James was sent to the Hagios Sect. When he arrived, a disciple brought him a healing elixir to treat his severe injuries. After consuming it, he gradually recovered.After he recovered, he was summoned to the Hagios Sect’s main hall.In the main hall, he saw a huge audience.An elderly man wearing a white robe sat in the highest seat, emitting an authoritative aura.James knew the man in the highest seat was undoubtedly the Hagios Sect’s Leader, one of the best powerhouses of the Human Race, Landry Xiomar. He quickly clasped his hands and greeted, “My name is Forty-nine. It’s a pleasure to meet you, sir.”The elderly man waved his hand and said, “Bring him a seat.”A chair was immediately brought into the main hall. James made himself comfortable and asked humbly, “May I ask why I was summoned?”Landry answered, “It’s nothing special. I just wanted to ask about what happened in the Halcyon Road.”James recounted everything in detail. Inside the dark world of the Halcyon Road, t
James’ voice echoed throughout the hall. His words brought great shock to the powerful humans present. All of them were flabbergasted and at a loss for words at James’ claim about the Human Race’s primitive inscriptions being simple.Countless humans have tried very hard to study them. However, only a handful succeeded at comprehending them. Even just mastering 10 to 20 percent was enough to use for a lifetime.Landry asked, “Where did you get our race’s primitive inscriptions? Who taught them to you?” James replied calmly, “Nobody taught me.”It was true he had never met the Primal Mantra’s creator.“Alright. You’re dismissed.” Landry gently waved his hand.“Okay.” James stood up and left the main hall. He did not care about what the powerful humans would discuss.James had already confirmed that the Primal Mantra contained the Human Race’s primitive inscriptions. However, he was not ready to leave yet and still wanted to continue staying in the Hagios Sect. His new target was
James had no idea what the Hagios Sect’s Leader wanted from him this time. He stood up and walked out of his courtyard. A disciple stood outside the courtyard’s entrance, awaiting him. Upon seeing James, he said respectfully, “Our sect leader would like to see you.”“Alright.” James nodded and said, “Lead the way.”“This way, please.”The disciple gestured to James and led him toward the Hagios Sect’s main mountain.Soon, they arrived at the back of their main mountain.“Our sect leader is waiting for you at the cliff. Go ahead.”James looked at the mountain in front of him. He took a step forward and disappeared from the spot. The next moment, he was already on a cliff.A stone table and some stone chairs were set up on the cliff.Two elderly men sat at the stone table. One was the Hagios Sect’s Leader, Landry. The other was also a familiar face. It was the Hagios Sect’s Great Elder, Kairav Xogah.The two sat at the table, chatting about something with solemn expressions.
Landry explained, “We’re not sure of its origins. However, there are records in our ancient books about another world at the end of the Halcyon Road. There are some mysterious and powerful beings living there.“Since ancient times, we’ve been exploring that unknown world. The same goes for the creatures out there. They’ve been trying to learn about our world.”Landry gave a brief explanation but did not go into detail.“You’ve mastered the first half of the humans’ primitive inscriptions. You’re very talented and are definitely qualified to cultivate the second half. However, we know nothing about your origin. Thus, we can’t just hand you the second half. We’ll give you two choices…”James looked at Landry and asked, “Yeah?”Landry elaborated, “The first option is to join the Hagios Sect. After we learn more about your identity and origin, we’ll permit you to cultivate the second half of the inscription after your suspicion is cleared. The second option is to leave the Hagios Sect
James stayed in the Hagios Sect and became a lower-ranking disciple. The Hagios Sect was the strongest in Anceralos. It was also the humans’ greatest force.James was assigned as an Outer Disciple, the lowest rank of disciples. Outer Disciples were mainly tasked with minor jobs, mainly catering to the higher-ranked disciples.His current status was the lowest amongst Outer Disciples.After he reported his arrival, he was given an identity token and a broom. The broom he was handed was made of special materials and could be considered a treasure.His task was rather easy. He was responsible for cleaning up fallen leaves outside their mountain gate.James looked at the fallen leaves on the ground outside the mountain gate. He blew a light breath, and the leaves flew aside into a pile. He sat outside the mountain gate and watched as the disciples passed by.A powerful formation protected the Hagios Sect. Members of the sect, even elders, were not permitted to enter by flying. All
“Haha!” The man laughed and said, “Does the Hagios Sect really have nobody better? Why did they send a cleaner?”Wyot laughed condescendingly after seeing James carrying a broom on his shoulder. Then, his face suddenly darkened, and he said solemnly, “It’s none of your business, so scram.”After speaking, Wyot unleashed a powerful aura to knock James away.However, James did not budge in the face of the aura. The fallen leaves on the ground rolled into the air, fluttering violently.At that moment, Yovanni appeared outside the mountain gate. He did not immediately descend to the foot of the mountain. Instead, he looked at James, who was confronting Wyot, and asked, “Who’s that kid? Why have I never seen him before?”A disciple answered, “It seems he was arranged here by the higher-ups.”“Interesting.” Yovanni smiled in anticipation. He stood in place and observed from the mountain gate.Meanwhile, James looked calmly at Wyot, who had unleashed a potent asura. He was surprised to
Wyot’s body trembled as a familiar face appeared in his mind. It had been so long that he had almost forgotten that face. He would never have recalled that face again if it had not been for the familiar voice and name.“Forty-nine? James?” Wyot’s voice trembled slightly.James nodded lightly and said, “Yeah. It’s me.”Wyot took a deep breath. “So you arrived in this era when you chased after Xayvion?”James nodded again and said, “Yeah. How did you also end up here?”Wyot took a deep breath and said, “It’s a long story. Not long after you chased after Xayvion, I ventured into a ruin. I accidentally triggered some kind of Teleportation Formation. I was sent back in time and arrived in this era. However, I’ve been here for a very long time. I was at the Holy Celestial Rank when I first arrived. I’m already at the middle stage of the Quasi Bliss Rank now.”“I see.” James was rather happy to encounter someone familiar in the unfamiliar era.“Speaking of which, do you know that Xezal
“By the way…” Wyot suddenly recalled something and asked, “Since you are in the Hagios Sect, did you have the chance to cultivate the Human Race’s primitive inscriptions? After coming to this era, I discovered the Human Race’s primitive inscriptions are the foundation of all the other races’ inscriptions.”James said smilingly, “I’ve already cultivated them when I was in the Chaos District.”“Huh?” Wyot was surprised.He did not expect James to have already mastered the Human Race’s primitive inscriptions while in the Chaos District.“Then…could you help me acquire the Dooms’ primitive inscriptions from the Hagios Sect’s library?”“The Dooms’ primitive inscriptions?” James asked with a frown.Wyot nodded and responded, “Yeah. My race will be near extinction in the dark age. However, in this era, my race still exists. Plus, they are quite powerful.”“Why don’t you go to them?” asked James.“Huff,” Wyot sighed and said, “How am I supposed to approach them? I can’t just tell them
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