Xandalous nodded, then left.The Korinth Sect was the largest sect in the Kingdom of Korinth.There were plenty of powerhouses in the Korinth Sect and that included many Sages. The strongest of them all was the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch.Rumors were that the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch was a Sage King at the Sage Rank’s Eighth Stage.Not only would he be the top powerhouse in Korinth with such strength, but he could also be considered one of the best in Galileo. However, this was only if the remaining unrivaled powerhouses kept a low profile.As long as these unrivaled powerhouses stayed hidden, a Sage King at the Sage Rank’s Eighth Stage could easily dominate the world.After the Korinth’s Grand Patriarch gave him an order, Xandalous immediately headed to the Korinth Sect.Within the Kingdom of Korinth, there was a vast mountain range. It was a magical place with countless spiritual rivers that nourished the land with plentiful Spiritual Energy. The concentration of Spiritual Energ
Meanwhile, James returned to the terrace of the City Lord’s Mansion.Quinella followed him.James sat down in a gazebo in the backyard and rested. He looked at Quinella, the armored female general, and asked, “What’s the matter? Do you need something?”Quinella said seriously, “Your Majesty, the King of Korinth has always been a vindictive man. You killed many of Korinth’s Sages, so it’s likely that they’ll hold a grudge against you. I have a suspicion that the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch will try and strike back at you.”James waved his hand lightly and said, “There’s nothing to worry about. Just leave these matters to me. Anyway, I have something for you to do.”“Please give your orders, Your Majesty.”“There are rumors that the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword housed in the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion has been lost. I also heard about Sangria’s lost Imperial Jade Seal. I want you to announce to the world that we’re looking for these two items, and we’ll greatly reward anyone who provide
James waited for the Korinthian Army to strike at Macchia City again.However, there was no movement by the Korinthian Army in the days that proceeded.James was unaware that the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch had already made his way to Macchia City. However, despite being a Sage in the Eighth Stage, he could not sneak into Macchia City to investigate because of the high security.Since he could not infiltrate Macchia City, he had no choice but to turn back to the Yantargh Canyon and join up with the Korinthian Army.“What’s the situation there, Sir?”The chancellor prodded the Patriarch as soon as he arrived at the Yantargh Canyon.In a solemn tone, Korinth Sect’s Patriarch said, “Macchia City is heavily guarded, so I couldn’t infiltrate the city.”The chancellor asked, “Then what do we do now?”The Korinth Sect’s Patriarch thought for a while and said, “There’s no other option but to force our way into the city. Pass on the order and assemble our forces. We’re going to lay siege o
The four of them remained around the area for the time being as they awaited the Korinthian Army’s arrival.They all gave off an air of nonchalance because they knew the strongest person in Korinth was the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch.Apart from Delainey, the other three people present could easily defeat or even kill the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch.“Leave this to me, Your Majesty.”Winnie stepped forward and looked at James imploringly.As Winnie continuously improved her cultivation rank, her Scythe of Judgment grew stronger. However, she had not fought against a real enemy and did not know how strong her Scythe of Judgment was exactly.“No.”James shot down Winnie’s request to fight alone.“Stay put for now and don’t take action without my orders.”“F-Fine,” Winnie answered reluctantly.Delainey, on the other hand, remained silent. Although she reached the Sage Rank’s Fifth Stage, she recognized she was no match for an opponent at the Sage Rank’s Eighth Stage.Walganus also re
“Stand back,” James ordered sternly.His enemy this time was not an ordinary person but a powerful Sage at the Eighth Stage.Although James’ physical strength was at the Sage Rank’s Fifth Stage, his opponent was three stages higher than him and could feasibly break through his body’s defenses or possibly even kill him.James was about to utilize Sacrilegious Ascension, the dragon bone, and the Five Elements of Genesis to augment his strength. Before he could do anything, Winnie had already dashed out ahead of him.“Our Emperor is the noblest man in our country. You're unworthy of being His Highness’ opponent. If you want to fight him, you must get past me first.”Winnie hovered in the air.Dressed in dazzling golden armor, she looked rather dashing as her long black hair fluttered in the wind.“This girl.” James gave her an exasperated look.He refused to let Winnie get involved in the fight, yet she defied his orders.Korinth Sect’s Patriarch was taken aback to see a woman ch
When he saw Winnie get injured, James wanted to intervene in the fight.However, he sensed an intense aura coming from Winnie’s body.James knew it was likely the Scythe of Judgement because it was the only desperate measure Winnie had in her arsenal.He had seen the Scythe of Judgement before but was uncertain how strong it was.Driven by curiosity, he did not rush to interfere in the battle but waited and watched. If Winnie was truly in dire straits, he would take action immediately.After the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch wounded Winnie with his previous attack, he also sensed the strong force emanating from Winnie’s body.“This girl is unusual.”The Korinth Sect’s Patriarch looked ahead with a sense of trepidation, and his murderous intent heightened.The most important thing was to kill his opponent as soon as possible.After he resolved to kill Winnie, the energy emanating from his body also grew more intense, and the long sword in his hand glowed even brighter.“This is dan
Winnie’s face bore a cold expression.She held the black scythe in her hand.Black energy emerged from the scythe and gathered together to form a phantom scythe.The scythe was about 100 meters long and exuded devastating power.Even James was shocked and exclaimed inadvertently upon seeing it, “What overwhelming strength.”At that moment, the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch drew upon all his strength and charged at Winnie with the intent to kill her.As soon as he moved, her scythe formed by black energy slashed down at him.The black scythe struck the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch.“Argh!!!” The Korinth Sect’s Patriarch let out a scream.He froze in the air in disbelief as his eyes widened.“Argh! Nooo…”His horrified voice echoed through the sky.As the Korinth Sect’s Patriarch's voice resounded, the black scythe struck his body and the man exploded. He was reduced to nothing in an instant.“What in the…?”In the distance, the chancellor trembled in fear and stumbled backward upon
James only gave Winnie a light scolding.However, these issues were his to settle, and he did not want to sully Winnie’s hands in the process.Winnie put away the Scythe of Judgment, and her expression returned to normal. She looked at James and stuck out her tongue, saying, “You’re not going to reprimand me for going into battle without your order, are you?”James wanted to scold her but could not bring himself to do it.“You had better not act like this again.”“Alright, I understand.” Winnie nodded obediently.The Korinthian Army suffered heavy losses.Winnie’s effortless onslaught with the Scythe of Judgment caused the deaths of several million soldiers.After witnessing the ruthlessness of Sangria’s forces, the chancellor lost all desire to fight back.Suddenly, James appeared in front of Chancellor Ylfioss.“You…”Ylfioss was frightened of him and instinctively backed away from James.James stared at him and said coldly, “Sangria doesn’t wish to be anyone’s enemy, but
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