Yoan was shocked.James intended to improve his rank to the Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair?He planned to break through one rank a month?Who in the world would dare to claim such a thing?It was not easy moving up a sub-rank. Even a prodigy with enough resources would need more than half a year to advance one sub-rank.Without sufficient resources, breaking through a sub-rank would take decades or centuries.However, James said he would increase his rank by one sub-rank per month.Yoan did not know what to say, so he just gave him a thumbs up. “You’re impressive, James. My reputation depends on you. If you win first place in the tournament, it will make me and the Welkin Academy proud.James smiled faintly.Since he had the Celestial Abode, it would not be hard to advance to the Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair within three months.Next, Yoan arranged for James to stay temporarily in an independent yard on the back mountain.It was a forbidden place, and none of his disci
He was still incapable of standing against someone so powerful.However, he was looking forward to the second providence that would appear on Earth.The First Calamity was a natural disaster. After the first providence appeared, James obtained the 108 Inifity Steles.What would the Second Calamity and second providence be?James was slightly anticipating the Second Calamity but also worried about it.He also hoped the Second Calamity would not happen so soon but wait until he returned to Earth.He would have unrivaled strength by the time he returned to Earth and could compete with the cultivators from the Three Thousand Worlds over the second providence.At that moment, many thoughts crossed his mind.“Huff.”James took a deep breath and put away his jumbled thoughts.Henry asked, “Did you come to the Celestial Abode to cultivate?”James nodded and replied, “Yeah. A tournament is happening in the Ancient Realm in three months. It’s a grand event for young prodigies. If I ra
The Ancient Blood was made by one of the Ancient Clan’s ancestors from the Primordial Age. He had used all his True Energy and fresh blood to refine the Ancient Blood. As expected from such an extraordinary tonic, just a drop increased James’ True Energy by leaps and bounds.James was currently at the Immortal Ascension’s Second Stair and would need a lot of True Energy to make a breakthrough.Absorbing Empyrean Spiritual Energy to cultivate would take an average person ten years or even longer.However, James would only need one month with the help of the Ancient Blood.James began to focus on cultivating within the Time Chamber.His True Energy increased day by day.A month passed in the blink of an eye.James had reached the peak of the Immortal Ascension’s Second Stair and could soon break into the Third Stair.However, he knew he could still condense his True Essence.Thus, he began condensing his cultivation rank and True Essence.Since he had a lot of time, he continuo
After so long, the Gorger had not grown yet. It looked exactly as when it hatched.Sophie walked over and said with a smile. “Don’t underestimate it, James. Although it looks cute, its strength isn’t inferior to yours once it transforms.”Startled, James asked, “Is it that strong?”“Of course.”Sophie said, “There are countless spiritual fruits in the Celestial Abode. During this time, the Gorger has consumed spiritual fruits, and since its predecessor is super strong, the Gorger has huge potential. Its strength will improve rapidly.”“Good.”James caressed the Gorger and said with a smile, “Cultivate hard! When I return to Earth, we’ll destroy the Divinity Sect’s elder together.”The Gorger chirped in response to James.“Ms. Sophie, I won’t stay in the Celestial Abode any longer. I’ll leave and have a look outside.”James had been meditating in seclusion for more than ten days. Thus, he was unsure of what was happening outside. He could not disappear for too long. After he bi
Yoan had been waiting for several days. Upon entering the room, he must have noticed that James was missing and came out of the room.James stood on the spot, not knowing what to say.However, Yoan did not ask any questions.He did indeed enter James’ room to find him. After searching the yard and the room, James was nowhere to be seen.Although Yoan did not know where James went and how he suddenly reappeared, he did not confront James.He understood that everyone had their own secrets. It was unsurprising that James had a secret of his own.“Some of the academy’s elders have brought their disciples to the Divinity Sect to participate in the Grand Tournament. Let’s go.”Yoan stood up. Many of the Welkin Academy’s elders had already set out with their disciples.However, the duo was late because Yoan was waiting for James.“Okay,” James uttered softly.Yoan summoned magical flying tools and hopped onto one of them.James also leaped onto a magical flying tool.The Grand
James was confident in his strength.Their party continued to advance.Soon, they were on Mount Divinity. At the mountain foot, there was a stone tablet with a height of 100 meters. Vivid words were engraved on the stone tablet—Divinity Sect.Many people were standing outside the Divinity Sect’s gate at that moment.“The Divinity Sect sure is arrogant. They’re making so many people wait outside their mountain gate.” Jeffery from the Welkin Academy had a dissatisfied look.The other elders agreed with him.“Right? We’ve already arrived, but no one is here to welcome us.”“The Divinity Sect sure has become more domineering in recent years.”The Welkin Academy’s headmaster said, “Don’t be impatient. Let’s just wait for a while.”James scanned the surroundings. There were at least 30,000 people gathered in the area. Almost all of them were elders with their disciples.Suddenly, he remembered he had not let Henry and Delainey out.He scanned his surroundings and walked to a des
Standing on the flight of stairs, the Divine Holy Emperor, who was wearing a golden robe, exuded an overwhelming aura. His voice boomed, reverberating through the area. “Welcome, my fellow guests. Please, follow me.” He made a welcoming gesture. As his voice boomed, the group of people at the foot of the mountain began ascending the mountain in an orderly manner. Upon arriving at the peak, they were led by a few disciples to the various mountains of the Divinity Sect where they would reside in. After everyone’s accommodation was sorted out, the group gathered at the main hall of the Divinity Sect’s main peak. In the lead was the Divine Holy Emperor, followed by the Welkin Academy’s headmaster, the Infernal Emperor, and Emperor Tamarlan. About thirty people gathered in the hall. In the main seat, the Divine Holy Emperor scanned the crowd and said, “Since it’s now the Divinity Sect’s turn to organize the Grand Tournament, we plan to deviate from the norm and try something n
He had never thought of joining forces with the disciples of the Welkin Academy. Instead, he planned to work with Henry and Delainey. By working together, they might be able to make it to the top three. “James, what are you daydreaming about?” Seeing that James was staring blankly into space, Yoan asked. “Huh?” James collected himself and said, “I-It’s nothing.” Yoan said, “Keep in mind that teamwork is key here. You should cooperate with the disciples of the Welkin Academy.” “Got it.” Though James was reluctant to do so, he could not disobey Yoan. “Alright now, you’re dismissed.” The headmaster waved his hand. Seeing this, the disciples turned to leave. After they left, the headmaster sighed and said, “Our disciples have been competing against each other all this while. As such, it might be a little difficult for them to work together.” Hearing this, the Sect Elders nodded in agreement. After all, they did not have a harmonious relationship with each other as well.
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