Herschel’s sneer made Thea calm down.At this time, every powerhouse in the world was watching this battle.Upon seeing James’ defeat and Gutierre using his superpower, all powerhouses took in a deep breath.“This is bad.”“The first-generation genius has fallen.”“James hasn’t begun his era, yet he has already fallen.”“How unlucky. He met a taboo existence like Gutierre.”“Nevertheless, even if he dies, he will be famous for a long time.”Many powerhouses sighed.Boom!A terrifying power erupted from Heaven-Piercer Halberd, and it was swept below the deep pit.When all living beings thought James’ death would be certain, the frightening power in the deep pit disappeared.Gutierre’s attack did not cause damage to the ground. Thus, James was not harmed either.“Uh?”“Why did such a strong power disappear suddenly?”All the living beings were stunned. While they were shocked, a man slowly appeared in the deep pit. His body had been pierced through, showing a bloody hole.
The Karma Power injured Gutierre.Then, he was tainted by James’ Karma. Under the destruction of the Karma Power, cracks began to appear on his body.His soul had also begun to dissipate. At this point, he was no longer calm as he previously was.In a panic, he took several steps back and pulled a large distance away from James. Using his power, he forcefully got rid of the Karma Power.Nevertheless, he only removed the Karma Power James attached to him and not the Karma he himself tainted. With his strong power, he could lose it.Even though he had gotten rid of the Karma Power, he appeared to be in dire straits.Far away, countless powerhouses gathered.Upon seeing the reversal of the battle, the powerhouses were shocked.“What power is this?”“It’s Karma. I didn’t expect James to be able to use the Karma Power. Could it be that he has already successfully cultivated the Karma Path that no one has ever managed to cultivate before?”A few powerhouses knew that it was Karma.
This battle created a legend and officially began his path of invincibility in the same cultivation rank.Many living beings seemed to have seen the arrival of James’ era, just like Thea several Epochs ago, the Outsiders were oppressed.In Herschel Palace, Mount Heavenly Path, Thea watched Gutierre admit defeat and a smile appeared on her cold face. With pride, she glanced at Herschel before saying with a smile, “The third place in the Martial Ranking doesn’t seem very strong.”“Darn it,” cursed Herschel.Gutierre was more powerful than this. There were still many tricks he did not use. In fact, he had not used the Scythe of Judgment.Herschel did not expect Gutierre to admit defeat.If Gutierre had not admitted defeat, even if he lost to James, he could exhaust James’ power. In this way, it would be easier to fight James.“Damn it.”Herschel’s expression was extremely dark.Looking at Thea, he sneered, “Thea, don’t be complacent. Gutierre is only third in the Martial Ranking.
James stood up and loosened his muscles.He was no longer in a state of post-battle exhaustion and was full of energy.After stretching his body, he glanced at Mount Heavenly Path ahead. Stepping forward, he walked toward Mount Heavenly Path.In Herschel Palace, Mount Heavenly Path, an unfamiliar man appeared in the main hall.He wore a plain grey robe and had an average look. He appeared to be around thirty years old. On his forehead, there was a mysterious sigil. The sigil looked like a flame.“Master,” the man spoke in a dull voice.“Quinn, I’ll leave James to you. No matter what means you use, you must kill him outside of Mount Heavenly Path.”Herschel issued a death order.“Got it,” answered Quinn Zalesky before asking, “Shouldn’t my brother fight against him first? Why am I fighting him first?”With a dark expression, Herschel responded, “Gutierre has already admitted defeat. I’m afraid Jackson won’t be his match, so I’m sending you directly. You can’t admit defeat. If J
“I thought Jackson, the second in the Martial Ranking, would be the one to block James. Who knew it would be Quinn, the champion in the Martial Ranking?”“The two brothers are legendary. They’re on par with the daughters of the Callahans.”Many living beings spoke up.After hearing their discussion, James found out who this person was.The champion in the Martial Ranking, Quinn Zalesky. He was the first true Quasi Ancestral God.“The champion in the Martial Ranking, Quinn Zalesky.”James said, “Interesting. I didn’t expect Herschel to send the champion in the Martial Ranking to block me. It will be a tough battle.”Quinn responded, “It’s a tough battle to you, but to me, it will be an insignificant battle.”“How arrogant,” roared James.Then, a strong aura burst from his body.He used every power he had aside from the Dark Path Seal, including the Sacrilegious Ascension.The higher his cultivation rank, the weaker the boost of Sacrilegious Ascension would be. Since he used t
Blossoming was Emperor Jabari’s signature skill. It was a Forbidden Art created by him.However, Emperor Jabari did not master the Five Great Paths and the Karma Path. During the battle with Heaven’s Adjudicators in the Apocalypse Age, he sacrificed his life at the cost of filling the petals representing the Five Great Paths and the Karma Path.In that battle, the Heaven’s Adjudicators at the peak of the Quasi Ancestral God Rank suffered from severe injuries.In the past, James watched Blossoming in the Celestial Abode. At the time, he had not mastered the Five Great Paths, so he did not cultivate it.Now, he had long mastered the Five Great Paths and the Karma Path but was not proficient in countless Paths.Nevertheless, there was the power of countless Paths in heaven and earth. Using his power, he forcefully gathered the Path Power in heaven and earth and formed the petals of countless Paths.Aside from the Five Great Paths and the Karma Path, the power of other Paths could be
All of them were at the peak of the Caelum Ancestral God, a step away from becoming a Macrocosm Ancestral God. They could sense that the power which emerged from the Sacred Blossom was the power they wanted for a long time.On the battlefield, Quinn’s expression changed as he became serious.James stood void, and the dazzling Sacred Blossom bloomed before him.This Sacred Blossom was huge with many petals.The petal in the center was the most dazzling, the most mysterious, and also the strongest. The power it exuded was the scariest.Upon seeing the Sacred Blossom bloom, James smiled.The Sacred Blossom was not all his power, aside from the Five Great Paths and Karma, the other Sacred Blossom powers were all absorbed from heaven and earth.Such a Sacred Blossom was not perfect.Nevertheless, this was all he could do.Even so, the power of the Sacred Blossom was terrifying.“Quinn, why don’t you try surviving my attack?”James’ voice was loud and clear.Hearing that, Quinn t
Quinn was the champion in the Martial Ranking.His ability was frightening. With his power, he could resist the Sacred Blossom’s attack. He even broke a few petals of the Sacred Blossom.Now, using the Scythe of Judgment and the power of the Heavenly Path, he broke the Sacred Blossom.When he used the Scythe of Judgment, several powerhouses were upset.To have a Scythe of Judgment, one had to be a Heaven’s Adjudicator, the embodiment of justice, judging all injustices in the world.However, Quinn was currently using the Scythe of Judgment to fight his enemy. He was going against the will and the law of the Heavenly Path. Even though he had broken the Sacred Blossom, many people were angry at him.With the Scythe of Judgment in his hand and the power of the Heavenly Path on his body, his aura was terrifying. Like a god, he looked at James in the distance, expressionless.On the other hand, James’ expression darkened. Blossoming was a Forbidden Art created by Jabari. With this
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