“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 power disparity in True Energy between a sixth-rank and a seventh-rank martial artist was huge.James was confident he could defeat anyone below the eighth rank. He descended from the sky and landed steadily on the ground. A group of people walked toward him. In the lead was Lucjan, who said smilingly, “Congratulations, James. You managed to reach the seventh rank at such a young age. You’re perhaps the first to do so in centuries.”Looking at Lucjan, a grin crept up on James’ face. When his grandfather gave him the elixirs, he told him to do what he must. James’ grin sent shivers down Lucjan’s spine. He had no idea what James was thinking about. Bryce said, “Congratulations.” “How strong… You’ve reached the seventh rank before the age of thirty. You’ll be the top martial artist in the world in another few decades.” “You’re invincible.” The Twelve Zodiacs showered James with praise. Meanwhile, James asked, “How many days do we have till the Mount Thunder Confere
He had never concerned himself with the King of a hundred years ago. Instead, he was more interested in the Elite Four by the King’s side—Sky, Earth, Wind, and Thunder. As far as he knew, the four of them had reached the seventh rank a century ago. It was with their help that Sol was founded in the first place. Meanwhile, Mr. Lee, the person behind the King, was a disciple of Sky. James knew that the ancient martial artists were humans too. However, under normal circumstances, as long as one’s True Energy was properly maintained after reaching the seventh rank, one could extend one’s lifespan easily no matter the age. They could be alive. If they were, they would have reached the eighth rank by now.“Have you heard any news about the Elite Four of the first King?”Lucjan shook his head slightly. “No, I haven’t. After the battle against the Gu Sect, they were gravely injured and entered closed-door meditation. They should be dead by now.”Hearing this, James did not quest
Maxine looked at Thea, who had confronted James. She did not know what James was up to. She thought James would never cross the line. However, judging by how many people James killed, he could not simply be looking for a way to infiltrate the Gu Sect. He had to be forced to. James had changed. Thea initially came to look for him to discuss what to do. However, now, she had no other choice but to kill him. James was too powerful. No ordinary person could kill him. Only Thea stood a chance.Standing in the snow, Maxine looked at the two below. Though she was composed on the outside, she was feeling extremely nervous inside. She did not know if Thea would truly deal the death blow. However, she was sure that James would never harm Thea.Maxine wished that the opposite were true.She wished that it had been Thea who would not bear to harm James and that James would be the one to kill Thea.She did not show herself. Instead, she stood by the stairs outside the Mount Thunder Se
Looking at James’ retreating figure, Thea burst into tears. “Why, James? Why…” At that moment, she had nothing else to live for. She stood by the roadside and cried. Then, without the slightest bit of hesitation, she leaped off the cliff. The roadside was constructed around the cliff. On one side was a steep slope, and on the other was an abyss. Although James had his back on Thea, his sensory skills were greatly boosted after reaching the seventh rank. He knew what was happening even without turning his head. The moment Thea leaped off the cliff, he immediately sensed it. “That idiot,” He cursed silently. Then, in an instant, he leaped into the air and off the towering cliffs. Although he was a seventh-rank martial artist, he could not control his True Energy as he pleased because he was injured. As such, he could not fully control the speed of his fall.However, upon seeing the falling Thea, he could not care less about his injuries. He catalyzed True Energy and acce
‘Why is Maxine trying to kill me?’ James was puzzled. He believed that this was unusual of her. Maxine was an intelligent woman and would tackle a problem from all aspects. If even Maxine believed that he had turned evil, that meant he had successfully fooled the world. However, he dismissed those thoughts. Maxine must be up to something. However, he could not figure her out at the moment. “D-Darling, please tell me that everything I saw was just a pretense. There must be more to things, right?” Thea looked at James pleadingly. “It’s a long story.” Since they were alone, James told Thea the whole truth.“After arriving at the Mount Thunder Sect, Lucjan ordered me to assassinate Jackson Cabral, Sect Leader of the Mount Thunder Sect. I had no choice. However, I didn’t actually kill him for real. As I knew that the Mount Thunder Sect was filled with spies from the Gu Sect, I offered to cooperate with Jackson after defeating him.”James narrated the chain of events that unf
“Oh, James…” Bryce called out. He was slowly approaching James and Thea. Soon, he was within James’ field of vision. Seeing that James was treating his injuries with Thea standing beside him, he breathed a sigh of relief before saying with a smile, “I knew that you’d have no problem surviving a jump off a cliff.”James remained silent. Bryce walked over to him and asked, “How are you feeling?” James opened his eyes and looked at him weakly. “My injuries are rather serious. I need time to heal. Why don’t you return first? Once my I recover, I’ll meet up with you at the Mount Thunder Sect.”“I…” Bryce briefly hesitated before saying, “James, I think it’s better if I help you up.” Glancing at him, James nodded slightly. “That works too.” Bryce then walked over to him. James slowly got up with the help of the Blade of Justice. Bryce helped him up and said, “I’ll take you out of here first. Once you’re safe, I’ll return for Thea.” “Sure.” James nodded. “Let’s get
After a few minutes of regulation, James’ condition stabilized. He glanced at Bryce’s corpse. He knew that Lucjan would surely send more men to locate Bryce’s whereabouts if he did not return soon. “Thea, dig a hole,” He ordered. “Got it.” Thea then began digging a hole with her sword. As a martial artist, she possessed powerful True Energy. As such, digging a hole was an easy feat for her. Soon, a hole a few meters deep was dug.James waved slightly. His remaining True Energy formed a flow of energy that transported Bryce’s corpse into the hole. Meanwhile, Thea began burying the hole with the surrounding ice and snow. Snow fell. Soon, no trace of the blood stain remained. Meanwhile, James left the place and headed to the other side of the abyss to continue treating his injury. Lucjan headed over to the Mount Thunder Sect.At the gates of the Mount Thunder Sect, many disciples were welcoming martial artists from all over Sol. As the organizer of this conference, t
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