Monica and Jules had no doubts about James’ strength. They were no strangers to James displaying a Grand Emperor’s energy.James appeared in the air in a flash. He casually waved his hand, and mysterious inscriptions emerged from his palm.The words appearing from his palm were Formation Inscriptions.All formations were formed by these inscriptions.The greater one’s knowledge of Formation Inscriptions, the stronger the formation one could set up.The inscriptions slowly appeared and flowed into the void ahead of them.At that moment, the skull-shaped mountains gradually morphed and began to shift.They moved rapidly, and the invisible formation surrounding the area slowly came into view.James used Formation Inscriptions to break through the formation.Under the assault of the Formation Inscriptions, the formation around Mount Baidi gradually disappeared.The formation’s dissolution took around three years.After that, the formation around Mount Baidi was completely broken
After James broke the formation around Mount Baidim, the mountain disappeared, and revealed a canyon in the area.White mist shrouded the canyon, and glimpses of mountains and rivers could be seen through the gap.James and his party entered the canyon.After walking through the canyon for about ten minutes, they reached a cliff.Ahead was beautiful scenery.A wide mountain range was connected by a winding river.Primordial Energy was abundant, and the scenery was spectacular.The Divine Cow began sensing the Aquacollis’ location as soon as they reached the cliff. Then, he disappeared the next moment.Right then, Emperor Jabari’s voice came from the Celestial Abode.“Keep moving forward, James.”James immediately followed his instructions.Under Emperor Jabari’s guidance, James advanced deep into the Divine Shadow Sect’s ruins. He passed through some mountains, crossed the river to finally enter a barren valley.There were almost no plants inside the valley.A few tiny cra
Moreover, James had the Three-Thousand Cultivation Arts created by the Lord of the Ancient Heavenly Court.He was satisfied with possessing these signature skills.Therefore, the boons in this area were of no interest to him.James waved his hand and said, “Go ahead. Whatever you find is yours to keep.”Monica replied excitedly, “Thank you, Mr. Caden!”Immediately after, she left and began to search for boons around the area.“I’ll also have a look around, Mr. Caden.”Jules did not stay idle either. After informing James, he also quickly left to search the area for treasure.James sat at the entrance of a hall on the mountain’s peak.Countless years ago, this place used to be the base of a powerful sect. However, it currently lay deserted. Although many of the Divine Shadow Sect’s buildings were still intact, the place was shrouded in silence.James looked at mountains full of Primordial Energy in the distance.He could not help but feel overcome with sorrow.What was immor
Nico had caught up to the airship.He sealed the space within with immense power and imprisoned the airship that was trying to escape through the void.The huge airship was trapped within the starry universe.Nico showed up soon after. He floated in space and looked at the airship before him. With a flick of his hand, a phantom palm appeared and swept toward the airship as it continued to grow in size.Some of the powerhouses on the airship, including the chancellor and elder, quickly acted to withstand the force.A powerful force shot out from the airship and into space.However, the force was completely steamrolled by Nico’s energy.Nico’s palm attack struck the airship and instantly destroyed it.Countless men on the airship died pitifully from the impact.The chancellor and the elder sustained injuries.Although the chancellor was also a Grand Emperor, he was weaker than Nico.Grand Emperors of different sub-ranks were not on equal footing. A difference in sub-rank was a
Jimmu looked at James and said calmly, “If you want to kill me, go ahead.”James frowned at his reply.He immediately activated the black inscriptions in his body, and thousands of them materialized instantly. They thrummed with bizarre power.“Surely you understand what this is right, right?”James patiently replied to him. “I’m sure you know how terrifying Curse Magic is, so I’ll give you one last chance.”The color drained from Jimmu’s face when he saw the mysterious Curse Inscriptions. “How is this possible? You shouldn’t be able to do this! How do you know Curse Magic?” he screamed in alarm.The Curse Inscriptions that James summoned were extraordinary and intricately made.Jimmu had joined the Sanctuary of Darkness to learn Curse Magic but had only obtained one Curse Inscription so far. Although he only possessed one, it was already a challenge for him to understand it because of how profound it was. On the other hand, James could easily summon tens of thousands of Curse
Jimmu immediately panicked upon hearing Nico’s suggestion to kill him.He looked at James and said pleadingly, “No, please don’t kill me. Keep me with you. I might be useful to you in the future. Don’t you want to know more about the Sanctuary of Darkness? I’ll infiltrate the Sanctuary of Darkness as a spy and acquire information for you.”Everyone was afraid of death.Jimmu was a Grand Emperor who took several Epochs to attain this rank. He did not want his life to end so pitifully.Although he was not afraid of death, he did not want to die just yet.James looked at Jimmu and pondered briefly.After a small pause, James said, “Let him go.”Nico asked puzzledly, “You’re going to let him go? Are you sure about that, Mr. Caden? Do you really trust him? If we let him back to the Sanctuary of Darkness, we might never even find him again.”Jimmu immediately swore his loyalty. “That won’t happen! I promise! I can swear an oath to you right now!”Then, he immediately took a vow, “I,
James did not ask what kind of boons they had obtained. However, judging from their satisfied expressions, the two acquired quite a few treasures.Jules asked with a bright smile, “Where are you going next, Mr. Caden? It won’t be long until the Elixir Pavilion’s conference to recruit new disciples. Why don’t we head there directly?”He invited James to the Elixir Pavilion once more.James was an unrivaled powerhouse, and if they could bring him in as a judge during the conference, then the Elixir Pavilion would surely benefit from it.“But…”Jules looked at Monica and said, “Before we go to the Elixir Pavilion, I’ll have to pay the World Pavilion a visit to officially make Monica my wife.”Monica’s expression immediately changed.She did not want to marry him.Although he was the Elixir Pavilion’s Young Master, she had no intentions of marrying him.However, she had no choice.Her sect had already approved the marriage, and she could not refuse it.After thinking for a while
Jules knew he had no hope of winning Monica’s hand in marriage.As such, he quickly smothered his hopes.“If that’s how its going to go, then forget it. I’ll head to the World Pavilion and take back my betrothal gifts.”The betrothal gifts he had sent to the World Pavilion were invaluable. Since the marriage was not going to happen, he was definitely going to take them back.Even though the Elixir Pavilion was rich and powerful, they would not give such precious things away so easily.Monica said, “I also have to return to the World Pavilion and inform them of my decision to leave the sect.”James nodded. “Alright,then. Let’s go to the World Pavilion.”James gained a lot from this trip to Mount Baidi.He acquired the Mystic Piece that Emperor Jabari needed and recruited a formidable subordinate. With Nico, his future journies would be more smooth-sailing.Nico looked at James and said, “James, would you mind if I go into seclusion for a while? After I enhance my blood, I’ll re
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