'He killed a Grandmaster who specialized in physique like it was nothing. How is that possible?'While they were wallowing in their shock, Augustus continued, "Next. Who's coming up?"None. No one in the military, Shadow Sect, or the clans had the guts to step up. Everyone looked at the young marquis guardedly, as if he was a demon.Since no one dared to come forth, Bear mocked, "Well, come on, you bastards. Come on, show me what you can do! You wanted to kill me, didn't you? Don't chicken out. Yeah, the guy wearing a general suit! You were talking shit, weren't you? Why don't you come up here and fight Augustus? He's going to fucking dice you!"And you three! Yeah, Muller, Hefferson, Geoffrey! Come on, you guys were talking smack, weren't you? Why aren't you saying anything? Shit got your tongue?"Stephen and the clans would not take this insult. "Damn him! Let's get him, guys! We're an army, but he's only one man!"Roars came from the Grandmasters behind the Legend Realms. Then
While the clans were wallowing in their shock, Tristan was staring at Augustus with admiration. "So that's the young marquis.""What does young marquis mean, sir?" Faye asked.Tristan took a deep breath. "That title was bequeathed upon him by the emperor. It is on par with the lord's glory. Some say the young marquis carries the fate and future of this nation within his body, and he might be Lord Nox's successor."The news struck shock into Faye's heart, and her eyes went wide. "What? He's that strong?""Of course!" Draco laughed. "Tristan is dead on, but he might have missed something!" he said from his tank.Tristan quickly said, "Please, tell me more."Draco looked at Augustus proudly. "They know him as the Southkings' top genius swordsman and the young marquis, but none know that he's been joining us on dangerous missions since he was nine."Tristan couldn't believe this. "Nine?"Draco looked at the lad. "He was just a brat back in the day, but it was thanks to the lord tha
The Legend Realms covered themselves with their energy as well, getting ready to take Augustus' attack. Even Stephen whipped out a black spear. Made of black iron, this spear was his signature weapon.The air around the spear was filled with ferocity. Powerful sword energy came from Augustus. Just when he was about to attack, the one on the roof of the manor's highest building muttered, "All here, then? Time to make an entrance."Nox's eyes snapped open, and golden light shot out of them. He leaped into the air. He didn't show himself before this because he knew his friends would come once they knew the Shadow Division was in trouble.Now that they'd all shown up, it was time for him to make an entrance."Your path of the sword has gotten stronger, little one," a voice came from the darkness.Augustus and everyone heard that.Though the voice was calm, they felt their minds thundering, and their blood roared. Even the Legend Realms felt great pressure coming down on them. It was
Everyone shed their pretenses, for Nox had made his official return. When these people called out to their lord, Stephen felt his face twitch. Even the Legend Realms had the same response. "The lord?""Why do they call that guy the lord?""What's going on?"The military, Shadow Sect, and the clans had the same question.After Nox made his appearance, he smiled at everyone. "Good, you're all here."Excited, Tristan said, "We will not let anything stop us from offering our services to you, milord."Selina looked at Nox lovingly. "I've told you, Mr. Greenshade, no matter what happens, say the word, and I'll come to your aid."When he saw Nox, Draco leaped off the tank. He gushed, "I apologize, milord. I have failed the Shadow Division. The siege on them is my fault."Nox waved him down. "It is not your fault. The people think I'm dead, after all." He slowly turned to Bear. "Come here, Bear.""Okay." Bear trotted up to Nox."Know why I only show up now? Because I was waiting for
'Lord Nox is still alive?'When Nox confirmed that news, all the invaders were flabbergasted. They couldn't believe that the legend who defeated the ten nations and made them surrender their land in exchange for peace was still alive.Lord Nox was called the god of war by a lot of people. The nightmare of the ten nations was standing right in front of them. It explained why they felt their souls getting squeezed by this man the moment they saw him.Because he was Lord Nox himself."Dear gods, the Great Lord of Faeast is still alive?" Some of the clans' people were already trembling.Even the Legend Realms backed off in fear. Everyone thought Nox died during the battle, but now he was standing right in front of them."Now, do you know why I spared you?" Nox turned around, looking at the one-armed Stephen.Stephen's eyelid was twitching. The agony from his mutilated arm was muted by the fear in his heart. He scrambled backward, looking at Nox with an ashen look."You knew I was s
Stephen sneered. "The military, the families, the sects, and the clans combine to form the Four Great Powers. The Mousses control more than half of them. You might be invincible, but you can't change that."Nox sneered. "Is that so?""Of course. Ask the clans if you don't believe me." Stephen looked at the clans.Nox didn't ask. Instead, he smiled. "You're right. I am history now, but you're also wrong." He stared at Stephen.Stephen stepped back instinctively. "And where did I go wrong?""Five years ago, I crushed all these factions with my sheer strength alone and put them in their place. I can do the same thing now!" The last sentence boomed, and it shook the invaders' hearts.Once again, Nox fixed his eyes on Stephen. "Time to die." Subsequently, he pointed a finger at Stephen.Stephen, feeling danger looming over him, leaped into the air and tried to flee.Alas, there was no escape from Nox. An unstoppable ray of finger blast hit Stephen's chest, and Stephen exploded into
Everyone knew how bloodthirsty the young marquis was. If Nox said the word, Augustus would kill even his own patriarch.Nox only waved the offer down. "I will clean this mess up myself." It was obvious that he wanted to do the killing himself.The clans' people turned ashen, and fear was etched on their faces. This man could defeat ten nations by himself. Without a doubt, they were terrified."Please, we're sorry. Spare us, Lord Nox. If you do, we'll swear our undying fealty!" Madam Muller was nearly prostrating herself, pleading for her life.The Grandmasters behind her pleaded as well, but Nox said coldly, "You want me to spare you? But I did so five years ago. You have squandered your chance.""Are you going to kill all three clans? The Four Great Powers have lived for generations. They, or we, are the protectors of this nation. If you kill all of us, this nation will lose a thousand years worth of martial fortune!" argued Mr. Hefferson.He was right. The Four Great Powers wer
Behind the Legend Realms were two hundred or so Grandmasters. Even Nox's allies felt their hearts shake when Nox said he would deal with all of them himself.The one-eyed man, however, sneered. "You're as proud and confident as they claim. You think you can kill all of us alone? Very well, we'll kindly accept your offer!"The clans were wary of Nox, but being able to take him on all at once would prove to be an opportunity for them. After all, they had three Legend Realms and more than two hundred Grandmasters on their side. Even if Nox wanted to crush them, he couldn't do it all at once.The Legend Realms' aura covered the manor, and the Grandmasters' energy shot up into the skies, turning the manor into a boiling-hot landscape. The energy almost burned up the sky.Even Augustus faltered a little, facing this sea of energy. "Nox, let me help you."Nox smiled and patted the lad's shoulder. "You don't have to. I'll teach you another sword seal. I call it Heaven's Demise. Watch clos
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