This signature skill represented the convergence of the Greater Paths into one swordsmanship, converting the power of the Greater Paths into Sword Path Energy.Whoosh!The Sword Energy instantly traversed through the void and appeared in front of Byron. However, Byron stood still, allowing the Sword Energy to attack him. The dazzling Sword Energy vanished mysteriously upon reaching him.Seeing this, many living beings in the battle arena were completely shocked, and some even exclaimed in surprise.“The power of the Sword Body.”“Byron cultivated a secret art of the sect.”“Legend has it that after Byron perfected the Sword Body, he spent countless entrapochs refining it and created an invincible signature skill called the Sacred Heart Art, which is immune to all Sword Paths attacks.”“In the past, Byron challenged a Chaos Rank Sword Path powerhouse. The powerhouse used all his techniques, but none could harm Byron.”In the battle arena, some living beings from hidden sects beg
Despite James being at the Late Stage of the Ninth Rank of the Omniscience Path and having the protection of the Greater Paths, he could only hold on until the eleventh step of the Defying Heavens Art.“Impressive.”“The Defying Heavens Art has a total of thirty-three steps, and James could only endure through eleven steps.”“Who on this battle arena can persevere until Byron completes his Defying Heavens Art?”Countless powerhouses were astounded.Byron stood in the void, enveloped by the power of heaven and earth. His aura was strong, akin to an invincible war god. He gazed down.At that moment, a man slowly emerged from the ruins below, and it was James. As he stepped out of the ruins, the ground beneath him instantly restored itself.At this moment, James appeared disheveled. He appeared in mid-air in an instant, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He looked at Byron and asked, “Does your Defying Heavens Art have any connection to the Sacrilegious Ascension of the
James remained composed while facing the pressure brought by the Defying Heavens Art“Thirty-one steps.”Byron took another step, causing the entire arena’s space to tremble. All the forces within the arena converged on James, but he held his ground.“Thirty-two steps.”He took another forceful step. With this step, his aura intensified instantly.James’ body endured a ferocious assault from the tremendous pressure. His body split in an instant, blood spilled into the void, and he plummeted from the sky.With a deafening crash, James’ body hit the ground, causing the arena to collapse and disintegrate instantly. Only the area protected by the formation remained intact.This scene left everyone in shock. Fortunately, the protective formation had been activated in time, and everyone found refuge within it. Otherwise, when Byron took that step, it would have eliminated ninety-nine percent of the living beings.Byron finally breathed a sigh of relief. With his thirty-third step, he
James witnessed the formidable power of the Defying Heavens Art and wanted to get it.He still suffered severe injuries when Byron took the thirty-three steps, even though he was with the protection of six powers fusion.At this moment, he was in one of his strongest states, with only his ultimate formation left unused.Byron chuckled lightly in response, “A defeated underling like you has no right to speak like that. Killing you now is quite simple.”The Defying Heavens Art was not just a matter of taking the thirty-three steps. After taking these steps, a powerful domain would manifest around the cultivator. Inside this domain, the enemy would endure immense pressure. Moreover, after taking these steps, the cultivator would reach an extreme level of strength. Combined with the Sword Body and the Sacred Heart Art, Byron in this state was truly fearsome.“Is that so?” James smiled faintly as his wounds healed rapidly, and soon his external injuries were completely healed. As for h
Livie’s strength was greater than Yardos’.James’ Zen entered the shadow, and the shadow moved instantly, appearing in front of the formation and launching a sudden attack.Under the numerous gazes, Byron was struck, and cracks appeared on his Sword Body, spreading across his entire body. He attempted to retaliate, but he was trapped by the formation.“Do I have the qualifications to negotiate with you now?” James’ voice echoed.“No,” Byron replied, his anger evident. After shouting the word, countless Sword Energies surged within his body.These numerous Sword Energies merged instantaneously, forming a tangible longsword that unleashed a powerful assault on the formation.Boom!A violent explosion resounded as Byron’s body and blood transformed into a sword, completely shattering the formation’s seal. In his anger, Byron attacked the formation, but at that moment, the shadow intervened and blocked his attack.Boom!The shadow wielded an illusory longsword and clashed with Byr
As the sound came, a man emerged from the protective formation and walked through the void towards the sky. He appeared and blocked Byron’s way.The man was dressed in a golden robe and looked quite young. His hands were behind his back, and he exuded an air of composure. He did not seem to fear Byron, despite Byron displaying formidable strength.“Ah.” A sigh was heard as the hidden guardian revealed himself. As he appeared, countless eyes fixated on him. He spoke, “I didn’t expect your strength to be so formidable, not even matched by the battle arena left by Emperor Raiah. It seems we’ll have to change the battlefield.”The guardian had already intervened several times, deploying formations to protect many living beings. Otherwise, there would have been very few left in the battle arena.Emperor Raiah had left behind numerous signature skills, all renowned from his era. His goal was to strengthen the Ten Districts once more, preparing them to resist Extraterrestrial Demon in the
He could discern several sources of powerful, intense aura from the crowd. Those people included James, Byron, and the man in the gold-colored robe who tried to stop Byron earlier. The old, hunched man stared at those men thoughtfully. Then, he stroked his beard and said smilingly, “In that case, let’s combine the battlefields.” “You should start by sharing what treasure the Chaos Battlefield holds,” the guardian of the Boundless Battlefield replied. “You’re right.” The elderly man turned his gaze to the crowd and greeted, “Hello, everyone. I am the guardian of the Chaos Tablet and Chaos Battlefield. As all of you should know by now, numerous treasures were hidden across the Boundless Arena. The same goes for the Chaos Arena.” At the same time, countless cultivators across the ten districts were focused on the live broadcast of the speech given by the guardian of the Chaos Battlefield. “I’m sure everyone has heard about Emperor Raiah before. He is the creator of the ten dis
None of the cultivators present could have predicted that the battle between James and Byron would trigger the sudden initiation of the Chaos Arena. Now that the Chaos Arena was open to all, more Quasi Chaos Rank cultivators and Chaos Rank cultivators would be joining the event naturally. Those cultivators, who had voluntarily transferred into the Caelum Acme Rank from the Quasi Chaos Rank, were positively fuming and inwardly blaming James for causing this awkward situation. It would take them a long time to re-enter their original cultivation rank, and their sacrifice earlier was all for naught. All battles were paused during the period the passage to the Chaos Arena was left open. As for the participants who had chosen to remain in the Boundless state of the Caelum Acme Rank, these men had been aiming for the Tenfold Realms Transcendent Sutra all along. Following the upgrade of the battle arena, the competition for the prizes would become fiercer correspondingly. Most of those
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