Perthacus heaved a deep breath. “I’ll ask you one more time. Are you sure about this?” With a nonchalant expression on his face, James signaled him to proceed. Perthacus channeled his Zen into the soul contract. A short while later, the soul contract emitted a bright light. Then, it split into three copies. Two of those copies flew toward Perthacus and James respectively and fused into their bodies. Then, the third copy combusted and turned into ashes. Perthacus turned around and looked at James. “You have both skills and grit, young man. It seems you’ll help Mount Martialis rise to fame in the Beauregard Test and the Forladtt Trial.” “The Beauregard Test and the Forladtt Trial?” James furrowed his brows. “What are those?” “I’ve come here to inform you about them.” Perthacus gave a small sigh. “The leader of the Timaeus Sect recently made an announcement. All members of the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rankʼs First to Seventh Tribulation are to gather at the Beauregard ten epochs la
Perthacus could see the intense look in James’ eyes. “Are you alright, young man?” James snapped out of his reverie and shook his head. “It’s nothing. Rest assured, Iʼll make it to join the Forladtt Trial!” Then, James teleported and vanished from the spot. Perthacus was left standing there with a slightly awkward expression on his face. As the leader of Mount Martialis, Perthacus might not have much say in the general affairs of the Timaeus Sect. Still, he was a respected leader with great influence among Mount Martialisʼ members. However, Perthacus constantly found himself feeling humbler around James. Even Perthacus was shocked as he had a dawning realization. Meanwhile, James had teleported to the spiritual mountain where his new residence was located. Under Xzavion, Stephen, and Quattroʼs supervision, hundreds of Mount Martialisʼ members were carrying out different tasks. “You’re back, Dragon General!” Quattro skipped toward James and greeted him cheerfully. He was
Since none of them gave any response, Quattro sat down in his seat again with an awkward look on his face. “I think we should pick Stephen.” Xzavion said, “He’s more skilled than me, and he has an excellent cultivation base. With his current powers, Stephen has a better chance of achieving the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rankʼs Second Tribulation.” Xzavion grinned at James. “My body is still not strong enough. At Mount Martialis, they happen to focus on the training of the Martial Path Power, which is essential for enhancing the powers and resilience of our body. I’ll try to train and improve my physical condition in the meantime.” As expected, Xzavion was the most mature and sensible person in their group. Ever since they left the Dark Genesis World, Xzavion had been offering the others advice or guidance as someone with more knowledge and experience. James had nothing to refute as Xzavion had provided them with good reasoning for his suggestion. Stephen was about to voice his objecti
At Skynetʼs headquarters, Truett sat alone in a room and sipped on the special Genesis Liquor produced exclusively by their group, called Qhairos. After losing the battle to James, Truett returned to Skynet and shut himself in Larsciel Pavilion for eight epochs. During that time, Truett had done nothing but drink continuously in a gloomy mood. The young master shutting himself in had attracted the attention of Skynetʼs senior and important members. Those members quickly dispatched their men to find out what had happened to Truett. Sadly, all they had gathered was that Truett had visited Mount Martialis of the Timaeus Sect. They had no information about what Truett had encountered at Mount Martialis. Eventually, eight elders gathered outside the entrance of the Larsciel Pavilion. “It’s been eight epochs.” An elderly man smoothed his beard. “We canʼt just sit around and watch the young master go on like this.” The other seven elders exchanged concerned glances. However, t
Those words were like a knife to Truettʼs heart. Truett dropped to his knees with a devastated look on his face. “Dad, I was defeated. Although I had powers of the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rankʼs Seventh Tribulation, I still lost to a man on the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rankʼs First Tribulation.” Truett cried dejectedly, “I am no longer the peerless fighter or the son that you take pride in!” There was a loud sound as Yegor threw a slap across Truettʼs face. Truettʼs eyes were bright with unshed tears as he looked up at Yegor. “I’m a shame to the Skynet group!” Yegor slapped Truett in the face again, and he even gave him a heavy kick on the stomach. “You should punish me, Dad.” Truett pushed himself up and continued kneeling. “I’ve lost everything. I might as well just die.” “If those are your honest feelings, I can always do you a favor and exterminate you. I’ll just assume that I’ve never had a son,” Yegor said in a frigid tone. Truett lifted his gaze. “Dad…” “Donʼt call me that.”
Truett flinched upon hearing that. The Genesis Power contained in his body went out of control and collided viciously within his body. Truett quickly tried to suppress it. Franciscus’ curse had infiltrated his soul. Truett would have no trouble fixing his condition if he had his full powers. However, he only had powers of the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rankʼs Seventh Tribulation at the moment. Therefore, he was inevitably affected by the curse. Yegor noticed Truettʼs pale complexion, and he was instantly reminded of it. Yegor raised his palm and channeled the Genesis Power toward Truett. Eventually, Truett felt better. He asked curiously, “Dad, you’re saying that you-know-who had the same level of skills and powers as my opponent too?” Franciscus’ name became taboo across the different Genesis Worlds because of his curse. Therefore, everyone would use you-know-who to refer to him. “No.” Yegor shook his head. “Back then, you know who could defeat cultivators way superior to him as well
“Havenʼt I trained diligently all this while?” Truettʼs voice was shaking. “Have I not done everything well enough?” “No.” Yegor stared into Truettʼs eyes. “As Yegor Sadlerʼs son, you need to work harder than everyone else. You need to have exceptional powers but keep a low profile. That would prove that you did not misuse your status as Skynetʼs young master to have things go your way.” “Your ego and arrogance grew as others kept heaping praises on you. Those are the very things that are stopping you from improving in your cultivation. They also limit you from seeing our worlds and your surroundings objectively.” “Think about it. How long have you been stuck on the Yuraeceon Daelm Rankʼs Fifth Tribulation?” “All you ever cared about back then was to find more battle opponents or to look for superb signature skills. Yet, you completely overlooked the importance of improving your mental fortitude.” Yegor stood up and let out a sigh. “However, mental fortitude plays a huge pa
Soon enough, nine epochs had passed. With enough supplies of Genesis Cores and the effects of the time formation, Stephen managed to enter the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rankʼs Second Tribulation eventually. Surprisingly, he did not experience much difficulty when facing the Heavenly Tribulation triggered by his leveling up. It turned out that the Quasar Lightning found on James’ Golden Body could affect the intensity of a Heavenly Tribulation. The lightning had attracted and absorbed a majority of the Heavenly Tribulationʼs powers aiming for Stephen. After that, Stephen healed all of the injuries sustained during the Heavenly Tribulation by drawing the powers of three Yuraeceon Daelm Rank Genesis Cores. James undid the time formation not too long after that. When all of them exited the main hall, they saw someone standing in the distance with their backs facing the entrance. “It’s Mr. Truett,” Stephen lifted his brows as he whispered to the others. “Didnʼt he leave after throwing a
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