However, Maxine could not figure it out.“How would I know?” Thea shook her head.She, too, was unsure of Thomas’ intentions.All she knew was that everything was not to harm but to help James.“Is that so? Then, have you ever felt that Thomas is the one behind everything?”“What do you mean?” Thea looked at Maxine.Maxine thought for a while and said, “Le’s start from when James killed the previous Emperor. Once he died, the Cadens and the Johnstons’ conflict began, but they didn’t completely fall out with each other. Shortly after, the Johnstons and Sullivans' paintings were suddenly stolen, causing them to take action against the Cadens. Then, the Lees surfaced claiming that their painting was also stolen, pointing their fingers at the Cadens too.”“What does this have to do with Sir Caden?” Thea asked indifferently.“Haven’t you thought about the possibility the three families didn’t lie, and their paintings were really stolen, and the culprit could be Thomas? His purpose i
Meanwhile, James was fast asleep.On the other hand, Yaroslav was busy running around for help.First, he went to the Johnstons with Madelyn.Hades, the current head of the Johnstons, was seated in the front seat in the living room of the Johnstons’ villa. He was dressed in casual clothes. He held a cup of tea in his hand and took a sip. Then, he glanced at Yaroslav, who was sitting in front of him and said, “Mr. Gabriel, we’re not acquainted. So, what’s the purpose of your visit today?”Yaroslav was seated while Madelyn quietly stood aside.He asked with a smile, “Fire God, you must still be unaware of what the Cadens are up to, right?”Hades was nicknamed the Fire God because of the True Energy he cultivated.He asked casually, “What are the Cadens up to?”Yaroslav said, “James has assumed the title of Emperor.”“I know. It isn’t a big deal. The Emperor is dead, and it’s only natural for the King to push him into the position. However, I didn’t expect it to happen so late,”
Seeing Hades’ expression, Yaroslav struck while the iron was hot and said, “The Ancient Four have already fallen out, and Tobias is pushing James out right now to get rid of the other three families before the Mount Thunder Conference. Tobias has already allied with the King. The Cadens will help the King eliminate dissidents and consolidate his position.”Bang!Hades slammed the table, causing it to break.He said furiously, “Never! The Johnstons will never fall prey to the Cadens! I’d like to see if James has the ability to touch the Johnstons!”An imperceptible smile formed on Yaroslav’s face, and he continued, “Hades, the three families have to unite to protect each other. I came here for the sole purpose of uniting the three families and dealing with James. We must deal a blow to the Cadens by capturing James alive and forcing him to hand over the painting’s secret.”The suggestion slightly tempted Hades.However, he did not agree to it immediately. Instead, he glanced at Ya
The Ancient Four had participated in the battle a hundred years ago.After the victory, they also joined the fight against the Gu Sect. After both battles, they stopped interfering with the world’s affairs.The King of Sol could not control these four families nor restrain them.Despite that, the three families of the Ancient Four wanted to inform him that they wanted to deal with James.After their discussion, the three heads decided to meet the King together.Otherwise, one person alone might not be enough to convince him.Soon, they arrived at Heavenly Palace.However, the King was in a meeting and not around. The three of them stayed and waited patiently.After the King learned that the three family heads had come to visit him, he hurried back after his meeting.The King walked into Heavenly Palace’s living room, took off his coat, and casually threw it to Gloom behind him. He approached the three family heads and said with a smile, “What’s the matter today? This is th
“Mr. Lee, the head of the Johnstons, Sullivans, and Lees have personally visited today, saying they’re planning to deal with James in three days.”“Mhm.” Mr. Lee nodded.The King said, “James was planning to kill Mr. Gabriel. Logically speaking, Mr. Gabriel wasn’t supposed to pay much attention to James. However, James’ strength was exposed. How did it get exposed? I’m sure someone must’ve told Mr. Gabriel, causing him to have his guard up. Thus, he approached the three families’ heads to unite and eliminate James.”Mr. Lee replied, “That makes sense. Do you think we should save him or not?”The King said, “The plan was to let the Ancient Four fight among themselves and exhaust them to give us an opening to get them all simultaneously. Now seems to be a good chance. My guess is that Tobias will step forward to protect James. After all, James is no longer the person he was a month ago.“As for Mr. Gabriel, we never planned to get rid of him so soon. However, James proposed to do it
Although the King knew the three families were planning to attack James during his succession ceremony, he did not warn him.However, he intended to inform Tobias.Yet, he did not plan to relay the message immediately. Instead, he would wait three days to notify Tobias so that he would not have enough time to think and would be forced to make a decision. No matter the Ancient Four’s battle outcome, it would benefit him anyway.James slept in the Emperor’s Mansion and did not get up until the afternoon.He woke up, walked out of the room, and headed to the yard.Immediately, he noticed an unfamiliar, innocent-looking woman about twenty-years-old that was dressed casually in the yard. She held a broom in her hand and was sweeping the fallen leaves on the ground.After seeing her, he suddenly remembered he had promised to allow a young woman from one of the wealthy families to sweep his mansion.He had allowed the woman to work in the mansion to build a good relationship with these
Thomas was the one that founded the Sacred Fire Figs.After absorbing and refining it, one’s True Energy could be converted into True Yang Energy, which was the key to the cultivation method on the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge. However, he had been too busy to refine it.He nodded and said, “Alright.”James waited in the Emperor’s Mansion for it to arrive.Before sunset, the Sacred Fire Figs had arrived.James looked at the red fruits inside a room in the Emperor’s Mansion and asked, “How do I absorb them, Maxine?”Maxine replied, “Just eat it directly and circulate your energy to absorb the energy within it. Your True Energy will slowly transform afterward. These few fruits are enough to transform your True Energy.”James picked one up and put it in his mouth.The fruit looked ordinary, but it felt like fire bursting within his mouth upon biting it. James endured the heat and swallowed it.He felt a hot surge of energy spreading from his throat throughout his body.Ja
The temperature in the room gradually dropped after James restrained his energy. Maxine felt much better and walked over, saying, “James, your True Energy has become much stronger now.”James nodded. “Well, it’s indeed a little stronger. By the way, what time is it right now?”Maxine said, “Seven in the morning.”“Then, I must rush to the military region as soon as possible.”James walked out of the room.In the yard, Thea was still cultivating. She had been working very hard for the past two days. Apart from eating and sleeping, she was cultivating. When James came out, she stopped and walked toward him. She looked at James pleadingly and said, “Honey, can I come with you?”“It’s best you don’t. Those in attendance are from the military, government, and business circles. Why would a woman like you go to such a place? You should stay at home in peace. I’ll be back soon.” James refused.“Fine.” Thea looked disappointed.James turned around and left.Outside the Emperor’s Ma
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