Yoan believed James had great potential. He always had a good read on people.Moreover, even though James’ current rank was quite low, he had demonstrated exceptional strength. He was able to hold his own in a fight with a cultivator at the Immortal Ascension’s Third Stair.If he could reach the Immortal Ascension’s Third Stair, he might be able to fight those at the Immortal Ascension’s Sixth Stair. Yoan would feel proud and elated as well if that happened.“James, I’ll formulate a cultivation plan for you. However, you’ll go through a lot of pain. Will you be able to handle it?” asked Yoan.“As long as it's not death, there’s nothing I can’t handle,” James replied to Yoan’s question.“Good.” Yoan laughed. With James’ words, he was relieved. “Don’t worry. Next, I’ll do everything in my power to train you so that, within a year, your strength will improve by leaps and bounds.”“Alright. I’m looking forward to it.” James was excited about it as well.“Right, wait here for a few
Yoan said, “James isn’t half bad. He’s quite strong in all areas. I’ve already recruited him as a disciple. I’m going to devise a cultivation plan for him, put all of my might into training him, and assist him in achieving a good result in the upcoming Grand Tournament. I’ll show the other Sect Elders and the headmaster that there’s still an outstanding disciple among the new recruits this time.”Hearing that, Zayn furrowed his brow slightly. “Sir, even though James has great potential, there isn’t much time left before the Grand Tournament. His strength couldn’t possibly improve significantly in such a short amount of time. There’s no reason to squander resources on him. There are quite a few brilliant disciples of yours who are under fifty. It would be more worthwhile to train any of them than James.”After hearing that, Yoan cast a glance at Zayn. The meaning behind Zayn’s words was clear to him. Though he was old, he was not senile.“Zayn, you’ve also reached the Immortal Ascens
Melany was a little shocked.‘Master? James became Sect Elder Yoan’s disciple?’It took a while before she regained her composure and asked, “J-James, where are you going?”“I’m going to the Southwood with my master,” said James.“Oh. Go on, then.” Melany waved her hand.“Mhm.” James did not say much. He bid her farewell and walked away. Then, he turned around and looked at Yoan. “Sir, let’s go.”Yoan waved his hand casually. A golden light manifested from his palm, and a gourd appeared. The gourd grew bigger and bigger, soon reaching a length of a dozen meters.“What’s this?” James looked astonished.Yoan explained with a smile, “This is a magical flying tool. Let’s go.” While he was speaking, he took the initiative to board the enormous gourd. James followed suit and leap onto it.After getting on the gourd, Yoan exerted his True Energy, and the gourd began to fly. It quickly appeared in mid-air and then shot forward.The magical flying tool had a very high speed. Huge mo
Dacre did not know the reason for Yoan’s visit.Yoan did not try to hide anything and got right to the point. “Indeed. I do have a request.”“Sect Elder Yoan, you’re being too polite. Just tell me whatever you need.”Yoan said, “The main reason I’m here at Southwood’s Landolfs’ Mansion is to request a Helios Pill from you.”Dacre’s smile instantly froze upon hearing that. The rest of the Landolf family began conversing quietly.With a troubled face, Dacre said, “Sect Elder Yoan, in all honesty, the Helios Pills that my ancestor left behind a thousand years ago are all gone.”It was obvious to Yoan that the Landolfs were giving an excuse.“Mr. Landolf, I’m not asking for it for free. Just let me know what the Landolf family needs, and I’ll find a way to provide it.”Yoan understood that without paying a hefty price, he would not be able to obtain the Helios Pill today.After hearing that, Dacre asked, “Sect Elder Yoan, even though the Helios Pill is amazing, it won’t be much us
For James, the upcoming Grand Tournament, and to earn a new level of respect from the other Sect Elders and the headmaster, Yoan agreed to the Landolf family’s demand.After that, Yoan went out with the head of the Landolf family.James waited in the room. He waited for over an hour. Eventually, Yoan returned.“Sir,” James called out to him.Yoan looked grim. He had clearly suffered a huge loss for James this time.“James, I lost a lot of money for you this time. Years’ worth of my savings were taken out. If you don’t do well in the upcoming Grand Tournament, you should feel sorry for your teacher.”James looked embarrassed. He was indeed not confident in his ability to perform well in the approaching Grand Tournament.“Let’s go. We’ll travel to the Ancient Clan through the night, and you’ll take the Helios Pill on the way.”After receiving the Helios Pill, Yoan did not stay any longer at the Landolfs’ Mansion in Southwood and left with James.…It was nighttime. The two ha
Yoan was also taken aback by James’ willpower.The Helios Pill’s power continued to be refined, and James’ physical strength kept getting stronger.The night flew by.The next day, the pain inside James’ body subsided significantly. He stopped cultivating.Yoan, who was nearby, asked, “How is it?”James said, “After a night of cultivation, I feel like my physical strength has increased significantly. However, I’ve only refined less than one percent of the Helios Pill’s power. There’s still a powerful force inside my body. I can’t absorb this force anymore.”Yoan said, “Well, it is the Helios Pill. Next, you’ll need assistance from an external force if you want to absorb this power.”“Mhm.” James nodded. He was aware of the so-called external force. It was nothing more than a beating.“I’ll help you,” Yoan said with a grin.Before James could react, he made his move, forming an extremely powerful True Energy in his palms. This powerful True Energy charged toward James and deliv
“James, this is a Celestial Tiger. It’s the king of this forest. Its strength is comparable to a cultivator at the Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair. Using it is the most effective way to improve your body.”Yoan’s voice came from a distance.James had a look of resignation on his face.The Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair was not particularly powerful. If he used the Sacrilegious Ascension, he could kill this Celestial Tiger in a matter of minutes.However, the Celestial Tiger was enormous. Standing before it, he was incredibly small.Before he could react, the Celestial Tiger began to attack. It opened its mouth and released a beam of black energy.James considered dodging it. However, dodging it would defeat the purpose of refining his body. Instead of dodging, he decided to face it head-on.The black beam of light struck him, and his chest immediately caved in from the impact.James purposefully manipulated the Demonic Energy within his body. After he was injured, no Demonic
Hearing that, James froze.“Also, who are you exactly? Which family are you a disciple of?”“As far as I’m aware, there is no powerful family by the name of the Cadens in the Ancient Realm.”Yoan asked several questions in a row.James started to ponder. He was not from the Ancient Realm. He was from Earth.He was hesitating because he did not know if he should reveal his identity. Moreover, he was slightly wary.Cultivators of the Sealed Realms regarded earthlings as enemies. James was concerned that once he revealed his identity, Yoan’s attitude toward him would change.“Why? Is it something difficult to talk about?” Yoan said, “If you can’t tell me, I won’t force you to.”James reflected for a while. He found Yoan to be quite nice, so he thought that he should not hide the truth.If Yoan’s attitude towards him changed after he revealed his identity, that could not be helped.“Sir, I’m not from the Ancient Realm.” After some deliberation, James decided to reveal his identit
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