The colossal energy ball revealed that he was standing in the center of Tai Chi, surrounded by countless majestic Genesis powers.In the void, a resonant voice presented him with a choice to either return along the original path or become one of the Eighty-one Great Heavenly Paths beneath Tai Chi.Simultaneously, other living beings also underwent the Heavenly Path Selection, where they were required to make the same choice.At the same time, the powerful illusory voice enumerated the benefits of the Heavenly Path. Besides gaining endless boons and the Heavenly Path Power, one could command all the laws and destinies of a realm’s living beings.Additionally, certain living beings burdened with curses and soul contracts could be automatically released upon ascending to the Heavenly Path. The only requirement was the complete severance of all ties with the past and present, forever renouncing the seven emotions and six desires.Watching the living beings in the energy ball, James fe
James glanced at the two elders. “If you truly find her interesting, grant her more boons.”“With boons come tribulations,” responded the black-robed elder slowly. “The greater the tribulation, the greater the boon. It’s not something within human control.”“Fortune lies within misfortune, and misfortune leans on fortune,” said the white-robed elder with a faint smile. “This is the way of nature.”James thought that if these old foxes were unwilling to grant the boon, then so be it. Whatever words came out of their mouths seemed profound and irrefutable.“Look, it seems like Tai Chi doesn’t want Xitlaly to leave,” exclaimed Rebella suddenly, pointing at the energy ball.Following her gaze, James looked puzzled.In the current energy ball, Xitlaly still stood within a Tai Chi, her entire body enveloped in a faint black and white light.After a while, Tai Chi spoke, “You have the tribulation of emotions. So be it. I’ll grant you time and bestow upon you the Orient Force. After you
“Why are you all looking at me like that?” James rolled his eyes. “It’s their own choice. I didn’t force anyone.”“You’ve had quite a few romantic entanglements,” teased the elder in the white robe. “The path of cultivation is already difficult and full of thorns, yet now you have to go through romantic entanglements. Poor you!”“A free-spirited person must have charm,” added the elder in the black robe. “It’s because of this that such destinies unfold.”“Please don’t make fun of me, Sirs.” James waved his hand. “I’m a married man, and I’ve never had any other intentions.”As these words were spoken, Rebella, who was standing beside him, suddenly froze. Then, she lowered her head in disappointment.“You may not like others, but you can’t stop others from liking you.” The white-robed elder laughed. “Emotions are not bound by any grand principles. You have to handle them yourself.”These words left James speechless.At that moment, Tai Chi’s sigh resonated simultaneously within th
On the side, Rebella looked at James. “Master, you...”“Shut up!” James’ face darkened. “It’s not your turn to speak. You’re just a slave!”Watching James’ unusual behavior, Rebella’s stunningly beautiful face was filled with astonishment.The black-robed and white-robed elders glanced at each other but remained silent.“Abelard Jherais!” James spoke again, “If you insist on returning to Forladtt Land, I will kill you, and you will never become a Heavenly Path. I will not allow my enemy to have such a powerful boon.”After hearing James’ ruthless words, Abelard raised his head and took a deep breath.“I, Abelard Jherais, grew up in loneliness and obtained a boon by chance as a lowly rat. I thought that I could avoid discrimination by cultivating as a human.“Little did I know, I faced traps and schemes at every turn. I experienced being raised and lowered, enduring countless hardships. I am solitary by nature, avoided socializing, and became a target of rejection. Even though I
Truett, Xitlaly, Xatia, and Adair gathered on the grounds of the fourth layer of Forladtt Land. Despite abandoning the Heavenly Path, they reaped immense boons. Their physical bodies were first reconstructed and significantly strengthened compared to before. Simultaneously, their cultivation bases experienced substantial advancements.Truett reached the peak of the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Seventh Tribulation without facing any Heavenly Tribulation when he was sent out from Tai Chi.Adair and Xatia similarly achieved the middle and lower grades of the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Seventh Tribulation, respectively. The most remarkable breakthrough was by Xitlaly, who now possessed the strength of the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Eighth Tribulation’s lower grade.As they searched for James’ whereabouts, James descended with Rebella through the void.“James!” Truett immediately rushed forward and embraced James upon seeing him. Then, Xitlaly, Adair, and Xatia hurriedly surrounded them, each with an
“Lesia?” James looked excitedly at Lesia. “Are you really awake?”“Master.” The baby girl’s petite figure pounced into James’ arms eagerly.Lifting her, James held her with great excitement. He had not expected that today would bring double joy. His friends had abandoned the Heavenly Path and returned, and Lesia had awakened. It seemed all the busyness of these past years was worth it. Watching the close interaction between Lesia and James, everyone around looked on in astonishment.Setting Lesia on his neck, James smiled at everyone. “It seems we should have a reunion. Bring out whatever food and drinks you have in your treasure spaces.”Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and smiled. After a brief flurry of activity, a pile of bonfires, various delicious dishes, and fine wines were brought out. Several living beings sat around the bonfire, each in high spirits. However, despite the festivities, there was an unspoken agreement among them not to mention the abandonment of the
“Friends.” James looked at all the living beings. “I know you’ve gained many boons, but I must remind you that we might face a life-and-death battle after leaving the Forladtt Land. This concerns whether we can establish ourselves in the Three Thousand Great Genesis Worlds and the countless Micro Genesis Worlds.“So, I hope everyone takes advantage of the abundant cultivation resources now and tries to enhance your cultivation base as much as possible.”With that, James pointed towards the void. “On the next layer, there are formidable soulless powerhouses at the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation. As we elevate our cultivation base, it’s a good opportunity to practice against them. This is a rare chance for experience.” After hearing James’ words, several living beings exchanged glances and dispersed. They sat in a lotus position to cultivate, and James also followed suit, cultivating in mid-air.His current cultivation base had reached the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Eighth Tri
Every move Franciscus made signified the countless evil spirits moving alongside him. Moreover, he possessed a cultivation base several realms higher than his opponent. Such a battle was far from simple curse manipulation. It was a complete dimensional assault.More importantly, within the Curse Magic inherited by Franciscus, there was a profound saying, “Control the soul where there is a soul, control the skeleton where there is no soul. For those without both soul and bone will be controlled by Genesis.”The brilliance of Franciscus’ inherited Curse Magic lay precisely in control. Whether facing an opponent with the same cultivation base or one surpassing him, it meant the beginning of a nightmare once ensnared by the Curse Magic. Unless one could constantly guard against the curse. However, who could truly achieve that against high-level opponents of the same cultivation base?Franciscus was invincible, but how was it that he was defeated? Perhaps he never succumbed to an externa
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