James was feeling stuffy. He could feel energy circulating inside his body as if it was on the verge of bursting forth. However, he fixed his gaze on Spencer, trying desperately to remember his every action and every word. In the dungeon… Spencer demonstrated all ten fists of the Blithe Fist of Abomination. Meanwhile, James, unable to withstand any longer, lost consciousness. After a long while, he regained consciousness. Then, he hurriedly stood up as if he was reminded of something. He swiftly walked over to Spencer. Spencer’s head was lowered, and he was sitting in a lotus position. “Master…” James called. However, Spencer remained silent. James approached him and gently pushed him, “What’s wrong, master?” The moment he pushed Spencer, however, he immediately collapsed to the ground. James froze. Then, he hurriedly took his pulse. “What?” James was stunned. Spencer’s heart was no longer beating. He had been dead for several hours. James knelt before Spencer
“Haha… I don’t think so. Didn’t the Grand Patriarch say that he beat Tobias to a pulp twenty years ago?” The men who were looking for James were chit-chatting. Meanwhile, a man was concealing himself on the top of a huge rock. It was James. Hearing their words, he frowned. It seemed that Madelyn’s plan to sow discord between the Cadens and the Blithes went smoothly. Now, both of the families had a falling out. “I have to leave this place at once.” James catalyzed True Energy and glided in the air like a bat. This time, he made sure to restrict the flow of True Energy to avoid making unnecessary noises. Although many people were searching for him, no one found him. Sneaking his way through the passageway, he arrived at the exit safely. However, the place was guarded by the Blithes’ disciples. James frowned. Then, he raised his hand, and powerful energy gushed forward to his fingertip. Whoosh! The energy struck their acupuncture points, which rendered them unconscious
James was stunned by the power of the Blithe Fist of Abomination. He took a deep breath and murmured, “Spencer told me that each fist is stronger than the previous. However, it would be more difficult to master with each increasing level. Even those who possess tremendous potential could spend a lifetime practicing the moves and never learn all ten fists. Regardless, he told me that I can defeat almost anyone as long as I master three of the ten fists.” “The First Fist: Mountain Shaper. This is a low-difficulty move. As long as I have True Energy that’s strong enough, I can use it to catalyze the cultivation method.” “The Second Fist: Mirage,” James murmured. Then, he shut his eyes. The image of Spencer demonstrating the Second Fist appeared in his mind. He could recall his master conjuring up the image of a hundred fists. James sat in a lotus position and entered into a state of deep meditation. He conjured up the image of the Second Fist while chanting its cultivation met
Another voice came. Then, a group of people approached. In its lead was a forty-year-old-looking man who weighed at least 300 pounds. His bushy eyebrows only accentuated his boorish and brutish appearance. “Patriarch Sullivan…” Flynn greeted him with a bright smile. An elderly man was sitting on a rock at the foot of Mount Littleroot not too far away. He was wearing a green suit with slightly oversized buttons. It somehow looked a little out of proportion. His face was shriveled, and his hair was disheveled. “I didn’t expect the Johnstons and Sullivans to come… I’m afraid all of the Ancient Four apart from the Cadens are here,” the elderly man murmured with a grim expression. It was James. After returning to Western Littleroot City, he went ahead and bought an old-fashioned suit. He also created a face mask and disguised himself as an old man. “They all have invitation cards. It won’t be easy for someone like me to sneak into the mountains.” James stroked his beard,
This was the Western Border. Ambitious and power-hungry, the Blithes dreamed of unifying the ancient martial world and ruling over the world. Thus, anyone who ran wild in the Blithes’ territory was unforgivable. If Flynn did not do anything, the Blithes would be the laughingstock of the world if word about the incident spread. He knew that the elderly man before him was a highly skilled martial artist, but he was unafraid. His face darkened, and he clenched his fists. Then, he took a step forward. In the blink of an eye, he had appeared before James. He aimed at his chest and struck. The speed was unrivaled, and the power was immense. No ordinary man would react in time. Even James was somewhat shocked by the speed of Flynn’s attack. However, he was undaunted. After all, Flynn’s attacks would have no effect on him. Flynn was a fourth-rank. Though James did not know what rank he was currently in, Spencer had transferred all of his peak seventh-rank True Energy to him. Ev
James did not wish to concern himself with other issues at the moment. Meanwhile, Flynn swiftly made his way up the mountain too. On the second floor of a villa at the mountaintop… A few guards were kneeling. “Trash!” Enraged, Donovan rebuked them, “You still can’t find James after so many days? How am I supposed to threaten Tobias without him? How am I supposed to intimidate the crowd if I can’t execute him in public?” “Sir, the one who broke into the dungeon was extremely powerful. He defeated all the guards at the entrance and saved James with ease,” one of the guards said. “Get lost, you trash!” Donovan cursed. At that moment, Flynn walked in and greeted him respectfully, “Father.” Glancing at Flynn, Donovan asked, “Are the guests all here?” Flynn replied, “Most of them have arrived. Unfortunately, Tobias hasn’t yet. By the way, a powerful old man appeared at the foot of the mountain. Since he has no invitation card, he tried forcing his way in. When we tried to
In the foyer of a luxurious villa on the mountaintop, Donovan was conversing with a few ancient martial artists. At that moment, a disciple of the Blithe family walked in and knelt, “Maxine Caden has arrived.” Upon hearing this, the foyer fell silent. Everyone fixed their gaze on Donovan. Donovan invited them here to Mount Littleroot for a simple reason ─ To witness how the Blithes would crush the Cadens and proclaim to the world that they are the number one family of Sol. At long last, Maxine has arrived. “Is the show about to begin?” “Are the Cadens not afraid of the Blithe family’s strength?” “Is Maxine here alone? Where’s Tobias?” The crowd murmured. Donovan asked smilingly, “Is Maxine alone?” “Yes.” “Where’s Tobias?” “He’s nowhere to be seen.” Upon hearing this, Donovan’s smile froze. Then, his face darkened, and he walked out of the villa. The others followed close behind. Several hundred people were gathered outside. From afar, a woman walked toward
Whoosh! A figure leap into the air and landed steadily on the ground. Upon seeing the man’s appearance, everyone could feel a shiver down their spine. They all unconsciously took a few steps back. “Tobias…” “He came…” “Didn’t Maxine say that she’s been expelled from the family? Why would Tobias still come?” “Let’s watch the show.” The ancient martial artists were wearing mischievous grins on their faces. Tobias was wearing a black robe with a long sword on his back. Standing approximately ten meters away from Maxine, he looked at Donovan. James, who had concealed himself, released his clenched fists upon seeing Tobias. Then, he observed the situation. “You’re finally here, Tobias.” Donovan dissipated the True Energy in his palm and looked at Tobias. His face darkened, and he said coldly, “I thought we agreed to enter a marriage of state, but look what the Cadens have done. How could Maxine fool around like that before the marriage? Are you taking the Blithe family
The sky was a brilliant blue, accented by white clouds. Vast plains stretched out with rolling peaks, rivers, and seas crisscrossing the expansive land, while an aura of Spiritual Energy permeated everything. This was a new world, brimming with life and vitality, existing independently from the myriad realms.Countless cultivation resources awaited discovery here. Unending adventures beckoned the brave, and limitless opportunities awaited those with exceptional talent.This was the new world James had created, based on the Forty-Nine Daoisms and merged with his own Daoism, to resolve the Leere Tribulation and save countless beings across the myriad realms.In this world, there was no powerful Heavenly Path, no hierarchy of races, no strict rules or oppressions, and no fate governing everything. Instead, actions were judged by karma. Fortune and misfortune, as well as success and failure, were determined by karma.Though it adhered to the principle of survival of the fittest and res
“No wonder,” Lord Goyo finally understood after an extended contemplation.He distinctly remembered that back at the Yin’s Void, Jacopo, the incarnation of Waitara Path’s Soremsia, had abruptly ordered him to move all foundations out of the Dark World. In hindsight, everything now made sense. It was likely that Jacopo had foreseen all of this.Realizing this, Lord Goyo felt a chill run down his spine as cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Despite doubting Jacopo’s identity as an incarnation of Waitara Path’s Soremsia, he had followed his advice. Otherwise, the consequences would have been disastrous.Snapping back to reality, Lord Goyo looked down at the Yang governor and Gladwin from his elevated position.“You fool, do you realize your mistake?”The Yang governor and Gladwin looked up simultaneously, their faces full of fear.“Lord Goyo, I truly didn't notice this. I had no idea when the Dark World was separated.”“Lord Goyo, there is something fishy about this. If James has
At the peak of Mount One in the myriad realms, the Yang Governor, disguised as James, descended with Gladwin. Both looked deathly pale, as if they had just escaped a life-threatening disaster. They were filled with panic.They stopped simultaneously upon arriving beneath a massive platform in a grand dojo.“We need to sort this out first,” the Yang Governor glared fiercely at Gladwin. “Who's going to explain this later, you or me?”Gladwin swallowed nervously. “Of course, it should be you.”“Why should it be me?” the Yang Governor scoffed. “Haven't you always claimed to be Lord Goyo's top confidant and meddled in our alliance's affairs? Now you're chickening out when there's a major issue?”Gladwin's face twitched. “This has nothing to do with cowardice. It's your duty as the leader of the Path Guardian Alliance.”The Yang Governor laughed in exasperation. “You've always been the one gathering intelligence across the myriad realms, boasting that you're better than Yegor from Skyn
That was the first thing he asked after surviving a monumental battle. James patted his shoulder. "The twenty thousand men…" "As long as it's broken," Wyot interjected, staring into the emptiness. "It's a pity the Dark World is gone forever."James wanted to respond, but the other survivors gathered around them. After the battle and the aid of the path source, they had ascended to Path Emperors, becoming top powerhouses in the myriad realms.James nodded, then waved his hand, summoning a path pearl that gleamed with holy light. The light and aura it radiated were enough to make any living being kneel before it.Just as James was about to act, Wyot knelt on one knee, followed by his warriors.James frowned. "Wyot, brothers, you have the right to stand…""We will not be Deified until the Leere Tribulation is broken!" Wyot declared loudly, clasping his fists. His warriors did the same."We will not be Deified until the Leere Tribulation is broken!"Their voices were unified, echo
Then, the Formation of Perception shook violently. When he snapped out of it, he realized that the twenty thousand Doom Race warriors led by Xezal had almost all perished.Among the remaining ones, three were losing their bodies. Hastily, James tossed three path sources into the formation, but it did not stop their bodies from crumbling."Move them out, quickly," urged Zella. "They're under immense pressure inside."James waved his hand and broke the Formation of Perception.Xezal and his remaining warriors—just three of them—appeared in the void. They were tattered and covered in blood. Their hair was unkempt, and they were barely recognizable. These were heroes who had experienced hell.Though wobbling, they stood in battle stances. Their valiance and undying will moved James. He turned his hand and covered them with four path sources, then told them to sit and heal."That's the Doom Race for you. The fact that they survived this titanic battle says a lot about their talent," Z
"Fourth, I have left some treasures for the Yaneiri Clan. They should be enough to establish yourselves in the new world. Fifth, do not be Deified. Never, ever do that. You must keep the Yaneiri Clan safe."Wynton's body contorted, plunging him into further pain. Cracks spread across his skin. "You owe me, James! You owe my clan!" he roared for the last time in his life before crumbling into dust.The light strips that imprisoned him shattered as well, and purple flames lunged at James' light wall, the shockwaves splintering it into fragments before rampaging toward the inconsolable Zella.James flew to Zella, scooped her up, and they took off. The shockwaves from Wynton's self-destruction rapidly spread, obliterating the surrounding formations.But that wasn't the end. Once freed, the shockwave rippled across the Dark World, annihilating everything in its path. Countless universes met their demise.Meanwhile, James protected the remaining Doom Race warriors within the formation,
Wynton was hysterical, but James merely shrugged. “Wynton, they say the last act people do before they die is to be kind. I see none of that in you, and you lost to me.”“And so what?” Wynton roared. “You’re just luckier than me, James! You have a Yin governor as your wife, and she has your back all the time! You would never have come this far otherwise!”James smiled. “Keep going.”“I know you don’t want to owe me any favors.” Wynton glared at him angrily. “You gave me three free attacks to repay me for sparing you in the River of Time.“Now, I’ve given you your children’s past selves back, and you owe me once more. You’re waiting for my terms, aren’t you?”James looked resigned.“Wrong,” Wynton sneered. “I won’t ask for any promises, nor will I give you any chance to repay this debt. Now, you shall owe me a favor you can never repay!”James sensed something was wrong and was shocked. “Wynton!”Wynton, imprisoned, began to burn, flames flickering and licking his body. He roare
"That’s…" The sight of that token filled Wynton with shock. "Y-You’re working with the Shadowborns?""Will you give it to me?" James shot him a threatening look.Wynton shivered, taking a deep breath. Then, a flash of purple light burst forth, and a brilliantly shining mirror flew out from the top of his head.James released Wynton and grabbed the mirror. It resonated with the token, and both items shone blindingly, responding to each other.'It’s true,' James thought. 'The Shadowborn token the master gave me before he left can sense the Nothingness Path Mirror. But why?' Questions swirled in his mind."That mirror will do nothing for you," Wynton said. "I can’t control it, so you can’t either. The only one who can is the Yin governor."He looked at James. "And she’s cleaved in two. Unless you can merge them together, the mirror will not work. However, with just your wife’s half-self, finding Wuia’s current and future selves will be a nigh impossible task."James tucked the mirr
James remained silent. He couldn't muster a response. Now, he finally understood why the Leere Tribulation had been orchestrated and the role his wife played in it.He had initially thought that by destroying the past version of Wuia concealed within the River of Time, he could hurt Wuia. Even if he couldn't stop the Leere Tribulation, he could at least delay it.With more time, he planned to gather additional clues and eradicate all three versions of Wuia, permanently solving the problem. However, his conversation with Wynton had changed his plans.Wynton observed James standing in silence and smirked. "Of course, there's a way to do this."James furrowed his brow.Wynton, brimming with glee, continued, "Kill your wife and the Light Heavenly Path. If they vanish entirely, Wuia will never obtain the Void Spiral. Even if the Leere Tribulation materializes and he returns, his strength will be no greater than before his reincarnation. You'll have enough power to fight him."That was