Drago Regal was ranked seven on the Heavenly Ranking. Nox remembered who he was. That guy was indeed a fossil with an invincible body. Drago did show up when it was time for them to fight for the rankings. Alas, he wasn't high enough to fight Nox.'That's the leader of the Martial Alliance?'"I think I remember him." Nox smiled.Selina continued, "The sects are gathered to celebrate the fossil's birthday. They sent an invitation to us a few days ago.""I see.""So… why'd you bring them up anyway?" Selina wanted to know."Because I almost killed a woman who's from that family," said Nox nonchalantly.'What?' Selina's jaw dropped."A Regal woman? What's her name?""Not sure. Claims she's from the Regals." Nox told her what happened at the observatory deck.That answered Selina's question. "I see. Dammit. That has got to be Melania, then," grumbled Selina."Melania?""Yes. That woman is bossy and adored by Drago. She's the one who organized this gathering, or so I've heard."
Everyone in the martial arts world in the southwest wanted to inveigle themselves with the Regals. The fact these people were willing to help her gain vengeance made Melania smile. "Thank you, everyone.""Don't mention it. It's an honor to work for the Regals.""Touche.""So? Who's the bastard, Ms. Melania? We'll wipe him out for you," the Spice brothers said."My men are getting the footage. You'll see the bastard soon," said Melania.Everyone was waiting for the surveillance footage to arrive. A while later, a bodyguard came back with it. "Found it, Ms. Melania." He hurried up to Melania and handed the footage he copied to her.She played the footage, and the screen showed Nox, Selina, Queenie, and Jebediah coming into the observatory room. "That's the bastard." Melania pointed at Nox.The sect leaders huddled around to check things out, and they saw Nox.Chris said coldly, "That punk made Ms. Melania kneel? How dare he.""And I thought he'd be older. He's just a brat!""Le
Nox was still in Blathanna Sect, tending to Queenie while everyone was on a manhunt to run him down. Her condition had stabilized after the soup and the Fleshtemper. Now, what Nox had to do was find two-thousand-year-old ice plants to cure himself and regain his power.That was the only way to rid himself of Kirin Firepoison so he could cure Queenie of the thousand-corpse worm's poison. Sadly, it was nigh impossible to find the plants. Nox had only found one so far—Icesnake Bloom.'One down. Two more to go.' The thought of that frustrated Nox.At the same time, a dozen cars stopped before Blathanna Sect. Shortly after, fierce warriors hopped out of them. The Saberbreaker Sect, the Shapewill Sect, the Spice brothers, and the monks from Unbreakable Temple.There were dozens of them, and the first to speak was Chris. He looked at the entrance coldly. "This is the place. We're going in and getting that bastard," he ordered.The warriors followed him to Blathanna Sect, where the ladies
Just as Felicia was at a loss, an icy voice came from the chamber in the back. "How dare you trespass upon my sect and make demands, Coldstone? You'll pay for this!" A gorgeous silhouette shot through the air.Selina appeared, filled with murder. Chris' pupils contracted, and he tried to retreat, but Selina was moving too fast for him. A split second later, she was less than half a yard away from him.Selina slammed her palm at Chris, and Chris quickly summoned all his energy to push back. A violent current of air rushed through the premises, and Chris staggered backward, blood trickling down his chin.Selina scanned everyone else coldly. "My, my. The Shapewill Sect, the Spice brothers, and even the Unbreakable Temple are here."Scott stepped forth. "Hello, Ms. Selina. I hope everything's been well for you."Selina sneered. "Spare me the pleasantries, Mr. Lorwhal. You're intruders here. Do you think we're easy prey?""No, we don't mean to intrude. This is a misunderstanding. A fo
A battle was about to break out, but another voice traveled through the air. "Selina, back down." Another silhouette cut through the crowd—it was Nox. Behind him were Jebediah and Copperpeak."Nox? Why did you come out?" Selina wanted to keep these fools from disturbing Nox, but he stepped in anyway."Our guests are here for me. It'd be bad manners if I don't see them." Nox scanned the leaders of the sects around him and stepped forward.The members of the Saberbreaker Sect recognized him immediately. "That's the guy who crossed Ms. Melania!"The Spice brothers took the lead. "You're the one who crossed Ms. Melania back at the Southwest Building's observatory deck?"A smile curled Nox's lips. "Cross her? No. I merely asked her to kneel."The intruders' expressions twisted into that of rage."You asked her to what? How dare you? You'll pay for that, you bastard!""'As long as you're in the southwest, all Ms. Melania has to do is say the word, and you're done for," the eldest of
The Spice brothers, Scott, and the monks fell silent as if their throats were held by something invisible.Nox turned his attention to the remaining intruders. "Your turn. I distinctly remember that you guys want to, what's the word, arrest me."The intruders were flabbergasted. They stood in fear, and silence grasped their souls.Nox continued, "I assume you're not going through with that promise? Very well. My turn." Nox flicked his fingers again, and flashes of light tore through the air faster than bullets.Screams filled the battlefield, and half of the intruders were dead a moment later. Blood drained from the faces of Scott, the Spice brothers, and Magickus.Seeing Nox going on a killing spree, the Spice brothers gnashed their teeth and stepped forth. "Mr. Lorwhal, Master Magickus, we can't just stand idly by! We can take him down together!"The brothers then charged at Nox, one from the front and the other from the back. The eldest wielded a spear, while his younger broth
It had been barely a few minutes, but all the sect leaders were already dead. The Blathanna Sect ladies stared in disbelief at the ground that was strewn with corpses.Selina walked up to Nox. "I guess Melania has her sights set on you."Nox smiled. "Just as well. It's been frustrating for me, and I need to vent. She's the perfect candidate."…Melania was in the Southwest Building, dressed in a beautiful mermaid-tail dress. She was enjoying her cup of coffee in her room as she waited for her henchmen's news.Arrogant Melania was born to money. She was bossy and insolent, but she was adored by Drago himself. Everyone in her family and the alliance feared her. She didn't think anyone would disobey her, but Nox actually made her kneel.The thought of Nox made her clench her teeth. "You bastard. I'll kill you myself!" she snarled. Looking at Mr. Goldstein, she asked in a shrill voice, "Mr. Goldstein, they've been out for a while. Any news?""Not for now, Ms. Melania," said the sorc
Melania was quivering.Nox came closer and sank into a couch. "Dead. I killed them.""What?" Melania screamed. "Y-You killed all of them?""Yeah. They asked for it." Nox looked at Melania. "And now, it's your turn."Shudders traveled down Melania's body. She stared at Nox with widened eyes as she asked "W-What do you want?"Nox's eyes were still on Melania. "Why don't you take a guess?" He closed in on her.Scared, Melania scuttled backward. She threatened, "I dare you to attack me. I'm the Regals' lady, and my grandfather is the leader of the Martial Alliance! Hurt me, and my family will make you pay!""Is that so? What a pity. Even if your grandfather was here, you would still die." Nox slowly closed the distance between him and Melania.A pair of warriors stood in Nox's way. They were the old men guarding Melania.The martial artist was the one Nox injured with a swing of his arm. He quickly pleaded in fear, "Please, spare Ms. Melania. We're sorry. We'll never come after yo
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