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,
James nodded slightly and said, “Hello, Master.”Helvius looked at James. Upon sensing that his aura was only at the Divine Rank, he could not hide his dismay. However, since he possessed an Imperial Weapon, he must not be an ordinary man.So, he did not leave immediately but asked, “Is something the matter?”Wearing a grim expression, James said, “I have something important to discuss with you.”“Speak,” Helvius said.James asked, “Have you ever heard of the Sanctuary of Darkness?”Helvius froze.Then, he looked James in the eye, wondering why he would mention the Sanctuary at this moment.He nodded slightly and said, “Yes, I have.”James said, “The Sanctuary of Darkness is a mysterious organization that cultivates Curse Magic that has existed since the Primeval Age. I have just received accurate information that they will be attacking the Elixir Pavilion during the Elixir Gathering.”Helvius had long known of this.Based on how Jadranka Yevdokiya went to great lengths to a
James only came here to discuss matters with Helvius because he was at his wit’s end. He looked at Helvius and asked, “What do you have in mind?”Helvius shook his head slightly. Though he long knew about the Sanctuary’s conspiracy, he had no way of addressing the threat. He had been in closed-door meditation all these years in an attempt to regain his strength. If he regained his strength, the Sanctuary would no longer pose a threat.Wearing a grim expression, James said, “The Sanctuary is determined to annihilate the Elixir Pavilion this time. To my understanding, the Young Master could have been controlled. Not only that, but Official Benedict Oscar could also be a spy as well.”Stunned, Helvius said, “No way. Benedict has joined the Elixir Pavilion for many Great Eons. How can this be?”James answered him truthfully, “To be honest with you, I’m capable of sensing Curse Power. I can sense Curse Power in both the Young Master and Benedict. I also believe that the Sanctuary must
James was immediately intrigued. Xandros once told him that the powerful figure gardening the Ancestral God Rank Elixir would be able to recognize Crucifier upon being summoned.“You know the Ancestral God Rank Elixir?” James tried asking.Helvius looked at him. At that moment, he could roughly guess James’ identity.He nodded slightly.Then, he reminisced and said slowly, “Due to a great upheaval in the Primeval Age, the Ancestral God of the human race concocted the Ancestral God Rank Elixir and sealed this region away. The Ancestral God handed the elixir to the Elixir Pavilion for safeguarding purposes, stating that a fated one with Crucifier and Exalter in his possession would one day appear to retrieve the elixir many eons later. All this while, the Elixir Pavilion has obeyed the instructions of the Ancestral God.”“However, one day, the Elixir Pavilion was annihilated, and only a handful of members survived. Meanwhile, the Ancestral God Rank Elixir was divided into several po
Upon sensing Crucifier’s presence, Silvester appeared and narrated the history of the Elixir Pavilion. Long ago, the Elixir Pavilion was a minor sect. They were tasked with safeguarding the Ancestral God Rank Elixir. News of the elixir leaked and attracted the attention of many powerful figures. Thus, the Elixir Pavilion was annihilated. Many powerful figures of the Pavilion perished, and only a handful survived. Silvester was one of the survivors. Not only did he survive, but he even obtained a fragment of the Ancestral God Rank Elixir and the inheritance of the Ancestral God. That was how he rose rapidly through the ranks.The Ancestral God Rank Elixir had always existed in the Magic Circle. However, with the relentless onslaught of the enemy, the Magic Circle could not resist for too long despite being set up by an Ancestral God. As the Magic Circle shattered, the Ancestral God Rank Elixir shattered into many different fragments. Silvester and the Sanctuary each obtained one. How
“Even so, it’s impossible to find who the spies are among our ranks.”As the Old Master, Silvester was the one who established the Elixir Pavilion. Over a long period of time, many powerful individuals joined the Pavilion. As such, he had no idea who among them were spies.James fell into deep thought. Now, the only way was to use the Curse Inscription inside his body. Only by sensing the presence of Curse Power in one’s body could he discover the spies. That was because only the Sanctuary was capable of Curse Magic in the entire Boundless Realm.“I’ll think of a way,” James said.James had to test things out with Jules to confirm whether the Curse Inscription could sense the presence of Curse Power. If everything went perfectly, they would organize a gathering and round up every powerful individual of the Pavilion. Meanwhile, James would remain hidden in the shadows and observe.James voiced his thoughts.Hearing this, Silvester nodded and said, “I guess that’s the only way.”“
The Curse Inscription in James’ body was created through the suppression of the mysterious Jade Seal after absorbing immense Curse Power. As he surreptitiously catalyzed Curse Inscription, Curse Power circulated throughout his body, and he stared at Jules standing before him. At that moment, he sensed the presence of Curse Power on him. Under his watchful gaze, he noticed there was a black aura attached to the surface of Jules’ skin. Upon witnessing this, James was now sure that the Curse Inscription he catalyzed was capable of detecting Curse Power. Then, he silently dispersed the Curse Power inside his body.“Will you be going?”Jules had no idea that James had seen through him. Actually, even Jules had no idea that he was under the control of Yadranka. James glanced at him and said, “I won’t be going. I like quiet places, not hectic places like that.”Hearing this, Jules was dismayed.He had gone to great lengths to welcome James’ return. Not only did he invite the prodigies
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