“My name is Yevpraksiya Halkyone. The Lord of the Stardust Realm has instructed me to serve you until the end of the Alchemy Tournament. After the tournament, you’ll be allowed to take me along on your journey if you believe my service to be satisfactory. If you don’t wish to take me along, that’s fine too.”Yevpraksiya said softly while keeping her head low. She yearned to be taken away by James. Though she had reached the Sage Rank, being a Sage was nothing to be proud of in this world where Divine Rank cultivators were everywhere. Not only was James a young and handsome alchemist, but he also possessed immense potential.“Lift your head.”James said.Yevpraksiya lifted her head.James could now have a clear glimpse of her face. Yevpraksiya was about eighteen years of age. Her skin was smooth and fair, and her eyes were big and lively. Though she was a Sage, James could sense that she had low self-esteem. This feeling of inferiority must have taken quite some time to take root
James waved his hand slightly to indicate that he had no need for that.“I’m returning to my room to rest. Notify me when the alchemy test is about to begin.”Saying that, he turned to leave, as his Soul Power had been severely depleted. Though some had been restored, he had not yet completely recovered. Besides, alchemy severely depleted Soul Power.“Understood.”Yevpraksiya said respectfully.James, on the other hand, returned to his room and sat in a lotus position. He planned to use meditation to restore his depleted Soul Power.He waited for a month. His depleted Soul Power recovered over this past month.A month later, knocks came from the door.Knock! Knock! Knock!“Master.”Hearing this, James stopped his meditation, stood up, and walked toward the door to open it. A glamorous woman with a slender figure was standing outside.It was Yevpraksiya.“Master, I just received news from the guards at the City Lord’s Mansion. Tomorrow will be the alchemy test, which will be
Hearing this, the alchemists were all confused.Choosing herbs to create an elixir? They had gone to great lengths to prepare an elixir formula and herbs of their own for this Alchemy Tournament. Yet, here was Myrddin stating that they had to choose from the herbs prepared for them.It would be extremely challenging as there might be herbs that were not necessarily needed for their formulas among the selection presented. This tested their accumulation of alchemy knowledge. The more formulas they studied, the easier it would be to create a combination of these herbs.Every alchemist was wearing a grim expression, except for James. There was nothing for him to prepare in advance. After all, what he learned was an inheritance of an Emperor Rank alchemist. There were countless formulas inside his head. He was also familiar with all sorts of Empyrean herbs. Not only did he know the effects of these herbs, but he could even concoct a new elixir by randomly mixing any of these herbs.Myrd
There were many types of Empyrean herbs in the Alchemy Tournament organized in the Stardust Realm. There were at least a thousand of them, and each type had at least ten or more samples. However, they were all common herbs. Even so, these herbs would cost a fortune. No ordinary person would be able to present so many herbs at once.James scanned the herbs one by one, pondering what sort of elixir he could concoct. At the same time, he observed the other alchemists. From the herbs they chose, he could roughly guess what sort of elixir they wished to concoct.Those present were no pushovers.James realized that the elixirs they were concocting were at least at the Sage Rank’s Fifteenth Grade and above. Though these were all high-quality herbs, they only acquired them so that the final product would be of certain quality even if there were slight mistakes during the concoction process. It appeared that the Spirit Tool was right. To emerge victorious, he would have to concoct an elixir
After returning to her seat, she glanced at James, who had been waiting patiently and flashed him a faint smile. Then, she casually waved her hand, and a purple light materialized. Afterward, a purple alchemy furnace appeared in full view.The alchemy furnace was tens of meters in height, and it emitted a faint purple flow.“A-A Divine Rank alchemy furnace?”Myrddin immediately stood up and fixed his gaze on the alchemy furnace summoned by the woman. He was stunned. Though he was a Divine Rank alchemist, he did not have a Divine Rank alchemy furnace.Who was this woman? Why did she have a Divine Rank alchemy furnace?Myrddin was envious of her. Though he had traveled far and wide and became a well-renowned alchemist long ago, he never had a Divine Rank alchemy furnace even though so many years had passed. Now, how could he not be envious of a youngster who had one?Many alchemists gathered around. They failed to advance to the final round, but they could tell that it was a Divine
It was undeniable that the woman had some good stuff in her possession. No matter the Divine Rank alchemy furnace or the unique True Fire, these were objects coveted by all alchemists. Even Myrddin could not suppress the urge and had to ask her who her master was. Since the master was able to give such a high-quality object to his disciple, the master must be a well-renowned alchemist. However, the woman's lips remained tightly sealed.Dismayed, Myrddin glanced at her and said, “Good luck, I’m rooting for you. Whether or not the Stardust Realm averts the current crisis will depend on you.”The woman nodded slightly and said, “I’ll do my best to emerge victorious in this tournament and represent the Stardust Realm in participating in the discipleship examination of the Medicine Pavilion.”“Very good.”Myrddin nodded with satisfaction and turned to leave.He returned to his seat.Daley asked, “Myrddin, how did it go? Who is she?”Myrddin shook his head slightly and said, “She refu
Daley was confused.Myrddin explained, “To ensure the quality of their elixirs, some powerful alchemists will regulate their condition before the concoction process. Some will even enter a closed-door meditation to ensure they are in peak form before concocting their elixir.”Hearing this, Daley asked, “Could he be a powerful alchemist?”Myrddin shook his head and said, “I don’t know.”…James shut his eyes and relaxed his mind. Time gradually passed. Even though the others were close to completing their first elixir, he had not yet begun.Meanwhile, not too far away, the woman had finished her first elixir. She carefully stored the concocted elixir away and returned to choose her herbs. The woman was prepared to concoct elixirs of an even higher grade.At that moment, James completely relaxed. He stopped observing the other alchemists and summoned his Martial Alchemy Furnace.Swoosh!A light materialized, and the Martial Alchemy Furnace appeared before him. The alchemy furnac
James’ Emperor Rank alchemy furnace had created a commotion, and even Myrddin, a Divine Rank alchemist, was stunned. He never expected there to be an Emperor Rank alchemy furnace in the Stardust Realm. It was simply too terrifying.After some time, he collected himself, stood up, and walked toward James. Standing before James, he gazed at the levitating alchemy furnace before him. As he gazed at the mysterious symbols and inscriptions on the bronze-colored alchemy furnace, his mind wandered off elsewhere as he drifted off to the world of the mysterious symbols.After some time, he collected himself and praised, “What a mysterious Alchemy Way and inscription! This is unbelievable! With such an alchemy furnace, what elixir can you not concoct?”Though he was a Divine Rank alchemist, he understood that the inscription and Alchemy Way inscribed on the alchemy furnace were simply too far beyond his reach. He turned around and greeted James respectfully, “Master.”At that moment, tossing
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