“D*mn it, James! How did Grandpa get tricked by him? Why would he believe in James? Did Granpa really delusionally think he could celebrate his birthday in the House of Royals?” Megan complained.Lex’s face blushed bright red in embarrassment.‘How can this be? James had assured me that I’d be able to hold my birthday celebration at the House of Royals and would even be able to access the venue in advance.’“Are you sure what you guys are talking about? Do you know who permitted me to hold my birthday in the House of Royals?” He straightened up his back and scolded the guards.“Get lost, old man!”The security guards began to chase him away.“Well, what do we have here?”A man dressed in a suit and tie walked over with his hands around the waist of a sexy woman.“Mr. Xenos.”The security guards bowed their heads respectfully, The person who showed up was the manager of Goodview Villa District and the security guards' immediate boss. He had an excellent background and was fro
As the deputy captain of the specialized police unit, Brody was trained in combat, and the security guards were no match for him.However, he did not dare to fight back because it was a family member of the Xenoses who ordered the beating.The Xenoses were members of the Five Provinces Business Alliance.The Five Provinces Business Alliance was like a family—offending any of them would be equivalent to making enemies with all the business alliance’s members.He was afraid of offending them.The Callahans begged for mercy as they were being beaten.Zack walked over, lowered his head, and stepped on Lex. “I heard that you're a very egoistic one, old man. You even made a fake invitation to attend the Blithe King’s succession ceremony. Now, you’re trying to celebrate your birthday in Goodview Villa District? Get lost. I’ll break your old legs if I see you here again.Spit!Lucy spat a mouthful of saliva on Tommy and shamed him arrogantly, “You looked down on my poor family backgrou
Lex swung his cane as soon as James walked through the door.However, James easily avoided it.“What happened, Grandpa? Why’re you so angry?”“You piece of trash!” Lex wore a furious expression. He had lost face and got beaten up by several security guards just because he believed in James’ words.This incident was much more shameful than being thrown out by a military region’s general.Lex stood up, pointed at James’ nose, and scolded him, saying, “You trash! Do you intend to embarrass my family?“You're no longer the son-in-law of the Callahans, James!“You’ve no conscience at all! We feed you and provide for you, but all you do is embarrass our family!”The family members scolded him and degraded him.However, James wore a puzzled expression.“What happened, Grandpa?” he asked with a frown.“How dare you still have the face to ask me?” Lex swung his hand toward James.“At least let me know what happened,” James raised his head, quickly blocked the slap, and said indiffer
The Five Provinces Business Alliance had a representative in each city of the five provinces.The head of each family was a council member of the business alliance.There was also a family from Cansingon that joined the Five Provinces Business Alliance—the Watsons.The Watsons were not among the Great Four of Cansington but had more tremendous assets than them. They were recognized as one of the best households in Cansington.Cansington’s council member for the Five Provinces Business Alliance, Gavin Watson, was in a company meeting when he suddenly received a call from the president.The president was furious during the phone call as he explained the general situation.Gavin immediately phoned the Xenoses and personally brought the latter, his little lover, and dozens of security guards who had laid their hands on the Callahans to redeem themselves.In the Callahans’ villa, the family members were still unsettled after what had happened.“Is there any news yet, Brody?” Tommy c
Brody stepped forward and kicked Zack. He was a specialized police unit officer and thus had greater strength in his kick.Zack tumbled a few times on the ground.However, he did not dare to complain and got back up to kneel.Tommy became arrogant and walked over confidently. He approached and squatted down in front of Lucy. Then, he lifted her chin to raise her head. “Do you remember spitting on me, Lucy?” he said with an undisguised smugness.Lucy trembled in fear and pleaded for mercy, “T-Tommy, I made a mistake. Please forgive me.”“Security!”The Callahans’ two security guards approached and asked, “Mr. Tommy, what is your order?” “Beat them!” Tommy pointed at the security guards kneeling on the ground and ordered.“Understood.”The two security guards rubbed their fists and began beating up Zack and the security guards, who were still kneeling on the ground.Constant groans sounded outside the Callahans’ villa.Tommy was extremely pleased by the sight.Brody rais
The whole family showered Brody with compliments.They all had the impression that Brody’s uncle, the general’s secretary, had informed the general after the phone call.With the general helping them, even a council member of the Five Provinces Business Alliance like Gavin had personally shown up with Zack, who ordered the beating to apologize.Lex was ecstatic that he could now hold his birthday at the House of Royals.He immediately held a press conference to announce the news.At the same time, Howard quickly made arrangements for the birthday party, including redesigning the invitations and sending them out.Meanwhile, James, who was staying at Henry’s Common Clinic, saw the news of Lex’s press conference on television.He instantly knew that the problem was solved and that a Five Provinces Business Alliance representative had shown up at their doorstep to apologize.Since everything was solved, he returned to the Callahans’ villa again.He rang the doorbell.The person w
Suddenly, a car approached the villa.A tall, fair-skinned woman dressed in a professional outfit got out of the car.The woman was Thea.After she had taken over the company, she noticed some financial problems after going through the documents. Thus, she came to the villa to inquire about it.Unexpectedly, she saw James standing in front of the Callahans’ villa as soon as she got out of the car.She froze but collected herself, walked over, and greeted, “Grandpa.”Lex’s expression softened, and a smile blossomed on his face as he saw Thea. “What brings you here, Thea?”“Grandpa, I was sorting through the company’s financial documents and found some problems I wanted to ask about.”“Alright, let’s talk inside.”Although Lex had an excellent attitude toward Thea, his expression changed as soon as he glanced at James. He immediately scolded him. “Come in and settle your issue with Thea since she’s here in person.”Thea glanced at James and entered the house without saying a wo
“I’m so pissed!” James kicked a chair to release his anger in Common Clinic.Henry sat beside him and smoked a cigarette as he watched James. This was the first time he saw James acting like this.In the past, James would go on a massacre in battle if he was angry. Now, he could only resort to kicking a chair to vent his anger.‘Is this what it’s like to be a man in love?‘The Black Dragon’s fangs were smoothed out after falling in love?’“Here, James. Have a cigarette.” Henry passed him a cigarette.James took it, picked up the chair he kicked away, and sat down.“Henry, how can there be so many shameless people? I was the one who solved the problem. What did it have to do with the Colemans?” he said.Henry found the situation extremely outrageous after learning the whole story.“Who else is to blame? It’s your own fault. The Callahans would be desperately trying to suck up to you if you just revealed your identity to them. Plus, compared to Brody, who has an uncle as the g
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