Swoosh!All of a sudden, a figure flew up the cliff.The person landed firmly on the ground.“Master,”Tapio immediately stood up and addressed him respectfully.The person that flew up the cliff was a youthful-looking man, probably around his 30s.He had long hair and was dressed in a white robe. The man had a calm demeanor as he crossed his hands behind his back.“What’s the situation?” he inquired.“Master, Celestial Sect’s leader, has challenged Tobias to a duel at Mt. Thunder Pass. In the past few days, news had spread that Celestial Sect’s leader is actually James’ wife, Thea.”“Celestial Sect’s leader is Thea?”Upon hearing this news, the man in his 30s was surprised.During this period, he also tried to investigate the identity of the Celestial Sect’s leader but to no avail.After composing himself, he asked, “Who spread the news?”Tapio replied, “I’m not sure. By the way, according to reliable sources, James appeared in the Capital. After he visited the Cadens’ ma
James had never seen this person before nor heard of his name.However, it seemed this person named Tyrus had known him for a long time.James looked at the man before him with flinty eyes This man was extremely strong and was on par with him in terms of cultivation base.He had ascended the Fifth Stair's peak and was on the verge of entering the Sixth Stair. He had assumed he was the strongest in the world, but all of a sudden, this man shows up and demonstrated strength that was at least equal to his.The world was indeed full of hidden masters.It proved that as one climbed higher, one would also come into contact with similarly remarkable people.“Who exactly are you, Tyrus?” James questioned him with narrowed eyes.However, Tyrus did not answer his question. He simply stared at James, shocked that James’ strength had exceeded his expectations.He practically watched James grow up.Ever since James was drafted into the Southern Plains ten years ago, he had secretly watch
James had no words to dispute his statement.It was not that his martial art comprehension was poor, but that his opponent was too powerful.What kind of martial arts was he practicing?He had never seen or heard of this technique before.“What…What kind of martial art technique is that?” James stared at Tyrus incredulously.“It’s not an advanced martial art technique. I simply flicked my finger. You’ll only be able to use this to your advantage when you truly comprehend the way of martial arts. Your True Energy is the core of your strength, and maximizing the power of your True Energy is the real essence of martial arts,” explained Tyrus.It sounded like he was boasting about his own skills but it also seemed to be a lesson meant for James.He spoke literally and his words were simple enough to understand.However, it was difficult to grasp from a martial artist’s perspective.“We’ll meet again.”Tyrus left the conversation there and began to move away.“Take this!!!”Jame
When he was alive a millennia ago, it only took him a mere ten years to ascend the ranks and be able to take on the Prince of Orchid Mountain’s men. Through this, he was able to gain power that was second only to the Prince of Orchid Mountain.Even though his cultivation base had been abolished, he was still regarded as a legend for being able to create the Nine Scriptures of Ordeals.The martial arts he left behind were all first-rate techniques from a thousand years ago.James planned to study hard and practice them.However, he did not have the leisure of doing so currently.It would take several years, perhaps decades, or even longer to fully understand and master each one.This would not be the case for geniuses though.However, James did not think himself to be a genius.While immersed in his thoughts, he made his way up Mt. Thunder Pass.James sat in a lotus position and waited.He was going to wait until Thea appeared.Meanwhile, a man was also seated in a lotus posi
“How much longer till the duel?”“One week.”“Alright.”Tobias waved his hand and said, “You should head back first. I’ll go to Mt. Thunder Pass and battle her then. This time, I’ll definitely kill her.“By the way, have you refined the second Spirit Turtle’s core yet?”“Not yet. I plan to save it for when I reach a higher realm.”Sky said in a grave voice, “Tobias, I must warn you to not underestimate Thea. Despite ascending the Third Stair of the Skyward Stairway and reaching its peak, you still might not be a match for her. If I were you and had only one week before the duel, I’d travel around Sol and absorb the True Energy of various martial artists to rapidly augment my strength the best I can. One week should be enough for you to ascend to the Fifth Stair.“You’ll be the greatest martial artist in this world if you ascend the Fifth Stair of the Skyward Stairway.“When that time comes, there will be none that can rival you.”Sky lightly warned Tobias.He had already walk
Sol, the Western Border.Mount Littleroot, the Blithe family’s headquarters.The Blithe family was known for being a relatively strong family since the days of old and had their accomplishments recorded throughout history.Their time spent in the sun also eventually came to an end.For the past hundred years, the Blithe family had not risen to their former glory.Not long ago, they invited many martial artists in order to make an impactful return back into the ancient martial world. They held aspirations to become the best of the ancient martial world upon their comeback.However, their plans went awry because of James.Wiston had personally taken action against him.He was already old and did not reap any benefits from participating in that battle. His True Energy ebbed away after going all out, and the vitality slowly drained from his body ever since.His time was almost up.At that moment, Winston sat in a lotus position on the ground in his closed-door sanctuary in a side
“Deep in an underground cavern in Mount Littleroot, there’s a map left behind by our forefather. It contains the layout of the booby traps within King Quavon's Mausoleum.“In the past, our ancestors also had a hand in constructing King Quavon's Mausoleum. Unfortunately, our forefather ended up being buried alive within it. However, he knew of his fate and secretly sent out the mausoleum’s layout after it was successfully built.“If our ancestor was telling the truth, the Primordial Sword and First Sword Art manual are buried within King Quavon's Mausoleum.“This is our family's biggest secret, and only one family member in each generation can know of this information.“My time is almost up, so I wanted to pass it on to you. If you have the chance, you must go to the underground cavern in Mount Littleroot and find the floor plan of King Quavon's Mausoleum that our forefather left behind. You’ll need to then use it to find the Primordial Sword and acquire the First Sword Art.“I’m l
Western Border, Mount Littleroot.A man who looked to be in his 40s walked toward the base of the mountain.The person was dressed in fashionable, modern clothing.He also carried a long sword on his back.The presence of the long sword was jarring and stood out over his entire outfit.“Who’s there?”As soon as Tobias showed up, he was stopped by the Blithes’ guards.The guards immediately pointed their guns at the approaching Tobias.“This place is Mount Litttleroot. Outsiders are not allowed, so leave quickly. Otherwise…”Tobias looked at the Blithes’ guards and his lips raised into a faint smile.He lost to the Blithes’ paragon in the past.For 20 long years, he had been brooding over the defeat.He had always been afraid of the Blithe Fist of Abomination. Back when James was captured, he did not dare to oppose them directly and only sent Maxine to check on the situation.This has changed now. He was no longer afraid of the Blithes.He walked toward the guards casually
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