Queenie ate a lot, and she finally felt less hungry. She patted her belly and held Nox's hand. "I've been in bed for so long, my body's feeling rusty. Nono, let's go around.""Okay."The couple went to the courtyard hand-in-hand. The night was beautiful, with stars and the moon shining in the sky. Queenie looked around in surprise. This was not the place she knew. "This isn't Dragoncourt, is it?""No. It's Alex's place." Nox smiled."Mr. Weeks?""Yes.""Oh dear. Why am I at his place? This is inappropriate.""It's alright. He's one of us. Don't feel awkward," Nox coaxed.Even so, Queenie couldn't get used to this. When they came out of the courtyard, they were met with armed soldiers, tanks, and people from Sovereign's Society and Blathanna Sect. Queenie's eyes went wide. "Oh my God, why are there so many people here? And tanks and army, too?"She stared ahead in shock."Something happened tonight, so they came," Nox said simply."What happened that even the army came?" Qu
In Queenie's eyes, Lord Nox must be a hero who was advanced in age. He couldn't be a handsome young guy like Nox. This was impossible.Nox felt resigned seeing Queenie not believing him. He asked again, "You don't believe that I'm Lord Nox himself?""Of course I don't."This made Nox speechless. He wanted Queenie to know who he really was today, but she didn't trust him one bit. Just when Nox was wondering how to proceed, Queenie suddenly held his arm."Nono, I've told you I'd still love you no matter who you are. What are you so scared of?"Nox held her gently. 'Yeah, why must I tell her who I am? So what if I'm not Lord Nox?' Nox didn't say anything more and just held Queenie gently in his arms as they gazed upon the stars.That night, Nox stayed by Queenie's side. It wasn't until dawn almost broke through the horizon when he brought her back to the manor. They ran into Queenie's parents when they got to Queenie's room."Dad, Mom!" Queenie greeted them.George and Yvette said
Early the next morning, Nox came to Queenie's room, but she was still locking herself inside. He looked at the shut door and sighed before going to the living room. Bear showed up at the entrance. "Does the lady know who you are, milord? Is she happy? Excited?""Oh, shut it.""Err… What happened, milord? Is she unhappy?" Bear thought it was weird. Any woman would be beside themselves if they found out the man they loved was the legendary Great Lord of Faeast."She's not happy at all. She's still locking herself in her room. It's like she can't accept the truth." Nox was frustrated."What? She should be cheering, though. Why did she lock herself up?""Maybe that's why she's not like other women."Bear scratched his head. "Man, I can't understand women.""That's enough for this conversation. Where are Bard and the others?" Nox sat down.Bear said, "They went out. I'll call them back in.""Yes, you do that."A while later, Bear, Bard, and Draco came in. They greeted Nox, "Milo
"Families, sects, the military, the clans, and the Four Great Powers… When I get back, I'll make you regret what you did."…Queenie's mind was in turmoil from the moment she knew Nox was the legendary Lord Nox. She couldn't accept the news. After all, Nox was the legend everyone in Faeast worshipped, but now he was the man she loved most. Anyone would be stunned.Seeing their daughter spacing out, George and Yvette said, "What are you thinking, Queenie? Nox is the hero of Faeast and its great lord. Why aren't you happy?""Yeah, Queenie. Nox is the nation's god. It's our family's good fortune that you met him, Queenie," George added.Queenie stayed silent. A long while later, she finally said, "Dad, Mom, stop. I'm not unhappy. I just… I couldn't believe he was the legendary lord."George smiled. "That just means we're lucky.""Yes. I can't believe I was blind enough to look down on him. Oh, I curse myself!" Yvette said with regret. "But now that my daughter is his girlfriend, th
At noon, Nox came to see Queenie, but he ran into her parents at the entrance. "Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, is Queenie inside?""Yes," George said."I'll see her."Nox was about to enter the room, but George said, "Nox, are you angry at us?""Why do you ask?" Nox was surprised."Because we were blind and foolish. We looked down on you, so we're worried…" Yvette mustered up her courage and told Nox about her worries.She continued, "Nox, if you're angry at us, it's fine. You can yell at us, even beat us up, but don't drag Queenie into this. She really loves you."Nox was rendered speechless. "Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, you're thinking too much. I have never been angry at either of you.""Really?" Yvette asked."Yes.""Thank you, Nox. No matter what, we were stupid for not recognizing you. Please don't blame Queenie for this. It wasn't easy for you two to be together. We'd be damned if we caused another wedge between you two." Yvette cried.Nox was smart and knew what they were trying to
However, Queenie shrank away from him as soon as Nox reached out to her. Nox was at a loss for words upon noticing the frightened expression on her face.Queenie curled into herself and blurted, "I'm sorry! I'm just too shocked right now. I can't accept this!""Is it because of my identity? Or me as a person?" asked Nox.Queenie hesitated for a moment before saying, "I don't know. I feel like I'm not worthy to be with you!"When Nox heard her, he hastily said, "Silly girl! What are you thinking?""It's the truth! You are the king of Faeast, while I am just an ordinary girl. How could I possibly be worthy to have a great hero like you to be my boyfriend?" said Queenie."That's not it, Queenie! Didn't you say before that no matter who I was in the past, it wouldn't affect us being together?""That's different! I thought you were just someone extraordinary, but I never imagined you to be the king of Faeast!" Queenie said truthfully.After all, he was Lord Nox! The great hero of F
"Forcing herself on him" would be the most appropriate way to describe Queenie's current action since she suddenly took the initiative. She held onto Nox despite her impatient demeanor. Her legs wrapped around Nox's waist as she clung to him tightly."Queenie, are you sure?" Nox couldn't help but ask upon seeing Queenie so passionate.Queenie hummed in response. Then, her dress slipped off her shoulders, showing off her delicate skin. With her seductive eyes and sweet fragrance, no man could resist her.Thus, the duo began to have sex!George and Yvette were still eavesdropping on the couple's conversation outside the room. After all, they feared that Queenie would reject Nox. That would be a colossal regret! However, they soon noticed something amiss when they heard the ruckus inside. After all, the moans and the passionate murmurs didn't sound like they were squabbling!"George... What is she doing with Nox? Why does she sound so strange?" Yvette asked George when she sensed som
Nox's face was grim. After all, George and Yvette were his in-laws. He couldn't believe George and Yvette would spread the news when he was enjoying his time with Queenie. Now, everyone in Watercloud Villa would know what he just did.Selina smiled and stepped forward upon seeing Nox's displeasure. "Don't blame them, Nox. I'm sure they did it out of happiness."Nox knew what George and Yvette were doing but didn't dwell on it too much.In the next few days, Nox told Bard and Draco to investigate Imperia's matters while he spent time with Queenie. Now that his strength had returned to its peak, it was time for him to appear in the eye of the public.One afternoon, Bard rushed into the room hastily. When he saw Nox, he immediately said, "Lord Nox, Keith is indeed imprisoned in Imperia's Darkwater Penitentiary. Shall we head out?"Bard had been worried sick ever since Keith was captured. Now that he discovered Keith was being held in Imperia's Darkwater Penitentiary, he naturally wan
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