James had many tricks up his sleeves—Macrocosm Power brought about by Elemental Inversion and the amalgamation of the Five Great Paths, Karma Path, and One for All. However, since there was only a single opponent for now, there was no need to use everything at his disposal. For now, he would only use the Infinity Steles. As the Infinity Steles appeared, there was a commotion. Everyone had heard of the Boundless Road. This was a magical road. Rumors say that once you appear on the Boundless Road and reach the end of the road, you would arrive at the moment when heaven and earth were created. Some Grand Emperors possessed the strength to open the Boundless Door and enter the Boundless Road. However, normally, few would do such a thing. This was because one needed to suffer great Karma by traveling back in time. As James stood in mid-air, 108 Infinity Steles hovered around him. Each of them radiated an ancient and primordial power. In the distance, Xesus’ expression was grim. As a g
James’ expression was grim. At that moment, the Yin and Yang Path Seal materialized. Under his control, the Yin and Yang Path Seal appeared in the sky. The Yang Path Seal transformed into a scorching sun, whereas the Yin Path Seal transformed into a bright moon. As Yin and Yang intermingled, a new power was born.“Break!”James roared.The power created by the fusion of Ying and Yang shredded through the air, and Xesus hurriedly willed the 10,000-meter-long broadsword to block the attack.Hiss!As the two powers collided, they exuded a hissing sound as they tried to devour the other.Cracks began to appear on the broadsword before the sword began to disintegrate. Meanwhile, the power created by the fusion of Yin and Yang completely overwhelmed Xesus. Then, he plummeted from the sky and collapsed heavily to the ground, causing the dirt and dust to swirl in the air.“Is the battle over?”Many were watching the battle intently.“James is strong.”“The Yin and Yang Path Seal… Jus
“That guy…”Herschel’s expression was grim.He thought James would not stand a chance against Xesus Leofwine, a figure who was ranked last in the Martial Ranking. However, the outcome of the battle stunned him. Not only was Xesus defeated, but he even conceded defeat. This meant that James had now replaced Xesus’ spot in the Martial Ranking.A grin crept up on Thea’s face as she asked, “So Herschel, how was James’ performance?”Herschel said with a serious look on his face, “Not bad… A genius like him has not appeared in a very long time. Perhaps someone like him has never existed before.”Herschel spoke highly of James, whose performance was unrivaled.“But…” Herschel continued, “This is only just the beginning. Xesus Leofwine is ranked last in the Martial Ranking. You should know the power disparity between the last and the first.”Thea smiled.She knew that. However, she also knew that James still had many tricks up his sleeves. Meanwhile, Sienna simply remained silent.Out
Although she had much faith in James, his own cultivation rank was too weak, whereas the top three listed on the Martial Ranking of Mount Heavenly Path were too appalling. Thea was rather worried, but she was also aware that worry would not help with the situation.Everything now rested in James’ hands.James advanced. In the blink of an eye, thirty years passed, and he was halfway to Mount Heavenly Path. Throughout the three decades, he had not met any living beings who obstructed his path. He was confused. Did they not say that there would be many obstructors on this path to Mount Heavenly Path? Why was there nobody at all after thirty years?While James was confused, the living beings who were following him were even more confused. They wanted to see for themselves the many geniuses on the Martial Ranking of Mount Heavenly Path. But thirty years have passed, and none was to be seen.Following the passage of time, more and more living beings found out about James’ route and rushe
A streak of blue light cut through the sky, landing beside James. The blue light materialized slowly into a man with a blue robe. The man looked young, around twenty years or so. He had sharp features and was rather handsome and gentleman-looking. His smile was so warm it made those who set eyes on him feel cozy.“Who is this man?”The man in the blue robe’s appearance confused many living beings behind James. Their sole purpose in following James in the first place was to see for themselves the powerful figures who were about to partake in the Martial Ranking. However, this man in the blue robe was not one of those figures they were looking forward to meeting.James stopped to look at the man. With a casual and relaxed face, he asked, “You are…?”The man replied with a chuckle, “Gutierre Linford.”“Gutierre Linford?” The sound of his name startled the living beings behind James.“G-Gutierre? The guy who emerged as number three on the Martial Ranking of Mount Heavenly Path? That
Melinda was the privileged princess of Mount Heavenly Path. She was beginning to admire James, a genius of this age.“Oh right,” Melinda recalled something and said, “Gutierre also joined Mount Heavenly Path. With the approval of my father, he has also awakened the Scythe of Judgment. I wonder if James will be a match against that.”Melinda looked as if she was mumbling to herself while also speaking to Winnie.Winnie only looked at James who just appeared at the Mountain. James already knew the identity of the man with the blue robe. But as someone who has gone through so much of ups and downs, Gutierre was barely able to scare him.Gutierre clasped his hands together. He looked extremely relaxed and confident.“James, I haven’t fought anyone for many years now. The Young Master asked me to come here to go against you. In my opinion, it’s not necessary at all. Yet, I’ve heard that you successfully defeated Xesus Leofwine, who was ranked number thirtieth on the Martial Ranking.
It was a myth to make it to the top three in the Martial Ranking. This position was admired and envied by everyone in the world. Against the top three, even Ancestral Gods would hold them in high reverence.James’ aura was invincible. He was not afraid of Gutierre at all. Rather, he was filled with a massive hunger for battle, and his aura only grew with his hunger.“Hahaha…” Gutierre let out a casual smile. He had never seen James as a worthy opponent. Even if James was someone who had enormous potential, his rank was still too low to be taken seriously. If it were not because Herschel requested him to partake in this battle, he would never have come here to waste his time and energy.Swoosh! A streak of purple light appeared, and the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword appeared in James’ hand, strengthening his aura even more.“Ah, the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword, the Ancestral Sword Master’s personal weapon. What a shame. His sword-fighting techniques are too weak to harness the full power
James’ body fell backward for some distance before slamming hard into the ground.Thump! The impact from his fall was so large that the earth began to crack. The cracks extended continuously. Thankfully, this was in Mount Heavenly Path where the Macrocosm Ancestral God could regulate any sort of immense power, making sure that no damage is too great for Mount Heavenly Path.All of a sudden, all of the cracks disappeared as if they were never there before. Dead silence echoed across the void, even though millions of living beings were present.All of them knew the extent of James’ capability. From the moment he left the Callahan family, he defeated the thirtieth figure on the Martial Ranking. His rank and power have ascended ever since, yet he was so easily defeated by the second runner-up on the Ranking. This just goes to show how big is the difference in capacity between number third and number thirtieth of the ranking.Back at Herschel Palace of Mount Heavenly Path, Herschel coul
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