They had gathered and were talking about Orient Commerce.Maxine was talking about the current members of Orient Commerce that she was aware of.The current Orient Commerce relied heavily on the Great Four of the ancient martial arts world. However, the Great Four had been doing their own thing for years and were rarely in contact with one another.Now, Orient Commerce was just for show. Despite that, it was not dissolved, given that there were always profits to be made.“Still, I think it's necessary to establish a chamber of commerce first.” After speaking for a while, Maxine looked at James once again and continued, “Once the chamber of commerce is established, we’ll recruit some foreign companies to compete with Orient Commerce.”“It’s too late for that,” said Quincy. “The election is only six months away. In the remaining time, the chamber of commerce won't be able to grow, and James intended to resolve everything before the election.”“Recruiting the Great Four would be the
“Thea, you should follow James. He must be exhausted and probably needs someone to care for him.”Despite what she said, Maxine was well aware that Thea was an ambitious person. Even if she had not told Thea to do so, she would still use the Celestial Sect to cause a commotion.“Okay.”Everyone nodded together.Maxine said, “After the Chamber of Commerce’s establishment, I plan to have the Cadens leave the Orient Commerce to throw people for a loop. This will cause others to surely panic and worry about other problems that may crop up. This will be the best time for James to shoot.”She continued to analyze the situation. “James, you can’t hesitate. You must resolve all the problems as soon as possible. The longer you delay, it’s more likely that accidents will happen. During this period, we need to find out who the members are of Orient Commerce as well as the relationships they have with each other. It’ll be important to investigate the associated people and collect evidence so
Delilah’s whereabouts were still unknown.James needed to personally head to Eyrothia.Her stepfather was the boss of Blue Tech Corporation and played an important role in the Tuckson family incident.The few people present knew about the incident and understood why James had to go to Eyrothia.Thea looked at him with concern in her eyes and asked, “How long are you going to stay there?”James shook his head and gave a vague response, “I don’t know. If things go well, I’ll be back in a few days. Otherwise, it’ll probably take quite a long time to sort out. According to my estimations, I should be back within a month.”He looked at the few people in the room and said, “I’ll need you guys to help me manage the state of affairs in the Capital. We can’t afford for it to go haywire. Maxine, you’re the head of the Cadens and have a sizeable influence in the ancient martial world. During my absence, I need you to protect Thea and Quincy. Ensure nothing happens to them.”Maxine pouted.
Henry was stunned by James' order. “James, do you really want me to come with you? That hardly seems appropriate. My command over the Red Flame Army is not yet stable, and some of the older soldiers aren’t listening to me yet. Who’ll be in command of the Red Flame Army if I leave now?”“I already have a plan. Things in the Capital are extremely tenuous now and it’s on the verge of descending into chaos. Since it’s come to this, let’s spur things on a little more and leave together. When we get back, we can give the Red Flame Army some much-needed spring cleaning,” James said with a knowing smile.James wanted to use this as an opportunity to see who from the Red Flame Army would step out and incite conflict while he and Henry were away.He had a suspicion that someone would attempt to allow Halvor to escape during their absence.Fortunately, Halvor had outlived his usefulness.He would just be a means for James to take action against the army’s dissidents.It would mean that Jame
James had been running around the whole day.It was already night when he returned to the courtyard house that Thea had bought.Due to how busy he was, he had not had dinner.When he arrived home, he plopped onto the sofa and felt like staying there forever.Thea walked over, sat beside him, and held his arm, saying, “You’ve worked hard today.”“It wasn’t anything particularly strenuous. I’ve been meditating in seclusion in my room for two months, so I haven’t gotten used to running around again. By the way, where’s Quincy?”James had not seen Quincy after returning home.Thea immediately explained, “I didn’t chase her away. I asked her to stay here with us for the time being, but she insisted it was inconvenient and said that she’d get her own place.”James frowned.The situation in the Capital was volatile, and Quincy was essential to their plans.“Honey, please believe me. I truly didn’t chase her away. Should I call her to ask her to come back right now?” Thea felt wronge
James picked Thea up in his arms and walked toward their bedroom.Thea wrapped her arms around James’ neck.The night passed by silently.Early the next morning, James was awoken by the sound of his phone ringing.He turned around and got out of bed. As he was about to reach out for his phone, Thea handed it to him.James looked at the caller and saw that the call had come from the King.He answered the phone. “Has the trip to Durandal been finalized?”“Yes.”The King laughed heartily as he spoke, “I spoke to the queen of Durandal last night and mentioned your request. She is pleased and welcomes the elite soldiers of Sol to her country. I’ve already ironed out the details of this collaboration. It’s set to take place in five days’ time. The entire meeting will be held for a week. I’ve arranged for someone to contact you and apprise you of the detailed itinerary later.”“Alright.”James hung up the call and set his phone aside.Beside him, Thea asked, “When are you leaving,
Maxine knew that Thea would surely take action. Thus, Maxine wanted to know more about what she had in mind so she could provide any assistance if Thea needed it.“Thea, you don’t have to be so hostile toward me. I’m just here to see if there’s any way I can help you,” said Maxine.In James' presence, Thea treated her with grace and generosity.However, when they were alone, Thea was prickly and cagey towards Maxine. It was as if she had some deep-seated grudge towards her.Thea looked at Maxine and said, “We’ll talk inside.”She turned around and went back inside the room.Maxine followed after her.Inside the room, Maxine asked, “You’re carrying the Malevolent Sword, so I’m assuming you must be planning quite the journey. What are you planning to do?”Thea replied in a straightforward manner, “The ancient martial world is in disarray. James is already biting off more than he can chew. He cannot afford to spend time on unnecessary distractions. Therefore, I plan to help him
On the plane, James taught Henry the meditation method recorded in the medical book.Meditation was the quickest way to concentrate one’s energy.Henry was relatively strong in External Martial Arts. Although he had not reached the extreme, he was at the cusp of it.His physical fitness was also much more honed than a regular person’s.After learning the meditation method, Henry would be able to amass his True Energy in a month’s time.Once he’s able to accomplish that, he would be able to start practicing Heavenly Breath.While teaching Henry the meditation method, James also passed on the cultivation method of Heavenly Breath.As James traveled to Durandal, many people dressed in black coats and masks gathered in an empty field near Mount Thunder Sect. The place was a suburb a few kilometers away from Terentville.Whoosh!A figure descended from the sky.The person wore an oversized black coat and had a hideous mask covering her face. In their hand, they held a mysterious
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