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
Mount Thunder Sect’s forces were already in a defensive formation and were on high alert ever since they received Celestial Sect’s declaration. It seemed as if they were preparing to fight against a formidable enemy.The Mount Thunder Sect members gathered in the main hall all immediately drew their weapons upon learning that men from Celestial Sect had appeared at the foot of the mountain.“This isn’t the time to act carelessly.” Jackson promptly stopped them.“Mr. Cabral, we’re already backed into a corner. Do you expect us to wait until they attack our base before we begin to fight back?” an elder retorted furiously.Jackson waved his hand to quiet him. “The Celestial Sect has been making some bold moves during this period. I’ve already deployed people to investigate them. Although they recruited many sects and families, it seems that they left innocent people unharmed. They sent us a letter to notify us of their visit so let’s see what they have to say first.”Jackson stepped
A sharp sound rang out as the elder’s sword collided with the Malevolent Sword.The elder, a fifth-rank grandmaster, felt a fearsome force sweep toward him the moment their swords collided. Immediately afterward, his body was flung away by the shock and he fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.Several disciples rushed over to help him up.Jackson looked at the events unfold with furrowed brows and his lips tightened into a thin line.The strength of the Celestial Sect’s leader had exceeded his expectations.“Are you really doing this for the benefit of Sol’s martial world?” Jackson looked doubtfully at Thea, who was wearing a mask.“Yes.”Thea parted her lips and said plainly, “I’m sure you have an idea of the threat that looms over Sol’s martial world. The Capital’s affairs are like a muddy quagmire, and the situation at Orient Commerce is also chaotic. Meanwhile, the Gu Sect is lying in wait for an opportunity. To add to all this, the election is soon upon us.
Her movements were too fast.No one in Mount Thunder Sect was capable of clearly seeing her movements.It took Jackson a long time to compose himself after his initial shock.“I admit defeat.”Upon hearing Jackson’s surrender, Thea sheathed her sword.In a split second, she returned to her original spot again.Jackson looked at Thea, who was still donning her ghoulish mask and said, “Although I’ve lost, I can’t allow Mount Thunder Sect to merge with Celestial Sect. If you want to kill me, go ahead. I won’t fight back.”“Do you think I’m afraid to take your life?” Thea regarded him ruthlessly.In the next instant, she appeared before Jackson and pressed the blade of the unsheathed Malevolent Sword against his chest once more.Jackson remained unfazed even as he was being threatened by the Celestial Sect’s leader.He said, “I’ll admit my strength is inferior to yours. However, I won’t allow Mount Thunder Sect to bow to other forces. Disciples of Mount Thunder Sect, heed my word
“What if you lose?” Simon squinted his eyes and glared at the masked opponent.Despite everything, he still maintained his composure. It was also plainly obvious that he regarded Celestial Sect’s leader lightly.“If I lose, I’ll leave with my disciples immediately and never set foot into Mount Thunder Sect again.”“I’m afraid that’s not a fair trade. Since you’ve brought the fight all the way to our territory, you’ll have to be prepared to pay the price.” Simon’s face darkened, and his body let off oppressive energy.The energy beamed toward the sky and dispersed into the clouds.The clouds in the hazy sky immediately dispersed, and the sun’s rays poured down. The Mount Thunder Sect’s disciples and the Celestial Sect’s disciples stepped back at this impressive display.Thea stood firmly in place, and her baggy coat fluttered in the wind.“Grand Patriarch, take my sword,”Jackson called out and threw the Frost Sword toward Simon.Simon caught it in his hand without turning ba
Simon’s gaze shifted again, and he stared at the Malevolent Sword in Thea’s hand.He knew first-hand how terrifying the sword was. Back in the Snow Cavern, he was almost possessed by the sword when he picked it up.The sword could affect and control a person’s heart and mind. It was an extremely valuable and unusual sword. Since his strength had been honed to a higher level, Simon was confident he could control the Malevolent Sword.“Thomas, give it to me. You can’t control the sword and you’ll fall into an abyss of despair. Give it to me, and I’ll destroy it,” Simon stretched out his hand and looked at his opponent sternly.Simon had mistaken Thea for Thomas because they were together when he first saw the Malevolent Sword.He had been out of his closed-door meditation for some time and returned to the Snow Cavern. However, when he got there, he could not find the Malevolent Sword and guessed that Thomas had taken it in his absence.Surprisingly, he reencountered the Malevolen
Simon deftly dodged Thea’s attack and reappeared in the distance.He wore a solemn expression as he continued to channel more energy into his sword technique.The Frost Sword hovered in front of him, and the tip of its blade pointed toward Thea. It spun in the air as if it were a drill.As it rotated, the surrounding air was drawn in and coalesced to form sharp shards of ice. The shards rapidly gathered and formed Ice Swords.Soon, hundreds of Ice Swords levitated in the air in front of Simon.“Attack.”Simon flicked his wrist.The hundreds of Ice Swords all rushed towards Thea with their sharp, glistening blades.“Shatter.”Thea’s deep voice resonated in the air.The Malevolent Sword swayed in the air, and several Sword Lights formed immediately, slicing the Ice Swords into pieces.Seizing the opening, Simon gripped his Frost Sword again and charged toward Thea with great speed. The Frost Sword was poised to strike at her vitals.Thea quickly raised her sword to defend her
The Malevolent Sword cut the Frost Sword in half, but Simon managed to land a blow on Thea’s chest at that critical moment.Her vitals took a direct hit from his palm thrust.Despite having potent Spirit Turtle’s blood in her body, Thea was unable to physically withstand the attack.Thea collapsed to the ground as her body was wracked with excruciating pain. Such was her condition that she was also unable to gather any energy.“It seems the stories about Simon’s strength weren’t just an exaggeration.”Beneath the mask, Thea’s face was ashen as blood trickled down the corner of her lips in a small stream.She was fortunate that Simon mistook her for Thomas and fought a lot more cautiously. Had he continued the fight, Thea would have likely not been a match for him.Gritting her teeth through the pain coursing through her body, Thea struggled to get up from the ground. Then, she sat in a lotus position and began circulating her true Energy as well as the Spirit Turtle’s blood to r
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