Jebediah woke up early to make breakfast for Nox. After they ate, Nox said, "Jeb, I need you to do something for me.""Your orders, milord?" Jebediah quickly approached Nox.Nox handed him a prescription. "Buy everything that's listed on this paper. I'm making some pills for Queenie.""Yes, milord." Jebediah went on a shopping trip.At the same time, Nox got a text from Keith. It was about Curseland Five. Nox opened the file, and murder burst from his soul.Curseland Five was made up of five of the oldest clans in Curseland. They'd been standing for a thousand years, their roots deeply entrenched in this part of the nation.The five clans were: the Pearsons, the Mullers, the Greens, the Vines, and the Flames. They worshipped Cursegod and practiced witchcraft and cursebugs. The Pearsons were the most powerful of them all.The Vines were the most evil, while the Mullers possessed the vilest of cursebugs. These clans controlled the southwest's underworld and world of martial arts.
Jebediah called his senior, whom he'd not seen in years. The man was called Joseph Fowl. He was best friends with Jebediah when they were in training, but after Joseph left, Jebediah never saw him again.Two years ago, Jebediah caught wind of how Joseph came to Curseland and became a VIP for some powerful organization. Now that they were in Curseland, Jebediah was reminded of that guy.The call went through, and Joseph agreed to meet up the next day.The next morning, Jebediah changed into a new robe and spruced himself up for the meeting. "Milord, Joseph's my best friend when I was still in training. And he's always been more talented than me. He's now a VIP for some organization here," praised Jebediah.Nox didn't answer. Perhaps he didn't hear Jebediah.Not too long after that, a pair of black cars drove in from the distance. They stopped at the hotel's entrance, and a few besuited men opened the door. A dwarfish priest in robes came out of the car.He was barely over five foo
The fact that Joseph was Blathanna Sect's VIP shut Jebediah up."I know you're surprised, Jebediah, but don't be ashamed about it. Not every dog gets its day. I don't really mind. If you wish to work for me, you gotta tell me your power. Just so you know, we don't take in weaklings," Joseph explained.Jebediah smiled bitterly. "Just Intermediate Zen Realm, Joseph.""What? Already?" Joseph exclaimed. He'd always been more talented than Jebediah, but even he only became a Zen Realm the year before, and he was still Beginner Zen Realm. He couldn't believe Jebediah was stronger than him now."Yeah." Ever since Jebediah started working for Nox, his cultivation had been growing strong. After taking the Frostpills, he became a Zen Realm, and now he was an Intermediate Zen Realm sorcerer."Not bad. Didn't think you'd make it." Joseph was still in disbelief. He looked at Jebediah with his mousey eyes. He noticed the magick and the aura rolling around Jebediah, and he was shocked."Not bad
The look on Nox's face changed. Before Jebediah could say anything, Nox answered, "Sure. We'll tag along."Joseph turned to Nox, and he smiled. "You have a smart student, Jebediah.""I…" Jebediah wanted to scream so badly. He fumed inwardly, 'Can you shut it, you idiot? The man's my lord!'Joseph had no idea about that, of course. He thought Nox was Jebediah's disciple. "If your student wants to watch, you guys can tag along. I'll show you what Blathanna Sect's made of." He got into the car."I'm very sorry, milord. I can't believe he's turned into a git. Please, don't be mad at him."Nox dismissed it with a smile. "It's fine. We got an invite. Might as well see what this big thing is." He strode ahead.Jebediah heaved a sigh and followed closely.On the way there, Joseph started bragging about how great and important he was at Blathanna Sect and how he was an honorary guest officer.The negotiation happened because the Flames and Blathanna Sect had a row. The Flames, though pa
An exquisite woman in a long green dress stood in the leading spot. She was lithe and beautiful, and her arms were inked with tattoos. She looked just like the head honcho of a gang. Judging from the air she radiated, she was a Grandmaster.Joseph approached the woman. "Ms. Felicia, I have arrived."The woman was Felicia Waters, or as they called her, the Demoness of Poison. She was famous.Felicia looked at Joseph coldly. "You're late.""Sorry… the traffic… a nightmare, really," said Joseph quickly. Contrary to what he said, Joseph was just a nobody in the Blathanna Sect.Felicia brushed it aside, looking at the skies. "It's almost time. We should go in now." She led her group of ladies into the club, and Joseph followed like a good little lackey.Though the club was shining, Nox felt dark auras coming from the hall the moment he stepped in. He looked ahead and noticed about twenty burly warriors standing around.In the leading spot was a middle-aged man in Curse clan attire. H
The young man burst into laughter. "You think a prostitute like her can be compared to me?"The Blathanna Sect girls were in an uproar. "Who are you calling a prostitute, scum?""All of you! I'm the heir to the Flames. You should be honored that I'm here to negotiate with you! You think you're all that? Yeah, I beat that bitch. I slashed her face. What can you do about it?" Stan Flames sneered."Ms. Felicia, let me kill him!" A tall girl whipped out her blade.Felicia was about to answer, but the servant spoke. "Ms. Waters, if you wish to fight us, then it'll mean war. And wars aren't easy to end. You should know how powerful we are. If you do this over a servant, then we'll take whatever that comes our way. Just remember that Curseland Five destroys our enemies completely."Felicia shot up from her seat, unleashing the air of a Grandmaster. Furious, she said, "What, you think Curseland Five is enough to threaten us?"The servant only smiled. "Think what you will. That is but a s
The negotiation ended with the death of a Flame family elder and its heir. The hall was splattered with blood, and the Blathanna Sect girls remained stunned.They saw Nox off, and a long while later, a long-haired girl said, "Who was that? He actually killed an heir and an Advanced Zen Realm with just two blows.""To be honest, that's terrifying.""But he's cute."The girls broke into a discussion, but then Felicia roared, "Get up here, Joseph!"Joseph scurried out of the formation. "Ms. Felicia, here… here I am."Felicia glared at Joseph with a darkened expression. "Who's that guy, you old git? Why was he with you?"It turned out that Felicia had noticed Nox the moment he came out with Joseph. After all, Nox had the air of a king, and his outstanding looks helped. Still, Felicia was speechless after she saw him kill a Flame family elder and heir.Poor Joseph went on his knees. His voice trembling, he said, "I don't know, Ms. Felicia! It's not my fault!""You don't know? He sh
"I'm sorry, milord," Jebediah apologized, his head hanging low."Whatever for?" Nox looked at him."I shouldn't have called Joseph, that idiot. Although he made it big here, he's only a lackey in Blathanna Sect. And he insulted you. Damn him," Jebediah said carefully.Unexpectedly, Nox smiled. "I think he's decent.""What? He insulted you, milord! Why would you say that?" Jebediah asked in confusion."If it weren't for him, I couldn't have run into the Flames today. Of course, he's decent," Nox said, still smiling.Jebediah was silent for a moment. "What should we do now, milord?""Now we wait," Nox answered calmly."We're just going to wait?" Jebediah was perplexed."Yes. I came to kill, and our prey will be coming to us themselves."Jebediah had no more questions for now. No one would dare stop Nox if he was on a killing spree. The night drew on. As Nox said, he was waiting for the Curseland Five to come to him. Jebediah stayed by his side as usual.Suddenly, a bellhop k
The demonic eye covered everything. Its intensity even suppressed Faeast's fate a little. Dominic knew better, though. The empress might look like she had the upper hand, but Faeast's fate was still cleansing her formation. This was her final moment, and the empress was risking her life to fight Nox."If I can't get you, no one can! Die, Greenshade! You will perish today, and I will destroy your nation's fate! Faeast will never see a Sovereign!" The empress had succumbed to madness. Anything she couldn't get, she would destroy.Her eye power attacked again, and the crimson vessels turned black. The black strings weaved a huge web, and every string could destroy any cultivator who was not a Saint. Nox activated his Saintly manual, and the saintly dragons breathed fire. Though it was powerful, it couldn't break the web, and even the dragons were trapped."Saintly dragons, so what? I'll kill them all the same!" The third eye unleashed its power again, but it was the empress' limit. Bla
"Dammit, how'd that bastard take my place? I'm the Sovereign! You're blind, Faeast's fate!" Flame Emperor roared, but the more he complained, the more the nation's fate turned its back on him.The empress' mind was blank. 'What is going on here? He's just a cultivator who's barely trained for twenty years, and he can summon his nation's fate all the way here?' she thought."This can't be. How did this happen? It's impossible!" She was questioning her own power. Her confidence was wavering. She might lose this battle, and Nox would kill her."So what do you think now, empress? Are these dragons enough to pin you down?" Nox walked through the air and passed the barrier easily. Slowly, he approached the empress and looked at the ancient cultivator proudly."You're looking down on me again? You bastard! So what if you have nine saintly dragons? You think Faeast's fate is enough to kill me? You do not have the power!" The empress hated that look. She was the god who controlled this land
If Nox met his end here, it would be very unceremonious compared to his life."Ultimate Sun, Nine Dragons." Nine dragons appeared. These dragons were the avatar of Nox's power. They were not just any avatar; they were sacred beasts."Dragons? You think they can take down an ultimate ruler like me? This is why you're so confident? How childish, Greenshade. I'll shatter your hope, then! Die, dragons!" The empress' third eye unleashed bloody energy, and it formed a sharp web.The web crushed the dragons immediately, and golden rain fell. Though he was bathing in his dragons' blood, Nox wasn't panicking."The dragons alone aren't enough. They can't pin a monster like her!" Dominic looked grim. In ancient times, dragons were nothing but a delicacy for powerful entities. Their power was not enough to scare a monster like the empress."If true dragons aren't enough, what about saintly dragons?" Nox's eyebrow arched, and the empress' pupils contracted."Saintly dragons? You? You think yo
"Say the word, and I shall help you push Faeast to power. All I want is for you to submit to me, not make me your master. Is a woman like me not enough for you? My beauty, power, and brains far outstrip whatever your women have. Survival of the fittest is how this world works. Cultivators like you should know that."Submit to me, and I shall become Heavenly Dao, while you shall rule the Mortal World. I shall rule the heavens, and you shall rule the earth. Together, we are the world!" The empress was making an offer again, and she presented a whole agreement.Unlike the deception she threw to Flame Emperor, she genuinely wanted to work with Nox this time. "You are a master of talisman. You know I'm not lying to you. I admire you, so do not let me down again. Push me into a corner, and no one comes out happy." The empress stared at Nox.She hoped Nox would understand where she was coming from and change his mind. Nox was in her trap, but all he did was laugh. "Let you down? You amuse
White Tiger was crying. A guy who didn't fear death was kneeling on the deck and crying his heart out. The Southern Sea navy gathered around. This man was a Great General, and they wondered what might have happened to him. Everyone knew it must be serious.Fergus was stunned. "Is Nox in trouble?" Nox used to work with Fergus for a while, and the man saw Nox as his own son. He was the future of Faeast. If a man like him were to die, he couldn't imagine what would happen to Faeast.All the Southern Sea navy units thought highly of Nox. He was their boss and comrade. A blanket of despair spread through the fleet. When that emotion reached its peak, it would turn into fury. Anger filled up the Southern Sea navy."Men, heed my order. Open fire at Celestial Domain and do not hold back!" Fergus ordered recklessly. He wanted to fire the forbidden item at Celestial Domain.When the news got back to Imperia, Douglas almost leaped out of his seat. "Are you mad, Fergus? Do you have any idea wh
The empress laughed. "That was a powerful attack, Greenshade. If we'd fought seventy thousand years ago, you'd have killed me, but I'm far stronger than I was. You have no idea how much I've suffered over the years. My eye power is beyond what you can imagine! I've gone through enough pain, and that's why I can stand at the top!"This is the final hurdle! Now I'll show you the suffering I've endured!" The empress' third eye opened, and the eye power it unleashed was twisting space itself. The whole world was shuddering.Heavy pressure weighed down on Nox, and his astral form trembled. Much to Nineve's shock, the third eye flew out of the empress and hovered high up in the skies, replacing the sun and moon. The eye turned crimson, but it reflected different colors and inversed the world's colors.Living beings were black and white in this world."Shit, that's her ultimate Soulcatcher and the level of power every eye technique user dreams of! The moment the kaleidoscope opens, you ar
Queenie didn't care about the big picture. She would do whatever Nox told her to. Flames burned her again, and the fires of a phoenix covered the mountain, suppressing Flame Emperor once more, stopping his release."You are my clan's emblem, phoenix! Why are you doing Greenshade's bidding?" Flame Emperor was furious. At his core, he was as short-tempered as the empress.The empress saw what was going on, and she mocked, "Seventy thousand years, and you are at the mercy of the new Sovereign! Not even your phoenix listens to you now!"Nox's astral form descended and stood before the empress. The bloodlust he radiated made her shake. "You're killing me? Can you really do that? My life is tied to Celestial Domain. Even if it is destroyed, I will not be harmed, but if I die, Celestial Domain will fall. Kirin and Aphrodite will die as well."One is the smartest mortal I've seen all my life. The other is the only cultivator who managed to merge with a sacred beast completely. My life for
For Nox, she could give up everything, even her life. This pain was nothing. "The man I love is a hero. Someone who can stand tall and proud. But even if he's no lord or Sovereign, I love him all the same. Not even death can douse the fires of my love."The pain heightened to its peak, and the flames were now a tribulation. They flew into Queenie's soul. At the same time, a blinding crimson light shone from Queenie's body. The light came from her chest."What?" The empress was trying to kill Dominic, but she sensed something terrible going on, and she froze. "She's my lost heart? Why? Seventy thousand years, and this is what I get?" She was losing it. Her determination was crumbling.Dominic laughed. "You know why? Because you're trying to take over as Heavenly Dao, and it will fight back, hard. Nothing good will come for you! To cultivate means to do good and stay just. Evil will never triumph, and you will die!" His laughter turned into a cackle.No one saw this coming. Who'd hav
"Worry not, Queenie. As long as the phoenix's heart is not destroyed, she will be reborn in flames. Every time a phoenix is reborn, they will gain greater heights." said Flame Emperor.'Yes, that's the legend of the phoenix.' Queenie was once again in awe of nature's magic. 'So Faeast's legends are true. Phoenixes are immortal!'"So where's the heart?" Queenie quickly asked. If she could find it and help Flame Emperor get out of his prison, he and Nox could kill the empress."Silly girl. It's right here. You are the missing heart."Queenie's mind buzzed, and she froze. 'I am the phoenix's heart? Wait, so who or what am I, really?'"That witch enslaved the phoenix's body, but she could never control her heart. No one can. The legends of a phoenix's immortality are not entirely true. Every time they are reborn, they will have died once. The new phoenix will inherit their predecessor's power, but they cannot represent their predecessor."Just like reincarnation, once someone goes in