Then, he continued, “I have deciphered this ancient scroll and obtained clues about the Forsaken Land. To enter the Forsaken Land, we first need to find the entrance of the Desolateness.”“Haha…”Melinda laughed and said, “Not bad… The only records of the Forsaken Land are in Ancestral Script. I never thought you’d able to decipher the script even though you have yet to reach the Divine Rank. Incredible, indeed.”James never thought that Melinda would know about Ancestral Script. Based on the conversation, Melinda should know about the Forsaken Land and the entrance of the Desolateness.“Since you’re going to the Forsaken Land to acquire a weapon, you should know the entrance of the Desolateness. Can you show me the way?” James asked for he was rather intrigued by the Forsaken Land, a place where the Heavenly Path was absent. Since the Forsaken Land was a place that even the Heavenly Path of this universe could not administer, he was curious to see what it looked like.“You don’t
After contemplating for some time, he still could not figure anything out. To get the answers he wanted, he could only increase his strength and reach the Grand Emperor Rank. However, that was too difficult. Even the greatest prodigies could only reach such a rank after tens of thousands of years. Meanwhile, the time needed for ordinary cultivators was counted using the measurement unit of ‘Epoch’.An Epoch was approximately 4.9 billion years, and a cultivator that could reach the Grand Emperor Rank in an Epoch was already considered a demon.“Grand Emperor, are we still going to search for the Desolateness and the entrance of the Forsaken Land?’ James asked.After brief contemplation, Emperor Jabari said, “You heard Melinda. Even if you find the Desolateness, you might not be able to enter the Forsaken Land. Our priority now is to comprehend the Path and cross into the Divine Rank as soon as possible. After reaching the Divine Rank, your training will finally come to a close.”Hea
With the Sword Path, the Elemental Path, and the Yin and Yang Path, James now had eight. The final one would be Curse Magic, which was both a Supernatural Power and a Path.There were tens of thousands of Curse Characters inside his body, which built the foundation for cultivating the Curse Path. Besides, Curse Magic was so terrifying that even Grand Emperors were fearful. Thus, he did not wish to give them up. If he cultivated them all, there would be nine in total.“Should I cultivate them?” James scratched his nose and murmured.Guessing James’ thoughts, Emperor Jabari said, “You can cultivate them all at once. However, to my understanding, even a prodigy is only able to cultivate four Ousias at any one moment. Since you plan on cultivating nine, the Heavenly Tribulation you’ll encounter will be terrifying. However, since you’ve overcome even the Ancestral God Tribulation, I don’t think you’ll have any problem dealing with the Heavenly Tribulations. Regardless, cultivating nine O
Consolidation was extremely difficult to attain.James had reached the pinnacle of the first and second stages. His rank had reached the peak of the Sage Rank’s Thirty-third Stage, and he had broke through all obstacles of the Sage Rank. Even his state of mind had approached the Divine Rank. Thus, he was close to Sword Intent. Now, the only thing he needed to do was consolidate the four stages into one and form an Ousia.James sat in a lotus position on a rock. Powerful aura exuded from his body, affecting the entire space around him. Cracks began to appear on the rock.Crack!The rock cracked.At that moment, his pores opened up, and threads of Sword Energy materialized from them. Thousands upon thousands of Sword Energy enveloped him and surrounded him in a circular motion.At that moment, the aura James exuded made him seem like a war god.In his mind, wave after wave of sword techniques and shadows emerged. His state of mind underwent constant fluctuations. As his state of m
The surrounding space continued to explode. Upon seeing this, James was dumbfounded.“This is unbelievable…”Then, as his mind stirred, the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword appeared in his hand. The Divine Sword exuded an immensely terrific power that stimulated the Ousia, which materialized a terrifying power that circulated throughout his body.With the sword in his hand, James believed himself to be invincible.His mind stirred, and countless Sword Intents materialized from the Divine Sword. Like monstrous waves, the Sword Intent destroyed everything in its path. Everything before James turned into rubble, and a mountain was even destroyed by the invincible Sword Energy.A chill ran down James’ spine.Such was the brutality of Sword Intent, which possessed devastating power even in its original form. The Sword Path was a Path of obliteration.James desperately wanted to know how powerful his Sword Path was. His body flashed, and he arrived at an unknown region where an evil spirit c
After cultivating for so long, James had finally reached the Divine Rank. However, he knew that his journey had only just begun. For the rest of his journey, he would have to remain steadfast in whatsoever he does.“Grand Emperor, how long did I spend gathering my Ousia?” James asked.While he was in closed-door meditation, he could not sense the outside world, and as such, did not know how many years had passed.Emperor Jabari’s voice came, “I guess the Elixir Pavilion’s Gathering is about to begin.”Hearing this, James roughly knew how much time had passed.“Since the Elixir Pavilion’s Gathering is just around the corner, I’ll be returning at once,” James murmured.Since the Sanctuary of Darkness wanted to annihilate the Elixir Pavilion, he could not stay by the sidelines. The Sanctuary could be related to the Ancestral God Rank Elixir and was a force that had existed since the Primeval Age.James did not linger for long in the Desolateness Ruins.With the help of Emperor Jab
Though he could not figure this out, his instincts told him that he could not rely on Jules. To meet the Master of the Pavilion, he could only depend on Yuina.“Yes, she’s here.” A disciple spoke and made a welcoming gesture, “Please, come in.”James waved slightly and said, “I won’t be entering the Pavilion. Inform Yuina of my arrival and tell her that I wish to see her. Remember not to tell anyone else of my return, especially Young Master Jules.”“Understood.”The disciples nodded respectfully.Then, James waited outside the Elixir Pavilion.Thirty minutes later, a woman walked in. She was dressed in a pink dress, and she wore a Divine Rank badge on her chest. 1.8 meters in height, her figure was slender, and her appearance was gorgeous.It was Yuina. When she saw James standing outside, she was puzzled.“James,” she called out to him.James walked toward her and grabbed her hand, saying, “We shouldn’t speak here. Let’s go somewhere else…”However, the moment his hand came
James was not exaggerating. If this matter was not properly dealt with, the Elixir Pavilion could be destroyed.Seeing that James was serious, Yuina said, “I can take you to my father. However, I can’t be sure whether he’ll meet you.”“Mhm.”James nodded and said, “That’s fine. I think he’ll meet me.”“Alright, let’s get going then.”Yuina knew how grim the situation was. If what James said was true, this would be extremely terrifying.She brought James to the Elixir Pavilion and entered Sky City. As they arrived at the city gate, a group of people walked toward them. In the lead was none other than Jules, Young Master of the Pavilion.Jules froze when he saw James. Then, he ran toward him and asked delightedly, “When did you return, James? Why didn’t you inform me? I would have prepared a warm welcome.”After he spoke, he walked toward Yuina and whispered, “Serve him well, you understand?”Yuina rolled her eyes and said, “I’m busy. Please get out of my way.”“See you later,
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