Everything happened because the Mount Thunder Sect had the Spiritual Art manual.“What’s going on?” James tried to get a handle on the situation.Unfortunately, it seemed that Delainey had completely tuned him out. At that moment, she was entirely focused on Tapio.“Delainey, we answer to different masters now. There’s no turning back anymore. You shouldn't stay here. Go, get off this mountain if you know what’s good for you,” Tapio gently warned her.“What do you mean different masters? Who’s your master, Tapio?! You’re a disciple of Mount Thunder Sect, you…” In response to his warning, Delainey fumed at his indifferent attitude.“You impertinent child!” Delainey’s words seemed to have struck a nerve with Tapio and he roared furiously at her.With a flash, he appeared in front of Delainey. He grabbed her by the neck and lifted her off the ground.Delainey never had a chance to respond to his blinding speed.This move took even James by surprise.Judging by his opponent’s spee
It was clear that Tapio thought highly of himself and his skills.In response to James’ questions, he demanded that James defeat him in battle first.“Alright.”James knew it was useless to try and get anything more out of him at the moment.He gripped the hilt of his sword even tighter.The Blade of Justice’s true form had recently been unsealed.In the past, the Blade of Justice was just a relatively sharp weapon that did not possess any particularly distinguishing qualities.Now, it was in its true form.While holding onto the Blade of Justice, James could clearly sense a palpable power coming from it.The sword’s innate strength would surely increase the power of his Sword Energies.He held the long sword horizontally, and invisible energy rippled in the air.“Where’s your weapon?” James asked calmly.“I don’t need a weapon to defeat you.”“Haha…” James laughed incredulously.He killed an eighth-ranked grandmaster while he was still in the seventh rank.Mr. Yaakov wa
Seeing the onslaught of the Thirteen Heavenly Swords, Thea could barely contain the smile on her face beneath her mask. She murmured, “I never expected the Thirteen Heavenly Swords to be this incredible. This battle has only begun and yet his opponent has already made him resort to using the Thirteen Heavenly Swords.”Thea found it hard to predict the outcome of the duel as James’ opponent was also extremely proficient.Tapio was forced into a corner.He continuously dodged the attacks at his fastest speed.However, the Sword Energies hounded him as he fled as if they were homing missiles.“Damn it.”His pale face was anxious.Swoosh!He swiftly stop and spun on his heel. Quickly, he drew the rapier hung on his waist.With a flick of the rapier, several Sword Energies materialized in the air.Clang! Clank! Clang!The Sword Energies collided in mid-air.Tapio’s Sword Energies were shattered instantly by the Thirteen Heavenly Swords.Despite that, Tapio seized the chance and
Tapio looked at his rapier in disbelief.He knew James was already an eighth-ranked grandmaster that had mastered the Thirteen Heavenly Swords and that he also possessed a strange martial art technique.Turning his eyes up, he stared at James.He noticed the golden light shimmering on the surface of James’ body.The light was something that had not existed before this.In the past, James had only turned into a bronze man.Now, it looked as if there were some sort of webbing made out of golden light that enveloped his body.He took a deep breath and tried to keep his cool. Then, he asked, “What kind of martial art technique are you using?”“That’s none of your business.”James glared at him coldly.He had to defeat his unknown enemy.Raising the Blade of Justice, he shouted, “Let’s continue.”“Do you think I’m afraid of you?”Although Tapio had been taken by surprise by James’ martial art technique, he was not intimidated by him.He was someone who had mastered the world’s
James did not expect Tapio to surrender.He thought that they would duel to the death today, with only one victor leaving Mt. Thunder Pass alive.James sat in a lotus position, performed the healing cultivation method from the medical book, and began tending to his wounds.“His True Energy is chilling me to my bones.”James shivered uncontrollably. Even though he had expelled the True Frost Energy, he still felt a chill in his body.From a great distance away, Thea was relieved to see that the battle had ended and quietly left.While James was treating his wounds, Delainey returned.Delainey looked at James, who was healing himself, and tried not to disturb him.While treating his wounds, James looked at Delainey who had returned, and asked in concern, “They didn’t make things difficult for you, did they?”Delainey wordlessly shook her head.James asked again, “What’s going on? Who was that man, and why did you call him brother? Is he also a disciple of Mount Thunder Sect?”
“You lost?”A surprised voice came from behind the curtain.The voice was alluring and had a magnetic charm to it. It sounded like it could have either come from a woman or a gentle-sounding man.“Tapio, you’ve already ascended the Third Stair of the Skyward Stairway and yet you still lost to James?”Tapio knelt on the ground with a frustrated and helpless expression clouding over his pale face.“I don’t know what kind of martial art James was practicing. Not only did his body suddenly take on a bronze sheen, but his defenses also increased exponentially. He had a sort of Energy Wall covering the surface of his body, and my sword could not penetrate it even after putting all my strength behind the strike. The Spiritual Palm could only damage him to the extent of coughing up blood.”He paused and continued as he selected his next words carefully. “Prolonging the fight would only be detrimental to us both. Your instructions were to test him and not kill him, so I admitted defeat.”
Recently, the media was abuzz about the Celestial Sect’s leader. Thus, he had specifically ordered an investigation to be done and found out the sect leader wielded the Malevolent Sword.He knew of the origin of the Malevolent Sword and that it had been buried in the snow cavern of Mount Thunder Sect.“Who are you? That is a nefarious weapon. Not just anyone can control it, so how is it possible for you to wield it?”Thea replied in a deep voice, “You sure do know a lot. You even know about the Malevolent Sword, but who was it that told you that no one could control it? Who are you exactly?”She was also curious about Tapio’s identity.The person was powerful, but she had never heard of him before. Moreover, he was not present during the battle to kill the Spirit Turtle.The two stood face to face.Both of them had intense energies emanating from their bodies.The two energies eventually collided and caused a colossal shockwave that swept over their surroundings.The force cau
“Yeah.”Tapio said, “That person was the Celestial Sect’s leader. She wielded the Malevolent Sword, which was left by the Prince of Orchid Mountain in the Snow Caverns of Mount Thunder Sect.Hearing this, the person behind the curtain fell silent.After a while, the person spoke, “Alright, you don’t need to worry about her. I’ll personally deal with matters related to the Celestial Sect.”“Understood. I’ll take my leave now.”Tapio stood up and quickly left the mountains behind.…While Thea stalked Tapio, James had already driven a great distance.Half a day later, they returned to the Southern Plains.Southern Plains City, Black Dragon Palace.Although James did not stay in the Black Dragon Palace, it was his residence in the Southern Plains, and there were cleaners who regularly tidied up the place.In the living room, James looked at Delilah sitting opposite him and looked her in the eyes. “What happened when you were captured?”Delilah opened and closed her mouth for a
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