The man was covered in hair, his build was sturdy and huge, and he was laughing haughtily. James could sense an immense power emanating from within the man. It was pure physical power.At that moment, Maxine, Brielle, and Qusai had caught up as well and surrounded the ape-like man.Scanning his surroundings, the man said smilingly, “Ganging up on me?”James ordered, “Back off.”The others obeyed.“You have balls, I have to say.” The man laughed and said, “I’ll return the token if you can defeat me.”Saying that, his body flashed, and he charged toward James at extraordinary speed.Seeing that the man was unarmed, James stored the Divine Sword away and raised his hand to block his attack.Their fists collided.James could sense an immense power spreading through his arm and to his entire body. He staggered backward, and the Blood Energy in his body churned at the same time. Just as he was about to spurt out a mouthful of blood, he forcibly swallowed it back.The ape-like man
They arrived at the gates of a palace, on which some ancient characters were inscribed. Maxine looked at the gates and said, “James, this should be where the war god of the Ancient Heavenly Court keeps his elixir.”“Mhm.”Qusai nodded and said, “Elixirs are useful for all cultivators. I hope there’ll be some remaining elixirs in this palace. If I can obtain even a few of them, it would be a great providence.”“Let’s have a look around.”James walked toward the door and pushed it open.Creak…The door opened.At that moment, an alluring fragrance came from inside. The fragrance was so concentrated that it stimulated James’ body. His pores relaxed and opened up, frantically absorbing the power contained inside the fragrance.“This smells so good…”“What concentrated power…”The others were shocked.James looked at the Alchemy Chamber. The chamber was only a few hundred square meters big, and there were many cupboards inside. On the cupboards were a few tiny drawers, on which c
“The Elixir of Nine Deaths is also called the Elixir of Nine Great Tribulations. Upon consumption, you’ll obtain an opportunity to increase your strength. Each time your life is hanging by a thread, the elixir's power will be activated, and you’ll obtain a providence. You will have a total of nine providences. This means that you’ll obtain nine lives after consuming this elixir.”The Spirit Tool explained.James now knew how terrifying this elixir was.The others looked at James.Brielle asked, “So, what did you learn?”James narrated the whole truth.Hearing this, Brielle was stunned. She asked, “S-Seriously?”James shrugged and said, “That’s what the Spirit Tool inside my Celestial Abode said. The Spirit Tool was created by a Grand Emperor. In the Primordial Age, he traveled far and wide alongside the Grand Emperor. As such, he’s very knowledgeable. As for the authenticity of his claims, I can’t be sure.”Brielle handed the elixir to James with a bright smile and said, “For y
“Thank you, Spirit Tool.”James was full of gratitude.Then, without any hesitation, he swallowed the Elixir of Nine Deaths whole. As the elixir went down his throat, a warm current circulated throughout his body. This warm current that possessed immense and concentrated power circulated throughout his limbs and body.James’ pores opened, and golden light poured out. His body gradually floated into the air as if he was ascending to heaven.“What immense power… As expected of an elixir refined by a cultivator at the Grand Emperor Rank and above.”James took a deep breath.Without any hesitation, he catalyzed a cultivation method and frantically absorbed the energy inside his body, transforming them into Sage Energy. The Elemental Inversion Formation was inscribed in his body. Therefore, even if he did not cultivate, Elemental Sage Energy would still increase steadily. However, after crossing into the Sage Rank, it would be very difficult to achieve a breakthrough without obtaining
James absorbed the power of the Elixir of Nine Deaths to break the Realm Barrier. However, at that moment, the seal appeared. As the seal appeared, so did the curse’s power. Under normal circumstances, he would surely be able to resist the curse. However, now that the seal had appeared, what little strength he could summon was insufficient to activate Demonic Energy, which prevented him from healing his injuries. His internal injuries were getting increasingly grave. In mere seconds, cracks appeared on his body and kept increasing in size. Based on the current speed, his physical body would soon be completely corroded by the curse’s power. Meanwhile, he needed at least three days to break through the first seal. Only by breaking through the first seal could he activate Demonic Energy to heal his injuries.James was filled with consternation as his vision grew increasingly blurry. Even so, he never forgot to strike the seal repeatedly with every ounce of strength he could muster. He
In James’ opinion, he needed to at least cross into the Divine Rank to be considered a powerful figure. All living beings beneath the Divine Rank were considered insignificant creatures.Now, his strength was limited, and he had never interacted with a cultivator at the Divine Rank. As such, he had no idea how powerful they would be.After thinking for a moment, James stood up and walked out of the Time Formation.The power of the Elixir of Nine Deaths had already been absorbed, and all remaining power was concealed inside his body. Next time when his life was in peril once more, the power of the elixir would be activated.After consuming the Elixir of Nine Deaths, James now had some sort of protection. He had obtained enormous benefits from the closed-door meditation, and his rank and power had increased drastically. If he were to face off against Milo of the Primordial Ape Race, he would surely be able to defeat him this time.Once he left the Time Formation, he headed straight
There had never been fairness or justice in this world where the strongest reigned supreme. To survive in this cruel world, one must constantly increase one's strength. James was a firm believer in this. From the humans of the Three-Thousand Sealed Realms to the Foreigners who all came to Earth uninvited, they had been bullying the natives on Earth since the very beginning. If he had not resolved the crisis through his strength, humans on Earth would have already been enslaved. Thus, he had no objections to seizing the others’ War Orders.As they entered the city, a group of people immediately walked toward them."James…" came a voice.James turned around and saw a few familiar faces—Marcello and Jace of the Demon Realm's Azurean Clan. Beside them were a few unfamiliar faces. However, they exuded terrifying auras. It was apparent that they were prodigies of the Azurean Clan.Marcello swiftly walked toward them and asked, "How did it go? Did you find any War Orders?"The moment M
Jace said, "Come on, let's get going already. Many powerful figures have already headed toward Mount Flames. Any later and the War Order will be someone else's."James nodded and said, "In that case, let's go together."James did not enter the city. After encountering Marcello, Jace, and the others of the Demon Realm, he headed toward Mount Flames alongside them.After flying continuously for half a day, they finally arrived in the region where Mount Flames was located. Mount Flames was a mountain in flames. As they approached the mountain, they could sense an excruciating heat.Jace pointed at the mountain in flames before them and said, "That's Mount Flames. Based on my current information, this mountain has quite a history.""Oh?" James looked at him and said, "Pray tell."Jace explained, "Based on the Heavenly Path's information, the flames of Mount Flames are extremely unique. They are the Flames of Samadhi from the alchemy furnace of the Grand Holy Master in the Ancient H
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