Yered seemed indifferent while observing this scene. It was unclear whether he was struck by the spectacle or confident in breaking through Yui’s Tethralis Art.Yui’s aura continued to rise. His Essence Energy merged into one, transforming into a column of light shooting into the sky. Simultaneously, the Dark Powers beyond this area rushed toward him, and he avidly absorbed them.“Haha,” he laughed uproariously. “With the Tethralis Art, I can soar to the heavens. Who else can oppose me?”Yui’s laughter echoed.“Fancy tricks.” Facing this, Yered appeared nonchalant. He raised both hands, revealing two distinct runes, each channeling a different power. One was fire, the other was ice. “This brat,” James exclaimed in surprise while seeing the scene. “He comprehended the Glaciem Race’s primitive inscriptions and cultivated the Ice Power in such a short time. Moreover, it seems like he intends to merge fire and ice to create a new force.”At this moment, Yui’s aura surged and surpass
His strength was on par with Yui’s use of the Tethralis Art, rendering Yui unable to harm him. This injury was caused by him exerting all his power and manipulating the injuries within his body.“Damn it,” Yered cursed. He was injured and could not persist for long when unleashing his full strength. If he could not quickly kill Yui, he would succumb to the invasion of Flammae poison. At that point, he would truly lack the strength to defeat Yui.Yui was also shaken by Yered’s power. He had not expected that his full-force attack would be blocked by Yered even after he employed the Tethralis Art.However, he discerned that Yered was also injured and would not be able to maintain his combat effectiveness for long. So was he. He had paid a great price for using the Tethralis Art. Even if he won this battle, he would need to seclude himself for a considerable period upon returning. “Damn,” Yui cursed too. He contemplated escaping, and no one could stop him if he wanted to. Yet, he was
Yered returned to eliminate the Thirty-six Umbraguards of the Yeftero Race.James and the others exchanged glances.“What do we do now?” Maddox asked.James looked at him and said, “You’re a mysterious guard of the Mevryee Race, and no one in the outside world knows of your existence. This mission’s failure won’t implicate the Mevryee Race. You should go back.”“Alright.” Maddox did not say much and vanished into the darkness.“We should plan our next move now,” James said, furrowing his brow. “Yui is too powerful. Although we couldn’t kill him this time, he inflicted severe injuries. The Yeftero Race will surely seek revenge. We need to think about another plan. In my opinion, we need to find a place to hide and observe for some time. Let’s see what moves the Yeftero Race will make.”Jadranka frowned as she said, “The Yeftero Race’s intelligence network is formidable. Where can we hide?”James suggested, “Let’s head to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion headquarters. We have to sear
The Yeftero Race knew immediately when they died.The main hall of the Yeftero Race gathered many elders, with Halianor seated at the forefront. His face was solemn as he said, “The Thirty-six Umbraguards are dead. This means an unexpected situation on the side of Saint Yui. However, we have been unable to establish contact with him, and I don’t know how things are on his end.”Numerous elders of the Yeftero Race were assembled in the main hall. However, none of them spoke.After a while, an elder said, “Although Saint Yui is only in the early stage of Holy Celestial Rank, he has mastered many martial arts skills. He should be fine.”Halianor’s face was somber as he said, “I hope so. If something were to happen to him, none of those involved in this matter would survive.”Currently, the Yeftero Race could not contact Yui. They had no choice but to wait at the Yeftero Race headquarters. Meanwhile, Yui was fleeing in injury. He was worried that Yered would chase after him. He dared
James and the others swiftly navigated through the darkness. When passing through a Primeval’s area, James suddenly came to a halt and said, “Having too many people is a bit conspicuous. Here’s the plan, all of you wait for me at the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion in this area. I’ll go to the Dieux Academy at the Central Plane of the outside world.”James intended to discreetly go to the Dieux Academy and bring back Gaius, Gurgen, Zavis, and Taran.“Alright.” Thea nodded. The others had no objections.“Don’t reveal your true identity. Change your appearance and aura,” James instructed before handing the token given by Xoel to Thea.After making brief arrangements, James quickly departed, disappearing into the dark space. Once he left, the others wasted no time and swiftly headed towards the world ahead, waiting for James at the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion branch of this area.James unleashed a Boundarybreaker Rune. Upon reappearing, he found himself at the edge of the Dark World beyond t
James briefly recounted the events.Upon hearing this, all of them looked dumbfounded. They never expected so many hidden secrets in the boundless darkness. The revelation that Thea hailed from one of the Four Ancient Races, the Mevryee Race, and was even a princess of that race surprised them. What shocked them even more were James’ experiences during this period.“The Dark World is stronger and more terrifying than you can imagine. The failed assassination of the Yeftero Race’s Saint means that they’ll soon trace it back to the Dieux Academy. So, all of you need to leave. I’ll take you back to the Endlos Plane, and it just so happens that there are powerhouses needed to protect,” James said. “Will this involve the Dieux Academy? The Yefteros are formidable, and it should be easy for them to destroy the academy.”Few of them expressed their concern.James replied, “Maybe not. The Dieux Academy is insignificant for the Yeftero Race. They won’t harm the academy. They’re here just
An eighth-level plane was no small matter. It provided a constant stream of cultivation resources. After Hadran lost the eighth-level plane, Thorqua and some core elders of the Valiant Alliance were angry. This plane must not fall into the hands of the Dieux Academy or James.The Valiant Alliance continuously exerted pressure on the Dieux Academy and even dispatched Hyrum to reclaim the plane.“Mr. Hyrum, you’re being petty,” said Jorah, the Great Elder of the Dieux Academy. “Considering both yours and Mr. Caden’s realm, isn’t this a form of bullying?”“Hmph,” Hyrum snorted and said, “Didn’t he do the same when he gambled with Hadran? Taking advantage of the ignorance of the outside world’s living beings regarding his strength, he deceived Hadran of our Valiant Alliance into gambling with him.”“You’re so verbose,” James said impatiently.Although he had been cautious upon his initial arrival in the Central Plane, he no longer deemed the Central Plane or even the countless planes
As soon as Xezal appeared in the hall, James could instantly tell she had recovered her powers by looking at the aura and energy she was emanating. Also, James could sense that Xezal had perfected her art. Xezal had been working on cultivating and developing a mysterious art all this time. She was required to go through thousands of reincarnations. The combination of all her experiences during the reincarnations would then help her fully complete the art. James had come across several Holy Celestial Rank cultivators during his trip to the Dark World. As he observed Lady Wikoliaʼs aura, James discovered she had leveled up and entered the Holy Celestial Rank. “James Caden?” “Whoʼs that?” The elders of the Dieux Academy had puzzled looks on their faces as they exchanged glances. They did not have any members with that name in the academy. Xezal or Lady Wikolia walked over to an empty seat and sat down comfortably. Her gaze drifted across the room. Then, Lady Wikolia said i
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