Thea wanted to help James fight, but she could not defeat even one of the patriarchs present with her current strength, let alone Xezal.After some time, James’ injuries had recovered.“Thea, is the Ursas’ founder still alive?” James turned to Thea beside him.Xezal’s words made him worried.Thea shook her head lightly and said, “I’m not sure. I’ve never heard of the Ursa’s founder before.”James’ brows furrowed at her response.Xezal was a rather serious person and must have been telling the truth.James pondered, ‘Could the Ursa’s founder really still be alive? Is he a Caelum Acmean by any chance?’Meanwhile, Xezal had returned to the group of powerhouses.Gaerel quickly approached her, clasped his hands, and said, “Thanks for saving me, Xezal. If you didn’t step in, I would’ve been severely injured or might have even lost my life.”Xezal responded, “James’ formation will not be easy to deal with. I’ve forcefully entered the Caelum Acme Rank but still can’t break it. We d
James activated the formation’s power but failed to kill the powerhouses.Although the powerhouse survived, they were terrified and did not dare to act recklessly.Their battle temporarily came to a stalemate.Since the group of powerhouses were not taking any action, James did the same. He began to heal his wounds wholeheartedly. James was severely injured and wanted to continue healing his wounds so he could continue fighting them.Meanwhile, Xezal’s main body, somewhere in the Greater Realms, gradually stood up. Her body emitted a white light, making her look like an ethereal being.She stood up and stepped forward. Suddenly, she vanished and reappeared outside the Heaven-Eradicating Sect’s hideout.Xezal looked at the mountains ahead and pointed her finger forward. A powerful force emerged from her fingertip and shattered the protective formation that Thea had previously set up for them.The senior authorities of the Heaven-Eradicating Sect were immediately alarmed and qui
Thea asked worriedly, “But are we capable of safely escaping with Soren?”The power of James’ formation was limited, and he could not kill the group of powerhouses with Xezal protecting them.Thea could sense that Xezal was not using her full strength to break the formation. A Caelum Acmean like her would not be stopped so easily by James’ formation.“We can only take one step at a time.”James did not have much confidence either.Now, he could only wait to see what happens next. He would do his best to hold back the group of powerhouses if they chose to unite to break the formation.Since they were not taking action, James continued to heal his wounds while paying attention to the formation trapping Soren.More than half a day had passed, and the formation had dissipated significantly.Meanwhile, an old man dressed in a gray robe suddenly appeared in the Chaos outside the Cloud Universe.The old man had long white hair and a beard. He hovered outside the Cloud Universe and em
The situation was not in their favor.The Cloud Race’s Grand Patriarch, Dalson, had returned from his long absence.Dalson was at the peak of the Terra Acme Rank long ago. After the battle in the Primordial Realm, he disappeared. Rumors spread that he had died. Only the Cloud Race knew he was alive but chose to stay away from the public eye.Now that Dalson had returned, he was much more potent. Xezal did not even compare to him.His half-hearted attacks caused significant damage to the formation that James spent a lot of effort constructing.After the formation was destroyed, James suffered a massive backlash.James looked at Thea and said, “Thea, it’s a choice between me and Soren. One of us will have to be sacrificed. Soren will die if I escape now. But if Soren successfully escapes, I’m going to die.”Thea’s face became solemn.Boom!!!Dalson struck the formation again.His powerful force crashed into the formation, and the cracks on it began to spread out.James spat ou
Thea shouted, “James…”James gradually stood up and waved his hand, interrupting Thea’s words.“As the human race’s matron, you should know the right choice, Thea. You must look at the bigger picture.”Thea was well aware James was right.“Of course, I understand. But I can’t bear to let you go…”Thea choked up while speaking.James waved his hand, and a sigil appeared in front of Thea.“Keep this with you, and activate it when you’re in a desperate situation with no way out.”It was the sigil that Zella had given to him in the Path of Heavenly Awakening.Zella seemed to have gained insight into the future and specifically handed the sigil to him.James wanted to activate it during this battle but felt it was not the right time.The current battle was only related to the Human Race’s survival and was not about the entire Greater Realms’ safety.Zella gained insight into a future event that would impact the Greater Realms and wanted him to use the sigil during that time.Th
James’ words resounded throughout the Cloud Universe.His voice contained terrifying oppression and power, instantly killing a few weaker living beings.Xezal sensed the potent aura inside the formation and spotted James surrounded by white and red flames. Her expression immediately became solemn. “Does he have no regard for his own life? I can’t believe her burned himself to gain power.” Xezal took a deep breath.Swoosh!!!A figure flashed through the air and appeared before her instantly. James raised his long black sword and pointed it at Xezal and the powerhouses behind her.The powerhouses immediately figured out what James had done to enhance his strength.James’ aura was terrifyingly strong, and even Xezal did not compare to him.“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” James’ expression was grim and ferocious.“In the past, all of you joined forces to destroy the Primordial Realm and brutally slaughter humans. Today, you’ll pay for your crimes.”James’ voice
Wyot replied truthfully, “I’ve no idea what you’re talking about. I’ve just escaped from the Heaven-Eradicating Sect. Does this have something to do with the human impersonating me?”“The human impersonating you?” Youri was shocked and immediately let go of Wyot.Wyot looked at Youri and explained, “Yeah. There was a powerhouse from the Human Race that disguised himself as me. He forcibly acquired my memories and soul aura. His plan was to infiltrate our race and provoke a battle between us and the other races.”“What?!!” Youri’s expression immediately changed.“Does that mean you’ve been trapped by the Human Races all this time and just escaped?”“Yeah.” Wyot nodded.He quickly shared everything he knew, especially about James.“Damn it!” Youri’s face bulged with veins, and he tightly clenched his fists. He suddenly disappeared from the main hall and appeared outside the Cloud Universe.Wyot, who was left inside the main hall, glanced at Qimat.He was curious about what James
Under normal circumstances, a cultivator that had reached the late stage of the Terra Acme Rank had exceptional physical strength.However, Gaerel was unable to resist James’ attack, and his physical body was obliterated. Gaerel’s soul frantically fled the area.“Save me, Xezal!”Gaerel’s soul appeared in the distance, and his illusory face was full of horror.Even though Gaerel was already injured, he would have stood a chance against James earlier in the battle. He might have survived if he were to fight with all his strength. Unfortunately, he was no longer a match for the current James.Gaerel felt despair in the face of James.His desperation was similar to when James faced Wynton and Xezal after she had entered the Caelum Acme Rank.“James.”In a flash, Xezal appeared in front of Gaerel’s soul and said, “I’ve warned you not to kill him. You can’t kill any of the powerhouses here.”James replied coldly, “Do you think you still can stop me?”He already burned himself to
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