Many creatures approached Yefteros’ arena to spectate the battle.James stood in the arena with the Supremusse Sword. He could feel the power of the sword, and his confidence skyrocketed.Bareilly stood with his hands behind him as his aura gradually grew stronger. Although he was only at the peak of the Petit Celestial Rank, he was gifted. Moreover, he was equipped with a sword the Yefteros had specially crafted for him. It gave him the confidence to kill even an opponent at the Great Celestial Rank.Swoosh!The referee appeared in the arena. She looked at James expressionlessly and said, “The rules of this battle remain the same. You may choose to concede defeat. However, you’ll lose everything in the prize pool.”James sneered, “How can I surrender when I’ve already earned so many treasures?”“You may start!” After the referee announced the beginning of the fight, she disappeared from the arena.Bareilly stood motionlessly in the arena, and so did James.James gripped tightl
The Supremusse Sword and Barelit Sword locked momentarily. The two powerful forces intertwined and caused an explosion.Boom!A powerful shock wave burst out and permeated the area.James was blasted away by the force and lost his balance.Bareilly quickly seized the opportunity to attack. He appeared before James in the blink of an eye and slashed out his sword.James cast the Blithe Omniscience and avoided the attack. However, the Yefteros had already devised a way to counterattack the Blithe Omniscience. Bareilly disappeared right after James.When James appeared in the distance, the Barelit Sword followed him and penetrated his body. Immediately afterward, a few Sword Energies exploded in him and obliterated the left side of his torso.“His Sword Path is amazing.” James was startled.James was very cautious in the fight. He quickly mobilized the Life Path, and a powerful vitality flowed through his body to regenerate his flesh. Then, he activated the Feimsurge Art. His body
The spectators could see that James’ Sword Path was superior.Clotilde, who was watching from the main auditorium, raised an eyebrow.Bareilly sensed the mighty force from James’ Sword Path, and veins bulged on his face. At that moment, his whole body’s strength began circulating vigorously and integrated with his Sword Path. Then, he pointed his sword forward and said, “Go.”Bareilly terrifying Sword Path Energy permeated the air.James quickly cast the Genesis Sword Art and unleashed a powerful Sword Energy.Boom!The two powerful forces clashed.Bareilly’s Sword Energy was shattered. Immediately afterward, he was surrounded by James Sword Energy.Bareilly raised his hand to resist the potent force.Crack!The Barelit Sword was destroyed.Bareilly’s flesh and soul could not withstand the force and were continuously injured.After unleashing all his power, Bareilly was out of fuel. With his physical strength alone, it was impossible to block James’ attack. His body explode
The powerhouses made fun of the Yefteros, who rarely faced defeat.The crowd thought James had had enough and would end his challenge. To everyone’s surprise, James merely cast a glance at the prize pool and sat down in the arena to tend to his wounds.Even though James killed Bareilly with one attack, he suffered significant damage from their confrontation. Thus, James wanted to use the opportunity to treat his injuries to continue on his next battle.“...”“Huh?”“Is he not planning to stop?”“If he doesn’t end his challenge now, the Yefteros will send a powerhouse at the Great Celestial Rank to fight him.”“The arena will unlock new modes if he faces an opponent two ranks higher than him.”“It’s rare to have opponents with a disparity of two cultivation ranks fight each other, even in the Dark World, right?”A few powerhouses began to discuss. The person in charge of the arena, Clotilde, stood up with a beautiful smile and muttered, “What a surprise.”Lemuel asked, “What d
Ten thousand years was not considered a long time, but within this period, the news about the battle had spread throughout the Dark World. Many top prodigies from the Primevals had traveled to the arena to watch.Latrusse said solemnly, “Forty-nine had gone overboard this time. He’s very bold to take on three challengers at the Great Celestial Rank’s early stage. The news about the incoming battle had already spread wide and far. The different races interested in participating will send their strongest members at the Great Celestial Rank’s early stage. These powerhouses are already the best of the best in their ranks. How will Forty-nine fight them while only at the Sovereign Sixth Rank?”Lemuel frowned. After thinking for a while, he said, “Maybe he’ll create a miracle.”“I do hope so.” Latrusse sighed, not believing James would be able to come out victorious.The challengers so far had been specially trained by the Yefteros to fight in arenas. Although they were powerful, they we
“Understood.” Yuvin left immediately after receiving the order and searched for Thea.Thea had already changed her last name to Mabins.“Princess.” Yuvin knelt on the ground.Thea immediately supported him and said, “Mr. Yuvin, there’s no need for such formalities.”Yuvin stood up and said, “Your father has ordered me to bring you to the Yefteros.”Thea’s smile immediately froze. She sat down helplessly and said, “So soon?”Yuvin quickly reassured her, “It’s not to proceed with your marriage. A powerhouse from the Central Plane, named Forty-nine, has appeared and is currently competing in the Yefteros’ arena.”Thea immediately recognized the name. She jumped to her feet and asked anxiously, “Why did he go to the Yefteros? He is walking into his own grave! Why is he so reckless? I already told him not to come to the Dark World! Why doesn’t he listen to me?”She paced around the room in worry.“Princess, I’ll take you to the Yefteros. However, there are a few conditions. First,
Clotilde knelt on one knee in the Yeftero’s main hall. As the black market’s manager, she had a very high status in the Yefteros. Yet, she had to kneel in the presence of the man before her.“Sir Halianor, many powerhouses from the various races have entered our territory. It’s only right that you take over now.”Halianor Yeftero was the Great Elder of the Yefteros. He had high authority and was only second to the Yefteros’ Leader. He was a powerhouse at the Holy Celestial Rank’s late stage and one of the strongest in the Yefteros, as well as in the Dark World.Clotilde handed over several letters and said, “These are from races interested in participating in the arena’s next battle. Please review them.”Halianor’s long gray hair and wrinkled skin accentuated his old age. Moreover, his listless expression made it look as if he would drop dead any moment.He took the letters, casually glanced at them, and replied, “We’ll not participate in the battle. Leave the chance to the other
Lemuel knew he did not stand a chance against Halianor.Latrusse whispered, “I never expected the battle to attract the Yefteros’ Great Elder.”Lemuel did not respond and observed Halianor from afar.Many powerhouses have entered the auditorium, and the battle was about to begin.In the auditorium’s front seats, Halianor looked at Yuvin and asked smilingly, “Who is the Mevryee sending into the battle?”Yuvin replied, “Our representative is Gannon Mabon. He’s a cultivator at the Great Celestial Rank’s early stage.”Halianor said calmly, “Oh, Gannon? The genius who severely injured an opponent at the Martial Celestial Rank?”“Yeah.” Yuvin nodded.Halianor looked at the middle-aged man wearing a black robe beside him. The man had a very ordinary appearance but was, in fact, a very terrifying existence. He was the leader of the Suunteli Race, Zebulon Suunteli.The Suuntelis were ranked second among the Dark World’s Four Ancient Races. Their leader was only at the middle stage of t
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