James left after seeing Yehuda and went to visit Connor.Connor was also a Grand Emperor that chose to stay hidden during the Primordial Age after learning of the Human Race’s fate.He did not reveal himself until the establishment of the Heavenly Court after the Fourth Calamity was over.He never asked for the position of the Lord of the Heavenly Court, nor did he have a high position in the Heavenly Court. He was relatively free and did not have many responsibilities on him.James appeared outside Connor Palace.The palace was relatively desolate, and there were no guards outside the gate.James walked toward the door and knocked lightly. Soon, the door opened, and a graceful woman walked out. The woman was slender and wore a pink dress.“Master has been expecting you. Please do enter.”The woman made a welcoming gesture.James was not surprised and walked in without hesitation.After entering the palace, he was taken to the backyard.In the backyard, there was a table w
James was filled with gratitude toward Yarake from the bottom of his heart.“Is something the matter?” Yaraka asked, already aware of James’ purpose for visiting.James nodded and replied, “Yes.”“Is it related to Xandros?” Yaraka inquired, pausing to glance at James.“Yes.” James nodded slightly.“There’s no need for this, James. Xandros is already grooming Jacopo to be the future Lord of the Heavenly Court. Once he’s matured, he’ll assume the role,” Yaraka advised.James’ face darkened as he responded, “I can’t wait any longer. Are you on my side or Xandros’ side?”Yaraka fell silent. She knew that James would come, but not so soon. She had been thinking about what she should do if James came. She was in a bind. She had watched James grow, so she was like a master to him. Theoretically, she should assist James. However, Xandros had been the Lord of the human race since the Primordial Age and was knowledgeable about all things human. All of his decisions were based on the inter
Lost in contemplation, James considered his next move—he needed to discuss things with Xandros.“Hahaha, James!”Suddenly, laughter echoed through Wyrmstead Palace’s main hall, and two men strode in. The chubby one was draped in a massive robe, while the other exuded charisma and intelligence. They were Henrik and Qusai.Seeing this, James said to the figures of the Pavilion, “Alright, you’re dismissed.”Hearing this, they turned to leave.Stepping down from the throne, James was embraced by Henrik, who exclaimed, “I knew you would survive! I’ve been waiting for you to return. I never thought it’d take one hundred thousand years. At long last, you’re back.”Qusai chimed in, “When Henrik told me you’d survive, I didn’t believe him. Everyone thought you’d perished in battle and were buried in the depths of the universe.”James glanced at the two. Then, he turned to Henrik and asked, “How did you know I’d survive?”Henrik was enshrouded in secrecy. When they first encountered Brie
Qusai asked, “What do you plan to do next, James?”James replied coolly, “What else? I’ll find an opportunity to invade the Divine Dimension, attack the Cumulus Palace of the Heavenly Court, and overthrow Xandros.”Henrik praised him and said, “I support you, James. I believe that the Cadens are the rightful rulers of the Human Race. However, with your current strength, I don’t think you can emerge victorious in this conflict.”James glanced at him and asked, “What do you have in mind?”Henrik smiled and said, “My master instructed me to send you a message. If you need reinforcements, he’ll send a few powerful figures of the Demon Realm to assist you. Although it’s been years since he’s interfered with the affairs of the outside world, he’s still a reputable figure in the Demon Realm.”Qusai immediately added, “The Fiend Race will also provide assistance.”James looked at the two. Although he had thought of seeking their help, he was hesitant about getting foreign races involved
Henrik and Qusai only came by to relay a message and to drink with James. After doing so, they left to explore the Human Realm.James went looking for Melinda. As Melinda was the reincarnation of an Ancestral God in the Primeval Age and the daughter of the previous ruler of the universe, she had experienced many things and understood profound matters. Melinda resided in a place with beautiful mountains and rivers in the Divine Dimension.Melinda appeared shortly after James’ arrival.“You’re here.”“Yes.” James nodded.“Let’s discuss things inside.”Melinda casually waved her hand and opened the Formation. Then, with her grabbing James’ hand, they entered the Formation and arrived at the peak of a mountain.In a house on the mountain’s peak, Melinda asked, “Is something the matter?”James narrated the events that unfolded.“The Fiend and Demon Realms wish to help me out in secret. However, there’s a twist. Once I gain control of the Human Race, I’ll have to work with them to
“Once I agree to the terms of the Fiend and Demon Realms to suppress the other races, many of them will be eradicated. However, they won’t truly die off as a race. Some of them who possess immense potential will rise from the ashes. By then, only three races will remain in this universe. Even so, the Fiend and Demon Realms will not sit idly by. Or to be more precise, Radomir won’t allow things to stay this way. He’ll secretly stir up conflict and instigate us three races to fight to become the number-one race of this universe.”Melinda nodded.“An excellent analysis. Unless another Macrocosm Ancestral God emerges, Radomir will keep creating trouble. He might even sacrifice the entire era. To him, this is a better option compared to the destruction of the universe.”Melinda took a deep breath and said, “Honestly, I understand where he’s coming from. As the Macrocosm Ancestral God, he’s required to put the interests of the universe above all else.”James fell into deep thought. After
Someone had to shoulder the fate of the Human Race. In the past, James led the Human Race against the Four Calamities and brought about a golden age. However, the peace that was brought about was superficial. As such, he hoped that Jacopo would shoulder the responsibility.“Dad.”With an unwilling look on his face, Jacopo said, “I don’t want to be the Lord of the Human Race. Why can’t Xandros continue being the Lord? He’s managing everything in order.”James fell into deep thought.He was contemplating whether to tell Jacopo the truth. Though Jacopo was already a Grand Emperor, he was but an immature brat in James’ eyes.“Jacopo, things aren’t as simple as they seem. It’s complicated out there, and the Human Race needs a leader. I can’t show myself because I need to search for your mother. So, I’ll have to leave this in your hands.”Jacopo fell silent.James continued, “Don’t worry. You’ll understand why I did this when you’re older. Now, all you need to do is to prepare to beco
At that moment, in Cumulus Palace…A guard hurriedly rushed in and knelt on one knee. Wearing a panicked expression, he said, “Reporting! There’s a terrifying aura coming from the Mortal Dimension. James’ Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword has pierced through the barriers of the Mortal and Sage Dimensions.”Boom!At that moment, the Divine Sword pierced through a palace and appeared outside Cumulus Palace. Terrifying Sword Energy shredded through the air, and the entire palace shook.“Kill them all!”Xandros ordered.In the main hall, many soldiers brandished their weapons and rushed out. Some powerful figures simply sat by the sidelines and watched the show. They were the ones on Yehuda and Connor’s side.In the main hall stood a woman. Wearing a white dress, she had a grim expression on her beautiful face. Glancing at Xandros who was sitting on the throne, she approached him and asked, “My Lord, do we really have to do this? You were the one who nurtured James into the man he is today.
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