“Forty-nine, you deceived me.”Ladon stood forward, his face pale. He clenched his fists, wanting to tear James into pieces.James glanced at Ladon and said, “So what if I did We agreed in the beginning that one would only win if one killed and kicked the other person out of the arena. You were careless. You can’t blame me for this.”“You…”Ladon breathed heavily.“Alright.”Xhemal stood forward and glanced at Ladon. He said, “You lost.”Since the headmaster of Dieux Academy said so, Ladon could not say anything else. He only glared at James.“Quirijn, why don’t you show yourself?” Xhemal looked into the distant void.Following Xhemal’s words, many living beings turned around.In the distant void, a middle-aged man appeared. The man wore a golden robe. His aura was extraordinary. Strange clouds were floating behind him.The man was the current master of Supremusseum, Quirijn. He was also the current master of the Supremusse Sword.Quirijn stepped on the void and walked over
James smiled and asked, “I wonder how you’re going to get it back.”“Since we lost it because of the challenge, I will win it back. Do you dare to take on my challenge?” Quirijn looked at James.“What’s the challenge?” James looked at Quirijn.“I don’t want to take advantage of you when your cultivation base is still weak. I’ll give you time to grow and cultivate. One entrapoch later, I will come and get the Supremusse Sword myself. I won’t have mercy on you. The day I obtain the Supremusse Sword will be the day you die. So, do you dare to take on this challenge?”“Alright. I’ll take on the challenge.”James did not hesitate.An entrapoch was a long time.With his potential, one entrapoch was enough for him to restore his cultivation base to the state of his previous life. He could reach the Holy Celestial Rank.“Hmph.”Quirijn scoffed before disappearing.After he left, Fabrizio of the Ancient Clan’s Immortal Mountain also left the area. After all, he did not want to stay in
Xhemal’s words shocked the elders of Dieux Academy.“Sir Xhemal, please reconsider this.”“Sir Xhemal, I admit that Forty-nine is a prodigy and has strong comprehension. However, he has just entered Dieux Academy. If you open up a mountain and make him an elder, the world will laugh at Dieux Academy once this spreads.”“That’s right. Even though he’s talented, he should follow the rules. He can’t become an elder right upon entering the academy.”…Several powerhouses of Dieux Academy advised Xhemal.The potential James showed was indeed terrifying. It definitely surpassed that of all the amazing powerhouses in the history of Dieux Academy.Nonetheless, James had just entered Dieux Academy. Opening up a mountain for him and making him an elder was ridiculous.Even Jorah, a great elder, frowned. He glanced at James and thought for a moment. Then, he said, “I think it will work. After all, James could cultivate the Feimsurge Art and reach the fourth stage in such a short time. Tha
“Oh?” Sevara glanced at James. She had not expected him to invite her to join Mount Caden.“What’s in it for me?” she asked, suppressing a smile. Normally, she maintained an aloof demeanor, but her smile at this moment could charm the soul out of Zavis.James smiled and replied, “When you join Mount Caden, I’ll personally mentor you in the Feimsurge Art.”“Alright, I’m in,” Sevara agreed without hesitation. She had come to Dieux Academy to witness the Feimsurge Art. While watching was easy, mastering the art was incredibly difficult. Having a talent who had already comprehended the Feimsurge Art to guide her was too good of an opportunity to pass up.James looked at the surrounding living beings from prominent sects and powerful forces. Some were even his enemies. However, he did not dwell on it at the moment.He spoke loudly, “Is anyone willing to join Mount Caden? After joining, you’ll have the opportunity to get my personal guidance. Joining other sects or seeking mentorship un
Mount Caden had been successfully established. In the recent Dieux Academy new disciples’ recruitment, the distinguished disciples the sect elders had hoped for all ended up becoming Mount Caden disciples.In the main hall of Mount Caden, James sat at the forefront. He looked at the Petit Celestial Rank and late stage of the Sovereign Sixth Rank powerhouses below, stroking his chin in contemplation.He had become the master of a mountain within Dieux Academy and achieved what he had wished for. However, developing Mount Caden into a pillar of the academy would be a challenging task.For now, his main task was to cultivate and advance his cultivation realm as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, Mount Caden needed a person in charge. He needed to find a suitable living being among his disciples to manage the mountain.“I don’t have the time to deal with the affairs of Mount Caden. I need someone to manage it. Who among you is interested?” James asked the assembly of powerhouses in the
After outlining the future cultivation plan, James departed from Mount Caden and headed to the main peak of Dieux Academy.He arrived at the library. Dedicated disciples were guarding the library, and access was restricted to those with tokens. Moreover, even with access, one could only view the Supernatural Signature Skills but not take them away. To do so, one needed to make a contribution, but this permission would only last for a limited time. Once that time expired, the borrowed Supernatural Signature Skills had to be returned. “Sect Elder,” a disciple guarding the library respectfully greeted James as he arrived.The library was an important place within Dieux Academy, and the disciples stationed there possessed high cultivation realms. Even the weakest among them were at the Petit Celestial Rank. Besides, the role of guarding the library was highly sought after because it granted unrestricted access to view the Supernatural Signature Skills. “Hmph,” a cold snort echoed. F
Dieux Academy’s library had nine levels, each containing different Supernatural Signature Skills. The higher the level, the more advanced the Supernatural Signature Skills.Once James found suitable ones, he quickly viewed them, casually flipping through the pages before placing them back on the bookshelf and picking up another to read. Soon, he reached the ninth level of the library.On the ninth level, the Supernatural Signature Skills he flipped through were all highly advanced and well-known in the outside world. Despite his possession of the Genesis Path Scripture, memorizing these profound inscriptions was challenging, and he required some time to review each one.“Brat, can you really understand these?” At that moment, a lazy voice echoed.James looked over and saw a ragged, unkempt elder crawling out from a pile of books in a corner of the ninth level.The elder stretched his body and asked, “I’ve been watching you for a while now. You casually pick up and drop these manua
At first, Lemuel thought James was just browsing the books and could not really understand them. He now believed that James could comprehend them because mastering the Feimsurge Art in such a short time and cultivating it to the fourth stage was extraordinary.James did not pay any attention to Lemuel. After obtaining what he wanted, he left the library and returned to Mount Caden.However, once he reached, he detected the aura of a battle. The entire spiritual mountain was completely surrounded by Dieux Academy disciples.James swiftly returned to the spiritual mountain.Outside the battle arena of the spiritual mountain were many injured Petit Celestial Rank disciples.At this moment, Wubbe from the Elysium Hall was fighting against a powerhouse from Dieux Academy in the battle arena. While Wubbe hailed from the Elysium Hall with a high cultivation base—the Petit Celestial Rank—his opponent was a Great Celestial Rank powerhouse, and he was being thoroughly dominated, covered in
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