Slade was a powerhouse in the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rank. To obtain Franciscus’ fortunes, he decreased his cultivation rank.Looking at Xitlaly, Slade smiled and said, “Xitlaly, what do you think about my suggestion? Do you want to ally with me? We’ll find a few other living beings who are close to invincible in the same cultivation rank. That way, we can last till the end.”Slade made a proposal to Xitlaly again.“Alright.”Xitlaly did not reject Slade. Instead, she agreed with a smile.She knew how strong Slade was. Slade was an existence that could crush an era. He was almost invincible among the powerhouses of the same cultivation rank.Even though he had decreased his cultivation rank to the Yuraeceon First Rank, almost no one in this same rank could defeat him. At best, it would end in a tie.“So, what do you think?” Xitlaly looked at James and Xzavion again.“I’m not interested in working together.” James still held on to his words.“Alright. Let’s see how things will end.” X
As his voice echoed, James and Xzavion suddenly found themselves in a vast world sprawled with mountains, rivers, land, and oceans.This was the illusory world conjured by the tombkeeper.“The space is remarkable.”James marveled as he sensed this world upon his arrival.In the illusionary world created by the tombkeeper, even someone at his level could not tear apart the void. This world was more advanced than the space of the Dark World.“Opponents spotted.” Xzavion looked into the distance, and ten living beings emerged. Among them were nine males and one female, all appearing to be in their twenties. They could freely alter their appearances in their realm.Seeing only two opponents, all ten of them could not help but laugh.“Just the two of you?”“Did they lose their allies?”“Who’s going to take care of them?”Upon seeing James and Xzavion, the ten living beings burst into laughter. One of them stepped forward, wearing a smirk, and said, “Two youngsters, which Genesis W
The Yuraeceon First Rank living beings of the Mystara World could not even break through Xzavion’s protective barrier after unleashing their full force. The man’s face darkened, and he shouted, “Again!”In an instant, his aura surged and showed signs of breaking through to the Yuraeceon Second Rank. Although he had not reached the new realm, his aura had already entered the early stage of the Yuraeceon Second Rank.“It’s getting interesting now,” Xzavion said with a smile on his face.Whoosh!The man from the Mystara World made a move immediately. He casually waved his hand, and the entire world around him manifested countless Sword Energy. The Sword Energy crisscrossed in the air, forming a formidable Sword Formation that resembled a giant clock and enveloped Xzavion.In a trance, mysterious voices echoed, resembling the chanting of countless monks or the roaring of many ghosts. It was haunting and captivating.This strike was undeniably dreadful. However, Xzavion remained co
Ten living beings lay scattered on the ground after their defeat. As they crawled back to their feet, they sat in a lotus position and circulated energy to recover from their injuries.Their faces turned grim with anger after hearing the conversation between James and Xzavion. Despite the desire to retaliate, they lacked the courage to do so.Xzavion cast a disdainful glance at them and said, “What? Are you still not conceding? Do I need to finish you off?”“We concede,” spoke one of the living beings from the Mystara World.The Mystara World they hailed from was one of the Three Thousand Great Genesis Worlds. They thought that they could seize providence and boon by joining forces. However, they were rendered powerless in their first battle.The tombkeeper was observing every Arena World. After the living beings from the Mystara World conceded, they left the Genesis World voluntarily. Following that, they were expelled from the Tomb World and then from the Zephyria World. The
Watching the ten injured living beings, Xzavion glanced at James and said with a smile, “It’s just a matter of moments to deal with them, isn’t it?”“Indeed.” nodded James.All ten living beings were injured heavily. Moreover, they had just experienced a great battle, and their strength was depleted considerably. They could probably muster less than ten percent of their full power with their cultivation base at the Yuraeceon First Rank.“Surrender yourselves.” Xzavion’s voice came. “There’s no animosity between us. I don’t want to kill you.”The ten humanoid living beings in the distance frowned. They had gone through a fierce battle to defeat their opponents, and now, their adversaries were unscathed, with no apparent loss of strength.They wondered how James and Xzavion managed to defeat their opponents in the first round.“Will you surrender, or shall we wipe you out?” James added.It was impossible to surrender. They had lived for countless ages with only one goal, which was
However, doing so would also consume a lot of his strength. The battle had just begun. They had to conserve their energy to reach the end.James nodded lightly.Xzavion’s reasoning was sound. They did not know how many opponents they would face later, and there were still ten puppet warriors and an ultimate warrior. They had to be patient to get Franciscus’ inheritance.From the distance, the living being from another world charged at them once again. His aura was overwhelming, having reached the peak of the Yuraeceon Second Rank. There were even signs of him breaking into the Yuraeceon Third Rank.He swung his longsword with incredible speed and unleashed countless strikes in a flash, each carrying the power to kill those at the Yuraeceon First Rank.James and Xzavion continued to dodge within the area. Despite having avoided a series of attacks, the Sword Energy was simply too strong. It left them in a sorry state with disheveled hair, while the aura of the otherworldly living b
It took James and Xzavion only about ten years in the second round of the battle. This was mainly because they did not want to expend too much energy.They chose not to directly confront the otherworldly living being that was burning his soul. Otherwise, they could have easily defeated their opponents in less than ten years.The tomb keeper had been silently observing every fight in the arenas. Currently, it was the second round of battles, and he found the fights rather dull. The chaotic brawl would be much more exciting.After this round, he decided not to assign opponents but let the remaining living beings engage in a free-for-all. Only those who emerged as strong in the chaos would be worthy of Franciscus’ boon.James and Xzavion took a break, and time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, a millennium had gone by, and the second round of battles had mostly concluded.Many living beings remained in the Tomb World. Most of them were injured to varying degrees. Only a few were
While facing ten powerhouses, James remained composed. At that moment, they launched their attacks.James stood in mid-air and allowed them to strike. They were powerhouses at the peak of the Yuraeceon First Rank. Their power was terrifying but could not harm James.Casually hovering in mid-air, he smiled faintly and said, “Is this all the power you’ve got?”“Huh?” All ten powerhouses were dumbfounded. Despite exerting their full strength, they could not pierce through a human’s body defense.“How did he cultivate to have such a strong physical body?”“He’s truly terrifying!”“So much for that.”“Retreat!”Faced with James, these ten powerhouses did not dare to continue the battle. They quickly withdrew.At the moment of their retreat, James made his move. His aura overflowed and materialized into ten inscriptions. These inscriptions flew out and instantly trapped the ten powerhouses. The power of the inscriptions obliterated them before they could react.Standing in the void
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