"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
Tears filled Melania's eyes as she cried out, "N-No!""In that case, why are you pleading for an outsider?" Drago pressed.Melania was instantly at a loss for words. She couldn't even figure out why she would plead for Nox.Logically speaking, she should hate Nox to the point of itching to end his life.But now, she was actually interceding for him.Therefore, it wasn't just Drago. Anyone else would also be baffled by her unusual response.After giving it a thought, Melania looked up with teary eyes and remarked, "Grandpa, to tell you the truth, I considered that guy a demon from the first time I saw him!"His character and the aura he exuded were unlike anything I've ever witnessed before!"H-He's parallel to an entity as divine as a god yet as unholy as a demon!"My entire body would tremble in fear whenever I see him!"Maybe you guys don't get my point, but you know what? He's extremely strong, and I mean it. His powers are beyond one's imagination!"That's why I'm fearfu
While Drago was deciding to issue a death battle challenge, Nox was still meditating peacefully in the Regals' manor.At this moment, Nathan arrived at the gate of the run-down Regal Residence with his men.He had come to issue a death battle challenge.Raising his head, he glanced at the gate. His heart was filled with infinite hatred when he saw what was once a gilded gate had now been broken apart by Nox's blade."I'll go in and find Greenshade. You guys stay here and wait for my return."After Nathan instructed his men, he strode into the manor, which once belonged to the Regals.Shortly after, he arrived at the main hall and saw a gigantic figure as tall as a mountain standing still at the hall entrance.It was none other than the corpse titan, Copperpeak.As soon as Nathan approached, Copperpeak abruptly looked up. It remained expressionless as it stared at Nathan. At the same time, it made a beast-like growl.It appeared as though it would immediately rip Nathan in two
Nathan kept boasting.As Nox looked down at the death battle challenge, he let out a soft sigh. "Whatever. Since the Regals insist on seeking death, I'll fulfill your wishes. I accept this death battle challenge!"With that said, Nox raised his hand and slashed it downward. Through his magick, his name was stamped onto the letter.When Nathan saw this, a flicker of malice shone in his eyes."Very well!"Since you've signed the death battle challenge, I'll be seeing you at Swallowstream at ten in the morning tomorrow. We'll be waiting for you."Nathan left the hall as soon as he was done speaking.As he did so, Nox mumbled to himself, "It's time to close the chapter on Southtomb."...The Swallowstream of the southwest ran through five provinces and was thousands of miles long.The riverbanks of Swallowstream had always been the most popular destination for tourists to visit.However, not one tourist could be seen today.Because the death battle between Nox and Drago would b
The Regals were talking among themselves.Meanwhile, a few Phantomslayer disciples, dressed in robes with wooden hair sticks, wheeled over a frail-looking old man to the pavilion.Taking a closer look, the old man turned out to be Ludwig, the Prime Phantomslayer Nox had stripped of his powers."Ludwig, didn't I tell you to rest well? Why are you here?" Helios couldn't resist asking upon noticing him.Ludwig, who was seated in a wheelchair, did not look as grand and powerful as he used to be. Instead, he seemed to have aged drastically, while his face looked to have been stripped of all color.With pain, Ludwig snapped his eyes open and spat out through gritted teeth, "That's because I want to see that scoundrel die with my own eyes!"I can only rest well when I see him die in person."Naturally, Helios knew just how strong the grudge and hatred Ludwig harbored.With a sigh, Helios said, "Don't worry. With Master Drago fighting today, that brat will never get out of here alive."
They waited and waited, but there was no movement. "Nox, it looks like Master Zeller doesn't plan to come out. Since he's so rude, I'll force him out!"Cassian began to set Saint power ablaze. With the energy precisely aimed at the hidden talisman hiding in the fortress, he burned the talisman. The ghosts imprisoned within the fortress came pouring out. Millions of ghosts appeared. It was an exceedingly rare sight. The number of ghosts was enough to instantly overwhelm a cultivator at Pinnacle Realm. If it were just Aphrodite, Queenie, and Nineve, they would not have been able to control that many souls. Cassian wanted to help out, but he was too powerful. He would kill the ghosts, and that was not the effect he wanted. "Leave it to me, Grandpa."Nox stepped forward. In an instant, the aura of a Human Sovereign surged from him, welcoming a righteous and natural energy. The agitated ghosts swiftly calmed down. "Everyone, I am Lord Nox of Faeast. Today, I will ensure ju
In some ways, Cassian's fame far surpassed Nox's. Nox was tasked with stabilizing the nation. While even distant countries beyond Faeast’s borders had heard of him, their knowledge was limited to a few of his victories. Cassian, on the other hand, gained his fame through bloodshed. He roamed the world, leaving chaos in his wake across numerous nations. Even now, the mere mention of his name struck fear into many. For example, Cassian was the one to depose Spiajan's king, along with the entire royal family. Once the king was killed, Spiajan no longer had a monarchy. When the middle-aged man learned that the old git who had split his body into half was none other than Cassian, the man who had slaughtered through his country, he fell silent, gripped by fear. "Speak! Keep boasting. Why are you all silent now? What happened to the threats?" Cassian loftily stared at the group of elites. In his eyes, they were just trash. "Whether you're Cassian Greenshade or Lord Nox, you can't ju
The elites were all panic-stricken, and they immediately ordered their bodyguards to come forward to protect them.Accepting their fates, hundreds of bodyguards rushed forward, took out their submachine guns, aimed them at Nox and his group, and pulled the triggers.Gunshots were being fired wildly. However, Cassian blocked all the bullets off with his bronze-red fiery momentum.Presently, Cassian's hair had turned bronze-red, and the muscles all over his body were pumped.Upon witnessing this sight before their very eyes, the elites all thought that Cassian resembled a real Super Saiyan who emerged straight out of an animated series."Die!"As Cassian pressed his palm down, an unparalleled force descended from the sky. Instantly, hundreds of bodyguards were all crushed into a pulp. As a matter of fact, the momentum flattened their bodies even more than it did if a car ran over them.The elites gasped in shock. In their mind, they couldn't help but wonder if Cassian was actually
"That's right! We must severely punish these traitors once Master Zeller kills this group of Faeastians!" a group of elites cursed in unison. As they spoke, a near-rabid desire surfaced in their scarlet eyes.Up to this very moment, they were still thinking of eliminating the insiders. After all, only after getting rid of the insiders could they easily conduct restructuring and divide their shares of power again.Presently, politicians from the neighboring nations also informed everyone that their country's fleet was on their way and would arrive shortly to provide assistance."Damn these Faeastians! We can't spare them like this! Let's kill them and refine violent energy using their spirits!""Agree! These guys are so powerful, so refining violent energy with their souls definitely will be a great supplement for us!"Once again, one by one, the eyes of these elites turned rapacious as they gazed at the gradually approaching group of people like a group of hungry hyenas staring at
The group crossed the battlefield and arrived at a resort built on the island. Everywhere they looked, luxury cars filled the place, and grand mansions lined the area.At the center of these private residences stood their target. The air was thick with violent energy, and dark clouds loomed ominously above. The moment Cassian arrived, he could sense the presence of vengeful spirits."There were many innocent lives that died here," Cassian said to Nox. "That's strange. Why didn't that cultivator cleanse this place when he had such huge power?"Nox thought for a moment before replying, "Perhaps leaving these vengeful spirits here is part of their plan too."Cassian took in a sharp breath as he realized what Nox was implying."If my guess is correct, this person is deliberately feeding the spirits to sustain the elites. While it may grant them eternal youth and extend their lifespans, the cost is that they will become inhumane. What a cruel method. He enslaved the elites, allowing hi
As Nox and Cassian exchanged glances, they both got the same idea."It looks like that mastermind is an evil cultivator.""There are many sinister cultivation techniques that can grant ordinary people eternal youth, immortality, or even cultivation. However, such things are not obtained out of thin air. They are stolen from the others. During the internal turmoil in Faeast, evil cultivators were everywhere. It took me, Sariel, and Magic Mountain a huge effort to get rid of most of them. When they were unable to find a foothold in Faeast, they fled to Southsea."Nox added, "Even so, they continued to target Faeast, wreaking havoc along the coastal regions. The situation grew so dire that His Majesty had to personally deal with them. After I took over, I utilized Vermilion Bird's intelligence network to eliminate almost all of the evil cultivators. It seems that the surviving ones have fled even further to cause trouble."Faeast was a righteous country, so there was no room for evil
Just like that, an entire army was completely wiped out by two people! Moreover, the duo didn't seem to be using any effort either.This was a massacre.Nox toyed with the artifact in his hand. The palm-sized, black object caused the temperature of the island to drop, yet Nox didn't seem to be affected at all.However, the commander was almost frozen to death.Cassian walked over and took the artifact from Nox's hand. After examining it closely, he frowned and said, "This is the legendary Black Ice Stone, a thing that had long been thought to be extinct.""Indeed. This is remarkable. Without the use of any technique, it can disrupt one's senses just by placing it on the ground. Once it comes into contact with positive energy, it'll release Yin energy. What a fascinating item," said Nox."True. It's a pity that it can't be combined with other materials though. Otherwise, it could have been a sacred artifact." Cassian nodded.Nox shook his head in exasperation. "Even if it could b
The enemy commander waved his hand to give an order.In that split second, dozens of men raised their swords and charged toward Nox.Cassian was too intimidating to them, and he would wipe out the entire army by himself. Thus, they decided to capture Nox in order to threaten Cassian."Raise your hands and surrender immediately!" the enemy commander said in broken Faeastian.However, what unsettled the enemy commander was that neither Cassian nor the group of spectators in the distance seemed to care about Nox's current situation.Seeing that Nox didn't respond, one of the enemy leaders shouted, "Why are you not moving? Are you scared? I told you to raise your hands and surrender now!"Nox tilted his head and glanced at him with disdain. Then, he slowly raised one of his hands."Are you deaf? I said two hands!" the enemy leader roared.`Buzz!At that moment, an invisible force swept through everyone, causing hundreds of people to be lifted into the air over three thousand fee
Nineve was shocked, but Aphrodite was used to it. "He rose to fame during the latest crisis of Faeast. You have to be crueler than everyone else if you want to live during that era," she said.It was a dog-eat-dog world back then, and every cultivator was a beast. The team eventually arrived at the spot, and the Marines were already interrogating the captives."Milord, these are units from the coastal nations nearby. They're not to be underestimated," a soldier reported to Nox. Even if these people were not remnants of the Three-Eyed Clan, this was still a national issue.The soldiers tried to ask the captives about the Three-Eyed Clan, but they knew nothing about it. Nox said, "Don't waste your time. They're not big enough to know that kind of intel.""What should we do with these people?" The Marines wondered if they should take the captives back to the ship. Cassian used his soul technique to check the captives' memories and killed them all."Yeah, they might be official units,