A person and two beasts were fighting on the battlefield.The person was a middle-aged man dressed in a gray robe and holding onto a long sword. His sword gleamed with deadly energy. The two beasts, on the other hand, were creatures James had not seen before.One of the beasts resembled a lizard. It had a long body about a kilometer in length. Its body was covered in black scales with a pair of black wings growing out of its back.The other was an enormous orangutan. It was a thousand meters tall and covered in red fur. It had a ferocious and terrifying appearance.The three of them fought fiercely in the area. The atmosphere was tense, and their surroundings were the victims of their blind destruction.Even though James watched from afar and was protected by Sophie’s energy, he was still shaken by the scene.Without Sophie’s protective shield, he would not be able to stand firmly.“Haah!” Seeing the intense battle ahead of him, James inadvertently gasped.He asked, “What kin
Powehouses from the Sage and Divine Dimension were also paying attention to the battle taking place in the Mortal Dimension.The fierce battle between the three powerhouses at the Divine Rank’s Third Stage lasted for three years.After three years of intense combat, the three powerhouses were almost out of strength.James waited outside of the battlefield all this time.Sophie had been protecting him throughout the time he hid himself. Otherwise, he would never have been able to linger around the area for as long as he did because the aftermath of the trio’s battle was deadly. Even a powerhouse at the Divine Rank would die instantly if they got caught up in the battle’s aftermath, let alone someone as weak as him.“It’s almost time, James. Get ready. I’ll possess your body and defeat them all at once.”Sophie’s voice chimed from within the Celestial Abode.James’ body trembled uncontrollably when he heard her.“A-Are you sure about this, Ms. Sophie?”“Of course. Who do you t
James heard the middle-aged man mention Three-Thousand Cultivation Arts but had no idea what he was referring to.Sophie replied with a smile, “The Three-Thousand Cultivation Arts is the most formidable secret Supernatural Art that existed during the Ancient Heavenly Court Age. It’s the secret technique of the Lord of the Ancient Heavenly Court.”James said in admiration, “I never expected you to have mastered such a powerful Supernatural Art.”“That’s enough. Stop with your flattery,” said Sophie.Then, she lightly flicked James’ wrist, and white Sword Energy burst out from the ground in the distance.Before James could get a better look at the Sword Energy, it was teleported into the Celestial Abode.Sophie’s voice now rang out from inside the Celestial Abode. “The Sword Energy is currently too fervent for you. Without sacrificial training, it’ll be impossible for you to refine it. I’ll handle with it first so you can refine it later.”After Sophie finished explaining to James
James sat in a lotus position and absorbed the power of heaven and earth to enhance his strength.The sun rose above the horizon. The Demon Realm’s sun was massive and glaring. The heat coming from it was also much hotter than the Earth’s sun.James stopped cultivating and expelled the impurities from his body.He stood up and stretched his muscles, murmuring, “I’ve already converted the True Elemental Energy into True Elemental Essence. Once I improve my True Elemental Essence, I’ll easily break through the Elysian Seal the next time around.”James was eager for another breakthrough to reach the Immortal Ascension’s Ninth Stage and practice the invincible Sword Energy.“By the way, Ms. Sophie. Could you tell me more about that unrivaled powerhouse from the Ancient Heavenly Court Age?”James mentally nudged Sophie.Sophie’s voice immediately responded from within the Celestial Abode. “I learned about him from my father. He was an Ancestral God of the Primordial Age. Before h
James had been in the Demon Realm for six years.He watched the fierce battle between the three powerhouses over the hidden Sword Energy for the first three years.For the next three years, he walked through the ruins of the battle and cultivated along the way. After these three years, his cultivation rank had reached the Immortal Ascension’s Seveth Stair, and his physical strength was at the middle phase of the Mage Rank’s First Stage.His physical strength was terrifyingly destructive.“How long more until I can get out of this ruined wasteland, Ms. Sophie?”Sophie’s voice came from the Celestial Abode. “You’re in the great wilderness of the Demon Realm’s Mortal Dimension. It’s a vast and boundless region. With your current strength, it’ll still be some time before you get out of the great wilderness. However, there’s no rush, so take your time. After all, it doesn’t matter where you cultivate anyway.”James said, “...But I’ve already been in the Demon Realm for so long, I’m wo
“Of course.”Sophie’s voice came from the Celestial Abode. “Don’t forget who created this Supernatural Power. He was one of the Ancestral Gods, after all. Moreover, Elemental Inversion isn’t as simple as you might think it is. What you’ve learned now are only the basics.“When you become a Grand Emperor and truly comprehend the power of the Five Elements of Genesis, you’ll be able to unleash enough power to destroy the world with Elemental Inversion.”Although James could not truly grasp the power of the Five Elements of Genesis, he cultivated True Elemental Essence and could perform Elemental Inversion. This served to increase his strength exponentially.His current cultivation rank was at the Immortal Ascension’s Seventh Stage, but his strength could reach the Tribulation Rank and attract Tribulation Clouds with the Elemental Inversion.He could unleash immense power even without relying on the Sacrilegious Ascension and dragon bone.With the Sacrilegious Ascension, dragon bone
Crucifier was a miraculous tool.With Crucificier and his True Essence, James could cure even those on the brink of death. He was confident he could heal anyone back to health as long as they were still breathing.After James confirmed his destination, he quickly left the ruins and headed toward the city Sophie mentioned. This time, he flew through the sky with all his strength.After one month, he finally left the great wilderness.According to Sophie, Grandwych was just a short distance away from the great wilderness. It would only take a few days to reach the city if he traveled at full speed.After James left the great wilderness, he quickly made his way toward his destination. Five days later, a grand city appeared in his sight.The city’s structure was very unusual. It had no city walls, and the buildings’ designs differed from the ones James was familiar with on Earth. They were mountain-like buildings with caves built into their sides.“I-Is this Grandwych?”James loo
James asserted his dominance since he was currently living in the Demon Realm.Although he had a comparatively low rank, he could still be considered outstanding in the Demon Realm’s Mortal Dimension.There was no need for him to back down.“Ha.” The woman suddenly snorted and said, “Wow, look at you, Mr. High and Mighty. I'm only registering your information as a formality. Otherwise, do you really think you'd have a chance to treat my master? All the great doctors from this entire region are gathered here. There’s no way you’d get a turn even if you queued up for it. Anyway, how could a weakling like you even think you’re worthy enough to treat my master?”The woman was impressively powerful. James did not deliberately suppress his energy or hide his cultivation rank.At a glance, the woman could tell that James’ was only at the Immortal Ascension’s Seventh Stair.The woman did not want to bother entertaining such an insignificant man.Ever since her master announced his co
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