The raised palm hung in the air for a moment, as if Cerise had suddenly realized something. Then, with a sudden flash of anger, she withdrew her hand and turned away, letting out a long sigh.“You’re my mother.” Xitlaly stared intently at her. “If even you don’t support me, how can I hope to persuade my master?”“What’s the boy’s name?” Cerise’s eyes narrowed into slits. “And what is his cultivation base?”“Truett Sadler.” Xitlaly felt a glimmer of hope and hurriedly replied, “Although he’s currently just at the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation middle grade, he’s...”“Bring him to me now,” said Cerise as she turned with her hands behind her back and headed towards the inner chamber on one side.Xitlaly opened her mouth to speak but then sighed softly once again. She knew that bringing up the matter of marriage with Truett would face a difficult situation this time, but she never expected to stumble at the first hurdle with her mother. “Darling, it’s up to you next,” sigh
Truett was momentarily stunned, then he raised his head and smiled. “I come from the Jademora Empire, and I’m a human.”“Jademora Empire?” sneered Cerise coldly. “What an insignificant sect. I’ve never heard of it, but being born into the Human Race is indeed rare.”She scrutinized Truett and continued, “On what grounds do you wish to marry my daughter?”“Based on our shared experiences of life and death in the Forladtt Land,” replied Truett calmly. “I love her, she loves me, and our fates are intertwined.”“My daughter is the Iustus Sectʼs saintess,” said Cerise arrogantly. “You’re an unnamed individual. Are you worthy of her?”At these words, Xitlaly, who was standing nearby, became anxious. Just as she was about to speak, Truett halted her with a glance. Then, Truett raised his head and smiled. “Senior, as my father taught me, a hero does not ask for origins, nor does he mock the poor. I can die for Xitlaly. That’s my confidence.”“Very well!” Cerise laughed out of anger. “B
“Madam Quartney!” Cerise leaped to her feet. She rushed to Quartney’s side and knelt. “Greetings, Madam Quartney. Please forgive me for using your seat earlier without getting permission first.” “When will you stop acting as if you’re all that?” Quartney scoffed. “Still, you did very well this time. Otherwise, we couldn’t have captured Skynet’s young master so easily.” “Young… Young master?!” Cerise lifted her head. “Skynetʼs young master.” Quartney smiled contemptuously. “He is Truett Sadler, the son of Skynetʼs leader, Yegor Sadler.” Cerise gasped and said frantically, “He’s Yegorʼs son, Skynetʼs young master…” “Are you regretting your actions now?” Quartney snickered. “Your daughter was about to marry into a prestigious family and become Skynetʼs young madam. That position is more important and influential than her status as the Iustus Sectʼs saintess.” Quartney ambled and stopped behind Cerise. “It’s a shame that you’ve missed such a good opportunity due to your foolish
Quartney had always acted as the virtuous and respectable Iustus Sectʼs leader. Moreover, Cerise shared a close relationship with her all along. However, the woman before her felt like a completely different person at the moment. Meanwhile, James’ group took a tour around the Iustus Sectʼs Genesis Region. Then, Lyle led them to their rooms. A few hours later, Cerise came personally and invited all of them to the Iustus Sectʼs main hall. As soon as they entered the hall, James and the others were surprised to see how the Iustus Sectʼs members had prepared a lavish banquet. There were even dance and music performances. They instinctively thought that Truett must have accidentally exposed his true identity. That was why they were receiving such special treatment. However, James noticed something strange as the food and drinks were served. He could sense a peculiar aura coming from the exquisite dishes prepared for them. None of them needed food for sustenance at this point
A brief moment later, Adair put her palm against one side of her temple. “What is with this liquor? I feel so dizzy now.” “Me too.” Xatia replied, “It feels like someone has a hold of my soul.” The two of them swayed a little and dropped to the floor. Lyla and Rebella widened their eyes. They quickly threw their glasses aside. “What did you put in our drinks?” Rebella fixed Cerise with a glare. Unfortunately, she lost her balance and fell onto the floor the next instant. “How dare you!” Lyla merely took a step forward and crashed onto the floor as well. James pointed at Cerise. Before he could say anything, James sank onto the table. “I thought you might be smarter and more alert since you lot made it out of the Forladtt Land alive.” Cerise looked at her glass and snickered, “Yet, all of you turned out to be a naive bunch of cultivators.” Meanwhile, a wave of aura spread across the hall, seemingly trying to check those people who had passed out. As the aura disappea
Quartney flashed James a contemptuous smile. “You think you’re really smart, huh? “The Yorsh you had was added with the Deadgory Bugs I received from the Timaeus Sectʼs leader. As soon as I activate them, you’ll feel as if you’re in a living hell.” James grinned and shrugged. “Well, you can try.” Quartney pointed at James. A few seconds later, a ball of black light glowed at the tip of her finger. However, James seemed completely fine no matter how long Quartney recited the chant. “No, that’s impossible!” Quartney shouted, “You had the drink just now!” “I did.” James nodded. “The drink was tasty. Unfortunately, its effectiveness is similar to your powers. Both didnʼt work that well.” Quartney felt extremely humiliated. “You’ve only reached the peak of Yuraeceon Daelm Rankʼs Eighth Tribulation. I’ll end you with my own hands then!” Quartney extended her hand and charged toward James. James conjured a huge evil spirit before him at that moment. It was too late for Qua
“You… You’ve mastered curse magic too?” Cerise asked in a raised voice. James responded calmly, “I know the basics.” James controlled the black curse inscriptions and twirled them around the ladiesʼ bodies. Then, he channeled his powers and forced the Deadgory Bugs out of their bodies. A colorful circle of lights formed above the ladies. The bugs were engulfed by the lights. Black curse inscriptions surrounded James’ body too. A few seconds later, an overwhelming amount of Qrohm radiated from James. The Qrohm swept Cerise toward the wall of the bell again. She screamed frantically as she could feel the curse inscriptions crawl all over her. Meanwhile, James extended his arms. His body and the curse inscriptions floating around him turned into a shade of bloody red. James had achieved the peak of the fifth extreme curse magic. He could almost get a full grasp of the Historial Curse Magic. However, James failed time and time again when he tried to form the sixth extreme evi
Quartney slammed into the formation placed around the main hall. She spat a mouthful of blood and fell onto the ground. Meanwhile, James teleported and reemerged next to Truett and Xitlaly. He quickly moved them into his soul space. At the same time, Lyla and Rebella shot up into the air. They unleashed multiple golden dragons and ice needles from above. These attacks rained down on the Iustus Sectʼs members gathered around the main hall. These men who were ready to capture Jamesʼ group were annihilated almost instantly. Rebella and Lyla whose powers were at the peak of the Yuraeceon Daelm Rankʼs Ninth Tribulation were terrifyingly destructive. On the other hand, Quartney had just stumbled to her feet when countless purple-gold curse inscriptions surrounded her. “You said you wanted us to fight by using the curse magic, right?” James said flatly, “I’ll show you what real curse magic is.” James unleashed the Ultimate Golden Body. As a Tai Chi diagram appeared underneath
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