Seeing that Black Impermanence had killed an elite Shadow Division member in the blink of an eye, the remaining members were both shocked and furious.Just as they were about to act, Keith leaped into the air. "I'll kill him!"Seeing that Keith was about to strike, Black Impermanence said coldly, "I've long heard of the famous Supreme Tiger of the Shadow Division. Now, I shall have the honor of fighting him myself!" As he spoke, he extended his right hand, and a sinister ghostly hand appeared mid-air.As soon as the ghostly hand appeared, the cold wind blew with a ghostly energy filled the air.Facing Black Impermanence's ghostly hand, Keith unleashed his Tiger Demon power.As the powerful fist appeared, a massive tiger head's silhouette emerged from the fist's shadow.The Tiger Demon struck the ghostly hand, causing an explosive blast. The terrifying shockwave shattered all the windows, and the force sent Black Impermanence staggering three steps back. Each step left a deep impr
As White Impermanence's scythe shattered, his figure flickered. In that instant, he split into four identical bodies!Seeing these four clones, Bard was dumbfounded."This is... the forbidden cloning technique? How is this possible?"Forbidden techniques in Faeast had long been sealed away in the national treasury, while the remaining forbidden techniques were sealed in Mystia. According to ancient law, these forbidden techniques must not be revealed to the world. Those who broke the rules would be killed! However, White Impermanence was using a long-sealed forbidden technique.'Did they steal it from the national treasury? Or was it deliberately given to them?' As Bard thought about it, his expression turned grimmer."Forbidden Technique, Four Symbols Phantom!" White Impermanence shouted coldly. Then, his clones charged toward Keith.Faced with this long-lost forbidden technique, Keith stood still, but the tiger shadow behind him roared. It shook the earth and caused dozens of S
Back when he was in the military, Nox had a quartet of powerful loyalists with him. They were Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. They were Nox's confidants and right-hand men. Rumors were that they were all Top Legend Realms. The other nations claimed they alone could fend off a whole army.Azure Dragon, especially, was only second to Nox in power. However, after Nox's fall, the quartet left the military. Azure Dragon had barged into Snowground alone to avenge Nox, but no one knew what had happened to that endeavor.Keith couldn't believe that he was seeing Azure Dragon himself. "Dear God, it's Azure Dragon…"Bard's eyes were wide as well, staring at the bound Azure Dragon. He was a high-ranking veteran, and even the Shadow Division commander had to show him respect. The four were Nox's closest friends, and Azure Dragon was even more so.They couldn't believe they were seeing the long-lost Azure Dagon. "It really is you!" Keith stared at Azure Dragon w
"Snap out of it, Azure Dragon! It's me, Keith!" Keith tried to wake Azure Dragon, but the murderous Azure Dragon had lost all sense. He was like a puppet.Bard said, "Keith, bad news. I think the bastards cast a soul-controlling spell on him!""What? He's being controlled?""Yeah. Why else doesn't he recognize us?"Keith thought that was a good point. When they were all still working for Nox, they were all sworn brothers. There was no way Azure Dragon wouldn't recognize them. Realizing that Azure Dragon was under a spell, Keith's energy rose again. He looked at the hurt Grim Reapers with bloodshot eyes. "I'll kill you, bastards!" he roared.Turning into a Tiger Demon again, Keith attacked. He wanted to kill the Grim Reapers and avenge Azure Dragon. However, before his attack could land, a murderous, dangerous figure stood before them, and the attack died out with a dull thud.It was Azure Dragon, and he grabbed Keith's arm. Keith looked at the attacker with shock. "Azure Dragon?"
Though burdened by sadness, Bard still led his men out of the warzone. He didn't wish to leave Keith, but at this point, he must come out alive, or his team would die here. "We'll make our way out of here, men!"Bard unsheathed his saber and charged at the army with his team behind him. Seeing this, the Grim Reapers roared, "Don't let them get away! Kill them!"The Shadow Sect's members and the Shadow Division members battled.…While Imperia was plunged into chaos, an Eastsun flight was making its way to Riverton. Within the business class cabin, a silvery voice said, "Thanks for taking me back home, Mr. Greenshade. I'd probably be stuck in Eastsun for a long while otherwise."She was none other than Elise. After Nox saved her, she had been waiting for him at the base of Gurenu Peaks. Even after the cops were gone, she still stayed. Nox had appeared at the very last moment when death was about to claim her.Nox was sitting beside her at this moment. Ever since he got rid of the
Nox wasn't paying attention to the TV, but when he inadvertently saw the building, his expression darkened. The burning building was Shadow Division's Imperia headquarters. As the Great Lord of Faeast, Nox created the Shadow Division himself, and he had ordered the building of the structure. Of course, he knew it well. Seeing it going up in flames filled him with rage."Imperia's HQ is in trouble?" Nox's look was icy, and his eyes were filled with violence. The cabin itself seemed to be plunged into a freezing cellar. "How did this happen? Did Aphrodite do this?" The murder around Nox was making everything colder.He knew the only one who could do this to the Shadow Division was that witch. If she knew he was alive, she would destroy the very thing he made right away. After all, the Shadow Division's commanders and military judges were Nox's friends.The fire had burned up the whole building, and the scene only made Nox's face turn grimmer. Noticing the change in disposition, Elise
Ever since Queenie's last poison attack, she was sent to Alexander's mansion to be tended to. After all, Alexander could get the best medical team the nation had to offer to work there. Queenie was in her room, still unconscious. Her parents were taking care of her.In the living room, Jebediah, Alexander, Bear, and Copperpeak stood. Jebediah asked, "Commander Colton, is the Shadow Division really under attack?"Bear clenched his fists and nodded.Jebediah asked, "But why do this all of a sudden? You're the nation's top intelligence agency. Why?""Because of that witch, Aphrodite." Bear's eyes were blazing with fury."Lady Phoenix herself?""Yes. That witch has been trying to disband the division. She knew no one in the division would become her lapdog, because the lord created it himself."Jebediah blinked. "Ah, I see. She's trying to get rid of the dissenters and gain ultimate power."Alexander looked at Bear. "What now? Are you going back to Imperia?""Yes, I will, but I ca
Bear pointed at the corpses, still buzzing with excitement."These fools were lurking around the place, so I killed them off," Nox said nonchalantly. After he leaped off the plane, Nox ran back to Riverton as fast as he could, but Dragoncourt was empty, so he made his way to Alexander's mansion right away.When Nox arrived, he sensed the masked killers hiding around. The trio got the gist of the story from that simple answer.Bear was so happy that his eyes reddened. "You're finally back. I've missed you."Smiling, Nox patted Bear's shoulder. "Where's Queenie?"The trio looked a little downcast. Nox asked right away, "What happened to her?""The moment you left, milord, her poison acted up, and she's unconscious now," Alexander answered with a sigh.Nox did not look happy about the news at all. "Take me to her.""Yes, milord." The trio led Nox into Queenie's room.When George saw Nox coming in, he quickly approached Nox. "Nox, you're finally back!""I'm sorry, Mr. Sanders. I
Nox unleashed his divine sense, scanning the entire perimeter of Imperia. The same scene repeated itself everywhere: borders littered with unconscious civilians, numerous car crashes, and many more trapped victims in desperate need of help."It looks like we need to break this damned formation first. Ugh, what a pain. And of course, we've got to locate the core before we can dismantle it," he muttered in frustration.The Soul Maze Formation was powerful—so much so that only those in the Legend Realm could traverse it unscathed. Imperia didn't boast many cultivators at that level, and those few were already occupied along the borders, rescuing civilians.Nox focused his Divine Sense and quickly pinpointed the core of the formation within minutes."There's a Sacred Realm guardian from the path of the ancient divine stationed at the core," Nox said telepathically to Cassian. "Grandpa, you and Kirin should head there. But don't rush—leave the rest to me."Nox's caution was clear—he di
Aphrodite maintained her usual stoic demeanor, but behind the scenes, she said to White Tiger telepathically, "Being enslaved by Nox's soul technique? That's quite the excuse. Surely, you know I'm naturally immune to soul techniques?"White Tiger scoffed and shot back telepathically, "They'd have chopped you into pieces by now if I hadn't done some fast talking! Do me a favor and behave yourself for once, or I'll handle you personally before they could even get the chance."Despite his grumbling, White Tiger couldn't help but feel a mix of envy and frustration over Aphrodite's extraordinary immunity. It was said that if someone's mind was honed to an unparalleled level, they could naturally resist soul techniques. Aphrodite had truly reached such a pinnacle of intellect.Aphrodite assumed command of the Nox Army as Nox's soul technique had seemingly bound her to him. She immediately ordered them and the nearby forces to retreat, leaving only the Sword Sect of Magic Mountain behind
Kirin and White Tiger had already entered Nox's room, only to freeze at the sight of his stormy expression. Trouble was clearly brewing."Milord, what happened?" White Tiger asked cautiously, lowering his head as if trying to shrink out of sight.Could this be about them swindling Aphrodite? But they had lost everything all night long—wasn't that punishment enough?Nox announced, "Imperia has gone dark. I can't reach Azure Dragon or the others. White Tiger, contact the military zone immediately and arrange for a military aircraft. I need to leave for Imperia right now!"White Tiger instantly tensed at the news. Imperia suddenly going dark, combined with Cassian's imminent return to reunite with Penelope, felt too coincidental. Could someone be targeting the Greenshade family?"Damn those scoundrels! Understood, milord. I'll get everything ready!"He rushed off to make the arrangements.Meanwhile, Aphrodite's telepathic voice reached Nox. "Stay calm. It's not as dire as it seems.
Nox felt choked by the sheer emotion he was feeling. Sometimes, even a thousand promises couldn't compare to the simple vow of staying together in life and death."Don't worry. There's no one in this world capable of killing me," he reassured her with a smile. All the talk about ruling the Nine States and Five Domains or becoming the emperor of the world paled in comparison to having the one he loved by his side.The destroyer ship made its way back to Faeast's inner harbor. Nineve eagerly led the group to the largest shopping mall in the area as soon as they disembarked.The marines quickly found themselves acting as her personal attendants, lugging bags upon bags of purchases. The spree lasted the entire day, only stopping when the mall finally closed for the night.Later that evening, Nox was watching a live news broadcast in the hotel.The screen showed an official spokesperson from Faeast addressing the issue of piracy on the high seas. The statement carefully emphasized the
As the Temple Lord of the Beast Temple, Kirin was none other than the auspicious beast Kirin itself.On the other hand, Mufasa, while known as the temple's guardian, was, in cruder terms, little more than a servant to the golden lion. His master, the golden lion, paled in comparison to the Kirin in both cultivation level and bloodline.Simply put, if the golden lion were present, it would have to kneel before Kirin."What now? Why'd you drag me out? Couldn't you deal with it yourself? You're so annoying! I was just having a great chat with my students," Kirin grumbled, clearly irritated.However, he immediately shut his gob after receiving a hard whack on the head from Nox."I called you out to ask if you could gather the beasts of the Beast Temple. Tell them to withdraw from Mystia and return to Faeast for the time being. I foresee a war with the path of the martial brewing soon, and I'll need a fully armed force of sacred beasts," Nox said, his piercing gaze fixed on Kirin."Ca
Faeast's rise was inevitable. This belief was absolute and unshakable!At that moment, Aphrodite came to a realization that so long as she and Nox had no romantic ties, their hearts could truly be in sync.Love brought complications such as resentment and division. But without personal emotions clouding their judgment, everything they did would be for the nation alone. Take this moment, for example. The intricate trap she had laid was no longer just a scheme. Rather, it had become a necessary move to safeguard Faeast. By nightfall, the destroyer arrived at the island where Voltaic resided. Before the ship even came to a stop, Voltaic stepped onto the water, striding across the waves with Mufasa by his side. With effortless grace, he leaped onto the bow, landing before Nox on the deck. "You old bastard, what's your deal? When I tried reaching out before, you acted like you were deaf. Now that I've shown up, you're all smiles and warm welcomes? What's that supposed to mean?" No
Just then, several pirate ships appeared on the horizon. They were from Capwave Island. Now, Nox had every reason to suspect that these pirates were nothing more than pawns, a smokescreen used by the elites of the island nations to cover their tracks. "Milord, those guys have their eyes on us. What's the call?" the captain asked. "My rule is simple. If they make a move, fire. Wipe them out. But you're the captain, so I'll leave the decision to you," Nox said. The university students onboard were all fired up, ready to take action without a second thought. The captain, mindful of the number of civilians on board, decided to attempt communication first. He picked up the radio to send a warning to the pirates.The deafening roar of jet engines ripped through the sky. A sudden transmission cut into their frequency. The voice on the radio was firm and unmistakable. "This is the Faeast Air Force. We have orders to escort your vessel. Stand by." Above them, fighter jets h
Nox first checked on Cassian. After realizing he was fine and had only collapsed out of exhaustion and loss of life essence, Nox turned to lead a group of men toward the port. The mystical artifact sealing off the island had been retrieved. The isolated island would finally see the light of day once more! Nox had just arrived at the port when he was surrounded by a pack of students. Somehow, they found out their savior was Lord Nox of Faeast. They were all insistent on meeting him. "We just knew Faeast would save us!""Our savior is actually Lord Nox! We will surely study hard to repay Faeast!"They were young and impulsive. In their eyes, Nox was sent to rescue them as Faeast knew they were in danger. Hence, they were overwhelmed with emotions. Nox stared at them with a guilty look in his eyes. He had not even known they were kidnapped. Due to that guilt, he agreed to take a group photo with the students even though he disliked appearing before the public eye. The enti
"Zeller, you'll be brought to justice!"With a twist of his fingers, thousands of swords appeared out of thin air and swung at Zeller.Without any techniques he could use, Zeller had to risk his life to block and dodge every blow sent his way. However, his body gave up after a few hundred strikes, and his body was torn apart.Shaken to his very core, Zeller tried to make a retreat."Where are you going? Quintuple Lightning, awaken the divine tempest!"As deafening thunder roared through the sky, countless bolts of lightning struck down at Zeller's dark spirit, killing him.One of the best evil cultivators died just like that.His death also sounded the death knell for the Celestial Ordinance's Abode that had been causing chaos in Faeast for centuries.The Marine Corps gazed at Nox with passionate excitement in their eyes.This was their lord, someone who was stronger than Cassian!Nox turned around to find the remaining elites crying in despair. Some of them had already lost