Perplexed, Tobias held his sword and looked at James, who was covered in bronze.What kind of martial arts technique was that?The Cadens had collected countless ancient scrolls that recorded past events of different periods in history. However, he had never seen records of the martial art technique that James was performing in any of the ancient scrolls.Tobias raised his sword, and it glowed brighter.“Take this!”His face darkened, and he roared, charging toward James with his sword.As he flew toward James, the long sword in his hand unleashed terrifying Sword Energy.The first Sword Energy!The second Sword Energy!The fifth Sword Energy!The tenth Sword Energy!The eleventh Sword Energy!The twelfth Sword Energy!Twelve materialized Sword Energies burst out instantly.Tobias tilted his long sword.The twelve Sword Energies dashed across the sky and formed a sword net in the air. With a terrifying and imposing force, they shot toward James.“T-Thirteen Heavenly Swo
“You…”Tobias’ eyes widened in disbelief.“Huh?”The expressions of the martial artists watching in the distance changed.James withdrew his sword, and at the same time, he quickly thrust his palm toward Tobias’ chest.Although James did not exert much force in his attack, Tobias’ body shot out, circling in the air, and slammed into the ground about a few hundred meters away.James was overjoyed. He was right!“Let’s go!”James did not dare to linger any longer. He turned around and called out to Bryce.Then, he leaped over to Aphrodite and Venus. He held one of them in each hand and quickly jumped a few more steps into the air, disappearing from everyone’s sight.Seeing that James had successfully dealt a sneak attack on Tobias, Bryce also did not dare to stay any longer and quickly evacuated.“Tobias…”“Dad…”“Grandpa…”“Mr. Tobias…”After James and Bryce fled, the Cadens and other martial artists regained their senses and quickly rushed to Tobias.Tobias was stabbe
Although James’ Invincible Body Siddhi was not deactivated by Tobias’ Thirteen Heavenly Swords, the impact of Tobias’ attacks was still terrifyingly powerful. With all twelve Sword Energies attacking simultaneously, the blows were overwhelming and caused James severe internal injuries.As soon as he returned to the room, he could not endure it anymore and fell headlong to the floor.With much difficulty, he sat up in a lotus position on the floor and began performing the healing cultivation method from the medical books to heal his injuries.Although Lucjan gave him a healing elixir, James did not trust him. Compared to the healing elixir, James trusted the medical books more.He started to recuperate.Meanwhile, in the downstairs living room, Bryce was telling Lucjan the events that happened in Romsdalen Valley. He did not conceal or miss out on any details.After listening to it, Lucjan was over the moon and smiled.It did not matter whether the others died or not. The most im
James was slightly taken aback.Who were these people?The Twelve Zodiacs also had their eyes on James.Lucjan introduced again, “This is the infamous James, who has recently become viral worldwide. He’s the one that killed one of the Ancient Family’s heads, Tobias Caden. Although he’s young, he’s already an incredibly strong grandmaster. Give him a few more decades, and he’ll surely become the number one martial artist in the world.”“I see. It’s James. I’ve heard a lot about you.”“Who hasn’t heard of the Dragon King?”The Twelve Zodiacs stood up and greeted James one after another.James also nodded in response.Then, he walked over and sat down.He looked at Lucjan, who was sitting down, and asked, “The twins told me you’ve got something to discuss with me.”Lucjan looked at James and asked, “How are your injuries, James?” James replied softly, “They’re temporarily under control, but it’ll take some time for me to completely recover.”Lucjan wore a serious expression,
After the laughter sounded, the villa door was pushed open, and an old man walked into the villa.The old man had neat, short white hair and was dressed in a martial art robe. Despite his old appearance, he looked to be full of energy.“Grandpa.”James was excited upon seeing the old man. He subconsciously walked over and stared at the approaching old man with joy.He knew his grandfather was not dead. However, he could not find out his grandpa’s whereabouts.He finally met up with his grandfather.“You’ve done well.”Thomas stretched out his hand and tapped James’ shoulder, saying with a smile, “Not bad. You’ve become so strong in such a short time. You’ve almost reached the seventh rank and even killed that old man, Tobias.” Thomas complimented James.James had plenty of questions in his heart.What happened thirty years ago?Was his family really burned to death ten years ago?Why did his grandfather have to stay hidden for ten years?What was the reason he faked his d
“Of course, I didn’t. How could some ordinary people burn our family to death?” Thomas smiled lightly.“Then, where are our family members?”“They’re overseas. You’ll see them soon.”“So, my father isn’t dead?”“Of course. How could a commoner like Rowena have the ability to turn our family upside down?”Hearing this, James was relieved.“Grandpa, why do you involve yourself with the people from the Gu Sect? What exactly are you trying to do?”“You don’t need to know.” Thomas waved his hand.He took out a small bottle and handed it to James, saying, “There are two pills inside. One is red and can help you break through the Summit. The blue one can help you break through the Ultimate Spiritual Gate. Consume them both and meditate in seclusion. Strive to enter the seventh rank before the Mount Thunder Conference begins.”“This?” James was shocked.Elixirs?These were elixirs that could help him break into the seventh rank?From his understanding, breaking through the last two
After consuming the elixir, James’ True Energy was greatly boosted. It immediately broke through the Spiritual Gate on his head and crossed into the Summit. Three flowers bloomed on the Summit. The Three Shapeless Flowers were formed using the power of True Energy, Blood Energy, and Spiritual Power. At that moment, all of James’ True Energy, Blood Energy, and Spiritual Power were greatly boosted. He had reached an inconceivable realm. As far as James knew, if he reached this realm before the age of a hundred, his aging process would come to a halt within the next few decades. He took a deep breath. “How unbelievable.” His energy subsided, and the Shapeless Flowers on his head disappeared. James did not consume the other elixir immediately. As his True Energy was still unstable, he had to stabilize it and his realm. On the first floor of the villa… Lucjan Owen and the Twelve Zodiacs looked in the direction of the second floor. “What a powerful aura.” The Twelve Zod
“He would go down in history as the youngest individual to reach the seventh rank.” They were stunned by the aura coming from above, which was so powerful that everyone inside the villa could sense it.“Retreat!” Lucjan ordered. “The villa can no longer withstand his aura. The building is about to collapse.”Then, everyone inside the villa hurriedly retreated to an empty plot of land a few hundred meters away. James’ True Energy exploded. In a short amount of time, he had gained a cultivation base that would take others a decade to achieve. True Energy entered his limbs and nourished his flesh. At that moment, James could feel a vortex that was absorbing his True Energy at an alarming rate at the sole of his feet. “I-Is this the final Spiritual Gate of my body?” James froze. Although he knew that a final Spiritual Gate existed, he was still nonetheless shocked upon sensing it himself. “Break through!” James cried out while catalyzing True Energy. Like a tidal wave
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