Selina looked at Queenie with a complicated expression. After some time, she asked, "Nox, what's her name?"Nox thought for a moment before replying, "Queenie.""What a beautiful name," Selina said. Then, she added, "I don't know why, but I'm starting to envy her..."Nox understood what Selina meant, and he remained silent."Alright, I should go now. After I settle matters of Blathanna Sect, I will accompany you to Grave Mountains to find the Curseland Five." Then, Selina left.…At Blathanna Sect, the girls had been gossiping ever since Nox and Selina left. No one knew who Nox was, and they were even more puzzled when they saw Selina, who was usually cold and aloof, being so kind to a stranger.As they were guessing Nox's identity, only one person remained silent as she sat alone on the stone steps at the entrance of the Blathanna Sect. She was Felicia, the Demoness of Poison.She didn't feel awkward because of Nox's identity but because she realized the man she loved turned o
The two demonic figures were Bryn and Brady Green, sent by Grandma Cobra. Cursebugs were implanted in their bodies since they were just children so that the bugs would be fed on their blood. The two children whose bodies nurtured the cursebugs grew up to look just like monsters. They had the bodies of children, but their strength should not be underestimated, especially since the cursebugs in their bodies would excrete poison that could instantly kill with a single drop. After they departed, they began their search for Nox. As of this moment, Selina had returned to Blathanna Sect. After a simple debrief on everything that had to be done in the sect, she prepared to accompany Nox on his trip to Grave Mountains. Many of the ladies in the sect were confused. 'Why is the sect master suddenly heading to Grave Mountains as soon as she leaves seclusion?'Despite the questions in their minds, they dared not ask one of them. Once Selina had finished giving out instructions, she r
After walking into the Blathanna Sect, Nox told Selina, "I leave Queenie in the care of your sect during this time."As Nox had to head to the Grave Mountains, his best option was to leave Queenie in Blathanna Sect's care."Don't worry. We will absolutely take good care of her."Selina then turned to look at the three elderly ladies standing next to her as well as Felicia."Listen up, the four of you. While I'm gone, you must take good care of Queenie. Remember. If anything happens to her, you will not be seeing me again while alive."The four ladies all understood just how important Queenie was to Nox. Thus, they immediately nodded in unison. "Don't worry, Ms. Selina. We will.""Good."After Queenie was settled in, Nox and Selina started to prepare for their journey to Grave Mountains."Jeb, you'll also stay here to take care of Queenie," Nox said to Jebediah all of a sudden."Huh? Am I to stay as well?"It was evident Jebediah was not willing to stay behind."Yes, you'll b
"Scoundrel! Who are you? How dare you intrude upon the Blathanna Sect? Do you have a death wish?"Selina let out a furious roar as she raised her hands, ready to kill the intruder. "Selina, stop!" Nox called out to Selina. Murderous rage as cold as ice flashed in her eyes when she was told to stop. "Nox, this scoundrel dares to blatantly spy on us. Why should I not kill him?"He ignored her. Instead, he kept his eyes trained on the heavily injured Bryn as he asked, "If my guess is right, you must be the spy sent by Curseland Four, right?""W-What if I am?"Bryn knew he was definitely going to die, but there was not an ounce of fear in his eyes. "That means they know I'm going after them, yes?" Nox shot back. "That's right. From the moment you exterminated the Flames, we were united in alliance. Even if I die here today, Curseland Four will not have mercy on you!" Bryn viciously spat through gritted teeth. "You fool! Death is knocking, and you still have the nerve to boa
Meanwhile, at the Mullers' territory in Grave Mountains…After the Flames' demise, the Mullers, the Vines, and the Greens had forged an unbreakable alliance. Furthermore, the heads and elders of these clans were now taking refuge in the Mullers' territory. They were determined to kill Nox, seeking vengeance for the Flames and the Curseland Demons.The atmosphere was heavy with tension in the large and spooky Mullers Hall. The elders of the three clans, along with the respective clan heads, filled the hall. At the very center sat the Mullers' clan head, flanked by the Vines' clan head and Grandma Cobra from the Greens. At Grandma Cobra's feet was a giant python, its venomous fangs bared."Cobra, it's been two days now. How come we haven't heard back from your men?" Vince asked, who was covered in runes and clad in animal hides."I also have no idea what's taking those two morons so long to report back!" Grandma Cobra shot back in a shrill voice."Do you think that outsider br
"Bryn, tell me, what did that brat say before letting you go?" Grandma Cobra asked all of a sudden.Bryn, who was kneeling on the floor, replied, "H-He also mentioned presenting a gift to everyone."Everyone was puzzled as to what the gift could be.However, as soon as these words left Bryn's mouth, he let out a sharp and agonizing scream.At the sight of this, the clan heads and elders all turned pale and rose to their feet immediately.A lotus mark appeared in Bryn's eyes; the next moment, his whole body burst into golden flames. These flames appeared out of nowhere, burning him inch by inch from the inside out. Despite him rolling on the floor and wailing desperately, the flames remained inextinguishable. It was as if these flames were not ordinary fire but divine fire itself.In the end, amid his piercing screams, his body was burned to nothing, leaving no trace of bone or ashes behind.Seeing a living person burned to nothing as if he had never existed, the other clan hea
Seeing the sudden smirk on Nox's lips, Selina, who was sitting beside him, could not help but ask, "Nox, what are you smirking at?""Nothing. Just squashed an ant a moment ago," he replied casually. To him, Brady's death was as insignificant as squashing an ant, so he did not need to explain further.The car continued its journey toward Grave Mountains in the southwest.Grave Mountains had always been one of the main tourist destinations in the southwest. Thanks to its pristine forests and awe-inspiring scenery, it had long attracted tourists from afar for sightseeing and recreation.Indeed, along the way, Nox and Selina could see tour buses passing by one after another.According to Selina, of the Curseland Five, the Mullers, the Vines, the Greens, and the Pearsons all lived in Grave Mountains. Moreover, the whole Grave Mountains were under the control of these four clans.Just as their car was about to reach the entrance to the Grave Mountains, it ran into a traffic jam up ahea
Seeing Nox take to the air, all the strength left the man's legs. "H-He can fly? Is he a god?" he gasped.Selina smiled as she also took to the air, fluttering toward the other end of the broken bridge. The man couldn't believe what he was seeing. He quickly went down on his knees and put his hands in a prayer. "Gods. They're gods…"The other tourists were in disbelief at the scene of Nox and Selina flying across the bridge. They called them gods, taking pictures while they could. Alas, it was too late. Nox and Selina had disappeared.The Grave Mountains spanned the whole of the southwest's borders. The remaining Curseland Four clans were not the only natives; beasts and bugs were roaming about. Some even claimed archaic humans still lived here, but no one had ever caught sight of them.Nox and Selina were flickering through the forest, charging into Grave Mountains."We're almost at their turf!" Selina was behind Nox.Nox kept his eyes forward. "Good. I might let them live if th