Pallet Town was a big city near the border of the Southern Plains. Many reporters gathered in front of the consulate general of Pallet Town. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is the consulate general of Pallet Town. News about the developments at the Southern Plains border has been circulating for the past few days. There were also rumors that the commander-in-chief of the Black Dragon army, the Black Dragon himself, has died on the battlefield after a fierce battle against the hundred-thousand-strong army of the twenty-eight-nations. The generals of the twenty-eight nations were rumored to have been taken captive.” “What’s the truth of the situation? Let’s wait patiently for the general’s arrival…” At that moment, a convoy stopped in front of the consulate general. Levi got off the convoy. Following that, fully-armed soldiers escorting the generals of the twenty-eight-nations appeared. The generals were forced to kneel with a gun pressed against the back of their heads. The
The nation observed ten minutes of silence to honor the Black Dragon, the God of War. After informing the press of the circumstances surrounding the Black Dragon’s death, Levi shooed the reporters away. After all, what he was about to do next was not suitable for television broadcasts. Levi entered the consulate general. Envoys of the twenty-eight-nations were here for the negotiations. After Levi walked in, a few soldiers carried the still unconscious, badly injured Henry in. Levi cut to the chase and spoke in a firm voice, “In accordance with international practices, you’ll have to pay a ransom for every prisoner of war. A million for each common soldier, ten billion for a general, and five billion for a lieutenant, and since you’ve killed our commander-in-chief, we’ll increase the price tenfold. We request that you pay up immediately. Otherwise, they will be executed this instant.” Levi revealed their demands. Enraged, the envoys stood up. “No way.” “Levi, you’re t
The Callahans gathered. “Thea, have you thought of anything yet? The court summon is already here, and the trial will begin tomorrow morning. The Xenoses are getting the money back via legal means.” David wore a worried expression. Thea had been out for the whole day. He wondered if she had gotten the money. Thea’s face was pale. Her exquisite face was devoid of emotions. Like an emotionless robot, she sat there without moving. Slam! At that moment, the Callahans’ front door was kicked open. Maximus along with his men stormed into the house. Appalled, the Callahans stood up. Maximus brought his men in and sat on the sofa. Meanwhile, the Callahans stood by the side with horrified expressions. Maximus glanced at them and said with a mischievous grin, “Have you prepared the money?” Thud! David knelt on the floor immediately and pleaded, “Please, give me a few more days! My sister has been trying to get the money by sleeping with rich men. I’ll have the money read
Thea wanted to bid James goodbye. However, she could not bring herself to do so. Now, she had to stay with Zavier and wait till a later time to explain things to James. She had no other option. Otherwise, her brother’s life would be in peril, and her family would face destruction. James, on the other hand, did not know what was happening in Cansington. He did not think much about it either. He could not leave as he needed to stay by Henry’s side to monitor his condition. Thea called Zavier. At the Watsons’ villa in Goodview Villa District, Thea was sitting on the sofa. Before her meeting with Zavier, she had gone home to put on makeup and change into a white, revealing slip dress. The smooth and fair skin of her neck and arms was exposed for all to see. Meanwhile, Zavier sat by the side and scrutinized her. Wearing a satisfied look, he scanned her from head to toe. ‘Perfect… She’s a flawless woman.’ “Think carefully, Thea. I’m not the one forcing you into this
“Understood.” His men went to the basement and brought the badly injured David up. Zavier stood up and said, “You may get the money from the Watsons’ residence. I’ll take him from here. I hope that’s fine with you.” “Not a problem. I trust you.” “Need an IOU?” Maximus handed an IOU to Zavier. Zavier then handed it to Thea. Thea said gratefully, “T-Thank you.” Zavier lightly waved. “Drop the formalities. We’re gonna be family soon. Quick, bring your brother to the hospital. I’ll be making the arrangements. Let’s get engaged tomorrow.” “Ah? S-So soon?” Thea was stunned. She then said, “B-But, I haven’t divorced James yet.” Zavier smiled. “It’s alright. You can divorce him after we get engaged.” Zavier wanted to tell her that James was the Black Dragon and had died on the battlefield at Mt. Thunder Pass. However, after brief contemplation, he chose to remain silent. Thea would soon be his woman. He did not want her to feel miserable. Thea fell silent. After a l
Something must have happened in Cansington. “Watch Henry closely,” James instructed. Saying that, he left the room. In the corridor, he lit a cigarette and called Thea. It was seven in the morning. Thea had woken up early and gone to the Watsons’ villa. She was dressed in a white wedding dress. A make-up artist was applying make-up on her. Her phone rang. Seeing that it was James, she froze. Should she answer the call? What would she say to him? After momentarily freezing, she picked up the phone. “What’s wrong, Thea? I was really tired last night. I slept immediately upon returning to the hotel. I didn’t know you called.” James’ voice came from the phone. Thea was at a loss. She took a deep breath and said, “I-It’s nothing. I wish you the best at work.” Saying that, she hung up the phone. James was puzzled. Nothing? Something was wrong with her tone. At that moment, his phone rang. It was Xara. He answered the call. “What’s wrong?” “Whew!” Aft
Seeing James get off the plane alongside an unconscious Henry, the Blithe King momentarily froze. Then, he walked over to them and hugged James. “I knew you’d be alright. You scared me. I thought you died at Mt. Thunder Pass.” James smiled slightly and said, “I’m still young. Besides, I have such a beautiful wife waiting for me at home. How could I die so easily?” “Still have time for jokes? I heard your wife’s getting engaged to someone else.” Hearing this, James’ face darkened. The Blithe King hurriedly changed the subject, “What happened to Black Shadow?” James replied, “He got into an accident. Bring him to the military hospital immediately and have men watch over him round the clock. Notify me if anything happens.” “Understood.” The Blithe King nodded and immediately ordered, “Send the Black Shadow General to the military hospital now.” Saying that, he put his arms around James’ shoulder. “What happened exactly? Why would you go to Mt. Thunder Pass after arrivi
The Watsons were in a festive mood. Though they were the representative of North Cansington in the Five Provinces Business Alliance, they always kept a low profile. The moment they chose to be known, they would shock all of Cansington. Rows after rows of luxury cars were parked outside of the Watsons’ villa. None of them were worth less than five million dollars. Moreover, those cars were at the bottom rung. There were innumerable luxury cars worth tens of millions. All kinds of bigwigs had come to congratulate Zavier and Thea on their marriage. At the foyer of the villa… Each floor of the villa was at least two thousand square meters. There was a stage in the middle of the foyer. Under the stage, many people from the business world gathered. Some of them were even from the political realm. Under their watchful gaze, Zavier walked in with Thea, hand-in-hand. Thea was wearing a white wedding dress. It was tailor-made for her. There were even shining diamonds on it.
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