Covering his bloody nose, Colson cried out, “No one leaves!” He looked at the security guards standing by the door of Glorious Hotel. “What are you standing there for? Hurry up and apprehend them. The Callahans went against the orders of the Watsons and the Xenoses. I was just trying to make them comply. Now that they have punched me in the face, they’ll definitely pin the blame on someone. Do you wish to be the one they choose to blame?” Hearing this, the security guards panicked. The security chief immediately ordered, “Stop them!” A security guard ran over with an electric baton and stopped the Callahans from leaving. Lex turned to look at Colson. He furrowed his brows angrily. “Colson, do you really have to be this heartless?” Colson walked over to him and kicked him in the gut. Lex’s body went limp, and he fell to the ground. Colson barked, “You old fool. So what if I’m heartless? I’m telling you this. It’s over for the Callahans.” “Father!” “Grandpa!” The Call
Lex Callahan, a prideful man, had thrown his pride away for the Callahans. He humbled himself and kneeled before Colson, a man who was many years younger than him. He only wanted to protect his family. However, Colson only wanted to humiliate them Lex’s face was pale. The Callahans were silent. Only Montgomery remained unfazed. He was determined not to get the others involved in his fight. Stefon, the patriarch of the Oswalds, arrived with a few policemen close behind him. Although he was not a very influential man in Cansington, he was still famous around these parts. The Oswalds too had some power themselves. However, compared to the Watsons and the Xenoses, they were but a molehill in the face of a mountain. Hearing that Colson had gotten Quay Xenos’s favor, he hurriedly made his way here. “Dad.” Colson walked over to him. He had stuffed a tissue paper in his nostrils. The tissue was spotted with his blood. Stefon patted Colson’s back contentedly and said, “Y
James was getting ready to head to bed. Suddenly, the phone rang. He got off the bed and grabbed his phone from the table. Realizing it was Lex who called, he frowned. “Did something happen again?” He answered the call. “What’s wrong, grandpa?” Lex told James everything that happened. “Got it. Wait in front of Glorious Hotel. I’ll be there immediately.” James hung up the phone. His eyes were steely. Thea, who was lying on the bed, looked over at him. “What’s wrong? Did something happen?” James said as he got dressed, “Something happened to Lex and the other. I’ll go have a look. You should sleep first.” “Let me go with you.” Thea prepared to get out of bed. James waved and said, “No need. I can go by myself. It’s nothing too serious.” “Alright then. Take care.” James nodded. After getting dressed, he left the house. He drove straight toward Glorious Hotel. At the same time, he called Scarlett. “What did I tell you, Scarlett?” Scarlett had just reache
Outside Glorious Hotel… Lex wore an anxious expression. So did John’s family. John approached James and pleaded, “James, since you were able to find accommodation for us at the last minute, is there any way you stop Montgomery from getting charged in court? He crossed an Oswald. In order to get a better standing with the Xenoses, the Oswalds broke his leg. His condition could deteriorate if he goes to prison.” “You really think he can help us, John?” Tommy wore a scornful look. It was not as if he had something personal against James. The man was simply a good-for-nothing son-in-law. What else could he do besides leech off the Callahans’ wealth? Megan chimed in to add fuel to the fire, “He wouldn’t have married into the family if he was truly capable of anything.” “That’s right. What were you thinking about relying on trash? There must be something wrong with your head.” Jolie joined along in putting down James. “John, what are you doing begging this loser for help?”
“One.” “Two.” Tommy grew more incensed as he heard Christopher count down. Even though he was doing nothing other than just standing on the nearby road, the staff of the Glorious Hotel had come to chase him away. “I’d like to see you try and chase us away..” He crossed his arms defiantly. He still thought his status as a Callahan conferred him some sort of impunity. “Three.” After counting to three, Christopher turned to the security guards. “Beat him to a pulp.” A dozen security guards armed with electric batons charged toward Tommy and descended upon the insufferably arrogant man. A few Callahans stepped forward in an attempt to defend him. However, they were beaten up too. James sat on a flight of stairs nearby smoking his cigarette. He paid no heed to the commotion. Tommy deserved it. It was about time he learned a lesson. Christopher grinned smugly at the sight of the Callahans being physically assaulted. The Watsons and Xenoses would be pleased to he
Christopher did not expect Glorious Hotel to suddenly belong to Transgenerational Group. Somehow, the Callahans must have bribed someone inside Transgenerational Group to help them make arrangements for accommodation. Now that the top brass had found out, they were calling for a meeting. Tyron wanted him to be the scapegoat for this fiasco. Christopher’s career would be finished. “Mr. Woodrow, you have to vouch for me. I still have a family to feed.” Tyron patted Christopher’s back and assured him. “Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, I’ll make sure you won’t starve to death. After this incident blows over, I promise to get you your job back.” Hearing this, Christopher sighed in relief. The management team of Glorious Hotel was waiting at the front door of the hotel. They were waiting for their boss’ arrival. Apart from the general manager, the rest of the management team was unaware that the hotel had been taken over by someone else. Soon, a business sedan arrived.
Scarlett’s face immediately twisted in anger. She walked over to him and slapped him hard across his face. Smack! Christopher could not retaliate. He hung his head and apologized profusely, “I’m sorry, Ms. Brooks. I wasn’t aware that the Watsons and the Xenoses had blacklisted the Callahans. If I had known, I wouldn’t have arranged the rooms for the in the first place.” Tyron made a small satisfied smile. Christopher had shouldered all the blame. Contrary to Christopher’s expectations, Scarlett began to give him an ear full. “Who cares about the Watsons and the Xenoses? I don’t give a damn about the Five Provinces Business Alliance! The Callahans are the VIPs of Transgenerational Group. Do you seriously think we’d comply with the Xenoses and Watson’s demands so easily?” “…” Christopher could only gape at Scarlett, shocked and speechless. Tyron was flustered at the realization. After a few seconds, Tyron walked over to Christopher and kicked him. He yelled sternly at
They were dumbfounded. They had just been thrown out in the most insulting and inhospitable manner. What was with this dramatic change in attitude? Was James responsible for this? Christopher walked over to Lex and slapped himself in front of the elder Callahan. “I’m so sorry, Mr. Callahan. This was all my fault. I had no idea you were a VIP of Transgenerational Group. If I had known, I wouldn’t have acted so disrespectfully..” Tyron, too, walked over and apologized, “This too was a mistake on our part. He has been fired.” Layla looked over at Tyron and said coldly, “You’re fired too.” “What?” Tyron was stunned. Then, he cried out, “Ms. Nora, this had nothing to do with me. This was all Christopher’s fault. All this while, I have dedicated myself to the company…” “Pack your bags and get lost.” Layla did not entertain his whining further. If this debacle was enough to get Scarlett Brooks to appear, it spoke volumes about the influence the Callahans had. This applie
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