After a brief moment of thought, Zaiden said, “Let’s discuss inside.” Saying that, he glanced at the surrounding Sullivans and ordered, “You’re dismissed.” “Understood.” Then, the Sullivans’ martial artists left. “Please,” Zaiden personally welcomed James in. James did not expect the Patriarch of the Sullivans to acquiesce this easily. He was even prepared to resort to violence if the Sullivans remained tight-lipped. They entered the Sullivans’ mansion. In the living room… A servant served James and the others tea. James looked at Zaiden and said, “I believe it’s time for you to answer my question.” Zaiden remained silent. He stared at James puzzledly and asked, “Before answering your question, I’d like to ask you something.” “Ask away.” Zaiden asked, “Two months ago, you were but an insignificant martial artist. How did you become this strong in such a short amount of time? Did the Cadens steal the paintings from the other three families? Have you unraveled the
The three of them were shocked by Zaiden’s words. “Yes…” Zaiden asked, “He’s too strong. If he wasn’t this strong, he wouldn’t have the ambition to conquer the world.” James knew that Yaakov Johnston, Grand Patriarch of the Johnstons, was 160 years old. Even ordinary people could live up to a hundred years if they pay attention to their health, let alone martial artists. If Callan Maverick managed to escape back then, he would only be around 140 years old now. There’s a possibility that he’s still alive. Seventh-rank a hundred years ago at the age of forty? He had to be a genius. Now that a hundred years have passed, he must have made a breakthrough into the eighth rank. Thinking about this, he took a deep breath. Maxine asked, “What else do you know about Mr. Gabriel?” Zaiden shook his head slightly and said, “He’s a mysterious man. The Sullivans know little about him. I only know that he cultivates True Frost Energy, albeit through a flawed cultivation method. This caus
“Madelyn Gabriel,” a voice came. Madelyn knew that she could not simply head over to the Emperor’s Mansion. So, she got her hands on Thea’s number and gave her a call. Hearing this, Thea froze. James asked, “What’s wrong?” Thea whispered, “It’s Madelyn.” Stunned, Maxine furrowed her eyebrows and wondered, “Why would she call at such a time?” Thea switched the call to speaker mode and asked, “Why did you call?” “Is James there?” “No, he’s not. I can deliver your message to him.” “No, I have to speak with James personally.” Thea looked at James. James said, “I’m right here.” Madelyn said, “Let’s not speak over the phone. We should find a secluded place to meet. After all, informants are everywhere in the Capital nowadays. I don’t want anyone to know that I’m meeting you. Send me a message once you’ve decided on the time and place.” Beep… Thea asked, “Why did Madelyn call all of a sudden?” After thinking, Maxine said, “Yaroslav must have been intimidated afte
It was Delilah Kimberly, daughter of General Kimberly of the Southern Plains, and a famous actress. As far as James could remember, she seemed to be a renowned figure in the entertainment industry. However, he could not understand why she would be here singing in a bar. “Are you acquainted with her?” Maxine asked, seeing James’ expression upon noticing the woman on the stage. “Yes…” James said, “She’s the daughter of a general of the Southern Plains. His father was killed in combat during a mission.” “Oh.” Delilah walked up the stage. She was wearing a revealing dress, through which her white lace bustier top could be seen. The crowd erupted into an uproar. “Delilah!” “Delilah Kimberly!” “Twerk your *ss!” The screams and the obscene remarks reverberated throughout the bar, and the atmosphere was pushed to the climax. However, Delilah only smiled. She began to sing, and it was music to the ears. Then, she finished singing. Just as she was about to leave the sta
James shook his head and said, “We’ll wait and see.” The meeting with Madelyn was a matter of great significance. He could not mess things up for something as trivial as this. On the stage, Delilah hurriedly got up. She lowered her head and apologized profusely. However, Habib could not care less. Things were the way he wanted. The lower Delilah hung her head, the louder the shouts of the crowd were. Habib reached out and grabbed Delilah’s dress. In an instant, her dress was torn apart. Her fair and delicate skin was exposed for all to see. Panicking, she hurriedly covered her body. “Hahaha!” “What a nice figure.” Seeing this, James could no longer restrain himself. He leaped from the second floor and landed steadily on the stage. His feet landed, and the stage shook slightly. “What?” The crowd was dumbfounded. What the hell? Did he just leap from the second floor? James was wearing a large-sized jacket and a black cap. After all, he was trying to cover his trac
After hanging up the phone, James helped Delilah up and said, “Let’s go.” “Mhm.” Delilah nodded and left the bar alongside James. Meanwhile, Maxine followed close behind. After leaving the bar, James pulled his phone out and called Madelyn. “I’m sorry, the number you have dialed is not available.” James frowned. “Huh, weird…” Maxine said, “The dynamics in the Capital are complex. All families and forces have informants everywhere. It’s only natural for her to be extra cautious. After all, she’ll be dead if she’s discovered. Let’s return for now and wait for another opportunity to show itself.” James did not think much about it. Looking at Delilah, he asked, “Have you eaten?” Delilah shook her head. James brought her to a nearby restaurant and requested a private room. In the private room, James asked, “What happened? How did you end up singing at a bar?” Delilah was still wearing James’ jacket. Taking a sip of a glass of warm water, she said, “My family went ban
“How long more do you need?” “A day or two perhaps.” “Hurry.” After briefly conversing with Blake, James hung up the phone. Soon, he arrived at the military region. Along the way, the soldiers saluted him. In the Emperor’s office in the military region… James was sitting on a chair with a few one-star generals standing before him. He scanned them and asked, “Who was the one in charge of the Red Flame Army after the previous Emperor’s death?” Nathaniel took a step forward and said, “That would be General Micah.” “Tell him that I’d like to see him,” James said. He scrutinized the information he obtained about the generals of the Red Flame Army. Braxton Micah was a fifty-five-year-old three-star general. “Understood.” “You’re dismissed.” James waved, and the generals left. However, Nathaniel remained. James glanced at him and asked, “Is something the matter?” Wearing a smile, Nathaniel asked, “Sir, do you intend to weed out the remnants of the previous Empe
Braxton Micah was not in the military region at the moment. After receiving notice, he immediately made his way there. In just half an hour, he appeared before James. “Sir…” He was sweating profusely on the forehead. James looked at the man before him. He was a three-star general and second-in-command of the Red Flame Army. After the previous Emperor’s death, he was temporarily made in charge of the Red Flame Army. “General Micah…” James looked at him. “Your orders, sir?” Though sweat beaded on Braxton’s forehead, he did not dare wipe them off. James asked, “General Micah, which city do you think is the safest in Sol?” Without the slightest bit of hesitation, Braxton said, “The Capital.” “Yes, the Capital, the city which the Red Flame Army is in charge of. But why do I hear that there have been many incidents ever since the demise of the previous Emperor?” James’ nonchalant attitude sent a shiver down Braxton’s spine. He asked, “S-Sir, what are you referring to, may
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