Doom City was a core city of the Doom Race. It was close to Mount Chaos. Though there was time left until the gathering, many powerful individuals had already arrived here to wait for the gathering’s commencement. Among them were well-known fighters and distinguished prodigies. Some were unknown in the Greater Realms and wanted to spread their fame far and wide. The individuals on the Chaos Gold Ranking were of particular interest to the crowd. Number one on the list was Deshawn Yansh, a mysterious person whose appearance was unknown. No one knew what race he was, and he had not emerged in the Greater Realms for a very long time now. Those who had seen his face were now corpses. The Dooms occupy the second and third spot on the ranking, and rumors say that they had crossed into the Acme Rank. As for the spots further back, they have been occupied by the other races.The reward of this gathering was the Chaos Sacred Lotus. The Chaos Sacred Lotus was especially alluring to the Quasi A
As James and Yemima arrived at the place, the living beings there immediately made way for them.“That’s Wyot Dalibor.”“I heard he was imprisoned for some time and only recently returned here. However, he only remained on Mount Doom. Rumors say he has already crossed into the Quasi Acme Rank.”“Huh… Interesting…”“The gathering is gonna be fun.”Many whispered among themselves.James and Yemima entered the tavern and headed straight toward the ninth floor.Soon, they arrived on the ninth floor.The ninth floor was vast.There were only two people there—Deshawn Yansh sitting by the window and a woman sitting in the corner.The woman was dressed in a black dress, and she was wearing a black veil that covered her face. The veil seemed to be imbued with a mysterious formation, for even James could not pierce through the veil. However, as his gaze met the woman’s, he sensed a familiar sensation. A figure surfaced in his mind.“Is that you, Thea?”James glanced at the woman and
Deshawn looked down on James, or more specifically, Wyot. He agreed to meet Wyot because he was curious about what the legendary Thousand Paths Holy Body looked like and was eager to fight him. James looked down on him as well. James’s strength was formidable, and his Flame Art’s Three Fire Transformation was terrifying. Even a middle-stage Permanence Acmean was annihilated by him. So, he had no plans of partnering with Deshawn.“I don’t need allies,” James said confidently as well, “I hope you’ll be able to find decent partners. Otherwise, you won’t stand a chance against me in the gathering.”“Huh, interesting!” Deshawn laughed and said, “Looks like you are really different from what the rumors say. You hide your true abilities well. I’m looking forward to fighting you, so don’t let me down!”“Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you.”Hearing this, Yemima rolled her eyes, apparently disgruntled. She had repeatedly reminded James to be conciliatory. Now, both of them were rivals alr
The woman in a black dress seemed to be hesitating. In the meantime, James tried sensing her aura. However, he could not sense anything at all, not even her soul. The woman seemed to never have existed. Though she could be seen by the naked eye, her existence seemed to be void. This happened once before on Planet Desolation when the most powerful individual appeared.A few seconds later, the woman slowly removed her veil. To James’ disappointment, the woman was not Thea. James immediately lost interest in her and stood up to leave. However, the woman was too similar to Thea. So, he asked, “What’s your name?”“Thea.”The woman glanced at James who was disguised as Wyot and spoke in a melodious tone.Hearing this, James shivered.“Thea Callahan?”He asked.Hearing this, the woman glanced at James for a few seconds before shaking her head, “Thea Quynh.”James took a deep breath, and his pounding heart gradually calmed down. Now, he was sure that the woman before him was not Th
Upon arriving at the Greater Realms, James had been searching for Thea. Though the Heaven-Eradicating Sect’s intelligence network was spread throughout the Greater Realms, no news of Thea came. So, he never thought he would meet her in Doom City.He hurriedly grabbed Thea’s arm and turned to leave. This scene was witnessed by many of the Dooms’ guards. Among them were Youri the Great Elder’s spies. Soon, word of this reached Youri’s ears.“Investigate the matter!” Youri ordered, “I demand you to find out that woman’s identity.”“Understood.”…On a spiritual mountain in Doom City…There were countless courtyards in the spiritual mountain, and each of them was protected by a unique Formation. These properties belonged to the Dooms and were opened to the public for rental.James dragged Thea to one of those courtyards. Then, he set up a Formation before pulling her to the bed and pushing her down.In the new world far away, Thea’s body had an unusual reaction.In the room, Thea
“Now, I need Jacopo to stand up against the Omnipotent Lord. At the same time, I have offered guidance to Jabari and others of the Human Race who possess some potential.”…Thea described the situation in the new universe in detail.“Once you’ve thrown the Greater Realms into disarray, and the Ten Great Races are in no position to concern themselves with the Sealed Realm, I will appear and annihilate the Omnipotent Lord and the Watchers who have hidden in the Dark World. Once these troubles are resolved, a new world will be born. Once every universe in the new world merges into one, it will become a world no weaker than the Primordial Realm. That way, the seal will be broken, and this world will emerge once more. By then, the Human Race’s providence will have reached its pinnacle, and many powerful individuals will emerge from among the Human Race.”“How’s your strength recovering? What’s your rank in the Primordial Realm’s age?” James conversed with Thea as he enjoyed the process
“We’ll talk inside.”James said and entered the room.In the room, Yemima sat opposite him.“What’s wrong? Don’t tell me you are jealous.” James smiled mischievously at Yemima.Yemima, on the other hand, reminded him, “I’m just reminding you not to cross the line. Lust will prevent you from accomplishing what’s important. Such events must not be repeated constantly.”Yemima was worried that James would fool around outside and bring home a group of women. If that happened, her status on Mount Doom would diminish. This was not what she or her family desired.“Alright, don’t worry. I know my limits.” James stretched. At that moment, his suppressed urges had been released, and he could not feel any better.“By the way, I plan to find a place and enter a closed-door meditation,” James said.“A closed-door meditation?” Yemima glanced at James and said, “We don’t have much time left till the gathering. You have crossed into the Quasi Acme Rank. In what limited time we have, your rank
Looking at James, she asked, “Where do you plan to enter a closed-door meditation?”“The Red Flame Realm,” James said.“What?! Are you insane?!” Yemima immediately stood up and protested, “You mustn’t go there.”“Why not?” James glanced at Yemima.“Do you really not know or are you just playing dumb?” Yemima glanced at him and said, “The Red Flame Realm has been destroyed long ago. Now, the Red Flame Realm is but a dilapidated universe. In this space, there are countless spatial turbulences. Besides, the energy of Heaven and Earth here has been greatly depleted. This is not the perfect place to cultivate.”James knew this, of course. He knew that the Red Flame Realm was a powerful world in the distant past. The owner of the Red Flame Realm was the Compassionate Path Master. Meanwhile, the vast majority of Ignis James absorbs during cultivation came from the destruction of universes. However, part of them also came from the Red Flame Realm. This Ignis is the Genesis of the realm.
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