Thea stood in front of the mirror, looking at her perfect face. She was shocked.James had told her over and over again that she would recover, but she was still surprised.His medical skills were nothing short of miraculous.“Jamie, you’re amazing. There are no scars at all even though my face was badly injured.”James smiled. “I can’t take credit for it. It was all Henry. He taught me everything I needed to know.”Thea touched her smooth face. “This formula will be so popular if the public learns of it. Can you imagine marketing this product at a beauty salon? Business would be booming!”James said, “Henry doesn’t care about fame and fortune. All he wants is to live an ordinary life.”Thea pressed her lips into a line. “How odd. How could he not like money?”Knock knock knock.Someone knocked on the door.“Thea, what are you doing? Your grandfather has called for a family meeting. He told us to be punctual. If he gets angry and revokes our shares because we’re late, I won’t
Three generations of the Callahans and some of their more important relatives gathered in the foyer of the Callhans’ villa.The five military regions were being restructured. The Blithe King of the Western Border was dispatched to Cansington, assuming the role of the commander-in-chief of the five military regions. This sent Cansington and even the five military regions into a frenzy.The Blithe King’s succession ceremony was imminent. This time, the ceremony would be public. There were some seats available, but only the truly rich and powerful would be able to secure them.All the important families in North Cansington, Cansington, South Chyna, Ocean City, and Coastal Heaven were eyeing the seats. All of them wanted to be there.It was the ultimate symbol of wealth and power.Attending the ceremony would indicate that they were truly powerful.According to rumors, the Blithe King’s succession ceremony would be held the next day.It was also speculated that only a hundred seats
It was also Thea who put the Callahans in extreme danger last time.Howard slammed his hand on the table and growled angrily, “Benjamin, this is too much. How can you be late?! Do you think you’re greater than us now that you have the family shares? Do you think we deserve to wait for you?”“I’m sorry, Howard,” Benjamin’s head hung low as he apologized.Thea came over and said, “Howard, it was me who caused the delay. It’s not my dad’s fault.”Howard became even more furious. “Thea, don’t you understand our rules? Family meetings are of the utmost importance. Just because you have something with the CEO of the Celestial Group doesn’t mean you can ignore the rules.”“Yeah, because of you, we almost died at Trent Xavier’s hands.”“Thank god I wasn’t home that day, or else the Callahans would have perished.”“You jinx! You dare to ask for a 10% share after all that?”The Callahans talked over each other as they berated Thea’s family.“Enough,” Lex announced, finally stopping the
Tommy was the eldest grandson in the family. That was why everybody spoke up for him when he was attacked.In the heat of the moment, James became the public enemy, and so did Benjamin’s family.Once again, Thea was the target of the ugliest insults.There were requests for Lex to revoke Benjamin’s shares, too.Tommy was elated with all these people on his side.He looked at James with an expression that said, ‘You’re just a nobody in the Callahan family. Hitting me was the riskiest move you could make.’Lex’s face was colored with rage. He was upset about the drama that unfolded during an important family meeting.Gladys slapped James on his head before he could say anything. “You b*stard, kneel down right now.”To their surprise, James raised his leg and gave Tommy a solid kick in the gut. It sent him two meters away, crashing into the couch that made him cry in pain.“James…” Thea was getting scared now.She wanted to kneel and apologize right after that, but James grabbed
Nevertheless, James was a Black Dragon. To him, cowering to evil for survival was worse than being dead.Back when he was covered in wounds, almost defeated by the enemy, he did not kneel.When he married Thea and became the son-in-law of the Callahan family, he swore to never let Thea feel sad again.“He was the one who insulted Thea, so he should be apologizing,” James said while pointing at Tommy. “Thea had nothing to do with Alex. Alex only chose to work with the Celestial Group because he owes me a favor for saving his life on the battlefield.”James wanted to shield Thea from the insults, but he could not let them know his real identity.Everybody was shocked to learn the truth.James continued, “If you want an invitation to the Blithe King’s coronation ceremony, I can get one. However, I hope you will stop insulting Thea. Let’s go, Thea.”After that, he left with Thea’s hand in his, not even looking back.He knew as long as Thea was here, she would continue being the pun
Outside the Callahan mansion.“Enough.”Thea pulled away from James’s grip and stared him in the eyes. “James, are you done throwing your fit? This is my family. If my grandpa wants you to kneel, just do it. Why are you being so stubborn?”“Thea, I…”“Go.”Thea turned and walked back into the mansion without another word.James was dumbfounded. He was the Black Dragon. This was not something that should happen to him.However, for Thea’s sake, he chose to swallow all of it.He knew Thea valued her family above everything else. That was why he did not run after her when she left. Instead, he waited outside.He sat on the stairs outside the entrance, lighting a cigarette and taking out his phone. He made a call to Henry. “I want to meet the Blithe King.”The most he could do now was to get Thea an invitation.Only by doing so could he help to raise the Callahans’ social status and make Thea happy.Soon, Henry called back. “James, the appointment is made. The Blithe King wants
Although he was at the same level as the Blithe King, James never took him seriously.The same went for the four other commanders-in-chief.“Hold on.” The Blithe King stopped him from leaving.“Huh?” James looked back. “Anything else?”“Trent was my subordinate.” The Blithe King was quite angry. The murderer of his former subordinate did not even give him an excuse as to why he was killed.“So what?” James only had apathy.“Mind explaining why?”“I told you, he deserved it. Also, I’m not begging you for an invitation. You can choose not to give me one.”James left.A man walked out of the dark after James was out of sight.“He really doesn’t give a damn about you.”The Blithe King laughed it off, and said, “That’s how he is. He wouldn’t act any different even if Jesus came to Earth. Let this go. Trent deserved his death. You, go deliver an invitation to the Callahans.”The man felt reluctant and asked, “Sir, you’re letting him go just like this?”The Blithe King replied, “
James returned home. Before he could exit the elevator, his phone rang. It was Henry.“James, news from the Blithe King. He sent his men to deliver the Callahans their invitation.”“Okay, got it.”James hung up.He knocked on the door only to be greeted by Alyssa Myers, David’s wife. “Pathetic loser, are you not embarrassed enough to still come home—”James walked past her, entering the house. As soon as he saw Thea on the couch, a smile bloomed across his face. “Thea, I already got people to send us an invitation.”Thea was in disbelief, as she asked, “Those are men from the Western Border Patrol. How did you get those guys?”James laughed. “Did you forget that I was a soldier? I have some connections in the military higher-ups.”“But your resume said you served in the Southern Plains. What does the South have to do with the army at the West?”James explained, “We aren’t related directly, but my ex-superior has ties with a big shot at the western border. Anyways, I managed to
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