The top of Lady's Peak was a beautiful place, with a blanket of clouds covering it. Water rushed down the thousand-feet waterfall that stood at the top of the mountain.The moment Felicia got here, a growl came from deep within the woods, "Who dares intrude Blathanna Sect's forbidden area?"The air seemed to freeze, and two murderous aura came charging out of the woods. Then, two silhouettes, one green and one red, blitzed toward Felicia like lightning.Quickly, Felicia said, "Scarlet, Olive, it's me!"The would-be attackers were a pair of crones. One was in a green robe, while the other was in a red one. They were in their fifties, and the air around them was thick with power. These crones were Greater Grandmasters."Ah, Felicia," the crone in a red robe said. Her face was caked with powder. She put on a smile and landed before Felicia.Noticing Felicia, the murderous air around Olive disappeared. These crones were part of Blathanna Sect's famous trio. The last member was Libert
Scarlet and Olive were petrified. A long while later, Scarlet gasped, "It hasn't been six months since we left the southwest, and someone this… incredible showed up? Impossible.""I have the same question. He wiped out the Flame clan alone, including that old pervert. Felicia, if that's true, then that boy must be Legend Realm at the very least." Olive's eyes were as wide as saucepans.'Legend Realm. Anyone at that level is a god among men.'Of course, the crones were shocked.Felicia replied, "I'm not sure if he is a Legend Realm, but if I were to fight him, he can take me out with three strikes. Maybe less than that."The crones were shocked. They both knew how powerful Felicia was, yet she admitted she was no match for that mysterious man."You're here because of that man, aren't you?" Scarlet asked."Yes." Felicia nodded."Very well. We'll take you to Ms. Felicia. Come with us." Scarlet darted into the woods, and Felicia followed quickly.Past the woods was a big cave, and
"My apologies, Ms. Selina, but the sect has run into trouble we cannot solve alone," Felicia explained."What is it?" Selina asked calmly."The Flame clan has declared war on us last night," Felicia answered."One of the Curseland Five?""Yes.""The barbarians. How dare they attack my sect in my absence?" Selina said sharply."Don't worry about them, Ms. Selina. Their clan has been wiped out. I came to tell you about the one who did it," Felicia said quickly."What? The Flames have been wiped out?" Selina was shocked by the news as well."Yes, and it's all because of an outsider." She then told Felicia about Nox—how he killed an elder and an heir of the Flames, and how he massacred the Flame clan overnight by himself.The story made Selina turn her head around. Though her face was covered under a veil, it couldn't hide her regal air. "He wiped out the Flames alone? And Darius was destroyed as well?" There was a hint of surprise in her voice."Yes. He's probably a Legend Realm
Knowing that Mr. Moran was an elder, the guards quickly led him and his team inside. "Come with us, Mr. Moran."The great hall of the Mullers was tinged with a ghostly air. There wasn't anyone else here besides the two dozen or so Muller guards."Mr. Moran, you may take a break. I'll summon the clan head," the leader of the guard said.Mr. Moran grunted. After the Muller guards were gone, Mr. Moran and his team sat down. He asked, "Hobson, any news from the Pearsons, Greens, and Vines?"After the massacre, Mr. Moran told the survivors to contact all the remaining clans. He also asked them to gather at the Mullers' turf to figure out how to deal with Nox."Mr. Moran, we've established contact with the Greens and the Vines, but no news from the Pearsons yet."Mr. Moran said in a shrill voice, "The fools! They look down on us because they think they're the strongest around! Damn them!"The Pearsons were indeed the strongest among the Curseland Five. They were descended from the leg
The Mullers' great elder was curious. Mr. Moran was looking ghastly, after all.Mr. Moran was about to tell them about his clan's massacre when a boisterous roar of laughter rang in the air. "What's the rush? We're just coming!"Another group of people appeared outside the great hall. They were muscular, towering, and clad in beast hide. Their skin was tan and engraved with bizarre runes.Everyone stood up. "The Vines."These were the Vines, part of the Curseland Five.The Mullers' leader chortled while looking at a gray-haired man. "Been a while, Vince."The old man was built like a beast. He was clad in a tiger's hide, and his jacked-up arms were covered in the runes of witchcraft. He was the head of the Vines. "It has. You've gotten younger, Eugene.""Perhaps. Someone give Vince a seat."The Mullers quickly got Vince a seat. Now, three of the five clans were here. There were only the Greens and the Pearsons left.Once Vince and his clan's elders took their seats, he asked M
With the Greens' arrival, four of the five clans were reunited, leaving only the Pearsons. After Grandma Cobra and her entourage took their seats, the hall was almost full.Everyone in the hall was an elder or above. Eugene said, "It's been too long since the clans have gathered. Now, only the Pearsons are left.""Yeah. I wonder when they'll show up," Vince said.Grandma Cobra snorted. "Those pompous twats have always looked down on us. I don't think they'll show up. We should be getting on with it," she said coldly.The Pearsons might be the strongest clan, but they were also the most pompous. Grandma Cobra was right. Everyone could only hold back their annoyance.Eugene narrowed his eyes and turned to Mr. Moran, who was in the middle of the hall. "Now, can you tell us the reason for your emergency message, Mr. Moran? What happened to your clan?"The Vines and the Greens turned their attention to Mr. Moran as well. The Flames called for this meeting, and they wanted to know why.
No one looked happy at all with the news.Grandma Cobra finally spoke up. "He destroyed your clan alone?""Yes.""But how? Darius was an Origin Realm, and you had a group of elders with you. He couldn't have done it alone." Grandma Cobra still didn't think this was true."I had the same thought, Grandma Cobra, but when I saw all the bodies, I knew it was true. And the lad used lightning for his crimes.""Lightning?" The clan heads sounded shocked."Yes," Mr. Moran said. "Only Dragon-Tiger Peak's Phantomslayers have that kind of power in this nation. The lightning technique they train in is the only true one in Faeast."Grandma Cobra asked in a shrill voice, "So you're saying he's part of the Phantomslayers? Because he used lightning?""Yes, Grandma Cobra. The Phantomslayers are known as the strongest lightning users in Faeast.""Even so, he couldn't have wiped out your clan alone and killed Darius. Unless he's the Prime Phantomslayer," Eugene said."I didn't say a word of a l
"Curseland Trio?" everyone gasped in unison. They knew who Bayon was.Curseland people called the Demons the Curseland Trio. They were infamous and had connections with the military. Thanks to them, the Curseland Five gained a lot of profit. The brothers were like gods to them.They respected the brothers and saw them as Curseland's pride. It was surprising to see the eldest of the trio here.Bayon looked at Mr. Moran darkly, causing him to shiver."The guy who wiped out your clan and clan head uses lightning?""Yes," said Mr. Moran tremulously."Yeah, I know the guy," Bayon spat coldly."Who is he?"Vince, Eugene, and Grandma Cobra looked at Bayon.Bayon slowly raised his head, his face contorted with rage. Hoarsely, he said, "He's a Riverton guy. Here on a mission for vengeance.""Vengeance?" The revelation shook everyone."Yes, and it started because of me and my brothers. We planted a thousand-corpse worm in the woman he loves," explained Bayon.Everyone's heart skipped
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
"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