James’ plan had a few steps. First, they had to trap or kill Halianor in the Elysium Hall. Secondly, he wanted the Dark World’s Primevals to learn about the Central Plane’s recent events. Ultimately, they would be too wary to take action and ask the Four Ancient Race’s Leader, the Yefteros, for help.Now that Yui was dead, the Yefteros would surely send an army to the Central Plane if even Halianor were to get into trouble.James’ chance would arise after the Yefteros’ forces were lured to the Central Plane.Qiyana replied, “Alright. I’ll watch over the Supremusseum for you.”“Mhm,” James nodded and said, “I’ll be leaving for a while to prepare for the operation against the Yefteros. I’d like to deal them very severe damages or even wipe them out if possible. However, I still need a few helpers.”After James relayed some instructions to Qiyana, he secretly left the Supremusseum, ensuring nobody noticed. Shortly after, he appeared outside the Dieux Academy with a completely differe
Lemuel stared at James and said solemnly, “This is not child’s play, James. I’d like to stay out of it. The Dieux Academy will not take part in any of it.”Lemuel understood the seriousness of the matter and the grave consequences he would face if the Yefteros were to take revenge.The war between James, the Yefteros, the Four Ancient Races, and the other Dark World’s Primevals would continue for some time. Tens and thousands of lives were bound to be sacrificed. Lemuel wanted to avoid the Dieux Academy being involved. He made his stance very clear to James.James persuaded, “What if I give you the Aboda Race’s primitive inscriptions? The Abodas are a race that disappeared from the Dark World long ago. Their primitive inscriptions are very profound and magical. The Supernatural Power that came in sixth on the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion ranking came from the Abodas’ primitive inscriptions. The Aboda Race’s Primogenitor was inspired and created the Supernatural Power from these primi
Previously, Yered was infected by Flammae poison when he failed to break into the Quasi Bliss Rank. Now that he had suppressed the poison in his body, he had a breakthrough in his cultivation rank. Even after he had reached the Quasi Bliss Rank, he refrained from leaving the seclusion area.James’ face lit up after sensing Yered’s aura, and he said smilingly, “You entered the Quasi Bliss Rank?”Yered replied with a smile, “It’s all thanks to you. If it weren’t for the Glacies’ primitive inscriptions and the guidance you’ve given me, I wouldn’t have neutralized the poison or made a breakthrough in my cultivation rank.”“Good.” James smiled. Then, he said, “I came to ask you to be part of something that will strip up a huge storm in the Dark World. It’ll result in a reshuffle in the Dark World’s power structure.”“Oh?” Yered looked at James and asked, “Do elaborate.”James answered, “I want to destroy the Yefteros.”Yered’s expression became solemn, and he said, “This isn’t a joke,
Thea’s biological father, Talvelai, was the current leader of the Mevryees.Previously, the Mevryees had fallen into internal strife for a long time. Talvelai settled the conflict with his strength and became the Mevryees’ Leader. The internal strife of the Mevryees was, of course, caused by the Yefteros.James wanted to ensure his plan’s success rate was a hundred percent. Thus, he wanted to have as much help as he could.In the Mevryees’ back mountain, Yuvin looked at Talvelai solemnly.“Sir Talvelai, you…” Yuvin was surprised that Talvelai’s aura had changed drastically after leaving seclusion. Even his appearance had aged significantly.Talvelai wore a gray robe. He had white hair and prominent wrinkles.Yuvin could sense that Talvelai’s aura was bizarre. Sometimes, it had a strong presence and seemed very potent. Occasionally, it was almost non-existent and weak.Talvelai waved his hand and asked, “What happened while I was in seclusion?”“A lot,” Yuvin replied, explaining
James frowned after sensing the abnormality with Talvelai’s aura.“Before I answer you, I have a question for you,” said James.“Go ahead,” Talvelai replied calmly.James stared at him and asked, “What’s your current cultivation rank?”Yuvin also stared at Talevelai, curious about the answer.Talvelai gently stroked his beard and replied calmly, “I’m between the Quasi Bliss and Transcendental Bliss Rank.”“What do you mean?” James was puzzled.Talvelai explained, “I’m not too sure either. I’m at a very strange point in my cultivation rank. I’m above the Quasi Bliss Rank but not yet at the Transcendental Bliss Rank. I’ve gone through our race’s ancient books and found some clues. In ancient times, a few powerhouses had also entered this rank. It’s called the Ritual Rank.”“Ritual Rank?” James frowned.Curious, Yuvin asked, “What’s the rank like?”Talvelai replied, “After reaching this rank, it feels like I have to sacrifice a part of myself, like my flesh, to allow my soul to
After James revealed his trump cards, Talvelai shook his head and said, “That’s far from enough.”“It is?” James stared at Talvelai, puzzled. The powerhouses who were on his side were unprecedented. He was pretty confident in wiping out the Yefteros with their help.Talvelai said solemnly, “Do you know how many resources the Yefteros harvested after the previous strife? They also obtained the primitive inscriptions of countless races. The Yefteros’ resources are beyond your imagination.“Back then, the losing side’s powerhouses were imprisoned, whereas the weaker ones were killed. The Four Ancient Races divided the loots. However, the resources split amongst us three races were not even ten percent of what the Yefteros obtained.”James listened carefully.Talvelai sighed and said, “Although the outsiders say that the Four Ancient Races rule the Dark World, the Yefteros have been secretly maintaining their dominance. All this while, the Yefteros had been attacking major races and r
Soon, Quattro’s voice resounded in his mind. “He hasn’t shown up yet. It’s already been so long. I’m getting impatient. I want to rush over the Yefteros right away.”After gaining an update from Quattro, James found a safe area. Then, he set up a time and isolation formation. For now, he just had to wait for news from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. Once he successfully contacted the Shadowers and acquired their support, it would finally be the time to deal with the Yefteros.While waiting, James did not neglect his cultivation. He had mastered a magical formation that could absorb all kinds of inscriptions. The more inscriptions he comprehended, the stronger his formation would be.In the Prison World, he obtained the primitive inscriptions born alongside Quattro. He also acquired the Aboda Race’s primitive inscriptions. However, he never had the chance to study them. Since he had some time on hand, he seized the opportunity to comprehend them.Time passed day by day. James’ compre
The Dragon Abyss was listed as one of the Dark World’s Ten Dangerous Regions. James and Shorru entered the Dragon Abyss together.Swoosh!An invincible force swept over them, oddly resembling a Sword Energy.Shorru waved his hand, and a powerful force materialized to block the power. However, he could not completely withstand it and stumbled a few steps backward. Surprised, he said, “The space fluctuation here is incredibly potent.”James frowned and said, “Someone must’ve ambushed us.”Shorru refuted, “I doubt so. The power is from the heaven and earth.”James glanced around the area. The space ahead of them was full of frightening power. These powers that existed within heaven and earth fluttered in the air. Some took on the form of Sword Energies, blades, and a portion gathered to form a terrifying space turbulence.Shorru summoned a protective barrier before him to resist the attacks. Then, he slowly advanced.James marveled, saying, “You’re so strong. As expected from
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