Thea said, “Hadad wants to send you to the new universe.”James nodded. “Yeah, I’ve already been informed.”Thea said solemnly, “Although the new universe has countless opportunities, it’s also a perilous place. I strongly suggest against going.”Thea knew James had gone to the Rune Land with the Ancestral Talisman Master. She had been waiting for James to finish cultivating and specifically came to see him to persuade him not to go to the new universe.“Our Heavenly Path is the weakest, so even if you’re at the same cultivation rank as the other universes’ cultivators, you won’t stand a chance against them.“You should stay in the Twelfth Universe. With your potential, you’ll definitely become a Macrocosm Ancestral God.”James did not expect Thea to be worried about his safety. He asked teasingly, “Are you worried about me?”Thea’s beautiful face flushed, and she felt slightly embarrassed. However, she quickly suppressed the feeling and glared at James, saying lightly, “I simpl
Thea agreed with James. However, he would have to reach the peak of the Quasi Ancestral God’s Path Integration Rank. James still had a long way to go before he reached that rank, and he might not make it with the remaining time.She did not want James to take such a dangerous risk.Although she had never been to other universes, she knew how strong the powerhouses there were.She frowned slightly.James inched closer to her again, took her hand, and said, “How about I promise not to go if I don’t reach the Quasi Ancestral Rank?”Thea broke away from James and put her hands behind her. She sighed and said, “Since you’ve already made up your mind, so be it. Come to the Callahan Residence before you depart to the new universe.”Thea knew she could not convince James to stay. Thus, she hoped that James would come to see her before leaving for the new universe.James nodded and said, “Mhm. Before I leave, I’ll drop by the Callahan Residence.”Thea did not say much in response and di
The Five Ancestral Masters gathered and discussed James.Their discussion lasted very briefly, as nothing came out of it.Shortly after, James appeared.Seeing the five elderly men before him, James walked over and clasped his hands. He greeted them respectfully, “My name is James Caden. It’s a pleasure to meet all of you.”The Ancestral Gold Master waved his hand and said, “Treat Mount Element like your home. You don’t have to be so restrained. Here, have a seat.”While speaking, the Ancestral Gold Master waved his hand, and a chair manifested.James walked over and sat down.The Ancestral Aqua Master looked at James and asked, “Did you come to improve your Elemental Paths?”James replied truthfully, “Yeah. A new universe has been born, and Lord Hadad wants to send me there to seize the treasures that will appear. However, my current cultivation rank is very low. I’ve cultivated five of the Elemental Path Seals. I came to seek guidance since you five have the deepest understan
The Five Ancestral Masters activated the Elemental Inversion Formation, which was only a fraction of the completed Elemental Inversion. They had created the Elemental Inversion Formation a long time ago.At that moment, James floated in the center of the formation. He could sense the majestic Elemental Energy entering his body and nourishing his flesh.The Five Ancestral Masters urged their Elemental Power to temper James’ physical body.James’ current physical strength was still far from the Quasi Ancestral God Rank and was considered weak. He would have to raise it to the peak of the Quasi Ancestral God Rank to compete with the other universes’ powerhouses.At the same time, his surroundings were full of Elemental Path runes.The Five Ancestral Masters fused their comprehension of the Elemental Path into runes and passed it on to James.While James’ body was being tempered, he began cultivating in the Elemental Path.His physical strength and comprehension of the Elemental P
An old man with white hair appeared before James.James clasped his fists and said, “It’s a pleasure to see you, Sir.”The Ancestral Needle Master waved his hand and asked, “What’s the matter?”James said, “I’d like to cultivate under your guidance for a while.”“Sure!”The Ancestral Needle Master’s face lit up. He had wanted to give James a few pointers since a long time ago.James had obtained Crucifier, so he must have also acquired his inheritance. Thus, the Ancestral Needle Master was very optimistic about James.The Ancestral Needle Master suddenly remembered something and asked, “By the way, I’ve investigated the matter after we parted last time. A Chaotic Treasure called the Time Capsule appeared when the Twelfth Universe was born. It’s a very miraculous Chaotic Treasure.”James listened attentively. The Ancestral Needle Master only had Crucifier and not Exalter. Since he had brought it up now, he must have learned about the truth of the matter.The Ancestral Needle Ma
The Yin and Yang Valley was one of the Ten Holy Lands, making it a perfect place to cultivate.The palace was not within the Seven Realms. Instead, it was located on an unknown small planet.The Ten Holy Lands had already been forgotten a long time ago. Apart from a few older generations that knew about it, the younger generations had no clue what the Ten Holy Lands were and where they were located.Swoosh!Three figures appeared in outer space.It was the Ancestral Needle Master, James, and Melinda.The Ancestral Needle Master pointed at a red planet ahead of them and said, “That’s Kaiga Realm. For countless years, the Yin and Yang Valley has stayed hidden from others. Very few know about their existence. Let’s get going.”The Ancestral Needle Master strode toward the red planet.James and Melinda followed closely behind him.After entering the planet, the three of them landed in a forest.The forest’s environment was harsh, and there were many spatial rifts in the sky and g
Regardless of how powerful the rank of a Terra Ancestral God was, it was simply not high enough to make the cut.“Ancestral Needle Master, the Place of Yin and Yang is the holy site of my valley. Only the disciples of my valley may enter. Plus, we have strict regulations. Powerful figures who have not reached the Quasi Ancestral God Rank are barred from entering the Place of Yin and Yang,” said Darden Ywain.The Ancestral Needle Master caressed his white beard as he said, “This is not a matter of your concern. All you need to do is open up the Place of Yin and Yang.”Darden replied, “Even if I were to allow you in, the disciples of my sect would not approve of it. How about this? You may first enter the valley and stay here while I gather my disciples to convene on this matter.““That works,” The Master said.Just like that, the Ancestral Needle Master, James, and Melinda settled into the Valley of Yin and Yang.Melinda asked curiously, “Where is this place actually? Why has it b
The Ancestral Needle Master pointed at James and said, “Him.”Hearing this, Darden, who was a Terra Ancestral God and had reached the peak of that rank, looked at James. Although he could not see how many Path Seals James had cultivated, he could sense that James was only at the Grand Emperor Rank’s Ninth Heaven.“This can’t do, I’m afraid,” He said. His eyebrows lowered as he explained, “The Place of Yin and Yang isn’t any regular place. It’s impossible to survive there, let alone cultivate if you haven’t reached the Quasi Ancestral God Rank.”The Master smiled and said, “That is none of your concern. All you need to do is to open up the Place of Yin and Yang. Whether he makes it out dead or alive will have no bearing on you.”Darden’s pupils oscillated. He knew that the Master was a renowned powerful figure, so anyone he brought with him must have been extraordinary. Even if James’ rank was at the Grand Emperor Rank’s Ninth Heaven, his capacity must have surpassed that.After g
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