Five Epochs ago, Bria rose above the other prodigies of her generation.In this age, no one dared to call themselves a prodigy.After learning about Thea’s main body and her achievements, James felt very proud that his wife held such strength.However, he was slightly anxious. Bria was a very talented cultivator, and it had already been six Epochs since she was born. He was worried that she would have already found a partner by now.It would be troublesome if that were the case.James wondered what he would do if Thea had a partner and was married, or if she already had someone she fancied.“Huff.”James took a deep breath and put away his complicated thoughts.He casually waved his hand, and a crack formed in the space before him. James walked into the crack and disappeared from the area.The next moment, he arrived in Dunnetsk.The space of the Primeval Age was very robust, and even more so in a major realm like the Human Realm. This made it difficult for even a Ninth H
Everyone was interested in watching the battle, particularly to witness the Callahans’ eldest daughter in action.Rumor had it that the Callahan sisters were exceptionally beautiful. Therefore, everyone was looking forward to getting a glimpse of the eldest young lady.James touched his chin and murmured, “This sounds interesting. It might be my chance to get close to the Callahans. However, the battle is between Ancestral Gods. With my current strength, I’ll probably die if I were to get caught up in the battle.”He wanted to watch the fight and use the opportunity to approach the Callahans. However, he dismissed the idea after remembering how low his cultivation rank was.A fight between Ancestral Gods was terrifying. Previously, he had consumed the Ancestral God Rank Elixir and temporarily possessed the power of an Ancestral God. Thus, he was well aware of how powerful they were. Their every attack contained destructive force that could destroy planets.After giving up on the i
The two words were magnificent and contained mysterious Path Energy. It was evidently carved by a powerhouse.James strode over to the gate.“Stop!”A loud shout boomed down at James.Immediately afterward, several of the Callahans’ guards walked out and obstructed his path.About seven or eight of them stood in his way. One of them glanced at James and said, “The Callahans’ residence lies beyond this point. Outsiders aren’t permitted to enter.”Knowing that every family and sect had their own rules, James did not argue with the guards. Besides, he was not strong enough to force his way through.He parted his lips and said, “I heard the Callahans’ eldest daughter had been injured. I came to treat her wounds. Quickly report my visit. If you are found delaying her treatment, you won’t be able to bear the consequences.”The guards were not members of the Callahans and were mere guards recruited into the family.Although very few dared to act against the Callahans, these guards ha
James summoned Crucifier using his mind, and it floated before him.James was worried that summoning it would cause Karma Power to strike him. Thus, he quickly put it away after showing it to Lana. Then, he looked at Lana and asked with a smile. “Do you believe me now?”Lana nodded lightly and said, “That’s indeed the Ancestral Needle Master’s Crucifier. It’s the weapon he used to make a name for himself. Please come inside.”Lana made a welcoming gesture and invited James into the Callahan Residence.James followed her and walked through the winding mountain paths.During this period, James looked at Lana intently.Lana had a perfect figure, and her long black hair fluttered behind her as she walked. James could also smell a faint fragrance coming from her body.James looked away and asked. “I heard the guards calling you Lanathia just now. Are you the sixth Callahan daughter?” “Yes, I am. What’s the matter?” Lana did not turn around to answer him.James asked. “How would
Lana showed James no mercy.She would never have personally gone out to meet James if not because her eldest sister was severely injured and desperately needed treatment.James gritted his teeth and said, “Let’s put that aside for now. Bring me to her so I can check on her condition.”“Follow me.”Lana walked ahead into the courtyard. She pushed open the gate and walked toward a room within the manor.James followed behind her.Lana pushed open the door.The room layout was homely, but the view was interrupted by a curtain in the center of the room, obscuring a bed behind it.A woman was seated in a lotus position on the bed.Lana pulled the curtain open, walked to the bed, and called, “Danielle.”James followed and felt slightly embarrassed to see her clad in a sheer, white outfit.The woman’s face was pallid. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at Lana. “It’s you, Lanathia.”Then, the woman looked at James and asked. “Who might this be?”Lana immediately said, “He’s
Lana asked, “What’s your request?”James replied, “I’d like to see Thea, I mean, Bria. Please ask her to come in person to perform the treatment with Crucifier. Danielle was injured by a Terra Ancestral God. My cultivation rank is too low to perform the procedure. If I’m not careful, I’ll die if it backfires. I don’t want to take any risks.”Danielle’s eyes widened in surprise. “You want to see Briana?”Lana replied, “Not a chance. Briana is currently in seclusion and isn’t able to come here. Pass Crucifier to me, and teach me how to use it. I’ll perform the treatment.”“That’s not possible.”James refused her instantly.Since it was an opportunity to meet Thea, James did not want to give up so easily.He traveled to the Primeval Age just to find her.Although he was confident Bria was Thea, he wanted to confirm it with his own eyes.Lana silently considered his proposal. After a while, she said, “Briana really has secluded herself at the moment. Please wait here. I’ll go look
“Ancestral God Herschel’s real name is Herschel Theophanes. He’s from Mount Heavenly Path. I won’t go into detail about his identity, or else I might scare you.”Danielle began to share a bit of information about the Ancestral God Herschel.James caught onto some crucial information and asked. “He’s from Mount Heavenly Path, and his surname is Theophanes. He must be related to the Macrocosm Ancestral God, Hadad Theophanes, right? Is he Hadad’s son?”Danielle smiled in response.James frowned impatiently and said, “Don’t tease me. Answer the question.”Danielle chuckled. “You sure are hot-headed. Herschel is a powerhouse that has been well-known for many Epochs. He has reached the true pinnacle of every cultivation rank and is incredibly powerful.”“The pinnacle of every cultivation rank? That’s quite the feat.”“Although he is only a Terra Ancestral God, he is extremely strong and can even take on a Caelum Ancestral God.“Briana and Herschel’s relationship goes way back. I won’
Soon, Lana returned accompanied by a beautiful woman.Knock, knock, knock.The sound of knocks resounded, then the door swung open. Two women walked into the room. James immediately stood up and turned to the two women.His gaze was drawn to the woman standing behind Lana.James felt as if his heart had stopped beating upon catching glimpse of her.‘It’s her! It’s really, Thea!’James was ecstatic.Immediately afterward, his heart began to race. Suddenly, his emotions overwhelmed him. He walked over and called out. “Thea.”Before he could get close to Thea, he was knocked away by a mysterious force. His body slammed on the ground, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.Thea wore a blue dress. She was tall and slender. Her gorgeous face, however, was cold. She looked at James, who was coughing up blood on the ground.“Who’s he?”Thea asked coldly, evidently repulsed by James’ impulsive behavior.Lana immediately replied. “He’s a disciple of the Ancestral Needle Master. His nam
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