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
Maxine reached out to pat Tiara’s head and replied smilingly, “It’s a very long story. I’ll tell you all about it later.”“Okay.” Tiara nodded.At that moment, a few prodigies from the universe walked over.Lucifer was the first to rush over to James. He stood by the side and looked at James, who was lying on the ground weakly while healing his wounds. Lucifer smiled lightly and said, “It’s been a few years since I last saw you, James. You’ve grown even stronger since then. After watching your battle against Yorick, it’ll be tough for me to defeat you even as I am right now.”Lucifer thought he finally had the strength to defeat James after working hard all these years.However, he realized James had become terrifyingly strong after watching the fight. Although he had mastered the Fifth Combat Form, he might still not be able to defeat James.If he were to fight James again, he would still lose.James smiled faintly in response.At that moment, Walganus rushed over. He looked a
It was not easy for James to win the battle.However, the results were satisfactory.After setting the record straight with the Foreigners, James headed into Bane City and found Henry, Tyrus, and the others.All of them were fine.After resolving a series of things, James brought everyone back to Wyrmstead.As for the humans of the Three Thousand Worlds, James did not pay them much attention. He had already won an opportunity for them to enter Mount Bane. As long as they were allowed to enter Mount Bane, they could use the abundant Spiritual Energy there to suppress the curse in their bodies.James was now more worried about ordinary humans and cultivators with relatively low cultivation ranks.James sat in the highest seat of the council in Wyrmstead’s main hall.Quincy held a report and said, “I’ve got the latest news, James. The curse has already infected the entire human race. About three million people are dying from the curse every day.“After going through the previous
James was not expecting Brielle to appear out of the blue.Thea looked at James and smiled mischievously. Then, she said, “I-I still have other things to do. I’ll take my leave first.”After speaking, she stood up and left.“Thea…”James stood up and wanted to chase after her but was held back by Brielle.Brielle tugged James’ arm and asked coldly, “Where’s the bodhi tree?”“Let me explain, Brielle.” James looked at Brielle troubledly.Brielle let go of James, crossed her hands, and stared coldly at James.James said solemnly, “You already know the situation on Earth and the trials humans are going through right now. I didn’t steal the bodhi tree for myself but for the sake of humanity. I want to help humans rise up quickly.”“Th-The bodhi tree is crucial for my clan’s survival in the Demon Realm.”Brielle glared at James and said, “No matter your purpose, I hope you’ll return it to my clan.”James said lightly, “Honestly, the bodhi tree is useless to me. I’ve never consumed
James knew he had wronged Brielle.However, he did not want any more misunderstandings.Thus, he chose to leave and return to his own accommodation.Thea had already returned and was sitting on a chair outside the yard. She was not surprised to see James coming back so soon since she knew James’ character well.She stood up and asked playfully, “Why are you back so soon? You should’ve at least spent some time with her. For the past few years, she’s been traveling with me just to find you.”James walked over, sat down, and smiled troubledly. “Back then, I only married her to steal the bodhi tree. However, I do indeed owe her an apology. I’ll have to find a chance to make it up to her.”Thea also sat back down.“By the way, what’re you planning to do next?”James thought for a while and said, “The elixir for suppressing the curse hasn’t been developed yet, and there’s no certainty on how long it will take. Moreover, I have no idea when the third providence will appear. Thus, I pl
After everyone left the mountain, the ring on James’ finger fell over. Then, it continuously enlarged into a colossal abode.Seeing the Celestial Abode appear on the mountaintop, James was satisfied. He murmured, “I’ll stay here for now and wait for the third providence to appear as well as for the curse-suppressing elixir to be developed.”James casually waved his hand.The Celestial Abode’s gate opened.He stepped inside and appeared on a mountain outside the Celestial Abode’s city.The mountain was full of Spiritual Energy, and countless fruits were planted in the area. All of these fruits contained great power.Everything within the Celestial Abode belonged to James.Seeing the things around him, James felt a sense of accomplishment.He stepped out and descended the mountain. Soon, he reached the city gate and walked toward the City Lord’s Mansion.After fighting with Yorick, James acquired more experience in the Third and Fourth Stages of the Five Great Sword Realms. He p
The mysterious door was full of powerful energy.“That’s the South Heaven Gate.”While the prodigies discussed the Divine Door, a voice suddenly resounded.Hearing the voice, many creatures turned to look for the source.A man in a white robe and carrying a long sword walked over. He was not very handsome but had a decent appearance.“Walganus?” James’ brows furrowed. He walked over to Walganus and asked, “Do you know the origin of this door?”Many of the prodigies stared at Walganus, waiting for his answer.Walganus stared at the Divine Door ahead and harked back into his memories.He was very familiar with the Divine Door.In the past, he used to play around this particular door.After a while, he nodded and said, “Yeah. I know where it’s from.”“Sir, what’s the origin of this Divine Door?”“Yeah. Cut to the chase and tell us.”“Is it the third providence?”They bombarded him with questions.Walganus replied, “I don’t know whether it’s related to the third providence
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