James stood before a sea of flames. It was no different from normal flames. At least, James could not tell the difference.As soon as James stepped into the inferno, he felt a scorching heat sweeping toward him, penetrating into the depths of his soul.At that moment, his soul began to tremble.His soul felt the sweltering heat, and the burning sensation made him feel miserable.James wanted to leave, but he endured it.He knew it was a test to improve his Cultivation Heart and willpower.With a strong Cultivation Heart and willpower, his Soul Power would also grow.It would be beneficial to his cultivation.James took a deep breath. He endured the pain in his soul and advanced.The flames in the area were to train one’s soul. Ordinary cultivators’ physical bodies would be unharmed by the flames. However, James’ soul had been integrated into his physical body, hence trauma dealt to his soul would also result in physical injuries.In just a short moment, James’ body was rid
Lighting flashed ahead of him.Dense clouds covered the skies, and countless lightning shuttled through them.James walked over without any hesitation.Boom!As soon as he got close, lightning pierced the sky and attacked his soul.The lightning almost dispersed and destroyed James’ soul.At that moment, James felt as if he was on the brink of death.However, he endured the injuries in his soul and dragged his distraught body forward.In the sky, the woman in the white dress looked at James with a pleased expression. She nodded lightly and said, “Not bad. Now, it depends on how long you can persist.”After James broke through the sea of fire, he entered a lightning storm. Lightning kept striking down from the sky and attacking his soul.James’ face distorted from the pain he felt in his soul, and blood oozed from his eyes.However, James persisted with great willpower.Each time his soul was attacked, he relied on his strong willpower to persist. His soul would get a respit
James had passed the trial. The trials matched the challenger’s cultivation rank and Soul Power. The higher one’s cultivation rank, the tougher the trials.Ever since the Holy Master of Nothingness created the trials, no one had ever perfectly passed the past. Not even the woman in the white dress.Therefore, she knew that her Soul Power would be inferior to James’ after she suppressed her cultivation rank.She chose to admit defeat and allow James past her checkpoint.James was relieved. He never expected to pass the second checkpoint so easily.Karter said that the guardians after him were going to be tough opponents. However, it seemed they were not that difficult to talk to.“Ma’am, I still don’t know your name.”James did not leave hurriedly but instead asked for her name with a smile.He knew that the guardians of the Palace of Nothingness were extraordinary people. However, he was clueless about the woman’s identity.The woman smiled and replied, “My name is Xosha Mer
James was stunned by his words.He knew that an Epoch was 4.9 billion years.Eighty million Epochs sounded like an eternity.It was hard for him to imagine how much time had passed since the destruction of the Holy Master of Nothingness’ age.James’ companions also stared at the old man.They waited for him to state the challenge.James recollected himself from the shock and asked respectfully, “What is the last challenge, Sir?”The old man looked at James and replied slowly, “Your character.”James was taken aback. “My character?”The old man nodded lightly and said, “The challenge is straightforward. It’s a test on your character in the past and not you in the present.”James was confused.At that moment, the old man casually waved his hand, and a powerful force emerged from his palm.The force submerged into James’ body. At that moment, James’ experiences from his birth to the present emerged before them.James inspected his past, which was flashing before his eyes. He
Huff!The three people following James heaved a deep sigh of relief.The Palace of Nothingness was definitely the biggest ruin of this age.Mount Nothingness was a sacred place where countless powerhouses searched for great boons. However, no one had ever reached the Palace of Nothingness.Now, they had finally arrived at the Palace of Nothingness. The trio were ecstatic beyond words.After reaching the Palace of Nothingness’ gate, it would finally be possible for them to obtain the inheritance of the Holy Master of Nothingness hidden within the palace.Moreover, one of them could become the Palace of Nothingness’ new master.The Stuart brothers and Mia understood they did not have the chance.However, James stood an excellent opportunity to become the new master of the Palace of Nothingness. Following him would provide them with great luck and new opportunities.Hadrian said excitedly, “It’s the Palace of Nothingness. After disappearing for so many Epochs, the Palace of Not
Powerful Karma Power emerged from the Demonic Lotus and surrounded James.Initially, the Karma Power within James’ body had reached a balance and could not hurt his physical body. However, his body could not stand the additional Karma Power from the Demonic Lotus, and he was injured instantly.The Karma Power kept increasing to a point where James could no longer bear it. His body showed signs of disintegrating.“He’s so strong.”In the distance, Mia and the two Stuart brothers had solemn expressions.They could sense the intense Karma Power and that James was struggling to withstand it. Despite the others thinking James could not hold on any longer, James still desperately pushed through.Boom!At that moment, an explosion burst out in the air.The explosion came from the palace gate. Immediately after, the closed gate swung open.Blinding, golden light shone through the gate. The party could not see anything beyond the palace gate.The Demonic Lotus above the Palace of No
James looked at the man who claimed to be the Holy Master of Nothingness.Since the Holy Master of Nothingness had created so many challenges, he must have left an inheritance for his future successor. Thus, James went straight to the point.“Since you’ve entered the Palace of Nothingness, you’ve met my conditions as a successor.”The Holy Master of Nothingness said slowly, “You can become the new master of Mount Nothingness. But, before that, I need to inform you of some stuff. After you hear me out, you can decide if you still want to become the new master of Mount Nothingness.”James listened carefully to him.The Holy Master of Nothingness explained, “During the time when I was the Lord of the Twelfth Universe, this universe was prosperous. Unfortunately, one day, evil thoughts came into my mind while I was cultivating in seclusion. The evil thoughts began to grow and eventually left my body to form a living being of its own.“That new living being could be considered to be
James desperately needed the powerhouses left behind by the Holy Master of Nothingness.“What do I gain from inheriting Mount Nothingness, Your Holiness? How many powerhouses are there on Mount Nothingness?” asked James.It was his greatest concern.The Holy Master of Nothingness replied, “Mount Nothingness is the core region of this world. It’s where the universe’s luck is most concentrated. You’ve got great luck and are blessed by the Heavenly Path because your current body is formed with the Demonic Lotus, which is the embodiment of my evil thoughts. Thus, you have great connections with Mount Nothingness, and the Heavenly Path will bless you with great luck.“By becoming the new master of Mount Nothingness, you’ll obtain vast wisdom. Your body and brain will be awakened. It’ll be very beneficial to your cultivation.“In the past, the powerhouses of the Dark World’s deepest parts came to this world, so I sacrificed myself to preserve Mount Nothingness’ strength. Many of my powe
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