These insane thoughts surfaced in her mind despite her already comprehending the Ataraxia. She found it hard to imagine what would happen to grandmasters who absorbed the Spirit Turtle core without learning the Ataraxia. She took a deep breath and picked up the Malevolent Sword. Then, she stood up and left, driving toward the Cadens’ residence. After James left, Maxine was sitting in the living room, lost in thought. Soon, an hour passed in the blink of an eye. She only recollected herself when she heard footsteps approaching. Lifting her head, she met Thea’s gaze. Upon seeing Thea’s arrival, Maxine was not surprised at all. Composed and expressionless, she pointed at the sofa and said, “Please have a seat.” Thea sat down and put the Malevolent Sword on the table. Glancing at the Malevolent Sword, Maxine grinned slightly. “Did you know I would come?” Thea looked at her. “Hehe~” Maxine smiled slightly, “Thea, you’ve been here in the Capital for two months. In the meantim
Maxine was not at all surprised by Thea’s arrival. Based on her calculations, Thea would surely be here to confront her because she already knew about Thea’s identity as the Sect Leader of the Celestial Sect. With Thea’s current prestige and strength, how would she sit idly by as she watched her beloved be embraced by another woman? Now, however, she found it hard to fathom Thea’s thought process. “It’s nothing.” Thea spoke gently, “I came here to tell you to help James to the best of your ability. Since I have the power to make you the family head of the Cadens, I can also remove you from your position.” Then, she stood up and left. When she reached the front door, she stopped and turned to look at Maxine. “By the way, stop seducing my husband. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens next.” After she said that, she turned to leave. As Maxine watched Thea’s retreating figure, her expression turned grim. Although she speculated that Thea was the Sect Leader of the Cel
The corporation went into bankruptcy because it made a research breakthrough on a technology. The Tuckson family took notice of it and drove it into bankruptcy. The corporation's owner, Xavion Zachary, on the other hand, vanished.Judging by how the Tucksons continued to bother Delilah, Xavion was still alive. He was simply in hiding with the technology that the corporation had developed.“Yes, I'll go right now.” Henry nodded and hurriedly left the office.After he left, Henry used the Red Flame Army's authority to begin investigating Blue Tech Corporation.James did not leave either and waited at the military region headquarters. It was a two-hour wait.After two hours, Henry came back with a document. He handed it to James and said, “Mr. Caden, this is all of Blue Tech Corporation's information, including specific information about Blue Tech Corporation’s owner.”“Okay.” James took it and said, “Henry, look into another person.”“Who?” asked Henry.“Travis’ daughter, Delilah
Halvor pushed against the iron gate and growled in anger. Even though he was incredibly old, his voice was clear and powerful.In an effort to get out, he tried shaking the iron gate as hard as he could, but it remained immovable.James grinned slightly as he looked at the furious Halvor in the cell. “Halvor, are you still unaware of the current situation at this point? Do you really believe the people outside will get you out?”As he said that, he gestured at the soldier behind him and said, “Unlock the door.”The soldier behind him approached and unlocked the iron door. As soon as the door opened, Halvor dashed over, and the soldier behind James raised his weapon in an instant.Halvor came to a halt immediately and looked at James with a face filled with resentment.“Stand back,” the soldier barked coldly.Halvor backed off, and James entered the cell.A Red Flame Army soldier carried over a chair. James sat down, took out a cigarette, and lit it. Smoke filled the air in the
James’ words gave Halvor quite a shock. He did not expect James to be so bold.“Can you handle the aftermath, James? Do you understand the consequences of striking these people? These are Sol officials who have demonstrated exceptional merit and service. Even though they are guilty, they made significant contributions to the construction of Sol. Sol will be in chaos if they are captured.”“You don’t need to worry about that. I have the courage to do this. Naturally, I have strategies for handling the fallout,” said James nonchalantly.Upon hearing that, Halvor took a few steps back slightly. It took a few seconds before he calmed down.“You wouldn't dare, James, you certainly wouldn’t. You don’t know how complicated the situation is. You’re an ancient martial artist, so you would know about Orient Commerce. If you persist on this, Orient Commerce won’t let you get away.”“Orient Commerce?" James furrowed his brows.‘What the hell is this Orient Commerce?’“I honestly don’t know.
“Do you know how much money that will bring in once the research is done?“You have no idea. You won’t be able to imagine the profits from this.”Halvor became more passionate as he spoke. He stood up, pointed at James, and said loudly, “James, I advise you to let me out quickly, or else you’ll be in trouble. Big trouble.”James turned around and left, ignoring him. After he left, a Red Flame Army soldier retrieved the chair and locked the iron door.“James! Get back here!”From behind him, Halvor’s enraged roars could be heard.“You’ll regret this. You’ll definitely regret this! You don’t know who established Orient Commerce. The members are all true bigwigs, and you can't afford to offend them.”When James heard these words, he furrowed his brows slightly. Ancient martial artists were involved in this. The waters were deeper than he had anticipated.Still, he had no fear. No matter who was involved, he would remove them all at once this time.He left the prison and returned
Huff!Mr. Lee took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.Now was not the time to hold anyone accountable. He sat down and looked at the King across from him.“Teacher is already quite displeased with you. They wanted me to tell you to perform your duties well in the following six months and to take care of the succession. Don't concern yourself with the rest, and don't be meddlesome, or else…”Mr. Lee said these words, then turned around and left.The King’s expression began to turn solemn.James had arrived at the Peace Mansion in a hurry. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw Mr. Lee walking out furiously. Mr. Lee gave James a glance and was slightly taken aback. However, he did not greet him. After being stunned for a moment, he turned around, walked away, and got into a nearby black car.Watching Mr. Lee, who was leaving, James rubbed his chin and muttered, “Mr. Lee disappeared for over two months, but he shows up now and even pays the King a visit. This is definit
The King began to talk about Orient Commerce.“At the time, the country was falling behind in every way. There were still a lot of impoverished people in the country. Many were cold and hungry. Electricity was not yet available in many places.“Lance founded Orient Commerce for two purposes.“First of all, he was concerned that the ancient martial artists led by the Ancient Four would meddle in the affairs of the country. So he founded Orient Commerce, drew these families and ancient martial artists in, and led them to fortune. Furthermore, they made an agreement not to interfere with the country's major affairs.“There was another purpose, and that was to guide the people of the country toward prosperity.“The Great Four, as well as some martial artists, emerged from this and established themselves in the Capital. Over the last few decades, Sol’s economy has experienced tremendous growth. The ancient martial artists, led by the Ancient Four, gained control of Sol's economy as wel
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