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
The memory of that night in Riverton still made Bayon shudder. Nox killed his brothers with Thunderlord's Seal. If Bayon hadn't risked his life just to escape, he'd be dead by now.Eugene's eyes were filled with shock. "Someone has that kind of power over lightning? Incredible.""And so what? You think we'd be scared of a little boy like him?" Grandma Cobra screeched."She's right. We're united as one. The Curseland Trio is our pride and joy. This brat barged into our turf and came after us. We'll show him who he's dealing with!" Eugene roared."Count me in, Eugene!"Eugene snarled, "We've ruled this place for hundreds of years. One man can't shake us."Bayon clenched his fists. "Good. Now, even if he's a Legend Realm, I know we can kill him. For my brothers."Bayon scurried back to Curseland after his brothers were killed. Now that he knew Nox was here, he wanted revenge."Of course. We'll call an alliance. There's no way we can't deal with a mere outsider," Grandma Cobra hiss
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