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 flames of Mount Flames were the Flames of Samadhi. Though countless years had passed and the flames' power was no longer even a fraction of its former self, it was nonetheless terrifying.The moment James entered the flames, he was immediately enveloped by the flames. As the scathing heat burned his body, he felt a sense of discomfort.However, the discomfort was merely a mild inconvenience. With his current physical strength, he could resist the high temperature of this place.He lifted his head. Milo was already halfway up the mountain. His physical strength was equally terrifying and he was able to resist the flames."I can't let him get the War Order no matter the cost!"James knew that the number of War Orders in the ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Court was limited. In total, there were only thirty-three of them. This time, there were too many living beings competing for a mere thirty-three War Orders in the ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Court. As such, only a truly powerf
“Damn it!"Milo cursed when he saw James' speed accelerating.At that moment, he no longer held back and performed Sacrilegious Ascension, the signature cultivation method of the Primordial Ape Race. His strength increased, and a protective barrier enveloped the surface of his skin. Accelerating his speed, he caught up with James.At that moment, James was close to arriving at the peak. The flames at the peak burned most ferociously, especially the place where the War Order was located, where it was enveloped in flames.At that moment, a purple Divine Sword appeared in James' hand. "Break!"He slashed with his sword. Powerful Sword Light shredded through the air and cut the flames in half. Then, he sidestepped before Charing toward the War Order and grabbing it firmly."Mine!"A roar came from behind him. As the roar reverberated throughout the area, a figure charged toward him and raised his palm to strike James.James raised his hand and waved the Divine Sword. A wave of Sw
There was a total of thirty-three War Orders in the ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Court. Based on Milo's calculations, he planned to seize a few more War Orders and sell them to those who needed them. The powerful figures who came to Earth were prodigies from all over the universe who was loaded.However, James was the one who obtained the War Order this time. In just a few short days, his strength had increased by leaps and bounds. As the cost of fighting James far outweighed the benefits, he opted to give up.Meanwhile, James sat in a lotus position on the ground to rest.There were many living beings gathered at the foot of Mount Flames—approximately ten thousand of them. Their gazes were all fixed on James.Now that the War Order was in James' hands, they would obtain the War Order just by defeating him. However, James was no pushover, and defeating him was nigh impossible.Many brushed those thoughts aside. If they possessed the strength to defeat James, they would have no pr
Only the sound of hissing flames could be heard.James looked at Mount Flames. It was the perfect location for cultivation. The Flames of Samadhi were terrifying and extremely effective in nourishing the physical body. Besides, the flames contained mysterious energy that allowed one to increase his Sage Energy rapidly.To James' understanding, Yorick's rank was not too high. He was only around the Sage Rank's Tenth Stage, whereas some of the other living beings had already reached the Fifteenth Stage. As true prodigies, their ranks were stable and completely real.Though James' physical strength was at the Sage Rank's Seventh Stage, his strength was too numerous and varied. After obtaining providence, he was only at the Sage Rank's Fourth Stage. Without resorting to other means, he would not stand a chance against the other powerful figures.After brief contemplation, he stepped into the flames. Though the flames may seem terrifying, he was able to resist the flames of the outer pe
Increasing one's physical strength was comparatively easier. As long as he could endure pain and allow his body to be gravely injured, his physical strength would only grow.Pain? Injuries?James had withstood immeasurable pain and suffering all this while. His physical body burned in the flames. Ordinary cultivators would not have been able to endure the excruciating heat. However, James had gotten used to this. Even though his skin was already bright red, he did not even wince once.Afterward, he catalyzed the Novenary Golden Body Siddhi to absorb the energy of the flames to increase his physical strength.Regardless, his physical strength increased at a snail's pace.James entered a closed-door meditation for another fifty years. Only then did his physical strength increase to the Sage Rank's Eighth Stage.A year and a half had passed in the outside world. Though he had no idea whether the Thirty-three Stages Celestial Palace had opened, he knew he had to leave his closed-door
A man slowly walked on the streets. Wearing a black robe, he had long black hair and a somewhat handsome-looking face. He was wearing a composed smile on his face.It was James.Many living beings were gathered at the city gate, going in and out of the city.James' appearance created a commotion."James has arrived!" someone roared.In a fully intact building in the city, a ferocious-looking man was sitting on a chair. He was filled with consternation.At that moment, a man rushed in and knelt on one knee, greeting him respectfully, "Master, James has arrived."Hearing this, the ferocious-looking man stood up abruptly and asked delightedly, "Really?""Yes, he has arrived at the city gates.""Good! Inform all our powerful fighters to prepare for battle. We will attack James on all sides and seize his War Order!""Understood."...Over the past year and a half during which James was in closed-door meditation, he had no idea that many War Orders had appeared. Each appearance s
James had only just finished a closed-door meditation which drastically increased his strength. His rank had reached the Sage Rank's Fifth Stage, and his physical strength had reached the Sage Rank's Eighth Stage. However, these were not the key points. The most significant of all was that he had gained insight into the Flames of Samadhi. This was not to mention the Sword Intent materialized from the foundations of the Flames of Samadhi. However, James had no idea how terrifying they were since he had never used them in battle before.He scanned the knights in his surroundings. All of them exuded immense auras. Through a single glimpse, James could tell that they were at about the Sage Rank's Eighth Stage. The ferocious-looking man, on the other hand, was at least at the Sage Rank's Tenth Stage according to conservative estimates.James' face darkened as he looked at the man and asked, "What's your name? I don't fight against nameless people."The man laughed and said, "Remember my
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