"Now's the time.”James was still conscious. He catalyzed the Novenary Golden Body Siddhi and began refining his body by automatically absorbing the power of the lightning tribulations in his surroundings. The lightning tribulations' power was transformed into energy for the refinement of his physical body.Then, the destruction of his body stopped.The residual power of the lightning tribulations began to enter his body under the Novenary Golden Body Siddhi, rejuvenating his gravely injured body.James had withstood the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation.However, he was gravely injured, and he needed time to heal his injuries. If a second lightning tribulation descended from the sky at that moment, he would surely perish. Fortunately, such an event did not transpire, giving him ample time to rest.Sitting in a lotus position on a pile of rubble, James' hair was disheveled, and he was covered in blood. No part of his body remained unscathed, and he was in a wretched state.Days pa
The uniqueness of James' physical body — the Demonic Body, the Elemental Holy Body, and the Sword Body — and his cultivation combined allowed him to resist the first lightning tribulation. His current physical strength was terrifying, and he had reached the peak of the Tribulation Rank's Third Stage. If he could resist the second lightning tribulation and absorb its power to refine his body, his physical strength would cross into the Sage Rank.After consuming the healing elixir Sophie gave him, his injuries completely recovered, and he returned to peak condition.“Come.”He was prepared.Looking at the sky, silverish-white lightning gathered under the dark clouds. Soon, a lightning bolt hundreds of meters wide and tens of kilometers long was suspended in the sky, radiating a blinding white light and exuding a destructive aura.“How terrifying…”Upon seeing this, the powerful figures in the distance could not help but feel a chill down their spine. Their presence here could onl
In an instant, the halo made of True Essence shattered.James catalyzed True Essence once more to form a protective barrier.Though the lightning tribulation was already over, the power it generated continued to strike James' physical body repeatedly.James endured.At the same time, he catalyzed Demonic Energy inside his body and swiftly rejuvenated his body. Not only that, but he also catalyzed the Novenary Golden Body Siddhi and absorb the residual power of the lightning tribulation to refine his physical body.Even though James' injuries were grave, and his body was in a wretched state, he held on. After stabilizing his injuries, he breathed a sigh of relief. The most terrifying attack was over, and only the residual power of the lightning tribulation remained inside his body, striking him repeatedly. Fortunately, he was able to resist the power for now. Now, he concentrated on refining his body wholeheartedly.In a faraway region, many powerful figures were observing the
James summoned all the Demonic Energy in his body to heal his injuries.Since he possessed the Demonic Body, the stronger his physical body became, the more Demonic Energy would materialize from within it. Though the Demonic Energy inside his body was much more immense than before, he had been struck repeatedly by the lightning tribulation. Demonic Energy was being depleted to heal his physical body. Currently, not much Demonic Energy remained inside him. In fact, his remaining Demonic Energy would not be sufficient to completely rejuvenate his injuries.James took out a healing elixir Sophie had prepared for him and swallowed it whole. After consuming the healing elixir, a warm current circulated throughout his body. As the current possessed immense power, the healing effects were fascinating. Soon, his injuries were completely healed.Meanwhile, he had returned to peak form. Now, he was waiting for the third lightning tribulation to descend upon him.He did not know how long the
James thought that the Heavenly Tribulation was over. However, the lightning tribulation in the sky did not disperse. Sensing the lightning tribulation's presence, he lifted his head and looked at the sky.At that moment, the lightning tribulation mutated. What was once a black lightning tribulation was now a rainbow-colored one. Mysterious lines and characters suddenly appeared in the sky, gathering to form a bizarre-looking painting. James was confused."What's going on, Sophie? Didn't you say that there are only nine Heavenly Tribulations? I've already withstood all nine of them. So why did the lightning tribulation not disappear but mutate instead?"Sophie's expression was grim.She could only sense that James' Heavenly Tribulation was unique and would not end that easily. However, she could not divine what changes his Heavenly Tribulation would undergo."I don't know, James. Maybe this is where the terrifying part begins. I won't be able to help you out from here onward. Be
An illusory painting appeared in the sky. Suspended in mid-air, the painting was formed by the mysterious linear characters. Like a fantasy world, mountains and rivers could be seen in the painting.Immense power materialized from within the mysterious world and forcibly pulled James in, who was unable to resist the force. As he entered the illusory world, he could feel strong friction against his body. Even though his physical body was formidable, he still felt uncomfortable, and he could sense his skin being scraped off. Then, an ancient power shredded through the air in his direction, impacting his physical body and soul.He could feel his head spinning.This lasted for ten seconds.Ten seconds later, he completely entered an unknown world. As he arrived in a mountain range, he scanned his surroundings and murmured, "Where am I?"Before him were towering trees and dense foliage. The sky was greyish, and there was only silence all around him.After murmuring to himself, James l
“There were many Ancestral Gods in the Primeval Age. However, in the Ancient Heavenly Court Age and the Primordial Age, no living being was able to reach the Ancestral God Rank. According to the records of the ancient texts, it was nigh impossible to reach the Ancestral God Rank. One would first need to experience a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation. If I'm not mistaken, what James is experiencing at the moment is the terrifying Ancestral God Tribulation of the Primeval Age."Walganus had seen records of the Ancestral God Tribulation in the ancient texts collected by his sect. These ancient texts were not passed down from the Primeval Age. They only came into being thanks to the efforts of several powerful figures of the sect who recorded them after much extrapolation. What James was experiencing was identical to the Ancestral God Tribulation.Winnie looked at him and asked, "What is the Ancestral God Tribulation?"Walganus pointed at the illusory world in the sky and said, "This worl
James' eyes bulged as he stared at the countless shadows that appeared out of thin air. From the shadows, he could sense a familiar aura."H-Heavenly Path Embodiments?"James roared in disbelief.Indeed, these were Heavenly Path Embodiments.Upon seeing the countless Heavenly Path Embodiments before him, James' face paled, and his expression was full of disbelief and horror. Then, his body shivered as his knees went limp. For the very first time, he had no desire for a battle."Good heavens…"James was at a loss for words.He knew very clearly what these Heavenly Path Embodiments were. Once, one of them appeared after he achieved many breakthroughs consecutively. James only managed to defeat it after summoning his full strength, which completely depleted his energy in the process. Now, at this moment, there was not just a single one of them. Based on conservative estimates, there must have been at least a million of them. Horror overwhelmed James, and fear completely sapped
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