After reaching the village, Laelia explained, “Thousands of years ago, my family’s forbearers lived in this village.”James nodded lightly and said, “Mhm. The island appears ordinary at first glance, but there were many unusual things along the way. It’s evidently a place left behind by a very powerful person. However, did he really leave behind his legacy here?”Laelia shook her head and said, “I’m not sure about that. According to my family’s oral tradition, he left behind an inheritance for the younger generations of our family to attract them to the island. We’re allowed to search the island to see if we can find the boons he left us as adults. However, none of our family members have found it even after allt his time.”“Is that so?”James questioned her, “This is your family’s ancestral land. Your family’s forebearers have lived on this island and should know where to look for the boons, right?.”Laelia nodded slightly and said, “My family’s ancestral land is rather ordinary
The person of the highest seniority in the Targwyn family was Sylvester.He was the only person who could possibly answer whether the jade pendant had something to do with the seal.Sylvester shook his head and said, “I’m not sure either. Our history has been fragmented. I only know that our family’s jade pendant is one-of-a-kind and that a huge secret must be hidden within it.”Even Sylvester did not know about the jade pendant’s secret.“Alright.”Laelia was disappointed but did not press him for further answers. She changed the subject, saying, “Sir Sylvester, let’s bring James to the grotto first.”“Yuliana, bring them there,”Sylvester instructed the girl beside him.She was relatively young, about 17 to 18 years old. She was dressed very simply and wore a blue dress. Although she seemed like a peasant, she was lovely.“Yes, Grandpa.”Yuliana looked at Laelia and James, saying, “This way, please.”She led both of them toward the back of the village.Behind the village
With guidance from the two women, he might be able to obtain some kind of boon in the grotto.He looked at Laelia and asked, “How about we split up?”Since they were in the Targwyns’ ancestral land, he did not want to stick with Laelia. If he were to find the legacy within the grotto, it would inevitably arouse the resentment of her family. Although he was not afraid of conflict, he wanted to avoid it as much as possible.“Sure.” Laelia nodded gently.Afterward, James walked toward one of the passages.Laelia walked in the opposite direction.James found many passages as he walked deeper into the grotto. He was unsure of where he should go.“Nova. Nova…!”After separating from Laelia, he called out the Celestial Abode’s Spirit Tool.Soon, a voice responded in his mind, “Yes, Master?”James said, “I’ve arrived at the Targwyns’ ancestral land. It’s a very enchanting place. I learned that this place was left behind by a powerful ancestor of theirs. Do you know if there are any b
Sophie explained that she could not directly help James kill his enemies. Since she held a significant rank, her every action would have great consequences.Everything she did would result in a chain reaction. The Karma brought about by these consequences would be considerable, she would be able to bear the burden of some of it but not all.James was very interested in the topic.However, Sophie refused to explain further. She simply said he was still lacking in many aspects, and as such, he did not need to know about it yet.James had no choice but to give up for the time being.He looked at Sophie, dressed in white, and asked curiously, “Ms. Sophie, what is your current rank? How strong are you?”Sophie responded with a smile but did not answer James’ question.“What do you mean?” James frowned.Sophie replied, “I’ve told you many times. There’s no need for you to understand these things right now. When your strength improves, you’ll naturally understand everything.”After s
James followed behind her.The stone house’s interior was spacious and bright.Inside the house, there was a very extraordinary formation. James could not understand it but saw countless mysterious symbols gathered together to form a strange pattern.Within the center of the strange formation was an egg.The egg was large, with a one-meter diameter. The eggshell was purple, and some mysterious purple characters slithered around the eggshell.As soon as he got close to the stone house, James sensed a powerful force. When he saw the egg, he felt he had come across a huge monster. At that moment, he felt quite insignificant.James asked curiously, “W-What’s this?” Sophie stared at it for a long time. Her expression gradually became solemn, and she took a deep breath. “Haah!”“What’s wrong?” asked James.Sophie collected herself and said, “I really didn’t expect to find such an ineffable within this grotto.”“Ineffable?”After a brief shock, James asked, “Ms. Sophie, don’t beat
James’ blood melted into the eggshell and was absorbed into it, disappearing without a trace.At that moment, a powerful force came from inside the eggshell and rapidly absorbed James’ blood. James had lost too much blood in such a short period , his face went pale.He showed signs of passing out and wanted to withdraw his hand.However, the force coming from the eggshell was powerful, and he could not retract his hand.Gradually, he started to feel dizzy.Just when James was about to pass out, the force disappeared, and he fell headfirst to the ground. He did not even have the strength to get back up.He mobilized his True Energy.His True Energy circulated in his body, and he activated the regeneration ability in his blood.James struggled to get up, then sat in the lotus position on the ground as he stared at the eggshell.Right in front of his eyes, the egg began to shine with a dazzling purple light.Crack!While in a daze, James heard the sound of the egg beginning to
Seeing James come out, she walked over and asked, “How did it go, James? Did you have any luck?”James shook his head slightly and said, “Nope. I wandered around the grotto for a long time but felt like I was getting disorientated by the paths, so I didn’t dare to venture any deeper. In the end, I turned back.”“It’s alright.”Laelia smiled and consoled him, “Since ancient times, many of my family members have come to the grotto, but none of them found their trip fruitful. Since we didn’t find anything, let’s head back.”James nodded. “Alright.”He did not say anything about the Gorger because he did not want to cause a fuss.With Yuliana leading the way, James and Laelia left the grotto. Soon, they returned to the village.Sylvester waited in the village this whole time.Seeing them return, he walked over and asked with a gentle smile, “How did it go? Did you two find anything?”Laelia gently shook her head and sighed, saying, “We were unsuccessful.”Sylvester said with a sm
There was now a crack in the seal to the Three Thousand Worlds. Those who were relatively weaker could easily pass through the seal to Earth.The seal was powerful, and stronger people could not easily travel through to Earth for the time being. Even if they were to be able to pass through, they would have to pay a heavy price for doing so.Laelia’s strength was mediocre, as such she would easily have been able to pass through the seal.However, Earth was currently in a chaotic state, and she would not be able to compete for the treasures. Thus, she might as well stay in the Land of Tabal.The two returned on the same path.A few days later, they arrived back at Tabalham.Upon their arrival, the Targwyns bombarded James with questions. However, his answer remained unchanged. He told them he obtained nothing.The Targwyns were not surprised that James’ trip to the island was fruitless. So many of their family members had gone to the ancestral land in the past, but all were to no
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