James left with the Blade of Justice.His destination this time was the Mount Thunder Sect.It was almost time for the Mount Thunder Conference. As of yet, he had no idea what would transpire during the conference. He was only aware that there was already friction between the Great Four. During the Mount Thunder Conference, the Great Four would use violence to settle their disputes.James was a Caden, so it was impossible for him to stay above the fray. He would definitely get caught up in it.Aside from that, he was the Commander of the Black Dragon Army, the Dragon King, and the Emperor. He was the country's representative. Furthermore, members of the Gu Sect were the driving force behind the Mount Thunder Conference.He would surely be up against the members of Gu Sect.This time around, the Mount Thunder Conference would undoubtedly be a battleground. The chances of survival were uncertain.He did not know if he would be able to make it back alive.James did not sleep for t
She was no longer the frail and defenseless Thea who allowed people to bully her.“Thea, trust me. I’ll bring back the Callahans. I’ll bring them back even if it means risking my life.” After saying that, he looked at Maxine and said, “Maxine, go back to Cansington with Thea. The situation in the Capital is too complicated and unpredictable, you should stay out of it for the time being.”“I can’t do that,” Maxine objected immediately. “If I go with you, I can offer you advice or strategize with you during a crisis. Besides, you don’t even know much about ancient martial artists. You also have no idea who are the elites among the ancient martial artists. I am somewhat knowledgeable about that. If you take me along, I can assist you.”“Are you aware of what will happen at Mount Thunder this time?” James asked with a grave expression. “The Great Four already had a falling out. During the Mount Thunder Conference, the other three families will team up and attack the Cadens. You’re a mem
Mt. Thunder was distinct from Mt. Thunder Pass in the Southern Plains.Mt. Thunder was located in the East of Sol. The mountain range stretched over 20,000 kilometers, spanning Sol’s entire length. From Sol's map, the mountain range looked like a gigantic, undulating dragon.In the same vein, Mt. Thunder’s east end resembled a dragon's head and thus, it was known as Sol’s Mother Mountain.James left the Capital with the Blade of Justice in hand and departed toward Mt. Thunder’s closest city, Terentville.Aboard the plane, James leaned back against the seat with his eyes closed with his hands tightly clutched around his sword.Soon, the plane landed in Terentville.“Sir, we’ve arrived in Terentville.”James had inadvertently fallen asleep while resting on the plane. He was unaware they had landed in Terentville until a breathy voice tried calling out to him.“We’ve arrived?”“Yes, we’ve landed.” The stewardess nodded at him.She had been keeping a wary eye on James for some ti
Mount Thunder Sect’s previous leader used to be the Great Grandmaster and held great prestige in Sol.It stood to reason that this generation’s sect leader would be just as, if not stronger.James took a deep breath, took out his phone, and called Henry who was stationed far in the Capital.It did not take long for Henry to pick up and answer the call. “Emperor, what orders do you have for me?”James directly ordered him, “I’ll send you an audio recording. Try and run it through the civilian database and see if you can find a match.”Henry said, “Okay, no problem.”James asked, “Have you sent Maxine and Thea back to Cansington.”“Yep. I’ve sent them back and trapped them in a room as per your instructions.”“They’re martial artists so be when handling them, especially Thea. She’s incredibly strong. I’ve sealed their acupoints, but it’ll only hold them back them for a day at most. Once some time passes, the military region’s soldiers won’t be able to stop them if they’re determi
Stella was not able to see James’ face earlier on the plane.However, she finally caught a glimpse of his face when James’ turned to look at her. The moment she recognized who it was, she froze like a deer in headlights.J-James Caden? She served James Caden onboard the flight earlier?!He was the most powerful man in Sol.Her heart skipped a beat, and she began to hyperventilate as if breathing itself were a great ordeal for her.She never expected to meet James on her flight.James was extremely well-renowned.He was Sol’s War God, the Black Dragon, commander of the Black Dragon, the Best Doctor in Sol, the Dragon King of the Southern Plains, and commander of the Red Flame Army.“Hmm? What’s wrong?” James looked quizically at the beautiful woman in front of him.He did not recognize her. Despite their earlier encounter on the plane, he never got a good look at her face. Thus he could not recall who she was.“J-James, Dragon King, Emperor…”Stella’s pretty face was as r
A harsh voice boomed at James as he approached the mountain’s peak. The snow in the sky suddenly coalesced into a humongous snowball and was hurled right toward James.James quickly drew his sword.He raised the Blade of Justice, and the sword illuminated with a bright light. It materialized into Sword Energy that slashed toward the snowball. The snowball exploded sending a flurry of fine snow into the air.James stood on a big tree and looked ahead of him. He spotted an old man standing on a rock. The old man was round-faced and bore a white beard. Dressed also in a white robe, he gave off a cantankerous vibe. The old man kept his hands behind his back while narrowing his eyes at James.“When did a young man with such potent True Energy exist in Sol? Young man, there is still some time before Mount Thunder Conference begins. Mount Thunder Sect is not accepting guests before the conference. As such, you should leave right now.”The old man shouted and gestured for James to l
The mountain peak was relatively flat.As far as the eye could see, the landscape was covered in a blanket of white. This made it feel as though it was not actually nighttime.The old man brought James to the mountain peak, waved his hand, and a burst of force came forth from his palm.The power surged forward, and the block of ice before him slowly started to melt away to gradually reveal a stone table along with several stone chairs.The old man walked over, sat down, and beckoned at James. He pointed to the chair beside him and said, “Young man, no need for stuffy formalities. Sit down.”James walked over, sat down, and looked at the old man curiously. He could not figure out the identity of this mysterious elder.He knew this old man was undoubtedly a member of Mount Thunder Sect, but it was hard to guess exactly who he was.“Sir… who exactly are you?”“Haha…” the old man laughed and his eyes sparkled in glee.“Wait here. I’ll go get us some wine.”As soon as he finished
“What kind of wine is this?” James wore a mystified look as he peered closer at the jade glass.The old man smiled at him and said, “It’s Mount Thunder Snow Lotus Wine. It’s also known as Sacred Snow Lotus Wine.”James could not help but pick up the glass in awe. He swirled around the few drops of wine and sniffed it.A sweet, cloying scent spread in his nose, and he could feel his body’s True Energy respond excitedly to it.“This is amazing,” James exclaimed.After exclaiming in wonder, he proceeded to lift the glass to his lips.Before he could savor the wine, the wine glass was immediately snatched away from his hand.“First, I’ll have to see if you’re worthy of drinking this wine.”James raised his head and saw the old man looking back at him cheekily with James’ glass in his hands.James was captivated by the wine.The wine was extraordinary and a mere sniff made his True Energy react so strongly. If he took a sip then…“Sir, is there a requirement to drink this wine?”
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