James left Transgenerational.He went to a random food stall, ordering some food and some beer.He enjoyed his meal and beer alone.He was enjoying a rare moment of peace when his phone chimed with a message.He read the message.“Hi, it’s Zion Lloyd. Together with my wife Louisa Zahn, I’ve opened a barbeque restaurant in Old Town. It’s launching on the 2nd of September, and we’d love for you to attend! The address is Old Town, 54, Sand King Road. The name of the restaurant is Dragonair Barbecue. This is a mass message. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”When he read the message, James was stunned.“Zion’s opened a restaurant?”Zion was his classmate and best friend in high school.He remembered that Zion was poor. When he was a young boy, his dad died in a car crash, leaving his mom to raise him.“Since it’s Zion’s place, I’ll be there,” James muttered to himself.He checked the calendar on his phone.It was the 1st today. Tomorrow, it would be the 2nd.He called Zion.
“Zion! What are you doing? There’s still so much to do, you lazy *ss!”Someone shouted at Zion.A woman in a garish dress and heavy makeup walked up to them. When she saw Zion hanging out with James, she frowned. “Zion, how dare you! Mixing around with shady people now, are you?”“James, I’d better get going. Please make yourself at home.”Zion left apologetically.James frowned.Louisa looked at James disdainfully. After that, she put on her brightest smile and approached a middle-aged man. She curled her hand around his arm intimately. “You’re early, Mr. Williams.”The man smacked Louisa on her rump. “It’s your grand opening. Of course I'll be early!”“Thanks, Mr. Williams. We’re counting on you now!”“Of course, of course!”James frowned when he saw this.He knew who Louisa was. She was his classmate.Even when they were in school, she was constantly fawning over boys, often getting mixed up with bad company.He did not know how Zion came to marry her, but based on thei
Thea had been trending for the past two days.Plenty of paparazzi followed her around, all of them hoping to get the scoop on her love life.Yesterday, when James brought Thea flowers yet she said she wanted a divorce, the paparazzi had managed to capture it and spread it all over the Internet.Now, everyone who was constantly on their phones knew.Only James was unaware.Zion was unhappy that Louisa had said all those things about his friend, but he dared not get angry. Instead, he said softly, “Louisa, be nice. When I was at Dragon Fountain Villa, he helped me.”“How dare you bring this up again?”Louisa pulled Zion’s ear, saying viciously, “You’re lucky I wasn’t there. Otherwise, I’d be embarrassed to death by you. Look at the company you keep. Get back to work!”“Okay.”Zion shut his mouth and slipped away.“James, it looks like your friend has no standing at home.” Zane smiled.James glared at him.Zane’s smile froze and he shut his mouth.“Oh.” James looked at Zane,
“Watch your mouth, b*tch. I’m here to show some support. How dare you call me trash? How high-end do you think your shop is? It’s nothing out of the ordinary.”“Since we’re not welcome here, we’ll leave.”“Zion, it’s not that we don’t want to be here. Your wife is horrible.”All the workers were angry.Zion apologized. “I’m sorry, everyone. I’m sorry. I apologize on behalf of Louisa.”“Zion, you piece of trash. Why are you apologizing? Even though our shop isn’t too high-end, we still couldn’t allow any Tom, Dick, or Harry to enter. Get them out of here!”Just then, a man in a suit and tie approached. Louisa put on her best smile.“Mr. Zackson! Please, come in!”She warmly greeted him.Zion’s expression was ugly.He looked at his friends, wanting to explain.However, all of them ignored him, turning to leave instead.“Ay.”Zion sighed in resignation.James saw the whole thing.He shook his head slightly.He looked at the time. It was almost time to eat.“Zion.”He cal
Some of the workers unloaded the boxes.After Luther finished reading the list, he looked at a petrified Zion. Smiling, he asked, “Mr. Lloyd, where should I place the presents?”“Huh?”Zion came to his senses. Quickly, he said, “Br-bring them in.”Luther said, “Bring them in.”Louisa caught on, leading the way. “This way, please.”Zion followed them.At the entrance.Respectfully, Luther said, “Sir, Mr. Caden, is there anything else? Otherwise, I’ll be returning.”Zane looked at James.James waved a hand. “There’s nothing else. Go on.”“Sir.”Luther looked at Zane, hesitating for a moment. “Sir, everything’s ready for Cynthia. Many VIPs have arrived.”Zane waved a hand. “Cancel it.”“Cancel it?” Luther looked helpless and troubled. “Sir, it’s easy for you to say. What should I tell Cynthia?”Zane thought about it. He had an idea. “Here’s what you’ll do. Get everyone who’s at the party to come here. We’ll have the party here.”Zane looked at James as he said it.“James,
“Of course. Who else would give you such lavish presents?” The man smacked Louisa on her rump.“Stop, there are so many people. My husband’s here too.”Zion clenched his fists when Leonardo was talking, his veins popping, but he relaxed after that.Louisa, her arm still linked with the man’s, walked into the shop.James pulled Zion aside, asking, “Zion, what’s going on? Why did you marry her?”“James, don’t.” Zion looked troubled.“Tell me.”James’ expression darkened.Many people had arrived this morning.All of them were far too close to Louisa.“James, don’t ask.” Zion still looked troubled.“Zion, if you think of me as a friend, tell me.”Thinking about how James helped him at Dragon Fountain Villa, Zion hesitated before pulling James aside. Softly, he said, “I-I married Louisa a year ago. She came to me and told me she liked me. She even asked if I would marry her and was willing to forgo wedding presents.“I was almost thirty, and no woman had liked me because I was
The Black Dragon was Sol’s God of War. He was the religion of every soldier.He was a myth and legend to all men in Sol.Zion was not exempt. He idolized the Black Dragon so much. When he found out that the Black Dragon was his classmate and best friend from 10 years ago, he stood a little taller and walked a little straighter.However, he did not expect that James who helped him at Dragon Fountain Villa was the Black Dragon James Caden, his classmate.“J-James…”Zion looked at James with gratitude.James clapped him on the back. “I don’t want to see you waste your life away. A man should stand tall and proud, not live in the shadow of a woman. You’ll have sufficient funds to settle down with a nice woman.”“Alright.”Zion nodded firmly.He had had enough of this life anyway.He and Louisa were husband and wife, but in a year, he had only touched her once.On the other hand, Louisa was always out and about.Every time she returned, she was drunk.He even found hickeys on h
Everyone was confused.They all looked at Zion.Before Leonardo could say anything, Louisa’s expression soured. She let go of Leonardo, slapping Zion across the face.Smack!The slap was loud and clear.It left a mark on Zion’s face.“Zion, are you crazy? This is Mr. Logan. You should be on your knees apologizing to him!”After that, she turned to look at Leonardo apologetically. “I’m so sorry, Leonardo. It’s my fault. I failed to keep him in line. He’ll get it when we get home.”“Hmph.”Leonardo hmphed coldly.Louisa hit Zion. To add salt to injury, she insulted him in public. He was furious.“Who knew that Zion would have no standing at all?”“Exactly. Louisa slapped him just like that, and even said that he’d get it at home.”“She’s so beautiful. Why did she marry him?”“I heard that Louisa was a call girl. After she earned enough, she was just looking for an honest man to take her in.”“Do you think she let Zion touch her after they got married?”Everyone started wh
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