James managed to secure a month of cultivation in the Time Chamber, which was equivalent to seven and a half years in the outside world. After securing Magnus’ promise, James left Bane City and entered Mount Bane. After finding a secluded spot and scanning his surroundings to ensure no one was trailing him, he removed the ring from his finger. Then, he tossed the ring to the ground, which immediately turned into a house the size of a fist. In an instant, he disappeared and entered the Celestial Abode. After entering the Celestial Abode, the house shrunk in size once more and buried itself beneath the soil. Even passers-by would not be able to discover the Celestial Abode. James immediately headed to the City Lord’s Mansion and looked for Sophie. “How did it go?” Sophie looked at James and asked, “Did Magnus postpone the battle?” “Mhm.” James nodded and said, “Yes, he did.” “Good. Follow me, then.” Sophie and James headed to the Time Chamber. The Time Chamber’s court
Sophie said, “I’ll give you three years to cultivate your physical body and increase your rank. As for the remainder of your time here, you’ll cultivate Sacrilegious Ascension.” “Sure.” James nodded. Sophie was powerful, so he obeyed her wishes. “You should begin first. I’ll go get you some spiritual berries.” After she spoke, she turned to leave. Meanwhile, James sat in a lotus position on the ground and began cultivating. Catalyzing his cultivation method, the Empyrean Spiritual Energy of the entire Celestial Abode gathered in one place. Then, they entered James’ body, which refined them into the purest form of energy. Soon, Sophie returned with a handful of berries that contained Empyrean Spiritual Energy. Each of them was much greater in energy than the silver berries James had. In Sophie’s words, these berries were considered fifth-rank berries, just right for James. James also learned that Empyrean Berries had a ranking system. After the ninth-rank, the spiritual
Sophie managed to increase the spatial pressure in the Time Chamber. Even though James was already a Herculean and had great physical strength, he could not withstand the pressure. His body could automatically rejuvenate by itself, but he consciously suppressed the Demonic Energy inside of him to prevent it from healing his body. He wanted to use the Novenary Golden Body Siddhi to nourish his body. So, on the one hand, he suppressed his Demonic Energy, and catalyzed the Novenary Golden Siddhi on the other. Empyrean Spiritual Energy entered his body and circulated throughout his organs, healing his gravely injured body. As his injuries recovered, his physical strength increased as well. This was a specialty of the Novenary Golden Body Siddhi. Each time he recovered, his physical strength would increase. In essence, his strength would only increase as long as he was not annihilated in a single strike. “Hmm…” Upon sensing his physical strength increase, Sophie praised him, “I di
”Next, I’ll teach you Sacrilegious Ascension.” Saying that, Sophie raised her finger. Then, a white light materialized in the air and entered James’ mind. At that moment, a ton of information flooded his mind. Everything he received was related to Sacrilegious Ascension. Immediately, he sat in a lotus position on the ground and received the information that was transmitted to him. After some time, he completely understood the cultivation method. Stunned, he exclaimed, “This is simply unbelievable!” “Shocked, aren’t you?” Sophie smiled smugly and said, “This is the signature martial art skill of the Divine Ape Race which the late Emperor Jabari went to great lengths to obtain. Once cultivated, you can use this for a lifetime.” After the initial shock, James collected himself. Although the cultivation method was unbelievable, it would be nigh impossible to cultivate. Once he performed Sacrilegious Ascension, his strength would increase drastically in a short amount of time.
The process was rather complicated. “James, since you have completely mastered the method of cultivating Sacrilegious Ascension, you should carve out someplace to store True Energy inside your acupuncture points.” “Mhm.” James nodded. Sitting in a lotus position on the ground, he observed the insides of his body and catalyzed True Energy, transporting them to an acupuncture point. Then, he carved out someplace inside the acupuncture point, where his True Energy was compressed into a tiny dot. However, as True Energy was compressed to its limit, James lost control, causing True Energy to explode. He collapsed to the ground, and a part of his arm blew up. Other cultivators would have been dead straight away, but not James. This was nothing to him. As Demonic Energy circulated throughout his body, the injuries on his arm soon recovered. “Don’t rush things, take it slowly. I know that it’s difficult in the beginning. Once you succeed in creating some space, it’ll only get eas
James sat in a lotus position on the ground and catalyzed True Energy. Immediately, a vertebra inside his body shattered into pieces. “Argh!” Even James could not endure such excruciating pain. His expression contorted, and he let loose an agonizing scream. “Gather!” Groaning, he roared. The True Energy inside his energy reservoirs gathered where the vertebra was shattered and formed a new vertebra in its place. At that moment, James was in an entranced state. Vaguely, he could see an illusory image of his body and spine in the air. Meanwhile, the illusory body slowly moved upward and placed itself comfortably on the vertebrae formed by True Energy. At that moment, his strength grew. Crack! Crack! Crack! James catalyzed True Energy and shattered his vertebrae. Then, True Energy would gather inside his body and form new vertebrae. Meanwhile, his illusory body moved upward and appeared on the newly formed vertebrae. Each movement made his aura stronger. Soon, Ja
After arduous cultivation, James finally broke all thirty-three vertebrae and used the power of nature gathered by Sacrilegious Ascension to reshape them. Then, he took thirty-three steps forward. His strength grew with each step he took. After he made thirty-three strides, his aura had completely merged with heaven and earth. “Finally…” James took a deep breath. Sensing the power within him, he was now confident in his own strength. “Magnus stands no chance against me.” At that moment, he was fully assured he could defeat Magnus. Then, James dispersed Sacrilegious Ascension. As his aura slowly faded away, he collapsed to the ground. That was because the vertebrae formed using the power of heaven and earth had disappeared, whereas his original vertebrae were shattered. So, he simply lay on the ground motionless and catalyzed Demonic Energy, which swiftly rejuvenated his injuries. In just half an hour, James’ wounds had completely regenerated. Then, he tried once more.
James said, “By the way, do your best to train my army. I’ll be leaving everything in your hands. Help me create an invincible army.” Sophie said smilingly, “Don’t worry, leave everything to me. There are many low-ranking spiritual berries in the Celestial Abode, and they are totally compatible with your army. Soon, an invincible army will be born.” Hearing this, James was at ease.Then, he turned to leave the Celestial Abode. When he reappeared, he was back in the dense forest surrounding Mount Bane. After he returned the Celestial Abode into the shape of a ring, he left the forest. Since the battle would only take place in three days, he did not head to Bane City. Instead, he headed to a mall in a nearby human city in search of a power bank to charge his phone. Then, he logged into the Martial Arts Forum and scrolled through the news. A month had passed since the black rain’s first appearance. Since he had remained in closed-door meditation during that time, he had no id
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