Melinda did not say much. She sat in a lotus position and began to recover her Soul Power.James felt that Melinda was hiding something, but he did not press her since she did not care to elaborate further.While Melinda rested to recover her Soul Power, the others waited to the side.Everyone waited for three years.Three years later, Melinda finally recovered her exhausted Soul Power and continued working to break the Formation.This time, she was able to make short work of it.Ten years passed in the blink of an eye.Ten years later, Melinda had finally destroyed the 30,000 major layers. Now only one last layer remained. She walked over to James and said, “There’s only one last layer in the formation. To break the last layer, we’ll need the Water Genesis.”James nodded and asked. “What do I need to do?”Melinda replied, “It’s straightforward. All you need to do is activate the Water Genesis and pour its power into the formation to break it.”“Alright.”James immediately s
James was stunned. He looked at Silvester who had been struck down by the formation’s power, and asked. “What’s wrong?”Silvester replied solemnly, “After we entered this area, someone secretly set up a formation to trap us here.”“Who is it?”Silvester shook his head.Melinda also scanned the area and saw the Formation Inscriptions around them.James turned to Melinda and asked. “You were able to break a formation set up by an Ancestral God. How long would it take you to break this formation?”Melinda observed the formation for a while and said, “Three days.”James immediately said, “Please work on it immediately. We need to quickly break the formation.”“Alright.”Melinda nodded and began to disassemble the formation.Meanwhile, the Sanctuary of Darkness’ Master quickly retreated after setting up the formation. He fled a great distance away to hide himself. Then, he immediately used a Secret Art to notify Tamuuz, who was waiting outside the Elixir Realm.“Begin the miss
Outside the Elixir Pavilion, the black clouds in the distance swept toward them rapidly. They appeared in the sky outside the Elixir Pavilion in the blink of an eye.The black clouds enveloped Elixir City. Seeing this, the cultivators in the Elixir Pavilion fled in panic.A man slowly walked out of the dark clouds in the sky.It was Tamuuz.Tamuuz had not completely recovered from his injuries, and his face was pale. He floated in the air and looked at the Elixir Pavilion’s Elders floating in the sky.When the Great Elder saw Tamuuz, his expression immediately became solemn.His strength alone was insufficient to repel Tamuuz, even though Tamuuz was injured.“Open the mountain gate.”Tamuuz’s growled demandingly, “I’m here to bring back the members of the Sanctuary of Darkness.”“Get lost!”The Great Elder roared, “I’ll die before I let you save them!”“Charge!”Tamuuz’s face darkened, and he ordered his subordinates to attack.Powerhouses emerged from the dark clouds be
However, the Elixir Pavilion’s powerhouses continued to hold their ground. They constantly channeled their energy and fortified the protective formation. The damage dealed to them was immediately recovered, and the formation solidified once more.Boom!The giant sword struck the formation again.It was much stronger than the previous blow.Many of the powerhouses in the Elixir Pavilion spat out blood from the violent force. Even a Grand Emperor like the Great Elder coughed out blood after being knocked away. His face lost its color.“If this continues, the formation will definitely be broken soon. It might not even last an hour, let alone three days. What should I do? What can I do now?”The Great Elder was at his wits’ end.Rumble!!!Tumaaz repeatedly attacked the formation from outside.Although the formation blocked his attacks, a portion of his energy seeped through the formation through the cracks into the Elixir Pavilion, destroying a few of the Elixir Pavilion’s mountai
Silvester and Helvius stood solemnly on the ruins of the Elixir Pavilion.They were not worried that the Elixir Pavilion’s base was destroyed. Instead, they were anxious because the Sanctuary of Darkness rescued their captive members. Every one of them was extremely capable compared to cultivators outside.If they combined their power, no force in the Boundless Realm could stand against them.“What should we do now, Old Master?” asked Helvius.Silvester thought for a while and said, “At this point, we can only let them go for now. Let’s head back to Aqua Realm and reunite with James. We’ll discuss the rest later.”“Alright.” Helvius nodded.After the two checked on the situation in the Elixir Pavilion, they left quickly and headed back to the Aqua Realm.James and the others waited inside the elysium they entered after breaking the formation.Soon, Silvester and Helvius returned. James promptly followed up with them. “How’s the situation?”Selvius sighed and said, “The Elixi
The tightly shut palace gate was a hundred meters high.On the gate was a plaque with several mysterious and ancient characters engraved. Although James had studied Elysian characters before, he could not comprehend the engravings on the plaque.He turned to Melinda and asked. “What do they mean?”Melinda looked at the plaque briefly and murmured, “It reads ‘Prison Ground’.”“W-What?” James was confused.The others also looked at Melinda perplexedly.Melinda tried to recall past events. After a while, she said lightly, “It’s a long story.”James said, “We’re all ears.”Melinda replied, “During the Primeval Age, many Heaven’s Adjudicators existed in the universe. They were ruthlessly loyal to the Heavenly Path, carrying out its orders without question.“The humans that reached the Ancestral God Rank in the Primeval Agre wanted to destroy the Heavenly Path. To do that, they had to eliminate all Heaven’s Adjudicators before challenging the Heavenly Path.“Unexpectedly, one Hea
The Sanctuary of Darkness’ Master, Tadhg, did not leave.He pleaded for the Heaven’s Adjudicator’s assistance outside the black palace.However, his pleas were answered with silence.Meanwhile, James and the others had returned to the Paragon Sect.Many powerhouses gathered within the Paragon Sect.The Martial Reverend was seated in the highest seat. Although seated above everyone else, he did not dare to disrespect the people in the hall. He looked at Silvester and Helvius sitting below him respectfully and conducted himself carefully.Silvester looked at James and asked. “Mr. Caden, what should we do next?”James thought awhile and said, “The Sanctuary of Darkness set up a trap for us to rescue their members. I expect they are going to make another move very soon. However, I’m not so sure what they’re planning.”Initially, James planned to travel and hone his skills after briefly staying in the Paragon Sect.While training, he also wanted to find the remaining materials need
Silvester, Helvius, and Melinda rushed to the Elixir Realm to implement their plan after they discussed the details.Meanwhile, James stayed in the Paragon Sect.James, Thea, and Xainte gathered in a mansion behind Paragon Sect’s main mountain.Xainte asked. “When are you leaving, Dad?”James replied, “In a few days.”Thea reminded him. “You must be careful and avoid acting rashly while outside. No matter what happens, staying alive should be your priority.”James smiled at her. “Do you take me for a child? Don’t worry about me”Afterward, James stayed in the Paragon Sect for a few more days.During his stay, he came up with a rough plan for his next journey.He inquired about dangerous places within the Boundless Realm, especially those that were normally inaccessible to Grand Emperors.The materials needed to reform Emperor Jabari’s body were rare and could only be found in dangerous places. James wanted to gather them as soon as possible to resurrect Emperor Jabari.He wo
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