'He stopped both of my attacks?' Ludwig turned solemn, his eyes glued to Nox."It's the youngsters' world now. Thirty years, I haven't left the mountain, and Faeast already has someone like you. It's a pity you're steeped too deeply in killings. In the name of the heavens, I'll cripple that murderous part of you!" Ludwig declared.He clapped his hands together and chanted something under his breath. Dark winds howled around him, and the avatar of a rakshasa appeared before him. The avatar belonged to a phantom, one of the things the Phantomslayers worshipped. The other two were humans and deities.The rakshasa was nine feet tall, with a head like a skull and a body like a snake. It had four hands, each wielding a gigantic axe. This was the Phantomslayers' famous phantom rakshasa.While the avatar was summoned, Nox sneered. "You think you can cripple me? Why don't I do the same to you?" The golden light before him was shining brighter.At the same time, the rakshasa swung its axes
Though flanked by two attacks, Nox only sneered. "That's all?" Nox made a sword seal with his right hand, and the golden light around him converged into a gigantic sword. The blade swung away at the rakshasa.The rakshasa let out a cry of agony as it faded from the slash. Though the rakshasa failed to fend off Nox, the Phantom Lightning covered him like a net."That lightning will kill you, lad! Hyah!" Ludwig quickly made hand seals and pointed at Nox. The lightning bolts rained like a downpour. The ground beneath exploded, balls of lightning destroying everything around Nox.However, through the sea of lightning, Nox spoke. "If it's lightning you want, then I'll show you what real lightning is like. Eight Techniques, Thunderlord's Seal! Attack!"A sea of lightning lit up the skies and gathered above the battlefield, merging into a pool of pure lightning."What? You can use lightning, too?" Ludwig stared at the lightning pool, his face contorted with horror.Nox stood tall like a
"Master Crimson!" Nathan gasped as he rushed over to catch Ludwig before he could crash into the ground. The old sorcerer was bleeding from his mouth and nose, his elixir field and meridians destroyed.Dying, Ludwig tried to say something, but he could only open his mouth.Nathan stared at him in shock. "What happened to you, Master Crimson?""He won't die, that's for sure. All I did was cripple him. He's about as strong as an ordinary guy now," said Nox imperiously."What? You took away his powers?" Nathan stared at Nox, wide-eyed."That's correct. He just had to butt in when he should've stayed out," said Nox nonchalantly.The warriors were dumbstruck. They couldn't believe an elder Phantomslayer got crippled that easily. Staring at the weakened Ludwig, everyone decided to shut up."Your turn, Mr. Regal." Nox turned to Nathan, his voice sinister. "Give me the bracelet, and I'll spare the rest of you."Nathan shivered, still staring at Nox. "And what if I refuse?"A sneer esc
No matter the path of sorcery or martial arts, Nox was number one. When the spear was inches away from him, Nox swatted it away like a fly. The spear shivered and missed its target.Nathan leaped into the air and took a different approach, attacking Nox from three different directions, but Nox remained unbudging.He said coldly, "Very well. Since you're a pure martial artist, I'll fight you with martial arts. If you can fend off three blows, I'll spare your family."'He thinks he can defeat a Rank Eight Greater Grandmaster with three blows?'Nathan wasn't the only one who felt insulted. All the Regals' warriors thought this was a bluff."So, we agree? Good. This is the first blow." Nox was a man of his word. Since Nathan was a martial artist who trained his physique to the best of his ability, he would only use his martial prowess to fight him.Nox leaped into the air, charging at Nathan like a cannonball. Nathan let out a roar, swinging his spear in an arc before him. The web of
Nathan was not as talented as Drago, of course. That was why he was only a level one user. After he cast the Acalanatha Technique, his skin was covered in black scales. He let out a roar, condensing all his energy on his steely defense.When Nox saw the black scales, his eyes glimmered. "So, this is your family's ultimate technique? Very well. Let's see if this punch can break through your invincible barrier."The fist charged ahead at speeds faster than the eye could see, and it slammed into Nathan's defenses like a cannonball. The battlefield trembled, and a wave of powerful air undulated around the point of impact.The Regal warriors were forced to retreat, while the weaker ones were heavily injured and bleeding from their mouths and noses.The moment Nox's punch made contact, Nathan's feet sunk deeper into the ground. The soil was covering his ankles. More importantly, the 'invincible' defenses started to crack. He could see the lines, and Nathan was stupefied."How is this… p
Heaven's Peak was one of the seven mountainous ranges in the world. It was more than a thousand miles long and spanned the continent of Eridia. It was also the longest mountain range and covered in snow all year long thanks to how high it was. It was also dubbed Snow Mountains.A private helicopter was slowly flying up the cliff of a steep mountain, its rotor blades stirring up a snowstorm. A few silhouettes clad in thick down jackets were on the helicopter. The helicopter was making its way up to the top of Snowfall Peak.The snow on the mountaintop was a few feet thick, while the mountain stood looming over the snowy expanse."Is that where Grandpa is, Jonathan?" someone asked. It was Joshua. Beside him was his brother, Jonathan."Yes." Jonathan pointed at the approaching peak. "That's where he is.""Then, let's ask him to come out," Joshua instructed the pilot to pick up the pace.There was no one on the top of this mountain. Any wildlife would freeze to death here. Only a bla
The once handsome Regal manor was looking destitute. A gigantic gash spanned half the estate, starting from the entrance and ending in the inner sanctum. This gash was left by Nox, of course.Half the buildings in the inner sanctum were ruined. It was the impact of the battle between Nox and the Regals.A gigantic figure stood unwavering outside the great hall. It was inscrutable and looked straight ahead. The figure was Copperpeak. Nox didn't bring him along for the earlier battle, but things had changed.With Nox taking over the Regals, Copperpeak was now the guard. Within the great hall, Nox was having tea, holding a Phoenix Eye Bodhi Pearl in his hand. He got it from Melania a while ago, and he was fiddling with it.Melania stood beside him like a servant, holding a teapot so she could refill Nox's cup when needed.Suddenly, Nox asked, "Tell me, when's your grandfather coming home?"Melania shivered in fear. "Either today or tomorrow if everything goes right."Nox looked at
After getting the confirmation that Nox would spare them if he got the bracelet, she went to the inner sanctum to talk to her father and clansmen. Nathan almost got killed in battle, and he'd be dead if Melania hadn't pleaded with Nox to spare him.Nathan was lying on a bed with someone tending to him. When Melania came in, everyone turned their eyes to her. A middle-aged man asked, "How are you faring, Melania? Did the bastard hurt you?"Melania was beautiful and voluptuous. When Nox took her away and claimed he would make her his servant, everyone thought it was that kind of servant. They assumed Nox had violated her.Melania answered, "You're reading too much into it, uncle. He did nothing to me.""Really? But that bastard is obviously not the nice kind." The middle-aged man doubted her story."It's true. He didn't do anything to me."No one believed her, but Melania didn't want to waste time dwelling on that. She went to her father's side. "Dad, how are you doing? Feeling bet
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