The crone's face was full of wrinkles. She looked like she was in her late seventies, but she was far older than that. Though ancient, her eyes glinted sharply. She was holding a black walking cane with the word 'Muller' engraved on it.The crone had the air of a Legend Realm, and her gaze was on the bright city."Yes, Madam Muller. Ever since the lord expanded our territory, Faeast is now a superpower. Riverton is built by the coast, possessing convenient traffic and bustling industries. It is a rich land," Stephen said.Madam Muller cackled. "Pity it's going to see bloodshed soon."A clear and loud voice came from behind. "Are you sure you have proof of the Shadow Division's treachery, General Frost?" The one who spoke was a dwarfish old man. Like Madam Muller, he had the air of a Legend Realm. Behind him were a dozen Grandmasters.Stephen announced, "The enforcers have always been fair. We have our orders, and that means their treachery has been proven."The old man chortled.
When Stephen and the three clans showed up, the Shadow Sect members bowed to them. The arrival of hundreds of powerful warriors would sweep Riverton like a wave of darkness.Stephen asked a Shadow Sect member, "Have you confirmed Colton's location?""Yes, general. He's at Watercloud Villa," a killer answered."Good. Tonight, we take down the Shadow Division once and for all!" Stephen sneered cruelly and swung his arms. Hundreds of warriors got into their cars and set off for a hunt.At the same time they were coming to Watercloud Villa, Queenie's parents were taking care of their daughter. Though Nox had cured her poison, she was still weak and needed time to recuperate.Back in the living room, Nox and his group were seated quietly. The night grew darker, and when midnight drew by, the stars were snuffed out. A long time later, Nox looked outside, his gaze cold."They're here, eh?"Jebediah, Bear, and Alexander paused, and then they looked at Nox in confusion. "What was that, m
"Because the enemy is powerful. There is no need for your men to die unnecessary deaths," said Nox coolly. From the moment he sensed the enemies, he knew how powerful they were. Alexander's bodyguards wouldn't be of much use even if they stayed."But then we'll have no reinforcements, milord," said Alexander.Nox smiled. "Oh, we will."'We will?' Alexander and Bear were perplexed. 'So where are they?'They were still wondering why Nox said that, but he left without an explanation.The darkness grew murkier. After Nox gave his orders, Alexander told his hundred or so bodyguards to back off, leaving the manor deserted and quiet.Besides the cold buildings, only Nox, his group, Queenie's parents, and the unconscious Queenie were left. Nox and Copperpeak came to Queenie's room.When Queenie's parents saw them coming in, they stood up. "What brings you here, Nox?"Nox looked at Queenie gently. "I'm here to see Queenie. Oh, right, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, it's going to be quite the rowd
A wave of darkness appeared around the manor, and the one in the lead was Stephen. He was a Half Legend Realm, but he was no military member. He was a Mousse lapdog. Ever since Aphrodite became lord, she asked Stephen to be the enforcers' commander to consolidate her position.Behind Stephen were the people of the three clans: the Mullers, the Heffersons, and the Geoffreys. They brought a hundred or so Grandmasters with them. Besides them, there were nearly two hundred Shadow Sect killers.This was a small army."So, this is the place?" Madam Muller asked. The hag in red was staring at the manor with an unsettling gaze."Yes," said Stephen."Then let's see this commander." Madam Muller leaped toward the manor, leaving a trail of afterimages behind. Her clansmen followed her.The manor was brightly lit, but for some odd reason, no one was inside. To make things even more bizarre, the gates were wide open. Seeing this, the clans' people and Stephen frowned."This is a lovely manor
"Insolence! How dare you insult the lord! You are nothing but a puny commander of the Shadow Division! You will die for that!" Stephen flew into a rage after hearing that insult.Bear chuckled. "Yeah, as if you can do that. When I started working in the military, you were probably still pissing your pants from training too hard." He then turned to the clans. "Oh, not bad. Three out of the five clans are here. Let's see… Muller, Hefferson, and Geoffrey."Madam Muller cackled. "Ah, you have a good eye, Commander Colton. Saw through us straight away.""Of course. Your patriarchs begged for milord's mercy at Mystia like beaten-up dogs. Naturally, I remember their litter." A smug smile played across Bear's lips.When the battle of the Kingdom's Ranking at Mystia happened, Nox wiped the floor with all clans, sects, families, and martial arts alliances, uniting Faeast's martial arts world for the first time in a millennium. Bear was telling the truth.However, the mention of that humilia
Though the weapon was the size of a palm, when Bear swung it, a white flash of saber energy about twenty feet long charged ahead. The arc of energy fell upon the incoming Grandmasters and sliced them apart before they could even scream.The halves of the Grandmasters' bodies fell to the ground, and everyone's eyes went wide, including Stephen's. Everyone thought that Bear was just a man with a glib tongue and hated cultivating, but not many knew that his talent was the best among all commanders.Bear was just lazy and disliked cultivating, but that didn't mean he was weak. After he sliced up the Grandmasters, Bear licked his lips and swung his clean weapon. "Anyone else wants to try me? I'll kill you all, or my name isn't Bear Colton!"The one-eyed man looked at Bear darkly. "I expected no less from a Shadow Division commander, but no matter how powerful you are, you die today! Men, kill him!"More than twenty Grandmasters launched into an offensive. The Geoffreys were famous among
"Tristan? Why are you guys here?" Bear shouted with glee when he saw the reinforcements, and he stabbed an incoming attacker, killing him instantly.The reinforcements were none other than Sovereign's Society. Behind Tristan was the gorgeous Faye and all the other hallmasters.Tristan bellowed, "The moment news of the siege on Shadow Division reached our ears, we got here as soon as we could! Seems that we came just in time!"Bear guffawed. "I expected no less from a friend like you, Tristan!"Tristan laughed as well. "Of course. We've fought together during the big battle, my society and your division! We've slaughtered so many enemies. You'd be wrong if you thought we'd sit this one out while you guys are in trouble."When the reinforcements arrived, Stephen's face fell. Shrilly, he said, "Who are you? How dare you disobey the military!"Madam Muller sneered. "This is the Sovereign's Society, General Frost.""The Sovereign's Society?" Stephen narrowed his eyes."Yes. They gua
Bear was delighted to see the Blathanna Sect ladies making an appearance. "You're the best, Selina." He then proudly turned to Stephen and the clans, who wanted to gang up on him. "Hey, you bastards. You thought you had the numbers advantage? Now the tables have turned."The Sovereign's Society members and Blathanna Sect ladies whipped out their weapons and got ready for battle. There were more than a thousand warriors here. Though Bear's side only had dozens of Grandmasters, they outnumbered Stephen's army.Just when everyone had the army and clans' people surrounded, a dark aura came from the Mullers' hag. She held her crutch tightly and banged it against the ground. An explosion rumbled the air, and a wave of Legend Realm aura undulated across the battlefield.The manor's buildings shook, and the aura gripped everyone's hearts. This was the power of a Legend Realm. "Numbers mean nothing when you're mere insects."Yes, the clans did send three Legend Realms, and Stephen was a Hal
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