James was unsure why Curse Magic was in Thea’s body again, but thankfully he was immune to it. As long as he could find Thea, he could dispel the curse within her body.Xainte paused for a moment, then hastily set off.Meanwhile, James stayed in place.The cave was full of unknown dangers and the entire thing could likely be a trap.He was relieved that Xainte was here.If these things stumped even Xainte, he would not be able to succeed with his strength alone.James chose to turn back and leave.He left the Malevolent Demon Residence and temporarily rested at a mountain range outside to wait for Xainte.Meanwhile, the Southern Academy’s Great Elder and other elders returned to the Southern Plains.A middle-aged man sat on a rock on the cliff at the Southern Acedemy’s back mountain. He wore a beige robe and looked about 40 years old. However, on his face was an unseemly white beard.The Great Elder appeared on the cliff and respectfully greeted the man. “Headmaster.”The mi
The Paragon Sect's Great Elder was also a Quasi-Emperor.However, he was only at the Quasi Emperor Rank's Second Tribulation and his strength was similar to Xainte.Not only could he be considered a powerhouse in the Eidolon Realm, but he was also regarded as a top powerhouse in the Boundless Realm.After he received the order from the Southern Reverend, he informed the other four academies about the Malevolent Demon and invited their headmasters to gather in the Southern Academy to discuss the matter. Then, he quickly rushed to the Paragon Sect.When the Southern Academy’s Great Elder reached the Paragon Sect, the Great Elder of the Paragon Sect, who was also Xainte’s teacher, came to see him.“Sir Haberly.”Paragon Sect’s Great Elder was named Mateo Jackman. He was at the Quasi Emperor Rank's Eighth Tribulation.Meanwhile, the Southern Academy’s Great Elder’s name was Niklaus Haberly.Inside the Paragon Sect’s main hall, an older man of about 60 sat on the highest seat of t
The Martial Reverend was in disbelief. “I watched her die with my own eyes back then. I was so sure that she died in front of me, so how is it possible she’s still alive?”“This news comes from a trusted source. The Southern Academy’s Great Elder led a group of elders into the depths of the Great Wilderness. They even fought with the Malevolent Demon but ended up wounded. The Southern Academy’s Great Elder came personally to relay the news to us.“The Southern Academy’s Headmaster instructed him to pay us a visit and request you to gather the world’s powerhouses to attack the Malevolent Demon in the Great Wilderness.”Hearing this, the Martial Reverend’s expression turned dour.He had experienced first hand how terrifying the Malevolent Demon was.He was a Grand Emperor who was considered to be unrivaled in the Eidolon Realm. However, the Malevolent Demon managed to injure him despite being simultaneously attacked by countless powerhouses 30,000 years ago.The Eidolon Realm would
James loitered around the Malevolent Demon Residence for around a month.He waited patiently on a mountain outside. During this period, he saw large numbers of cultivators appearing within the depths of the Great Wilderness and entering the Malevolent Demon Residence.However, none of those that entered the Malevolent Demon Residence had exited yet.At least tens of millions of cultivators had entered the Malevolent Demon Residence as of now.James looked at the huge mountain ahead of him pensively. He thought, ‘How big is the Malevolent Demon Residence? How couldn’t any cultivators that entered come out again? I wonder if something actually happened…’As the possibility popped up in his mind, he quickly dismissed it. ‘So many cultivators have gone inside. It’s impossible for something to have happened.’Meanwhile, countless powerhouses from the Eidolon Realm were gathered at the Southern Academy.The Southern Academy was one of Eidolon Realm’s five major academies. They wer
“Thirty thousand years ago, the Martial Reverend was already a Grand Emperor. However, he was severely injured by the Malevolent Demon back then. After returning from the battle, he stayed in seclusion for the next thirty thousand years.”“Since it took so many powerhouses to subjugate the Malevolent Demon, one will surely become invincible after obtaining her inheritance.”“Let’s go to the Great Wilderness and watch what happens.”After countless powerhouses gathered in the Southern Academy for the discussion, many cultivators of the Eidolon Realm departed to the Great Wilderness.They wanted to watch the fight against the Malevolent Demon and attempt to obtain her inheritance.Although they barely had a chance of obtaining the inheritance, they wanted to cling onto the belief that they would somehow luck out.Meanwhile, James was unaware of the affairs outside the Great Wilderness.He had no idea countless powerhouses of the Eidolon Realm were making their way into the depths
James returned to the cave because he feared that something had happened to Xainte in the Malevolent Demon Residence.Seeing that Xainte was safe and sound, his heart was put at ease.Judging from the current situation, those who had entered the Malevolent Demon Residence were fine. They all had the ability to leave but were unwilling to.All of them wanted to go deeper into the cave and obtain the inheritance of the Malevolent Demon.After James confirmed Xainte’s well-being, he continued to observe the patterns on the stone wall.The patterns were messy and jumbled, and there was a missing piece in the middle of it. The stone wall before them was evidently some sort of puzzle.James murmured, “Do we need to rearrange the patterns to pass through?”Afterward, he walked toward Xainte and asked, “What do you think? Does it remind you of anything?”Many people were standing beside Xainte, including Yikron and Jules who had fought Xainte earlier. Those that were in Xainte’s close
“Haha.”Nova chuckled and said, “A Grand Emperor that’s achieved as much as Emperor Jabari won’t be killed that easily. It’s not easy for him to die completely. Even the Heavenly Path couldn’t completely dispose of Emperor Jabari.”“Wait, is Emperor Jabari still alive?” asked James.James stood motionless in place while his Primordial Spirit entered the Celestial Abode.His Primordial Spirit materialized his appearance as he stood in front of Nova. James asked, “Do you mean Emperor Jabari is still alive?”Nova thought for a while and replied, “He’s dead.”“He’s dead? But you just said…”James was bewildered by the conversation.Nova explained, “Emperor Jabari is indeed dead. His body was destroyed during the Primordial Age, and his soul was severely injured. As such, he disappeared from this world.”James knew very little about Emperor Jabari.All he knew was that Emperor Jabari was a figure from the Primordial Age. Before the demons attacked the universe, he was a famous pow
James never expected Emperor Jabari’s remaining soul to fuse with the Celestial Abode.He had possessed the Celestial Abode for a long time but was unaware of this fact.Nova said, “I’m the only one in the universe who knows about it. Even Sophie, who resided in the Celestial Abode for a long time, had no idea that Emperor Jabari’s soul fused with the Celestial Abode.”James fell into thought. After a while, he asked, “How is Emperor Jabari doing now?”Nova replied, “How do I put this…? Emperor Jabari is indeed dead, but a small fraction of his soul remains in the Celestial Abode. As long as some fragment of his soul still exists, he will be resurrected sooner or later. Emperor Jabari had already recovered some power initially. However, Sophie came into contact with the Heavenly Path’s restrictions while trying to help you, and the remnant of Emperor Jabari’s soul appeared to deflect the Heavenly Path’s lethal blow.”“Huh?”James was surprised by the information.He did not expe
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