Upon reaching a second new Chaotic Void, James used his sword to strike the void again. The damage that James had dealt to the surrounding Chaotic Void would help to conceal his tracks. Then, he opened several void passages simultaneously and escaped through one of them. At the same time, Qimat and his men were using all means possible to track James down. At first, they could still detect a faint trace of James’ presence and move between the Chaotic Voids by following it. However, as James gradually got further away from his pursuers, Qimat and his men completely lost track of the man eventually. “Damn it!” A rough, angry voice echoed through the Chaotic Void. “The members of the Heaven-Eradicating Sect managed to get away! We didnʼt even manage to catch that b*stard from the Human Race!” Qimatʼs face was red with rage. ‘How do I explain this to Mr. Youri…’ Qimat thought. … James went on jumping through different Chaotic Voids for quite some time. At some point,
Youri could not seem to think of anyone among the Dooms who would teach humans the cultivation method for Chaos Power. “Sir Youri, what should we do now?” Qimat asked. Youri said in a low voice, “Spread the word. Warn the Great Races of the Greater Realms about the Heaven-Eradicating Sect and inform them about Madam Thea. There must be a reason why she’s made an appearance in the Greater Realms. We must find out more about the Human Raceʼs subsequent plans.” “Also, contact the Watchers of the Primordial Realm. I want to know the latest progress on the sealing of the Human Raceʼs new universe.” “Understood.” Qimat gave a slight nod. “I will share the images of what happened when we attacked the Heaven-Eradicating Sect members with the other races. Hopefully, we can gain more information by using their help.” Then, Qimat bowed and excused himself. After Qimat left, Youri sat down on a nearby chair and fell into deep thought. His brows drew together in a deep frown. After
The Dooms had been checking James’ whereabouts occasionally. However, they were only aware that James was currently staying in the Angels’ territory. They had no idea that the man had temporarily left the place at some point. ‘My hunch was correct. I did well by rushing back here as soon as my conditions were stabilized. ‘It would have taken too long if I were to spend more time on healing my injuries. The Dooms, in particular, Youri, might have caught on by then. With his years of experience and knowledge, he would have grown suspicious of me if he knew I was missing.’ James thought. James felt a small sense of relief after meeting with the envoy. However, he didnʼt follow the man and left for the Doomsʼ homeland right away. After the envoy left, James turned his eyes to Jethro, who remained seated not far away. James bowed slightly to him and exited the room as well. Leilani appeared in the main hall just then. “Father.” “Mhm.” Jethro gave a slight nod. Then, he let o
“I’ll do my best to complete the task, Sir Youri.” Jamesʼ eyes shone with fierce determination. Youri gave his instructions. “Bring some of our best men and meet with the members of the other races. I need you to acquire the keys to undo the formation cast over the sanctuary located within the Cloud Raceʼs lands.”A small frown creased James’ forehead. “Sir, the humans have one of the keys now. Even if we manage to collect all the other keys, we wonʼt be able to undo the formation and release Soren Plamen without the last key.” Youri explained, “I’ve already sent out news about the humans to the others. With the help of so many different races in the Greater Realms, it’ll only be a matter of time before the humans are found. So, leave that part of the matter to me. You just have to focus on collecting all the other tokens and bringing them back safely.” “Understood.” James was about to turn and leave when he paused in his tracks. He asked, “Sir Youri, I think itʼs probably bet
After leaving the Doom Raceʼs territory, James activated the sigil that he had left with Thea. A short while later, he could hear Theaʼs voice in his head. “James? What’s the matter? Did something happen?” “Thea, the Dooms have informed all the other races about us. Almost everyone is aware of the fact that you’re still alive. The Dooms are using the connections and resources from the other races to search for you and the Heaven-Eradicating Sect members.” James continued, “You must stay off their radar for the time being. You should look for universes that are mostly uninhibited and hide there. If itʼs possible, you should leave the Greater Realms and head to the Primordial Realm for now.” James was worried that Thea and the Heaven-Eradicating Sect members might be found by their enemies soon. In their current situation, there was almost nothing James could do if they were to fall into the hands of their enemies. “I canʼt,” Thea explained, “They’ve sealed the district where
James entered the Ursa Universe the next instant. With every step, James glided swiftly and smoothly through several galaxies. Soon enough, he reached his destination, the Ursa Realm. In a flash, James found the entrance to the Ursa Raceʼs Headquarters. The Ursas had an astonishingly large headquarters as their people had chosen to build it in a mountainous area. James could see several spiritual mountains from where he was standing. A gigantic stone tablet was erected right beside the entrance to the headquarters. The word “Ursa” was carved on the tablet in an archaic script. James studied the word on the tablet for a bit. Then, he called out loud, “The Great Elder of the Doom Race, Wyot Dalibor, is here to meet the Ursas!” Jamesʼ low voice echoed through the Ursa Raceʼs Headquarters almost instantaneously. At the main hall inside the Ursa Raceʼs Headquarters, multiple light beams were shot down from the sky simultaneously onto the floor. A person could be seen stepping
James had no intention of getting into any fights with the Ursas. He quickly implied that he was only there to carry out Youriʼs orders. “Besides…” James went on, “All of you must have received the news from the Dooms. Madam Thea of the Human Race is still alive. What’s more, that mysterious human has also been making frequent appearances during recent battles. Humans have begun to take action. Our Patriarch, Sir Youri, has only very little time left.” “It’s very important that Sir Youri obtain the Blithe Omniscience and achieve the Caelum Acme Rank as soon as possible. Once Sir Youri has reached that rank, heʼll be able to keep those of the Human Race in check and buy more time for all the other races.” “However, if the humans managed to rise and gain power again, we would definitely have to suffer their wrath for what had happened in the past. I wonder if the Ursas will be able to stand a chance against the humans when that happens.” James calmly laid out the facts for them
“That’s right.” Gaerel looked at him. “The Path of Heavenly Awakening has existed since the Sky Burial Age. Also, the entrance to this mysterious realm is guarded by the Ursas.” James’ eyes widened.‘Who would have thought that it was actually the Ursas who were guarding this mysterious, legendary realm?!’ he thought. James asked in a slightly raised voice, “In that case, might I ask how many of your people have managed to pass the Path of Heavenly Awakening so far?” Gaerel gave a small sigh as he shook his head. “There are nine trials on the Path of Heavenly Awakening. Since a long time ago, we have been sending the gifted ones from our race into the realm. Sadly, none of them has ever made it to the ninth trial.” His explanation further piqued James’ interest. “Alright. I agree to your terms. It doesnʼt matter if I fail. I would really like to enter the Path of Heavenly Awakening and see what this mysterious realm is all about myself.” Gaerel gazed at the man before hi
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