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
"Yeah!"Since everyone was objecting, Nathan said, "Melania, I know you're scared, but your grandfather is coming back soon, and he'll kill the bastard."Melania's heart skipped a beat."Oh, I forgot to tell you this, but I've also called the Southkings.""What? You called the Southkings?" Melania's eyes went wide."Yes. You're their soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Thomas adores you. Of course, I had to tell him. Once they come, that little bastard will die." A cruel smile curled Nathan's lips.The Southkings were part of Faeast's Ancient Four. They were more than a thousand years old and on par with the Woods, the Mousses, and the Berksons.Rumors about the four families were too many to count. No one actually knew how powerful they were. Some claimed they at least had dozens of Legend Realms lurking among them. Some said they controlled Faeast, though they seldom showed themselves.The truth was still a mystery.The fact Melania was marrying Thomas was just because the Regals wa
'The Southkings?' Nox's eyes gleamed. He looked at Melania. "Continue."Melania took a deep breath and held his gaze. "Have you heard of Faeast's Ancient Four?"Nox chuckled, but he said nothing.Thinking he was ignorant of this, Melania continued, "Faeast's Ancient Four refers to the most famous families in Faeast. The four are the Mousses, the Berksons, the Southkings, and the Woods."She carried on, "They've survived a thousand years, and none can compete with their strength. You know of Lady Phoenix, I presume? The beautiful and powerful lady comes from the Mousses, top of Faeast's Ancient Four.""My fiance comes from the Southkings, a family on par with the Mousses," finished Melania, explaining everything she knew about the four families.Nox looked at Melania. "So, you're going to be married off to the Southkings.""Yes. A marriage of convenience, of course. I know what Grandpa is thinking. He wants our family to grow as strong as Faeast's Ancient Four. That's why he matc
Nox was never afraid of anyone.Undoubtedly, Melania was clueless about his power. She said, "Nox, that's being arrogant. Do you really think you can control and trample on everything?""Yes. If I want to, I can control everything," declared Nox."Why you…" Melania had never seen someone so arrogant. He took over her family and claimed he thought little of it and the whole world. She shivered with rage.Out of the kindness of her heart, she wanted to convince Nox to leave so he could survive, but he wouldn't listen.Melania was still stewing in her rage when Nox asked, "Didn't think a haughty lady like you would be concerned for me. Have you fallen for me?""What'd you say?" Melania went red as an apple."I hit the mark, didn't I?""T-That's a lie! I'd never fall for you! You're my family's enemy! I-I hate you! I'd never fall for you!" Melania turned a shade of magenta."Then, why are you worried about me? Why do you want me to get away?" Nox questioned."Because… Because…" M
Back in the regular guards' camp, Harley spat blood. He was lying in the ruins of a building, his body covered in slash marks. His Celestial technique was broken. This man was leagues above him. Celestial techniques were useless. The swordsman was too powerful."Magic Mountain's techniques? But their swordsmen are on good terms with the lord!" Harley stared at the man in green. He defeated Harley using Magic Mountain's techniques.Magic Mountain and Mystia had always been at loggerheads. They had slain many demons and monsters throughout the years, and their swordsmanship was a bane for the cultivators."I wonder how Nox managed to make a Mystian like you loyal to him. Yes, I am a Magic Mountain swordsman. Was, to be honest. I was kicked out a hundred years ago. My master said my heart is astray. How laughable. I have killed demons over ninety years, and hundreds of them have died to my blade! My heart is not astray!"Your sins are innumerable, Harley, and you must be slain! White
All of a sudden, the soldiers let go of their weapons. They had a look of fanaticism on their faces as they throttled themselves to death. The party went on, and the bluebloods enjoyed every moment, oblivious to the incoming danger.The monk passed through the residence smoothly, with all the soldiers and guards throttling themselves to death. Suddenly, everyone noticed a monk in red robes in the party hall. The drunk guests thought this was an event arranged by Atlas."We have a monk here. Wonder what kind of show you're presenting," a portly rich man joked, laughing loudly."Show? I am the leader of an evil sect. No show, but I do have a scripture to share. The government calls my sect evil, and they claim the monks are agents of darkness. You are not much better yourself. Omitofo."The old monk chanted once more, and the look on everyone's faces changed. Some knelt and cried their hearts out. Some groveled and didn't even notice that their heads were bleeding. They talked about
Back in his residence, Atlas called a feast and invited the bluebloods of Imperia. He was glowing during the event and could never be happier. He used to be a declining aristocrat with nothing but the title of nobility.However, his luck turned for the better when he got older. He followed Nox into battle at Heaven's Cage, Vertolt, and Winterosch, making him a true lord. The Limerents controlled the nation, and he was a prince. He could even have some power over the nation or at least be one of the top dogs in Faeast.If Nox became emperor, then all the better. Perhaps he could be a more intimate part of the royal family. He drank to his heart's content and partied with the most desired people in Imperia. Nothing could be better."Life is short, people. Drink!"…The Ice Temple's vice-Lord was in the regular guards' encampment. This was a critical junction, and yet Atlas wasn't at his post. Instead, he was having a party. The vice-Lord had a bad feeling about this, but he had no p
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