Zavis gently shook his head in response.A woman in a blue dress suddenly stepped forward and interrupted them. âIâve seen the oil lamp before.â James looked at Livie, who he considered a daughter.Livie had been staying in the Endlos Plane and never left the Heavenly Court.She explained, âIn the first battle against the Emyr Army, Emperor Raiah summoned an oil lamp and used it to illuminate the battlefield. With the oil lamp, he gave precise directions to the Endlos Army and forced the Emyr Army to retreat.ââHe summoned the oil lamp?â James frowned and asked, âDoes that mean Emperor Raiah has possession of the oil lamp?âLivie shook her head and said, âIâm not sure. You should ask Emyr Islandâs Young Master. He probably knows a thing or two about it.âThe Emyr Islandâs Young Master, Wynton, had stayed behind in the Endlos Plane, doing good deeds to compensate for the harm they had caused in the past.James looked at Thea and said, âYou stay here for now. Iâll go see Wynton.
Even though a long time had passed, Wyntonâs cultivation rank had not improved significantly and still had not entered the Sovereign Rank.âHaha,â Wynton chuckled and said, âThere are other things more important than cultivation rank.ââOh, is that so?â James looked at his with curiosity and asked, âWhat can be more important?âWynton tapped on his head a few times and said, âMental fortitude. I can reach a very high rank instantly if I want to.âJames did not pursue the topic any further. He knew there were countless ways to cultivate. Regardless of which path one took, it ultimately led to the same destination.He changed the topic and stated his purpose for visiting. âI came to ask you some things. Do you know about Emperor Raiahâs oil lamp?ââEmperor Raiahâs oil lamp?â Wynton was stunned by the question. He searched his memories for a while, then replied, âI do remember something about an oil lamp. When I participated in the attack on the Endlos Plane, I was already equipped
After returning to the Heavenly Court, James rejected guests and met up with Thea in a manorâs backyard.âDidnât you mention sensing the oil lampâs aura before? Can you sense it right now?â James asked with a frown.âI can try,â Thea replied, then sat in a lotus position.She released her Zen to the surroundings and allowed it to wander into the Dark World.James knew it would take a while for results. Thus, he stood up and headed to the Heavenly Courtâs Cumulus Palace.Countless powerhouses of the Human Race had already gathered inside the Cumulus Palace.âDad.ââMaster.âAs soon as James appeared, he was greeted by the powerhouses.James fixated his eyes on one of the powerhouses. âStephen.â Stephen replied, âYes, Master?â James said, âYouâve already entered the Martial Celestial Rank. Continuing to stay in the Endlos Plane will limit your cultivation growth. You should leave and explore the other outside planes, or if you wish, the Central Plane.âJames had set up a fo
Thea beamed with a bright smile, like a little girl who had found something interesting. She jumped joyfully, and her long black hair danced in the air.James was also relieved. Now that they had located the oil lamp, his next steps would be rather simple. He had to find the oil lamp, use it to enter the Prison World, and then find the powerhouses of the Tellures, Silvae, and Metalla. Once he gathered the primitive inscriptions of the five Elemental Primevals, he would finally be able to cure Qairo.After recovering, Qairo would be at the Quasi Bliss Rankâs peak. James would have nothing to worry about with such a powerhouse accompanying him. However, he still needed to improve his cultivation rank quickly. Only by becoming stronger can he protect himself.âHoney, letâs go find the oil lamp right now. Itâs moving quickly in the Dark World and will appear in a different area very soon. Iâm worried Iâll lose track of it,â Thea said anxiously.âAlright.â James nodded. Then, he waved h
Zeno had been following the oil lamp through the darkness for a very long time.âZeno?â James was slightly startled. He was not expecting to encounter Zeno in the Dark World.âWhy is someone else here?â Thea frowned slightly. She had only sensed the oil lampâs aura and did not sense anyone near the oil lamp.Zenoâs face looked evidently fatigued. He waved his hand, and a huge boulder floated over from the distance. He sat down and said, âIâve been chasing this thing for some time. I can finally rest.âJames waved his hand, and the oil lamp floated to him. He scrutinized the oil lamp and found it to be very magical, especially the wick and faint light.After analyzing the oil lamp for a while, James discovered that countless primitive inscriptions formed the light.Now that he had obtained the oil lamp, he could cultivate the primitive inscriptions of many of the Dark Worldâs races. However, the primitive inscriptions of the races imprisoned within the Prison World were not includ
Zeno knew everything about Jamesâ movements in the Endlos Plane but was clueless about his adventures in the outside planes.Jamesâ movements and achievements were hot topics in the outside planes and the Dark World. Thus, he had nothing to hide and truthfully shared his experiences after leaving the Endlos Plane. He even revealed his identity as the Supremusseumâs founder in his past life.âI visited the Heavenly Secrets Pavilionâs headquarters and met with their deputy master, Shorru Yasar. He told me their master stole the oil lamp that is used to enter the Prison World. However, he was injured and fled. The oil lamp also disappeared after that incident.âJames looked at Zeno and asked, âTell me more about Emperor Raiah.âZeno nodded lightly and said, âEmperor Raiah used to be the Heavenly Secret Pavilionâs Master in his previous life. His name was Theron Terrell, and he was from the Tribunal Race.âThe Tribunal Race was also involved in the war that happened in the Dark World.
Zeno said uncertainly, âActually, I donât know the details. There are many myths about the Ancestral Site. Itâs a place that goes way back into history. Even though I was a disciple of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion in my past life, I donât have much information about it.âI only know there is a place in the Dark World where countless races were born. It was a blessed land full of opportunities. However, it was destroyed for some reason, and only a few core pieces survived.âThese core pieces drifted the Dark World and formed into Progenitor Stars. However, only a handful of people who have lived a long time know about these events. I heard about them from Theron. Back then, he insisted on reincarnating on a Progenitor Star. Thatâs how we ended up in the Endlos Plane.ââIs Earth the Progenitor Star?â James asked with a frown.James was born on the earth, or to be more precise, it was the planet where he was reincarnated. After reaching such heights in his cultivation rank, he could
Zeno revealed that the oil lamp could lead them to Xeraiah.âHoweverâĶâ Zenoâs face suddenly became solemn. He explained, âOnce we leave with the oil lamp, the powerhouses that used to guard it would sense it instantly. With our current strength, we wonât be able to protect the oil lamp and might even end up losing our lives if they catch us.ââThen what should we do?â James frowned.Zeno shrugged and said, âHow would I know? Even Xeraiah couldnât figure it out. If he had a good plan, he wouldnât have left the oil lamp here.âJames fell into thought, âIâd be able to get the Elemental Primevalsâ primitive inscriptions much easier if Xeraiah came with me to the Prison World. If I donât search for him, the powerhouses that used to guard the oil lamp wonât catch up fast enough, and Iâll be able to enter the Prison World. However, Iâll need to put in some effort to obtain the primitive inscriptions.âAfter contemplating for a while, James asked, âBesides using the oil lamp, is there no
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
âNo wonder,â Lord Goyo finally understood after an extended contemplation.He distinctly remembered that back at the Yinâs Void, Jacopo, the incarnation of Waitara Pathâs 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 Jacopoâs identity as an incarnation of Waitara Pathâs 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.âYou fool, do you realize your mistake?âThe Yang governor and Gladwin looked up simultaneously, their faces full of fear.âLord Goyo, I truly didn't notice this. I had no idea when the Dark World was separated.ââLord 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.âWe need to sort this out first,â the Yang Governor glared fiercely at Gladwin. âWho's going to explain this later, you or me?âGladwin swallowed nervously. âOf course, it should be you.ââWhy should it be me?â the Yang Governor scoffed. âHaven'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?âGladwin's face twitched. âThis has nothing to do with cowardice. It's your duty as the leader of the Path Guardian Alliance.âThe Yang Governor laughed in exasperation. âYou'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 menâĶ" "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 standâĶ""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 warriorsâjust three of themâappeared 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. âWynton, 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.ââAnd so what?â Wynton roared. âYouâre 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!âJames smiled. âKeep going.ââI know you donât want to owe me any favors.â Wynton glared at him angrily. âYou gave me three free attacks to repay me for sparing you in the River of Time.âNow, Iâve given you your childrenâs past selves back, and you owe me once more. Youâre waiting for my terms, arenât you?âJames looked resigned.âWrong,â Wynton sneered. âI wonât 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!âJames sensed something was wrong and was shocked. âWynton!âWynton, imprisoned, began to burn, flames flickering and licking his body. He roare
"ThatâsâĶ" The sight of that token filled Wynton with shock. "Y-Youâre 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.'Itâs 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 canât control it, so you canât either. The only one who can is the Yin governor."He looked at James. "And sheâs cleaved in two. Unless you can merge them together, the mirror will not work. However, with just your wifeâs half-self, finding Wuiaâs 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