have anything to do with you?"Thalia shot up. "It has everything to do with me! I like you! Only I can marry you! When I grow up, that is!"Nox smiled bitterly. 'Yeah, this is a Wood, alright. They're all unreasonable.'"Stop messing around and eat. You're like a sister to me, and I don't want to hurt you. When I'm done with work, someone
The Wood family's base was somewhere in Imperia. A black-robed man sat in an eerie underground palace. Underneath that man was a Tai Chi diagram, and before him was a cauldron nearly ten feet tall.The flames in the cauldron crackled, and the ring on the man's pinky sparkled. The man looked down at his ring and croaked, "Found the girl. Tell Kristoff to take her home."A servant came out of the shadows. "Yes, sir." He then retreated from the man's presence.The Wood family, one of Faeast's Ancient Four, was also known as the Dark Bloodline. Their details were known to barely anyone. No one knew for how long this family had existed.Though they seldom showed themselves, the Wood family was on par with its counterparts. Not even the Mousse family dared to underestimate them. The Wood family had three talented men: Lucas, the eldest; Kristoff, the second; and Hector, the third.Kristoff was tasked with retrieving Thalia.…After Nox went to see Thalia, she finally started taking su
Jebediah almost sputtered. "What are you talking about? We don't hate you.""You guys like me?" Thalia raised her head."Yeah. You're small and cute. Of course, we like you," Jebediah answered honestly.Thalia paused. She heaved a sigh. "I still have to go. Greenie found himself a wife."Jebediah asked, "You sure you're going home?""Yes. I already contacted my family. They should be here in a couple of days." Thalia looked toward the east.Jebediah thought Thalia texted her family. He didn't think it was a supernatural type of contact. "Okay. It's your call. You're still young, and you've been out for a while now. Your family must be worried."Thalia nodded. "If you ever come to Imperia, I can show you my clan. You may not know, but my clan is huge. I have three brothers, and they're awesome. You'll get the VIP treatment." Thalis thumped her chest confidently.Jebediah smiled. "We'll meet up when I get to Imperia.""It's a promise."They talked for a while longer, and Thalia
"Master Kristoff, the Lesterian Chamber of Commerce in Imperia has contacted the Healer Sect. They requested a visit to the family. What is your division?" the mousey man asked."That chamber is only worth 100 billion, and Healer Sect is a declining organization. Request denied," Kristoff said."Yes, sir." The pair backed off while Kristoff kept fiddling with his bracelet.Kristoff was in charge of the family's internal affairs. He was the head of the family on paper. Meanwhile, Lucas was immersed in the martial arts. He kept himself in a solitary room, training all day. No one knew how powerful he was.As for Hector, ever since he joined an overseas organization, he never came back. The Wood family had a lot of powerful people working for them, with The Twelve Zodiacs being the most famous. Standing with Kristoff were Mouse and Ox, the boss and last member, respectively, of The Twelve Zodiacs.They came with Kristoff to search for the missing Lorelei and take Thalia back. The
"We'll have use of him eventually, so just let him have his fun."Mouse said nothing more at Kristoff’s words. The moans echoed in the private jet for ten minutes longer and stopped. Houston said, "Get me some booze, will you."Mouse and Ox's faces fell, but they were ready to oblige. Kristoff suddenly stood up. "I'll do it.""A military guy isn't worth your time, sir," Mouse protested."He's a guest, Mouse." Kristoff took a bottle of expensive wine and approached the cabin. Mouse was disgruntled.The cabin was a bedroom, though it was messy, with women's apparel and lingerie strewn across the ground. A hideous man lay on the bed naked while a pair of beautiful air stewardesses lay in his arms."Your wine, Mr. Pear." Kristoff came in."Ah, Kristoff. You shouldn't have." Houston quickly sat up."It's an honor, Mr. Pear. Don't mind me." Kristoff smiled."The honor is mine. Didn't think I'd have you serving me wine." Houston took the bottle of wine from Kristoff.Kristoff didn't
Kristoff only smiled. He had no right to talk about the Shadow Division. They were part of the military's strength and the guards of Lord Nox. Under his leadership, the Shadow Division had delivered bloodshed to the ten nations.During the spy wars of the ten nations, they had made incomparable contributions. When Lord Nox was around, the Shadow Division was the military's top division. They could act without orders should they deem it necessary.Ever since Lord Nox's fall, the Shadow Division had been the target of many attacks from the military. In the last meeting, some generals even proposed the disbanding of the Shadow Division, but it was objected to, all thanks to the contributions they made.Still, that didn't change the fact the Shadow Division was isolated in the military."So, what brings you here to Riverton, Kristoff?" Houston took a sip of his wine."Personal reasons. My sister snuck out of home, so I'm here to pick her up," Kristoff answered."I see. If you have ti
Thalia rested her chin on her hands and stared into the distance. A whole day went by just like that.The next day, a couple of cars stopped at the mountain's base.Kristoff asked, "This is where her signal came from?""Yes, sir," Mouse said.Kristoff looked at Dragoncourt. He opened the car door and hopped out. Mouse, Pig, and the Wood family's guards followed."Get up there and take Thalia home," Kristoff said."What about shitface, sir?" Mouse pointed at the drunken Houston in the back of the car."Let him sleep," Kristoff said."Yes, sir."Kristoff led a pair of warriors up the mountain with him, but the moment they stepped onto the path, the formation started working. Mouse felt something change, and his face fell. "Careful, sir. There's a formation here."Kristoff stood still, his eyes narrowed. He was staring at the shifting formation. "Interesting. What place is this? Why does it have a formation? Mouse, break this formation.""Yes." Mouse touched his forehead, where
"You're going nowhere! Die!" The Sovereigns chased after the spirit, and a hundred rulers followed. They trapped the Titan's spirit and ripped him to shreds."Holy shit! That's the ancient Faeastian Sovereigns for you!" White Tiger roared with pride. He was on the roof of a tower somewhere.Emperor Elijah narrowed his eyes and exchanged a look with the other Sovereigns. He hurled the remaining essence of the Titan's spirit to White Tiger and stuffed him with it. The energy filled White Tiger up, and he ballooned. Black, rancid energy came out of his body, and he fell into madness.Nox cast Heaven's Demise and sealed White Tiger's consciousness. The Ice Temple Lord, realizing what the Sovereigns were trying to do, encased White Tiger in a coffin of magic ice."This is an impressive underling you have, Nine-State Lord. Devouring spirits gives him power. Anyone else would've lost their minds and become a killing machine, but White Tiger's already mad to begin with. There's no further
"The third kind of Emperor uses natural energy, the power of Yin and Yang, and the elements to become one. Since they use all kinds of elements and energy to become an Emperor, they are practically invincible."The Ice Temple Lord was excited. "So, you're saying I'm the strongest kind of Emperor?"Nox was speechless. "No, what I was trying to say was you took the wrong path. You could've absorbed the energy in the heavens, but you absorbed the Yin energy in the ground. You're stronger than Frostmir, but his level was higher, so you'd still be no match for him." Nox pursed his lips."Eh?" The Ice Temple Lord was disappointed. He thought he could be on par with Nox once he became an Emperor. The Ice Temple Lord wasn't the only one who gained power. The Ice Temple cultivators did as well. Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird gained a lot of power, too.Vermilion Bird was now a Flawless Supreme, Black Tortoise was an Advanced Supreme, while White Tiger was an Intermediate Pi
The fact that Nox could cast Sovereign Seal showed the Ice Temple Lord a new level of power. The Sovereign was more terrifying than the gods. 'No wonder they could rule the world in ancient times.'The ancient Sovereigns and rulers of Faeast attacked their enemies. The fate of Faeast gathered over their heads, piercing the clouds that hung over them. The weaker monsters were all slain, and Emperor Hans pierced the pharaoh with his spear, returning him to dust.Emperor Blade killed the god of another ancient civilization. The evil energy possessing them was purified. Moments later, the only gods left were the Titans. Unlike the possessed gods, the Titans were ancient cultivators.Even if they didn't master any spells or techniques, they'd trained their bodies to their absolute best. The Sovereigns and rulers didn't have much advantage against these enemies.These spirits were only summoned through the relics and the remnants of energy left within. Their bodies were gone, and their s
The talismans were Magic Mountain's Forbidden Art, and Nox had fused them with Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual. Nox's mentors back in Mystia had taught him the Sovereign Seal earlier than expected.Their goal was simple. If Nox became the Sovereign, he could use the seal to command all the natural energy around him. If he didn't become the Sovereign, he would teach the Sovereign how to use the seal.The Sovereign Seal was a Saintly technique and the most ancient technique around. It was stronger than a Celestial technique.A golden seal brighter than the sun slowly rose into the air. It was the Sovereign Seal.As it appeared, natural energy gathered around it. The energy flew into the relics Brundela took from Faeast. Within a museum not open to the public, a bronze sword started to tremble as natural energy flowed into it. That got the attention of a professor."That sword belonged to Faeast's Emperor Elijah! What is going on?"A silhouette came out of the sword, and his aura was maj
Back in the navy command center, Fergus got the drone footage of Brundela's latest development. There were a few generals from the Nox Army with him. They could see that the monsters in the capital were far stronger than the ones they took out."It's a pity the capital is too densely populated. We have the weapons, but we can't use them." Fergus slammed the table in frustration. Even if the capital were to fall into enemy hands and the people torn apart by the monsters, Fergus could not order his men to fire at the capital, or things would be bad for them.Fergus could only open fire if the monsters were in a no man's land."Commander Parrish, the lord has orders. We are to keep the waters guarded. Once the capital's crisis is over, we are to make our way to the port and give humanitarian aid," a Nox Army general said telepathically. He just got Nox's orders."Is that so? Then Nox can stop this crisis." Fergus' eyes shone. He had no idea what Nox was planning, but he was the Sovere
Demons were walking the lands of Brundela. Legendary creatures were roaming the streets as if the end of days were here. The resurrected monsters were causing chaos everywhere. When the Titans showed themselves, despair washed over Brundela.There were too many monsters running around. Even after the Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators sent out everyone they had, it still wasn't enough to stop these creatures. The monsters went straight to the council hall, and so did the Titans.The Ice Temple Lord created a Magic Ice Formation and kept using Forbidden Arts and mystical artifacts to fend off the enemies. He had already done his best."You have to do something, Nine-State Lord. I can't hold on much longer!" the Ice Temple Lord said telepathically.Though monsters were about, they were not a threat to the Ice Temple Lord. he could leave anytime he wanted, but he had a deal with Nox. If he were to desert the battlefield, he would face a hell far worse than he could imagine late
Their targets were the relics around the altars. The moment the whirlpool showed up, the black energy conjured black walls and kept Brundela on lockdown, cutting off all communications.Possessed by evil spirits, gods from ancient civilizations came back to life. In the underground graveyard, the dead came bursting out of their coffins, and skeletons with phantom flames flickering around them charged at the holy knights and James' secret agents.Nothing more needed to be said. The holy knights' leader led the charge. The other knights resolved to fight to the death as they battled the skeleton gods.James and his secret agents fired off at the enemies, but the bullets did nothing to the skeletons. All they managed was to light a big spark. Only grenades and howitzers could deal damage to them, and even then, the damage was light.The battle was fierce. Though the knights did not fear death, they were still weaker than the prehistoric gods. These skeletons were nigh invincible, and
Nox was hovering higher than the Ice Temple Lord, and he got everyone's attention."Who's that?""It's a Faeastian!""My God, it's the Nine-State Lord!" Nox was known throughout Faeast and the world. Brundela's council members had recognized him the moment he showed up. They had nothing but fear for gods, yet Nox was the strongest man in the Mortal World, so they respected him.The clouds in Brundela's skies were hanging heavily over the ground, and the icy aura they radiated was making everyone shiver. Winter seemed to have come early for Brundela. The temperature was dipping fast.Back in the control center, intelligence agents were watching the surveillance footage closely, and they noticed the altar. The Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators were there, strengthening the altars' seal the best they could. There were soldiers guarding the altar as well.For some reason, the secret agents had a feeling something bad was going to happen. Murphy's Law, as they said.Suddenly,
A sliver of energy flew out of the puppet and gathered natural energy around it. Then, the temperature rose at a blistering rate. Fortunately, Bard's reminder came just in time, and Vermilion Bird was prepared for this. She led her team away from the spot.A pillar of fire engulfed the building, and heat waves shot off in every direction, lethal and deadly. The light eventually faded, and all buildings in a few hundred yards were razed to the ground.If Vermilion Bird had killed the puppet without thinking just now, she would have lost all her men and suffered serious injuries. "That bitch! I'm going to make her into a human swine one day! I'll give her hell!" she cursed.Bard gasped. 'Yeah, women can be really terrifying.' Not one General was a normal person.This incident didn't escape Nox, of course. He saw it through his divine sense. "Heh, you can't fight the flow of history? You say that, Aphrodite, but you've done the same thing more than once. Schemes and plots when your ey