Melania was shivering with surprise at the announcement that she would be managing the Martial Alliance. With tearful eyes, she stared at Nox. 'He doesn't hate me? And he wants me to manage the southwest's Martial Alliance?'The Regals had the same thought. They even thought Nox would destroy their family, but now he was appointing Melania as the Martial Alliance's new manager. It was a stunning revelation.Jonathan quickly said, "Don't just stand there, Melania. Hurry up and say your thanks.""What he said. Say thank you!" added Joshua.They were worried Nox might get displeased and change his mind. Melania, however, was stunned. Her eyes were still on Nox. "W-Why do you want me to manage them? Don't you hate me?"Nox grinned. "Why should I hate you?""But after what my family did to you…" Melania trailed off.Nox waved her down. "Your family has paid for their sins. Now, I need you to whip this alliance into shape."Melania started crying again."And you're not going to just
Melania felt nothing but gratitude for Nox. Not only did he spare her family, but he also gave them another chance to rise from the ashes."That's all I have to say. You're coming to my room tonight," Nox told Melania and left the great hall.Melania, however, felt her heart race, and she turned as red as an apple. Nox's final order planted a lot of ideas in her head. Everyone else was stunned.'He wants her in his room tonight? Yeah, it's obvious what they want to do.' The guys there knew what Nox was going after. Melania was gorgeous and smoking hot. Of course, Nox would fall for her.The fact he asked her to meet up in his room at night could only mean one thing.After Nox left the hall, he went into a room to get some rest. This trip was coming to an end, and it was time to return to his beloved. Before that, however, he had to tie up all loose ends.The portly Bear asked mischievously, "So, milord, what will you need? I can get anything for you.""What do you mean?""The…
It didn't take long for Melania to fall for Nox after she came into contact with him. She liked him, but she had no courage to tell him that. Nox not only handed the Martial Alliance to her, but he also threw the Regals into the package. That only heightened her affection for him.Even so, she didn't dare make it clear. Nox was like a god to her, and she thought she was unworthy of him. Though she was the lady of a rich family who possessed great looks and an even greater body, she thought she wasn't a worthy partner.However, Nox, in front of everyone, told her to meet up with him in his room at night. That meant he must like her too. Even if he was just lusting after her, Melania was happy to oblige.Standing near her window, Melania clutched her thundering chest, staring into the skies expectantly. She couldn't wait until nightfall. She could then see Nox.Time went by. It was agony for Melania, and she'd gone through a few sets of attire in that period. The first was a modest b
Jonathan posed a question."Yeah, Melania. Don't let this chance slip away. Please him. If he makes you his woman, we'll soar."Melania felt her face burning up. "Stop it, you guys. I-I still don't know why he called me," she whispered, hanging her head low."You silly girl. He's a guy, and he wants you in his room at night. What else can he want?" Jonathan grinned."Yeah, don't play dumb. Go ahead and serve him. We're all counting on you."With her brothers egging her on, the nervous Melania in her black silk dress approached Nox's room. She was gorgeous. Her dress clung tightly to her body, showing off her curves. The V-neck presented her assets in an alluring manner. Every inch of her slender legs gave off the air of seduction.Eventually, Melania came to a stop. Before her was Nox's room. She looked at the light coming from within and took a deep breath. Mustering her courage, she knocked on the door."Come in," said Nox.Melania did as she was told. Nox was in the center,
Melania was still in her thoughts when Nox said, "Done."That snapped Melania out of it. She looked at Nox, and the golden light was starting to subside. Nox slowly turned around to look at Melania.Melania blushed again, bowing her head. Her heart was fluttering wildly.Nox asked, "Do you know why you're here?"Still red, Melania mused, 'You bully. I can't say it out loud.' Even so, she nodded shyly.Nox said, "Good. Come closer."Nervous, Melania slowly made her way toward Nox. She was prepared for anything. No matter what Nox would do, she would take it, even if he was rough.Melania was still imagining something hot and passionate, but Nox broke her immersion. "Here." He took out a couple of shining talismans.Melania stopped in her tracks, staring at the talismans in surprise. "What are these?""I made these for you. One's an offensive talisman, while the other is a defensive one. It can save your life. Use them when you're in danger," answered Nox slowly.Melania was st
Melania realized how much Nox had done for her, and she looked at him. "Thanks for everything.""Don't mention it. You're my servant."That filled Melania's heart with dismay. 'Yeah. I'm just his servant. I can't be his woman.'"I'll be leaving soon, so I'll leave things in your care," said Nox."What? You're leaving?" Melania looked at Nox, reluctant to see him leave."Yes. I've stayed here for far too long. Time to go," answered Nox.The fact that Nox was leaving left a void in Melania's heart. A long silence later, she asked, "How am I supposed to get in touch then?"Nox frowned. "I'll give you a number. Call it when you run into an emergency." Nox left his number for Melania. After that, he said, "It's late. You should be getting back now."Melania looked a little dejected, seeing Nox was going to let her leave without doing anything else. She said yes, but she didn't move. All she wanted was for Nox to tell her to stay for the night.But he said nothing.She looked at hi
With that threat looming overhead, Bear covered his mouth and said nothing more. Augustus was a terrifying lad. He could kill Bear if Nox told him to, let alone throw him out of the window.Nox took out the bracelet and fiddled with it. The cold energy it radiated brought down the cabin's temperature. "This is magical, alright. One more ice plant, and I'll be free of the Kirin Firepoison." Nox's eyes glinted coldly.One more plant, and he could regain his full power. Then, he would reclaim everything he lost.Bear blurted, "So where are we going, milord?"Nox tucked the bracelet away. "We're seeing Queenie.""The lady? Is she feeling better now?" asked Bear quickly."Not so soon. I can only cure her once I regain my full power," said Nox quietly."I see." Bear turned his attention to Augustus. "Hey, you little monster. The lord found himself a good wife. An outstanding one. You know that?"Stunned, Augustus shook his head.Bear laughed. "She's a kind and beautiful woman, and s
While Queenie was on the phone with her parents, Nox and his group disembarked from the train. They were in the station now.Bear quipped, "Gonna see the lady soon. I'm excited." He then remembered Selina. "Milord, Selina's sect is here too. Have you seen her?""Yes," said Nox coolly."Ooh, is she jealous of the lady? After all, she dreamed of marrying you."Nox gave Bear a killer glare, and the guy shut up. Nox led his group outside the station, but a big crowd blocked the exit. These people were obviously fans of someone. They were holding oversized photos, placards, and bags of stuff as they excitedly waited for their idol.The picture showed a beautiful woman in revealing attire, and the caption read, 'Welcome to Greentown, Madison Cloud!'"I guess a celeb's coming." Nox scanned the place."I can't believe these people would go so far for their idol," Bear cursed. He then cheekily added, "Oh, but Madison's really famous lately. She got into movies and variety shows, and now
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