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 world had descended into chaos. Naturally, people would be concerned about where the future would be heading. Meanwhile, the martial artists were all fixated on the coming battle between James and Magnus. The cultivators of the three thousand Sealed Realms, on the other hand, did not wander about but instead concealed themselves, waiting patiently for the providence. After leaving the Celestial Abode and reading about the situation on Earth, James breathed a sigh of relief. Although the situation was dire, this would be the worst it can get. Next, he entered Mount Bane and found a secluded spot on the peak of a mountain where he sat in a lotus position. Then, he began regulating his condition in preparation for the upcoming battle. Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Soon, the day of the battle arrived. At daybreak, a man walked out of Bane City. Wearing a green robe and carrying a sword on his back, he walked firmly with determination. In the blink of an eye, he
Thea said, “Calm down, Grandpa. We should observe the situation for now. Don’t worry, I won’t let James get killed. If necessary, I’ll intervene to save his life even if I don’t stand a chance against Magnus.” “Thea.” A voice came from afar. Thea turned her head and noticed that two gorgeous women were walking toward her. They were Cynthia and Tiara. Over the past few years, they had been together. When she saw Tiara, Thea frowned slightly. Tiara, on the other hand, averted her gaze. Cynthia walked over to Thea and greeted her. Thea collected herself and nodded, “Hello, Cynthia. It certainly has been a while. How are you doing?” Cynthia smiled and said, “As well as I can be. By the way, have you seen Maxine recently?” Thea froze momentarily and asked, “Maxine?” “Yeah.” Cynthia nodded. Thea asked, “What happened to her?” She had not seen Maxine recently. Cynthia said, “She disappeared without a trace about two or three years ago. I have no idea where she went.” “
James’ appearance shocked many. In the minds of the Outsiders, they believed that James would not show up for fear of being killed. “He came despite knowing he would die. How interesting…” “I bet that James wouldn’t even last a single round.” Many looked down on James as the power disparity between him and Magnus was simply too big to ignore, and no cultivation method would be able to compensate for his lack of strength. The earthlings did not have much faith in him either. James landed steadily at the peak of the mountain and appeared a hundred meters away from Magnus. Wearing a composed expression on his face, he looked at Magnus and said, “I apologize for being late.” Magnus smiled faintly and said, “I didn’t expect you to come, James. Today, we shall fight to the death.” Though he spoke softly, there was a threatening tone in his voice. Before leaving the Overworld, he was given strict orders to avenge his junior disciple, the Son of Heaven. As such, he had no cho
At that moment, Empyrean Spiritual Energy gathered and formed a Spiritual Energy Cloud. “What’s going on?” “Is James alive?” Everyone was stunned. Even some who turned to leave returned to watch the battle. A man slowly walked out of the rubble below. It was James. As he took a step forward, the ground shook and the earth rumbled. Boom! Magnus, on the other hand, could feel an overwhelming pressure threatening to flatten him. Unconsciously, he staggered backward and almost collapsed to the ground. He hurriedly catalyzed True Energy and stabilized himself. At that moment, James took the third step. At that moment, Empyrean Spiritual Energy gathered to form a wave of terrifying pressure and shredded throughout the air, making its way toward Magnus. However, as Magnus had braced himself this time, James’ step did not affect him. Slowly, James ascended an invisible flight of stairs. With each step he took, his aura increased, and Magnus could feel an increasing pr
James’ aura was so overwhelming that even Magnus staggered backward. Wiping the blood trace off his lips, his face darkened as he glared at James. ‘What happened all of a sudden? How did his aura increase so drastically in such a short amount of time?’ Magnus was stunned. James’ aura was too powerful. As he stood in mid-air, majestic Empyrean Spiritual Energy gathered around him and formed a powerful field. “Since you have a death wish, I won’t hold back.” After the initial shock, Magnus composed himself. He knew James had a much lower rank than him, and he must have performed some sort of secret art. To his understanding, secret arts that increase one’s strength would not last very long. As such, James’ current condition was only temporary. “Argh!” As he roared, he soared to the sky while exuding a powerful aura. He unsheathed his sword, and powerful Sword Energy burst forth and struck at James’ vital points. “Hmph!” James smirked. Then, he raised his foot and stom
“He didn’t disappoint us.” Upon witnessing the scene, a smile crept up on Marcello’s face as he murmured, “I wonder what cultivation method was that. To think that it was able to increase James’ strength so drastically in such a short amount of time.” Everyone else was equally stunned. At that moment, their gazes were simply fixed on James. James descended from the sky and landed steadily on the ground. Then, he dispersed Sacrilegious Ascension, and his vertebrae that were formed using the power of heaven and earth disappeared. As his power gradually disappeared, he lay on the ground motionless, his life hanging by a thread. Thea hurriedly made her way over to him and helped him up. James said, “I-I’m fine… Just let me rest for a while.” As he lay on the ground, he catalyzed Demonic Energy and accelerated his rejuvenation speed. Then, some earthlings and Outsiders approached him. Marcello walked over to James, whose face was pale and whose life was hanging by a thread,
James’ strength stunned everyone, including Marcello. In his opinion, James could compete for the providence brought about by the First Calamity should his rank increase further. Not now, however. Although James managed to annihilate Magnus, his strength was still a distance away from the truly powerful Outsiders. James, on the other hand, smiled faintly. Providence? He had thought about this before. Besides, the custodian gave him strict orders to seize the providence for himself. However, he knew that he was still lacking in strength. Even though he had cultivated Sacrilegious Ascension, it would be nigh impossible to seize the providence for himself with his current strength. Now, the only thing he needed to do was to cultivate in earnest and increase his rank as soon as possible. “Rest well, I’ll be taking my leave.” Then, Marcello turned to leave with his entourage. The Outsiders gradually left. Soon, only the earthlings remained. James sat on the ground and he
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