The ruins had been appearing for quite some time now. The white light emanating from within them had drawn the attention of the living beings in this area.However, none of these living beings had dared to step foot inside during the previous battles.The battle came to an end, James did not drive others away as Warner had done. This caused numerous living beings to gather outside and study the formation.Zeno was growing impatient and tugged at James, urging him to enter the formation and search for treasures.For Zeno, treasure hunting was secondary. His main goal was to enter the formation and find some items left behind inside the ruins. He wanted to use those items to deduce what had transpired in the distant past. It was a journey to rediscover himself.“Follow me,” James said without hesitation.He advanced with measured steps, and with a single stride, he arrived at the location of the formation.James glanced at the formation, with his hand raised, the mystical inscripti
James drew reassurance from those words. As Zeno said, even if the skeleton turned out to be the remains of an extraterrestrial demon, the two of them were more than capable of subduing it. While James observed the skeleton, several lines of inscriptions hidden deep in his eyes started glowing slightly. With the powers of the Dobro Eyes, James spotted numerous faint inscriptions surrounding the skeleton. Those inscriptions were skillfully hidden in the space around the skeleton and were barely detectable. After James activated the Dobro Eyes, he could see where each of the inscriptions was positioned. Also, he noticed that the inscriptions were of obscure, ancient origins. Fortunately, deciphering the inscriptions was no issue for James. He got into a seated position and set up a time formation around him at once. Within the formation, James worked on deciphering the mysterious inscriptions surrounding the skeleton to lift the seal placed around it. Soon enough, James undid
James had a pensive look in his eyes. ‘I could sense several types of power from the aura left at the place where we found the skeleton. The power of the extraterrestrial demons radiated the most prominent and abundant aura, followed by the Eternal Power and Theos Power respectively. ‘Judging by the looks of things, the skeleton is most likely the remains of an extraterrestrial demon. The traces of the Eternal Power and Theos Power were probably left during a battle with a cultivator who had mastered those powers. ‘So far, none from the Endlosʼ Nine Districts has managed to master all of the powers from the different districts. Even the number-one cultivator in all of Endlos, the sect leader of the Hazeaf District, has only managed to learn and wield parts of the Hazeaf Power from their sacred scroll.’ James pondered. “James, what’s the matter?” Zeno asked impatiently. “Take a look at it yourself. I’ll go after the skeleton now.” James teleported and vanished from the spot
A dark, shadow-like figure could be spotted standing above that intricate formation. The figure was completely black from head to toe with no apparent facial features. The dark figure materialized before the skeleton the next instant, along with the intricate formation underneath its feet. As soon as James summoned the figure, a huge shift in the air pressure within that area could be felt instantly. “What the…?!” Zeno was equally shocked and amazed by the sight of that dark figure. A few seconds after the figure had appeared, another formation was conjured underneath the skeleton, trapping it at that spot almost instantaneously. The skeleton tried to break out of the formation with its powers but was to no avail. While it carried on with its attempts to escape, the dark figure produced by James lifted an arm and prepared to launch an attack at its target. “Donʼt destroy it, James! I want it intact!” Zeno cried out at that very moment. The dark figure froze in its tracks. I
James created the formation in his head by referring to the formation he had seen during the Heavenly Tribulation, which took place the same time he had entered the Caelum Acme Rank. However, the formation he had encountered back then was far superior to the one he made himself. As for the dark figure, the being was the manifestation of the Dark Path that James had cultivated in the past. It did not possess any Zen, but James could control it nonetheless. Surprisingly, the powers of the dark figure were compatible with that of the new formation James had produced. James believed that by making the formation more advanced, the powers of the dark figure would increase correspondingly too. “James, it’s not working.” Zenoʼs voice was tinged with frustration as he called out to James. James turned his gaze toward Zeno and spotted a deep frown on the elderly man’s forehead. Zeno said, “This skeleton is too powerful. I canʼt even start with my process. I need your help.” James asked
“I just canʼt get used to the skeletonʼs appearance.” James lifted his hand and conjured several lines of inscriptions. As soon as those inscriptions were absorbed into the skeleton, muscle fibers began forming on the surface of its bones. Soon enough, the skeleton adopted a human form with James’ powers. It was a lady with a voluptuous figure and a gorgeous face. She had a fair complexion and unique blue hair. As Zeno had predicted earlier, the lady was a real beauty. Even James was momentarily stunned as he took in the ladyʼs good looks. Zeno slapped James on the back and snickered, “Never seen a beauty in your life before, young man?” James finally snapped to his senses. He channeled the powers of the path and produced a blue dress over the ladyʼs body. The beautiful lady seemed like an ethereal being in her new dress. After that, James endowed the lady, who was a puppet, with a brand new soul by imbuing some Zen in the simplest form in her. At his level of skills and
The competition regarding the Boundless Ranking was set to go on for a period of ten epochs. This ancient battlefield was chosen as the venue since the Boundless Tablet was found in this area. Truthfully, a normal competition involving battles between cultivators would usually end fairly quickly. The duration of the competition was prolonged so that participants could venture out across the battlefield and perhaps come across treasures or opportunities of great fortune. “Where are we right now? Also, how long will it take for us to reach the location that we are looking for?” Although James had memorized the map provided by Zeno, he still had no clue about his exact location at the moment. Zeno replied, “We are currently situated somewhere outside the dark zone, whereas the person has been sealed at a place hidden deep in the dark zone. If we were to travel at full speed, we should be able to reach our destination within a few million years.” Jamesʼ eyes widened. ‘It’s going
“Mhm.” Livie paused with a distant look in her eyes. “I seem to have vague memories of this place.” James met Zenoʼs eyes. Then, he transmitted his voice silently with his Zen. “What on earth is happening? Did something go wrong with your puppet-making process? Could it be that some memories of her past life are still lingering within the skeleton?” “That canʼt be right.” A small frown creased Zenoʼs forehead. He replied using his Zen too, “I checked very carefully after I was done removing the Zen and soul sigils from the skeleton. Everything seemed fine back then! Theoretically speaking, there’s no way she still remembers any memories of her past life.” James kept a straight face as he asked Livie, “What did you recall, Livie?” Livieʼs brows drew together in a frown. “I have these short flashbacks of images in my head.” James said, “Just tell us what you remember.” “Alright.” Livie closed her eyes and focused on her memories. In some of the deeper parts of Livieʼs bones
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