James’ part and future form instantly merged with his main body. Then, he immediately summoned the Supremusse Sword and flashed before one of his opponents.He swung his sword and unleashed a strange power.The challenger quickly summoned a weapon to block the attack. However, his sword was shattered instantly. The Supremusse Sword slashed his body, and a strange force exploded within his body. His flesh was obliterated, and his soul quickly fled from the area.“What the…”“That was so powerful.”The spectators watching were dumbfounded.James was pleased with his strength after combining his past, present, and future forms. The Tressencia Completare Art’s power was satisfying.The first challenger’s body had been destroyed, and he could no longer fight.The other four challengers quickly reacted and prepared to counterattack. However, the formation suddenly reemerged and sealed them.They immediately urged their strength to break the formation but were to no avail. The form
James was bluffing them. It was impossible for him to show mercy in such an intense battle. He was fighting with everything he had. Throughout the match, he had struck five times and completely drained his three forms of all energy. He had unleashed his strongest moves and could no longer take on another opponent. Although he maintained a calm composure, he was already powerless.After the five souls left the arena in embarrassment, James slumped to the ground. He propped himself up with difficulty and sat in a lotus position. Then, he began to restore his strength. Countless powerhouses were gathered in the auditorium outside the arena, but it was dead silent. The battle had ended as quickly as it started. Moreover, the outcome was different from what everyone expected.At that moment, the bets placed by the five races added to James’ previous prize pool. After James recovered some strength, he waved his hand and collected all the resources into a storage treasure. He was still
“I’ll see him. Why wouldn’t I? James grinned, then turned to Clotilde and replied, “Lead the way.”“Follow me.” Clotilde walked ahead.James followed behind her and soon arrived at the Yefteros’ main mountain. Then, he entered their main hall, where a crowd had already gathered. Besides a few elders of the Yefteros, Yuvin, and Thea were also present.James scanned the powerhouses in the hall, then finally rested his gaze on Halianor. He clasped his hands and said respectfully, “Forty-nine has come to see you, Sir Halianor.”Halianor waved his hand and said, “There’s no need for such formalities.”James asked calmly, “Is there a reason you summoned me?” Halianor stroked his white beard and said while smiling, “You’re a talented cultivator. I know you’re from the Central Plane outside of the Dark World and lack support. Our race is willing to take you in and train you. If you join us, you’ll be able to learn the best skills that exist.”James had already guessed the reason Halian
Latrusse and Lemuel were incredibly worried about James going to the Yefteros’ main hall. They were finally at ease after seeing him safely walking out of the spiritual mountain.“Let’s go.” Latrusse turned around and left without hesitation.The trio quickly left the Yefteros’ territory.“There are many powerhouses secretly tailing us.” Letrusse’s expression was quite solemn. He frowned and said, “It’s going to be hard to leave.”Lemuel asked, “What kind of creatures are following us?”Latrusse shook his head lightly and replied, “I can’t tell yet. Forty-nine has won too many treasures from the Yefteros’ arena. Naturally, many forces and powerhouses are eyeing them. I’m afraid even I won’t be able to ensure his safety.”Latrusse was at the Holy Celestial Rank’s middle stage. He was powerful and had terrifying powers. However, James’ treasures were too extraordinary, and even powerhouses at the Holy Celestial Rank’s late stage were tempted.The group did not linger in the area f
Latrusse and Lemuel held off the Shadowers, trying to snatch James’ treasures.James left the area but could feel the terrifying battle fluctuation coming from behind him. He was afraid to linger around and kept advancing.He did not stop moving until he could no longer sense fluctuations in the air. However, he was met with a surprise after halting in his tracks. He backed away after seeing the figure who had mysteriously appeared in front of him.The person was dressed in a black robe, with his back to James, making it hard to tell the person’s gender or age.Suddenly, the person turned around, but a beautiful mask blocked James from seeing the person’s appearance.“The peak of the Martial Celestial Rank?” James looked at the masked powerhouse before him nervously. Now that Latrusse and Lemuel were not with him, it would be hard for him to escape.“Hand them over,” the masked powerhouse reached out and demanded with a hoarse voice.Swoosh!A Sword Energy slashed down from the
Although Latrusse and Lemuel stalled the Shadowers from chasing up James, one managed to sneak away. The assassin caught up with James. Fortunately, Yuvin intervened and saved James.After James was safe, he rushed toward the Death Triangle without a break.He did not have to worry about Latrusse and Lemuel. The two of them were powerful, so even the Shadowers could not cause substantial harm to them.After traveling through the Dark World for some time, James finally arrived at the Death Triangle. He did not enter the area recklessly. Instead, he set up a time formation nearby and began to cultivate.Although he could kill powerhouses at the Great Celestial Rank’s late stage with the Supremusse Sword and Tressencia Completare Art, his cultivation base was still too weak. Compared to the Yefteros, he had some serious catching up to do.James took out a few rare herbs from the storage treasure and began to refine them without hesitation. At that moment, he had an abundant amount of
“Alright.” James gave Lemuel the Genesis Paths of 10,000 planes without hesitation.James was aware that he would not have left alive without Latrusse and Lemuel’s help, nor would he be able to keep his resources.“I’m also interested in the Genesis Paths.” Latrusse looked at James.James naturally understood the intention behind his words. After a slight hesitation, he waved his hand, and a few mysterious inscriptions emerged in front of Lemuel. Then, James said, “Thanks for the help. Here’s the Genesis Paths of ten thousand planes.”“Don’t mention it.” Latrusse stored the inscriptions away.James looked at the space ahead of them and said, “According to the map, this should be the Death Triangle.”Latrusse nodded and answered, “Yeah. It’s the Death Triangle.”Lemuel asked, “What’s the story behind the Death Triangle?”Latrusse shook his head and replied, “I’m not sure. The Dark World is too vast, and many special spaces exist. Many of them are uninhabited since they can be ve
The group stood in the bleak and barren land. James looked around and said, “According to the map, we’ve already arrived. But this area looks like an ancient battlefield. I don’t see the Glacies’ Princess.”Latrusse observed their surroundings and said, “Back away.”Lemuel pulled James, taking a few steps backward.Latrusse activated his powers, and a powerful force permeated the air. The gravel on the ground rolled into the air, and a bottomless pit appeared in their sight.They walked over to the pit and stared down, finding no end in sight.“It must be down there. However, I sense a very powerful formation. It should also be formed with the Glacies’ primitive inscriptions. We’re counting on you, Forty-nine,” said Latrusse.James nodded lightly in response.The group groped into the abyss, slowly descending to the bottom. Soon, they reached a formation blocking their path.The formation was made with Ice Curse. Even great powerhouses would find it hard to break, but it was
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