Xosha asked, “Do you wish to tag along?”James nodded and said, “Of course. With you three by my side, I have nothing to be worried about.”Wystan, Xosha, and Karter were all Caelum Ancestral Gods. With their joint might, few could defeat them. Perhaps only Hadad Theophanes could take them in a fight. Though the Dark World was full of powerful figures, the three’s strength was still considered top-notch amongst that of those in the depths of the Dark World. With such strength, no ordinary creature would dare approach them.Wearing a grim expression, Karter said, “That being said, the Dark World is too bizarre. As living beings from the Illuminated World, our presence will be detected by the extremely powerful figures of the Dark World the moment we step foot into the depths.”James asked, “What should we do, then?”Wystan opened and shut his mouth.Even Xosha was stuttering.James sighed and said, “Cut to the chase.”Karter said, “If you can impart to us the cultivation method
While James was cultivating Dark Power, extraordinary events were occurring in the depths of the Dark World. Hence, Wystand, Xosha, and Karter planned to venture there to have a look. They pleaded with James to teach them the cultivation method for cultivating Dark Power. Now, their Dark Paths had cultivated a Path Seal.They hurriedly headed to the depths of the Dark World. In the meantime, James took note of the route they were taking so they would not get lost. After all, it would be difficult for them to return from the depths of the Dark World without any sort of clues. Since James had comprehended the Space Path—which had cultivated a Path Seal—he could use it despite its weakened effects in the Dark World. James did his best to memorize the routes they took.In the darkness, they made haste. Time seemed to go by quickly. It felt as if countless years had passed. As the black mist dispersed, magnificent mountains and rivers appeared.“What?”Upon seeing the picturesque scen
Before long, they arrived at a city in the Dark World. The city had been utterly destroyed by the terrifying battle ripples, and all its inhabitants had been completely wiped out.Upon seeing this, James’ expression turned grim.They did not linger for long and continued pressing forward. They continued traveling for three months.Three months later, another battle ripple came shredding through the air. This time, Karter barely managed to block the attack after summoning his full strength. Even so, he spurted out a mouthful of blood.Wiping the blood trace off his lips, he said, “I haven’t bled in a very long time. I never thought I’d be injured upon coming to the Dark World.”Xosha said, “This battle has been going on for centuries. The outcome should be determined soon.”Wystan nodded and said, “From the battle ripples, it seems the aura of both parties is unstable. They must be injured. I wonder what kind of creatures are fighting and what for.”Karter gazed into the distan
A man and a dragon were engaged in a fierce battle in the Dark World. They were some of the most powerful figures who could destroy a world with a single casual wave of the hand.As James and the others watched the battle from afar, they continuously retreated and changed positions to avoid being caught up in the battle. Caelum Ancestral Gods were terrifying. Despite being injured, they could still last for a very long time.The fierce battle lasted another three hundred years.Three hundred years passed, and both the human and the dragon’s energy were severely depleted. Besides, they suffered grave injuries.“The Everlasting Night Demon Lord, why are you competing with me for the Dark Wellspring? By obtaining this Dark Wellspring, I’ll be able to cultivate Macrocosm Power and become a Macrocosm Ancestral God. When I emerge as a force to be reckoned with in the Dark World, I promise I will treat you fine,” The man spoke in a feeble voice. His injuries were so grave that he could no
Xosha then handed the Dark Wellspring to James.Holding the ball of mist in his hand, James could sense terrifying Dark Power emanating from within it. Besides, this Dark Power kept materializing and entering the void.Karter looked at the Dark Wellspring and said, “Though I don’t know what the Dark Wellspring is, I can sense that this tiny ball of mist contains immense Dark Power. Not only that, it constantly regenerates new Dark Power.”“Yeah.” Wystan nodded and said, “With this object, we’ll able to cultivate the Dark Path even in the Illuminated World.”James looked at the Dark Wellspring intently. At that moment, his vision pierced through the black mist, and he could see mysterious characters inside the ball of mist. These characters were constantly changing and with them emerged mysterious Dark Power. Though James did not know what a Dark Wellspring was, he knew this was good stuff. Otherwise, the two Caelum Ancestral Gods would not have fought to the death for this.Xosha
James had a bold idea. He would refine the Dark Wellspring inside his body to provide his Dark Path Seal with a steady stream of energy. Meanwhile, the mysterious characters inside the Dark Wellspring represented the supreme script of the Dark World. If he could comprehend them, he would be able to cultivate the Dark Path much more smoothly.As he looked at the Dark Wellspring before him, he reached out and touched it. Immediately, Dark Power spread through his arm to his body. In just an instant, his arm was contaminated by a dark aura. At the same time, a wave of ice-cold power swept through him, making him tremble in the cold.He hurriedly let go of the Dark Wellspring, swinging his arms frantically to get rid of the object. However, he could not remove the Dark Wellspring no matter how hard he tried. In the end, he catalyzed Dark Power and expelled it.“How terrifying… If I forcibly absorb it, I’ll certainly be contaminated by Dark Power. Even my Dark Path Seal might not be able
All sixteen Paths had their own Path Seals. Now, all he needed to was to comprehend the Paths and merge them with the Path Seals to make the Path Seals stronger. Moreover, the Sword Path Ousia was not just limited to comprehending the Sword Path. As long as he comprehended a Path, he could merge them into the Path Seals. For instance, the Sword Path’s Path Seal could be merged with Elemental Path, and the Elemental Path’s Path Seal could be merged with the Five Great Paths. All comprehended Paths could be merged with any Path Seals. That way, the Path Seals would grow increasingly stronger.James did not have time to comprehend or merge them. All he wanted to do now was annihilate the men Herschel sent. He wanted to proclaim to the world that he was no longer the weak and insignificant man from before. Now, he was the most distinguished and terrifying prodigy in this world.“Xosha,” he said.Swoosh!A white light appeared before him. Then, a glamorous woman wearing a white dress wh
Though James’ rank was insignificant, his sixteen Path Seals could overwhelm everyone present there. His Five Great Paths, the Elemental Path Seals merged with the Five Elements of Genesis, his supreme Karma Power, and One for All he cultivated were all cultivation methods that all desired to acquire.Standing at the peak of the mountain, he glanced downward while exuding a commanding presence. His voice reverberated throughout the area.“How arrogant!”Immediately, a man stepped forward, and he appeared in mid-air. Standing in mid-air, he exuded a powerful aura. He was wearing a white robe. As he had been trapped in Mount Nothingness for some time, his hair was disheveled, and his clothing was covered in dirt. However, this did not affect his composure or confidence.“What’s your name?” James’ expression was composed. He seemed disinterested in his enemy.“Lennon Xystos!”The man said, “Listen carefully, I’m a disciple of Mount Heavenly Path who was ranked third within the Seven
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