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
However, she did not refuse her father’s wishes.James was a powerful martial artist as well as a man of outstanding character.At least for now, she had not found any shortcomings in James.Any woman would fall for a man like him.She was no exception.Whether it was for her own personal motive or for the sect, she wanted to get closer to James.James also contemplated the idea.Delainey made a good point.Since Tapio was Delainey’s eldest brother and a former disciple of the Mount Thunder sect, he would surely appear again if Delainey stayed in the Capital.Using Delainey’s relationship with him, he could find out more about the person who had dispatched him.Tapio was immensely powerful, so the person behind him was definitely…James could not imagine, nor did he dare to think about it.Thinking of these, James could not help but shudder and take a deep breath.“I’d also like to figure out the identity of the person behind Tapio. I can tell he isn’t a cruel person. Othe
Judging from Thomas’ ability to access the Snow Cavern of Mount Thunder Sect easily, Thea was certain that Simon must have taught him the Spiritual Palm.Thea was perplexed by why Thomas taught her the Spiritual Art, knowing full well it was a wretched martial art technique.What exactly was Thomas’ motive?Thea had never doubted Thomas before because everything he had done in the past was for James’ sake.She wracked her brains but could not figure out why he would teach her Spiritual Art and why he reassured her that it was not evil.Thea recalled Thomas saying that there was no such thing as evil martial arts, only evil intentions.A person with a wicked heart would turn to the path of evil even while practicing righteous martial art techniques.These thoughts flashed through Thea’s mind.She took a deep breath and stopped thinking about it.Turning to James, she asked, “How did your body react to the palm attack?”James thought for a while and said, “There wasn’t much of
Delilah said, “Since the accident happened to my dad’s company, he vanished. I never saw him again, and even my mom didn’t know anything. If I knew anything, my mom wouldn’t have died so horrifically.”James said softly as he cast his gaze downward, “My condolences.”“It’s alright.” Delilah forced a smile.She went through a lot during this period and has now come to terms with it.It was a blessing that she was still alive.Thea noticed the strange atmosphere between them and promptly asked, “Honey, when will you make a move?”James thought for a while and answered, “I should hurry up since things might start changing if I procrastinate. I’ll head to the military region to check on the situation first. I need to clean up the Red Flame Army and eliminate all the moles within. After uniting the army, I’ll start taking action.”“Alright.”Thea nodded silently.“Delilah, you can live here for the time being. It’s absolutely safe, and no one will harm you.”“Mhm. Thank you, James
Graydon stood with a dazed look for a few seconds before the situation sunk in for him.He glanced at James and chortled haughtily, “Are you kidding me, James?”In response to Graydon’s incredulous statement, James let out a smug chuckle.He smiled brightly and said, “Henceforth, you’re no longer the deputy commander of the Red Flame Army.”“Haha…”This time, Graydon laughed in response.“James, have you not understood the situation yet? Although you’re the commander of the Red Flame Army, you’re just occupying an empty seat. Who can you command in the Red Flame Army? Which of these soldiers will listen to your orders? In the Capital, you no longer have the authority to enforce the law.”Graydon was well apprised of the situation in the Capital.The Capital had been divided into several factions.However, among these factions, none of them stood by James’ side.“You think too highly of yourself, James. Just because you’re the Dragon King and commander of the Red Flame Army, y
Then, he had no choice but to borrow the strength of ancient martial artists too.Among the ancient martial artists he knew, the only ones with whom he had a good relationship were those from the Mount Thunder Sect.He immediately pulled out his phone and called Delainey from the Mount Thunder Sect.Delainey had left her contact number before she returned home. At that moment, Delainey was walking side by side with Jackson at the leeward of the mountain of the Mount Thunder Sect.Delainey recited the events that happened at the Mount Thunder Sect in the Southern Plains and the encounter with her brother, Tapio.Upon hearing her narration of the events, Jackson’s expression turned serious.“Is Tapio so strong already?”With a solemn expression, he said slowly, “It seems he had encountered many things in the past ten years. Although he’s a marital art genius, he still has to work hard to improve his strength. He couldn’t have entered the eighth rank in less than a hundred years
After contemplating for some time, Jackson decided to side with James.He made the decision after careful consideration.After Delainey got permission, she immediately said, “Alright. I’ll immediately lead the disciples to the Capital and meet up with James.”“Okay, go.”Jackson slightly waved his hands.Now, he could only watch James handle the situation.“I hope you don’t let me down, James,” Jackson murmured.…Meanwhile, James, in the Red Flame Army base in the Capital, smiled at Nathaniel and Henry after calling Delainey.He said, “It’s settled. The Mount Thunder Sect will send one thousand disciples to support me soon. These one thousand disciples are all martial artists and can surely stand against the Phantom Army.”His expression darkened, and he said coldly, “If the Phantom Army dares to stop me, I’ll get rid of them.Henry and Nathaniel looked at James.They knew James meant business this time and that he was not just joking.James took a deep breath and ordered
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