The birthday banquet became Thea’s personal show.Even the old lady of the house kept praising Thea.“Huh?!”While the family was enjoying their meals, Clinton answered a phone call, abruptly stood up, and exclaimed.His shouts attracted attention.The old lady asked dissatisfiedly, “What are you shouting for?”“It’s because I got a call, Grandma. I was promoted and transferred to the military region.”“What?”“Promoted?”Everyone was shocked.Why did he get promoted out of the blue?After a momentary shock, everyone turned their eyes toward Thea.“Don’t look at me. It’s none of my business,” Thea was also puzzled and hurriedly explained.“Clinton, what’s the position you’re being promoted to in the military region?“Yeah, Clinton! Stop stringing us along! Hurry and tell us about the position.”“I don’t know either. They just called to inform me to report at the military region,” said Clinton.“What are you still doing here, then? Hurry and go!”“Alright!”Clinton did
Thea wanted to ask whether he was the Black Dragon.However, she had encountered the mysterious Mr. Caden before. Although she could not see his face because of the mask, she could sense that the mysterious Mr. Caden had an extraordinary temperament, different from James. Her husband could never be the mysterious Mr. Caden, the Black Dragon, nor the person secretly helping her behind the scenes.Although Thea did not say anything, James knew that Thea had suspicions about him.He chose not to say anything either.Soon, it was evening. Clinton had returned. The family members surrounded Clinton, asking him about his trip to the military region.He wore a proud expression as he boasted, “My current status is exceptional. Not only am I in the special forces’ combat training, but I’ve also been selected as a close associate of General Nolan. My position is only under one person, and I stand above more than ten thousand people!”“What?!”“Are you sure, Clinton?”“General Nolan
James hung up the phone and smoked a cigarette outside before returning to the house.The Hills were still debating who would be attending the review.Just then, Clinton’s phone rang.He answered the phone.“A-Alright, General Nolan. I understand.” He hung up.The Hills’ eyes were fixated on him.“Clinton, did General Nolan call again?” asked Jedidiah.“Yeah.”Clinton took a deep breath and said, “Grandpa, I have some good news. Tomorrow, the Black Dragon of the Southern Plains will be at the military region and give a lecture to those selected for the special training.”He jumped excitedly after announcing the news.“The Black Dragon! I’m finally going to see the Military God!” The Hills members were stunned.The Black Dragon?The Black Dragon was coming to North Cansington?Thea was also slightly taken aback and thought to herself, ‘Is the mysterious Mr. Caden also in North Cansington?’Clinton calmed down, sat down, and continued, “However, General Chase called to
That person was the General of the Southern Plains. One of Sol’s Five Commanders.The Military God, the Guardian of Sol—the Black Dragon.The venue of tens of thousands of people was dead silent.Time passed minute by minute.Soon, a Maserati drove near and gradually appeared in everyone’s field of vision.The car slowly stopped in front of the special trainers.‘I-Is he here?‘Is the Black Dragon finally here?’Everyone held their breath and stared at the Maserati in front of them.Clinton was one of the hundred people. He was instantly stunned after seeing the car.‘Isn’t this car driven by Thea’s husband, James? Why is it at the military region?’The open field was densely packed with soldiers.The car door opened, and a tall man dressed in ordinary clothes got out under the gazes of countless people.“Salute!”A voice resounded.Thump!Everyone immediately stood straight and raised their right hands to their brows.Their movements were neat and uniform. Chase,
James had already left, but the scene remained dead silent.Only Flying Eagle groaned in pain on the ground.Gasp!After a long time, the onlookers gasped.Who was Flying Eagle?He was the chief instructor of the Flying Eagle Special Forces.He had led the team on countless dangerous missions.Even so, he was defeated with just one move.“Did you see what happened?”“How did the Black Dragon attack?”“I think I saw it. He punched Flying Eagle’s chest like this.”Many discussions of the match were heard.James was unbothered.He wanted to return a favor to Chase and simply needed to show himself.After he drove off, he sent a message to Chase to inform the soldiers in North Cansington Military Region that his identity was top secret and that everyone had to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Military laws would heavily punish anyone who revealed his identity.Chase received the message.Immediately, he stepped forward and looked at the hundreds of elites selected from vari
Clinton took a deep breath.“Of course I did. The Black Dragon was so overpowering. The strongest of North Cansington, Flying Eagle did not even last one attack and was defeated in an instant.”Clinton’s blood was still boiling as he recalled the scene.Hearing this, Xara confirmed that Clinton had seen James.Gasp!She could not help but gasp.She felt so suffocated, having to keep the secret alone during this time.She knew James’ identity for a long time but could not tell anyone about it.Now that someone from the Hills knew James’ identity, she could finally discuss James with Clinton.“Clinton, the truth is, I had actually learned of James’ identity a long time ago. He is not only the General of the Southern Plains, the Black Dragon but also the behind-the-scenes boss of Cansington’s Transgenerational New City and Transgenerational Financial Center. James was the one who arranged my job in the Transgenerational Group.”“What?”Clinton’s jaw dropped.“Y-You already kne
James was slightly confused by Thea.He was unsure whether Thea liked the other version of him.What would he do if that were the case?In order to verify his suspicion, he wanted to test Thea.He planned to change his identity to the mysterious Mr. Caden and contact her to find out what she really thought in her heart.He did not answer Henry’s questions.He hung up the call and waited patiently at home.Thea left Majestic Corporation with disappointment. Before she arrived home, she received a call from Newton.“Ms. Thea, the chairman said that he can meet you tonight. He will contact you about the details.”Thea was excited after receiving the call.She began to look forward to it.She anticipated for the night to arrive.She hummed a melody when entering the house.“What happened, Darling? Why are you so happy?” James, on the sofa, glanced at Thea, who returned home and could not help asking.Thea was ecstatic and could not hide her excitement. However, she could not
“James.”As soon as he entered the clinic, a woman in her twenties wearing a thin shirt paired with a mini denim skirt and a ponytail greeted James with a smile. It was Whitney.Whitney had been staying at Henry’s clinic for the past few days. She had witnessed James ordering people to raze Purity Pharmaceuticals’ factory, and after doing some research, she had a rough guess about James’ identity.Although she did not know the details, she figured out that James was a prominent figure from the Southern Plains. “Hello.”James nodded to Whitney and entered the room.“James,” Henry quickly rushed over and greeted.“Where're the things I asked for?”“Over there. They just arrived,” Henry pointed to a box on the floor and replied.James walked over, picked up the box, and entered the back room to start working. Outside. Whitney pulled Henry and was almost fully leaning her body onto him. She asked with a smile, “Henry, what’s James doing?”Henry shrugged his shoulders and
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