James had a sinking feeling that his grandfather, Thomas Caden, was still alive. However, there was no way he could prove or confirm his suspicions.Since Thea was close to his grandfather, naturally, the two must have been in contact at some point.“Thea, please. I need to hear the truth.” James reached out his hand and placed it on Thea’s shoulder.Thea looked at him and nodded sheepishly, “You’re right. Grandpa is still alive. I did contact him before we came here, but only once. I couldn’t reach him when I tried to contact him the second time. I really don’t have a clue about his current whereabouts.”“Why did grandpa plan the ordeal in Mount Arclens and fake his death? Who is he trying to deceive?”“Honey, I really don’t know… Grandpa was the one who brought me to Mount Arclens. I don’t know what he was trying to do. He told me after we arrived there that he was looking for the Sacred Fire Fig. While looking for it, we encountered a hundred-year-old fire snake. Grandpa killed
“Good morning, Soleans. Thank you for tuning into Sol's Morning News Channel.“This morning the King of Sol held a meeting in the General Assembly Hall. Let’s take a look at some footage of the meeting.”In the video, the King was dressed in a black suit with his hair combed back neatly. He faced the camera and announced, “Some time ago, the Emperor who also held the position as commander of the Red Flame Army, committed a serious crime and was stripped of his title. After long and careful consideration from all members of the parliament, James, the commander of the Black Dragon Army, has now been appointed as the new commander of the Red Flame Army.”The footage also clearly showed the three parties stamping their seals on the official appointment document.The news shocked the whole nation.“What happened?”“Why did James suddenly become the commander of the Red Flame Army?”“Wasn’t he demoted?”“Is this his comeback?”All major military and tabloid forums were discussing t
Many influential figures of the Capital were standing in front of their expensive cars, waiting for an opportunity to meet James.A beautiful and curvy woman who radiated a brilliant atmosphere in her 20s walked over and greeted James with a bright smile. “We meet again, James.”It was none other than Yuna, the chairman of Longevity Pharmaceutical in Cansington. After their company was forced to withdraw from Cansington, she returned to the Lawsons in Capital.After finding out about James’ appointment as the new Emperor, she went out of her way and dressed up specifically to meet with him. She put on her best business smile and acted as if she were good friends with James.James glanced at Yuna and smirked. “Yuna, right? I remember you. When Thea came to you for help, you deliberately the situation more difficult for her and put the Callahans in a crisis.”Hearing this, Yuna’s smile immediately evaporated from her face. Her eyes went wide with shock and embarrassment.She hurr
Hearing this, Matthew quickly returned to his feet and stood beside James. He bowed and implored him humbly, “Dragon King, Emperor, no, Dragon Emperor. The Hendersons have prepared a banquet to celebrate your appointment as the Dragon Emperor. We would be extremely honored if you would grace us with your presence.”“Matthew, are you blatantly trying to bribe me? As the Dragon King of the Southern Plains and the commander of the Red Flame Army, my conduct must set an example for others. As a courtesy to your earnestness, I’ll treat it as if you were drunk today and were spouting nonsense in your drunken stupor. If you ever do such a thing again, I’m sure you’re already aware of the consequences that follow.”James narrowed his eyes as he let his warning hang over Matthew.Matthew’s face was dripping with sweat from the fear he felt.James gradually made his way through the sea of rich and influential people.The other wealthy figures enthusiastically greeted him one after another.S
Sitting on the sofa was an old man with short white hair in a neat haircut.“Wh-What brings you here, sir?” Yaroslav, also known as Mr. Gabriel, cautiously asked.“How could I not be here for something as major as this? You’d already be beheaded and dead on the ground if I hadn’t come.”“Sir, are you referring to James?” Yaroslav was taken aback for a moment. Then, Mr. Gabriel immediately continued. “I know the King wants to eliminate me so that people from our faction will reveal themselves in the ensuing chaos. However, he doesn’t want to make any bold moves. That’s why he’s using James as his sword. Be that as it may, I doubt that James is capable of doing anything.”“Is that so?”The old man looked at Yaroslav and asked flatly, “How do you compare with Donovan Blithe?” Yaroslav replied hesitantly, “We’ve never fought against each other personally, but I’m probably not a match for him since he has mastered the Blithe Fist of Abomination.”“Exactly, you’re no match for him.
The seven or eight generals stepped forward and greeted James one after another. James nodded lightly in response to them.Under the guidance of several generals, James entered the Red Flame Army base.As soon as he entered, he saw the countless soldiers training.They quickly stopped and saluted upon seeing James approaching.James gently waved his hand.Nathaniel walked over with a smile. “Emperor, I’ve prepared the detailed information about the Red Flame Army overnight and placed the documents in your office. You can head over and look through them to understand the army's situation whenever you like. I’ve included everything, including the number of soldiers, annual military expenditures, equipment status, and the number of soldiers scouted from different military regions annually.”James nodded and said, “Alright. Good job. By the way, prepare a name list for me of all the personnel in the Red Flamy that are above deputy commander rank in detail.”“No problem.” Nathaniel
He definitely could not use the Red Flame Army to investigate or ask the King for assistance since he did not want him to know about his following plans.On the other hand, there were several unofficial channels he could put to use, including Jay’s intelligence network, the Dark Castle, the God-King Palace, and the Dragon Palace.The intelligence network of the Red Flame Army must not be used to investigate.Unfortunately, Jay’s intelligent network had not penetrated the Capital.Meanwhile, the Dragon Palace had only been established not too long ago, and they were mainly based overseas,The only two that he could rely on were the Dark Castle and God-King Palace.Compared to the God-King Palace, James had more trust in the Dark Castle.He took out his phone and called Blake.The call connected quickly, and Blake’s hoarse voice sounded from the phone. “James, it’s only been a few days. How could I possibly get a result so quickly? Give me a few more days!”James replied calmly,
The Callahans were shocked by the news that Tommy had shared.Lex and Howard took out their phones simultaneously and searched for the news.Their jaws dropped as they watched the morning news.“Hurry up. Call and gather the whole family. I need to hold a family meeting,” Lex immediately gave an order.Howard quickly headed to do as told.In less than half an hour, all the family members were gathered in the Callahans’ villa.Howard, John, and Benjamin’s families were present.“Dad, what happened?” Gladys, who had heavy makeup on and wore a branded dress, sat down with dissatisfaction. “I already invited some other ladies to play poker together.”Since the rise of Thea, Gladys’ status in the Callahans had been growing continuously.Benjamin’s status had also improved.In the past, he never had the guts to say anything during family meetings, but this time, he asked, “Dad, did something happen for you to call everyone here?Lex asked excitedly, “Benjamin, Gladys. Is Thea stil
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