Just like that, James obtained a spot to enter one of the island’s Energy Pools to improve his physique without lifting a finger.James followed them onto the island, which was an unknown Sealed Realm that had surfaced on Earth.It was not originally part of the earth and only appeared because of the loosening of the seal.A primordial environment on the island greeted James.They were surrounded by mountains towering into the sky. Several trees stood 100 meters from the ground and blotted out the sun.Jace, Yerick, and Xavia each occupied one of the three main Energy Pools in the island’s central region.James went to the the island’s outskirts.His Energy Pool was located in a canyon.Inside the canyon, he found the Energy Pool and it had a width of 100 meters. The liquid inside the pool had a milky color with streaks of red. It was a remarkable sight. Upon getting closer, James could sense powerful energy thrumming from the pool.James stood by the pool, looked at the white
“Mhm. Alright.”James no longer thought about improving his physical strength after Sophie’s lecture.When the mysterious energy entered his body, James activated his cultivation method. The energy entered his body and diffused into his flesh and blood. He refined the energy and converted it into pure True Energy. From there, James’ True Energy grew rapidly.His True Energy began to climb higher and higher.Consequently, James’ cultivation rank also advanced at an astonishing pace.After soaking in the Energy Pool for a month, James’ cultivation rank had grown considerably.Currently, he was a Fifth Layer Herculean.He was very close to reaching the sixth layer.Once he entered the Sixth Layer, he could break into the Immortal Ascension.He believed he could easily achieve the Immortal Ascension rank with his body and resources in the Celestial Abode.After reaching the Fifth Layer, James had almost absorbed all of the energy from the Energy Pool. With a leap, he flew out of
Over the years, James had come to understand the truth.He would have to get stronger if he did not want to get beaten.It was the eternal truth. He left the Energy Pool where Xavia was cultivating and headed to a mountain in the island’s most central region.It was the highest point and gave him a view of the entire island.“James…”A voice suddenly came from the Celestial Abode. Only James could hear it as it came telepathically.James asked, “What’s wrong?”“This place seems off.”Sophie’s voice sounded in his mind.Confused, James asked, “Hmm? Is there something strange about it?”At that moment, Sophie stood at the City Lord’s Mansion in the Celestial Abode. Since the Celestial Abode was on James, she could sense and see the surroundings from inside the mansion.After scanning the surroundings for a while, she said, “Have you not noticed? There are thirty-three mountains on this island. The layout of these mountains is in a very profound formation. The Energy Pool i
Marcello looked around.Rumble!Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the surrounding mountains shifted in a rapid, continuous motion. The thirty-three mountains rotated around the central region. In just a short moment, the island’s topography had undergone drastic changes.The island’s mountains, landforms, and environment had completely changed.Boom!Suddenly, the mountain James and the others were standing on cracked, and there was a loud burst of sound.Everyone leaped into the air. As soon as everyone was in the air, the mountain below them immediately split open, and an ancient city gradually came into view.After the mountain in the center disintegrated, the surrounding mountains split open.A huge city was hidden beneath the mountain range.The city was well preserved. The city walls were made of black rocks and were very high. The buildings within the city were also all black and had traces of Demonic Energy.Everyone stared at the city in astonishment.The city sudde
Sophie did not feel proud about being praised by James. Instead, she said lightly, “Although the formation is profound to you, it’s nothing to me. It’s a very simple trick to deceive the eye.”“Still, you’re very impressive!”James had a lot of admiration for Sophie.Until now, he still had no idea what Sophie’s cultivation rank was. The only thing he was sure about her was that she was very powerful.“Huff.” Sophie heaved a sigh.“We’re in the greatest era of history, but it’s also one of the darkest ages. Whatever will happen in the future is unpredictable.”Sophie went silent after saying that.At that moment, those who chased after Dead City returned. Not only did they not catch up with Dead City, but they also missed their opportunity to cultivate in the Energy Pool.Yerick and Xavia immediately left the area with their subordinates.Meanwhile, James followed Marcello and Jace away from the glowing Pacific Ocean.…As soon as they returned to Sol, Marcello returned
James said, “It’s been a while since the First Calamity struck the Earth. However, there hasn’t been any providence. I want to enter the Celestial Abode to train before the providence comes so I’ll be able to obtain it.”James was relatively weak compared to other top powerhouses such as Jace, Yerick, and the rest.With his current strength, competing with them for the providence would be impossible.However, the providence could not be obtained through the use of strength alone. It also required a little bit of luck.James knew he was weaker than them and wanted to train harder.“I’ll come with you,” said Thea.Although she was strong amongst Earth’s martial artists, she could not measure up to the cultivators from the other realms.Thea was already a Herculean, and with the Four-Quadrant Art, she could kill powerhouses at the Immortal Ascension. However, her strength was far from enough.She could no longer keep up with the Outsiders. Hence, she wanted to continue training fo
James did not expect the providence to appear so soon.He had traveled to Bane City to inquire about the providence that would appear after the First Calamity. Afterward, he planned to train in seclusion within the Time Chamber for some time to improve his strength to compete for the providence.Unexpectedly, the providence appeared just as he arrived on Mount Bane.At that moment, light rays were bursting out from Mount Bane. Not only that, but numerous light rays were bursting out from all over the earth, and many unknown regions concentrated with Empyrean Spiritual Energy appeared.James asked, “Ms. Sophie, is the providence here? What’s the providence that appears after the calamity? Why are so many Outsiders so eager to obtain it?”In his mind, Sophie's voice sounded. “I don’t know what the providence is. However, it’s definitely very extraordinary. It should appear in a few more days because the Empyrean Spiritual Energy on Earth is just beginning to rise. It will emerge whe
“Then, what’s the providence this time?” asked James.Jace gently shook his head. He did know what it was exactly.Even his master did not have a precise answer.No one in the universe knew what the providence was or what Four Calamities would strike the earth.Jace continued, “I don’t have the answer to your question. The only thing I know is that the providence that will appear along with the Four Calamities is related to the ultimate secret of heaven and earth. It also has something to do with our family’s attack on the Earth during ancient times.”“Oh?” James' curiosity was piqued.Up to now, he had not learned why the Demon Race attacked the Earth in ancient times and why they decided to leave when they were so close to conquering it.In the past, he had asked Marcello about it before, but she refused to explain.James expressed his curiosity. Jace thought for a while and then replied, “Our family attacked Earth because our ancestor was simply following the Heavenly Pa
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