The sword swiftly approached King Marciais. Just as the sword was about to strike him, it began to crumble from the tip under the influence of his Divine Martial Art.James kept his eyes fixed on the distant battle. Even as the aftermath of the intense and terrifying battle unfolded before him, it had no effect on him. In this battle, he witnessed both the ultimate Curse Magic and the Divine Martial Art being brought to their pinnacle.Boom! Another clash occurred. King Marciais was pushed back and coughed up blood. The space collapsed around him as his body withdrew, and numerous inscriptions constantly affected him.Under the destructive power of these Curse Inscriptions, he could not resist, even though he had unleashed the Final Rank of the Divine Martial Art and possessed formidable strength. Cracks began to appear on his flesh. At this point, he showed signs of defeat.“King Marciais is still slightly weaker.”Up to this point in the battle, James had noticed something. If K
The epic battle came to an end, and in this battle, there was no clear winner.If one had to choose, it would be King Marciais, because he took the opportunity during this battle to reach the Fifteenth Rank of the Marciais Path and master the Divine Martial Art completely.Taran stood with his hands behind his back, watching King Marciais in silence. He uttered no words. His body seemed to move slowly as he drifted away into the void. However, he had already disappeared by the time the distant living beings regained their senses.“Keep the invitation card for the Orstellen Convention,” King Marciais said as he conjured an invitation card, and it disappeared along with Taran.King Marciais approached James. “Saint Zuriel, it’s settled,” he said with a carefree smile.James gave him a thumbs-up. “Impressive.”“Just so-so,” King Marciais replied, in a good mood after his breakthrough.Hetsema appeared in time to offer some praise. “Sir Marciais, you’re amazing,” he exclaimed. “Alth
After speaking, Wyot looked at Hetsema and said, “Since you’ve become King Marciais’ disciple, focus on your cultivation.” With those words, he disappeared from the crowd.The other powerhouses refrained from approaching King Marciais and chose to observe from a distance.“Saint Zuriel, what should we do?” King Marciais looked at James and asked, “Should we let Thea go or bring her to the Orstellen Sect?”James blinked, torn between revealing his true identity and seeking King Marciais’ opinion, as he had made a promise to him.“No,” King Marciais immediately understood his intention and refused.“Why?” James was puzzled.“Just for fun,” King Marciais replied with a smile.“Alright, you’re ruthless,” James did not press further and turned to Thea, saying, “You can return to the Human Universe, but I hope to see you at the Orstellen Convention. I’ll have a surprise for you then.”Hearing this, Thea looked at James, puzzled.James chuckled and said, “Actually, I know James’ wher
James wondered why King Marciais still would not allow him to reveal his true identity even though they had returned to the Orstellen Sect.King Marciais looked at James, who appeared puzzled, and asked, “In your perspective, what do you consider the most crucial aspect of cultivation?”Without hesitation, James responded, “It mainly depends on talent, followed by the Cultivation Heart. Only with an unwavering Cultivation Heart can one advance further on the path of cultivation.”“Correct,” King Marciais agreed. “Talent is important, but so is the Cultivation Heart. Your eagerness to reunite with Thea at this moment indicates that your mental fortitude may not be stable and you might be a bit impatient.”At these words, James rolled his eyes and said, “It’s not the same thing.”“It’s the same,” King Marciais said earnestly. “In the pursuit of the Martial Path’s perfection and greatness, mental fortitude is crucial. You must not be hasty no matter what you encounter, and you seem q
“Stillness, as in mental fortitude,” King Marciais clarified. “In the past, I was too impatient, which consistently impeded my progress toward mastering the pinnacle of Divine Martial Art. It wasn’t until I was defeated by Xeraiah and spent countless eons on the back mountain that I truly comprehended it. I hope to spare you from wandering down too many convoluted paths. You’ll grasp all of this when you genuinely fathom the Divine Martial Art.”King Marciais stood and patted James on the shoulder, saying, “Cultivation is an endless journey. Beyond the Chaos Completare Rank lies the Sovereign Rank. The Marciais Path within the Divine Martial Art I established only extends to the Chaos Completare Rank. In my estimation, if you can attain the Sixteenth Rank of the Marciais Path, it should be on par with the Sovereign Rank. I have great expectations for you. I hope you can surpass my accomplishments.” With these parting words, King Marciais vanished from James’ view.“The Sovereign Rank
Reflecting on his own life, James’ mental fortitude improved once again. He had already approached the threshold mentioned by King Marciais, but truly attaining King Marciais’ level of mental fortitude would demand more time and effort.Next, James began to seclude himself for cultivation. He started absorbing the Empyrean herbs to enhance his strength, realm, and bloodline power. Throughout this period, he remained vigilant in his thoughts.In his thoughts, the scene of King Marciais’ battle with Taran replayed constantly. This battle had served as a profound source of inspiration for him.Time flew by, and after absorbing a substantial quantity of Empyrean herbs, James’ realm had advanced to the Chaos Essencia Rank, and his bloodline had undergone improvement. Witnessing the battle between King Marciais and Taran had afforded him profound insights.After his bloodline had improved, he easily comprehended the Omniscience Path, which was the fourteenth rank of the Marciais Path.No
King Marciais stood in the Endlos Void with his hands folded behind his back, while James watched him intently.“I want to test your strength,” King Marciais said with a smile. In an instant, he moved in front of James and threw a punch.Although King Marciais did not use the Blithe Omniscience, his speed remained remarkable. However, even at this incredible pace, James sensed his movements and swiftly raised his hand to block.Boom!The collision of two forces generated an explosion in the void. Nonetheless, the aftermath of their battle did not spread out because both King Marciais and James exerted precise control over their powers, preventing them from radiating outward and, instead, making each other bear the full brunt of their own strength.King Marciais continued to throw rapid punches, and James responded in kind. In the Endlos Void, their fists and feet clashed. No matter how fast King Marciais attacked, James countered each strike calmly.“Good,” King Marciais exclaime
The Martial Path did not involve mysterious and arcane runes. Instead, inscriptions and rules originated from the heavens and earth. These inscription rules within them contained incredible power.On the other hand, the power of the Martial Path came from within oneself. After cultivating it, one could maximize their power when harnessing the inscription rules. Many Paths within the heavens and the earth cannot be expressed in words. They can only be understood through intuition. Nevertheless, the Martial Path could be conveyed and was relatively straightforward. However, comprehending this simplicity was as challenging as reaching the stars. King Marciais explained in great detail, sharing all the knowledge he had accumulated throughout his lifetime.In the Endlos Void, James stood opposite him. He smiled and said, “That’s all I can teach you. Just remember, your own power should not be weaker than the power of the heavens and earth.”James clasped his hands and expressed his
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