"That's Nox's voice!" Augustus started sobbing like a child."See. Told you I wasn't lying!" Bear happily tucked the recording device away."Where is he?" Augustus jerked his head up and looked at Bear. "Tell me!""I told you, he's in Southtomb. The Regals' place. Come with me, and you can see him. There's only one problem—you're in chains. What should we do about that?" Bear muttered, staring at the chains.Augustus sneered. "You think mere chains can keep me locked up?" An invisible, powerful wave of sword energy burst forth. It soared like a dragon, and all the sword energy in the prison was suppressed, as if they were seeing their king.Something cracked. Augustus tensed up, and all the chains binding him broke."Damn. Did you get more powerful?" Bear's eyes twinkled. "Man, you are a monster. Almost as talented as the lord."After Augustus broke free of his fetters, he raised his right hand. Coldly, he said, "Come, my sword."Something clanked. A golden sword came flying ou
They came to the exit and saw the guards who Bear knocked unconscious. Coldly, they looked at them. "Why don't we ask them?"Augustus grunted. Bear shot two flashes of light at the knocked-out guards. A while later, they woke up. Bear grinned. "Rise and shine.""Commander Colton, you attacked us? Unbelievable!""We'll…"The guards were about to take out their weapons, but someone coughed. Stunned, they looked around only to see a figure in white."Master Augustus!""Greetings, Master Augustus!" Scared, the guards' legs buckled, and they went on their knees.Augustus looked at them quietly, his gaze icy.One of the guards asked carefully, "H-How did you get out, Master Augustus?""Do you really think anyone can stop me if I want to get out?" Augustus asked.The guards gulped, almost choking on themselves. 'Of course, no one can. You're an unparalleled genius. We couldn't stop you even if we wanted to.'"I have something to ask, and I want honest answers. Do you hear me?" Augu
Ever since Nox took over their manor, the Regals' place was dilapidated. The gash on the entrance left the once-resplendent place in shambles.The Regals had departed. No one dared stay in this place. Even Nathan led his men away. Only Nox and his corpse titan were left.In the great hall, Nox was checking the text from Bear. He said the little one was on his way to Southtomb, and they had found out who Arthur was.'So, these people would marry Melania to a branch family member just to have a connection with the Southkings?' Nox smirked."No wonder I've never heard of him. So, he's a branch family trash." Nox set this matter aside and tucked his phone away. He then went into meditation.He was waiting for Drago's return. That guy had the bracelet he needed, after all. Just when he was about to enter his meditative state, the door creaked open. A beautiful woman came in bearing tea—she was Melania.Melania was wearing a long dress with lace adorning its hem. Like a servant, she pl
However, Melania was no fool. She could feel herself being subdued by the domineering man before her; even her heart was falling for him!However, could she really fall in love with him?No! Absolutely not!After all, he was the enemy of the Regals, took over their manor, and wanted to snatch their family's heirloom. Thus, she could never fall in love with him. Moreover, she was already betrothed to the Southking family, one of Faeast's Ancient Four. Hence, she only wanted to get him out of Southtomb.However, there was no way Nox would leave. As the Great Lord of Faeast, who once made the ten nations tremble in fear, his glory was unmatched, let alone a mere Regal family.Suddenly, Nox said to Melania, "No matter what, I appreciate your kindness. Still, you should leave this place. After all, this place will soon become a wasteland."Hearing his words, Melania stiffened. She looked at Nox. "Fine, I'll leave! Since you insist on choosing death, so be it!" Then, she left.Just as
"Mr. Regal, may I ask who the person who injured Ludwig is?" Helios asked grimly. As he spoke, he had a murderous aura surrounding him."Yes, Mr. Regal! Master Crimson's an Origin Realm. No one could've possibly hurt him," said one of the Phantomslayer disciples behind Helios.Nathan sighed. "Master Weasley, the one who injured Master Crimson, is the brat occupying my family's manor!""This is outrageous! Tell me, where is he now? I'll skin him alive to avenge Ludwig!" Helios snarled."He's still at my family's manor," replied Nathan."Good. I'd like to see what sort of brat he is to go against us Phantomslayers!" Helios was about to depart to settle accounts with Nox."Wait, Master Weasley!" Nathan suddenly stopped Helios."What is it? Do you think I can't handle him?" Helios turned around with a dark expression."That's not it. I just think that since Master Crimson got injured because of my family, it's only right that we avenge him! As a matter of fact, my two sons have jus
The terrifying impact made the entire ground tremble as if an earthquake had struck. Even more frightening was that the hard ground cracked within a three-hundred feet radius from the point of impact.The figure wore a long gray robe and had gray hair. Although his face was full of wrinkles, a terrifying aura emanated from him.He was none other than Drago!As he leaped down from the helicopter, everyone stared wide-eyed at this eighty-year-old man."Greetings, Father! Welcome back!" Nathan was the first to kneel before him."Greetings, Master Drago! Welcome back!" Immediately after, hundreds of Martial Alliance's members kneeled at Drago's feet.Facing such a scene, Drago waved them off. "There's no need for such formalities. I just don't understand how someone dares to cause trouble on my eightieth birthday!"Hearing his words, Nathan quickly stepped forward. "It's all my fault! I didn't protect our family well. I'm willing to accept any punishment!"Drago merely huffed in re
Drago was the one who loved Melania the most in the entire Regal family. Seeing Melania return, Drago embraced her tightly. Melania, thrilled to see Drago, was crying as she hugged him tightly."Don't cry. Are you hurt? Did he do anything to you? Now that I'm back, you can tell me everything. I'll teach those who hurt you a lesson!" Drago said softly to Melania."I'm not hurt or anything, Grandpa. I just missed you!" Melania looked up while wiping her tears."Silly girl!"Just like that, Melania returned to her family.The main hall of the Martial Alliance's headquarters was filled with people. At the head was Drago, followed by Helios, Nathan, and other sect leaders. They had all come to welcome Drago's return. Now, they were discussing how to deal with Nox."Now that I'm out of isolation and Melania is safe, can anyone tell me what exactly happened?" Drago asked.Suddenly, a disciple from the Saberbreaker Sect knelt and pleaded to Drago, "Please, Master Drago, seek justice for
"Don't worry, I'll definitely avenge everyone!" Drago said with determination. "But I still don't understand. We bear no grudge with that brat. Why must he go so far?" he asked."Father, it's because that brat wants to steal our family heirloom, the Phoenix Eye Bodhi Pearl!" Nathan quickly explained."What? Our family heirloom?" Drago lost his cool.The Phoenix Eye Bodhi Pearl was a treasured heirloom of the Regal family. Drago had been wearing it this entire time, for it could provide energy and nourishment to the wearer, as well as enhance a warrior's inner strength. Thus, the moment he learned the reason behind Nox's massacre in the southwest, he lost it."What a presumptuous brat! How dare he covet our family heirloom! Today, I must see what kind of a person he is!"Just as Drago was about to confront Nox, Melania suddenly rushed out from inside."Grandpa, wait!"Seeing his most beloved granddaughter, Drago quickly said, "Melania, shouldn't you be resting inside? Why did you
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