Hearing this, Nathaniel’s face paled, and he asked, “Why? Did something happen?” James ordered, “Three thousand mercenaries have surrounded Hope Villa District. I want you to mobilize the entire armed forces and reinforce me. I don’t wish to harm any innocent people, nor do I wish to let a single enemy escape.” “Holy…” Hearing this, Nathaniel was stunned, and he immediately gave the order. Sirens began blaring throughout the Red Flame Army’s headquarters. The Red Flame Army hastily assembled and was prepared to move out. Convoys, armored cars, and helicopters were on the move. At the same time, in Hope Villa District… The mercenaries seized control of the security room and wiped out all security guards. A man full of scars on his face was speaking using a loudspeaker, “Listen up, James. Release Halvor Tuckson immediately and prepare a helicopter for me, or else I’ll flatten Hope Villa District.” “Curses!” James was enraged. “Emperor, we shouldn’t act recklessly. We don’
Outside Hope Villa District… Three thousand fully armed mercenaries surrounded the entire district. The security guards had been annihilated, except for three. They were kneeling on the ground, with guns pressed against their heads. Not too far away, a column of convoys was stopped in their tracks. Thousands of fully armed soldiers were on high alert. A man in a black jacket whose face was covered in scars was standing nearby the security room. Behind him were a dozen men, who were aiming their RPGs at the convoys. James approached. A soldier immediately presented him with his bulletproof vest. However, James waved slightly and politely declined. He walked over to Nott. “Halt.” With a loudspeaker in his hand, Nott yelled, “Take another step and we’ll open fire.” James stopped. A few shielded soldiers hurriedly walked over to James and handed him a loudspeaker. James lightly waved. “I do not need this.” Looking at Nott, James catalyzed True Energy and yelled, “Wh
James said solemnly, “I don’t have a choice. In a short amount of time, many powerful figures called me to warn against escalating the situation and to accept the enemy’s demands. Help me think of something, Maxine.” Maxine had been paying close attention to this incident the moment James called Thea. Then, news came from the Cadens. After hearing of this, she had been thinking of a way to deal with the three thousand-strong mercenaries while suffering minimal losses. Now, she had a general idea of what to do. “James, from what I understand, these mercenaries know that they will be fighting against the Red Flame Army in the Capital. This means that they have no plans of returning alive.” “This is rather problematic.” “They are most certainly risking their lives for money. Before battle breaks out, try demoralizing the mercenaries. Promise them you will reward them with a sum as long as they surrender. Once a few wavers, seize the opportunity and make a breakthrough.” “You
Bringing Halvor with him, James stood twenty meters away from Nott once more.He looked at Nott and some of the heavily armed mercenaries in front of him, then said in a loud voice, “I’ve brought you the person, but the helicopter will take some time to arrive. Besides, it still needs to refuel, and that will take even more time.”While he said that, he unlocked Halvor’s handcuffs and pushed him slightly.Feeling relieved, Halvor sprinted forward. He stumbled several times before he got to Nott’s side.“Where’s Marion?” asked Halvor. “Did he leave the Capital already?”Nott cast a glance at him and did not say a word. He looked at the time.Nine minutes had passed.“There’s only one minute left, James. We'll fight to the death if I don't spot the helicopter within one minute.” Nott's voice rang out.“Bring it over,” James commanded.Soon after, a helicopter approached in the distance. “It’s already here,” said James, pointing at the distant sky.Nott looked up and saw that a
James was sitting in the helicopter, keeping track of the time and surveying his surroundings.About twenty minutes had passed. The helicopter had flown out of downtown and appeared in the suburbs.James believed that the Red Flame Army had already finished deploying within this time. He was also aware that there were satellites constantly monitoring this helicopter.After the helicopter had departed, the Red Flame Army's helicopters moved into position and appeared in the sky above Hope Villa District. There were snipers on every helicopter.The three thousand mercenaries below were already being aimed at.The mercenaries had observed the sky becoming densely packed with helicopters. However, they were not afraid at all. They were already prepared to die when they dared to come, but they did not take any rash actions either.As long as Nott could leave safely, their families would receive the money.At this moment, within the villa district, a horn was sounded.“People that ar
“Greetings and welcome to the midday news, viewers.“This afternoon, the Red Flame Army of the Capital had conducted a combat drill. During this drill, three thousand fully armed Red Flame Army soldiers acted as the enemy and surrounded the Hope Villa District in the Capital.“It was a live fire drill. During the drill, the entire Red Flame Army was deployed. They completed the rescue mission in a very short period of time.“Please stay tuned to our follow-up report on the details of the drill.”…A news story spread throughout the Capital and even the entire country.Today, the Red Flame Army was dispatched. Convoys and tanks were everywhere in the streets, and the entire city was also sealed off. In the sky were countless helicopters. Even combat aircraft were deployed.This caused panic, but immediately after, the news came out.The public then realized that it was a drill.The Red Flame Army quickly cleaned up the battlefield. They dragged away the three thousand corpses a
James smiled and said, “I've known about Mr. Lee for quite some time, and I finally got to meet him today.”The King smiled and asked, “What can I do for you this time?”“It's nothing major. It's just that I've attacked the Tuckson family this time, and there will undoubtedly be a large number of people involved. Besides that, mercenaries appeared in the Capital and were even using military weapons. There’s something fishy about that. I'm afraid there will be a major upheaval in the military region, so I specifically stopped by to give prior notice,” said James.The King nodded and said, “Well, that's to be expected. Go ahead. Abide by the rules regardless of who is involved. It's time for a clean-up and for a significant replacement of personnel. In fact, I've been wanting to take action for a while now, but there haven't been any opportunities. In addition, I was also concerned that if I took action against these people, the Capital would descend into chaos.”Mr. Lee did not say
Outside the Emperor's Mansion…A military vehicle was approaching. James got out of the vehicle, and the guards at the entrance saluted simultaneously. He gave them a small wave before walking straight into the mansion.Maxine and Thea were both sitting in the courtyard.Their relationship appeared to have improved in the past few days. They were chatting without being cold to each other.They were very concerned today. They were concerned that things would spiral out of control on James' side. Fortunately, there were no mishaps.“James.”“Honey.”When James approached, they both stood up at the same time.James walked over and sat down on a chair in the gazebo. “Thea, have you completed all of the preparations for Cansington?” he inquired.“Yes.” Thea nodded and said, “I've already given orders for the God-King Palace's elites to provide their protection covertly.”“Good.” James let out a sigh of relief.“What are you planning to do next?” asked Maxine."First, put on a
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