At that moment, countless shadows appeared in the gaps between the flashes of lightning in the sky.All of these shadows held long swords.Judging by the forms of the shadows, they could be identified as exquisite sword techniques.“A-Are those sword techniques?”“Look! Each has a different form, corresponding to different types of sword techniques.”Many of the spectators were shocked.At that moment, Yorick felt a sense of danger.He stared at the shadows in the sky.The shadows gradually merged, and a long purple sword came at him.Yorick was in a daze, watching the shadows.However, he still instinctively raised the Athuran Sword to resist the attack.Boom!Yorick was knocked away.At that moment, the shadows in the sky merged to form a physical body. As soon as James appeared, a dazzling Sword Energy emerged from the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword.The purple Sword Energy darted at Yorick, who was still being blasted away by the force.Yorick could not react in time and
Yorick was furious.He was a prodigy and was born with a golden spoon.Additionally, he was the descendant of a Grand Emperor and was born with Sage Energy. He had never been injured all his life.However, James managed to injure him.He looked down at the bloody wound on his chest.Yorik was boiling with anger, and a strong murderous intent permeated the air.He gradually stood up and dashed into the air. Yorick raised his hand, and a burst of magical energy appeared in his palm.The force floated toward his chest and healed the bloody wound on his chest at a speed visible to the naked eye.At the same time, the energy emanating from his body increased.The light blue armor on his body transformed again into a white color. More veins grew through the translucent wings on his back.A single horn also grew out of his head, emanating great power.“D-Did he transform again?”“His energy seems much stronger. He must’ve transformed to the next stage.”“Tsk, tsk. He’s now usin
He felt a sense of danger in his heart.Yorick roared, “Ahh!!!”He rapidly fluttered his wings, and a powerful energy emerged. He forcefully broke free from James’ Confinement. After he broke free, his Athuran Sword shot up to the sky again.He grabbed the Athuran Sword and swung at James.James raised his sword to parry the attack.Clank!The sound of clashing swords echoed throughout the sky.James felt a powerful force coming from the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword. His arms went numb, and his Blood Energy was shaken. Struck by the force, his body plummeted from the sky.Before he crashed to the ground, a powerful Sword Energy charged at him.Startled, James quickly dodged the attack.After successfully evading the Sword Energy, Yorick appeared instantly and thrust his sword into James’ back.Yorick was overwhelmingly strong and fast after his third transformation.He completely surpassed James in every aspect. Unable to react in time, James was stabbed in the back.The long
Everyone thought that James was dead.However, a black light shot up from the ruins into the sky abruptly. The spectators stared at the light.A person floated into the air.His hair was messy, and he was covered in wounds. James looked incredibly miserable as he stood on the black lotus with nine petals.A powerful energy emerged from the black lotus. Seeing the black lotus, Lucifer took a few steps forward, and he looked surprised.He immediately noticed his father’s Natal Demonic Lotus.“What’s that?”“The lotus has very sinister energy.”“That’s very evil energy.”Many prodigies were shocked by the Demonic Lotus.Black energy emanated from the lotus.The energy permeated the surrounding area, and the plants that came in contact with it immediately withered.“He’s not dead?”Yorick stared at James in disbelief.He knew how strong his attacks on James were, yet James still managed to survive. Once again, James had shown extreme resilience.“What a tough opponent.”Y
After James spoke, he raised the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword and launched another attack.He appeared in front of Yorick instantly.At that moment, Yorick’s blood began to boil, and compelling energy emerged from his blood.Yorick activated the power within his blood.He awakened the power from his Athuran Bloodline. He immediately dispelled James’ Curse Magic and gradually regained vitality, returning into a young man.As soon as James got close, Yorick counterattacked.Their swords clashed again.Bang!A loud clink resounded.James was knocked away by the force.“Damn it!” James cursed.After doing all that, he was still unable to kill Yorick. Yorick was indeed a terrifying opponent. “Haha!!!” Yorick guffawed. “You’re really amazing, James. You really pushed me to my limits. I’ve never activated the power of my bloodline in battle before.”Hearing this, many of the spectators were shocked.“What did he say? Did Yorick just say he activated the power of his bloodline?
Yorick gradually calmed down.He stopped countering the Infinity Steles but chose to dodge. He planned to wait for an opportunity to get close to James and deal a fatal blow.James saw through Yorick’s intentions. He immediately recalled the Infinity Steles and made them revolve around him. He stood in the center, and the Infinity Steles formed a magical formation.Yorick attempted to find an opening but was to no avail. He kept launching attacks at James, but the Infinity Steles blocked all his blows.He was helpless. The battle was at a stalemate for a while.“Do I really have to resort to using that?”Yorick kept attempting to break through James’ defenses but could not find a chance to get close.Although his attacks were potent, James was being protected by the Infinity Steles.He still had another ultimate trump card but hesitated to use it since he wanted to save it to fight for the third providence. Besides, he might not necessarily defeat James even if he used it.Y
The Demonic Lotus had boosted his strength significantly.The two were in a stalemate, and time seemed to have stopped. The scene looked as if it had frozen.None of them moved, but potent Sword Energies emerged from their swords, which were pinned against each other. At that moment, thousands of Sword Energies clashed in the sky.James resisted with all his strength and thought about a way to win.To defeat Yorick, he had to use the Third and Fourth Stages of the Ancestral Sword Master’s swordsmanship.However, James still had not fully comprehended them.“I don’t have any other choice.”James took a deep breath.He activated Elemental Inversion, and Elemental Sage Energy entered his sword. At that moment, his sword’s energy transformed.The Elemental Sage Energy fused with the Sword Intent and flowed through the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword.The force struck Yorick’s body, and he spat a mouthful of blood.The First and Second Stages of the Five Great Sword Realms were close
It was the first time James tried integrating the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Stages of the Five Great Sword Realms. He could unleash explosive strength and increase his comprehension of swordsmanship.Yorick lost the battle.He was injured all over, and his body was plummeting from the sky. He crashed into the rubble on the ground and did not get back up.James floated in the sky, waiting for Yorick to resurface.Time passed by slowly.Soon, half an hour passed.Finally, a person slowly crawled out of the ruins.By then, Yorick had already dispersed his combat form. His hair was scattered, and he was covered in wounds, his body bloodied. He looked utterly defeated.Yorick sat on a boulder and gasped for air.Immediately afterward, he took out an elixir and consumed it.After his wounds were stabilized, he got up.He raised his head to the sky. James slowly descended and landed firmly on the ground in front of Yorick.Yorick stared at James.“I have to admit. You’re
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