The sword's avatars enveloped the peak and Nox. Nothing could stand in his way. With the Southkings' will-of-the-sword, even the power of nature was summoned to Augustus' aid. The avatars rained down on Nox.Nox seemed glad to see Augustus making this much progress. "You're not a genius for nothing. You summoned nature's energy with the will-of-the-sword and called upon the phantom blades. This is strong enough to kill a Legend Realm."Nox brought his right hand up, and a golden barrier formed over his head. The sword avatars fell upon the barrier like a fierce torrent. Everything around Nox was slashed into ribbons and exploded into smithereens. A cloud of dust was left trailing in the air, but Nox was still standing.All the sword avatars were blocked. There was nothing but worship and admiration in Augustus' eyes.Nox said proudly, "That was strong enough to cut down a Legend Realm, but it's still missing something. Do you know what it is?"Augustus stood tall. "Please, tell me
Nox was still teaching Augustus swordplay when he felt auras coming at them fast. He muttered, "We have company."The gaze in Augustus' eyes turned icy, and the air around him felt sharp."And it feels like your family." Nox raised his head, looking at Augustus. "If I'm right, you snuck out, didn't you?"Augustus scratched his head. "Yes.""I see. Your family's here to take you home."Augustus looked at Nox. "I don't want to go, Nox. I want to stay with you."Nox patted Augustus' shoulder, smiling. "Don't be silly. You're the pride of your family and the young marquis of Faeast. Your family would never let you run around alone.""I don't like all these titles. They mean nothing. I don't care about being anyone's pride or the young marquis if I can stay with you, Nox." Augustus was adamant.Nox smiled. "Now, don't throw a tantrum. Listen to me. If your family want you back, you should follow them."Augustus teared up. No one would expect the genius swordsman and young marquis t
"Master Augustus!"Augustus didn't look at his clansmen. Instead, he turned to Bear. "Why'd you bring them here?" There was a complaint in his voice, and there was also anger. He didn't seem keen to see the Southkings."Don't put this on me. They asked for it." Bear shrugged.Augustus harrumphed.Queens and the Southkings said, "Please come home, Master Augustus.""Home?" Pointing at Queens, Bear protested, "Hold it right there, you old git!" He turned to Augustus. "What were you doing before we came, you little monster?""Practicing swordplay," said Augustus.Bear laughed, mocking, "Heard that, you old git? Practicing swordplay. Now, do you believe me?"Queens retorted, "Preposterous. The Southkings have been swordsmen for a thousand years, and Master Augustus is a genius among geniuses. Who dares claim they can be his teacher?"Bear shot back, "Oh, stop being a mule. Yeah, you're a strong family, but do you think your way of the sword is undefeatable?"Queens boasted, "All
"Your brother? Who is he?" Quinton was flabbergasted.Augustus uttered coldly, "You're not big enough to know, Lord Quinton."Quinton's face scrunched up. 'I'm one of the Southkings' patriarchs, and I'm not big enough to know?' He was speechless.Augustus questioned, "I will kill him, Lord Quinton. Do you still wish to stop me?" His intent to kill rose sharply, as if someone turned the thermostat up to max. If Quinton wanted to stop him, he might kill both of them.Augustus' intent to kill was getting thicker, and Quinton couldn't do anything about it. He looked at the terrified Queens and sighed. "This is not your day. I'm not going to interfere anymore.""Lord Quinton!" Queens fell into despair.He tried to beg for mercy, but Augustus' sword moved faster. The metal sliced through flesh, and Queens' head flew high into the air. Just like that, Augustus decapitated an elder. The head fell and rolled around.Bear went up and stomped the bloody head, laughing. "This is what you ge
After the Southkings were gone, a silhouette appeared behind Bear. Hearing the rustle, Bear turned around and saw Nox. "Oh, you were here this entire time, milord?"Nox grunted and saw Augustus off reluctantly."The little monster's gone. You didn't want to say goodbye, did you?" Bear looked at Nox."Of course. He is my brother, after all. However, he must find his path of the sword by himself. No one can help him," said Nox leisurely.Bear smiled. "I see. That's why you sent him away. It's for his own good."Nox smiled as well, but he said nothing more.…After the Southkings took Augustus away, Nox and Bear returned to Blathanna Sect. A row of cars was parked outside the entrance, and some of them belonged to the police. Standing at the entrance was Jesse the military judge and Milo the police chief.When Nox and Bear came back, Jesse and Milo trotted up to them. "Greetings, Commander Colton." Jesse saluted Bear. He had no idea who Nox truly was, after all.Bear looked at th
How can the dignified commander of the Shadow Division not only fail to stop those international killers but also let them in one by one?Although they were extremely frustrated, they had to obey Bear's orders. Jesse and Milo could only leave silently.Bear turned to Nox and said, "Milord, it seems that those fearless bastards have really arrived!"Nox walked toward the Blathanna Sect while saying indifferently, "Wait until they are all assembled! Then, I'll kill them!"For the next day, Nox just accompanied Queenie. They shopped and enjoyed themselves with food and drinks.It was as if Nox had no idea that dozens of batches of international killers were targeting him.At night, in the famous star Madison's room.After experiencing the incident with Samuel, Madison completely opened up.In the entertainment industry, one always had to pay a price.Even if this price was not paid now, it would be paid in the future.So, she wanted to retire now.After all, all her commercial
Originally, Soundra Entertainment intended to nurture Madison in the coming few years, and at the same time, Titus had been considering having this famous star marry his son.But never did he imagine that his son would be killed in the Southwest because of her!Titus wished he could skin Madison alive. "This despicable woman! I must make her suffer!"After saying this coldly, Titus put down his cigar and walked toward the back of the hall.In the back of the hall was a secret room.At the entrance of the secret room stood Jason, the cursemaster from Gungsten. Seeing Titus approaching, he quickly called out, "Mr. Soundra!""Where is your master?" Titus asked as he got closer."My master is currently casting a blood curse on Madison as you instructed.""Take me in to see!"Jason nodded quickly and then opened the stone door in front of him.With a rumble, the door opened, and a gloomy secret room appeared in front of Titus.The secret room was quite large and eerie.As Titus a
As the cursemaster from the Moste Magicke of Gungsten was casting his spell, a sudden gust of wind arose in Blathanna Sect.The cold wind howled, slamming the windows with loud bangs.Nox, who was in the room accompanying Queenie, furrowed his brows slightly when he sensed the approaching cold wind."Why is there suddenly a wind?" Queenie, unaware of what the cold wind was about, walked over to close the windows."Queenie, come back!" Nox suddenly leaped up."Huh? What's wrong, Nono?" Queenie stopped in surprise and looked at Nox with confusion.Nox didn't answer but instead waved his right hand toward the cold wind. The cold wind was hit by Nox's magick, emitting a sharp and unpleasant wail.Queenie swore she had never heard such an unpleasant sound in her life. She quickly covered her ears while exclaiming in shock, "What's that sound? It's so scary!"He hurriedly hugged Queenie and comforted her. "Queenie, it's okay! It seems that someone is seeking death by casting curses
"What a joke. Do you think that shabby saber can defeat me? Even if Sariel were here, I could still take him down. You're not a talented cultivator at all. All you care about is the decadence of mortals. Even if you risk your life when it matters most, it's still useless."You should've lived out your life in mediocrity. Enlightenment does not come to those who refuse it, and you have clearly said no to my offer, so you shall suffer in hell. It is your rightful place." The monk laughed and made hand seals. A black demonic seal came out of his palm and went straight for Atlas' vitals."I'm done for." Atlas didn't want to die like this. He shouldn't have gloated. Perhaps this wouldn't have happened. He would never rest in peace if he died while Faeast was in trouble. He could excuse himself if his defenses were taken down, but no. His defense was lax, and now his enemy was going to kill him like he was a maggot.His ancestors would rip him to shreds when he met them. Atlas regretted a
The Nox Army wanted to fight with Atlas, but Atlas roared, "Fall back! The enemy is the House of Enlightenment's leader! You're just going to get yourself killed!" He talked to them as governor-general, and Atlas charged into battle alone."You think you can stop me, Atlas? I will kill you and take the nation's fate!" Cyrus rode the wind, and Atlas risked his life. He faced Cyrus' spells and fought him head-on. Though it seemed valiant, Atlas was risking his life, and yet he couldn't get close to Cyrus. All he could do was buy some time.It wasn't pretty on the other side. The swordsman in rein used to be Sword Sect's leader's student, and his powerful swordsmanship was the bane of Mystian cultivators. Harley was burning his spirit to hold on.While the battles raged on, dark clouds hung over Imperia, and they slowly turned into skeletons, threatening to engulf the city. Dark mists traveled everywhere, covering the city. The sleeping residents were haunted by nightmares and couldn't
"That god's aura is incredibly weak now. Shit, that bastard's after White Tiger!" The Hidden Dragon Guards realized what was going on, and they told headquarters about this, but to make things worse, they lost contact with headquarters.Everyone back there was dead, including the royal guards. They were lying in pools of their own blood. There was a barrier hanging around, cutting off all contact with the outside world. The powerhouses in the palace were killed, and none survived. Curiously, the royal family living near the palace was fine.Jaculus was outside the palace. He got the message and came back from the outskirts to hold the fort. He'd been stationed at the Dragon Vein, but this was an emergency, so he had to come back.Jaculus was helpless, however. Atlas and the god were stronger than him, but their situation was unknown, and they needed him to save the situation. "Shit. Black Tortoise and Vermilion Bird are overseas, and Lord Nox is in Mystia. Sword Sect is in trouble t
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