James stared at the men in black suits before him.They were postured threateningly, and their veins popped in their foreheads, looking like well-fuelled fighting machines revving their engines.This piqued his interest.Who on earth was this girl, and why was she surrounded by so many bodyguards?Cynthia yelled angrily. “Luther, what the hell are you doing?!”Luther was a plainly dressed man around 40 years old. He had a diamond-shaped face and short hair.He responded courteously, “My lady, the master had ordered us to follow you around. He has some business to deal with right now, but he will arrive here tomorrow morning.”“I’m no longer a kid! Can he stop sending people to stalk me?”Cynthia was visibly upset. She pulled on James’ arm and stormed right into the group of bodyguards. She started punching and kicking them, and none of them dared to fight back.Luther was at a loss for what to do.He ordered, “Follow them.”“Yes, sir!”The group of men tailed the two.James was unwill
They formed a circle around Cynthia and turned away.James looked at Luther. “You. Turn away as well.”“What are you trying to do?” Luther eyed him suspiciously.James could not wait for the stubborn man to comply and began his treatment. He helped Cynthia up into a sitting position as he undid her dress all the way to her waist.“You—” Luther was about to explode with rage.James snapped back testily, “Shut up!”He reached for his back and produced a needle that had been prepared beforehand. He did not sanitize it before he stabbed it into Cynthia’s body.This one action left Luther in shock.James moved quickly and precisely. While Luther was lost in James’ technique, Cynthia already had numerous needles stuck in her body.James went behind her and began massaging specific acupuncture points and veins.Soon, a light mist seeped from the surface of the needles. The cold energy from her body was being drawn out.Cynthia slowly regained consciousness.Her body felt rather cold. She want
James left after he saved Cynthia.Normally, he was not someone who would save a stranger.He just thought Cynthia had no malicious intent toward him, and that’s why he helped her.When Cynthia dragged him away from Luther who threatened to cut off his legs, he knew she was a good person.With that settled, James set off to another restaurant.Cansington, Medical Street.Stefon brought Colson to see several experienced doctors.Every one of them shook their heads, with no clue on how to handle Colson’s condition.“Dad, this can’t be happening to me. I’m not married yet. I haven’t had enough chances to indulge myself. I want to sleep with more women!” Colson was on the verge of tears.Last night, no matter what he did, he was not able to prompt a reaction from the organ between his legs. Not even his celebrity bed partner was able to help him.Stefon was concerned too.None of the doctors they visited knew what to do.“Colson, if Solean medicine doesn’t work, we can try western medicine
James could not be bothered to intervene further. He decided to let the Callahans deal with this on their own. He would help them after the medical conference had ended.He returned to his room.Thea was reading a book in the room.“Darling, what are you reading?”Thea put the book down and beamed at him. “I just bought some books to read because I was bored at home.”James nodded approvingly. “That’s great.”James was proud of Thea because she did not give up on herself and continued learning despite her family’s dire situation. Right then, his phone rang, it was an unknown number.He picked it up.“Hello? Who is this?”“It’s me, Quincy.”James frowned upon hearing her voice, “Why? Did anything happen?”Quincy’s yelling voice projected past the phone’s speaker and loudly into the room. “James, is this how you act as an employee? You’re receiving a five thousand dollar basic salary from Transgenerational Group, yet you never show up to work! You’ve worked here for quite a while alread
The secretary was kind.She did not pick on James.To her, James seemed like he was just curious and somehow wandered to the office building of the vice director.“She actually did ask me to come here. You can go check. If you don’t ask her and make me leave, who do you think she will blame in the end?”Janet Autumn had a feeling James was not lying.She scanned James one last time, before she said, “Wait here, I’ll go make sure.”Her heels clicked rhythmically as she walked to the office and knocked on the door, “Ms. Xenos, there’s a salesperson named James Caden. He said you wanted to meet him.”Quincy’s voice echoed from the inside. “Let him in.”Janet turned to James. “Fine, you passed. Go ahead.”James walked toward the office, pushing open the doors.Quincy was the vice president and her office was huge. It was lavishly decorated with around 500 square meters of space.She crossed her legs as she sat on her office chair. She looked at James, and sneered, “Consider an opportunity
”Ms. Brooks.”People addressed her politely along her way only to be ignored by her.She walked to Quincy’s office and knocked on her door.“Who is it?”Quincy was talking to James. She responded in annoyance, “Can’t you see I’m busy here?”“James, it’s me, Scarlett.”They could hear Scarlett’s voice from outside, loud and clear.James grimaced. ‘Why is Scarlett here?’Quincy was initially taken aback. After she exchanged looks with James on the couch, she walked to the door and welcomed her in herself, “Ms. President, welcome. I wonder what brought you here?”Scarlett stepped into her office and stopped right in front of James, ”James, why didn’t you tell me you’re visiting the company? I would’ve welcomed you myself.”“Well…”Quincy was dumbfounded.‘What on earth is this?’‘Why is the president of Transgenerational Group addressing James so affectionately?’‘Who is this guy, really?’Scarlett turned to Quincy, who was still in shock, and said coldly, “Ms. Xenos, you’re a dedicated w
James scratched his nose casually. “Why are you looking at me like that?”“Who the hell are you?”Quincy questioned him again.What happened just now completely changed what she had thought of James.No one would have imagined a man who was willing to marry into the Callahan family, was the hidden boss behind Transgenerational Group. A man who was capable of buying the company in the first place and giving out such a sum of money to start a business empire on a whim.‘How rich is this man?’Quincy could not even begin to imagine.James simply smiled and answered. “I am just James. The guy who married into the Callahan family, Thea Callahan’s husband.”“No…” Quincy resisted, “You’re the Black Dragon, you’re that James Caden.”James corrected her like he was speaking to a petulant child. “Again, Black Dragon is dead. Are we going to talk about anything else? If not, I need to leave now.”James prepared to walk out.“Hold on.”Quincy yelled.James looked at her, smiling mischievously. “Ar
How many people have sacrificed their lives for money since the beginning of time? How was James refusing his offer of ten billion dollars?“Does he have so much integrity that he’s indifferent to fame and fortune?”He muttered to himself.James left Transgenerational. He did not go home. Instead, he visited Henry at the military hospital.Luther left as well.Somewhere in a villa, Cansington.“Miss, he turned it down.”“What? He turned it down?” Cynthia was shocked, her voice reaching 80 decibels. “Ten billion dollars and he turned it down just like that?”“Exactly. I was thinking about it. We’re talking about ten billion dollars here. With his job at Transgenerational Group, his basic salary is a mere five thousand dollars. Coupled with a commission, he could earn a maximum of twenty thousand dollars monthly. Now that the Callahans are bankrupt, he needs the money. Why would he turn it down?”Luther could not fathom it either.“Miss, do you think he doesn’t care about fame
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