The room was quiet. Queenie was the shade of clouds and still unconscious. Nox approached the bed and held her icy hands. His eyes teared up.Less than a day ago, she was calling him and chirping about the wedding, but now she was a victim of a thousand-corpse worm. Nox wouldn't stand for this, not when they were about to get married."Queenie," Nox called out to her, his voice tremulous, his hand clasped tightly over hers.As if she could sense Nox, Queenie's eyelashes fluttered, and a teardrop streamed down her cheek.Nox's heart was torn to pieces. "Queenie, it's alright. I'll cure you, even if it's the last thing I do. I promise."Suddenly, Nox extended his arm, and he swung a finger. A bloody gash appeared on Nox's arm, and blood trickled from the wound. Nox wanted to use his blood to cure Queenie.That was the avenue Nox mentioned earlier. He would infuse Queenie with his own blood. Only a Legend Realm's blood could cleanse Queenie of her poison. Nox was the strongest fight
If he did, the Kirin Firepoison would burn through his innards. Nox wasn't scared of death, but who would save Queenie if he perished? He had to live.Nox took a deep breath, holding down the pain. He channeled his inner energy throughout his body, and golden energy flowed from within. A long, long time later, he finally held down the poison, and his chest returned to normal.He was drenched in sweat by the time he brought it under control, black blood hanging from the corners of his mouth. However, he didn't care. If he wanted to cure Queenie's poison, he must regain all his strength. The first part of that was to cure himself of Kirin Firepoison.As long as the poison was there, he wouldn't be able to focus on healing Queenie. Nox balled his fists at the thought of this.…While Nox was curing Queenie, a black BMW was zooming across the street, making its way to Dragoncourt."If it's a joke, it's not funny, Yvette. What happened to Queenie? What kind of stuff did you guys run i
The sight of the guns almost made Yvette fall. She had no idea what was going on, but George did. These people were Nox's men."Hi, I'm looking for Nox. He's my daughter's husband. And this is Queenie's mother," introduced George.The Shadow Division members had no idea who they were. The burly man said shrilly, "I don't care who you are! Leave or die!"Things got awkward, but suddenly, a voice said, "A moment."Jebediah emerged from the crowd.George recognized him. He worked with Nox. Quickly, he ran up to Jebediah. "Master White, I'm Queenie's father. Please, I want to see her. And Nox."Jebediah knew George as well. He nodded. "The lord is inside. Go in.""Thank you!" George and Yvette ran up to the estate as fast as they could.Yvette was flabbergasted. She tugged on the hem of George's shirt, looking back at the crowd. "George, who are those people? They're armed," she asked tremulously.Without looking back, George answered, "They work for Nox.""They what?" Yvette gas
A long time after that, Nox said, "Let them in."Keith turned around. "The lord calls for you two.""Yes, thank you." George led Yvette into the room.Nox was still standing before Queenie's bed. Thanks to Nox's blood and Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual's energy, Queenie had regained some color, though still unconscious.The sight of their daughter unconscious made George and Yvette scream."Queenie, what happened?" George approached Queenie, shouting. Yvette followed him.There was no answer from Queenie, however.Scared, George turned to Nox. "What… what happened, Nox? What happened to her?" he asked with a trembling voice."Thousand-corpse worm. She won't be waking so soon," answered Nox honestly."What? Is that a poison or something?" George sobbed. "How'd this happen? Who did this? Who's the bastard?"Yvette was in tears as well. She held Queenie, shouting, "Queenie, wake up! It's me! I'm here. Wake up!"Nox consoled, "It's alright, you two. I promise I'll cure her.""You?
At the central command center, Imperia.The Phoenix Chamber also housed Aphrodite's bedroom. She was in the main hall, dressed in crimson, her eyes closed. Behind her was Michael, the stony sabreur.A silhouette quickly came in. "Milord, the Demons have news." It was Houston.Aphrodite slowly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with venom. "Speak."Houston went down on his knees. "They have completed their mission. Sanders is infected with a thousand-corpse worm, the deadliest cursebug Curseland has. There is no known cure, and the victim doesn't die immediately. They will rot from within and waste away."Aphrodite laughed menacingly. "Good." She stared into the distance, her eyes filled with cruelty. "You must be in pain now, Nox. Though you're invincible, though you're a lord, but so what? You failed to protect your woman. You are impotent."She cackled. "It's not over. I'll make her suffer the worst this world has to offer. You'll rue the day you promised to marry her."…Two d
Nox scanned all his comrades. "To the great hall. I have something to say.""Yes, milord."Everyone followed Nox into the great hall, and Nox took the main seat. His comrades took the seats beside him. Once everyone sat down, Nox announced, "This will be a big announcement.""Your orders, milord?" everyone asked.Nox looked at everyone once more. "You are to return to your posts. All of you. Effective immediately."The announcement stunned everyone.Bear blurted, "You want us to leave?"Everyone looked at Nox in confusion."Yes." Nox nodded. "All of you. Leave Dragoncourt. Leave this city.""What? Why? We've not avenged the lady, and we can't leave without seeing the wedding," Keith asked."The wedding's on hold for now. And you're leaving because you're not needed here anymore," said Nox."Milord! We cannot leave. Even if we set the lady's case aside, we still have to stay with you." Draco stood firm."Wrong," said Nox. "I'm just a civilian. I don't need you hanging around
Nox's comrades looked crestfallen, especially Bear. His eyes went red, and he cried. "When will I see you again, milord?""Soon." Nox smiled.The consolation only made Bear cry more. Even Keith teared up. He said nothing and went down on his knees. Everyone else followed his example.Draco approached Nox. He lamented, "Very well, milord. If that is what you want. My army awaits your return. And once you do, we'll charge straight into Imperia and slaughter the Mousses."Nox looked at Draco and clapped his shoulder. And then, everyone was dismissed. Farewells were always sad, especially for these men. Nox was not just a god among men, but he was also their brother.Unbeknownst to him, Nox was reluctant to see them go as well. They were his comrades. His brothers. His family.Alas, Nox must look at the big picture. He couldn't ask them to stay with him while Faeast was slowly destabilized. This nation was his homeland, the place he called home.Dragoncourt fell into silence after t
That did not sit well with Yvette at all. She disagreed, "You can't do this. Queenie's in a coma, and gods know if she'll wake up.""That's why I have to take her along, Mrs. Sanders. To cure her." Nox was right. Queenie was unconscious and nearly dead. She was only tethered to life by Nox's Revival and Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual.Nox had to take her along so he could heal her if needed, but Yvette had no idea about that. "I won't let you take her away. I won't. Even if she's awake, I can't let her go with you. And where are you taking her anyway?"Nox slowly raised his head, staring far into the southwest. He said, "To kill the people who did this to her.""Y-You're going to kill someone?" Yvette was horrified."Yes, and not someone. A lot of someones. They hurt the woman I love, and they will die for that." Nox's voice was dripping with murder, and Yvette went quiet.George stepped forth. "I'm on your side, Nox. Kill the bastards who did this to Queenie. Avenge her."Yvette pu
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