James asked, “What’s going on?”Ronn explained, “Sir, Jake set up the underground intelligence network. It’s complicated as it involves many different industries. The underbelly of Cansington knows that they can exchange information with money from Jake, hence the authorities have been onto him since a long time ago.“Not only is the setup illegal, but the network has also been involved in many illegal deals.“The authorities want to get rid of the network once and for all, so they’ve arranged for spies to blend in over the years. Now, I don’t even know who the spies are, so I’ve captured all of Jake’s remaining men to interrogate individually.”Ronn gave James a summary.As he spoke, he pointed to a man who was tied up.The man was in his forties. Currently, he was being strung up. He was heavily injured with multiple wounds on his body, some of which were dripping blood.He looked like he was an inch from death.“One of our men discovered that he had leaked messages secretly
The night slipped away quietly.The next day.James got Ronn to arrange for transport back to the city.At the Callahans’.Thea woke up early.Yesterday, she had gone to see the Black Dragon, but when she saw Quincy with him, she was sad.She felt heartbroken, but thanks to Gladys, she regained her confidence.As such, she got up early in the morning to go shopping. She bought plenty of dresses.They were revealing and not something she would have worn before.When James returned to the city, it was past ten.He passed by a florist and bought ninety-nine roses. Armed with roses, he headed toward the Callahans’.He had just arrived at the entrance of their area when he spotted two girls in the distance.“Megan, thanks for going shopping with me.” Thea’s hands were full of shopping bags.She hardly shopped, so she got Megan to help her out.Thanks to Megan’s recommendations, she bought plenty of clothes.Even the clothes she was wearing right then were something she had ju
Thea’s words cut James like a blade. He felt as if there was something lodged in his throat. It was a terrible feeling.Quincy was right.He did not have a firm relationship foundation with Thea.It was fine short term, but with time, differences and problems started to crop up.“I think it’s best we get a divorce.” Thea looked at James. Seeing his expression, she felt bad, softening her tone. “Let’s not make this ugly. Just agree to get divorced. If we take it to court, it’ll be ugly for everyone.”Just then, James thought of letting her go.The reason he approached Thea was to repay her.All he wanted was to repay Thea for saving his life and redeeming his mistake of abandoning her.However, when he thought about Thea falling in love with the Black Dragon, his other identity, his displeasure vanished. Smiling, he said, “Thea, I will not divorce you. Come on, let’s go home.”He stretched out to take her hand.Thea’s expression soured and she smacked his hand away. Coldly, sh
Once Zane regained his footing, he looked about.He did not know why James was hiding his identity from the Callahans, but he could tell that James had no standing in the family.He considered for a few seconds before approaching again. “James is my savior. Do you know who I am? I’m Zane Dawn. Maybe you don’t know me and have never heard of me, but let me introduce myself. I control all the mines in the north. My operations include hundreds of coal, gold, and diamond mines. Whatever is underground is mine.”Gladys was stunned.She did not expect the rugged, rough man to have such an impressive background.She had heard of him before.James had saved his daughter, and he persuaded the Watsons and Xenoses to let the Callahans go, allowing them a new lease of life.Her expression changed immediately, her face lighting up in a big smile. “The Mining King, yes? Please, come in.”Zane looked at James and gestured respectfully. “After you, James.”James looked admiring. Zane was a go
Thea started to hate James more and more.Every time she saw James, she could not help but compare him to the Black Dragon.They were both just so different.How could they compare?She did not understand what she saw in James before, sharing a bed with him and even almost giving herself completely to him.Megan was there as well.She was silent, observing James and Zane.Especially Zane.She came from a wealthy family and had met plenty of wealthy people.However, she did not think that this bearded man was one of them, much less someone with assets worth trillions.“James, where did you manage to find this actor? Worth trillions, is he? And he’s giving you five hundred billion dollars just like that? Who does that?” Megan looked disdainful.She knew it. James had hired an actor.“I plucked him off the streets.” James chuckled and looked at Zane, barking, “Get lost.”“No, James, you know I’m wealthy,” Zane explained hurriedly.“I said get lost.” James had a slight change
“The actor brought his A-game. The invitation card looks lavish.”The invitation card was golden and shiny, looking like it had been plated in gold.Megan picked it up.It felt heavy in her hand.As someone who came from wealth, she recognized quality. As soon as she picked the card up, she knew that the border was lined with real gold.“It’s real?” She said in surprise. “It’s real gold?”On the other hand, Gladys had taken her phone out.She searched for Zane on the Internet.Her search yielded plenty of results.There was the Mining King, the richest man in the north…There were plenty of pictures as well.“Ah…”When she saw Zane’s pictures, she yelled in surprise. “It’s him! It’s him! That was Zane Dawn, the richest man in the north! His daughter is Cynthia Dawn.”Thea was curious. She peeked.Seeing the pictures and news articles, she frowned and muttered, “Was the man really a VIP from the north and worth trillions?”Gladys was agitated. “Thea, this is our chance! W
James had relationship issues.He had never really been in a relationship before. How was he to know what to do?Quincy had a job and no time to waste with him.She hired some love analysts for him instead.James waited in his office.At the same time, Thea went to the Callahans’ villa.The whole family was there.The three generations of the family were gathered.Lex sat on the couch, puffing on his tobacco pipe. Looking at his family, he said, “Zane Dawn from the north has sent out some invitations for his daughter’s birthday party. Have you heard of him? He represents true power. The families of the Five Provinces Business Alliance can’t even begin to compare.“We’re here to discuss how we could possibly get an invitation.“Now that Thea is the genius doctor of Cansington, our status is elevated. If we manage to attend the birthday party, we’ll be even more influential in Cansington.”“Dad, this could be difficult.” Howard looked troubled. “We’re talking about Zane here.
Lex looked at Thea and said, “Thea, don’t divorce James yet. Mend your relationship now. Wait till Zane transfers his assets to James. Once he gets the money, we’ll find a way to get our hands on it, and then we’ll get rid of him.”“Sounds like a plan!” Gladys smiled. “Dad, great minds think alike indeed. James is still useful now. We have to get the five hundred billion before Thea divorces him. Why would he deserve the five hundred billion anyway?”“That’s right, Thea. We’re all depending on you now.”“Thea, why don’t you call James now?”“Just pretend to be with him for now.”“Why pretend? James is part of our family anyway.”…Everyone in the family gave their opinions.Thea had had enough.“Even if I mend my relationship with James and he gets half of Zane’s assets, it’s all mine. It has nothing to do with you at all.”Thea’s tone was icy.After that, she stood and left.“Thea…”Gladys caught up with her and grabbed her. “Where are you going?”“It’s too stuffy in her
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