“Okay.” James nodded. The two began to wander in the white mist. Soon, James sensed the fluctuations of formation inscriptions around them. He reached out, grabbed at the white mist before him, and successfully caught an inscription.”The mysterious inscription was composed of countless lines and looked chaotic. However, it was rotating in an organized manner and with rules.James scrutinized the inscription for a while. His brows furrowed, and he said, “This inscription is really complex. There are countless rules and forms. It’s most likely not a primitive inscription of Primevals.“Why do you say so?” asked Shorru.James explained, “I’ve seen quite a lot of primitive inscriptions. Regardless of race, primitive inscriptions usually come with a magical power. However, they don’t have rules. The inscriptions in this area contain the rules of the Dark World’s Heaven and Earth.Shorru shot down the possibility, saying, “That’s impossible. I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re talking a
Regardless of what the truth was, James had benefited significantly.James converted the inscription into its simplest form. Then, he stimulated the inscription to evolve into a complex form again. The inscription went through rapid changes. During the process, James tried to understand its rules.Soon, the formation inscription had reached its ultimate form. James had gained a rough understanding of the inscription rules. However, the formation had hundreds of millions of inscriptions, and he was still far from breaking the formation.Fortunately, James would not have to comprehend all of the formation inscriptions. He only needed to understand a portion of them. Then, he could use the Primal Mantra to deduce the remainder and break the formation.Shorru watched James with a surprised expression and said, “Amazing. I never knew inscriptions could go through such a process.”“It’s no big deal,” James replied with a humble smile. Then, he reached out and grabbed another inscr
Saeylla walked ahead and said, “Let’s go.”James followed behind her and went deeper into the mountain range. Saeylla stopped at the foot of a spiritual mountain and turned around. She looked at James and said, “Wait here for a moment. I’ll inform the Great Commander. He’ll decide whether or not to see you.”“Okay.” James motioned for her to proceed.Saeylla disappeared from the foot of the mountain. The next moment, she was already at the spiritual mountain’s apex where a lonely manor could be seen.A middle-aged man wearing a yellow robe was inside the manor. He sat in a lotus position, floating a hundred meters above the floor. Many yellow inscriptions surrounded his body. The inscriptions gathered together and wrapped around him like dragon scales.Saeylla entered the manor and called out, “Father.”The inscriptions around the man’s body disappeared. The man restrained his aura and slowly landed on the floor. A chair immediately materialized behind him, and he sat down. He
James was surprised Jurryt was an elegant and noble-like man.Jurryt pointed to a chair nearby and said, “Have a seat.”James made himself comfortable.Jurryt asked, “Why did you put so much effort into finding me?”James replied, “I have something important I’d like to discuss with you, Sir.”After speaking, James tried to sense Jurryt’s cultivation rank. However, Jurryt’s aura was well hidden, and it was impossible to detect his cultivation rank.Jurryt asked calmly, “What’s so important?” Although he knew James had tried to sense his cultivation rank, he let it slide.James was sure the Shadowers’ Great Commander was a peerless powerhouse. He said truthfully, “I came to request your help to destroy the Yefteros.”“Oh?” Jurryt’s curiosity was piqued. He scanned James up and down, then asked, “You want to destroy the Yefteros? Do you understand what you’re saying? Have you any clue what kind of existence the Yefteros are?”James said seriously, “Of course. I’ve already devise
James said, “It’s the perfect opportunity for you, Sir. As long as the operation succeeds, you won’t have to hide anymore and can lead the Shadowers to become one of the most potent forces in the Dark World. The Shadowers can finally return to the public eye.“Haha!” Jurryt laughed. Then, he looked at James and said, “The Shadowers are an assassination organization. How can we freely move around in the Dark World? We’ll become the target of all the Dark World’s races.“You should head back, James. The Shadowers will stay out of it.”James was unwilling to give up after coming so far. He attempted to persuade Jurryt, saying, “I heard the Shadowers will accept a job to wipe out the Yefteros if the price offered is right.”“You’re interesting. I didn’t expect you to use this to get me on board. Sure, I can take your job. However, the Shadowers have gathered countless resources, including many scarce treasures. So what can you offer me?”James replied, “A long time ago, the Dark World
James wanted to get more of the Shadowers’ powerhouses to take action.He looked at Jurryt and said, “How does the primitive inscriptions of the Elemental Primevals for the help of five powerhouses at the Holy Celestial Rank sound?”Jurryt said, “It’s quite a tempting offer. You’re quite generous. I’ll take it. However, I have one condition.”James looked at him and asked, “What is it?”Jurryt answered, “If we successfully destroy the Yefteros, I want half of their resources.”“No,” James refused instantly and said, “I’m going to such great lengths to destroy them. How can I give you half of their resources?”Jurryt contemplated for a while. Then, he said, “Then, you can have their resources. But I’d like to have their lands.”“You’re quite greedy, aren’t you?” James said calmly, “The Mevryees will also participate in this operation. Even if I agree, the Mevryees wouldn’t allow it.”“Don’t worry. I can deal with the Mevryees.”James fell into thought. After all, he still had s
James clasped his hands, then said, “Thank you, Mr. Shorru. If it weren’t for you, I never would’ve found the Shadowers’ Great Commander. Let’s part ways here. Do notify me if the Yefteros and other major forces show abnormal activities.”Shorru replied, “All the best. If you destroy the Yefteros, the Dark World will undergo a major change.”James said smilingly, “By the way, I need some Boundarybreaker Runes. I’ve been traveling a lot recently and am running out.”Shorru took out some Boundarybreaker Runes and handed them over to James.James used one of the runes and left the area. Soon, he arrived in the Central Plane. He quickly changed his appearance and aura. Then, he secretly approached the Elysium Hall.The Elysium Hall was normal, and it did not seem like anything had happened recently.James entered the Elysium Hall and quickly looked for Quattro.When James found Quattro, he was with Jada. The two seemed very intimate, and it was evident their relationship had chang
James learned from Talvelai about a strange rank beyond the Quasi Bliss Rank, the Ritual Rank.At the Ritual Rank, one’s strength would alternate between strong and weak.James was curious about the Ritual Rank and came to ask Qairo about it.Qairo frowned and asked, “Is there such a rank? Why don’t I know about it?”“Did you not sense the rank when you tried to break into the Transcendental Bliss Rank?”“No.” Qairo shook his head.“That’s strange.” James was puzzled as to why Qairo had not sensed the Ritual Rank. Yet, somehow, Talvelai had entered the rank.James asked a series of questions, all of which were related to the Ritual Rank. However, Qairo could not answer any of them.After chatting for a while, James stood up and said, “I’ll take my leave first.”James left with so many unanswered questions. The answers seemed very far away, and it did not seem he would understand them soon. He was only at the Great Celestial Rank’s peak and had not even reached the Martial Cele
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