The reports came in one after another.The Empress had a solemn expression as she was brief on how their troops were faring.Immediately, she issued an order, “Get the other three armies to gather in the Imperial Capital and tell them to defend it with their lives.”“Understood.”…At that moment, the female general was on the way back to the country with her 100,000 surviving soldiers.Half a month later, the female general arrived at the Imperial Capital.She kneeled on the ground in the Sangria Palace.“Your Highness, please forgive me for failing to repel Korinth’s troops. Our army suffered heavy casualties during the battle that took place in Yantargh Canyon. This man is the savior who prevented Korinth’s merciless army from wiping us out. Without his help, Korinth’s army might have already reached the Imperial Capital by now.”James stood in the palace hall, sweeping his gaze over the civil and military officials gathered.All of them were beautiful women.He felt entr
After confirming the truth from a variety of sources, the Empress acknowledged that James had indeed saved Sangria’s remaining soldiers and temporarily averted their crisis by preventing Korinth’s attack on their country.It was common courtesy in Sangria to repay the kindness shown to them.Since James had saved their country, they wanted to show their gratitude.However, the Empress did not want James to remain in Sangria for an extended period of time because she was afraid he would find himself in a dangerous situation or die abruptly because of the curse.The Empress did not want something bad to happen to James.James was immediately intrigued after hearing the Empress bring up the topic of the curse. He could not contain his curiosity and asked, “Your Majesty, what kind of place is Sangria? Why has a curse that prevents men from living here for an extended period been put on the country?”The Empress doubtfully shook her head and said, “I don’t know too much about the spec
‘Are there still cultivators who aren’t unaware of the different points in history?’James thought for a bit and suggested, “How about you tell me about Sir Galileo and this world instead?”The Empress replied, “I already told you many past records have been lost with time. Very little information about Sir Galileo and this world still exists. Moreover, most of them are only legends passed down by the older generations. I can’t say for certain how reliable they are. All the existing records don’t contain information about Sir Galileo or this world.”“I see.” James rubbed his chin.After listening to their long stories, they were only legends in the end and were not necessarily true.“Since you’ve saved our country, I’m very grateful to you, Sir. Please let me know if there is anything you desire. As long as it’s within our country’s capabilities, I’ll definitely fulfill your request.”James waved his hand and said, “I didn’t save Sangria expecting a reward in return. I was simply
Everything was so out of the ordinary.What kind of place was this?Why did he arrive here in the first place?“You’ve already been in our country for half a month, Sir. For your safety, you should leave as soon as possible. You’re going to die if you don’t leave,” the Empress earnestly reminded him.James gently waved his hand and said, “It’s fine. I feel alright and don’t believe in curses, nor do I think that something bad will happen to me.”“Sigh.”Since James insisted, the Empress could do nothing to dissuade him. She had seen many others like him.Many men on their planet refused to believe in Sangria’s curse and would come to test it out themselves. Eventually, all of them died.James beamed at her. “You don’t have to worry about me, Your Majesty. I’ll leave the moment I feel the slightest bit of discomfort here.”Hearing James’ reassurance, the Empress was relieved.James stayed in Sangria Palace for the time being, waiting for the Empress’ subordinates to acquire
The Empress replied, “Go on.”The female soldier replied, “Your Majesty, Wushua’s envoy, has arrived.”The Empress’ face immediately lit up with joy, and she hurriedly said, “Invite her in right away.”Wushua was another powerful country on Galileo, and they were only slightly inferior to Korinth in terms of strength.“Please come inside, Miss.”Soon, a woman walked into the palace hall. She was a beautiful woman wearing a white dress. Her pretty face carried a sense of dignity and nobility.She walked into the main hall and arrived before the Empress. However, she did not kneel. Instead, she said pompously, “Xianna Sadie, I’m an envoy from Wushua. How dare you not personally welcome me?”The Empress smiled faintly in response and ordered her servant, “Please provide her a seat.”Soon, someone brought a chair for the envoy.Wushua’s envoy sat down and crossed her legs.The Empress smiled at her. “Is there a reason Wushua has sent an envoy here to Sangria?”The envoy smiled d
James not only saved Sangria but also the life of this female general.The general walked over and looked at James strolling leisurely. She asked worriedly, “Why haven’t you left yet, Sir?”Their journey to the Imperial Capital took more than ten days.After arriving in the Imperial Capital, James stayed there for a few more days.In total, James had already been in Sangria for about 20 days. She was worried about James’ safety, afraid he would be cursed and encounter misfortune if he did not leave soon.James, on the other hand, was very calm about the whole situation. He asked with a smile, “Is there really a curse on Sangria?”The female general nodded solemnly and said, “Yes, it’s real. Many men have come to stay in Sangria. They didn’t believe the curse existed. Eventually, all of them were cursed and died inexplicably.”She reminded James, “If there isn’t anything else important for you to do here, please leave quickly.”James was very interested in the curse but found no
James listened attentively to Nova.Sophie had told him a little bit about the events that took place in the Primeval Age.Thus, he knew that the powerhouse that wiped out an entire world with a single sword strike was the same swordmaster that created the supreme sword technique.The sword technique he learned was from this very swordmaster.However, what he had mastered was only just the basics of his fearsome technique.After giving it some consideration, James asked, “Then will I die if I continue to stay here?”Nova replied, “If all the men before you succumbed to unexplainable deaths from the curse, then I’d advise you to leave as soon as possible. You might also die because of the curse. This isn’t some childish prank, and this world isn’t as simple as you think it is.”Nova also urged James to leave because the threat the Curse Magic posed was immense.If a complete version of Curse Magic formed the seal on this planet, then even a Grand Emperor who came to this country
“Your Majesty.”James walked into the hall and greeted her.Xianna was dressed in a blue gown and was sitting at the highest seat in the hall. James’ greeting snapped her out of her thoughts. She put down her hands, sat up straight, and looked at James standing in the hall. Her worried expression immediately disappeared and was replaced with a pleasant smile.“You’re here, Mr. Caden.”James nodded and said, “Mhm. I’ve come to ask if Your Majesty has acquired information about my friends’ whereabouts.”Empress Xianna replied, “I’ve already ordered my subordinates to distribute their portraits, but there hasn’t been any news about them so far.”Hearing this, James was disappointed,So many days had passed, but there was still no news about them. It seems reuniting with Henrik and Qusai was going to be challenging.“Don’t be discouraged, Mr. Caden. The world is huge, so it’s hard for our country to find them in such a short period. Perhaps we’ll hear about your friends after a bit
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