Ezekiel scrutinized the steel wire. However, he could not comprehend how Crucifier managed to turn into a steel wire. “I don’t know either. After all, I have never seen Crucifier before. However, I’ve seen James using this steel wire to sever the stone figures’ heads. This should be a pretty good weapon.” “If he doesn’t tell me Crucifier’s secret, I will tear him to pieces,” Lucjan roared. Meanwhile, Ezekiel said with a grim expression, “Thomas has yet to show himself. He’s the most troublesome enemy of all. Once he’s captured, we can inject Gu venom into their bodies.” Upon hearing this, Lucjan said anxiously, “Why hasn’t he appeared yet? He’s too powerful. I heard that he deflected both Tobias and Bennett’s attacks by himself at the Cadens’ residence and even pushed them away. The moment he appears, we have to use the Thousand-Machinery Formation. Otherwise, we don’t stand a chance against him.” Ezekiel said, “The surveillance cameras outside have been destroyed. However, t
In the dungeon of the underground palace… Sitting on an armchair, Lucjan smoked his cigar while looking at James who was groaning in pain. He said nonchalantly, “James, my patience is limited. From now onwards, I will kill a martial artist here every ten minutes.” Upon hearing this, James’ expression darkened. He glared at Lucjan and said coldly, “I swear I’ll kill you if I ever have the chance.” “What a shame that that day will never come.” Lucjan smiled. No one could escape from the Thousand-Machinery Formation. He snapped his finger. Soon, a disciple of the Gu Sect walked over to him with a clock. Under Lucjan’s orders, the clock was placed right before James so that he could see the passage of time. Tick tock… Tick tock… Tick tock… The second hand moved. Lucjan smiled, “James, the countdown has begun. Think about what I said carefully. Remember, a martial artist will die every ten minutes because of you.” Wearing a grim expression, James took a deep breath. He
Lucjan scanned everyone in the dungeon. His gaze was fixed on Callan. Noticing something was amiss, he said, “Bring Callan here.” A few Gu Sect disciples walked over to Callan, forcibly dragged him, and tossed him beside James. Upon seeing the sweat beaded on his forehead, Lucjan laughed. “Callan, are you trying to free your acupuncture points? Not bad. You’re good at enduring pain. You didn’t even let loose a scream.” Callan remained silent. Lucjan continued, “Once ten minutes is up, I will kill Callan first.” At that moment, James was lying on the ground. He knew he was running out of time. He had to free his acupuncture points at once. Once his acupuncture points were freed, he could make his escape even if he could not save the others. After he left, Lucjan would no longer be able to threaten him. He silently catalyzed Heavenly Breath, and True Heavenly Yang Energy burst forth. “Argh!” James roared in pain. Boom! In that instant, a heavy sound came from within his
Saving lives was not Thomas’ objective. The fate of the ancient martial artists did not concern him. As long as James was safe and sound, he would be content sitting by the sidelines. His objective was the virus in Lucjan’s control. Not only that, he had a plan concerning the First Blood Emperor and the Blood Race. He did not wish for Lucjan to die either. The Gu Sect was a powerful and influential sect since a century ago. Over the past hundred years, the Gu Sect slowly developed into the behemoth it was today by recruiting many talented individuals. His objective was to control Lucjan and the entire Gu Sect. Thomas remained silent. Meanwhile, Lucjan turned to leave in irritation. He was annoyed that James had escaped. At that moment, James was escaping further into the palace. He knew that the only exit was guarded by the Thousand-Machinery Formation, so this was his only available option. If he was trapped in the Thousand-Machinery Formation once more, he would not be able t
“I guess I have no other choice.” Lucjan nodded slightly. At that moment, a Gu Sect disciple walked in and knelt. “Sir, the First Blood Emperor has arrived.” “Hahaha!” Upon hearing this, Lucjan laughed. At long last, the Blood Emperor was here. Lucjan had gone to great lengths to research Gu venom. Though the results of the research were satisfactory, he still lacked a little something. So, he went looking for the First Blood Emperor, a member of the Blood Race whose blood was different from an ordinary human's. “Let’s go!” Lucjan turned to leave. In a room in the underground palace… The First Blood Emperor was waiting alongside many Blood Race martial artists. He was wearing a black caped jacket and a hat that covered his face. However, his appearance could still be discerned. His face was pale and void of life, just like a zombie. He was sitting on the sofa in a room of the underground palace. Many who wore similar attires were standing behind him. “Blood Em
Thomas told them some secrets he long knew. Before slaying the Spirit Turtle, he had heard of the existence of dragons. However, he did not know if the dragon was still alive. There was one person who could corroborate his claims─the First Blood Emperor of the Blood Race. Looking at the First Blood Emperor, he asked, “Am I right, Blood Emperor?” The First Blood Emperor nodded gently. “Yes, you’re right. However, this is one of the Blood Race’s top secrets. Only the Patriarch knows about this. How did you manage to get your hands on this information?” The First Blood Emperor looked at Thomas, who was disguised as Ezekiel, puzzled. How did Thomas learn of this top-secret information about the Blood Race? Thomas smiled and said, “Naturally, I have my ways. Besides, I also know some secrets about dragons.” Upon hearing this, Lucjan was intrigued. “What kind of secret?” “Immortality,” Thomas uttered a single word. “Really?’ Lucjan could not believe his ears. “It should be
It would be more accurate to say that he only managed a few feeble cries instead of saying that he tried their best.After a few minutes, Tobias casually threw the martial artist to the ground.The martial artist was still alive, but he was aging rapidly. In a matter of minutes, his hair had turned white.He seemed to be in his fifties, but now he looked like he was in his seventies or eighties.Many people were in a state of shock as they witnessed this scene.Tobias, on the other hand, had a sinister grin on his face.His power was growing quickly. The sensation of his increasing strength was quite thrilling and amazing.Tobias noticed James, who was lying lifeless on the ground in the adjacent cell.“James…”His expression darkened.He soon walked out of the cell and approached James.“Tobias, what are you trying to do?” Bennett, who was sitting on the ground, said sternly."I'll deal with you after I absorb James' power," Tobias said indifferently, casting a glance at B
Tobias struck them one by one, absorbing all the powers of the martial artists in the dungeon.However, after taking in a little over ten of them, his True Energy was saturated.His entire body felt bloated to him.A gust of powerful True Energy was thrashing about within his body. It felt like it was going to explode.“No. This is an exceptional chance. I can’t pass this up.”Tobias did not want to let go of this fantastic opportunity. He began to suppress the True Energy he had absorbed.While Tobias was obsessively taking in True Energy, Thea arrived. She had been trailing behind him.Thea did not, however, make a hasty appearance. She was aware that there were numerous traps and surveillance cameras inside.It took her a long time just to pass through the Thousand-Machinery Formation quietly.After entering the underground palace, she began her search slowly and deliberately, eventually finding the dungeon.A number of Gu Sect disciples were stationed at the dungeon's ent
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