The owner of this titan at sea was none other than Titus Soundra, the tycoon of the entertainment industry. Over the last couple of days, Pier at the Beach had been bustling and teeming with people.The east realm's charity banquet would be held in SS Century, and Faeast's celebrities and directors weren't the only guests; rumors had it that Titus would make an appearance as well.Dusk had just fallen, but the Pier at the Beach was already bathed in light. Fleets of luxury cars came to a stop at the pier. This was the last night for the charity banquet, and it would be the most lavish of all.The celebrities and guests were making their way onto the cruise ship. At the same time, a helicopter was whirring toward the cruise ship."We're almost there, Mr. Greenshade," said Jesse. They were accompanied by a pilot.Nox, who was in black attire, stood proudly in the helicopter. He stared at the cruise ship with blazing eyes. "That's the vessel?""Yes, Mr. Greenshade," said Jesse."Go
Of course, the sea of Front Beach had smaller boats aside from the cruise ship. While Nox was running across the sea with a big wave trailing behind him, a gaunt, tanned man on a boat on the left saw him."Dear gods. Hey, Voss, look!"Voss looked up. When he saw a silhouette galloping across the sea and was followed by a trail of waves behind, his eyes went wide. "Dear gods, is… is that thing flying across the sea?"The gaunt man whipped his phone out. "I gotta post this. I'm gonna be famous!"He was about to take the video, but Voss snatched his phone away. "You can't take this video!"Stunned, the gaunt fisherman blurted, "Why?""Because that's the dragon king."'The dragon king?' The gaunt man was surprised. The people who lived by the sea believed in the legend of the dragon king. Due to their fishing activities, they worshipped the dragon king living within the seas.Voss felt his faith strengthen as he saw the silhouette traveling across the sea. The gaunt man's eyes went
"I said I'm busy! Are you deaf?" roared Titus.The lackey quickly said, "Yes, sir." And he left the room."I'm surrounded by idiots!" cursed Titus as he stood up. "Cole, tell the organizers I'm not joining the banquet!"Cole Green, a bespectacled lackey, said, "Yes, Mr. Soundra."Titus then approached a hidden door where a secret chamber was hidden behind. A scrawny sorcerer was within the chamber, standing with an old sorcerer with a head full of white hair. They were fiddling with an altar.The sorcerers were hired by Titus, of course, and he paid handsomely for them. They were Gungsten cursemasters, Jovani and Jason.When Titus came in, Jason said, "Hello, Mr. Soundra."Titus ignored Jason, looking at Jovani. "Mr. Kirby, can you really kill the bastard who murdered my son? I'll pay you anything."Jovani sighed. "I think you should give up, Mr. Soundra.""What do you mean, Mr. Kirby?" Titus was confused."I've heard the news. The killers who came for your bounty were all ki
"So, you're saying we should let this slide? Let the killer of my son be at large?" Titus was still refusing to admit defeat.Jovani sighed. "Mr. Soundra, if your son did cross a Legend Realm, I advise you to hide.""What? You want me to hide?" Titus was bewildered."Yes. If he is a Legend Realm, numbers do not matter to him. No army can protect you. If he wants you dead, there's nowhere you can run to," said Jovani.Titus started to shiver. He stared at Jovani hopefully. "What about you, Mr. Kirby? Can you protect me?"Jovani grinned. "If he's just a Half Legend Realm, I should be able to manage."Titus heaved a long sigh of relief and knelt on one knee. "Please, you must protect me, Mr. Kirby. If you succeed, you'll get the bounty in its entirety."Jovani's eyes shone. Everything he said to Titus was true, but he just wanted to scare him a little. Faeast was a big country, and there weren't a lot of Legend Realms roaming about. He had confidence that he wouldn't run into troub
"W-Who are you? How dare you intrude upon my room and take my wine?" Titus roared at the man who was stealing his Romanee-Conti.Jovani was looking at the stranger darkly as well. The man with the wine in hand was none other than Nox. He swirled the glass around and said, "It's a bottle of good wine. Pity I can't say the same for your head."The insult was not missed on Titus. He flew into a rage. He was about to say something, but then Jason's eyes went wide. He pointed at Nox fearfully. "Master, that's him!"The look in Jovani's eyes turned icy. "What'd you say?""H-He's the one who killed Mr. Soundra's son!"Everyone was thunderstruck. The look on Jovani's face shifted considerably, while Titus was in disbelief to hear that his son's killer was in front of him. He stared at Nox dumbly. The killer was regal and dashing, and Titus wondered, 'He's a young man. How'd he get into the cruise ship? And how'd my bodyguards die?'Titus couldn't understand what was going on. After Nox f
Nox's arrogant statement tinged Jovani's gaze with a hint of iciness. "How arrogant of you. Do you really think you can kill me, lad? Moste Magicke has been in Gungsten for hundreds of years, and you're the first to challenge its members so brazenly."Nox smiled. "If that's a threat, it's not working. Even if your sect's patriarch is here, I will still kill you. Care to take a bet?"Fury filled Jovani's veins. He was a powerful sorcerer who'd been training for sixty years, and yet Nox claimed he would kill him. "You dare! Then have at thee!" He launched into an attack.The moment he saw Nox, Jovani started casting his curse, but it was a quiet one. After he roared, Jovani quickly made hand seals and pointed at Nox. Something erupted, and then crimson fog appeared around Nox.Magic chains, scarlet in color, shot out of the fog like vipers. "Dragon's Bondage!" Jovani kept making hand seals. More and more chains appeared, wrapping around Nox's limbs.Jovani cackled. "This must come a
As the chains broke, Jovani's face started to contort. He stared at Nox with bulging eyes. "A-Are you really a Half Legend Realm?"Nox smiled, but he provided no explanation."So what if you are? I'll show you my sect's true power!" Jovani had no choice but to fight for his life. Nox did say he would claim his life, after all.Jovani made more hand seals, and waves of life essence converged into a gigantic crimson web. Like a fish net, it threw itself at Nox as if the latter was its catch."Silent Blood!" As the web fell upon Nox, lights of spell covered him. Silent Blood was Moste Magicke's signature spell. It could suppress the strength of warriors and the magick of sorcerers.This spell was important for the members of Moste Magicke to fight opponents stronger than they were. Even so, Nox only sneered at the spell. "You think you can silence my power?" He put his right foot forward, and a powerful air thundered at the web.As if struck by a cannonball, the web was ripped apart
Waves of blade energy tried to crash into Nox, but he was too fast for them or the naked eye to capture.With every wave of attack, Jovani brought the exorbitantly expensive cruise ship closer to ruin, but Nox was unscathed. He couldn't even touch Nox's clothes.Titus felt like screaming. 'Gods, what kind of monster is he?' If he could turn back time, he'd never cross Nox, not even if his family was the one Nox destroyed. A son meant nothing.The constant misses filled Jovani with rage. "Damn you! Stop dodging if you're a man!" He was a Beginner Origin Realm and had not enough power to control this weapon. He had to burn his essence just to barely use it.His essence was running low, and yet Nox was not even hurt. Of course, he was desperate.Nox then stopped before Jovani. "Are you sure that's what you want?""If you're a man, you'll take my attack head-on. Will you take that challenge?" Jovani glared at Nox, a taunting look in his eyes.Nox smiled. "Very well.""Are you sure?
"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