From what James knew, there were no powerhouses at the Holy Celestial Rank within the Central Plane’s major forces. The strongest powerhouse known was only at the Martial Celestial Rank’s Consummation. Thus, James was confident he could handle matters in the Cental Plane.He had not paid attention to the powerhouses in the Central Plane for a while, so he was unaware if anyone had entered the Holy Celestial Rank. However, it did not shake his confidence. He was only at the Great Celestial Rank’s Consummation but could easily kill opponents at the Holy Celestial Rank.After spreading the word about wanting to take revenge, James went into hiding on a spiritual mountain. He sat in a lotus position at the apex. Standing beside him were Quattro, Qiyana, Qairo, and Jada. His companions were waiting for him to take action.James sat down and rested. At the same time, he tried to make a breakthrough in his cultivation rank. Unfortunately, he had reached a bottleneck and could not improve a
Yui said calmly, “I’ll be taking over the Elysium Hall from now onward.”“Okay.” Weilen did not dare to disobey orders.“That’s enough. You can stand.” Yui gently waved his hand.Weilen stood up, looked at Yui, and asked smilingly, “Why were you sent here, Saint Yui?”Yui replied calmly, “James has been up to a lot recently. If I don’t come, he’ll become even more presumptuous.”“It’s just some small conflict between the forces in the Central Plane. You didn’t need to come to deal with him personally,” said Weilen.Weilen had been in the Central Plane all this while and was unaware of the events in the Dark World. He had no idea what James had done in the Dark World and did not hear about Theognostos being James’ backbone. Naturally, the other forces in the Central Plane were also oblivious since the news only spread within the Dark World.The Dark World and Central Plane were too far apart. Moreover, the living beings on the Central Plane hardly entered the Dark World. Even if
Quattro had already easily killed the Elysium Halls’ Master, Weilen. However, he was utterly clueless about the deceased person’s identity.The guards gathered outside the Elysium Hall were aghast after seeing Weilen killed.Quattro pointed at a guard and said, “You, come here.” The guard’s face paled, and he quickly stepped away. However, a powerful force wrapped around him and pulled him forward.“No! Don’t kill me!” The guard said with a shivering voice, “Y-You already killed our master!”“Huh?” Quattron was dumbfounded. He asked, “Was that guy just now the Elysium Hall’s Master? He was so weak. How did he even qualify as the Elysium Hall’s Master? How was someone like him allowed to rule the Central Plane?”Meanwhile, Yui was still sitting in the main hall. After seeing the situation outside, his brows furrowed tightly. He did not expect trouble to arise right after he arrived in the Central Plane.He left the main hall and appeared outside the Elysium Hall’s gate.“I’ve a
The Yefteros led the Dark World’s Four Ancient Races. As the Yefteros’ Saint, Yui was quite arrogant. He said coldly, “You’re quite arrogant, aren’t you, black piggy? What the hell is the Aveswine? Since you have a death wish, I’ll fulfill you.”Yui’s face darkened, and a terrifying aura emerged from his body. His aura was so powerful that it began to affect the surrounding void.The Central Plane's major forces immediately noticed the powerful aura.“What happened?”“Why is such a potent force coming from the Elysium Hall?”“It’s a powerhouse at the Holy Celestial Rank. I can sense he has great achievements in the Holy Celestial Rank.”…Many powerhouses in the Central Plane were alarmed. They immediately unleashed their Zens to investigate what was happening in the Elysium Hall.The disciples and guards of Elysium Hall were horrified after sensing Yui’s aura. They knew the surrounding areas would be destroyed, and the Elysium Hall would crumble if a battle broke out. They qui
Quattro’s sword had penetrated through Yui’s body, causing a bloody injury.Yui quickly retreated away. Although he was injured, it was not lethal. After getting to a safe distance, he inspected his wound in disbelief.James’ companions also watched in surprise. However, James remained calm since he had already witnessed Quattro kill a powerhouse at the Holy Celestial Rank with just one attack. He knew how strong Quattro was. The others, however, were astonished by the sight.Quattro said nonchalantly, “You’re quite impressive. Any other cultivator at the Holy Celestial Rank’s middle stage would’ve been obliterated after being struck by my attack. You’ve exceeded my expectations. I’ll spare your life if you become my follower.”“Damn it.” Yui’s face was terrifyingly grim. As the Yefteros’ Saint and future leader of the race, he could not bear such mockery. Suddenly, his body underwent abnormal changes.James exclaimed, “Tethralis Art!”Previously, Yui managed to fight against Yer
A long black sword with some mysterious inscriptions carved on the blade manifested in Yui’s hand. The sword hummed, and a powerful force emerged.Yui brandished the sword, and potent Sword Energies gathered to form a Sword Formation.The Sword Formation was strong enough to instantly obliterate a powerhouse at the Holy Celestial Rank’s middle stage. However, Quattro calmly raised his hand and pointed toward the void. A mysterious force emerged from his fingertips and shattered Yui’s Sword Formation.Then, magical inscriptions materialized and circled Quattro.“That…”Qairo said surprisedly, “I’ve read in ancient books about how scary the Heavenly Sacrifice is. Once cast, a world would have to be sacrificed as an offering. Is he going to offer the entire Central Plane as a sacrifice?”James also felt that Quattro was about to sacrifice the Central Plane to obtain greater strength. Although he had also acquired the Aboda Race’s primitive inscriptions, he had not cultivated them. A
Soul Halls were significant places. Each race had a Soul Hall, and the Yefteros were no exception. Inside these Soul Halls were the soul lamps of important members. These soul lamps were made with a trace of each member’s Soul Power. Once one’s soul was destroyed, one’s soul lamp would extinguish.Saint Yui’s soul lamp was placed in an important area of the Yefteros’ Soul Hall. Suddenly, the soul lamp flickered.At that moment, a disciple guarding the Soul Hall turned pale with fear and scrambled toward the Yefteros’ main hall.“T-There’s bad news! Horrible news!” The disciple rushed into the hall and stumbled a few times.“Where are your manners?” Hacathra, the Yefteros’ Leader, sat in the highest seat. His face immediately darkened, and he asked, “What’s the matter?”“S-Sir! I-It’s Saint Yui’s soul lamp! It extinguished!”“What?!!” Hacathra immediately stood up and disappeared in a flash. The next moment, he appeared inside the Soul Hall.The Yefteros’ Great Elder, Halianor, a
The Yefteros’ young prince?Many elders in the hall trembled after hearing Halianor’s suggestion.Among the Yefteros, the most talented person was, in fact, not Yui. Instead, it was Hacathra’s youngest son, Xayvion Yeftero. However, he was like a myth to most. Even core elders had only met him a few times. It had been a long time since he had last made an appearance. Nobody knew where he was or what cultivation rank he had reached.“Xayvion is still in seclusion,” said Hacathra.“But…” Halianor tried to persuade Hacathra, “Now that Saint Yui is dead, out of all the other princes, Xayvion is the most suitable to succeed you. He has shown great talent but disappeared for a long time. We should give him the chance to contribute to the race. Otherwise, some elders would disapprove of him as the new successor.”Hacathra looked at Halianor and said, “You handle the investigations.”“Understood. I’ll get to it right away.” Halianor did not dare to disobey orders. Although he was the Yef
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