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 master of Medical Valley, Medical Saint, looked at James, who was sitting on a rock with his sword stuck in the ground. He walked over with his hands clasped and said, “Medical Valley has an appointment in Mt. Thunder. Why are you blocking our path?”James slowly stood up and picked up his long sword stuck in the snow.He pointed his sword horizontally at the party from Medical Valley.“I’m here to claim your lives.”The disciples from Medical Valley were shocked by his words and backed away upon hearing them.News that James had killed the Mount Thunder Sect’s leader, Jackson, had spread throughout the ancient martial world.The Mount Thunder Sect had already issued a global wanted order for James.“James, don’t be presumptuous! Do you think you’re invincible?” An elder from Medical Valley opened his mouth and criticized his behavior.“As the Dragon King of the Southern Plains and commander of the Red Flame Army in the Capital, how can you be helping the evildoers do evil?
James ignored Bryce’s compliment.He sat back on the rock and stuck the Blade of Justice into the snow again without saying a word to him.“James, Medical Valley will not forgive you!” A furious roar came from the distance.James ignored the angry disciples of Medical Valley.The disciples of Medical Valley carried their master away according to his will. They went past James, heading up to Mount Thunder Faction to wait for the conference so the martial community could uphold justice.The group departed up the mountain.Romsdalen Valley returned to silence once again.Medical Valley’s disciples quickly left and disappeared from Romsdalen Valley.After traveling a distance, a man dressed in a black winter coat appeared.Seeing him, Medical Valleys’ disciples raised their guards again.They had just met James, so why was there another person blocking their path?An elder from Medical Valley asked, “Who are you, and why are you blocking our path?” The person slowly turned aro
Jackson nodded and said, “However, I hadn’t shown up since, so James has already been stigmatized. Unfortunately, he has to endure the ridicule for now to eliminate the Gu Sect once and for all.”Hearing this, the Medical Valley disciples immediately understood the situation.Jackson asked, “Medical Saint, have you passed out the medicine to the others?Medical Saint wore a serious expression and said, “I didn’t have much time and lacked contacts. However, I’ve passed it on to all the people I trust. As for those that didn’t have firm stands, I didn’t dare to give it to them as the Gu Sect’s moles must have already infiltrated them. I didn’t want to let the cat out of the bag.”“Is the medicine reliable?”“Mhm, of course. It’s a unique formula from Medical Valley. After taking it, one will see no signs of life and be no different from a dead person. No one will be able to find anything abnormal. I believe that James is a smart person and will understand that those who don’t fight
The snow fell heavily, and a blanket of snow quickly covered up the blood stains on the snow.James waited patiently.Hours passed, and the sky was dark. However, the second batch of martial artists had yet to arrive.Instead, Thea showed up. Lucjan had sent several men to escort Thea to James.Thea arrived at Romsdalen Valley. Although it was nighttime, she could immediately spot James in the vast, white surroundings, sitting on a rock in the distance. At the same time, she also noticed the pair of beautiful twins standing behind James.Immediately, jealousy rose in her heart.‘Why are other women by James’ side?‘Who are these women?‘What’s their relationship with James?’ Three consecutive questions flashed in her heart.James also noticed Thea and several of Lucjan’s subordinates coming from the distance. Immediately, his brows furrowed as he looked at them approaching.Thea arrived in front of him shortly.“James…”James stood up calmly and looked at Thea standing
“Understood!” The people escorting Thea quickly chased after her.Bryce looked at James and patted his shoulder, saying with a smile, “You’re pretty wise, James. You understand the current situation and know that we’re the only ones who can protect you and Thea. Don’t worry. If you follow Mr. Owen, he’ll protect you and the Callahans. No one will dare to touch them.”James looked at him but said nothing in return.He sat down on a rock and took out a cigarette.Just as he was about to take out a lighter, Aphrodite, who was behind him, took out a lighter and quickly approached him to light his cigarette.James took a deep drag, and smoke billowed into the air.“I hope Lucjan will send Thea back safely. If not, there’s no need for me to continue on with this cooperation.”James feared nothing but Lucjan holding Thea as a hostage.This would affect his whole plan.Bryce replied with confidence, “Don’t worry. That’s for sure. Mr. Owen cherishes talents/ He definitely won’t make th
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