James nodded. Then, he pulled out the Demonic Spiritual Herb he casually plucked from the Celestial Abode and handed it over to Txomin. After scrutinizing it, Txomin said, “Th-This is the Demonic Spiritual Herb!” The others approached Txomin and stared at the Demonic Spiritual Herb in his hand. Sensing the aura emanating from the herb, they could not help but be stunned. “I-Is that true?” “A young man of the human race ventured deep into the Great Dividing Range, break the Ancient Magic Circle, entered the Demon Abyss, and obtained the Demonic Spiritual Herb!” “How unbelievable! He must have possessed incredible luck!” “Young man, how did you obtain the Demonic Spiritual Herb?” A powerful figure stared at James and wished to know the process of how he obtained the herb. James glanced at the man. Realizing he was an elderly man who exuded a terrifying aura, he immediately knew he was a powerful figure not to be trifled with. Immediately, he said, “I-I don’t know… After e
James returned to where his accommodation was. Though he spent more than 800 years in a closed-door meditation inside the time formation, only eight years had passed in the outside world. After returning to his room, James lay on his bed and contemplated. In the blink of an eye, he had been in the Demon Realm for fifteen years. He wondered how Earth was doing at the moment. At that moment, he missed his friends in the Celestial Abode. Back then, concerned about the safety of his friends and loved ones, he brought them into the Celestial Abode in advance. James stood up. As his mind stirred, he entered the Celestial Abode. In the courtyard of the Celestial Abode’s City Lord’s Mansion, Winnie was playing with a purple scythe in her hand. As time passed, the aura the scythe exuded grew increasingly stronger. “Dad!” Sensing James’ presence, Winnie stored the scythe away and greeted him. James looked at Winnie. As the years went by, she transformed from a little girl int
Some familiar faces appeared in James’ view ─ The Callahans, led by Lex Callahan and the others; The Cadens, led by Bennett Caden; The men from Japura led by his grandfather, Thomas Caden, and some of his subordinates; His grandfather Langston Lafleur; His uncle Tyrus Lafleur; Callan Maverick, Delainey Cabral, the Blithe King, and many other acquaintances. Even the Elite Eight of Wyrmstead, Scarlett Brooks, and the rest were here. Those who were brought into the Celestial Abode had some form of connection with James. Back then, as James was concerned about their safety, he took them in. “James.” “James.” “Dragon King.” “Hey, James.” Many greeted him, to which James returned the greetings. He came here to catch up with them and drink to his heart’s content. “Prepare the wine! We shall drink to our heart’s content tonight!” James said smilingly. Then, everyone cheered for James as they entered the village. For the whole day, James remained inside the Celestial Abode, eating
James declared that he wished to join the Labhranns in an effort to ward off any future attempts by the other clans to court him. After all, he had headed into the Demon Abyss and obtained the Demonic Spiritual Herb. With such incredible luck, anyone would want to win him over to their clan or camp. “Good, let us make haste to the training ground,” Txomin said smilingly. Then, everyone headed to the training ground. At the training ground of the Labhranns, there was an arena so huge that it was endless in sight. At that moment, there was a twenty-year-old-looking woman on the training ground. Dressed in a pink dress, she held a sword in her hand. Her black hair flowed despite the absence of any wind, and she exuded an indescribable beauty. It was Brielle. She looked at James who was not too far away. Brielle knew that James came from Earth and was the luckiest person there. He obtained the providences of the First and Second Calamities and possessed the Infinity Steles and
Brielle and James’ gazes met. Right then, Brielle made a move. Her dress fluttered as she appeared before James in the blink of an eye. The moment she appeared, her palm was already aiming toward James. Knowing that Brielle was powerful, James did not dare let his guard down. He catalyzed his full strength to deflect the attack. However, his rank was simply too weak. Even though his physical strength had reached the Tribulation Rank, he could not withstand Brielle’s attack. Struck in the chest, he was sent flying and collapsed heavily to the ground, spurting out a mouthful of blood. Not only that, but his chest was completely deformed. “That’s it?” Brielle remained where she stood and stared at James who was injured. She thought James would be powerful. It appeared that he could not withstand even a single blow from her. Meanwhile, the other powerful figures did not even bat an eyelid. That was because as cultivators at the Divine Rank, they could see through both Brielle
A voice came. Then, everyone turned around and looked at the sky. A man walked out of the void passageway. Wearing a black robe, he had a somewhat handsome-looking appearance. Standing in mid-air, he slowly walked toward the arena. “Lucifer Menachem?” “Since he has returned, has he obtained the Demonic Spiritual Herb as well?” Lucifer’s appearance caused a commotion because of who he was. He was the son of a Grand Emperor, and as such, possessed the bloodline of a Grand Emperor. Not only that, as a Minor Patriarch of the Hadean Clan, he had a Grand Emperor backing him. Upon seeing Lucifer, James furrowed his eyebrows. Lucifer’s speed was extraordinary. In just a few steps, he appeared outside the arena. Then, he pulled out a herb from his Storage Ring. It was the Demonic Spiritual Herb. Handing the herb over to Txomin beside him, he said calmly while wearing a composed expression, “I have obtained the Demonic Spiritual Herb.” As Txomin scrutinized the herb, he reali
James staggered backward due to the overwhelming force. At the same time, an immense power spread from his arm to his entire body. The Blood Energy inside his body churned, and he spurted out a mouthful of blood. Then, he was sent flying and collapsed heavily to the ground. Meanwhile, his arm was completely twisted beyond recognition. As James collapsed to the ground, many powerful figures in the distance praised Lucifer. “As expected of the Young Master of the Hadean Clan… To think that he possesses such immense strength at such a young age!” “Indeed, he was sealed away at a very young age. Though only a few years have passed since he was released from the seal, he has reached the Sage Rank. With such potential, the Hadean Clan will have another extremely powerful figure in the future.” “Congratulations, Tigranes Xanthippos.” Many spoke. Some even congratulated Tigranes. Meanwhile, Tigranes only smiled faintly and said nothing. In the arena, James stood up with great dif
James used Sacrilegious Ascension and the dragon bones’ power to forcibly increase his strength to the Tribulation Rank’s Third Stage. As his strength increased drastically, this attracted the attention of many powerful figures. Meanwhile, faced against James, whose strength was equivalent to the Tribulation Rank’s Third Stage, Lucifer only smiled faintly. Though James was strong, he was no match for him. “Come on, James! Where are your Infinity Steles?” he said smilingly. Lucifer looked forward to James using everything at his disposal so that he could fight him to his heart’s content. “I have no need for them.” James smiled faintly. “Infinity Steles?” The crowd overheard their conversation. “Could he be from Earth?” “The James Caden of Earth?” “Is he a human?” Many were bewildered. Just as they were puzzled, James catalyzed Elemental Inversion. At that moment, True Elemental Essence was activated. As they interwove and restrained each other, they formed a brand-
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