After all, the needle in flames could be caused by the burning alcohol.However, her suspicions about James’ mysteriousness only grew.The nonchalant husband of hers, who loved fooling around, seemed to be increasingly enigmatic.She believed James was hiding something from her.However, James said nothing, and so, she remained silent too.‘My husband isn’t completely useless.’Thea was jubilant.At least she now knew that James had real medical skills. Not only that, his skills were so advanced that a member of the Doctor’s Association would kneel before him and beg to be his disciple.She recalled the words James had said to her.He talked about guiding her and imparting some medical knowledge to her. He also told her she would be able to distinguish herself from the crowd in a medical competition with the knowledge she now possessed.She had dismissed them as a joke.Now, however, it was not entirely impossible.After all, James’ medical skills were so advanced that even a member of
Thea wore a surly expression. She thought that James was a dark horse. It turned out to be a misunderstanding. She had seen through James’ true character. However, James was not entirely shameless. At least he told her the truth. “Thea, James, what are you two talking about?” Xara approached them with a puzzled look on her face. Thea turned to look at her and asked, “Xara, was it you who told James about grandpa’s condition?” “Huh?” Xara froze. What? When? After being momentarily stunned, she recollected herself and nodded. “Please don’t blame me for this, Thea. James made me do it. I didn’t have a choice.” Thea looked at James. The good impression she had of him was gone in an instant. “A man has to be honest and pragmatic in whatever they do.” “Yes, you’re right. I’m sorry.” James did not dare offer a rebuttal. “Hmph,” Thea grunted and turned to leave. After leaving, Xara asked, “James, why did you lie to her? Why can’t you just tell her the trut
“Don’t lie to me, James.” “I’m not. There isn’t much left on the card. Maybe a hundred million?” James had a frustrated look. Was it his fault that he was loaded? Thea snatched the card in his hands and grunted coldly, “I’m curious to see how much there is left in this card.” Saying that, she headed to a nearby ATM. She inserted the card. “Password?” She turned to look at James, who followed close behind. James replied, “Six eights.” Thea keyed in the password. Upon seeing the number on the screen, she snickered. Then, wearing a grim expression, she reproached James, “The balance is zero. How dare you lie to me?” James scratched his nose. The balance was indeed zero. However, it was capable of withdrawing a hundred million dollars. Besides, he did not have to pay them back. The financial department of the country would help him pay for everything. Thea pulled out the card and returned it to James. Although the balance was zero, Thea was delighted. Th
Just like Quincy, Julianna looked down on James and belittled him non-stop upon meeting him. James smiled faintly. Thea shot him a look of resentment. As the saying went, bad news travels fast. James’ reputation for being trash had already spread to North Cansington. She smiled awkwardly and said, "Julianna, James isn’t completely useless. He just likes keeping a low profile. He practices medicine, and it was he who treated my injuries. His medical skills even far exceed that of Dr. Fallon of Cansington.” She could only say this at that moment. Although James had said he did not know much about medicine, she did not wish to embarrass herself in front of her former best friend, so she tried her best to explain. Julianna only looked at James upon hearing this. However, she still did not hold him in high regard. After all, many practice medicine in Cansington. It would be strange if someone from the area did not know a thing or two about it. She did not take Thea’s words
“Wow! Is this the thousand-year-old King of Ginseng?” “I can even smell its fragrance from here.” “Legend has it that it has an extremely high medical value and can be used to cure all illnesses by combining it with other high-quality herbs.” The crowd was heated in their discussions. Upon seeing the ginseng, James had a satisfied look. “Not bad. It’s indeed a thousand years old. I never expected to see such a precious herbal medicine in a bustling city like this.” Though Thea did not know anything about medicine, she was nevertheless stunned upon seeing such huge ginseng. Christine spoke behind the auction block, “This thousand-year-old King of Ginseng was bought by my grandfather eight years ago by a pleasant coincidence. Ever since then, it’s been the signature treasure of our shop. I believe everyone here today has heard that its starting price is a hundred million. Thus, the bid increment cannot be less than a million dollars.” Hearing this, the crowd gasped. Altho
After Bjorn’s announcement, no one dared make a bid. He wore a satisfied expression. Just then, a voice came. His face darkened upon seeing James making a bid. Seeing a young and unfamiliar face, he said coldly, “Hey, did you not hear that this King of Ginseng’s mine? What’s the meaning of this? Are you going against my orders?” James could not care less about Bjorn. He needed the thousand-year-old King of Ginseng for Thea’s sake. From the auction block, Christine’s face darkened upon seeing Bjorn. She knew he was a troublesome man. Besides, his medical skills were not beneath her grandfather’s. As Bjorn had announced the King of Ginseng as his, she could not sell it at a good price. Then, she saw James make a bid and Thea by his side. Christine froze. Was that not Thea Callahan? Although she was not sure of Thea’s background, her grandfather had defended Thea during Yuna Lawson’s birthday party. Faced with Bjorn’s threat, James laughed. “Since both of us wan
Bjorn staggered. He pointed at James and bellowed with rage, “Who the hell are you, kid? Why are you going against me?” James smirked. “I’m just a nobody. I did say that the highest bidder could have the King of Ginseng. If you want it, just raise the bid.” Hearing the exorbitant price, Thea quivered in fear. She pulled at James and gestured for him to stop. However, James was undaunted. “Fine, whatever.” Bjorn was so enraged that he smiled. He extended his shriveled arm and pointed at James, “Take it if you so desperately want it. I certainly hope this herb will extend your life span.” He uttered in a threatening tone. Everyone could see he was enraged. James was doomed. Bjorn stopped raising the bid. Christine had been watching from behind the auction block and remained silent. However, she had secretly informed Jay, who was in Cansington. After hearing about what was happening, Jay immediately tapped into the surveillance cameras at the venue. Upon witnessing
James pulled Thea out of Herbal Biotech. Outside, Thea was exasperated. “What are you doing, James? How could we accept such a valuable gift?” “Why not? It’s free anyway.” James was indifferent. “You…” Thea pouted. Then, she took a deep breath. “Sigh… Never mind.” Once again, she owed the mysterious Mr. Caden another favor. When she returned to Cansington, she would have to thank him in person and ask him not to look out for her anymore. Though she was just an ordinary person, she was being taken care of by such a powerful and influential man. Once or twice was fine. However, it was too much for this to be happening all the time. After obtaining the thousand-year-old King of Ginseng, James and Thea returned to the Hills’ residence. On the way, they received a call from David. “Where are you, Thea? Cyrus is treating us to a meal. Come, quick!” “Never mind. I’m not going.” “Come, quick! He’s treating you specifically to a meal. We’re at the Gastronome, the most
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