‘She earned the respect of so many big shots just by saving one person.‘Just who was this person?’‘Since he’s already been shot, why are these people still showing so much respect to Thea?’After several prominent figures were helping Thea, everyone did not dare to bother her anymore.This left everyone puzzled, and they began to make guesses.‘Could it be that these big shots really owed the ghost-masked man a favor?‘Now that they’ve repaid the favor, will they stop intervening in Thea’s problems?‘Yeah, that’s definitely the case.’Many people began to speculate secretly.After they came to a conclusion, they no longer went to curry favor with Thea. Instead, they surrounded influential figures to try and win their favor.Corner sofa.Thea was in a daze. James sat beside her and deliberately asked with a gloomy expression, “Thea, be honest with me. What’s going on?”“Huh?”Thea came to her senses and turned to James, who wore an angry expression. She immediately apolog
In fact, Scarlett did not spend that much to buy the trade center.The trade center took five years to be completed, and a total investment of 500 billion dollars was spent on the construction. The price of the center would surely be higher than the invested amount.Thus, even Yuna thought it could not possibly be bought without at least a trillion dollars.Thea was completely shocked by the numbers.She was just an ordinary citizen and had never been exposed to upper-class society. Never in her life had she seen that much money. A trillion dollars was an astronomical figure to her.What were a trillion dollars in cash?It was not a non-liquid asset.Take the Callahans as an example. Although they had assets worth more than one billion dollars, it was the value of the company. It was the total of all the family businesses added up together. In terms of cash, it was considered adequate if a family like the Callahans had one hundred million dollars.As for the Celestial Group, th
Peter was already a dead man to James.“What about Nine Fingers?” he asked calmly.“He is also from the same era as Peter. He rose to the top around the eighties too. However, this person is much more ruthless than Peter. His real name is Greg Martin,” said Henry.“When he was still a nobody in his earlier years, he offended someone, and one of his fingers was cut off.“Therefore, he went by the nickname Nine Fingers when he reached the peak.“Basically, he wanted people to know that he was the new sky of the underworld scene.“He has plenty of businesses, but the primary one is loan sharking.”…Henry reported all the information he had inquired about honestly. “Additionally, the Great Four have united and contacted Peter and Greg.”James’ face darkened after hearing the news.“It will be the tenth death anniversary of my grandfather, my father, and the entire Cadens in eight days. Since no one carried out my request, just kill them all to pay respects to the deceased Cade
The new heads of the Great Four and many underground figures were gathered in the villas.The head of the Xaviers, Hector.The current head of the Fraisers, Melvin.The current head of the Wilsons, Kelvin.The current head of the Zimmermans, Drake.These four people were considered the most influential figures in Cansington.Apart from those from the Capital, they were the real bigwigs of Cansington.However, at this moment, they all wore very serious expressions.In addition to these four, there were many other people present.One of them was in his fifties, slightly chubby, and wore a white vest with a gold necklace. A parrot sat on his shoulders as he played with a luminous white pearl.“What should we do now, Dawson?”Hector glanced at the middle-aged man who was playing with the pearl.The man was none other than Peter Dawson, who went by Dawson.Peter glanced at the ferocious-looking man beside him, who had a long scar on his face and was missing one finger. “What
James’ face was filled with rage.“You guys want to play? Fine, I’ll play with you guys and make sure you have a fun game.“Ask the Blithe King to come and see me at Common Clinic,” James ordered furiously.Henry glanced at James.He wanted to say that the Blithe King was not James’ subordinate. However, he swallowed the words and simply walked aside. He took out his phone and called the Blithe King.“Blithe King? Yes, it’s me again. James has requested you come to Common Clinic to see him.”The Blithe King had just arrived home from the military region. Yet before he could have a seat, he received a call from Henry.He furiously swung his leg and shattered the villa door.“Tell James I don’t work for him. He doesn’t have the authority to order me around.”Henry heard the Blithe King growl and smash his door. Then, he turned around and glanced at James sitting behind him.“I advise you to come as soon as possible, Blithe King. James is on the verge of going on a rampage rig
The Blithe King sighed in relief.He had already investigated James’ situation.Although James was short-tempered, he never hurt the innocent, only those who deserved it.The Blithe King was willing to cover it up for him if the dozens of people that died deserved it.“This is the last time.” The Blithe King stood up and left.After the Blithe King left, James did not continue to hang around. He instructed Henry on some matters, then left the Common Clinic and returned to Thea’s house.It was already eight in the evening when he arrived home.Thea was home before him.Gladys immediately complained as soon as James’ returned home. “Where did you go the whole day instead of cooking?”“I met a military comrade and spent some time catching up with him,” James walked into the house and explained.“Mom… He’s my husband, not a maid. It isn’t his responsibility to be cooking every day.” Thea hurriedly stood up and protected James.“He eats and lives in our home for free! Is he exp
Thea sat in front of her computer and designed clothes.James did not understand the design process and did not want to disturb her. He went to get his mat and spread it out on the ground.He glanced at Thea, who was seriously designing, and a smile that even he did not notice formed on his face.The next day.David’s car that got into the accident has been taken to the automobile center to be repaired and was already fixed. Today, he was going to pick up the car and finish some follow-up procedures, including registering insurance and so on.Gladys and the whole family were naturally going to follow him.Before leaving, Gladys asked, “James, can you drive?”James nodded. “Yeah.” Gladys threw him a car key and instructed him, saying, “Xara will be coming back today. You take David’s Honda to pick her up.”“...”James scratched his head. “Who’s Xara?” “Xara Hill is my cousin. She just graduated from college and finished her practice in the field. She’s planning to come back
The man driving the BMW X5 was named Nelson Moore.His boss was pretty well-known in the criminal world and owned a decent club in Cansington.His task was to drive the BMW X5 to find prey outside the bus stations, train stations, and airports.As soon as he found a pretty woman from out of town, he would approach and lure them.The moment they got in the car, they were captured.Nelson would immediately take out a drugged drink that he had prepared in advance as soon as the woman got in the car.Once the woman took a sip, she would feel drowsy and pass out. Then, they would sleep with the woman and take pictures to threaten her.Afterward, the woman would be sent to the club to earn money for their boss.Nelson looked at Xara.She was one of the most beautiful women he had come across and would likely earn them a lot of money in the club.‘Boss will surely reward me well if she earns him a lot of money.‘I have to get her.’Nelson got out of the car.He had a decent app
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