"He committed too many bad deeds in his life, and the king of Eastsun was worried that his vengeful soul would haunt the grounds. So, the king hired more than 70 Yin Yang Masters to seal the tomb."Yet, even after a thousand years since his death, his soul continues to linger around. Furthermore, since so many years have passed, the Yin Yang Masters' seal has gradually weakened. In the meantime, Susanoo's spirit has only been growing stronger and stronger! "About 30 years ago, Susanoo's spirit finally released itself from the seal. However, due to the long years of being held captive by the seal, his soul required a human body in order for him to come back to life. After lengthy periods of searching, he finally found my daughter's body to be the best host for his soul…" Ikkaku's voice was filled with guilt as he told Nox all about the spirit that had been released from Eastsun.Nox didn't seem too shocked to hear this story. From the moment he laid eyes on the evil spirit in Hitomi
Ikkaku was dead. He wasn't the only one who died. The rest of the people in the renowned Kitagawa Temple also proceeded to drop dead within the next half of the day. Eventually, Hitomi was the only person left in the huge, desolate temple. She knelt next to her father's body as tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks. The lady of Kitagawa temple, who had a huge family with 700 years of history, hadn't expected everyone to be wiped out by Nox within less than half a day. She could practically hear her heart shattering as she stared at all the bodies in the temple."Your father wished for me to protect you before he passed. Will you be willing to receive my blessings?" Nox asked the woman with a blank expression on his face.Hitomi looked up to meet his gaze. "I don't need your protection.""Whatever you say," Nox muttered before turning around to leave. Hitomi was nothing more than a stranger in his eyes. Back when he was in Faeast, he should've already ended her life. If it
There were tons of craters on Gurenu Peaks—some of them were active, while others were dormant. At least one volcano eruption occurred every two years at Gurenu Peaks, yet this didn't seem to deter the tourists from paying the mountain a visit. For the most part, people were willing to take this risk because Shinogawa Temple was built on the top of Gurenu Peaks.Rumors claim that one-quarter of the citizens of Eastsun were followers of the Shinogawa Temple. Every year, just considering the number of followers that visited Shinogawa Temple already brought its headcount up to millions! Once again, it was the peak season for the temple's followers to visit. At this moment, the township at the foot of the mountain was swarming with people. Most of these people were believers who had traveled long distances just to get to Gurenu Peaks. They were faithful to Shinogawa Temple and had complete trust in the myth of Susanoo's spirit! The bustling streets of the town saw many stalls sellin
Magnus was indeed jealous of Nox. He could tell that Elise had fallen completely head over heels since she met Nox, and he could tell that she had a crush on him. Magnus couldn't help but feel a buildup of jealousy within himself when he saw the difference in how Elise treated him and Nox. "Well, I'm heading off to Shinogawa Temple now." Elise wasn't in the mood to argue with the petty and sensitive man. She threw her backpack over her shoulder before she turned to head out of the cafe. Despite the hatred and rage that Magnus felt in his bones, he still ended up tagging along behind her. He had utterly resigned himself to the fact that he was just Elise's lapdog.Rumors claimed that Shinogawa Temple had mythical powers that could make one's wishes come true. This was one of the primary reasons it had such a huge number of believers and followers all across Eastsun. In the past, it was said that Susanoo would grant the wishes of those who paid visits to Shinogawa Temple. As time went
"What? A Faeastian?" The looks on the Yin Yang Masters' faces changed upon hearing that term."Exactly!" Chihiro told the group about how Susanoo's clone had been destroyed in Faeast without leaving any of the details out. He also told them about how he had secretly sent Ikkaku and his people over to find Hitomi and bring her back. Everyone wore expressions of utter shock as they listened to Chihiro."Are you saying that the guy who killed the thousands of people from Kitagawa Temple is also the Faeastian who destroyed Susanoo's clone?" one of the masters cried out in shock. Chihiro nodded. "I think it's very likely. I simply can't think of anyone else who has such capabilities!""That damned Faeastian!""During the Battle of the Ten Nations, the Faeastians were the ones who ruined us. They even got us to hand some of our territory over as compensation. I can't believe it's now another Faeastian who's entering our grounds and killing so many of us. We cannot allow this to go on!"
It was after the awakening of Susanoo, the great Oni-Kami who had lived for nearly a thousand years in Eastsun, that the temple was suddenly closed.Meanwhile, on the winding mountain pass were countless devotees of the Oni-Kami. They were all set to worship him at Shinogawa Temple. However, they suddenly halted in their tracks after hearing the strident and hellish cry from the distant temple.Magnus, too, was among the crowd. He had come to Eastsun to travel with Elise. Currently, he stood in the middle of the mountain pass leading to Gurenu Peaks. While gazing fearfully at the temple in the distance, he asked nervously, "Elise, you heard that scream just now, right? It's so spooky."Elise's face was pale. She had also heard the extremely harsh cry just now.Furthermore, that voice sounded more like it belonged to a monster rather than a human. It was so terrifying that Elise was still numb and had goosebumps all over her body after some time."Yeah," Elise replied."Elise, I k
Nox frowned slightly when he ran into Elise and Magnus, who were students vacationing in Eastsun. "You two? Didn't I ask you to hurry home before?"Elise chuckled. "To tell you the truth, all flights have been canceled since the last airport incident. So…"Nox understood the situation at once."Mr. Greenshade, are you here to worship the Oni-Kami at Shinogawa Temple too? This is truly unexpected. It's fate that we meet again!"Having just experienced what it felt like to be in love after encountering Nox, Elise constantly thought of him ever since she parted ways with him at the airport.To her surprise, Nox appeared at Shinogawa Temple just when she thought she wouldn't have another chance to cross paths with him.Since everyone was here to worship the Oni-Kami at the temple, she assumed Nox also came for the same purpose."Worship?" Gazing up at Shinogawa Temple, which was surrounded by Yin energy, Nox sneered, "The Oni-Kami of Eastsun doesn't deserve my worship!""Um… Mr. Gr
Seeing Nox heading straight for the temple's main gate, Elise hurried to catch up."Mr. Greenshade, where are you going? The guards just said the temple is closed, and no one can enter."Nox smiled. "Don't worry. They'll let me in."Elise was about to say something when Magnus sneered. "Look at this guy showing off. Who does he think he is? The temple is closed, and he thinks he can just walk in?"Though Elise disliked Magnus' tone, she also felt that Nox was being overconfident. After all, Shinogawa Temple was a thousand-year-old sanctuary, and they had explicitly stated it was closed off. But now, Nox was insisting on entering?As the two prepared to watch Nox embarrass himself, they saw him already at the temple's gate. Due to the numerous pilgrims, they couldn't hear what Nox was saying to the guards.Elise only saw the guards suddenly looking as if they had seen a ghost after Nox spoke to them. They quickly went inside to report.In no time, hundreds of Yin Yang Masters, dr
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