Melania was a little nervous about the request. 'What does he want? Is he going to touch me or something? But I've never slept with a man before. How dare he?'A hundred thoughts raced through Melania's head, and she felt herself burning up. Even though she was reluctant to close her eyes, she still did it as if she was under a spell. Her breathing was ragged, but she kept her lips tightly shut.She was scared. She wondered what she should do if Nox really tried to violate her. However, Nox suddenly tapped her forehead. A flash of light shot into her head, and then she trembled as if electricity was coursing through her veins.Powerful energy swam through her body. A moment later, the lotus seal on her forehead turned vague. Eventually, it disappeared.Nox said, "You can open your eyes now."Surprised, Melania opened her eyes. She thought Nox would do something unspeakable to her, but he had only tapped her forehead. 'And I don't feel the burning sensation anymore.'Noticing her
"Commander Colton, they've confessed. They're indeed spies for Eastsun," a member reported to a portly man.The portly man was one of the three Shadow Division commanders—Bear Colton. He was picking his teeth with a toothpick. "Good.""What should we do with them?" the member asked."You're asking me? Kill them, you idiot!" Bear cursed. The member knew this was his style. He nodded and left to kill the spies.Bear didn't even look at the spies. He turned around and left the room. Bear stretched his arms and got back to his office for some tea, but then a member came running out of the building."Commander Colton! Someone just called the office. They want to talk to you!""I don't have time," Bear said curtly."Of course. I'll hang up, then." The member was about to leave."Hold on," Bear said."What's wrong, Commander Colton?" The member stopped in his tracks."What's the call about?""They didn't say. All they told me was they wanted to talk to you. And he calls himself G
"Milord, if you're done with the Curseland Five, when are you coming back to Imperia? We have to reunite," Bear asked with anticipation."I can't go back for now.""Why?" Bear was crestfallen."Queenie.""Oh, right.""Bear, I need you to do something for me," Nox blurted."Your orders, milord?" Bear asked."I need you to visit the Southkings and find the little one.“Bear screamed as if he was bitten by a viper. If anyone saw this, they would be shocked to see Bear himself getting agitated over a mere name. "Why do you want to see the little monster all of a sudden?" he gasped."Because I want to." Nox didn't tell him about the things he heard at the Regals'."But milord, the Southkings' fossils are keeping him locked up in the Prison of Blades," Bear said."Who dares lock him up, and for what reason?" Nox flew into a rage."Because of you, milord," Bear said."Me?""Yes. Did you forget? The whole nation thinks you're dead, including that little monster. When the little o
Augustus was the pride of the Southkings.At the same time, a car stopped at the valley where the Southkings resided. The valley was draped in a blanket of fog. From the outside, it was covered in a blanket of fog, keeping the inside a secret.The car stopped outside the valley, and a portly figure came out—Bear. A pair of Shadow Division members followed him. "Is this the place, Commander Colton?" one of them asked.Bear smiled. "Yes. You may go back now.""Yes, commander." The members drove away.The valley was quiet; not a chirp could be heard. There was only thick fog. Bear stood in front of the fog and roared, "I am Bear Colton, here to see the Southkings!"The fog started to roll and swirl. A pair of warriors in yellow robes flew through the air. Both of them had swords on their backs, and the air around them was powerful. They were both Top Greater Combatants.Both of them clasped their fists. "Hello, Commander Colton. Your reputation precedes you."Bear laughed. "You kn
"I'll take you to the Hall of the Sun, Commander Colton. You'll see the patriarch there," the long-faced man said.Bear waved him down. "It's alright. I want to see the little guy first.""Um, straight to him?" The man was surprised."Yes. Urgent business. Emperor's orders, so I have to make this quick," Bear lied.The long-faced man knew Bear and how powerful his division was. After some thought, he said, "Very well. We'll oblige." Then, he and his companion led Bear to the mountains behind.A while later, Bear was led to a titanic mountain with a huge sword standing on the top. It was made of stone and stood nearly a hundred feet tall, soaring into the clouds.This was the famous Prison of Blades. Rumors had it that this place had sword energy within, something most places didn't have. The sword energy was invisible. Even Legend Realms could be hurt or killed if they were hit by it.This place was where Augustus was locked up. Bear was led closer. This was an important place f
Bear didn't have the token, of course. He had come to the Southkings' place after Nox gave him the order, so how could he have a token from the emperor? He only lied to the guards because he didn't want to hash things out with the old gits.With him at the Prison of Blades, all he had to do was go in and take the little monster out. Then he could make his way to Nox in Southtomb. He didn't care what he had to do to reach his goal. After knocking the guards out, Bear looked at the gates, muttering, "I'm here, you little monster."He went closer to the gate. Slowly, the gates yawned open, and a wave of chilly energy swarmed out. The Prison of Blades was as famous as the Cemetery of Blades. With how powerful the sword energy here was, no regular Legend Realm could come out unharmed if they underestimated it.Bear wasn't stupid enough to underestimate this place. He tensed his muscles and released a barrier of dark red energy around him the moment he walked through the gates. His clothe
His crimson barrier couldn't hold on much longer. The sword energy left a crack in the center, but Bear couldn't stop. Yet the deeper he went, the thicker the energy became.It didn't take long for his barrier to shatter, but fortunately, he got through the chamber. 'Now there's only one left.' His head was covered in sweat, and he was breathing heavily. Even his clothes looked like they were freshly taken out of a washing machine.He looked at the final chamber and plopped onto the staircase. "Damn it, I'm not going any further! If I do, it's going to kill me!" he cursed loudly. "Hey, little monster, it's me, Bear! Get out here!"Though his voice was loud, Bear received no answer, as if there was no one here. "Damn it, you little monster. Did you hear me? Get out here! This is urgent!" Bear shouted again.Still, there was no answer from the sixth chamber. That riled Bear up. "Are you deaf, or are you just ignoring me? I'm telling you, I'm here today to tell you something big! You'
Bear lied, "I told you, a better swordsman has shown up, and he wants to challenge you."Augustus didn't even raise his head and just sneered."What, you don't believe me? I've seen how he fought. Every time he swings his sword, no swordsman can even fight him. That's incredible, that is." Bear made up more stories to entice Augustus.He kept yapping until Augustus coldly said, "No one is a better swordsman than me, except for Nox. Don't try to lie to me.""Well, well, aren't you confident? Do you really think you're already at the top of the world?" Bear narrowed his eyes."Shut it. You can try me if you want to." Augustus shot Bear an icy glare, and a wave of will-of-the-sword came crashing down.Bear relented at once. "Aw, c'mon. We can talk this out. There's no need to fight. You know I'm not great at fighting. We don't have to do this," Bear said shamelessly.Since Augustus knew this was what Bear was like, he only snorted and pulled back his energy, ignoring him.Bear chu
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