They turned their heads. A gorgeous woman walked toward them from afar. Though she approached from a distance, she appeared before the crowd in the blink of an eye. The woman was approximately 180 centimeters tall and was wearing a red dress. She had long black hair, delicate features, and fair skin as white as snow. With a smile, she introduced herself, "Hello, my name is Nyasia Ximena. I come from Jodon.” Hearing this, Jace, Lucifer, and the man in a blue robe all took a few steps back. James asked puzzledly, “What’s Jodon?” “It’s a mysterious and terrifying place. There’s no need for you to know all this at the moment, Now, you only need to know that Jodon is comparable to the Demon Race in strength.” “Oh.” James looked at the woman called Nyasia puzzledly. Meanwhile, Nyasia smiled, “I wanted to come to Earth a long time ago. At long last, I’m finally here. Pleased to make your acquaintances.” James smiled and said, “Hi, Nyasia, my name is James Caden.” Marcello
Nyasia had no idea how to decipher the Five-Elements Painting. However, she knew that Willibald would certainly know since he had a powerful backer─his master, who was also terrifying. Indeed, Willibald knew how to decipher the Five-Elements Painting. But he also knew that to obtain Elemental Inversion, he required a great amount of good fortune and not the methods to decipher the painting. He nodded slightly and said, “Yes, I know.” Hearing this, everyone turned to look at him. He said, “My master told me that the Five-Elements Painting is a priceless treasure in the Primeval Age and has been passed down over countless generations. To decipher the Five-Elements Painting, we need five different powers.” Hearing this, Nyasia asked, “Do you mean True Elemental Energy?” “Mhm,” Willibald said. Furrowing his eyebrows, James said, “This is getting complicated. We have acquired such great strength. There’s no way we’ll give up on True Essence and cultivate True Elemental Energy.
A few elderly men were chit-chatting. Meanwhile, James and the others waited outside the gazebo. However, the elderly men seemed to not have noticed them. James furrowed his eyebrows and said, “What’s going on? It seems that they can’t see us.” However, at that moment, an elderly man wearing a golden robe turned suddenly and glanced at him, saying smilingly, “We have company.” The others turned as well and looked at James and the others. Marcello said, “My name is Marcello Mariano. It’s an honor to meet you.” “Haha…” One of the elderly men stroked his chin and smiled at James and the others, saying, “I never expected the Five-Elements Painting we left behind would one day appear to see the light of day again. It even brought us a few youngsters.” At that moment, Sophie’s voice came, “James, this is a scenery from the Primeval Age. The people in front of you should be the Five Ancestral Gods. They do not exist in this era, but they already knew what would happen despite
Marcello had a very high standing in the Demon Race, but she was the first to be eliminated. She stood outside, watching the people in the Five-Elements Painting.Several people were standing outside the gazebo at the foot of the mountain, and mystical inscriptions shrouded all of them. The inscriptions swam around their bodies like tadpoles, emanating colorful rays of light.As he was engulfed by the mystic inscriptions, James did not experience any discomfort. Instead, he felt warm all over his body. It was extremely cozy.This comfort lasted for over a minute before he felt pain. His muscles felt as though they were being torn apart by countless bugs. Then, there was a sharp pain in his head as if worms were crawling inside his skull.The veins in his face were throbbing from the agony. He looked horrifying.The others were experiencing the same as well. They all felt painful. However, the pain was still bearable for them.To acquire the Elemental Inversion, the unprecedented
This was the simplified Elysian Inscription. His rank was still far too low for him to comprehend it.In the Five-Elements Painting, following the brilliant light that appeared on the top of James’ head, blocking the sharp blade, the other three felt a very powerful force coming toward them. This force forcefully sent them out of the Five-Elements Painting.Right now, only one person remained in the Five-Elements Painting. It was James.Outside the painting, Nyasia said as she held out her hands, “I came here for nothing. This brat is truly powerful. He can actually withstand the trials of the Heavenly Path. He even blocked the Heavenly Path’s attack in the end. It appears that, after eons of time, his accomplishment will soar to a level that is beyond our comprehension.”Willibald’s expression was grave. He came here for the Elemental Inversion, but he did not get anything.Marcello was beaming. She said, “Alright, let’s go. The Elemental Inversion will now belong to James, and i
James gained some information when he was inside the Five-Elements Painting.He learned that in the Primeval Age, the Five Ancestral Gods had already known that he would get the Elemental Inversion. Furthermore, he heard the Five Ancestral Gods say that the future him broke through the River of Time and went to the Primeval Age.‘Why would I go to the Primeval Age?‘Why did I ask about Thea as soon as I appeared?’‘What happened to her?’Despite much deliberation, James remained perplexed.However, these matters were still too far away for him, so he set them aside for the time being. The only thing he knew for sure was that the future him would be extremely powerful.Just how powerful would he be? He would be so powerful that he could travel through time and traverse the course of history.“I never expected the future me to be so powerful.”James touched his nose.After that, he looked at his surroundings and muttered with confusion, “I’m the only one left now. That means I’
After saying that, Sophie returned to the Celestial Abode.James, on the other hand, looked puzzled.From the Celestial Abode came Sophie’s voice. “James, cultivate well. I believe that even in such a harsh environment, you will be able to continue breaking the Elysian Seal, rise to become the most powerful person in this age, and protect the human race throughout the ages.” “I will.” James wore a determined look on his face. He said, “I’ve already died once. I promised the custodian that as long as I am alive, I will keep humanity safe. Even if it means giving up my life, I will do so without hesitation.”“Alright. You should first go outside.”“Okay.” James nodded. “How do I go outside, though?” he muttered, confused.While he was confused, a very powerful force came from within the Five-Elements Painting and violently expelled him. When he reappeared, he was already outside.Just as he was about to leave, the Five-Elements Painting, which was hanging across the sky, suddenly
The volcano was already split open.A chasm emerged, and at the bottom of it, there was a white flame. The flame was surrounded by empty space.“This is the Fire Genesis?” James muttered.At this moment, many people came rushing over.“The Fire Genesis is mine!” A roar resounded.A prodigy quickly flew over and charged toward the Fire Genesis, intent on keeping it. However, as soon as he got close to it, the white flame unleashed a terrifying force. Before he could react, he came into contact with this white flame and instantly evaporated.The others who came running over were utterly disconcerted.‘They’re gone, just like that?’‘Isn’t this Fire Genesis a little too terrifying?’Even James could not help but take a deep breath. It was too horrifying.The prodigy who dashed over was at the very least of the Mage Rank. As soon as they got close to the Fire Genesis, their body evaporated.After the person vanished, the others did not dare to come any closer. They simply stoo
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