James smiled awkwardly at her question and did not explain further.Harold walked over and asked, “How did it go? What’s the situation in Bane City?”At that moment, many prodigies from the Three Thousand Worlds walked over and looked at James, eagerly awaiting an answer.James said, “When I went to Bane City, I met prodigies from other races that came from all over the universe. I accepted a challenge against Yorick from the Athuran Clan. Our fight will take place in a month’s time. I’ll have dominion over Mount Bane if I can defeat him. If I lose, then I’ll have to submit and obey Yorick.”Quintina immediately exclaimed, “What?! I heard that all the foreign prodigies that came to Earth are very powerful, James.”James replied calmly, “I still have a month before the battle. I’ll make sure to prepare well in that time. It’s not like the battle’s already been decided.”James did not say much and patiently waited outside Mount Bane for Qusai.Meanwhile, Qusai had already entered
Yorick turned to see Marcello and Jace following him. He said, “I’ve got a friend over. Let’s talk another day. Someone, see off my guests.” After speaking, Yorick walked back into the mansion.Marcello stood at the mansion gate and asked warily, “Who’s that person? They seem like someone outstanding.”Jace shook his head in uncertainty.Although he was well-informed and knowledgeable, his knowledge was only limited to the Demon Realm. He did not know much about the creatures outside the Demon Realm. Thus, he could not recognize Qusai.“Forget it. Let’s just leave for now,” said Jace.“But…”Reluctance was evident in Marcello’s tone. “I promised to help James ascertain Yorick’s current strength.”Jace said, “There’s no rush. We can come back another day. Besides, there’s still a month until the battle.”“Alright.” Marcello nodded.The two left.Meanwhile, Yorick sat opposite Qusai in the mansion’s hall. He said with a bright smile, “I didn’t expect the Fiend Realm’s young m
After waiting outside Mount Bane for a while, eventually Qusai returned to James’ party.James immediately approached Qusai and asked, “How did it go? Did you manage to acquire any information from Yorick?”Qusai nodded and said, “Yes. He told me his cultivation rank but it isn’t very high. Yorick said he was at the Sage Rank’s Tenth Stage.”Hearing this, James sighed in relief.The power difference between him and Yorick was not that wide afterall. They were only ten stages apart. James could use his treasures to bridge the gap.“However…!”Qusai continued to speak, “Although he is only at the Sage Rank’s Tenth Stage. You’re incomparable to him. From my understanding, the Athurans have a Secret Art which allows them to transform themselves. It’s called the Athuran Combat Form and there are nine stages in the form. Their combat strength increases tremendously every time they reach a higher stage.“Yorick refused to tell me which stage of the form he had reached, so I don’t know
As soon as Winnie entered the main hall’s entrance, she saw a beautiful woman surrounded by many people.“Mom…”Some of the Callahans were gathered around Thea.Hearing a voice call out to her, Thea turned around and saw a young woman standing at the main hall’s entrance.The young woman wore a white dress and looked similar to Thea.“Winnie?”Thea was stunned by Winnie’s appearance.Winnie was still a little girl when she left. Now, she was all grown up after all these years.“Mom!”Winnie rushed over and wrapped her arms tightly around Thea.Happy tears rolled down Thea’s face.“You’ve grown so much, Winnie. I haven’t seen you in so many years. I almost couldn’t recognize you.”Winnie let go of Thea and said with teary eyes, “I missed you so much, Mom!”“Don’t cry, Winnie.”Thea reached out and wiped the tears that rolled down Winnie’s eyes.Thea looked at the people in the hall and said, “Dad, Mom, Grandpa. I’d like to spend some time with Winnie first.”With that sa
The difference between their cultivation ranks meant that there was a massive disparity between their respective strengths.James could attempt to make up for it by utilizing Secret Art, such as the Sacrilegious Ascension. He could also use other treasures like Imperial Weapons which were weapons at the Emperor Rank, to significantly improve his strength.However, it would be hard to compensate for the gap in their cultivation bases.The custodian knew Yorick’s background. He was the Athurans’ young master who possessed a Secret Art to improve his strength. Moreover, Yorick also had an Emperor-ranked weapon. This man was a formidable foe with his cultivation rank along with the addition of these two aspects.It was almost impossible for James to win.The custodian looked at James and cautioned him, “This isn’t the time for you to act rashly, James. The most urgent thing for you now is to endure this critical period and work hard on improving your cultivation. The true disaster i
James could not understand the words on the jade seal. To learn Curse Magic, he had to rely on the custodian to decipher them and guide him.After some time, the custodian sensed someone calling her from the outside world. She returned the jade seal to James. “Wait for a bit. I’ll be back.”Then, the custodian disappeared from James’ sight.James was unaware that Thea had brought Winnie to the Chamber of Scriptures to ask the custodian to send Winnie to another planet so she could train.After spending some time waiting, the custodian returned to James.“Ms. Custodian,” James called out to her.The custodian glanced at him and said, “Thea brought Winnie to me and asked me to send her away from Earth.”“I see.”James nodded.He already knew about Winnie’s desire to venture the universe.James sighed lightly.It was uncertain when he would meet Winnie again after she left.James hoped that Winnie would be safe until the next time they met.The custodian did not say much about
The days passed and soon an entire month had elapsed.In the blink of an eye, one month had passed in the outside world. The battle between James and Yorick was imminent.Everyone was anticipating the battle.This battle’s outcome would determine whether humans could enter Mount Bane again.James practiced Curse Magic on the ancient battlefield inside a Time Formation.Since James was within a Time Formation, the time he spent training inside was far longer than the time that had passed in the outside world. While he was there, he focused on mastering Confinement and Passage of Time. Passage of Time was a name given to the technique by the custodian.However, based on the Supernatural Power’s characteristics, it was not an exaggeration to say that the technique was almost like reincarnation.“It’s almost time, James.”James was absorbed in his meditation when a voice suddenly rang in his ears.The voice interrupted his train of thought, and he stopped cultivating.James mur
Many humans from the Three Thousand Worlds were also present.“What’s going on?”“It’s already noon. Why isn’t James here yet? Is he too scared to fight Yorick?”The human cultivators discussed James’ absence in hushed tones.They were all counting on James and hoped he would defeat Yorick who was a Foreigner. James’ victory would mean they could return to Mount Bane once more.Thea frowned slightly and murmured, “It’s already noon, James. Why aren’t you here yet?”Seeing that James had not shown up, Thea was tempted to take up the challenge herself.This was a dispute between humans and Foreigners from the universe. At a time like this, humans could not stand to show any weakness.In this conflict, humans would have to show their dominance.“I’ll fight him in James’ stead.”The Prince of Orchid Mountain, Langston, frowned and asked, “You? Are you sure, Thea? Let’s wait a little longer. Perhaps James is already on his way.”“I can fight him,” Thea replied to Langston confide
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