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
James was curious about Sienna’s condition.The Callahan sisters were very powerful, especially the younger ones.Sienna was only second to Thea, so what could cause a powerhouse like her to suffer an Energy Deviation?“Sigh.”Lana sighed helplessly after mentioning Sienna.“Sienna is an incredibly talented cultivator. She was just as full of potential as Briana. However, she accidentally wandered into an unknown place and disappeared from our universe before becoming an Ancestral God.“She returned an Epoch later but had already been corrupted. Her body was mangled, and her bones were already exposed by the time she came back home.“Fortunately, her physical body has almost completely recovered after recuperating over the years. However, her soul is severely damaged and is unable to restore itself that easily. Even the most miraculous medicine in the universe might not be able to heal her.”Hearing Lana’s description of Sienna’s encounter, a place immediately came to James’ mi
The woman in the cage wore a white dress that seemed fairly clean. Her long black hair covered her face, making it hard to see.Only her lovely figure was visible.As soon as James got close, he sensed powerful Dark Power coming from her. Despite being familiar with it, James was shocked at how terrifyingly potent the Dark Power was.Seeing Sienna’s condition, Lana’s pretty face was full of sadness.“Sigh. My poor sister has gone through a lot. She wouldn't have suffered an Energy Deviation if she hadn’t wandered into that unknown world. With her potential, she would’ve already become a Caelum Ancestral God by now. I’m sure she’d be on par with Briana.”At that moment, the woman trapped inside the cage sensed their presence. She stood up abruptly, and a hostile aura erupted from her.She reached out and clawed through the cage bars.Her powerful force left marks on the bars.James finally caught a glimpse of her face.She had a clean and beautiful face. However, her eyes were
Living beings from the Illuminated World could not absorb and refine Dark Power.However, James was different. He had already cultivated a Dark Ousia. Despite that, he could not further improve it in the Illuminated World. James felt that it was an opportunity for him.Lana looked at James puzzledly and asked, “Can you really treat her?”James replied, “I won’t know until I try. Could you knock her out for a while? I’m afraid she’ll tear me to pieces if I enter now.”After mulling it over briefly, Lana replied, Alright.”She activated a Secret Art, and a powerful force emerged from her palm. The force entered the cage and caused Sienna to slowly lose consciousness.Afterward, Lana opened the cage.James walked inside and looked at Sienna lying on the ground. He squatted down, took her hand, and a sliver of his True Energy permeated her body to examine her condition.He found that the power in Sienna’s body was chaotic. Sienna’s own energy continuously struggled against the Da
Thea froze for a moment. After a while, she shook her head lightly and thought, ‘That’s impossible. The figure that’s been lingering in my thoughts couldn’t be James.‘...But how can they look so similar?’Thea stared at James’ back for a while and closed her eyes.The figure immediately appeared in her mind.She opened her eyes and looked at James again.‘They really do look identical. Could it really be him?’Thea was confused.“What’s wrong, Briana?” A voice came from behind her.Thea immediately straightened herself and replied. “I-It’s nothing. The Ancestral Sword Master is going to be giving a lecture soon. He invited me to Mount Sword God, so I’ll head out for a bit.”After speaking, Thea turned to leave.Meanwhile, James was still focused on comprehending the Dark Path.The Curse Inscriptions held intricate and profound knowledge.James obtained a lot of knowledge from the Curse Inscriptions. He could sense the Principles of Space, Life, and Death.In short, al
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