The scent was barely detectable a few days ago. Now, however, the fragrance was more intense. Callan looked at James. James said smilingly, “To be honest with you, I came across a tiny herb that contained a trace of Empyrean Spiritual Energy in the mountains a few days ago. So, I brought the herb back and planted it on my plantation. Now, all of my other herbs had withered, and only that herb remains. After blossoming, its fruit began exuding a fragrance.” “Really?” Exhilarated, Callan said, “I’d like to have a look.” “Follow me.” James brought Callan to the plantation behind the wooden house. All herbs in the plantation had withered, and only a single herb remained. There was a beautiful red fruit the size of a thumb on the herb. The closer they got to the plantation, the more intense the scent was. Callan crouched down and looked at the herb, “Are you saying that this herb has Empyrean Spiritual Energy? Why can’t I sense its presence?” James smiled and said, “That
James returned to the courtyard. Upon returning, Thea walked out of her room. “Darling, I’m feeling a little uncomfortable.” Thea was wearing a pained expression. “Are you giving birth?” James was delighted. Thea rolled her eyes and said, “The baby is due in another month. I’m feeling uncomfortable because the baby’s getting restless inside of me.” James gently placed his hand on her stomach and said, smiling, “Getting a little mischievous, aren’t you? You better behave.” However, the baby grew even more restless upon hearing James’ words. “Alright now, stop playing with the baby. I need to rest,” Thea grumbled. James hurriedly carried her to a chair. “Darling, since the baby is due soon, I want to return to Cansington. At least there’d someone taking care of me in the Callahans. We won’t be able to make it in time for the hospital in this village,” Thea said. “What? Return to the Callahans?” James froze. “Why?” Thea looked at him, confused. “Are you reluctant?”
The journey back to Cansington was uneventful. Soon, they arrived at the Callahans in Cansington. The Callahans had developed rapidly over the past few years. That was because the family had undergone a major restructuring, which divided the family into two groups. One group would remain in the city and manage the businesses of the outside world, whereas the other group would practice martial arts in the suburbs. Meanwhile, Thea returned to the Callahans’ residence in the suburbs. After escorting Thea to her destination, James left and returned to the village. Before he left, Thea reminded him not to wander about outside and ordered him to return immediately after plucking the fruit. James promised her just that. A day later, James was at a place near the village. He drove while humming a song. Screech! Suddenly, someone appeared in the middle of the road. James slammed on the brakes immediately, and the friction between the tires and the road made a screeching sound.
“No need.” Then, the man gave James a powerful kick. James appeared twenty meters away in an instant. He thought he had evaded the man’s attack. However, the man appeared before him and swung his foot. James’ face darkened, and he hurriedly raised his arm to block the attack. The moment the man’s foot made contact with James, James could feel a terrifying power hurtling toward him. In an instant, he was sent flying several meters away as powerful energy shredded through the air. The Blood Energy inside James’ body churned, and he could feel blood gushing through his throat. He forcibly swallowed his blood and catalyzed True Energy to suppress the violent Blood Energy. “Not bad…” The man remained where he stood and looked at James who was wearing a solemn expression. “Looks like the rumors are true. You’re indeed the most distinguished martial artist of your generation. Fight me with all your strength, kid, or else this will be your final resting place.”Although the man was pr
James did not wish to fight against a stranger. However, the man had pushed it too far. He instantly catalyzed True Energy and met the man’s attack. All these years, he had been busy researching all kinds of martial arts. However, he did not have the opportunity to test things out on the battlefield. Now, one had presented itself. The battlefield was not too far away from the village James resided in. Fortunately, these were desolated parts where no one lived. In this desolated area, shadows flashed, and dust swirled. Boom! James and the man’s fists collided once more, and the man was immediately sent flying. His arm went limp, and he could no longer raise his arm. Before he could collect himself, James was already before him. Then, in the blink of an eye, his chest was struck, and he crashed heavily on the ground. “Damn it!” the man cursed. He leaped from the ground, exuding a terrifying aura. The aura affected the surroundings, and dust swirled. Then, he charged towar
The man staggered backward. Soon, he reached a tree. He leaned against the tree and glared at James in alarm. James looked at him and uttered word by word, “I’ll give you a chance to speak. Who are you?” The man took a deep breath and forcibly calmed himself down. Then, looking at James, who was wearing a composed look on his face, he said, “You wouldn’t dare kill me, James.” “What makes you think so?” James’ expression darkened. Just because he did not intervene in others’ affairs, it did not mean that he was afraid. Sensing his killing intent, the man’s blood ran cold. “My name’s Damian Lamar. I’m a disciple of the Void Sect,” the man introduced himself. “The Void Sect?” James froze. He had heard Callan mention the Void Sect before. It was a sect that had appeared out of nowhere just a few days ago. Although it was a newly-established sect, it went around challenging various ancient martial artists and defeating them. Back then, he did not pay it any heed. He did not
The Void Sect was truly a formidable force. Even an ordinary disciple demonstrated such strength. Puzzled, James murmured, “Who exactly are they?” Callan shook his head, “I don’t know either. You can ask Omniscient Deity if you wish to know more. As he lived far longer than we do, not to mention that he’s present in almost all significant events in history, he must know something about the Void Sect.” “Mhm.” James nodded. He shared the same opinion. However, since the Void Sect had yet to cross the line, he could put them aside for now. The two returned to the village. Upon returning, James hurriedly headed over to his plantation. As he had only left for a day or two, the fruit was still the same size. However, it was now redder and more alluring than ever. James had to suppress the urge to swallow it whole. “James, I kept close watch over your precious herb over the past two days. No one came to steal it.” Callan smiled. “Thanks, man.” James was grateful. Now, he jus
Upon hearing the noise, Callan hurriedly made his way over to James. The moment he arrived at the courtyard, he could see James levitating in mid-air, and his body was radiating a red beam. “What in the…” Callan was stunned. James shut his eyes and catalyzed the Lunar and Terra Art to swiftly absorb the energy inside his body. The Empyrean Spiritual Energy the mysterious fruit possessed was so concentrated and majestic that James was dumbfounded. If the Empyrean Spiritual Energy James absorbed every morning was a drop of morning dew, then the Empyrean Spiritual Energy the fruit possessed was like the vast ocean. After James consumed the mysterious fruit, he began refining and absorbing Empyrean Spiritual Energy to increase his True Energy. At the same time, in Tacriyrus… Sky was wearing a golden robe while sitting in the main hall of his palace. Below him was a glamorous-looking woman who exuded great charisma. Sky glanced downward at Maxine with a slight hint of displeas
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