As the poison concocted by both Jay and Jonathan was deadly, the symptoms showed themselves immediately upon consumption. Christine and Lucas were lying on the stage. Their symptoms were different. Jay hurriedly crouched down and took Christine’s pulse to diagnose her condition. Jonathan did the same. There were at least a dozen cameras on stage. Their every action was clearly recorded. After diagnosing her condition, Jay swiftly pulled out a few silver needles and blocked off all of Christine’s acupuncture points and meridians to prevent the poison from spreading. “Ten minutes.” After diagnosing her condition, Jay knew what to do. He needed to create an antidote to release the toxins in Christine’s body in ten minutes. Otherwise, she would be in mortal danger. Even if he admitted defeat after ten minutes, Christine’s body could suffer irreparable damage and have long-term consequences. He immediately began creating an antidote. Jonathan, on the other hand, was
However, Jonathan was no ordinary doctor. The poison he concocted was deadly, and the toxins spread at a rapid pace. Jay did not have time to release them from Christine’s body. If the toxins had spread at a slower pace… If he had more time, he could surely find an antidote. Time passed. Only two minutes remained. The toxins in Lucas’ body were almost completely released. Color returned to his face. Seeing that Jonathan had released the toxins in Lucas’ body, Jay knew he had lost. He stood up and said, “I admit defeat. I can’t find the antidote with the amount of time I have. Give me the antidote.” If he persisted and allowed the poison to spread freely in Christine’s body, she would be in mortal danger. The crowd gasped. “Jay Fallon is admitting defeat?” “Jay Fallon, the genius doctor who had held the title of Asclepius for twenty years, is admitting defeat?” They could not believe it. They expected an evenly matched battle, not an overwhelming victory by Jonat
On the stage, Jonathan looked Jay in the eye and asked, “Mr. Fallon, do you disagree with my words?” Jay frowned. His face darkened. He knew Jonathan came from Goryeo. He also knew he was once a citizen of Sol who had immigrated to Goryeo. However, he did not expect him to have such a malicious intention by joining this year’s Solean medical conference. He was beneath Jonathan in the field of concocting poison and creating antidotes. “Hey, say something. You established the Solean Doctor’s Association and believed Solean Medicine to be authentic just because you acquired some superficial knowledge originating from Goryeon Medicine. I’ll give you a chance to challenge me. If you suffer another defeat, you’ll have to dissolve the Solean Doctor’s Association or rename it the Goryeon Doctor’s Association. I hope I’m not asking for much.” Jonathan was being deliberately aggressive. “Dr. Fallon, accept his challenge.” “Solean Medicine is the cultural inheritance of Sol. We ca
“Feel free to challenge me. As long as it’s related to Goryeon Medicine, I’ll accept the challenge. If I lose, I’ll immediately apologize and leave Sol. I promise I’ll never return.” Jonathan had pushed it too far. Many were enraged. However, the doctors did not dare challenge him. After all, Jonathan had demonstrated incredible proficiency in the art of medicine. Even Dr. Fallon was no match for him. They stood no chance against him. “How about that? Scared? How difficult is it to admit that Solean Medicine originated from Goryeon Medicine? This is the truth. Why won’t you accept it? “If you’re afraid to challenge me, dissolve the Solean Doctor’s Association.” Jonathan said assertively. The chairmen of the large corporations below the stage were discussing the situation with grim expressions. The MCs were informed about this. Delilah said, “Please wait a moment, Mr. Harris. We’re discussing your proposal at the moment. We’ll get back to you in half an hour.” “Got i
Jonathan was arrogant. Not only did he challenge the top hundred doctors in Sol, he even extended the invitation to the audience of the entire country. He was trying to take on all the medical professionals of Sol on his own. “He’s too arrogant.” “Someone will have to teach him a lesson.” “Just wait till some big shot appears and beats him up. I want to see him humiliated live.” … The internet exploded with rage. “I challenge you.” An elderly man walked over to Jonathan. He was the doctor of a hospital on Medical Street. He was 70 years of age. He had been practicing medicine since his teens and had been in the field for more than 50 years. To him, Solean Medicine had widespread uses and was profound as evidenced by its history through the ages. He was not going to let a mere outsider besmirch its name like that. He got onto the stage. He was renowned on Medical Street for his incredible acupuncture technique. The first round soon began. Under the watchful g
“I-it’s nothing. Let’s eat.” James said nothing else. He grabbed the cutlery and began to dig in. He wolfed down his meal. The way he devoured his food was in stark contrast to the way he was dressed. Seeing the way he ate, Thea was reminded of her husband. The way they ate was identical. ‘Do all soldiers in the Southern Plains eat like this?’ Thea was puzzled. However, she did not mention it. She grabbed her cutlery and ate her food as well. After the meal, they returned to the General Assembly Hall on Medical Street. By the time they were back, an hour had passed. Everyone was back in their seats. They were not in the mood to eat and instead settled for some instant noodles. Some big shots did not even bother eating. They had been discussing Jonathan’s challenge for over an hour. Unfortunately, even after an hour's worth of discussion, they could not think of a way to outdo him. They stood no chance against Jonathan who was a medical savant. The challenge co
“M-Me?” Thea froze momentarily. Then, she shook her head vigorously. “N-No way. Even those renowned doctors were defeated. I don’t know anything about medicine. There’s no way I can win.” Thea was not confident at all. Although she despised Jonathan, she was powerless to do anything. James smirked confidently. “Yes, you can. Don’t worry. I’m here to help you out, after all.” Hearing this, Thea suddenly remembered. James was the Black Dragon. He was rumored to be unrivaled in the art of medicine. No one knew the extent of his medical prowess. “By the way…” She tilted her head quizically.“There are rumors that your medical skills are unrivaled. How did this rumor come to be?” James smiled. It all began many years ago when he was not yet a commander-in-chief. A big shot in the capital was seriously ill and nearing his end. James managed to save his life. That was how he rose to fame. At first, his name was only known among aristocratic circles. Following his ap
“Fine.” Jonathan proudly issued his challenge. “In that case, I’ll defeat you fair and square. What do you wish to compete in?” James said nonchalantly, “We’ll compete in whatever you’re best at.” The crowd gasped. Everyone had witnessed Jonathan’s medical skills. He was extremely proficient in all areas of medicine. Despite that, James arrogantly wanted to compete in Jonathan’s best field. “Goryeon Medicine? Utter bullsh*t! Solean Medicine is far more complex and useful. What we have mastered barely scratches the surface of Solean Medicine. Since you claim that Solean Medicine originated from Goryeon Medicine, you must have fully mastered the intricacies of the true art of medicine. I’ll defeat you fair and square in whatever you’re best at to show you how much you’ve underestimated Solean Medicine.” Hearing this, the crowd burst into cheers. “Nice one!” “Our population of 1.3 billion contains many doctors! We shouldn’t be afraid of a puny country like Goryeo!” “Th
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