Tapio left.After passing a few stone chambers, he met up with another person.It was none other than Tyrus.“Master,” Tapio greeted him respectfully.“How did it go?”Tyrus had his hands behind his back.Tapio replied, “James is a little arrogant and trusts others too easily. He lets his guard down once he trusts someone. He was still wary of Donovan but completely let his guard down with me. I managed to hit him with a sneak attack using my full strength.”“Mhm.”Tyrus gave a small nod and said, “It’s because he’s become one of the greatest martial artists in this world before hitting his thirties. It’s not surprising that he’d get a little full of himself and overconfident. This will teach him to be more cautious in the future.”“Master, is there a reason you’re looking out for James?” asked Tapio.Others may not have been aware of that, but Tapio knew everything.The reason James could always turn the tide in dangerous situations while fighting in the Southern Plains for
“Is that all you’re capable of?”While James was upset about the situation, a voice spoke out, and the stone door behind him was pushed open.Tapio walked over.While walking over, he stopped and said, “Don’t attack me, James. I have no ill intentions. I was simply using it as an opportunity to teach you not to trust others. If I was really set on killing you, I’d have done it while you were still injured. Why would I leave you there? Don’t you agree?” He explained with a smile.However, he was greeted with another lash of powerful Sword Energy.Tapio quickly clung to the stone wall to dodge James’ attacks.The stone walls were robust. James' current strength was not enough to break the walls and could only leave deep cuts on it at most.“James, calm down! I can lead you out of this underground labyrinth. Stop attacking and listen to me first,” Tapio tried to reason with him while dodging the attacks.After James let off some steam, he felt much of his anger subside. He stop
The First Sword Art was an unstoppable technique.James was terrified of its potential.It would spell disaster for the world if this technique was taught to someone who had evil intentions.Therefore, he had no choice but to destroy it.In order to learn the First Sword Art, one would have to meet a number of extremely rigorous requirements.First, one would need to understand the intricacies of swordsmanship.This requirement was equivalent to mastering the Fourteen Heavenly Swords and Polaris Sword Art’s singularity.Only those who have reached such heights are qualified to practice this amazing sword technique.James was apprehensive.The strength of the technique alone was enough to terrify him.Haaah!After destroying the sword technique’s records, James let out a deep sigh of relief.He had already memorized it.It had ingrained itself too deeply in his mind.After destroying the records, he finally remembered the situation he was in. He was in a dangerous place an
Sky was narcissistic and arrogant.He ascended the Sixth Stair of the Skyward Stairway and was the closest one among everyone present to becoming a ninth-rank grandmaster.Thomas was the only person on par with him.The others were no match for him.If it were not for Thomas restraining him, everyone present would be unable to beat him, even with their combined might.Sky fought fiercely against three opponents—Donovan, Tanner, and Simon.Meanwhile, Thomas was also locked in battle against two opponents—Maha of the Sylvan Sect and Waylon, the owner of Divine Sword Villa.Despite fighting against multiple opponents, Sky and Thomas both had the upper hand.Apart from Sky and Thomas, everyone else was injured.Donovan sustained the most and was in a miserable state since he was only in the middle phase of the eighth rank. Blood dribbled from his lips, and one of his arms was barely attached to his shoulder.Sky quickly made his move and thrust his palm at Simon.Simon was well
Everyone’s minds were occupied with different thoughts.Thomas and Sky agreed to allow James to acquire the Novenary Golden Pill for them.He walked toward the secret door.Under everyone’s watchful gazes, James stood before the door.He simply attempted to push it open.There was no mechanism attached to the door, but the door itself was heavy, weighing about several hundred kilograms. It would have been impossible to open without using True Energy.Slowly, the door swung open slowly.The dust inside was kicked up by the gust of fresh air entering the room.James raised his hand to fan it away.He walked inside.The space inside was relatively small, measuring only ten square meters. On the stone wall were some small stone boxes.He walked over and opened them one by one.Unfortunately, every box he opened was empty except until he reached the last one.He opened the last stone box and found a small crystal bottle within.James’ heart leaped in joy and excitement after d
James walked over to Simon and stopped before him.He looked at the injured Simon.When he was in Mount Thunder Sect, Simon had given him their sect’s Sacred Wine, which allowed his strength to skyrocket.Back when Lucjan was hunting him down, Simon defended James and protected him with his life.It stood to reason that James still had a good impression of Simon.When he saw Simon injured, he wanted to treat him.Immediately, a steel wire slipped out of James’ sleeve.The steel wire disintegrated into needles.James held onto Crucifier and attempted to treat Simon’s injuries.“W-What’re you trying to do?”Simon stared at James warily.James replied, “No matter what kind of person you’ve become, you’ve saved me in the past. Today, I’ll treat your injuries to repay your kindness.”After speaking, James began preparations to use Crucifier.Simon believed in James’ character, so he did not refuse or have other significant concerns about the treatment.James inserted a needle
Meanwhile, Maxine had been assisting Quincy with matters related to New Era Commerce while James was away at King Quavon’s Mausoleum.During this period, she heard a couple of things from Quincy about Thea’s condition.“Are you saying she doesn’t have long to live?”Maxine looked at Quincy in disbelief and asked, “You’re absolutely certain about this?”“Of course. James brought Thea to see my teacher, Callan. I was there and personally heard him say that Thea only had a couple of years ahead of her if they couldn’t find a way to treat her condition,” said Quincy.“This…”Maxine was stunned.Thea looked fine, so how was it that she barely had much time left on this earth?At that moment, a sudden thought flashed in her mind.“I’ll go check on Thea.”She bid farewell to Quincy.Soon, Maxine arrived at Thea’s house.Thea had not left her house in two days and stayed home trimming the flowers and plants.When Maxine reached, she spotted Thea, who had finished tending to the pl
Maxine continued. “Shallow love is possessive. Real love is about letting go. Leave James and find a secluded place to spend the rest of your life. You’ll be dead in a few years anyway, and James would surely have already gotten over you by then.”“Is this the reason you’ve come to see me?” Thea looked at Maxine calmly and replied quietly.“Yes.” Maxine did not deny it.“I don’t want to see James give up everything for your sake or run around trying to save you.“You’re smart, so you should know what’s the best choice to make.”After Maxine finished speaking, she stood up and made her way out.When she reached the gate, Thea suddenly called out to her, “Wait.”Maxine turned around and looked at Thea, who was standing.Thea burst into tears.Crystal-clear teardrops spilled out of her eyes and slid down her cheeks.It had always been her dream to grow old together with James.Now, she knew that dream was all but impossible.She only had a few years left.Originally, she simp
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