The Black Dragon’s resignation.The identity of the mysterious man backing Thea was exposed.The series of shocking news coming one after the other took the world by storm.In stark contrast to the chaos outside, James had finally attained the peaceful life of a homemaker he had always desired.In the days that followed, Thea’s routine consisted of her leaving the house early in the morning and returning home as late as possible.Even after the internet exposed her close relationship with the Black Dragon, her life seemed to continue on mostly as normal.Meanwhile, James found a few books about human meridians, acupuncture points, and an introduction to medicine for Thea to learn from.After teaching her the fundamentals, he could teach her some medical skills so she would seem more well-prepared at the medical conference.After Thea had finished dealing with the company’s affairs, she buried her head in her books and studied diligently.Five days passed in the blink of an eye
After sending the message, David quickly left the house.He arrived at the nearest ATM, inserted the card, and entered the password.His hands trembled as he punched the numbers in.‘Please be right, please be right…’He closed his eyes and prayed desperately.After a few seconds, he opened his eyes.Seeing the ATM interface, he was so overwhelmed with excitement that he let out a cry of happiness. Quickly maneuvering the interface he tapped button after button and selected the option to check the bank balance.‘One, two, three, four, five…’He counted the number of zeroes in Thea’s bank balance and gasped giddily.After he had confirmed the amount in Thea’s balance, he quickly removed the card.Carefully putting away the card, he walked away from the ATM, and lit up a cigarette. The cigarette seemed to do wonders for his frazzled nerves and he felt way calmer after he finished smoking.Then, he sent a message to Alyssa.[Darling, I’m ready to transfer the money to my car
The next day.Thea got up early.She stood in front of the mirror and styled her hair.While doing her hair, she spoke to James who was still in bed, “Honey, since Pacific Group is back on track now, I think now’s a good time to change its name. I’m planning to rename it to Century Group. What do you think?”James glanced at Thea from behind.He smiled as if admiring a piece of beautiful art and replied, “Sounds good, hun.”“It’s settled then. I’ll arrange for the company name to be changed at noon. Today will be the founding day for the Century Group. I’ve sent invitations to some prominent figures to attend the founding ceremony of the Century Group.”Originally, Thea had not intended to tell James about this decision.However, the Pacific Group was bought with his money. Now that she wanted to change the name, she had to inform him at least.“Do you need me to contact some people to show up for support?” asked James.James knew it was important to invite more people to t
James read through the messages.He rested his fingers on his nose pensively.Thea had not discussed the name change with him and only informed him about it in the morning.Yet, here she was asking for the opinion of Mr.Caden of the Majestic Corporation.Despite the two having a happy marriage at home, treating each other with respect, and living harmoniously, Thea had never told him about anything regarding work.James casually threw the phone on the table.Newton stood aside and inquired, “Will you be going, Mr. Caden? You’ve resigned as the Black Dragon, but everyone already knows your identity as the chairman of Majestic Corporation. It’s also public knowledge that you’re the person helping Thea from behind the scenes. Not to mention the rumors about you…”Newton hesitated.“Go ahead if you’ve got something to say,” snapped James.Newton hesitated for a moment before explaining himself, “Various companies have been putting pressure on the Majestic Corporation in the past f
The Pacific Group Headquarters was not far from the industrial area.Initially, the Pacific Group was just a manufacturing factory, and the headquarters was a simple four-story building near their factory and not centered around town.According to Thea’s plan, the Pacific Group will continue to expand and aim to build a new office building in Transgenerational New City after its name change.Ten in the morning.Century Group Headquarters.The headquarters was a four-story building.Outside the building was an open space with tables. Many Century Group employees were busy making preparations.A red banner hung grandly at the top of the building. Century Group’s Establishment Ceremony.A stage was set up outside the building, and many seats were set in front of it.“Ms. Thea, it’s already ten o’clock. Why hasn’t anyone arrived yet?”Larry was nervous, seeing that the venue remained empty. He turned to Thea and nervously suggested, “Why don’t you follow up on your invitations?
“Stop this behavior!”Gladys approached and chided everyone, “Thea is someone highly respected. Plenty of bigwigs are dying to meet her. Just you wait! A lot of influential figures will be arriving soon. Celestial Group, Longevity Pharmaceuticals, and other major company bosses will be here!” “Mom, shut up,” David pulled Glaydys aside and whispered.“Everyone knows that the Black Dragon was behind Thea’s success. After he resigned, he’s now no longer part of the Five Commanders. Rumors say that he was demoted or was under pressure from his higher-ups. The Black Dragon has fallen.”“He…”Gladys lost her confidence.Lex looked over at Thea, nodded, and walked toward the front-row seats with his cane.He came to verify the situation with his own eyes.Rumors were circulating that Black Dragon had fallen and was completely at the mercy of his enemies right now. Were people no longer going to respect Thea anymore?He might as well toss in his coin with one of the factions now.Ch
The Great Four established Oceanic Commerce.The purpose of their collusion was to oppose James’ Majestic Corporation.Everyone knew James of the Majestic Group had a close relationship with Thea. Thus, Oceanic Commerce had deliberately come to cause trouble during the establishment ceremony of Thea’s Century Group.They deliberately came to give James a warning.The Pacific Group’s factory and headquarters were on rented property.Thea stood up and refuted, “Our rental contract is still valid for three more years. Even if you have the land deed and are the current owner of this area, you still have no right to ask me to leave.”“Is that so?”The middle-aged man smiled menacingly.“By the way, I haven’t introduced myself. I’m Wade Xavier, the vice president of Oceanic Commerce. I’m here on behalf of the commerce to inform you that the land now belongs to us. Thus, your previous contract is now null and void.” Wade glared at James, who was nearby as he spoke.He personally wi
In an instant, the place was once again empty. Only Thea, Trevor, and some other employees stayed behind.‘Is there no other way but to move our equipment?’ Thea was unwilling to back down. She had wanted to leave her mark in the business world. Century Group was supposed to only be the beginning. Yet, it seems as if everything was crashing down even before she could take off.“Granduncle.”“Go ahead, Chairman.”Thea thought for a while and proceeded, “Rent a new warehouse immediately and transport all our current equipment there. We’ll have a chance to bounce back from this as long as our equipment remains intact. I’ve still got some money on my card. We’ll find a new site and build a new factory.”“Chairman, this…” Larry floundered helplessly.“The company still has plenty of unfished orders right now. We won’t be able to fulfill our orders in time and will violate our contracts if we move right now. We’ll lose a lot of money. Plus, don’t we have the lease contract? We ca
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