James became anxious.Walking on the bustling street and looking at the busy crowd, he was filled with worry.The city was prosperous, but he did not know anyone.He missed his home.He missed the Chaos District. He wanted to go back to the Chaos.However, he knew he could not leave.“The academy is accepting disciples.”Walking on the street, James heard the conversation of the living beings beside him.At once, he knew where to go.He knew about the academy.Among the Endlos’ Nine Districts, based on strength, from the weakest to strongest, were Hazeaf District, Theos District, Welkin District, Verde District, Sky District, Kapron District, Sirius District, Presta District, and Aeternus District.The name of the academy was Verde Academy. It was located in the Verde District. It was the most powerful sect in the Verde District.James had seen a few records of the Endlos’ Nine Districts before. Thus, he knew a few sects in the Endlos’ Nine Districts. Among the many sects,
Among the four disciples, one was resting his head on the table listlessly, another was leaning against the wall in a daze, and two girls were handing out flyers.Upon hearing James’ voice, the two boys became full of spirit. The two girls also appeared before James.Before James could react, he was pressed onto a chair.“Please have a spiritual fruit.”“Here’s some wine.”The girls and boys tried to curry favor with James.James was suddenly presented with many things.He was confused.“Fellow cultivator, this is the Tempris House of the Verde Academy. Heed my advice. Don’t join the Tempris House. Even though you won’t need to go through an examination to join the Tempris House…”There were living beings passing by.However, before the living being finished speaking, he was scared away by a man.James was puzzled.What was wrong with the Tempris House? Did something happen?The actions of the Verde Academy’s disciples before him were strange. James grew suspicious and sto
The four disciples departed contentedly. As for James, he kept a certain distance from the elder. He could not shake the persistent feeling that something was wrong.“Who are you?” James looked at the elder puzzledly.“Ahem.” The elder straightened his posture, cleared his throat, and said solemnly, “Young man, listen carefully. I am the Head of Tempris House at the Verde Academy and one of the top ten powerhouses of the academy. I place third amongst these ten powerhouses. “So, are you impressed?” He gazed at James, his old face lighting up with a bright smile. James attempted to gauge the elder’s cultivation rank, but it seemed the latter had mastered a technique to obscure his aura. James could not ascertain his exact cultivation base. Nonetheless, being ranked third in the Verde Academy was sufficient to denote his formidable abilities. At the very least, he must have reached the Late Boundless Rank of the Caelum Acme Rank.“Beginning today, you’ll be a disciple of the Tem
There were a million graves on this spiritual mountain, rendering it a dense expanse that looked somewhat terrifying. James looked at the Head of Tempris House in confusion.“I killed them,” said the Head of Tempris House. He gazed at James. Right then, his weathered face carried a hint of sorrow, and in that fleeting instant, he seemed to have aged significantly.“What happened?” James inquired, puzzled.“They made a mistake,” the Head of Tempris House began.“Does making a mistake mean they have to die?” James asked, his gaze fixed upon the myriad of graves ahead. “It’s impossible that such a large number of living beings could all have made mistakes.”However, the Head of Tempris House remained reticent. In a blink, he disappeared from James’ view. Filled with uncertainty, James also left the location, proceeding to explore other areas within the Tempris House.Still, the expansive Tempris House exuded an air of serenity. While the Tempris House should have accommodated thousa
James could not help but inquire, “What mistake did the senior disciple of the Tempris House make that led the Head of Tempris House to take such drastic measures? Why did he go so far as to wage a war and even kill a million disciples who pleaded for mercy at the Tempris House?” “Ah,” Xenia let out a soft sigh. She refrained from delving into the specifics of the senior disciple’s mistake. “After that incident, the master was labeled as a demon, leading to a steady exodus of disciples. Many either left the academy altogether or joined other houses. As news of this incident spread, no living being was willing to join the Tempris House anymore. Despite the favorable treatment its disciples received, no one was willing to sign up,” she continued. Hearing this, James seemed to have grasped the situation.“Considering all of this information, do you still intend to join the Tempris House?” Xenia gazed at him and said, “If you’re not inclined, no one will force you, including the maste
On the spiritual mountain, James was meditating in seclusion in a time formation. The Acmean Berry drifted before him, radiating formidable energy. As James entered the state of cultivation, he sensed that he was standing on the brink of a breakthrough to the Terra Acme Rank. However, due to his prior experience with the Boundless, he knew how to manage it and suppress his cultivation rank. He forcefully restrained his cultivation rank, halting his advancement into the Terra Acme Rank. Meanwhile, he absorbed the energy of the Acmean Berry. He took care not to absorb too much at once, fearing a loss of control that could lead to an instant breakthrough. Instead, he cautiously absorbed the energy, steadily enhancing his own Path power. While his progress remained gradual, given his current stage, even a minor increase in power could result in a breakthrough. He persisted in maintaining this restraint. Soon, he reached a juncture where his strength could no longer progress. If he pe
“Yeah.” James gazed at Wael and nodded lightly, saying, “This place is quite nice. I get to cultivate without any disturbance.”Wael scrutinized James. James was not concealing his aura, so Wael could easily sense James’ realm and the strength of his power. He nodded in satisfaction.“Your strength is quite impressive.”“You have overestimated me,” James replied modestly.Indeed, his strength was commendable, but in the vast Endlos’ Nine Districts, it did not count for much. He needed to reach the Boundless of the Terra Acme Rank and even the Caelum Acme Rank before he could be considered a powerhouse. Furthermore, he needed to break through in the Omniscience Path and reach the Tenth Stage. However, that was a monumental task. As far as James knew, no one in the Chaos District had reached the Tenth Stage.“By the way,” Wael remembered something and said, “There’s a peculiar stone in the secluded mountains behind the Tempris House. It can suppress cultivation ranks and accelerate
James did not deliberately conceal his aura. The middle-aged man in front of the main hall instantly discerned James’ cultivation rank. He was amazed when he sensed that James’ was on the Eternal Boundless Supreme Path.“Wael, where did you find this treasure?” The middle-aged man before him was also a powerhouse from Verde Academy. Although he was not the head of another house, he held the position of an elder within the academy.“I want to meet Sir Lothar,” Wael said, pulling James along as they headed towards the main hall.The middle-aged man did not block their way, instead, he made room for them to pass. As Wael entered the main hall, he found it vacant. Clearing his throat, he called out, “Sir Lothar, I request an audience.” His voice reverberated throughout the spiritual mountain.Swoosh!A beam of white light descended from the sky, settling on the main hall and manifesting as an elderly man with white hair and an otherworldly aura. Clad in a white robe, the old man radia
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