After James had comprehended the Five Great Paths, he felt that there was nothing impressive about an Ancestral God.He firmly believed that he could easily defeat an Ancestral God with a little more practice.However, his cultivation rank remained relatively low, and he still had a long way to go. His next priority would be to raise his cultivation rank as soon as possible by practicing more.There was still time before the Sacred Blossom withered. James acted immediately and set up a Time Formation in the courtyard. Since he already cultivated a Time Ousia, he had an intricate understanding of the Time Path. His knowledge even surpassed Emperor Jabari.If even Emperor Jabari could set up a Time Formation, it would be a piece of cake for James.James flawlessly set up the formation in no time.The Time Formation was much more advanced than the one set up by Emperor Jabari in the past. Moreover, it was also better than the one within the Celestial Abode’s Time Chamber.Three m
Letitia said, “The Sacred Bloom in full bloom is marvelous. I acquired so much knowledge, but I’ll take me a long time to fully digest the information.”“Alright.” James nodded.Letitia looked at James, and a bright smile formed on her pretty face. “Congratulations, James!”James smiled faintly in response.Letitia said, “I don’t know what you learned from the Sacred Blossom when it was in full bloom, but I know you’ve cultivated the Five Great Paths’ Ousias. The news of it has already spread, and you’re a huge sensation now. Everyone is saying that you’ll eventually become a top powerhouse of the universe with enough time.”“Alright, let’s not discuss this now. We’ve already wasted a lot of time and should continue our journey. Let’s head to the Sword Realm in the Human realm and listen to the Ancestral Sword Master’s lecture,” suggested James.“Sure.” Letitia nodded.The two got up and left together.After walking out of the courtyard, Xbalanque and Xzavier from the Path Sect
The man in the blue robe approached slowly. The crowd outside the city could sense his intense murderous intent.“Woodson Dalick?”Outside the city, a number of people recognized the man.“Yeah, that’s him!”“Woodson is the most outstanding prodigy born in the Path Sect in the past 100,000 years. It’s rumored that he has four Ousias, all of which had gone through the Third Consolidation.”“He also has a very stable foundation, and very few in the same cultivation rank as him are able to take him on. He’s also comparable to those Priests and Priestess from the Human Realm’s Orthodox factions.”The crowd discussed among themselves about Woodson.Woodson approached and appeared before James the next moment.James stared at the man and asked calmly. “Is something the matter?”Woodson stretched out one of his hands and made a beckoning gesture at James.“Fight me.”His voice was soft but firm.James replied lightly. “Why should I?”Beside him, Letitia said, “Don’t you understan
“Let’s fight at the mountain range outside the city.”Woodson flew toward the mountain range in the distance and appeared on its peak in a flash.James followed him without hesitation and stopped on another mountain.The two stood on opposite mountains and locked eyes.James crossed his hands behind his back and calmly looked at Woodson. It was evident he did not expect much from his opponent.Meanwhile, Woodson gave him an intense glare.James took part in the Third Stage Divine Rank test and won a spot to inspect the Sacred Blossom. For him to stand out against more than a billion geniuses meant that he was indeed an outstanding cultivator. Even so, Woodson was not afraid. He had full confidence in his strength.He was only worried about the Five Great Paths’ Ousias that James had recently acquired.The Five Great Paths were extraordinary, and he was unsure if he could withstand their power.Woodson said, “I’d like to set a few rules in this battle, James.” James gesture
Are you sure about letting me have the first ten moves?”James looked at Woodson with a cocky grin.Woodson replied earnestly. “I’ve made a few unreasonable demands and stacked the odds against you. I don’t want people to spread rumors about how I won unfairly, so I’ll let you have the first ten moves.”Woodson was incredibly confident in his strength.He was sure he could win if James did not use the Five Great Paths and Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword.James continued to smile at his opponent's declaration.He gripped the branch and stared at Woodson on the opposite mountain.“Since you insist, I’ll take the opportunity then.”James then suddenly disappeared.The next moment, he appeared in front of Woodson.His movements were lightning-fast, and no one in the same cultivation rank could even see his trajectory. Only a few stronger people were able to perceive him.James appeared before Woodson with his wooden branch pressed against Woodson’s forehead.Woodson could not even re
“I lost to you.”Woodson said disappointedly, “I’m a man of my word. From today onward, I’ll become your follower.”James smiled faintly. He turned around and walked away, saying, “I don’t need you to be my follower.”After replying to him, James disappeared from sight.Many powerhouses in the distance had witnessed the fight, including Xzavier and some Path Sect Elders.“He’s terrifying.”Marveled, Xzavier praised him. “Even at a low cultivation rank, he displayed such outstanding swordsmanship. His comprehension of the First Swordsmanship is remarkable. Other Sword Cultivators at the Grand Emperor Rank are unlikely to wield this technique better than him.”A Path Sect Elder, who was also a Sword Cultivator, agreed with Xzavier. “Indeed. He integrated many types of Sword Moves into his technique. Only a disciple of the Ancestral Sword Master could learn so many intricate Sword Moves.”Another elder chimed in, saying, “It’s one thing to be able to learn the Sword Moves, but he
James returned to his private room on the Saucer.It would take a while before Letitia’s Saucer reached the Human Realm.James wanted to use his free time efficiently. He set up a Time Formation in the room and began to study the Five Great Paths he had just learned.The Five Great Paths were the most mysterious of all the Paths in the universe.They were profound and complex, making them hard to grasp. Even Great Emperors and Ancestral Gods barely understood these Paths.James began to study the Time Path again.He closed his eyes, and the image of the Sacred Blossom appeared in his mind. The petal representing the Time Path manifested, and the mysterious inscriptions he saw on the petals also formed in his mind.The inscriptions were complicated, and James only managed to glean very little from it.James tried to study them one by one.At the same time, he absorbed power from the outside world to enhance his Time Ousia.Time flowed quickly, and a hundred years passed in the
Letitia did not say much.While sitting down, James fell into thought.He came to the Primeval Age to find Thea.In this age, Thea’s main body was known as Bria Callahan. Thus, James wanted to head to the Dunnetsk in the Human Realm to look for the Callahans and hopefully find her ther.Although she would not recognize him, he would feel more at ease after seeing her.The Saucer kept moving toward their destination.About three days later, the Saucer stopped moving outside a colossal planet.The three alighted the Saucer together and floated in space.Letitia pointed at the planet ahead of them and said, “That’s the Human Realm, the most powerful planet in this universe. The Human Realm is also divided into several planes of existence, more commonly known as the Three Dimensions.”James already knew these facts.More advanced planets had Three Dimensions—the Mortal Dimension, Sage Dimension, and Divine Dimension.Seven advanced planets existed in the Primeval Age and were kn
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