"Not that I care about that, but the point is, if I get my revenge, the ten nations will start another war. You've fought alongside me all these years, so you know how ambitious they are. If I do this, the people will be hurt. I can't ignore the innocents of Faeast just for my revenge."Everyone fell silent. Nox wanted revenge, but if he took action, the nation would be plunged into chaos, and the people would be harmed. Being the lord, Nox must protect the people. How could he harm them due to his personal grudge?"But what about your revenge?" Bear asked, heartbroken."In due time.""Milord…"Bear wanted to say something else, but Draco stepped ahead and shouted, "Bear, shut your trap. Listen to the lord. He is the lord of the people. Everything he does, he does it for the people. Of course, you don't get him. Just remember that he is also respected by the people of Faeast, and not just by us."Muttering to himself, Bear backed down. He didn't care about the arguments. If Aphro
This was an awkward question to answer. Queenie was indeed gorgeous, but Alexander had no idea how to answer the other question. The Sanders was just a second-rate family that no one knew in Riverton, let alone Faeast."Come on, say something. Or is she ugly?" Bear narrowed his eyes.Bard kicked Bear so hard that he almost tripped. "The hell are you kicking me for?" Bear swiveled around and yelled."Because you're stupid! I can't believe you just insulted the lady!" Bard roared.Draco laughed. "Should've kicked him harder, Bard. That potty mouth should shut up."Bear realized he was being insulting. He rubbed where he got kicked and muttered, "I'm just worried." "I'll tell you, Bear." Nox smiled. "You know her name, but she's no scion or princess. She comes from a regular family in Riverton.""What?" Bear was speechless. Back then, girls were clamoring to marry Nox. Even the ten nations sent their princesses to Faeast so Nox would pick one to marry.Bear found it unbelievable
Nox raised his head, and memories of Queenie flooded his mind. He took a deep breath and started recounting, "After the battle, the Kirin Firepoison attacked my heart, and I fell into the Ocean of Death. Fortunately, the manual I cultivate protected me and kept me alive.""It was then, Queenie saw me," Nox said. He told them how Queenie fished him out of the sea, how he lost his memories for a bit and was mistaken as a mechanic, how her family forced her to marry Silas for money, and how she was exiled just because she protected him.There was laughter and tears, but most of all, love. Listening to Nox's love story, Bear and everyone else were moved. When Nox told them how Queenie had a falling out with her family to protect him, Bear teared up."What a kind soul. I've never seen her, but I'm sure she's the kindest and prettiest woman in the world."Draco also couldn't help but say, "Yeah, that's how you know it's true love."Only Alexander knew the whole story, and he felt glad f
There were five days left until the wedding. Keith and his team members were still guarding the Sanders Residence tightly.Keith knew that his fellow commanders had arrived. He knew how persistent Bear was and how calm Bard could be. Just imagining them being beside themselves put a smile on his face."Bet the fatso's crying like a baby." Keith grinned.The Sanderses were all busy as the wedding drew near. George had told all his relatives about the occasion, including those he barely visited.Yvette had argued with him over that. She thought it was redundant to invite relatives they never visited.George argued, "Why not? It's Queenie's wedding. We have to make it grand."Yvette rebuked, "Grand? She's marrying an unemployed guy who lost his memories. It'll be a joke."George yelled, "What do you know, woman? One more bad comment about Nox, and I'll fight you!"Yvette was rendered speechless. She couldn't understand why her husband suddenly took Nox's side. 'He doesn't care tha
"If he messes this up, they're going to laugh at us," Yvette said.Queenie had a headache too. She had the same question as her mother, but Nox lost his memories so he couldn't remember his family or relatives.When Queenie didn't answer her, she was so furious that she widened her eyes. "Don't tell me he's not doing anything.""Mom, can you stay out of this? It's our wedding, and we love each other. We don't care about how grandiose the wedding is," Queenie said.Yvette flew into a rage. "Bullshit! If this isn't enough to get your attention, what is? Queenie, if Greenshade doesn't make this the event of the year, I'll disown you!" She shot up from her seat angrily."I don't care if he lost his memories. Just get his relatives to the wedding, or else!" Yvette stormed off right after that.Queenie was in a dilemma. Indeed, a wedding was an important event in one's life. Yvette was just being a parent. Of course, she wanted her daughter to have a grand wedding.Nox was special, ho
Then, Nox's phone rang. He took it out of his pocket. It was Queenie. Nox shushed his friends and took the call.His friends were smart enough to know who the caller was, especially when Nox wanted them to be quiet. Everyone shut up and tiptoed over to Nox so they could hear better."What are you doing, Nono? Miss me?" Queenie asked sweetly."Of course." Nox smiled.Bear sputtered. Draco gave him a kick, and he shut up."Is there someone with you?" The chuckle didn't escape Queenie."No! Of course not!" Nox rolled his eyes at Bear."Okay. There's only five days until the wedding. Are you excited?" Queenie asked."I am.""Really? Oh, I've been losing sleep because of that. Every time I close my eyes, I see how happy our life will be." Queenie giggled.Nox felt bliss coursing through his veins."Oh, I need to tell you something," Queenie said."What is it?"Hesitation washed over Queenie, but in the end, she said, "It's about your family. Dad's gone mad. After we settled on
"Don't push yourself. Just tell your friends to take it easy. I don't need much. Do you need money, though? I can get some from the company," said Queenie."No, money's no problem," Nox hurriedly replied."Really?""Yeah.""Cool. Just tell me if you need anything."They made small talk, and Queenie hung up.Bear leaped with joy. "What a perfect woman! What a perfect lady! I've never seen her, but her kindness captivates me!"Alexander guffawed. "She's a beautiful soul, inside and out. She even worries that the lord has no money to hold the wedding. But our lord has more money and power than most people can imagine!""Hahaha! That is true." Draco joined in on the laughter. "So you better listen up, dimwits. The lady's parents want the wedding to be perfect. That means we're pulling out all the stops.""Sovereign's Society, ready to go.""Count me in."…The next day, a pair of familiar silhouettes stood at RIA's exit. "Dad, you sure she's coming back?" The man who spoke wore
After they were kicked out of the family, they ran off with the millions Empire Corp paid for Sanders Pharmaceuticals, but they never left Riverton.They first thought the Joshtons could save them. Both of them kneeled before the Joshtons' place, hoping they'd help them reclaim the Sanderses' wealth. And then the Joshtons were destroyed.Silas was found dead, and the Joshtons were wiped off Riverton's map. That was their last hope, and it was broken. Though they had millions from Empire Corp's purchase, Jezebiah eventually fell in with the wrong company and started doing drugs.In less than six months, they burned through the millions. Jezebiah and Hogs had nothing left now. Left with no choice, they conspired to reclaim the Sanderses, and then news of Queenie's wedding reached them.They found that George had even told Melissa, so they were ready to meet that evil witch."Can she really help us get the company back, Dad?" Jezebiah yawned."I think so. I did help her once, rememb
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