James had predicted Crucifier would invoke karmic wrath.One Crucifer already existed in this Primeval Age. The one James possessed was from the future.The Karma Power caused the Heavenly Path’s wounds in his body to open up again. James immediately felt excruciating pain rack his body. His face was distorted from the pain, and his forehead was drenched in sweat.“Injuries from the Heavenly Path?”The three people present were startled when they sensed the injuries in James’ body.The sisters were Ancestral Gods and were very familiar with injuries caused by the Heavenly Path.They were considered the most potent powerhouses at their rank. Moreover, they were no longer bound by the Heavenly Path. However, they would not dare defy the Heavenly Path.To their knowledge, only a few people could cause injuries using the Heavenly Path’s Power.One was a Macrocosm Ancestral God.Second was Radomir, who controlled the Heavenly Path.Third was the Heaven’s Adjudicators.The three s
James said helplessly, “There’s nothing I can do if you don’t believe me. I’ve already told you everything I can. Are you still planning on keeping me here?”Thea looked at him coldly and asked. “If you didn’t come here to save Danielle, then what’s your purpose for coming to the Callahan Residence?”James looked at Thea. After a brief thought, he said, “I came to see you.”“Pftt!”Lana immediately laughed and said, “You better stop with the nonsense, James. No one can save you if you get on Briana’s nerves.”James could sense the hostility coming from Thea, so he naturally stopped talking.“Let him go, Briana.” Danielle suggested once more.Thea replied firmly. “No. How can we let a suspicious man with an unknown background leave after he intrudes our home? I’ll lock him up for now. I’m going to find the Ancestral Needle Master and bring him here to ask how they know each other.”Danielle could not change Thea’s mind.Lana glanced at James. Her expression conveyed she could n
Lana had to come and verify the rumors for herself.She wanted to see the Crepe Myrtle Divine Rumors with her own eyes to confirm if James really was the Ancestral Sword Master’s disciple.James was not bothered and summoned the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword. He handed it to her and said, “Here, go ahead.”Lana took the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword in her hand.The moment she touched it, a powerful force emerged from it. Fortunately, she was an Ancestral God and was able to reign it in.Sensing the power from the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword, she was shocked.“I-Is this really the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sowrd?”James replied, “Of course. I guarantee it’s the real deal.”She returned the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword to James and questioned him. “You said you’re from the future, but why are there rumours about you being the Ancestral Sword Master’s disciple?”“Uhh, about that…”James was slightly taken aback by her question. After a while, he replied with a smile. “The Crepe Myrtle Divine Swor
“Y-You’re…”Lana took a few steps back in shock.James put away his Ousias and said offhandedly, “It’s nothing special.”“What in the…?”Lana had a solemn expression. She stared at James, trying to discern more about him. However, James seemed impossible to read and was very mysterious.He had more than ten Ousias.The Heavenly Path only permitted one to possess nine. How was it possible for him to have so many?“Are you truly human?” Lana exhaled shakily.James reminded her. “I regard you as a family. That’s why I’m telling you my secret. Don’t tell others about it because it might get me killed.”“Why would you tell me specifically if you knew how contentious this information is and deliberately endanger yourself?”James simply smiled in return. “You’re like a sister to me! Family shouldn’t keep secrets from one another, right?” To be accepted by the Callahans, James knew he would have to develop a good relationship with their family members.He planned to start with L
Lana left the courtyard where James stayed.As soon as she left, the smile on her face was replaced with a tense expression. She quickened her pace and hurried toward the mountain range where Danielle lived.Danielle was seated in a lotus position on her bed as she tried to suppress the Destructive Power in her body.Creak!The door opened, and Lana walked inside the room.Danielle asked. “How did it go? Are the rumors true?”Lana sat down, nodded, and said, “Yeah, the rumors are true. James does indeed have the Ancestral Sword Master’s sword. He also cultivated the Five Great Paths’ Ousias. Moreover, he…”Lana wanted to tell her that James had cultivated more than ten Ousias but held her tongue after recalling the promise she made to James about keeping it a secret.Danielle inquired. “What else?”“Nothing.” Lana shook her head.Danielle began to consider the information she obtained. After a while, she said, “He’s the Ancestral Sword Master’s disciple and has also cultivate
The Ancestral Needle Master was taken aback for a moment. Then, he replied, “I’ve taken in many disciples, but none of them is named James Caden.”Thea immediately barked an order. “Bring James here.”“Yes, Miss.”The disciple standing at the door left instantly.At that moment, James was still cultivating within his Time Formation.A hundred years passed in the outside world, but he had spent more than 30,000 years in the Time Formation.Although he spent over 30,000 years comprehending the TIme Path, he still had not reached the second Consolidation stage. However, his understanding of the Time Path had grown significantly.A disciple of the Callahan family walked into the courtyard and interrupted James from his meditation.James dispersed the Time Formation, looked at the disciple, and asked. “What’s the matter?”“Ms. Briana is asking for you. Come with me.”“Thea’s back?” James was ecstatic. He looked at the disciple and asked confusedly. “Why are you still standing t
At that moment, the Ancestral Needle Master understood what was happening.There were two Crucifiers in this world. This was why his Crucifer showed signs of dissociating when he tried to use it. It was instinctively repelling its other counterpart.Two of the same rarity could not exist together in this age.Although he doubted that James truly traveled through time, the evidence stood right in front of him.He looked at James and asked puzzledly. “You’re not an advanced cultivator, so how did you travel through the River of Time? How did you withstand the pressure while traveling through the River of Time? Also, why did you come to our age from the future?”The Ancestral Needle Master peppered him with questions.James replied truthfully. “I used the Time Capsule to travel through the River of Time. Not only do I have Crucifier, but I also have Exalter. Fusing the two will form the Time Capsule.”“Oh?” Intrigued, the Ancestral Needle Master pressed for more details. “What is a
With the help of the Ancestral Needle Master, the Destructive Power in Danielle’s body was successfully expelled.The Callahans were very grateful to the Ancestral Needle Master.James and the Ancestral Needle Master sat inside a manor within the Callahan Residence.The Ancestral Needle Master stroked his white beard and smiled fondly at James. “Since you’ve obtained Crucifier in the future, that means you’re my successor. Why don’t you follow me? I’ll teach you the best medical skills in the universe.”James promptly refused him. “Your medical skills are the greatest of the universe and you’re also an unparalleled powerhouse. It’s a great honor to be under your tutelage. However, I have some other important matters to settle, and can’t leave with you yet. How about I reunite with you after I’ve dealt with my affairs?”The Ancestral Needle Master nodded lightly and said, “That works out too. I’ve already sealed away my Crucifier. From now onward, you can use Crucifier without faci
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