“Really?”James was thrilled.Previously, Emperor Jabari said it would take him some time.Surprisingly, he had learned a cultivation method from the Ancestral Scripts on the wall.Emperor Jabari’s voice came from the Celestial Abode again. “Mhm. Yukia specifically left behind the Guqin. She’s also the one who left the engravings on the wall, including the cultivation method.”James asked, “Then, what should we do next?”Emperor Jabari replied, “This palace is made of the Law of Heaven. Now that the Ancestral Scripts have disappeared, the palace will soon be gone. It’s best to leave as soon as possible.”After Emperor Jabari finished his sentences, the surroundings began to disperse into sparks of light. The walls began to disintegrate rapidly, and the palace disappeared from sight.The sparks of light also gradually vanished into the darkness.The area returned to pitch black.“What happened?” Nico was shocked by the sudden events.James explained, “The palace was formed
One’s soul and body were separate existences.The body was merely the carrier of the soul. Under normal circumstances, souls were to disappear after leaving the physical body. However, a powerful soul could be preserved after the destruction of the body. As long as there was a physical body to carry the soul, one could be easily resurrected.After practicing the Dark Scripture, James would have to integrate Soul Power into his physical body. In the future, his soul would also be damaged if his physical body were to sustain injury.This was the disadvantage of practicing the Dark Scripture.Despite the one downside, there were many benefits.After practicing the Dark Scripture, James could cultivate Dark Power and could roam freely in the Dark World. He would no longer have to be afraid of the corroding effect of Dark Power.Powers from the Illuminated World were feeble in the Dark World. However, forces from the Dark World were terrifyingly strong in the Illuminated World.D
James knew he had spent a long time merging his soul into his physical body.He felt tormented by the pain during the process, but now he was completely fine.After James refined some Dark Power in his body, he was ecstatic.Although the power was still weak and could not even form a palm attack, it was a good start for him to successfully refine Dark Power.Dark Power was abundant in the Dark World, and he could absorb as much as needed. As a result, his cultivation speed was very fast.After cultivating a bit of power, James temporarily halted his cultivation.Now that he had completed the first step, the rest was just a matter of time. His main concern at the moment was Emperor Jabari.He asked Emperor Jabari inside the Celestial Abode, “How long more would it take for you to begin reforming your physical body?”Emperor Jabari replied, “You don’t need to worry about me for now, James. After I recover my Soul Power, I’ll use the materials to reform my body. I’ll let you know
“Or is it possible that there’s a cultivation method that allows me to form a Dark Ousia that I haven’t obtained?”James fell into deep thought but could not figure out what had happened.Unable to get to the bottom of it, James put the problem away for now. His purpose of cultivating Dark Power was to prevent his physical body from being destroyed. The Dark Power in his body was strong enough to prevent his body from being destroyed while in the Dark World.After returning to his senses, James turned to Nico and said, “I-I’m fine.”Nico stared at James.Although powers from the Illuminated World would weaken in the Dark World, Nico was still a Fifth Heaven Grand Emperor. Even though his strength was weakened, he was still a powerhouse.His Divine Senses could detect the Dark Power that was formed in James’ body. Nico could sense that James’ Dark Power was close to reaching the Divine Rank and that he was close to forming an Ousia.“Is there no other way to form an Ousia?” ask
James did not bother himself with it.Whether he could cultivate a Dark Ousia was up to fate. His main concern was how long he had been in the Dark World.Additionally, he was also concerned about Emperor Jabari’s recovery.James said, “Nico, let’s go inside the Celestial Abode to have a look.”“Alright.” Nico nodded.Afterward, James brought Nico into the Celestial Abode.It was Nico’s first time entering James’ Celestial Abode. He was a Grand Emperor and could also create a similar place. Thus, he was not too surprised.Inside the city of the Celestial Abode, Emperor Jabari was cultivating in a courtyard.Suddenly, the courtyard gate was pushed open. James walked toward the statue in the courtyard and asked, “How are you, Emperor Jabari?”The statue came alive, then a silhouette emerged.Emperor Jabari looked slightly different, and his face was visible.He smiled and said, “I’m doing well. Among the materials left behind by Yukia, there were Emperor Rank Herbs that could
After successfully merging his soul into the physical body, Emperor Jabari stretched out his body. Then, a faint smile appeared on his handsome face.“This feels pretty good,” Emperor Jabari said with a slightly trembling voice.Nova also came over to see them. Upon noticing Emperor Jabari, he lit up with joy and exclaimed, “Congratulations, Emperor Jabari!”Emperor Jabari gently waved his hand. Then, he stretched out his limbs and waist.He turned to James and said, “Thanks for the hard work all these years, James.”Without James’ help, he would have to wait a long time before he could finally be resurrected. James replied, “I have you to thank as well, Emperor Jabari. I wouldn’t have survived until now without your help.”Emperor Jabari asked, “By the way, how’s the progress with cultivating Dark Power?”James said, “I’ve already cultivated it to the peak of the Sage Rank’s Thirty-Third Stage. However, I couldn’t form an Ousia…”Afterward, James explained his body’s conditi
James began advancing in the darkness, following Emperor Jabari’s instructions.“Wait a moment.”Emperor Jabari’s voice came from the Celestial Abode.Hearing his voice, James regained his senses and stopped moving.Emperor Jabari said, “This isn’t the right way.”James asked, “What happened?”“Wait. Let me locate the exit again.”Emperor Jabari began to relocate the way to leave.However, his powers had little effect in the Dark World. Thus, it was impossible to find the precise path to leave. He could only gauge the rough direction of the exit.“Stand back.”After a while, Emperor Jabari said, “Turn back.”“Alright.” James turned around and started walking forward without any hesitation.“Wait. Now, to the left…”Emperor Jabari kept guiding James.James followed Emperor Jabari’s instructions and kept moving forward.After an unknown amount of time had passed, the mist ahead of them gradually dissipated, and light could be seen in the distance.James was overjoyed. He
Seeing the armed warriors, James and Nico exchanged a glance at each other.James walked toward them.One of the armed warriors shouted at him, “Stop right there!!!” His voice was deafening, and James felt his eardrums go numb. James refrained from moving recklessly and asked, “What’s wrong? Did something happen here? I’m James Caden. I’m friends with the Elixir Pavilion’s Master.”The captain said coldly, “Wait here. We’ll go report your visit.”James did not act rashly either. The strict defenses outside the Elixir Pavilion gave him a feeling that something must have happened during the ninety thousand years that he was gone. Moreover, it was definitely a significant event.Nico, on the other hand, remained silent.Meanwhile, many powerful powerhouses gathered in the Elixir Residence’s main hall within the Elixir Realm.Silvester sat in the highest seat while Helvius was beside him.With a solemn look, Silvester said, “The Sanctuary of Darkness has been growing rapidly
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