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
Besides Bear, no one knew what regaining his full strength meant for Nox. It meant the invincible warrior had returned. The nightmare of the ten nations had come back. Alexander, Jebediah, and George had no idea, of course.They looked at Nox in surprise. For some reason, Nox had changed, and it hadn't been too long since they were separated."Leave. I need to cure her poison now." Nox looked at Queenie gently.Bear, Jebediah, Alexander, and Queenie's parents left the room. When they were on their way out, a confused Yvette asked, "George, do you think he can really cure Queenie?""Well, if he says he can, he can." George smiled."But even the experts Mr. Weeks hired couldn't do anything about her. Can he really make it?" Yvette had her doubts."Don't worry, Mrs. Sanders. Put your faith in the lord. The lady will be saved," Bear promised, thumping his chest.Yvette's confusion only grew. She had no idea why these people called Nox their lord, nor did she know why they called her
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