James wanted to recruit more powerhouses to assist Sienna and increase their chances of success.Riding on Quiomars, James returned to the Ecclesiastical Restricted Zone.In the past, Mateo had set up a powerful formation to trap an Acmean in a dangerous battlefield within the Ecclesiastical Restricted Zone. The formation was cracked during the fight against the Acmean, and its strength had drastically weakened over time. Although it was damaged and weakened, the formation was still capable of trapping and killing a powerful Acmean. After Lord Samsong stumbled into the formation, he was unable to easily escape it.James appeared in the central region of the Ecclesiastical Restricted Zone, which was an island. He stood on the top of a spiritual mountain and looked at the shattered formation in the distance. He saw Lord Samsong resisting the formation’s remaining strength. What’s more, an Acmean’s soul was lingering within the formation.Even though he was dead, he still possessed te
Quiomars’ attacks were too fast.Moreover, Lord Samsong had endured constant torture in the formation, throwing him off mentally. As a result, he could not detect Quiomars. Thus, he had no idea who or what was sneaking up on him.After sustaining such a grievous injury, he could feel his life force slowly seeping away. He used whatever strength he had to stay awake, but it took a massive toll on him. For now, he could still hang on. However, despite being a Ninth Stage Lord, he would eventually die in the formation if he could not escape his predicamenr. After Quiomars struck, the lingering souls in the formation emerged. They turned into black mist and surrounded Lord Samsong. Their sinister power began to corrode Lord Samsong’s body and soul. Already critically injured, Lord Samsong could not continue to endure even more damage.He sensed his soul slowly fading away.Lord Samsong cursed. “Damn it!!!”Summoning his remaining power, he blasted away the lingering souls. Just this
As long as James could help him escape, Lord Samsong was willing to give him anything. James taunted him. “Do you remember taking away the Light of Acme and leaving me to face the powerful beast alone? I went through hell to kill that beast.”Lord Samsong hurriedly explained himself, “You’ve got it all wrong! I actually wanted to go back to save you, but I got trapped in a dangerous place and couldn’t escape. If I could leave, I would’ve definitely gone back and helped you kill that beast.”James did not believe a word from Lord Samsong’s mouth. He spoke nonchalantly, “I’m giving you two options.”“What are they?” Lord Samsong looked at James.James said, “I’ll leave you to fend for yourself. In your current state, there’s no way you can escape this place.”Lord Samsong hurriedly asked, “What’s the second option?”James replied, “Submit to me and obey my orders. If you betray me, don’t expect a single shred of mercy.”“I…” Lord Samsong hesitated conflictingly. He was a Ninth Sta
Samsong was shocked by how James effortlessly obliterated the lingering souls. He obediently followed behind James. What surprised him more was that the terrifying formation had instantly lost all its power.He followed James out of the Ecclesiastical Restricted Zone and emerged completely unscathed.After they left, Samsong looked at James in shock and asked him, “W-Who exactly are you?”Samsong was Triple Star Welkin’s ruler and was familiar with almost every powerhouse in the Dark World. However, he had never seen James before. The strength that James displayed was terrifying and even he could not help but be taken aback by it.James replied briskly, “You’ll find out in due time.”Since James did not elaborate, Samsong was not willing to press further. He changed the subject and asked respectfully, “Where are we going next, Lord James?”“We’re heading to the Malevolent Land,” James replied, then patted Quiomars and said, “Let’s go.”Quiomars leaped into the sky and galloped t
James also wanted to find the remaining Universe Seeds in the Chaos, induce their formation and fuse together more of these universes.“Who could have done this?”James could not figure out who had facilitated the fusion of the twelve universes during his absence. There was only one person he could think of that was capable of merging the twelve universes—the former Lord of the First Universe, the Omnipotent Lord. Apart from him, no one else in the twelve universes had the authority to summon the twelve universes’ powerhouses and carry out the merging of the twelve universes.Although James had his suspicions, he was not completely sure it was the Omnipotent Lord. He would have to look for answers to his question. James quickly located the region that used to be part of the Twelfth Universe. He took a step forward and swiftly traversed the void. The next moment, he had already arrived at his destination.James entered the region that used to be the Human Race’s Divine Dimension in
This confirmed James’ earlier suspicions about the Lord of the First Universe being the one who united all the universes. Now that man was known as the Omnipotent Lord of the First District.Jacopo continued to explain, “The Omnipotent Lord led the fusion of the universes. After the merge, he divided the new universe into twelve districts according to the territory previously encompassed by each universe.“Each district has a District Leader who manages the area. Meanwhile, the Omnipotent Lord became the Lord of this new universe and oversees all twelve districts.“Initially, many Universe Lords opposed the Omnipotent Lord’s suggestion to merge the universes. However, he dealt with them ruthlessly and those who opposed him were brutally eliminated. After several Macrocosm Ancestral Gods died at his hands, no one else dared to go against him.”Jacopo explained how the new universe came to be.“In that case, who is the Twelfth District’s Leader?”Jacopo said, “It’s someone sent fro
James said, “Yukia is Thea.”“...”The crowded hall fell silent.Jacopo, Xainte, and Winnie blurted out in unison, “Yukia’s our mom?”James rubbed his forehead and said, “How can I explain this? Basically, the Dark World used to be known as the Primordial Realm. However, it was only one part of the Greater Realms. During the Primordial Realm Era, the Human Race had countless powerhouses. Yukia, who you currently know as Thea, was the Human Race’s matron during that time...”James began to recount the things he had learned about the Primordial Realm Era.“During the great war between the various races, all the powerful humans perished. Only Thea had escaped by utilizing a potent Supernatural Power, Golden Shell, and survived. Later, she disguised herself as Yukia and hid herself in the Dark World.“The other races knew that Thea had survived, so they left behind Watchers to monitor the Dark World and find her.“Worried that she’d be found and killed, Thea made a clone of herself
In the past, every universe occupied a vast amount of space. Now that they had been merged, the resultant universe spanned a far larger area.It was impossible for an ordinary cultivator to travel through even just one district. However, it was not a problem for James. He could ignore the existence of time and traverse through districts effortlessly. James’ traveling speed had already surpassed the limits of time. He could reach the First District quickly. Although it seemed like an instant to him, a long time had actually elapsed.A man riding a cow quickly traveled through the First District and soon arrived near the Ancestral Holy Site. The Omnipotent Lord had already become the Lord of the new universe, and his residence, the Ancestral Holy Site, overflowed with the new universe’s luck.The Ancestral Holy Site was heavily guarded by numerous powerhouses. As soon as James approached the Ancestral Holy Site, he sensed several powerful auras indicating the strength of at least a Ni
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