Hearing Callan being mentioned, James could not help asking, “Is Callan still alive? Is he still the current Supreme Commander of Gu Sect?”Lucjan smiled but did not answer James’ question. Instead, he changed the topic. “James, I’m expecting a lot from you. I believe your strength and talent will reach their full potential if you join me.”“You drive a hard bargain. Fine, I’ll join you.” James nodded after hesitating a moment.Lucjan laughed and clapped his hands together gleefully, “Atta boy! Come, drink.”Aphrodite and Venus quickly poured out the wine for the two men.They had a grand feast, but James ate silently throughout the meal without saying much.After eating, he returned to his room along with Aphrodite and Venus.A middle-aged man downstairs turned to Lucjan. “Sir, is James really someone we should trust?”Lucjan paused for a moment before he replied, “He killed Mount Thunder Sect’s leader, Jackson, to save his friends. I have eyes in Mount Thunder Sect. All the
Soon, James returned to the villa and leaped onto the second-floor balcony. He was about to enter his room when an unexpected voice from behind caught him off guard.“Where did you go?”James turned to the sound and saw an old man sitting in a lotus position in the courtyard.Lucjan jumped and instantly appeared on the second-floor balcony.James looked at him calmly, but internally his heart was racing.He had specifically checked the area before leaving. There seemed to be no one around, and he took great caution to ensure he was not being followed. He never expected Lucjan to spot him on his way back.James shrugged and replied, “I bored in the room, so I went for a short walk. What’s wrong? Am I not allowed to leave?”“Of course, you can.”Lucjan parted his mouth and said, “James, I really like you and I genuinely hope that we can work together as comrades instead of me having to use the poison against you.”“That’s out of the question.”James refused. “This is the last t
Tobias suddenly asked her sternly, “What exactly is James playing at?” Maxine was taken aback by the sudden change in tone. “Huh? What do you mean? Grandpa, what’s the matter? Did something happen?”Tobias’ voice then took on a slightly surprised tone. “Are you not with James currently?”“No, he left before me. I just arrived in Terentville.”Tobias said, “News spread that James showed up at Mount Thunder Sect. He fought and defeated the sect leader, then took him away with him. Afterward, he left Jackson’s head at Mount Thunder Sect’s entrance. They’ve issued a bounty for his head across the globe. Anyone that hunts him down and kills him will be rewarded greatly. The sect’s treasure, the Frost Sword, would also be included as a reward.”Maxine stood up abruptly when she heard the news. “What? Grandpa, is this news accurate?”, she asked as her voice shook in disbelief.“Of course. It came directly from Mount Thunder Sect.”Maxine instantly lost the strength in her legs, and sh
It did not take long for Quincy to send a set of coordinates to Thea.Quincy's phone had been taken away from her during the time they were held captive, so she had no idea where they were being held.Upon their release, they were not restrained any longer and so she had the opportunity to observe her surroundings.Thus, she knew the place they were held was near Terentville.Judging by the speed at which the car traveled to Terentville airport, she could roughly guess the villa’s location.Thea looked at the large red circle indicating the approximate location of the villa on the map sent by Quincy and frowned. “This is way too vast of an area. This covers about dozens of kilometers. How are we supposed to find him with this?”Maxine took a look and raised her brow, saying, “She’s definitely given us a wide zone where James could be, but we still have to try anyway. There’s not much time before the Mount Thunder Conference. Countless champions from major sects and families are p
“What about Maxine? Both of them are together right now.”“Maxine…” Lucjan paused once again. “This person is of no use to me. If I treated this as per usual, I’d just kill her, but she’s close to James and has quite an interesting background. However, I heard she’s quite a calculating person. We can’t have her come here. Otherwise, it’ll be hard to persuade Thea with her around.”, he said.“Alright, I understand.”“Go, you’re dismissed.” Lucjan waved his hand dismissively.The subordinate promptly left the room.Soon, James walked downstairs, accompanied by the beautiful twins.“You’re finally awake, James.” Lucjan stood up and walked over to hug James cheerily.“How was it? Did you sleep well last night?”James brushed Lucjan’s arm away and stopped him from getting closer.He walked over to the sofa and sat down. “I slept well. When do I start your next task? After I do what you want, I’d like you to give me the antidote, and we’ll part ways,” James said simply.“I see th
With someone following, James had no choice but to wait for the right opportunity to act.Not saying much in reply, James turned around and walked out of the villa with the Blade of Justice in his hand.Lucjan looked at Bryce and ordered, “Follow closely.”“Understood.” Bryce nodded.He walked out of the villa and quickly caught up with James, shouting, “James, the car is ready. There is several days' worth of food in there. Let’s get in.”As he spoke, he pointed to an off-road vehicle outside the yard.James walked over, opened the back door of the off-road vehicle, and sat in the back row. Bryce got into the driver's seat.Aphrodite and Venus also climbed into the car, each sitting on each side of James.One of the twins held on to James’ arm, and the other leaned into James, looking very intimate.James did not say much. Bryce started the car and drove to the Mount Thunder Sect.After driving for some time, the car stopped as it could not proceed any further.Bryce st
Thea was also shocked by the sight.What was going on?“W-Who are you people?” Thea looked at the people kneeling on the ground.The man in the lead said respectfully, “Ms. Thea, the Dragon King has given us the order to escort you to the villa.”Thea was stunned and quickly questioned, “James? Where is he?” “Please come with us, Ms. Thea. You’ll know once we arrive at the villa.”Maxine walked toward Thea, cast a glance at her, and asked, “You don’t believe their nonsense, right?”Obviously, Thea did not believe them. She was not that stupid.However, James was being controlled, and meeting up with him would be challenging. Still, it was necessary to meet up with him to discuss the situation.Thea replied, “I’ll come with you.”Maxine quickly pulled her back and said, “Are you stupid? James went through so much trouble to rescue Quincy and the others. You’ll be walking into a trap if you follow them. Wouldn’t you be causing him more trouble if they captured and used you to
Lucjan approached Thea with a smile. He looked at her with a friendly expression and made a welcoming gesture, saying, “Thea, please come inside.”Since she had decided to come, she was not afraid.She stepped right into the villa’s living room.Thea looked at Lucjan and asked coldly, “What about James? Where is he?”Lucjan snapped his fingers and ordered, “Serve the tea.”Soon, the tea was served.However, Thea did not drink it. She knew the person in front of her was the deputy leader of the faction of the Gu Sect. He was also a member of the Owens, proficient in Gu venom. She suspected the tea had been poisoned with Gu venom.“I’m asking you, where is James?”Lucjan replied, “The Dragon King has gone out to run some errands. He’s killed the Mount Thunder Sect’s leader and is now being hunted down by the sect. He was worried for your safety and ordered me to get some people to bring you here to protect you. After he finishes his business, he’ll be back.”“Don’t try to fool
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