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
Lemuel did not adopt the appearance he had used during their trip to the Dark World. Instead, he had assumed the appearance of the elderly cultivator James had first met in the Dieux Academy. “Welcome back.” James flashed Lemuel a smile. Lemuel snorted. “It’s all thanks to what you have done! If I didnʼt rush back here quickly enough, those from the Dark World might just tear down the Dieux Academy while I’m not around!” Then, Lemuel fixed Lady Wikolia with a stony gaze. “Should you be speaking in that arrogant tone when you’ve just entered the Holy Celestial Rank fairly recently?” James could sense a more potent aura radiating from Lemuel. It appeared Lemuel had also gained enlightenment from his journey to the Dark World. He was currently in the middle stage of the Holy Celestial Rank. With the Feimsurge Art that he had created himself, Lemuel should be able to fend off the Yefteros as long as he was not too outnumbered. Lady Wikolia knitted her brows as she stared at Lem
James was not powerful enough to battle Lady Wikolia head-on or exterminate her right away. It was not the time for him to exact his revenge yet. On the other hand, Lady Wikolia looked around the room with a pensive look in her eyes. Lemuel, the founder of Dieux Academy, had shown up in the main hall. He appeared to share a close relationship with James. It would not do Lady Wikolia any good if she insisted on sticking around. She let out a soft chuckle. “See you around, James.” Then, Lady Wikolia teleported and vanished from her spot. Eventually, only the Dieux Academyʼs elders remained in the main hall. Lemuel looked at James and sighed wearily. “Seriously, things always get too complicated with you around!” James gave a small shrug. “I can’t help it. I’ve set up a meticulous plan, but Yui Yeftero is just terrifyingly resilient. He managed to escape in the end.” “Anyhow, you should leave the Dieux Academy first. I don’t want the members of our academy to get dragged
Lemuel had a grim expression on his face as well. He had rushed back to the Dieux Academy as quickly as he could after hearing the news. However, the representative from the Yefteros managed to arrive at the academy within that short amount of time.Also, Lemuel was aware that Halianor had reached the peak of the late stage of the Holy Celestial Rank. Halianor was close to achieving the Consummation Holy Celestial Rank soon. Still, Lemuel was certain he could survive Halianorʼs attacks in an all-out battle. Unfortunately, they were situated at the Dieux Academy at the moment. Even though Lemuel had the skills and powers to protect himself, he would not be able to ensure the safety of everyone at the academy simultaneously. Moreover, a battle between cultivators of their level would completely annihilate the Dieux Academy. Lemuel was set on preventing that at all costs. “Forty-nine… Or should I call you James Caden?” Halianor levitated in mid-air and fixed James with a contem
“Are you looking down on the members of the Dieux Academy?” Lemuel took a few steps forward and released his aura. As he activated the sixth stage of the Feimsurge Art, Lemuel channeled an immense wave of aura in Halianorʼs direction. With the powers of the Feimsurge Art, Lemuelʼs aura was enhanced to the point where it had even surpassed the potency of Halianorʼs aura. “I have no intention of interfering in your act of revenge against James Caden. However, I have previously received guidance from a cultivator belonging to the Temple of Theognostos. Therefore, I canʼt just let you take James away against his will.” Lemuel knew James’ story about Theognostos was all a bluff. However, it was the only way left for Lemuel to use the story to keep the Yefteros wary and buy James more time.Meanwhile, Lemuel had extended his aura to cover the entire area of the Dieux Academy. His aura was strong enough to withstand the attack from Halianorʼs formation if the latter decided to acti
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