In the eyes of the Verde Academy’s powerhouses, Zula was a corrupted cultivator, and James had been bewitched.“I don’t want to return to Tempris House anymore.”Zula was heartbroken by their reaction. Instead of returning to the Tempris House, living comfortably and leisurely in the Tarbitha Sect would be a better choice.However, James grabbed her and prevented her from leaving. Then, he said, “And what if I insist on bringing her back to the Tempris House?”Parthias said coldly, “Come to your senses, James. If you insist, then bear her karma. She has been the Malvada Sect’s Leader for many years. The Malvada Sect’s powerhouses have killed countless living beings, and she must’ve contaminated a great amount of karma. If you take it on her behalf, I’ll approve her returning to Tempris House.”James said decisively, “I’ll do it.”Zula quickly dissuaded him, “Don’t, James.”She was aware of the tremendous amount of karma she carried.As the Malvada Sect’s Leader, she had to bear
Although Waleria was furious about James’ reckless behavior, she was concerned about his safety and glanced in the direction of where James went to cultivate.Concurrently, the powerhouses of the Verde Academy were still gathered inside their main hall.The Tactir House’s Head stepped forward and said, “What should we do now, Sir Parthias? Are we really allowing Zula to return to Tempris House? I doubt she returned with good intentions. I’m worried the Verde Academy’s peace won’t last long.”The Tactir House was incredibly ambitious. They had finally weakened the strongest of the Five Houses, Tempris House. However, Tempris House gradually regained its strength, and the Tactir House’s Leader was anxious.Parthias stroked his white beard and said, “Since James has bore Zula’s karma, this matter is over. From now onward, she’s no longer the Malvada Sect’s Leader but the Zula from Tempris House.”After concluding, Parthias left the main hall.Meanwhile, James had found a quiet place
While James practiced in the time formation, ten thousand epochs passed in the outside world.James absorbed the Karma Power during these long years and reached the Terra Boundless Rank. At the same time, he had also used the Tenfold Realms Transcendent Sutra to cultivate. His achievements in the Terra Boundless Rank had reached a terrifying level. The Karma Power that had covered Tempris House’s sky had also dispersed.James sat in a lotus position in a quiet location of the back mountain. His eyes were closed, and a terrifying aura emerged from his body. He suddenly opened his eyes, and some magical scenes flashed through his eyes.He took a deep breath, stood up slowly, and stretched his body,Crack! Creak! Crack!His bones popped as he stretched.James murmured, “I improved my physical strength significantly after refining the Karma Power.“Using the Tenfold Realms Transcendent Sutra, I managed to enter the Terra Boundless Rank. I wonder if I can defeat someone at the Caelum
“James, I’ve been waiting for you. I’ve entered the Caelum Boundless Rank, and I believe I can rival any Caelum Boundless Rank cultivator. I refuse to accept my loss in our previous match. Since you’re out from seclusion, let’s have a rematch.”Wynton challenged James as soon as he appeared.“Sure.” Immediately, James stood up.He wanted to test his power. It would be great if he could have a practice partner.“Let’s have a duel at the Tempris Arena.”Then, James disappeared and appeared at the arena of the Tempris House.Wynton followed James.Meanwhile, Waleria, Saachi, Zula, and other powerhouses appeared in the audience seats outside the platform.There were disciples sparring on the platform.When James and Wynton showed up, the disciples instantly moved aside, freeing up the platform.“I-It’s Sir James and Mr. Wynton.”“Mr. Wynton entered the Caelum Boundless Rank long ago. I’ve been in the Tempris House for thousands of epochs but have yet to see Mr. Wynton fight. I f
Even without using his full strength, Wynton’s punch was considered almost invincible in the Verde District.Now, not only did James withstand Wynton’s attack with his physical body, but he also made Wynton stumble backward.Immediately, Wynton’s expression turned fiery, and his aura grew stronger.“Great. Let’s see if you can handle one more move.”Wynton attacked James again.James stood in the same spot.In an instant, he was surrounded by shadows that threw him countless punches.Even though his body was extremely strong and powerful, he could not withstand Wynton’s attack. Soon, several cracks appeared on his body, and blood seeped out.James used Path Energy to heal his injuries.At the same time, he activated the Thousand Paths Holy Body.The Greater Paths emerged from his body. With the protection of the Thousand Paths Holy Body, he allowed Wynton to attack him.Wynton’s attacks no longer harmed James.Wynton kept harnessing more and more of his strength until he wa
James, who was on the platform, did not want to fight against Waleria. He turned around to leave.The moment he turned, Waleria materialized before him, her hands landing on his body.James was not prepared for Waleria’s attack. His body flew away before crashing to the ground. Instantly, a crack appeared on the ground and the void.Nonetheless, the crack was restored by the formation right away.Seeing that he no longer had a place there, Wynton hurriedly left the platform.“We can’t use our full strength here. Why don’t we go to the Endlos Void for a duel?” Looking at James, Waleria smiled.Getting up from the ground, James said unhappily, “I don’t want to fight against you.”“You don’t have a choice.”The strength James displayed ignited Waleria’s ambition and curiosity.She wanted to see how strong James was after meditating in seclusion for ten thousand epochs.“You’re invincible in the whole nine districts. I’m not your match. Please let me go,” begged James.“You’re s
Everyone was willing to go to the Aeternus District.Especially Waleria. She wanted to go there right away.However, James had spent a long time cultivating in seclusion. He did not know the current situation of the Tempris House. He was not a qualified head of the house.He then asked about the situation of the Tempris House.After catching up on the current events, he felt satisfied.Now, the Tempris House was no longer the weakest of the five houses. It could even be considered the most powerful house.Mostly owed to Waleria and Zula, who were in the Quasi Chaos Rank, as well as Wynton and Saachi, who were in the Caelum Boundless Rank.In the past ten thousand epochs, the Tempris House recruited many powerhouses.Besides, the Tempris House had James, not to mention Wael, who was currently out for cultivation.With all of them together, the Tempris House was the strongest among the five houses. Even the Verdett House could not compare to them. Although the Verdett House had
James was in a meeting discussing the development of the Tempris House.“James…”Right then, a voice sounded from the Verdett House.Then, a few inscriptions flew over and appeared in the sky of the Tempris House.James immediately appeared outside the main hall and looked at the inscriptions in the sky.The inscriptions formed a few words.“A letter of challenge?”Reading the words, James became interested.The elders and teachers who followed him out also became interested in the situation.“James, I’m Wynona. I lost to you ten thousand epochs ago. Now that I have entered the Quasi Chaos Rank, I want to challenge you. I will give you time to prepare for the duel. You can decide when to duel.”Following the appearance of the inscriptions was a voice.Every word was deafening.Each word contained a supreme and profound meaning.“The Quasi Chaos Rank?”James frowned.He remembered Wynona was only in the Permanence Boundless Rank when he fought her in the past. She used 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