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
Bear snorted. "That's them, alright."Confused, Alexander asked, "But why were they here? Why were they spying on us?"Bear mused for a moment. "I suspect these bastards are working for the military now.""The military?""Yes. These bastards work for money. The military must've bought them out and made them their mercs."Alexander fell silent.…After Nox shooed everyone out of the room, he started the curing process. The thousand-corpse worm was the deadliest cursebug in Curseland. No one could survive it, but the manual Nox cultivated could destroy it.Before this, Nox couldn't use the full power of his blood to cure Queenie because of his own affliction, but that was in the past. With him ridding himself of the affliction and regaining his full strength, Nox could cure Queenie.He looked at the sick Queenie and caressed her cheek gently. "I'll cure you right away, Queenie. Give me a minute."Nox started casting Revival. "Go, Revival!" Nox made hand seals, and lively green
As the manual's power worked its magic, the manor was covered in a layer of gold. Nine golden beams shot up from Queenie's room.Yvette was in the courtyard. When she saw the golden beams coming out of Queenie's room, she screamed, "Dear god, what is going on? George, look!"George stared at the beams of light, his jaw slack. He was flabbergasted. Meanwhile, Bear was looking at the beams of light excitedly. "The Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual! The lady is saved!"Alexander asked with surprise, "The Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual?""Yes, and if anything can cure the lady's poison, it's that!" Bear said.The dragon roars kept coming out of Queenie's bedroom. Everyone looked at the beams of light and the manor bathing in gold in awe. Nox and Queenie were covered in golden lith as well.Nox was curing Queenie with his Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual. Time ticked. One hour went by, and then two. The curing went on until about eleven at night. Minutes away from midnight, Queenie spat out mouthful
Seeing the couple's confusion, Bear said, "That's the sign the lord has finished treatment."George quickly asked, "So, Queenie is saved?"Bear nodded. "I think so."Queenie's parents rushed toward the bedroom, shouting their daughter's name. As they barged inside, Queenie had fallen back to the bed. Nox was still beside her, keeping an eye on her.George asked, "How is she, Nox?"Nox turned around. "The poison is all cleared.""Really? So, she's fine now?" Yvette was excited."Yes."Unable to hold themselves back, George and Yvette ran up to Queenie, who had healed up. She looked just like a regular woman, though asleep. Even the patches on her body were gone.Seeing that her daughter was cured, Yvette cried tears of joy. She squeezed Queenie's hand, calling her name gently."Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, she just healed, so she needs rest," Nox said."We understand. Don't worry, we'll just stay here with her. We won't disturb her," George said.Nox understood where Queenie's pare
The mention of his friends made Bear's eyes redder. "I can't get in touch with either of them, milord.""Did we lose contact with everyone else?""Yes. Ever since the military made their move, they cut off all our communications," Bear said.Nox's expression darkened, and ice-cold murder burst from his body. Keith and Bard were stationed in Imperia. With the HQ ruined, Keith and Bard must be under attack, but Nox had faith in their abilities. They could escape if they wanted to."What now, milord? The military has gathered the Shadow Sect, and a lot of sects have taken their side," Bear blurted.Though the military had the highest order of power, there were factions among them. For example, sects and clans and the ten military zones. When Nox was around, the sects and families were united under him.However, things were different now. Though Nox was alive, Aphrodite had taken over. If Aphrodite had the guts to attack the Shadow Division, that could only mean the sects and clans h
Three months later, Nox declared Faeast as the leader of all nations, ushering in a true era of peace and prosperity. Then, he abdicated the throne, passing the throne to Nineve. Nox proclaimed that this nation was neither the Greenshade nor the Limerent family's, but a world that belonged to its people.One year later, Nox and Queenie lounged under the warm sun on the sandy shores of the Ocean of Death, enjoying a rare moment of tranquility. The world had finally settled into peace, allowing them to take a well-deserved rest."Nono, what's Aphrodite up to?" Queenie asked, her brows furrowed as she leaned against Nox. "Is she planning something shady again? She's been building alliances all over like she wants to imitate the Three-Eyed Empress.""Death changes people," Nox replied calmly. "Don't worry about her. She knows exactly what she's doing."Old Aphrodite would've killed Jacques and run off to save herself without a second thought. Instead, she spared him, stripped his cul
The Nine-State Crucible hovered majestically over the heavens, drawing all the spiritual energy from the Nine States and Five Domains into itself. As the ultimate artifact of Faeast, the crucible was unmatched—a legendary relic that had never known defeat.The origins of the Nine-State Crucible were shrouded in mystery. No one knew who forged it nor why it disappeared over the ages. For centuries, many dismissed it as a mere myth. Yet now, it reappeared, proving its existence—and, by extension, the truth of all the ancient legends tied to it.The sight left every cultivator present in awe, bowing in reverence to the artifact."The ancient sovereigns of Faeast forged the Nine-State Crucible to safeguard the Nine States and Five Domains. "Its power ensures that Ascendants cannot interfere with the mortal realm. It has crushed even Ascendants in the past, and you, still merely a mortal cultivator, think you can stand against it? I promised to crush you, and I will!"With Nox at it
However, only Nox himself could sever the celestial providence. Only by cutting off the Celestial Lord's celestial providence could Faeast's providence be restored to its peak."Damn it! Nox Greenshade! Do you really think you can defy the heavens? I didn't want to damage my cultivation, but it seems I have no choice but to go all out! You think a one-ring Minor Saint can defeat me? I am the Celestial Lord—the apex of mortals, the Great Saint of Dao and Virtue, ordained by the heavens themselves!"The Celestial Lord's furious roar resonated across Mystia, drawing in vast waves of spiritual energy from the realm that converged upon him alone."Great Saint of Dao and Virtue? If the so-called heavens of the Transcendent Firmament made you, it only proves that even they have failures," Nox retorted coldly.Even the Celestial Lord, enraged as he was, could scarcely believe Nox's audacity—daring to disparage the mighty figures of the Transcendent Firmament."I am indeed a one-ring Minor
'What? Griffin was a sworn brother to Magic Mountain's founder?!'"That's right," confirmed the formation master. "He only told us recently."As the first to learn of this connection, he had shared it with the Saints of the Five Elements, ensuring they wouldn't betray their alliance. Using the promise of ascension as leverage, he managed to secure their cooperation. After all, the Great Saint of Fire had already reached the threshold for ascension.The risks were minimal, and upon ascending to the Transcendent Firmament, the Magic Mountain's founder would surely offer his guidance. For that reason alone, the five mentors had rallied to aid Nox.With such mighty forces gathered, morale on Nox's side soared. Meanwhile, the Whitefield family's spirits plummeted, crashing from the heights of hope to the depths of despair in mere moments. The mental strain caused several of their weaker-willed members to break completely.With dread settling over them, the Whitefields could only place
The Whitefields were getting cocky, but then they realized the powerhouses that came weren't responding. The aura was powerful, but there was no life in it. On closer inspection, they noticed that the leader of the group only had half a body left. His soul was missing. The quartet behind him was nothing but a pile of mincemeat.The portal buzzed again, and seven silhouettes came out. Five of them felt domineering, and they looked prideful. It almost felt like they were peerless. These people were none other than the Saints of the Five Elements.Four of them were Pinnacle Minor Saints. While one had an aura so strong, this place couldn't handle it."A Great Saint! Great Saint of Fire!" Fiery Ignis, Dominic, and Achille couldn't believe their eyes.It had been too long since Mystia saw a Great Saint, and he was Nox's mentor."So, he's the one who broke through first. But now he's already hit his bottleneck. The other four's power isn't enough. If the Sacred Beast Seal isn't upgraded
The Montgomerys and the Byrds decided to see Nox together, but they were refused. They were cursing Nox and calling him disrespectful, but then they saw Nox and his team taking a portal to the path of the ancient divine."What? He went right to them? Why? He's going to fight the Celestial Lord now?" The representatives were shocked.'How dare they!' they thought.Nox and his team went through the portal quickly and appeared right over the Whitefields' place. The Whitefield family was the newest member of the divine four and the real mastermind behind the Inkdarks' demise."Kirin, I told you I'd take you back here someday. I told you that when we come back, the Whitefields will be no more. If you can't do it, I can wipe them out for you." Nox looked at Kirin."Don't look down on me, milord. You don't need to dirty your hands for them. I'll do it!" Kirin summoned his avatar, and with Saint power infused, the avatar turned into a real beast. The sacred beast itself descended upon the
"Time to finish this. My lord's going to the path of the ancient divine next. You should decide who's going to take over after the Celestial Lord is taken down. That's all. Now let's talk about our personal business. Listen up, anyone who had a part in attacking my family, tell your clans that I'm coming for them. I'm killing all of you!"Bloodlust filled the air, and the representatives were shocked. "You killed your own family. Yes, we made them attack you, but we never wanted to wipe it out!" the Whitefields' representative said.Kirin flew into a rage. "How low can you go? You forced them to kill me, or you would wipe us out instead! You think I'm stupid? You'd have killed my family either way! I know how you guys function. You're crueler than any beast out there. Listen up, there's still time to plan for your funeral. You'd better make a good plan."Kirin chased everyone away. The families were going back to prepare for battle, but two remained behind. One was the Byrds' repres
Nox's Magick Sword crushed the enemy leader's soul. "I said I would cut you down, and I did. Now do you see who's the ignorant one?"The enemy leader realized that Nox was the man at the pinnacle. Perhaps the moment Nox became a faux Saint, he was already no match for him. "So what if you can kill me? You are Faeast's Sovereign, and you have a duty to push Faeast to power. But the Celestial Lord still exists. As long as he is around, your wish will never be fulfilled." He sneered."Is that so? Well, he's next on the list to be culled. If anyone tries to make an enemy out of me, I will destroy them and their families, even if they are from the path of the ancient divine!"Nox shattered the remains of the soul, and the path of the martial's leader was no more. The problem harassing Faeast for millennia could be solved at long last. Achille was stunned. It hadn't been that long, but Nox had surpassed him.Nox was better than him in every way. He was an even better swordsman than Achil
The enemy leader was waiting. One technique broken wasn't enough to take Nox out. He wanted to wait until Nox had cast all he knew and find an opening to take him down, but Nox wanted to take him down with the power of the sword."You're stubborn. Very well, this makes things easier for me. I'll kill you, or at the very least, wound you!" He'd be stupid not to take advantage of this. The enemy leader's avatar morphed into a gigantic fist and slammed into Nox's chest.The impact shot through his body and reached his soul. Nox spat blood, and his soul was injured.Achille couldn't stand by anymore. Nox just told him not to push himself, but he wasn't taking his own advice. Then, Nox's weak will-of-the-sword shone blindingly, and then Unto the Origin appeared once more."Even under my pressure, you can use this technique? You're strong, but you're as stubborn as your mentor. You've lost your chance! Die! You'll never get here in time, Achille! Shadowkill!"The enemy leader's avatar t