Maxine got to her feet slowly as well. She looked at Gladys, who was holding Winnie, and said with a cold, detached look on her face, “Give me the child?”Gladys took a few steps back.In a flash, Maxine appeared in front of Gladys. Before Gladys could even react, the child in her arms was already taken by Maxine.“Wahhh.” After being taken away, the child immediately burst out in tears.With Winnie in her arms, Maxine quickly left the Callahans’ villa.The Callahan family members, on the other hand, were as pale as ghosts.“What are we going to do?”“What exactly is Maxine up to?”All of the Callahan family members were in a state of panic. Only Lex managed to regain his composure and called James immediately.“It’s not good, James. Winnie was taken by Maxine.” James was hastily making his way to Southern Plains’ Dragonville at this precise moment. When he heard that, his heart swelled with intense rage.“I-I’m rushing over to Cansington.”He traveled quickly, and he soon
James hastily made his way to the Callahans’ villa.As soon as he entered the villa, he asked anxiously, “Winnie? Where’s Winnie?”He was aware that Winnie had been taken, but his mind was clouded by his worry for her.The entire Callahan family remained silent.James plopped himself down on the sofa. He pulled out his phone again and called Maxine.Meanwhile, in Cansington, Maxine was standing on the top of a building. From here, she could see the Callahans’ villa. Behind her stood a few men.“Chancellor, they’ve been escorted out of Cansington,” said the person behind her.“Alright.” Maxine nodded softly and said, “Pass down the order to take good care of the child. Don’t let the child suffer any harm.”“Yes.”Right then, her phone started to ring. Remaining calm and collected, she answered it.Over the phone, James’ roar could be heard, “Maxine, what exactly are you trying to do?”His voice was so loud that Maxine’s eardrums went numb. She held the phone away slightly. Ma
James had been waiting to hear from Henry.However, even after Henry made use of the God-King system in Sol, he could not track down Winnie. Maxine seemed to have anticipated all of this from the start. Winnie left Cansington, and they lost track of her after that.Right now, James could only wait. He had to wait until he saw Maxine.After eight o’clock in the morning, Maxine called.“Go to Cynthia’s house.”After saying that, she hung up. James, on the other hand, immediately went out and hurried over to Cynthia’s residence in Cansington.Cynthia has spent most of the last few years in Cansington. She did not move around either.A few years ago, James gifted her the dragon’s blood. She drank the dragon’s blood, and with her own Frost Physique, her cultivation advanced quickly. She also reached the Eighth Stair of the Skyward Stairway, only a step away from the peak of the eighth rank.“Cynthia.”Cynthia was sitting in the villa, contemplating something as she looked out the w
“You kidnapped James’ child?”Both of them were baffled.After a few seconds of stunned silence, Cynthia laughed. “Maxine, you’re joking, right? Why would you kidnap James’ child?”Maxine cast a glance at Cynthia. As she looked over, Cynthia simply felt chills all over her body, like she was in an abyss.Maxine’s stare was frightening. Cynthia had never seen her like this before. She backed up a little, taking a few steps.Maxine said nonchalantly, “That’s right. I kidnapped James’ child. I did so much for him. I worked in the public eye and rose to become the head of the Cadens. I assisted him wholeheartedly. Regardless, he decided to live in seclusion with Thea.”She spoke softly as if she were talking about a trivial matter, but her words were laced with resentment and displeasure.After hearing that, they were both stunned. For a while, neither of them said anything.The atmosphere in the room was a little unusual.Then, the doorbell began to ring.“I-I’ll go open the doo
Sure enough, after he mentioned these, Maxine’s expression softened considerably.James began coaxing Maxine to speak. He started to ask about his child.“Maxine, did Thea come to you? Did Thea suspect that there was something going on between us so you two got into a fight, and that’s why you took the child?” James asked tentatively.“No.” Maxine shook her head.“So why did you?” James inquired, perplexed. “We seemed to have a close relationship. We endured hardships together. We’ve become friends through adversity. Why did you kidnap my child?”“What do you think?” Maxine looked at James with a smile.James had been trying to figure out what Maxine was thinking.He had already guessed. However, he did not reveal it.“Maxine, I really don’t know. I’ve always thought of you as my little sister. Why are you doing this?”“Little sister?” Maxine sneered. “Don’t play dumb, James. You know what I’m thinking. I gave up so much to help you, but all I got in return was a thank you. I
James never expected Maxine to make such an outrageous request.Maxine stopped at the door and turned to look at James who was frozen in shock as she said, “To be honest, I’d prefer Thea out of the picture.”As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and walked away.After she left, Cynthia looked at James and asked, “James, what is Maxine trying to do?”James took out a cigarette and lit it.He took a long drag and shook his head, saying, “I have no idea what’s on her mind.”James could not figure out what Maxine was thinking.It made sense for Maxine to ask James to marry her.However, it was strange that she was also trying to drag Tiara and Cynthia into it.Cynthia looked at Tiara sitting beside them and reprimanded her. “What’re you thinking, Tiara?! Why are you trying to provoke Maxine? Asking James to marry three women at once is outrageous.”“I, I…”Tiara’s pretty face immediately turned red.She was not thinking clearly back then and agreed as soon as Maxine pro
Half a day later, James arrived at Mount Tai.Retracing his steps, he headed to the ravine where the Chamber of Scriptures was located. He dived into the water, entered the underground cave, and arrived outside the Chamber of Scriptures. He pushed open the stone door and entered the tower’s first floor.The first floor was empty.James shouted while looking around, “Ms. Custodian! Are you there, Ms. Custodian? It’s James. I need to speak with you.”Swoosh!At that moment, there was a flash of white that slowly descended to the ground, revealing the image of a woman in a white dress.She was tall with a delicate and beautiful appearance, giving off an ethereal aura.“What is it?”Her voice was airy and pleasant to the ears.James asked, “Where’s Thea? I’d like to see her.”“Thea is purifying her Demonic Energy underground and is indisposed to see visitors at the moment.”“It’s urgent. I must see her.”The woman pursed her lips for a moment and said, “Alright. I’ll bring you
The Chamber of Scriptures’ custodian lightly flicked her hand, and a force swept out from her sleeve to engulf James.His vision went blurry and when his eyes opened again he found himself on the Chamber of Scriptures’ first floor.James was stumped.It was impossible for him to marry the three women.His only alternative is to locate Winnie as soon as possible. After he’s rescued her, he would not have to worry about Maxine threatening him.Suddenly, the Omniscient Deity came to mind.The Omniscient Deity was probably the only other person who knew of Winnie’s whereabouts.James left the Chamber of Scriptures and boarded his private plane to Mount Jade.After half a day, the private plane arrived at Mount Jade.James found the Omniscient Deity at the back of the mountain.He was dressed in his usual white robe. He sat on a rock at the back of Mount Jade with a piece of straw in his mouth.“You’re here.”The Omniscient Deity did not turn around.James walked over, sat on a
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