"Master Crimson!" Nathan gasped as he rushed over to catch Ludwig before he could crash into the ground. The old sorcerer was bleeding from his mouth and nose, his elixir field and meridians destroyed.Dying, Ludwig tried to say something, but he could only open his mouth.Nathan stared at him in shock. "What happened to you, Master Crimson?""He won't die, that's for sure. All I did was cripple him. He's about as strong as an ordinary guy now," said Nox imperiously."What? You took away his powers?" Nathan stared at Nox, wide-eyed."That's correct. He just had to butt in when he should've stayed out," said Nox nonchalantly.The warriors were dumbstruck. They couldn't believe an elder Phantomslayer got crippled that easily. Staring at the weakened Ludwig, everyone decided to shut up."Your turn, Mr. Regal." Nox turned to Nathan, his voice sinister. "Give me the bracelet, and I'll spare the rest of you."Nathan shivered, still staring at Nox. "And what if I refuse?"A sneer esc
No matter the path of sorcery or martial arts, Nox was number one. When the spear was inches away from him, Nox swatted it away like a fly. The spear shivered and missed its target.Nathan leaped into the air and took a different approach, attacking Nox from three different directions, but Nox remained unbudging.He said coldly, "Very well. Since you're a pure martial artist, I'll fight you with martial arts. If you can fend off three blows, I'll spare your family."'He thinks he can defeat a Rank Eight Greater Grandmaster with three blows?'Nathan wasn't the only one who felt insulted. All the Regals' warriors thought this was a bluff."So, we agree? Good. This is the first blow." Nox was a man of his word. Since Nathan was a martial artist who trained his physique to the best of his ability, he would only use his martial prowess to fight him.Nox leaped into the air, charging at Nathan like a cannonball. Nathan let out a roar, swinging his spear in an arc before him. The web of
Nathan was not as talented as Drago, of course. That was why he was only a level one user. After he cast the Acalanatha Technique, his skin was covered in black scales. He let out a roar, condensing all his energy on his steely defense.When Nox saw the black scales, his eyes glimmered. "So, this is your family's ultimate technique? Very well. Let's see if this punch can break through your invincible barrier."The fist charged ahead at speeds faster than the eye could see, and it slammed into Nathan's defenses like a cannonball. The battlefield trembled, and a wave of powerful air undulated around the point of impact.The Regal warriors were forced to retreat, while the weaker ones were heavily injured and bleeding from their mouths and noses.The moment Nox's punch made contact, Nathan's feet sunk deeper into the ground. The soil was covering his ankles. More importantly, the 'invincible' defenses started to crack. He could see the lines, and Nathan was stupefied."How is this… p
Heaven's Peak was one of the seven mountainous ranges in the world. It was more than a thousand miles long and spanned the continent of Eridia. It was also the longest mountain range and covered in snow all year long thanks to how high it was. It was also dubbed Snow Mountains.A private helicopter was slowly flying up the cliff of a steep mountain, its rotor blades stirring up a snowstorm. A few silhouettes clad in thick down jackets were on the helicopter. The helicopter was making its way up to the top of Snowfall Peak.The snow on the mountaintop was a few feet thick, while the mountain stood looming over the snowy expanse."Is that where Grandpa is, Jonathan?" someone asked. It was Joshua. Beside him was his brother, Jonathan."Yes." Jonathan pointed at the approaching peak. "That's where he is.""Then, let's ask him to come out," Joshua instructed the pilot to pick up the pace.There was no one on the top of this mountain. Any wildlife would freeze to death here. Only a bla
The once handsome Regal manor was looking destitute. A gigantic gash spanned half the estate, starting from the entrance and ending in the inner sanctum. This gash was left by Nox, of course.Half the buildings in the inner sanctum were ruined. It was the impact of the battle between Nox and the Regals.A gigantic figure stood unwavering outside the great hall. It was inscrutable and looked straight ahead. The figure was Copperpeak. Nox didn't bring him along for the earlier battle, but things had changed.With Nox taking over the Regals, Copperpeak was now the guard. Within the great hall, Nox was having tea, holding a Phoenix Eye Bodhi Pearl in his hand. He got it from Melania a while ago, and he was fiddling with it.Melania stood beside him like a servant, holding a teapot so she could refill Nox's cup when needed.Suddenly, Nox asked, "Tell me, when's your grandfather coming home?"Melania shivered in fear. "Either today or tomorrow if everything goes right."Nox looked at
After getting the confirmation that Nox would spare them if he got the bracelet, she went to the inner sanctum to talk to her father and clansmen. Nathan almost got killed in battle, and he'd be dead if Melania hadn't pleaded with Nox to spare him.Nathan was lying on a bed with someone tending to him. When Melania came in, everyone turned their eyes to her. A middle-aged man asked, "How are you faring, Melania? Did the bastard hurt you?"Melania was beautiful and voluptuous. When Nox took her away and claimed he would make her his servant, everyone thought it was that kind of servant. They assumed Nox had violated her.Melania answered, "You're reading too much into it, uncle. He did nothing to me.""Really? But that bastard is obviously not the nice kind." The middle-aged man doubted her story."It's true. He didn't do anything to me."No one believed her, but Melania didn't want to waste time dwelling on that. She went to her father's side. "Dad, how are you doing? Feeling bet
"Yeah!"Since everyone was objecting, Nathan said, "Melania, I know you're scared, but your grandfather is coming back soon, and he'll kill the bastard."Melania's heart skipped a beat."Oh, I forgot to tell you this, but I've also called the Southkings.""What? You called the Southkings?" Melania's eyes went wide."Yes. You're their soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Thomas adores you. Of course, I had to tell him. Once they come, that little bastard will die." A cruel smile curled Nathan's lips.The Southkings were part of Faeast's Ancient Four. They were more than a thousand years old and on par with the Woods, the Mousses, and the Berksons.Rumors about the four families were too many to count. No one actually knew how powerful they were. Some claimed they at least had dozens of Legend Realms lurking among them. Some said they controlled Faeast, though they seldom showed themselves.The truth was still a mystery.The fact Melania was marrying Thomas was just because the Regals wa
'The Southkings?' Nox's eyes gleamed. He looked at Melania. "Continue."Melania took a deep breath and held his gaze. "Have you heard of Faeast's Ancient Four?"Nox chuckled, but he said nothing.Thinking he was ignorant of this, Melania continued, "Faeast's Ancient Four refers to the most famous families in Faeast. The four are the Mousses, the Berksons, the Southkings, and the Woods."She carried on, "They've survived a thousand years, and none can compete with their strength. You know of Lady Phoenix, I presume? The beautiful and powerful lady comes from the Mousses, top of Faeast's Ancient Four.""My fiance comes from the Southkings, a family on par with the Mousses," finished Melania, explaining everything she knew about the four families.Nox looked at Melania. "So, you're going to be married off to the Southkings.""Yes. A marriage of convenience, of course. I know what Grandpa is thinking. He wants our family to grow as strong as Faeast's Ancient Four. That's why he matc