The elders of the Daemonium Sect were equivalent to the top of the pyramid in this universe. If the sects or families wanted a stable foothold in this universe, they had to have support.Meanwhile, the elders of the Daemonium Sect were mysterious. Most of the families and sects could not meet them.Now, Herman wanted to invite all powerhouses to his banquet.To the powerhouses, this was an opportunity.All of them prepared gifts, wanting to please James, who was Herman.James did not know how many powerhouses would come. He also had no idea how many powerhouses would bring gifts.Anyway, he had nothing to do now, and the amount of herbs he could get depended on his fortune.Waleria had been watching all his actions.At the apex of the back mountain, James sat on a rock. Deep in thought, he stared at the scenery in the distance with a heavy expression.Swoosh!A ray of black light appeared.Waleria, wearing a black dress, appeared before James. She glanced at him and reminded
James intentionally spread the news that he got injured during the pursuit of the Theos Sect and that he needed rare Empyrean herbs to recover.Thus, most gifts he received during the banquet on Mount Darkwind were Empyrean herbs.“One Caelum Acme-grade herb.”“Five Terra Acme-grade herbs.”“Forty-eight Permanence Acme-grade herbs.”“Three hundred and sixty Quasi Acme-grade herbs.”“One thousand and four hundred Ninth Stair Macrocosm Ancestral God herbs.”Looking at the list, James smiled brightly.He stared at the eye-catching herbs before him before keeping them in the Space Treasure.With these herbs, his blood vein could reach a higher realm. Even though he could not reach the peak, it would be easy to break the seal left by the Blood Ancestral Master.After putting away the herbs, he went to rest happily.Meanwhile, Waleria did not care much about James. Following the departure of the powerhouses, she too left Mount Darkwind quietly. She went to find out the whereabouts
James waited on Mount Darkwind patiently.He waited for three months.Three months later, Waleria returned and appeared before James.For those three months, James had been meditating.Upon sensing Waleria’s aura, he opened his eyes and jumped from the rock. Appearing before Waleria, he asked, “Did you find anything?”Waleria answered, “In the past months, I’ve traveled to a few flourishing planets in this universe. I tried to sense where Yvan was, but I couldn’t sense him.”James no longer wanted to listen to Waleria. He sat down on the rock again.Waleria spoke up, “However, Zeloneth has appeared. He’s in the main hall of Mount Darkwind right now. He claims that Sir Yvan wants to see us and that there’s a huge matter to discuss.”Upon hearing that, James stood up.Waleria glanced at him and said, “It’s the perfect opportunity. Once Zeloneth takes us to Yvan, I will make a move upon seeing the nebula. You need to be careful. Don’t be caught.”James vowed, “Don’t worry. Even
Under Zeloneth’s lead, James and Waleria left Mount Darkwind.They entered the Macrocosm Void. They walked through the void and arrived at a remote planet. The planet was not prosperous. In fact, it was rather average. The Empyrean Spiritual Energy on this planet was faint.“Does the sect leader reside here?” James could not help but ask.Zeloneth explained, “The sect leader is injured, so he’s been recuperating. He doesn’t want any living beings to disturb him. Thus, he chose this planet as it does not have Empyrean Spiritual Energy.”James frowned. There was something odd about this matter.If the sect leader did not want to be disturbed, he could just find a prosperous planet. With the status of the Daemonium Sect’s sect leader, who would dare trouble him?“Let’s go.”Zeloneth stepped forward and entered the planet.Somewhere on the planet was a mountain range.The mountain range was covered in black fog, making the area appear uncanny.There were protective formations sur
Devoid of any emotion, Waleria asked, “You summoned us. What command do you have for us?”The man’s voice rasped as he spoke up, “You were deemed as elders upon entry to our sect. Other elders may not yield, but now, an opportunity has arisen for you to forge your prestige. Seek out the injured member of the Theos Sect, Waleria. Bring her back, alive or dead.”The man gave a task to Waleria and James. “Yes, Master,” Waleria promptly replied. Soon after, the man vanished from the main hall.Zeloneth looked at them as he said, “This is your opportunity. Seize it well. Whether you can establish yourselves in our sect depends on this.”Maintaining a composed demeanor, Waleria asked, “Could you give us any pointers to help track down Waleria from the Theos Sect? Perhaps some general guidance?”Zeloneth gestured casually, conjuring a sigil in his palm, and he said, “All the clues about her are within this sigil.”Waleria accepted the sigil.Subsequently, Zeloneth led them away. Afte
Waleria attacked the formation of the mountain range. Her power was immense, and the force emanating from her palm obliterated the celestial body. Her potent energy kept expanding, reducing everything in its path to rubble. A black palace floated in the starry expanse. This black palace seemed to be forged from black gold, emitting a dark brilliance.“Waleria Zavee, you’ve arrived,” a voice reverberated from deep within the black palace. In the wake of the words, a beam of black light surged forth from its confines. This light converged above, coalescing into the form of a looming shadow.Initially, Waleria did harbor a certain trepidation. After all, Yvan had inflicted severe injuries upon her and nearly succeeded in ending her life. However, as she stood before him, her residual fear seemed to wane. Summoning a violet longsword into her hand, she aimed it at the Black Palace, her voice carrying an icy resolve. “Yvan Xorath, our previous encounter remains unresolved. Today, we wil
The formation emitted an eerie aura, within which Waleria found herself unable to wield her Path power. Her incapacity to utilize her power made her vulnerable even to a Caelum Acme Rank powerhouse, who could now easily kill her.She glanced at James, a hint of guilt on her face, and she said, “I’m sorry to drag you into this.”James wore an equally grave expression as he contemplated his escape. He could not afford to die here. He still had much to accomplish. His loved ones, friends, and wife were all waiting for him in the Chaos District.In an instant, Yvan vanished from his position, reappearing before Waleria. He sealed her cultivation base before she could react, then swiftly moved to seal James as well. With both of them now sealed, the Daemonium Sect’s formation dissolved, revealing numerous powerhouses from the sect within the palace.In the main hall of the palace, James and Waleria sat back-to-back on the ground. Yvan took the forefront, his handsome face graced with a
James refrained from acting rashly.Yvan once again took his seat at the forefront of the main hall. Waleria remained seated on the ground.“How did you uncover our identities?” Waleria inquired.The Deputy Master, Zeloneth, smiled lightly and said, “Initially, we didn’t recognize who you were. It was only when you disappeared for millions of years that Master calculated you’d appear soon. Delaying any further would’ve allowed him to recover from his injuries.“I didn’t realize you had infiltrated this universe as imposters of the Simpson couple.“However, the Simpsons have an old friend who’s still acquainted with Master. I only found out upon informing Master that the couple had actually fallen into the Theos Sect a long time ago.“Still, even if you hadn’t impersonated them here, Master would’ve revealed himself and set you up for the kill. You would’ve been trapped in his formation upon arrival.”“So, that’s how it is.” Waleria realized.James stepped forward and said, “Mas
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