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
The gunshot successfully plunged the train station into chaos, however. The fans screamed in terror and scrambled in all directions like scared sheep. Madison was struck by fear as well.Her bodyguards quickly formed a defensive line around her. "Take the side exit! Cover Ms. Cloud!"Some bodyguards escorted Madison away while the rest stayed for battle, but the killers came prepared, and all were at least Combatants. It didn't take long for them to kill Madison's bodyguards.At the same time, three bodyguards were escorting Madison through the side exit.Bear stepped forth. "Milord, I think we should help."Nox observed the commotion. "You may, if you want to.""Cool." Bear charged into the crowd like a wrecking ball.Nox looked at Madison. Though escorted by three bodyguards, they would be facing a dozen warriors soon enough. His brows furrowed. "We have a little army here, I see."The bodyguards were risking their lives to protect Madison. "This way, Ms. Cloud! We can escape
The lanky killer turned around, realizing half his team was already cut down. Some were lying in pools of their own blood, their bodies sliced in half, but more importantly, a deadly trio was standing in the middle of the battlefield.It was Nox, Augustus, and Copperpeak.The lanky killer's eyes twitched.Even Madison was perplexed. She looked at the trio with tearful eyes."Dammit, who are you? No one meddles with me and my team!" roared the lanky killer. He whipped out his gun and pointed it at Nox.Nox said coolly, "Leave, or you die.""What did you just say to me?" The lanky killer laughed mirthlessly."You heard me. Leave, or you die," repeated Nox."Damn you!" The lanky killer was a cruel man who made a living by being a cutthroat. He fired at Nox immediately.Gunshot tore through the air as a bullet barreled ahead. Madison closed her eyes, but then, something thudded. A gigantic figure stood in front of Nox. Copperpeak.The bullet slammed into its body and produced a s
When Nox and his group came out, they were met with a group of Shadow Division members waiting for them. Behind the members was a fleet of luxury cars.Nox frowned at this. "You called the southwest division, Bear?"Bear came up to Nox quickly. "Yep. You're here, so of course, these guys have to welcome you themselves.""Are you stupid? I told you no one can know I'm alive!" Nox shot Bear a glare.Bear thought it was a bit unfair, but he said nothing."Listen up, Bear. Don't tell them who I am. Got it?" Nox instructed coldly."Of course, milord. They will know nothing." Bear nodded quickly.Nox nodded as well. He mustn't let anyone know he was still alive, no matter to the Shadow Division or anyone else. After all, it would cause havoc. If the public found out about his survival, Faeast would be plunged into chaos.When Nox and his group showed up, a burly man from the Shadow Division came out."Greetings, Commander Colton. I am Jesse Sphere, military judge of column 39, south
An old sorcerer in yellowing robes sat on the staircase leading to Blathanna Sect. He was Jebediah, of course. Ever since Nox left, he'd been waiting at the entrance every day, awaiting his return. Today marked his seventh day.It was then that a fleet came up to the sect's entrance. Jebediah stood up right away, looking at the fleet nervously. 'What's going on here?' he wondered.The doors swung open, and out came groups of Shadow Division members. A moment later, Jebediah noticed a mountainous silhouette coming out. Copperpeak. "Hey, that's Copperpeak. That means the lord is back."He then saw Nox coming out of the car and quickly ran up to him. "Milord!" He laughed. "You're finally back!"Bear and Augustus came out of the car after that. Jebediah was surprised to see Bear. "Commander Colton! What brings you here?"Bear grinned. "Of course I'm here. I'm with the lord."Nox asked, "Where's Queenie, Jeb?""She's fine if you want to know, milord. And she's been eagerly waiting fo
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