“But…”Suddenly, the door was pushed open again, and Gloom walked into the study.Seeing that Mia was also present, he quickly said, “I’ll come back later.”After speaking, he proceeded to leave.“Go ahead and report.” The King stopped Gloom from leaving.He turned to Mia and said, “Mia, go outside first. I’ve some business to settle.”“Okay.”Mia cast a glance at Gloom and turned to leave.After she left, the King asked, “What happened for you to come to me so late?”Gloom’s expression darkened as he explained, “News had just come in that the Red Flame Army has been dispatched.”“What?”The King stood up in shock and asked, “The Red Flame Army has been dispatched?”“Yes.”Gloom nodded and said, “One thousand Red Flame Army soldiers were dispatched. James recruited these soldiers from the Southern Plains.After several seconds, the King sat down and asked, “Who’s James targeting?”Gloom shook his head and said, “I don’t know.”The King said slowly, “Tonight won’t be a p
Graydon did not resist because he knew he might get killed if he did.James possessed the Blade of Justice and had the power to enforce the law without having to justify it first.Therefore, he chose to compromise.He believed the news would spread and someone would come to rescue him soon.The people who were standing behind him would not allow James to break the balance in the Capital.After James arrested Graydon, he did not choose to return to the military region. Instead, he headed straight to the courthouse. He planned to interrogate Graydon through the night and convict him. Then, James could kill him if he were to get the death sentence.James wanted to know what would happen after Graydon was killed.He would kill anyone who stepped up to interfere.While James was bringing Graydon to the courthouse, Lucjan sat on a sofa in his residence in the Capital.It was a courtyard house in the suburbs.Several fully-armed soldiers guarded the outside of the courtyard house.
Each faction tried to guess the other’s thoughts.The Gu Sect decided not to take action.Lance, the leader of Orient Commerce, also did not take action.James’ journey with Graydon to the courthouse went very smoothly.Graydon was pushed out of the car.Seeing the courthouse gates, he slightly panicked and hurriedly shouted, “What’re you doing, James? What’re you doing?!”Walking ahead of the troops, James stopped and walked toward Graydon. He said with a faint smile, “What else can I bring you to the courthouse for? The courthouse is used to trial influential figures. You should be proud to be sentenced in the courthouse.”“Who do you think you are to trial me? Let go of me! I want to make a phone call! Give me a phone. I need to make a call!”Graydon panicked.He knew if he did not call for help, it would be too late if he were brought into the courthouse and convicted. “You want to make a phone call? Who can you call to save you now?”James smiled faintly and ordered, “
Sol was a country with strict laws and regulations.It would be troublesome to dismiss a chief justice by following the formal procedures.As for Graydon, James also did not go through the proper procedures.Otherwise, he would have to apply for a trial through the King. The King would issue a document and request several parties to approve it. James would only be able to arrest him after these parties had signed the document.The King hung up the phone.James pondered about it for a while.He thought controlling the courthouse was necessary to achieve his plans.In the future, the courthouse was going to be an important place.Thus, he did not want other factions to control the courthouse.After thinking about it, he called Maxine and said, “Maxine, I need you to investigate someone.”Maxine’s voice sounded from the phone. “Who?”“The chief justice of the courthouse, Francesco.”“Okay, no problem.”“Do it as soon as possible. Try to get me a result before dawn.”“Alright
“Eight years ago, you had a lover that got pregnant. She planned to give birth to the child, but you secretly got some people to abort the baby. Here’s the information on your lover’s treatment records in the hospital. We also have a DNA report of the unborn child.“Five years ago, you secretly took down a consortium and made a ten billion-dollar profit. Here’s the relevant evidence.”…Francesco looked at the presented evidence and read them out one by one.Hearing this, Graydon’s face paled. He roared, “Impossible! This is impossible! I’m being framed! I didn’t do this! I didn’t do any of it! I want to see Lance! I want to see the King!“You’re not qualified to trial me, James!“I’m a three-star general, James! You need an approved document from the King to arrest and put me on trial! Where’s the document? Without a document, you have no right to convict me!”Graydon panicked and kept shouting.James got up, walked toward Francesco, and picked up the large stack of documents.
The Mount Thunder Sect was supporting him.James did not want the Mount Thunder Sect to repeat the fate of the Gu Sect of a hundred years ago.He wanted to purge the country and restore peace in Sol.Although he did not think he was someone with strong integrity, things had already come to this point, and there was no way out for him.All forces had their eyes on the courthouse that night.“The latest news is that the Red Flame Army has surrounded the courthouse.“Our men couldn’t enter the courthouse, and we couldn’t find out what was happening inside.“We’re not sure how Graydon’s doing.”…All kinds of news spread to the various forces and families.Everyone was paying attention to the courthouse’s situation.However, none of them knew what was happening inside the courthouse.After James killed Graydon, he left the courthouse. He sat on the steps outside the courthouse and lit a cigarette.Henry walked over and sat beside him.Henry’s face darkened, and he asked, “Jam
Lance said indifferently, “That’s your problem. Go to the courthouse as soon as possible. I need to know what’s happening in there and what James is trying to accomplish.”Lance contemplated for a long time and decided not to get rid of James just yet.There would be no one to keep the Gu Sect in check and maintain a balance if James was gone.Lucjan was not a pushover.Lance was not confident in an absolute victory against Lucjan.Therefore, he could only use James to suppress Lucjan.Who James targeted was not important.He could easily promote another person in seconds. Thus, James’ actions were not of concern.“Understood. I’ll get going right now.”Tobias did not say anything more. He turned around and left, heading to the courthouse with the Phantom Army.“We’ve new intel that the Phantom Army has been dispatched.”“The commander, Tobias, is leading members of the Phantom Army to the courthouse.”The news spread like wildfire as soon as the Phantom Army was dispatched
Tobias’ current strength was within James’ expectations.Back then, he was already a seventh-ranked grandmaster.After ambushing Bennett and snatching the Spirit Turtle’s core, he disappeared for over two months.Since he appeared now, he must have refined the core and already stepped into the eighth rank. As for the Skyward Stairway he had ascended, James could not be sure.James never expected Tobias to take refuge in Orient Commerce.He used to be the mighty and superior family head of the Cadens.Yet, he served someone else now.James looked at Tobias, who appeared at the courthouse gate with members of the Phantom Army. He walked over and said coldly, “It’s you, Tobias. I was wondering who had shown up. Do you finally dare to expose yourself again? Aren’t you afraid of Bennett looking to take revenge against you?Tobias smiled and replied, “You must be joking, Emperor. Why would Grandpa need to take revenge against me?”“You can drop the act. The Cadens know you ambushed
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