James ordered again, “Observe the Sovereign Antique Shop on Antique Street. See if there is any news about a box unearthed from the Prince of Orchid Mountain's ancient tomb from the Southern Plains. Notify me immediately if there is anything.”“Understood.”“By the way, check the backgrounds of those assassins. Bring their families to Cansington if possible. Also, buy them houses and find jobs for them. The assassins will be obedient if their families are in Cansington.”“Understood.”Ronald nodded.After James had made arrangements, he got up and left.After walking out of the repair shop, a jeep drove by, and the car’s window rolled down. The Blithe King showed his face and waved at James.James walked over, opened the door, and got in the car.The Blithe King took out a cigarette and handed it over. Then, he asked, “Did anything happen last night?”James took the cigarette and smiled. “Do you think I’ll still be here if something had happened?”“The Red Flame Army was disp
Thea did not sleep the whole night.Quincy stayed with her throughout the night.After dawn, she kept calling James.However, James' phone was turned off, and she could not get through, no matter how many times she called.“It’s already ten o’clock. Why haven’t you come home yet?”Thea paced around the room anxiously.“Don’t worry, Thea. James will be fine.”Quincy had complete faith in James because he was the Black Dragon. He was able to beat the 28-nation martial arts gurus and a hundred thousand troops. A few assassins were nothing to him.“Then, why is his phone still turned off?” Thea sat down anxiously and took Quincy’s hand.“Quincy, let’s go to the police,” said Thea.Quincy was speechless.‘Call the police?‘Is calling the police going to be of any use?’Although she did not know who captured them and James last night, she could tell from the conversation between James and the Black Snake that it was not something the police could intervene in.When she came bac
“I really have nothing to do with the Black Dragon. I simply saved him ten years ago. Now that he is dead, why are they still troubling me?”James shrugged. “How would I know? By the way, I haven’t had anything to eat since last night. I’m starving!”“Let’s go out to eat.” Thea grabbed James’ hands.James glanced at Quincy and asked with a smile, “Quincy, you’re the vice president of the Transgenerational Group and must have a lot to do. It’s already ten in the morning. Do you not have to leave for work?”Quincy immediately understood James’ intentions.He did not want her to follow them.She pouted her lips and smiled. “I’ve already asked for a leave and won’t have to go to the company today. I also haven’t had anything to eat yet. Let’s go together.”“Quincy, thank you for coming to accompany me last night. Otherwise, I really don’t know what I would’ve done without you. I’ll treat you to this meal!” Thea held Quincy’s hand.Quincy glanced at James with a triumphant expressio
Seeing Thea’s shocked face, Quincy pouted and smiled.“I’m just kidding. He is a person that lacks ambition, and I don’t like that. I like myself a man who is capable!”Thea sighed in relief. She thought Quincy was really interested in James.“Quincy, you almost scared me to death. You shouldn't spout such nonsense, especially in front of him. Otherwise, he will think he is someone again and feel overly proud.”“Alright, I know.” Quincy pouted and chuckled.They finished their meal quickly.After dinner.Outside the restaurant. Quincy held Thea’s hand and said, “Thea, you head back first. I’ll go to the company with James.”James was troubled. He never said he was going to the company.“Quincy, Ms. Xenos, my position is different from yours. You’re a high-ranking superior in the company, but I’m just a small salesman. I don’t need to report to the company every day. My job is to get deals outside.”“I know. Although you don’t have to go every day, there is a meeting in th
Quincy looked at him disdainfully.She would have been respectful with James was merely her boss.However, apart from being her boss, he also had another identity—her first boyfriend.“James, shouldn’t you give me an explanation?”Quincy turned to James.James felt guilty but pretended to be calm. “Explain? Explain what? Have you seen a boss explaining something to an employee before?”“James, don’t brush it off. What exactly happened?”“What do you mean what happened? Don’t you need to go to the company? Hurry up. I’m sleepy. I’m going to sleep in the office.”Quincy asked, “Why did you approach Thea? Not only did you marry into the Callahans, but you have also been secretly helping her but refuse to let her know about it. Also, what happened on Mount Thunder Pass? You’re alive and well, but the news is that you died. The whole nation grieved over you. I was depressed for a while to find out you were dead.“You’re obviously alive, so why didn’t you come back to look for me? D
James smiled.He closed his eyes and ignored Quincy.He always had a good judgment of people, but he could not see through Quincy.It was hard to read what was on her mind.Moments ago, she was trying to seduce him.Right after, she claimed not to want to steal Thea’s husband.Fortunately, he had a relatively strong endurance and was loyal to Thea. Thus, he was unwilling to mess around.Otherwise, he might not have been able to resist Quincy’s temptation and would have gone to a hotel room with her.It would be fine if she were serious. However, it would be awkward if he agreed and she was just teasing him.He was one of the Five Commanders of Sol, standing on top of the power pyramid. Now, he was the Transgenerational Group’s behind-the-scene boss. He was also Quincy’s boss. He did not want to lose face in front of her.He did not sleep the whole night. He closed his eyes, and soon the drowsiness overwhelmed him, and he fell asleep.Quincy drove to the Transgenerational
“I’m waiting for you. I called Thea and told her we’d be having a meeting tonight, so there’s no use going home so soon. Come to my place. I’m alone.” Quincy deliberately crossed her long, slender legs, showing them off.“I’m not interested.” James turned around and left.After taking a few steps, he turned back and said, “Remember to lock the door when you leave.”Quincy sat on the office chair and watched as James left. She pouted her lips and smiled. ‘Even that didn’t work? As expected of the Black Dragon, he has the ability to resist the greatest of temptations.’“James.”As soon as James left the office, he saw Scarlett.James glanced at her and said, “Who gave you permission to let Quincy enter? She’s only the vice president and isn’t allowed to enter the chairman’s office. A company must follow its rules and regulations if it wants to succeed. Do I need to teach you every simple, little thing?”Scarlett was not expecting James to scold her.“J-James, she said she was
Whitney did not expect James to be so capable. He had already seen through her identity. “Tell us about it.” James looked at her.Although he suspected Whitney’s identity, he kept it a secret for a while and observed her because he was unsure of her motives for approaching Henry or himself.Now, it seemed that this woman did not have ill intentions toward Henry but rather seemed interested in him. Thus, he simply poked through her identity.“He’s my father.”Whitney did not hide it. She smiled mischievously and replied, “To be honest, I secretly snuck out from home. The Northern Border is too boring, so I came to Cansington.”Henry was stunned to learn of her identity.This woman was the daughter of one of the Five Commanders.“Not bad.”James smiled brightly and glanced at Henry. “Henry, you better seize your chances. The daughter of a commander must have countless wealthy suitors wanting to marry her.”“Cough, cough…” Henry smiled awkwardly.“Fine. I won’t tease you anymo
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