James immediately pulled out the Blade of Justice, and his body vanished. Then, he reappeared in front of Jackson seconds later.Delainey shouted frantically, “Dad, watch out!”Jackson raised his hand and potent True Energy formed in his palm, creating a protective shield to resist James’ attacks. As if he were trying to pierce a leaden plate, James could not penetrate the barrier despite putting in all his efforts.In the same moment, Jackson was also shocked by James’ strength. It took all he had simply to repel James’ attacks.“James, Mount Thunder Sect has no quarrel with the Cadens. What do you mean by this?” Jackson looked him in the eye with a gaze of cold steel.Refusing to answer, James suddenly backed away. He jumped into the air and swung his sword downward.Whoosh!A ten-meter-long Sword Energy materialized out of the Blade of Justice and slashed toward Jackson with destructive strength.“Delainey, get to safety!”Jackson quickly stretched out his hand, pushed De
James was left with no choice.He had to defeat and kill Jackson as his enemy demanded.He steeled himself and leaped into the air with the Blade of Justice as he charged toward Jackson.Keeping a tight grip on the Frost Sword, a cold aura emitted from Jackson’s body and the sword’s blade. In an instant, the surroundings were blasted with a chilly breeze.James appeared in front of him and Jackson raised his Frost Sword to defend against the incoming strike.Clang!The two swords collided, and a terrifying shock of True Energy burst forth from the impact, quickly spreading like ripples in water.James felt the recoil through the Blade of Justice, and his arm went slightly numb. Before he could react, Jackson quickly slid the Frost Sword’s blade along the Blade of Justice, swiftly gunning for James’ arm.James whirled the Blade of Justice and quickly deflected the attack. Then, he circled in place, unleashing another materialized Sword Energy in Jackson’s direction.The Sword E
James attempted to dodge the blades by retreating backward but the Ice Swords’ movements were much faster than James’.He raised his sword to deflect the attacks.Clang!One of the Ice Swords shattered on impact and exploded into shards of ice.The other Ice Swords rushed toward him in a criss-cross pattern, as if they were trying to trap him within a net of deadly blades. James was completely surrounded by the swords and it limited him to only being able to dodge or guard against the relentless attacks.A small misstep caused one of the blades to slice into his arm.In an instant, his injured arm began to bleed profusely.The excruciating pain made it hard for him to hold his sword steady.James did not dare to neglect the wound and quickly performed the strongest Heavenly Breth technique he could muster. Strong True Energy surged throughout his body and into his limbs and extremities. This caused his skin to take on a bronze sheen. “W-Wait… It’s him?!”Atop a distant mount
“Sect Leader!!!”“Dad!!!”Everyone from Mount Thunder Sect was distressed at the kidnapping of their leader.“James, you’re going to regret it if you touch my father!!!” Delainey looked in the direction James was leaving and screeched at him vengefully.Meanwhile, at the highest peak of the mountain range, a bearded old man stood at a cliff's edge and silently observed the fight.However, he did not make any attempts to interfere and watched as James left with Mount Thunder Sect’s leader.After James captured Jackson, he quickly disappeared from everyone’s sight and left Mount Thunder Sect’s territory.James set Jackson down on the snowy mountain peak on another mountain about tens of kilometers away from Mount Thunder Sect’s territory.Cough!Jackson retched and coughed up a mouthful of blood.James glanced at Jackson's pale face which was struggling to maintain its composure.Jackson licked his lips and opened his mouth weakly. “James, Mount Thunder Sect has no grievances
James hurriedly made his way over to the coordinates he received.Using his True Energy, he was able to cover a lot of ground in a small amount of time. In half an hour, he had traveled a distance of more than 200 kilometers.He took out his phone to make doubly sure he was at the right location. He gazed at the villa that stood in front of him.The three-story villa was vast and covered an area of several thousand square meters. From a distance, it looked like a mountain resort.James gripped the hilt of his sword and walked to the villa’s entranceway.He approached the door and knocked lightly.Soon, the door was answered by a man in his 20s sporting a thick jacket and hat. When he saw James, he backed away in fear and shouted as if he had seen a ghost.“James is here! He’s arrived…”His shouts caught the attention of the others in the villa.At once, many people rushed outside.The person in the lead was Lucjan. James walked into the villa’s courtyard, scrutinized the pe
As James looked at the women, he could see that their complexions were good and still in good mental condition. It was evident they had not been tortured in the past few days.“Let them go.”Lucjan shrugged and waved his hand dismissively. “Of course, I can let them go, James. They’re all free to leave any time, but just listen here. You’ve killed Mount Thunder Sect’s leader. I;m sure you’re aware of the implications of killing someone of that status in the ancient martial world?”James went silent and did not reply.Lucjan continued. “The Mount Thunder Sect is highly respected in the ancient martial world. Their sect leader 100 years ago was the Great Grandmaster, and Mount Thunder Sect stod at the helm of all the ancient martial artists. Not to mention, they’re also the main force behind the King. Do you think you can still return to being the Dragon King and Emperor despite all this?Quincy frowned uneasily upon hearing Lucjan’s lengthy monologue. “James… What exactly have you
The women looked at James. All of them appeared concerned and uneasy.James held his breath for a second before replying, “If everything goes smoothly, I’ll be able to return after New Year’s Day.”The Mount Thunder Conference fell on Christmas.It was only a few days away from the new year.The conference would last longer than a mere few days.If everything proceeded as planned, James could return after the new year.If not…James did not dare to think about the worst case scenario because he had no confidence in coming back alive in the first place.Hearing his answer, the women went silent.After a while, Cynthia suddenly broke the silence and said, “James, I’ve already cultivated my True Energy, but I’m still very weak and won’t be of help to you.”“Go back to Cansington. All of you don’t need to concern yourself with what’s happening here. After you return, you can do whatever you need to, but just don’t leave Cansington,” James said softly. He hoped that they’d listen
Only after Quincy and the rest had been sent back to Cansington did James feel slightly more relaxed.He believed that Lucjan would no longer threaten him with the lives of others since he had already consumed the Soul Eating Pill.Lucjan too was incredibly confident that James would continue to work for him.Lucjan stared at James in the villa with admiration and said, “I really like you, James. You’re a very rare gem and you’ve achieved such great strength at a young age. In a few more decades, you’ll be practically invincible. With you by my side, we’ll be able to usher in a new era of unprecedented prospierity!”James asked calmly, “I have no idea what the Gu Sect’s objective is. Would you care to enlighten me about it?”“Is that so?”Lucjan looked at James and replied with a smile, “Most people chase strength and power throughout their lives. It’s simply human nature to be greedy and stand at the top of the world. If it weren’t, there wouldn’t have been so many wars in the p
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