After speaking, Lothar vanished.…James sustained injuries during the battle, and they were not minor.After the battle, he began tending to his wounds within the time formation. Soon, his wounds healed.In the Tempris House, within a manor nestled at the main peak of the rear mountain, James and other powerhouses from the Tempris House gathered.James looked at everyone and spoke, “I had initially intended to take this opportunity to lose to Wynona, step down from my position as the Head of Tempris House, and then leave the house. However, little did I know she would propose such a wager. If I lost, she demanded that I became her follower. I had no choice but to fight for my life. Now that the matters of the Tempris House are mostly settled, we can set out on our journey to the Aeternus District.”Hearing about the Aeternus District, Saachi’s face lit up with excitement.“Let’s go, let’s go!” Waleria impatiently chimed in.“Let’s go,” James said.Subsequently, the group vani
Faced with Wynona acting like this, James had no desire to bring her along.Before he could reject her again, Waleria spoke up, “Anyway, her strength isn’t bad, and she won’t be a burden. Let’s bring her along.”“Yeah,” Saachi nodded vigorously.Her return to the Aeternus District this time was to seek revenge.Although the powerhouse who had slain her father was from the Aeternus District, she worried that this living being was colluding with other districts. Taking another powerhouse with her would increase the chances of victory.With both of them speaking up, James did not have much to say.“Fine, then follow along.”“Thank you,” Wynona replied softly.“Set sail!” Waleria called out and then activated the airship. The airship disappeared instantly from its location and entered the Endlos Void.Their first stop on this journey was Mount Blithe in the Welkin District. During the journey to Mount Blithe, Waleria’s airship was the most top-tier magic treasure, with the ability
“I know him,” James nodded.“Me too,” Wynton chimed in, smiling as he continued, “Speaking of which, Yardos, who was in the same cultivation rank, was once defeated by me. He was one of my defeated foes.”“Braggart,” Waleria said, wearing a skeptical expression.What kind of existence was Yardos Xagorari?He had already reached the Chaos Rank, and his status in the Endlos’ Nine Districts was extremely high. Those who could defeat him could be counted on one hand.“Whether you know him or not, we’ll find out when you meet him,” James did not explain much.His eyes were spinning.Now that he had already cultivated three sacred scrolls. He was contemplating whether this journey to the Welkin District would provide an opportunity to test his luck by visiting Mount Azure. He wondered if he could observe the sacred scroll of the Welkin District.Once he had seen them, he would remember the inscriptions in the sacred scroll, and he could cultivate them. Then, he would have mastered the
James had no reason to conceal these secrets.Firstly, he had complete trust in the individuals before him.Secondly, without the Tenfold Realms Transcendent Sutra, comprehending the sacred scrolls was impossible. Even if one could manage to comprehend them through great effort, cultivating the cultivation methods was out of the question. Even if one could cultivate them, they would only be able to focus on a single sacred scroll.“So, have you cultivated the powers recorded in the Aeternus District’s sacred scroll?” Waleria asked curiously. “Also, which district’s sacred scroll recorded the power that you exhibited during your battle with Wynona?”James could not speak the whole truth about these matters, so he gave an evasive response.“Not interested.”Waleria immediately sensed that James was just brushing her off. Without further questions, she vanished once again, leaving her original spot.Meanwhile, Saachi put away the Aeternus Mantra.The airship continued its journey.
“Why would these two come here?” he muttered to himself, then exclaimed, “Come up!”Upon hearing the voice, James looked smugly at Waleria beside him and then proceeded to climb the mountain.Yardos stood dressed in a black robe at the mountaintop of Mount Blithe. Upon seeing James, he could not contain his excitement. He embraced him and burst into hearty laughter, saying, “Haha, it’s you, it’s really you.”He embraced James, laughing excitedly.After so many years, he had finally encountered someone from his hometown.“Yardos Xagorari,” Wynton called out.“Go away...”Yardos glanced at Wynton. He flicked his finger lightly and unleashed a formidable force that directly attacked Wynton, sending him flying out of this universe.Soon, Wynton returned. He clutched his chest, wearing a pained expression on his face, and said, “Isn’t this a bit excessive? I only defeated you once in the same cultivation rank. Is there really a need to hold such a grudge?”“Who are they?” Yardos gl
After learning this information, Yardos offered James some suggestions.His suggestions involved building their own influence within the Endlos’ Nine Districts, initially establishing a foothold there, and then patiently waiting for the return of the Chaos District’s aura.By that time, the truth of the matter would become evident, and everything would be unveiled.Upon hearing this, James contemplated it.When he left the Chaos, it had already ushered in one of the most brilliant eras in history.In this great environment, numerous powerhouses would be born.Now, more than ten thousand epochs had elapsed. According to the brilliance of the Chaos District, many powerhouses should have emerged after his departure. Perhaps some of the powerhouses from the Chaos District were working hard to suppress the aura emanating from it, preventing it from being sensed by the Nine Districts.If that was the case, James did not have much time left.“Is Tempris in the Verde District consider
“Of course.” Yardos flashed James a smile. “Not only is there a tenth rank but also there’s a good chance the eleventh rank exists for the Omniscience Path. I’ve already entered the late stage of the tenth rank. I’m currently trying to figure out how to advance to the eleventh rank. You can’t move to the tenth rank yet since you’re still lacking in your cultivation base. You can work on that after you’ve reached the late stage of Caelum Acme Rank.” Yardos’ words confirmed James’s suspicion. ‘The tenth and eleventh Rank… I guess it’s a never-ending learning and training process. For the eleventh rank, even Yardos, a Chaos Rank cultivator, is still unsure how to achieve it. A cultivator who can reach the eleventh rank would be a force to be reckoned with,’ James thought. “Would you attend the Hazeaf Gathering that would be held in an epoch’s time, Sir Yardos?” James asked. “I should,” Yardos replied, “In the meantime, you need to restore peace in the Aeternus District and gain
Moreover, James had fully mastered the Primal Mantra and the knowledge of the Greater Paths. Even though he had not sensed the trigger for him to advance into the Caelum Acme Rank, James was equipped with the abilities and skills to move on to the next Acme Rank if he willed it. As James focused his concentration, his body began to glow with a myriad of colors. Those colorful lights transformed into unique, cryptic inscriptions almost instantaneously. A strangely ethereal sight could be seen as James channeled his powers through the manifestation of paths around him. As the paths evolved and displayed the highest form of power, James instantly detected that he had entered the Caelum Acme Rank. In the blink of an eye, Jamesʼ aura and the amount of powers he had increased by folds. At that very moment, everyone could feel a strong tremor throughout the entire airship. Suddenly, the ship came to a halt as a powerful energy fell upon the airship and trapped it in mid-air. Simulta
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