James stopped the Omniscient Deity from leaving.However, the Omniscient Deity did not stop. He turned around and left the Black Dragon Palace.James touched his chin and murmured, “What kind of sword is it?”He had heard of Divine Sword Villa.Some time ago, Callan had brought back Excalibur and headed to Divine Sword Villa, requesting them to help reforge the sword.However, Divine Sword Villa refused to help.Therefore, Callan fought with the owner of Divine Sword Villa.After defeating him, Divine Sword Villa finally agreed to reforge Excalibur.Another legendary weapon was about to be born from Divine Sword Villa.Moreover, it was a sword forged for more than a thousand years.What kind of legendary weapon was worth being forged for more than a thousand years?James was intrigued by the sword.On top of that, Lucjan had headed to Divine Sword Villa. Therefore, he would also need to visit them to retrieve Crucifier.After thinking for a while, James sat down.He looke
Henry exclaimed.“The Celestial Sect’s leader. That’s one of the strongest figures to exist in the ancient martial world. I never expected Thea, who still needed to be protected just some time ago, to become so strong in just half a year. I feel so ashamed that I’ve only just cultivated my True Energy. I’m only a first-ranked grandmaster. Thea could kill me instantly with just one move.”Henry felt ashamed.He was no match for her at all.“Huff.”James sighed.“What’s the matter, James?”“Nothing.”James closed his eyes, putting everything behind his mind.In the backyard of the Cadens’ mansion.Maxine was lying on a bed in a room.Inside the room, Bennett took out a jug of wine and poured a glass for James.James asked, “How’s Maxine?”Bennett sighed. “Her condition isn’t looking too good. Every day, I have to use my True Energy to prolong her life.”“Let me take a look.”James got up and went to the bedside.Maxine was wearing white pajamas, lying on the bed. Her eyes
Callan invited James and Thea into the room to sit down.“James, Thea, what would you like to drink?” asked Quincy.“Anything is fine,” Thea replied softly.Quincy asked again, “What about you, James?”“Anything for me too.”James was not here for a casual visit but to ask Callan about some things.Callan sat down and went straight to the point. “James, I know you won’t visit for nothing. There must be something up if you’re here to see me. You can cut to the chase.”James nodded and said, “Mhm. There is indeed something I need from you. I’d like to inquire about Divine Sword Villa.”“Oh?”Callan’s curiosity was piqued. He looked at James with curiosity and asked, “Why are you suddenly asking about Divine Sword Villa?”James did not hide anything and told him about the information he had gotten from the Omniscient Deity.“Is that so?”After hearing this, Callan fell into thought.“A legendary sword is about to be born from Divine Sword Villa? Why have I not heard of this?”
After thinking for a while, he said solemnly, “The situation is very complicated. She has a problem with her blood. Not only has she absorbed the Spirit Turtle’s blood, but her blood has also mutated. This would’ve been difficult enough to treat even if her blood had not mutated. I’m afraid that even modern medicine can’t get the job done.”James asked, “Is there no other way?”“She can only go through an exchange transfusion.”Callan thought for a while and said, “She’ll have to replace her current blood with new blood. Her organs have already adapted to the Spirit Turtle’s blood, and they’re depending on it. Ordinary blood won’t be good enough for her.“Only blood stronger than the Spirit Turtle’s will work. Even so, there’s no guarantee that this’ll succeed. After she goes through an exchange transfusion, she might face complications like her blood being unable to regenerate or it being incompatible with her body’s organs, which will lead to death.”Callan explained his underst
To be honest, James was not confident in his abilities to cure Thea either.There were no records in the medical book about conditions similar to Thea’s.His only hope was for Crucifier to perform a miracle.The two returned home together.At home, James accompanied Thea for the rest of the day.He initially planned to leave for Divine Sword Villa the next morning.He remembered the information he had obtained from the Omniscient Deity. He would have to look for the King if he wanted to know about Xavion’s whereabouts.James pondered for a while and decided that he should settle this matter before heading to Divine Sword Villa.Early in the morning, he bid farewell to Thea and left the house. He headed to Peace Mansion and met with the King.The King had had his power stripped from him. Apart from his nominal title, he had no absolute authority, nor was he needed in any meetings. All matters, regardless of their importance, were handled by the candidates running for the title
The King said, “We don’t have much time.”“I’ll solve everything as soon as possible. I’ll try to get it done one month before the general election.”“Then, you still have a month and a half left.”“Mhm. I’ll have to leave the Capital for a while. When I return, hand Xavion over to me. I’ll handle things.”The King shrugged and said, “If you’re confident that you can solve everything, then I won’t stop you. After all, I’m about to retire. I’m gonna enjoy the rest of my life without worrying about these tedious matters.”The King looked indifferent.“I still have some stuff to settle, so I’ll take my leave.”James did not say anything more and stood up to leave.After James left, the King’s expression gradually became solemn. Gloom, who was standing by the side, asked, “Do you really trust James? Do you think James can win the fight against Orient Commerce and the Gu Sect?”“Certainly.”The King nodded and said, “In the battle of Malgudi, the Gu Sect suffered a heavy blow. See
Divine Sword Villa was a low-profile but powerful sect.The sect hardly paid any attention to worldly affairs. Even a hundred years ago, when Sol was in dire straits, no one from Divine Sword Villa Sect exposed themselves, nor did they support Sol in the war.Callan learned about Divine Sword Villa by chance.This would be his second time visiting them.James looked at the steep mountain devoid of human traces.He nodded and said, “Mhm. Let’s go check out Divine Sword Villa.”“We should head this way.”Callan pointed in the right direction.Then, he strode ahead and quickly led the way.James followed closely behind him.The two quickly moved through the dense mountain forest.The mountain roads were steep.However, this did not affect the two of them.About an hour later, a few historical-looking buildings appeared on a mountain ahead of them.A white mist surrounded the top of the mountain. From a distance, these buildings looked like heaven on earth.“It’s right ahead
“Ha!”Hearing this, the young man in the white robe snickered.He looked at Callan with a sneer, then his face darkened, and he said coldly, “Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to me in such a manner? It doesn’t matter who you are in the outside world. When you’re in Divine Sword Villa, you go by our rules. We’re not accepting any guests right now. Leave, or else…”“Or else what?”Callan glanced at the man in the white robe.“Die.”The man in the white robe suddenly pulled out the long sword hung around his waist.Bzzt!He swung his long sword, and an invisible Sword Energy swept forward.Callan raised his hand and stretched out two fingers, easily stopping the long sword.His robe fluttered because of the invincible Sword Energy.“What?”The young man’s expression changed immediately.He wanted to draw back his long sword but could not, no matter how hard he tried. Callan exerted a little force on the sword.Clank!The long sword broke in half.The broken b
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