In that pivotal instant, James’ form mysteriously dissolved from its initial location. Even though Qasim had meticulously arranged the inscriptions to grant him full control over every move made within the battle arena, he found that he could not sense James’ presence.In the short moment of his shock, James inexplicably materialized behind him. With a raised hand, James executed a subtle yet deliberate motion, summoning an immense energy that emerged from the tip of his finger.Qasim was quick to respond, swiftly turning to face James and thrusting his sword forward in a sudden motion. A tangible Sword Energy materialized. The force emanating from James’ fingertip collided with Qasim’s Sword Energy.Boom!The formidable Sword Energy ruptured into fragments. Immediately following the rupture, James materialized before Qasim. He poked his finger at Qasim’s chest, creating a bloody hole as Qasim’s body was pierced and flung by a potent force. Qasim crashed harshly onto the ground
“James is undeniably strong.”“Indeed, his youth belies the astonishing power he wields. A truly remarkable feat.”Beyond the battle arena, many powerhouses had gathered. Many of these powerhouses were renowned figures from all over the Endlos’ Nine Districts. They were able to immediately discern the progression of James’ Cycle of Life. It had grown considerably in a short amount of time. The attainment of such a cultivation rank so rapidly was nothing short of extraordinary.Having departed the battle arena, James reemerged outside its bounds. With a subtle pivot and a gaze cast back toward Qasim, he reminded, “Recall your promise, to assume the role of a mountain patroller within the Tempris House.”James’ words ignited Quasim’s rage which was on the verge of boiling over. However, before he could retaliate, Billy, the Head of Tactir House, intervened. “Once an oath is sworn, you are honor-bound to fulfill it,” warned Billy.“Yes, sir,” Qasim acquiesced, biting back his words. Thus,
“Miss Waleria, don’t be ridiculous. What’s this about a son? I simply wanted to invite you to join Tempris House and become one of its elders,” James explained.“Oh,” Waleria responded, realizing things were different from what she had assumed. She felt a tinge of embarrassment color her cheeks. After a brief moment of hesitation, she continued, “I don’t mind becoming an elder even if only in name, but are there any associated benefits?”“Benefits?” This time, it was James who was taken aback. The esteemed elder of Theos Sect was now inquiring about benefits? Was she lacking treasures?“How about having a child together with me?” James quipped.“Nice try,” Waleria pouted.“Ahem...” The topic of bearing a child together had shaken James. This caused his response to slip out before he could think, prompting him to change the subject. “Considering I’ve protected you before, why not stay at the Tempris House for the time being? Without you, strengthening the house would be a monumentally d
A scene unfolded on the streets, the Grand Sect Elder from Theos Sect was publicly recruiting disciples, specifically for the Tempris House of Verde Academy. This drew the attention of many beings, rapidly amassing a throng that swelled until every conceivable pocket of space was filled. There was not a single empty space around them.However, the majority merely assumed the role of observers, none daring to step forth and actually enroll with House Tempris. This was because the requirements to become a disciple were extremely high. For starters, one first needed to be at least at the Caelum Acme Rank. In some remote corners of the cosmos, the Caelum Acme Rank was an ultimate and unrivaled existence.At this moment, a man approached from a distance. Cloaked in a drab gray robe, his countenance carried an air of maturity, his visage distinguished by its pronounced handsomeness. A longsword hung on his back. With each deliberate stride, he closed the distance rapidly until he finally app
Numerous mystical inscriptions hovered in the air before James. These were the Dobro Eyes’ inscriptions.James immersed himself in the study of these inscriptions. Through his meticulous analysis, the fragmented inscriptions slowly took form as seamless text. Using the Primal Mantra, James deconstructed them, transmuting them into their most rudimentary and fundamental form.Days turned into nights, and time slipped away. Immersed in the process of cultivation, James lost all sense of time. Throughout this period, his strength unwittingly increased, and his understanding of the Dobro Eyes inscriptions deepened. He engraved the inscriptions he understood into the depths of his eyes. His pupils deepened, resembling an endless expanse of starlit sky without a horizon. Within the innermost corners of his pupils lay enigmatic inscriptions.In that moment, James’ consciousness stirred, the inscriptions at the deepest core of his pupils began to change, emitting an immensely terrifying power.
Wynton Yanes, the Yaneiri King.James had been aware for some time that Wynton, Henrik and Wyot had reached the Endlos beyond the Chaos District. Nonetheless, he did not expect to encounter Wynton after he finished his current seclusion.Wynton walked toward James, lightly tapping his chest and offering a faint smile. He spoke, “I’ve been a part of Tempris House for an epoch. It’s good to finally see you after your time in seclusion.”“Would you all mind giving us some space?” James glanced at the others and said, “I want to catch up with an old friend.”Reading the situation, Waleria and Saachi gracefully withdrew from the scene. In the next moment, only James and Wynton were left at the scene. They settled upon the rocks of the rear mountain.“It feels like an eternity since we last parted,” Wynton sighed, unable to even remember how many epochs had elapsed since they last saw each other.“I’m indebted to you for sparing my life back then. Otherwise, I would’ve met my end within the
“I’m not sure, but I do know that it was Teresa who had freed me. However, my people are still trapped within the seal. Teresa told me that the only way for me to save them was by traveling to the outer bounds and finding the sacred scrolls hidden in the nine districts.” Upon hearing his words, James fell into deep thought. ‘So, Wynton is here for the sacred scrolls. ‘More importantly, who exactly is Teresa and what’s her backstory? I’ve received her help several times now. If it weren’t for her, I’d be dead by now. ‘At first, I thought she was doing all this to thwart the Mega Sky Burial and protect the Chaos. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Perhaps she’s trying to protect the Chaos Heavenly Path instead of the Chaos itself. More specifically, she’s trying to save the Chaos District’s Leader who has fused with the Chaos Heavenly Path.’ James surmised inwardly. “What about Henrik Declan and Wyot Dalibor?” James asked. Wynton’s brows lifted. “How’d you know they’r
“You’ve done exceptionally.” James was very pleased to hear the news. There was still a huge difference between them and the other houses in terms of the number of students. However, they had managed to make such great strides in just one epoch. James was confident that they could attract more students with time. “However, the average performance of our students is currently below par. That’s because we accepted anyone who expressed interest in joining Tempris House. We haven’t set up any form of entrance exam to help us narrow down our selection,” Waleria explained. James replied, “It’s alright. We can work on that immediately. Perhaps we can hold an event for student enrolment soon and offer up some treasures as prizes. I bet we’ll be able to attract some talented cultivators to join us.” James was not overly concerned about the issue as he assumed that Waleria’s renown was more than sufficient to attract potential talents to their house. Moreover, they also had Wynton’s pres
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