Upon finding out that, in addition to The Great Four, underworld forces were also involved in the destruction of the Cadens, James’ face darkened.Henry immediately got to making arrangements.It was a simple matter as he was an individual of high status.Not long after, arrangements had been made.“James, I’ve arranged for us to meet Jake Graham at the People’s Repair Shop in the suburbs tonight.”“Got it.” James nodded.“James, we know that Jake Graham is involved in intelligence trading, and his prices are exorbitant. Should we bring some cash with us?”James glanced at Henry and asked, “Henry, for how long have you been working under me?”Henry replied, “About eight years.”“Indeed, it has been eight years. You should know me. Would I need money to deal with the honcho of a turf?”“You’re right.”James looked at the time—it was only seven o’clock. Getting to the suburbs required an hour by car.Tonight would be a long night.He took his phone out and called Thea.“The
Henry laughed. “No matter how influential he was back then, there’s no way he would eclipse your current self.”“Alright now, stop kissing my *ss. Get the car. Let’s meet Jake Graham and find out how much he knows about the Cadens’ incident from ten years ago.”“Alright.”Henry speedily made his way to the nearby parking lot.Soon, he came back driving a black Lunar.Henry picked James and Scarlett up and drove to the People’s Repair Shop in the suburbs.They had ample time, so he drove slowly.It was almost nine o’clock when they arrived at the People’s Repair Shop. Outside a huge repair shop.A black Lunar was parked here.Henry, who was in the driver’s seat, pointed at the repair shop. “James, this is the headquarters of Jake Graham. Though it may look like a repair shop from the outside, it’s armed to the teeth on the inside.”James was indifferent. “Let’s get out of the car.”The trio got out of the car and entered the repair shop.Before they could enter, a man dres
The underground chamber was not big; it was only around fifty square meters.To its sides were stone walls, and to its front and back were only iron doors.The door from which they had just entered was already locked.The iron door to the front was closed, and a black curtain prevented them from seeing what was going on behind the door.Upon seeing the locked door, Scarlett frowned slightly and looked at James. “James, this is…?”James waved her off lightly. “It’s alright. We’ll wait.”He had been through great ordeals. Why would he be worried about a mere local turf honcho?Though James was calm, Scarlett was anxious.Although she had interacted with the triad world, she was still a grave robber and had no experience in dealing with these people.“James, Henry, everything will be fine, right?” Her face was beaded with sweat. Along the way here, she had noticed how heavily fortified this place was. She counted at least a hundred mercenaries armed to the teeth.Henry tried com
In the house, a middle-aged man sat on a sofa.He looked to be around forty years of age and was slightly chubby. He wore a vest and had a Green Dragon tattoo on his arm. He was toying with two walnuts in his hands.“Move.”The mercenaries pressed their firearms against the trio.They walked forward.“Sit.”In a black vest and fiddling with two walnuts in his hand, the middle-aged, chubby man pointed at the sofa.James glanced at him and seated himself.Henry and Scarlett sat on his sides.Although they had taken their seats, the mercenaries did not leave and were still pointing their firearms at them.James calmly asked, “Are you Jake Graham, the Boss everyone’s talking about?”The man said nothing and cast a glance at a man in a hood behind him.The man in the hood understood immediately and brought a laptop.The man in the black vest pointed at the laptop and said, “Swiss Bank. Make your transfer. I’ll give you the information immediately upon transfer.”Without missin
James sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and lit a cigarette.The smell of cigarette smoke filled the air.Opposite him, the black-vested, middle-aged man who had been fiddling with walnuts wore a dark expression. “I’ll say this once more. If you want your information, make the transfer now.”James lightly waved. “Nah, it’s alright. I’m not buying it. It’s not worth it.”He stood up.Henry and Black Rose followed suit.The man in the black vest snorted. “What do you take this place for? Do you think you can just come and go as you please?”James chuckled. “Have your boss come to us himself if he’s interested in a deal. It’s a huge one, after all. I’m afraid you aren’t qualified to conduct business with me.”Though momentarily stunned, the man in the black vest quickly regained his composure. “Are you implying that I’m not Jake Graham?”James pointed at the surveillance camera in the corner of the room. “Your boss is watching in the shadows, isn’t he? Just as I’d expected. Jake
Before the man in the black vest could react, he felt a searing pain on his wrist. The pain was so excruciating that he dropped his pistol.James rolled underneath the table and instantly appeared before the man in the black vest. He kicked the man and sent him flying. Then, he picked up the pistol on the ground.All this happened in a split second.Before Jake could even react, his subordinate was sent flying, and a pistol was pressed against his head.Upon hearing the commotion, the mercenaries returned and pointed their firearms at James.Even with a firearm pressed against his head, Jake did not panic in the slightest. Composed, he calmly asked, “Do you know where you currently are? Do you seriously think you can get out of here alive after killing me?”“Ten dollars. Deal?”James pressed the pistol against Jake’s head with a mischievous grin on his face. “It’s better for you to make your men leave. Otherwise, a single movement of my finger and your brains will be blown out.”
The underground stone building in the People’s Repair Shop.A dozen or so mercenaries were kneeling on the floor.Jake Graham, the so-called Boss and King of the Underworld, was kneeling on the floor as well, shivering.To secure his current position and title, he had to get acquainted with influential men. Otherwise, he would have been long gone.However, the imposing and awe-inspiring Boss of the Underworld was now kneeling on the floor like an obedient dog.Soon, the man in the black vest returned with a handful of information. Upon seeing his boss on the floor shivering, he staggered and fell. The documents in his hands were scattered everywhere.James glanced at Henry.Henry took the hint. He walked toward the man and retrieved the documents scattered across the floor. Then, he handed it to James.James read through them conscientiously.As expected of Jake Graham and his underground intelligence network, even information that had been kept from official channels was reco
Henry could not find anything about the underworld forces involved in the operation. Yet, there were names listed on the document. They never entered the Cadens’ residence. Instead, they had concealed themselves outside as a pickup to prevent things from going sideways.Among them was Black Wind Xander.James never expected Xander, who he had killed, to be one of the main culprits behind the destruction of the Cadens ten years ago.He was deep in contemplation.The information revealed that there were still others besides the known ones.Where was the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge? Who was the mastermind?James remained silent. The stone building was eerily quiet.After some time, James took out a lighter and burned the information in his hands.Casting his gaze on Jake and his men still kneeling on the floor, he hissed with a look of indifference on his face. “Get up and speak to me.”“I-I’m scared.” Jake was trembling.“Get up!” James roared.His roar scared the King
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