“It’s my fault.” Thea hurriedly said, “If I didn’t mistreat you from the very beginning, Quincy wouldn’t have seized the opportunity and followed you to the Southern Plains to take care of you when you were injured. She wouldn’t have entered your heart in the first place. It was my fault. I failed as a wife.” Thea blamed herself. She could not see James’ care and concern for her. Sometimes, one did not know what they had until they lost it. “Darling, I’m not trying to blame you. At that time, she took care of you without asking for anything in return. If it was me, I would have fallen for her too. However, you rejected her advances because you still have me in your heart. So, I kept lending you my aid in the hopes that you would return to me.” Thea was getting agitated. James said softly, “Let’s leave this for some other day. It’s getting late and we should sleep. Tomorrow morning, I’ll return to the Capital with Maxine. I’ll try asking the King about Mr. Gabriel and visit
Quincy burst into tears. However, unwilling to let the others hear, she buried herself under the blanket. On the balcony of another room… Wearing a thin set of pajamas, Maxine was staring at the pitch-black sky, daydreaming. Although there was another room between hers and James’, she could hear the commotion in his room. After all, a martial artist like her possessed good hearing skills. Her expression was calm. In fact, there was even a slight hint of relief. Pensive, she stood on the balcony and stared at the sky. The night passed silently. It was an eventful night for many. James, on the other hand, slept soundly. By the time he woke up, it was already morning. Thea was still sleeping. Looking at the woman laying beside him, a smile crept up on James’ face. Though he carefully tried to get up, he still woke Thea up. “You’re awake, Darling.” Thea opened her eyes. “Mhm.” James said as he was getting dressed, “I have to return to the Capital as soon as possible
At the Capital Airport…A man and a woman walked out. "James, let's part ways here. I'll get back to the Cadens’ mansion as quickly as I can and tell Grandpa what happened at Mount Littleroot." Maxine paused and looked at James. She continued after a moment, "Don't you worry. I won't say a word about the strength you have right now." "Okay." James nodded, gave it some thought, then added, "After I'm done with the tasks at hand, I'll pay a visit to the Cadens’ Mansion as well."James' visit to the Cadens' mansion this time was to investigate Tobias. He was curious about his personality and the details of the incident that occurred thirty years ago.Even though he had heard some of the inside stories from Thea, all he knew was what she had said. To find out if they were true, he needed to confirm with Tobias."Bye.” Maxine waved her hand, turned, and walked away. She casually flagged down a taxi on the side of the road, got in, and drove off.James watched as she left. Soon
Tiara looked at him with tears in her eyes and asked, “Is…Is that true?”“Yes.”With pride written across his face, the man nodded and said, “With the power and influence of the Henderson family in the Capital, it’s quite simple to hire a few experts from another country. Don’t worry, your grandmother will be alright. It’s only minor surgery. It will be over in a few minutes once the experts show up.”“Th-Thank you.” As if she were clinging to her last shred of hope, Tiara kept expressing her gratitude.“Many thanks, Mr. Henderson. We wouldn't know what to do if it weren't for you. Not only did you make the necessary arrangements with the Healthstone Hospital, the best hospital in the Capital, but you also got in touch with foreign experts.”“Tiara sure is lucky.”“After she marries into the Henderson family, she’ll be able to experience unimaginable wealth and high honor.”“Matthew and Tiara are truly a match made in heaven.”The Youngblood family members present were all gush
“What are you looking at?” Matthew scoffed. “Who do you think you are to pursue Tiara when you look like that?”“James, you…please don’t take this to heart,” Tiara said softly, her head hung low.The marriage arrangement was made solely by her mother.Before, her mother had tried to get her to return and get engaged to Matthew, but she was always in Cansington. She had only recently returned when her grandmother was critically ill.Only she and her father were aware of what had occurred in Cansington. The rest of the Youngblood family was completely unaware.James gave a small wave of his hand and said, “I’m simply here to see the patient. She’s in the ward, right? I’ll go take a look.”“Yes. She’s inside.” Tiara had a smile on her face. “I’ll show you in.”James' identity was unknown to the others, but Tiara was aware of it. He was not just a skilled ancient martial artist; he was also a brilliant doctor. Her grandmother might be saved if James was willing to help.“What are y
Dr. Wallace was the chief physician of Healthstone Hospital and an authoritative expert. Even on a global scale, he had a modest amount of reputation, but right now a brat was looking down on him.“I’m not qualified to know that yet? What audacity. Brat, which foreign medical school did you graduate from? Who was the medical professor you studied under?”Dr. Wallace frequently participated in academic exchanges, and he was somewhat familiar with all of the medical professors who had some standing internationally. He looked at James with disdain and said, “Can’t say it, can you? You must have graduated from some lousy medical school, huh?”James slightly furrowed his brows.Zigmund was also concerned that James would erupt in rage. “Dr. Wallace, just let him take a look,” he said.“Take a look? If something goes wrong, who will bear the consequences? You?” Dr. Wallace scolded loudly. “I’ll take care of it,” said James.“Who do you think you are? You’ll take care of it? How wou
James sat on a chair in the corridor, ignoring everyone else's taunts and sarcastic remarks.He had no idea how Gloom would notify the director. Still, he knew that Gloom would definitely find a way. As long as the director was at the hospital, he would undoubtedly arrive in five minutes.Tiara stood in front of him with her head bowed. “I’m sorry, James, for causing you trouble,” she apologized in a soft voice.James gave a small wave. “It's not a problem,” he said.Matthew was irritated by Tiara's attitude toward James. She would have been engaged to him already if it were not for her grandmother's critical condition, but she was now flirting with another man.He was immediately enraged and approached them. “You asked to speak with the director, huh? I'm eager to see if you can actually summon the director today,” he snapped.Matthew was unaware of James' background and identity. He had not, however, encountered this individual within the Capital's nobility.Nevertheless, he w
After a few seconds, he regained his composure and walked over quickly. “Director, I’m sorry. I’ve made a mistake. I was oblivious and overlooked an important figure, but I was only acting in the patient's best interests. Please… Please don’t fire me.”“You good-for-nothing. You're only causing me problems.” Carl raised his hand and was about to give him a slap.“It’s alright. Forget about it,” James said nonchalantly.Carl stopped right then.James asked, “Can I now go inside and see the patient?”“Yes, you can. You certainly can.” Dr. Wallace kept nodding his head.“I’ll arrange for someone to be your assistant right away,” Carl said promptly.James waved his hand slightly and said, “There’s no need. I can handle it on my own.”He walked straight into the ward as he said that.Outside the ward, the Youngblood family members were staring at each other, perplexed.“Who exactly is that brat?”“He seemed to be quite capable. Even the director of Healthstone Hospital treats him
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