Those gathered in the main hall were the strongest humans.Everyone stared at James, who was wearing a mask.“Is that James?”“Didn’t he die in the battle a hundred thousand years ago? How is he still alive?”“Yeah, he should be dead.”Many discussions took off.James slowly removed the mask from his face and casually threw it aside.Xandros exclaimed, “James! It’s really you.”Holding onto the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword, James shouted, “Stand right there.” Xandros immediately halted in his tracks.James pointed the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword at Xandros and questioned furiously, “Why didn’t you tell me the truth?”Xandros knew James was talking about Thea. He sighed softly and said, “Let me explain, James.”“Is explaining going to fix anything?”James was heartbroken.“I risked my life fighting for humanity. I never hesitated to fight and sacrifice myself in the deepest part of the universe. But the woman I love died before me to become the Ancestral God Rank Elixir, yet y
At that moment, Melinda stepped forward and looked at James. She started tearing up, and those tears rolled down her cheeks. She walked toward James and stood right in front of him.“I’m glad you’re still alive, James.”James looked at Melinda and asked, “You were reincarnated from the Primeval Age, right? What exactly is going on? Is Thea dead or alive?”Melinda shook her head slightly and said, “The Thea in this age is indeed just a soul fragment. It’s true that the soul fragment that formed the Thea you know is already dead. As for whether her main body is alive, I’m not sure either.”“You’re not sure?”Melinda explained, “You can go and verify it for yourself.”Puzzled, James asked, “Verify it myself? How?”Melinda replied, “You have the Time Capsule.”James immediately understood her words. He could use the Time Capsule to travel through time and return to the Primeval Age.However, it was easier said than done.When Xandros activated the Time Capsule, it only brought th
Winnie was an Ancestral God and should have many means to fight and survive. James did not want to believe Winnie would sacrifice her life to kill the last three Heaven’s Adjudicators.“Huff.” James took a deep breath.After learning that Thea might still be alive, James felt a little bit better.He looked at Xandros and said, “The position of the Human Race’s Lord isn’t rightfully yours.”Xandros did not reply, but a Grand Emperor immediately stepped forward. The man was relatively powerful and was a Fourth Heaven Grand Emperor.He immediately reprimanded James, “What nonsense are you spouting, James? If he isn’t the rightful Lord of the Human Race, do you think you’re entitled to the position?”James glanced at the man and said calmly, “It’s not his rightful title. What has he done for humanity? What gives him the right to be the Human Race’s Lord?”Xandros hurriedly interjected, saying. “If you want to be the Lord of the Human Race and Heavenly Court, I’ll pass on the positio
Xandros knew James was determined to make Jacopo the Human Realm’s Lord. He frowned slightly and said, “James, the Human Realm’s Lord isn’t an easy title to hold. Many duties come with it. If I pass on the title to Jacopo, it’ll be equivalent to handing him the entire Human Race. Do you think he can manage all the humans well?”“Aren’t you all still here to help?” James replied calmly, “Decree it right now and announce that you’ve passed the title of the Human Realm’s Lord to my son.”“This…” Xandros hesitated. It was not that he did not want to let go of the power, but there were many things to consider. Jacopo was indeed a powerhouse, but he might not necessarily be capable of managing the Human Realm and the Heavenly Court yet. Although the Human Realm was now prosperous, there were many Foreigners secretly eyeing it.“Give me a few days to think about this, James.”Xandros rubbed his temples.“Alright.”James did not pressure Xandros anymore.He put away the Crepe Myrtle
“I know.” James nodded slightly.He stood up and said, “You two should move out of the Heavenly Court for now. Go to the Mortal Dimension and pay homage to your mother.”Both Jacopo and Xainte stood up.They left the Heavenly Court and headed toward the Mortal Dimension.Meanwhile, many people gathered in Wyrmstead’s Imperial Palace in the Mortal Dimension.All of them were James’ old acquaintances. They had come to investigate after sensing the abnormal energy coming from the palace. However, they found nothing upon reaching the site.Quincy stood at the front and looked at the two tombs before her, asking, “What happened?”Henry shrugged and said, “Who knows? I heard a furious growl that shook Wyrmstead. After that, a purple light shot up to the sky.”Everyone began guessing what had happened in the palace.After much discussion, they still could not figure it out.Swoosh!At that moment, three light flashes descended from the sky and appeared before the tomb. The lights
Thomas stepped forward and said, “It’s good to see you again. Now that we’re in a peaceful and prosperous age, you can live safe and sound with your family.”“Family?”James glanced at Thea’s tomb. He walked over and touched the tombstone with a sorrowful expression. Then, he murmured, “My family is incomplete without Thea.”Lex walked over and comforted him, “You don’t have to be too sad, James. We’re now in a peaceful age. I’m sure Thea would be relieved. Besides, there are many decent women in Wyrmstead. You can just marry another woman. You can even have multiple wives if you’d like.”Gladys also interjected and said smilingly, “That’s right. Thea has been gone for a hundred thousand years. You should let her go. You have my blessing to marry whoever you want, James.”The Callahans were grateful to James. It was because of him that they could become a cultivation family.James helped them become cultivators, which allowed them to extend their lifespan. Although they were in t
“Alright. I understand.”James nodded lightly and said, “After I resolve these troublesome matters, I’ll go find Thea.”“Troublesome matters? Find Thea?”Quincy was slightly taken aback.‘What troublesome matter? ‘How is he going to look for Thea? Is Thea still alive?’“You won’t understand. Just leave me alone for a while.” James waved his hands lightly.“Alright.”Quincy had a lot she wanted to tell him, including how Thea had entrusted James to her already and that she wanted to marry him.However, James chased her away, so she swallowed her words.After Quincy left, James was alone.James picked up the wine and began to drink.“Thea, I don’t really want to bother with the Heavenly Court. I’ve no interest in the position of the Lord of the Heavenly Realm and the Heavenly Court. I also don’t wish for Jacopo to get involved in this messy situation.“However, the Heavenly Court is already a mess.“Although Xandros is strong and used to be the Human Realm’s Lord in the Pr
Xandros shook his head and said, “You don’t understand, James. We’re in a peaceful age right now. You resolved our calamity, and humanity was able to avoid the fate of extinction. From now onward, the Human Race will be blessed with good fortune.“These two powerhouses are both at the highest possible cultivation rank a human can reach right now. They can’t progress any further. If they could become the Lord of the Human Realm and the Heavenly Court, they could seize the Human Race’s great luck. It might even be the key for them to enter the Ancestral God Rank.“All these years, I’ve been grooming Jacopo to be the successor to my position. Earlier in the Heavenly Court’s main hall, you understood what I was trying to relay to you very well. It’s also my wish for Jacopo to take over my position.“I want to use this opportunity to eliminate a few threats who are trying to seize the luck of the Human Race to become Ancestral Gods. I’ll pass the title on to Jacopo after making sure none
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