“Yes, there’s no one else that’s accomplished as much as him.”“With such a talented man in Sol, their country will surely prosper.”Clip-clop! At that moment, the sound of galloping horses caught everyone’s attention.From a distance, dozens of horses drew closer.The man in the lead was a young man about 25 or 26 years old, dressed in golden armor with a longsword on his waist. The people following behind him were outfitted in silver armor.A slight frown formed on the Queen's face when she saw the approaching knights.The man in golden armor got off his horse in front of the Queen, made a slight bow, and greeted her, “Your Majesty.”The Queen’s brows were still furrowed, and dissatisfaction was apparent on her face. She berated the young man, “Kayn, who permitted you to come on horseback?”The man in golden armor was neither arrogant nor humble as he replied in a matter-of-factly tone, “Your Majesty, I’m a Golden Knight and have the liberty of riding a horse whenever or
James was dressed in the Black Dragon robe.The Black Dragon robe was black as the night and gave the impression of austerity, grandeur, and might.A black dragon was embroidered on his black robe, and he wore the ten-star badges on his shoulder.James alighted the plane, looking straight ahead of him. Immediately, he noticed the Queen of Durandal and along with some nobility preparing to receive him. The crowd consisted of 200 people including people of various ages from the very young to the elderly.Henry walked behind him.Following them were elite and experienced soldiers from the two armies. They were strong and capable soldiers that were capable of taking on dozens of people each on their own.The soldiers got off the plane and stood in neatly organized rows.After getting off the plane, James stood to one side and did not move.Henry was dumbfounded by his behavior and whispered in confusion, “Dragon King, why aren’t we moving forward?”In private, Henry addressed Jame
“Contrary to your reputation, you don’t seem that talented.” The Golden Knight, Kayne, glanced at James with obvious disappointment. He shook his head and smirked. “I thought the Dragon King of Sol would have a more commanding presence, but you don’t look particularly impressive. There’s a word for guys like you in Sol, right? What was it? Oh, right. I think it was… pretty boy?”James simply smiled indifferently.He was not infuriated.Seeing Kayn provoking James, the Queen did nothing to stop him. Instead, she cast Kayn a meaningful gaze.Kayn immediately understood her intentions.Whoosh!Suddenly, he unsheathed the long golden sword hung around his waist and pointed it at James.James said calmly, “What’s the meaning of this? Is this the way Durandal treats its guests? If so, I’ll return to Sol immediately.”“Durandal is a nation that treasures strength above all. We welcome guests with a duel. If you’re strong, you’ll be given due respect. If you’re weak, then you should
Clank!The crisp sound echoed in everyone's ears.Everyone was stunned by the scene.Some women, with their eyes covered, gradually looked toward James after realizing that there were no pained screams from either party. James stood completely unfazed in his original spot and held the other half of Kayn’s blade between his fingers.Meanwhile, Kayn was frozen in place as he held his broken sword. Disbelief and shock flooded his mind.Spectating on the side, Henry had the urge to laugh but stifled it. How dare they provoke Sol’s Dragon King so recklessly?Clank!James dropped the broken half of the sword, and the clatter of the sword hitting the ground echoed throughout.He looked at the distressed Kayn. Instead of mocking him, James clapped a few times and offered some words of praise for him. “You’re pretty good. You’ve acquired impressive strength at such a young age. As expected from Durandal, your country is full of talented individuals,” The comment came out of his lips s
With a gloomy expression, he looked at his sword’s broken blade in his hand and hissed, “That d*mn brat! This isn’t over!”Clank!Kayn tossed awat the broken sword in his hand, got on his horse, and quickly left the scene.“Kayne…”Yelena shouted for Kayne, but he ignored her and left with the knights in tow.Anger flashed across her pretty face. “What’s wrong with you? I’m not the one who broke your sword. Why’re you ignoring me?”After muttering bitterly, Yelena quickly left and tried to catch up with the Queen.Peter’s Castle symbolized power in Durandal and was the imperial family’s residence.The castle was heavily guarded by the most highly skilled royal guards of Durandal.However, this was all information that anyone and everyone knew.In actual fact, secret knights also guarded the castle, but the information was hidden from the public.The status of a Durandal knight was equivalent to ancient martial artists in Sol. Not everyone knew about their existence.A luxur
James was at a loss for words.Hearing Yelena’s complaint, he nodded and replied reasonably, “I agree with the princess. At her age, studies should be her priority. I’ve always regretted not being able to learn enough in school. As a result, I come before you as uneducated and uncultured as I am.”James deliberately lowered his status and praised Yelena, successfully resolving the awkward situation.However, Yelena was displeased with his answer.She was the royal princess of Durandal. Although she was only in her early 20s, countless nobles have proposed to her.Princes from other countries have also sent her marriage proposals.She rejected all of them.Yet, this man from Sol was the one rejecting her this time.She thought it was normal for her to reject others, but she could not accept other people rejecting her instead.“What do you mean, James? Are you implying that I’m not worthy of you?” Yelena’s fair features were full of anger as she glared at James sitting beside he
“Alright, I’ll leave that to you. Let me know when you’ve made the arrangements.”After a brief call with the founder of the Dark Castle, James hung up the phone. Then, he looked at Henry smugly and said, “It’s settled. We can rest up for now and think about what excuse we can use to leave for a few days.”“Alright.”Henry had no objections.“Go ahead and get some rest.”James was exhausted after the ten-hour flight.After a short discussion with Henry, the two took it easy in the castle.Meanwhile, in another castle of Durandal called Keyes Castle.This was the residence of the Keyes family.The Keyes were the most powerful family in Durandal. They were the nation's protectors, and almost all their family members were knights.“Are you sure?” In the castle's living room, an old man furrowed his brows as he heard Kayn’s words. “Are you saying a man from Sol caught and broke your sword with only two fingers?”“That’s it, Grandpa! Please, you have to avenge me! This Dragon
Koehler felt dispirited after recalling his defeat a hundred years ago at the hands of that ancient martial artist.That loss had haunted him ever since.After the defeat, he returned to Durandal and began to train in seclusion, to improve his skills and redeem himself.“A hundred years have passed.”Koehler sat on his chair and looked into the distance. He sighed as sadness filled his eyes. “I wonder if the person who had defeated me is still alive. He must’ve also improved significantly since then.”He understood the person who defeated him back then would not be the same and would likely have only improved since that time.All these years, he did not dare to act recklessly for this reason.He was afraid of being defeated again.“Gu Sect…” he murmured.He recalled the person who defeated him claimed to be from the Gu Sect.Koehler remembered that man’s name was Callan.A hundred years ago, his opponent was only in his 40s but wielded an inhuman strength.Koehler was alrea
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