Nox boarded the private jet and turned to scan the group before closing the door.The aircraft eventually took off from the runway, marking the beginning of his battle.…Nox had been napping on his seat since he boarded the jet.He used to reign over Imperia. His status as Supreme Lord intimidated the major powers at that time. He was ready to reclaim what was rightfully his.Augustus sat beside him silently while Bear and Bard took the seats behind them.It would take about three hours to arrive in Imperia departing from Riverton.The time flew by. A while later, the aircraft entered Imperia.Tall buildings dotted Imperia, the country's largest economic hub and political stronghold."We've arrived, milord," Bear exclaimed excitedly as he looked out the window. They used to follow Nox wherever he went and into war, and they were honored to serve him. However, things had changed as Imperia was now under Lady Phoenix's reign.Opening his eyes, Nox stared at the familiar cit
Augustus roared as he swung Dragonflight.Sword energy swished through the air and charged toward the invisible enemy's direction. The energy exploded one after another when they hit surfaces.Nox raised his hand to stop Augustus before the young man could take further action. "Stand down, little one."A hint of unwillingness flashed across Augustus' youthful face, but he obeyed.Nox scanned his surroundings confidently, golden light gleaming in his eyes. "I'm not going to repeat myself, so listen carefully. Reveal yourself right now, or I'll make you regret it."At that, he took a step forward. His aura shook the earth under their feet."I expected nothing less from the Great Lord of Faeast," a sinister and husky voice teased.At that moment, the ground below them split, and eight people, all dressed in black robes, emerged from the crack.Their intimidating aura indicated they were Legend Realms. Yet, their black robes covered their faces, hiding their appearance from Nox's g
It seemed that no one had expected that Nox would kill someone, let alone a master in the Legend Realm.Nox stood firm, and his gaze was icy as he declared, "Anyone who dares to blatantly divide Faeast's territory deserves to be annihilated!"Realization struck the others.Indeed, the lanky man who Nox had just killed did hint at the desire to cause division earlier by saying that Nox could separate one part of the land and keep on with his status as a lord and marquis as long as he left Imperia.Therefore, as the Great Lord of Faeast, Nox undoubtedly would kill him after hearing his statement.Now that the other seven masters had witnessed their comrade getting killed by Nox, they all trembled in fear."Lord Nox, we respect and look up to you, but we are compelled by the power of the emperor's order to stop you! Please leave Imperia for the sake of Faeast's 5,000-year-old reign and Four Great Powers!" Another elderly man came forth and spoke.Nox burst out laughing."You're su
In the blink of an eye, two of these eight Legend Realm masters who came to stop Nox from entering Imperia perished.The remaining six masters were all petrified.After all, a martial arts practitioner would be known to have achieved divinity once they entered the Legend Realm.Divinity was the peak of cultivation, and it could only be attained after decades and even hundreds of years of practice.But now, two of the Legend Realm masters were killed by Nox and Augustus in a snap. Although they were merely Beginner Legend Realms, they were still masters."Lord Nox, could it be that you want to defy the emperor's order and betray Faeast?" Another elder questioned Nox."Betray?" Nox scoffed."You think you have the right to mention that word? I am a Faeastian. I am and will always be a part of Faeast. I have been guarding the lands of Faeast all my life! How dare a bunch of insignificant lots like you mention betrayal in front of me?"As Nox spoke, an unparalleled murderous intent
At the end of the art lay the climax of the source.Such was the Technique of Arts, one of the Eight Techniques Nox had mastered.Gazing at the large pit before him and the Legend Realm masters who had perished, Bear exclaimed, "Milord, your cultivation has finally returned to its peak!""Oh, what do you know? Nox has yet to wield the last two techniques! Besides, everyone on earth will die if he unleashes all eight techniques."Augustus' eyes gleamed with admiration as he looked at Nox ardently.As someone who looked up to Nox the most, he had regarded Nox as his lifelong hero since childhood.That was also the reason why he had been following Nox."You're right, kid. No one can stop Lord Nox if he unleashes all his eight techniques!"Crowned as a lord in Mystia, Nox had shocked the world with his Crowning Eight Techniques.He had unified the families, sects, and countless clans that had been scattered for thousands of years.Unexpectedly, all forces in Imperia came to stop
Aphrodite resembled an ancient empress, clad in a majestic golden robe and crowned with a phoenix coronet.Her breathtakingly beautiful face made her even more of an empress.A flame emblem at the center of her brow added an eerie touch to her appearance."He has come to Imperia?" Aphrodite asked slowly."Yes. And our three families have already dispatched eight Legend Realms to intercept him..." the silver-haired elder from the Mullers, who was leading the group, replied."Eight? You three families underestimate the former Great Lord of Faeast too much! Forget eight. Even if you sent eighty, it would still be courting death!" Aphrodite chuckled.At these words, the faces of the three people from the Mullers, the Heffersons, and the Geoffreys, respectively, darkened."Lady, what should we do now?"Aphrodite replied coldly, "You acted on your own to stop him from entering Imperia, but now you're asking me?"The three people immediately apologized. "We are sorry. We were mistake
When Aphrodite uttered these words, a trace of worry appeared on her face.Back then, Nox was unrivaled in Imperia as the Great Lord of Faeast. Though he was currently in a "fallen" state, he still had a large number of followers.It was simply unrealistic to eliminate all of his followers! Once they discovered that the renowned Lord Nox was still alive, it would be like a spark that would spread like wildfire.Cardinale Mousse smirked sinisterly. "Don't worry. He won't dare!"Aphrodite was puzzled. "Why?""Because he's the Great Lord of Faeast! Therefore, he would never provoke civil unrest in Faeast! If he were to rebel, he would have returned to Imperia with an army on the day you ascended to the throne instead of waiting until now!"Cardinale chuckled mysteriously as he spoke.Upon hearing this, Aphrodite seemed to understand something.Back then, she had poisoned him, and she had also seized his throne. If he didn't retaliate then, how could he now?"But regardless, his r
Upon hearing Nox suddenly express a desire to "go home" and take a look, Bear stood up in surprise and asked, "Milord, didn't you say before that home was meaningless? Why do you suddenly want to go back now?"Ever since Nox left home at the age of five, he had never returned to the Greenshade estate.Even after becoming the foremost figure in Faeast, Nox had never returned.He harbored hatred in his heart. He resented his father's heartlessness. Even more, he resented them for driving his mother out of the family.Nox's sworn brothers knew that he and his mother depended on each other after being driven out of the Greenshade estate.His mother, frail and often ill, ultimately worked herself to death.From the age of eight, Nox began wandering and became a beggar. It wasn't until he was nine that his master took him to Mystia.A chill emanated from Nox as he reflected on the past."I want to go home just to see my grandmother," Nox said softly while looking into the distance.
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