“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.
James had returned from the Southern Plains. After making sure of Henry’s condition in the military region and finding out about Thea and Zavier’s engagement, he hurriedly made his way to the Watsons’ villa. As it was only eleven in the morning, he still had time. Many people had gathered in the courtyard of the Watsons’ villa, and they were in a festive mood. James’ appearance attracted the crowd’s attention. “Isn’t that Thea’s husband, James?” “Why is he here?” “Didn’t he divorce Thea?” “He’s probably here to get some money out of Zavier.” They covertly discussed. Wearing a surly expression, James walked toward the front door. A few security guards immediately blocked his path. One of them took an electric baton out and pointed it at James. He barked, “Hey, do you know where you are? What makes you think you can enter as you please? Get lost!” James looked at the security guard. His gaze was fierce. The security guard felt as if he was being stared down by a
Thea opened and shut her mouth. She did not expect James to return so soon. She did not foresee this scenario. Her cheeks were red. She felt ashamed. Even though she had not divorced James, she was now getting engaged to another man. She looked at Zavier pleadingly. “M-Mr. Watson, could we postpone the engagement? I’d like to properly divorce James before marrying you.” Zavier’s face darkened. He said coldly, “What do you mean by this, Thea Callahan?” “I…” Thea was at a loss for words. James was below the stage, staring at Thea, who was wearing a white wedding dress. He uttered word by word, “Thea, I won’t force you to do anything. However, you and I are still husband and wife. We’re not even divorced, yet you’re already getting engaged to another man. What do you take me for?” Even though James knew Thea was forced to do this, he was nonetheless aggrieved. All this while, he had been working tirelessly to stay by Thea’s side. Now, she was getting engaged to ano
Zavier collapsed. Thump! A loud sound came from the stage. Everyone was dumbfounded. “James…” A cold voice came. Gavin, who was in a suit, headed toward James. Enraged, he glared at James. James returned the glare. “Hmph.” James turned to leave. “Stop him!” Gavin roared. In an instant, a dozen security guards surrounded James. There were even members of the police force among them. They blocked James’ path. “Standing in my way?” James’ face darkened. “Let go of Thea, you trash!” Gladys exclaimed. “Haven’t you brought enough shame to us already? Get out of my sight this instant!” James paid no attention to her. Seeing the number of security guards and police, Thea was worried. She gripped James’ hand and whispered, “Y-You should leave, James. They’re rich and powerful. There’s no way you can beat them.” “Leave?” James looked at her and said, “Leave my wife behind?” “I…” Thea’s voice trembled. She did not expect things to turn out this way. G
The police were dumbstruck by the scene. “W-What power!” “The stage collapsed with a single stomp?” While the police were rooted in their spots, James got off the stage and approached Gavin. He grabbed him by the collar and inserted a few silver needles into his body. Gavin immediately collapsed to the floor. His body fell limp. He could not even utter a single word. “Gavin, if you wish to live, beg for forgiveness at the Callahans’ villa. Otherwise, you’ll be dead in three days.” Saying that, James grabbed Thea and turned to leave. No one stopped him. After all, Zavier was lying beside the collapsed stage like a dead dog. Meanwhile, Gavin was on the floor too. His veins could be seen, and he wore a painful expression. His face was contorted with rage. He wanted to speak but could not even utter a single word. The grand engagement ceremony had turned into a fiasco because of James’ appearance. Everyone was puzzled. How did the useless, good-for-nothing James p
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