“I’ve got my items ready.” Yegor grinned. “What matters more is whether you have the items that you’ve promised to get?” Clayton snorted. He raised his hand and conjured several energy balls. Yegor was delighted to see that they managed to collect everything he had listed out previously. He put them away in his storage space. “Hurry up.” Clayton urged. “There’s not much time left.” “We still have one major issue.” Yegor turned his eyes to James’ body. “That is the Ultimate Golden Body. With only my powers, I won’t be able to open up his body to put in the vital organs.” “We’ll combine all three of our powers, then.” As he was saying that, Clayton channeled his murderous energy to surround James’ body. Crackling sounds could be heard coming from that space. Herodias quickly channeled the Tirta Power to envelope James’ body as well. Finally, Yegor unleashed the righteous aura in the form of sword energy and cast it toward James’ body. A loud clang could be heard as his
“We need to hold him still first.” Yegor sighed. “It’ll be over if he destroys the soul fragments before I can imbue them into his body. “We need to be extra cautious for this step.” “I’ll do it.” Clayton extended his arms and unleashed the Sylverstar Power, the powers of the Four Symbols. In a flash, the four mythical beasts materialized around the superformation and began rotating around it. A powerful force was created by the beasts. Unfortunately, the crazed James did not seem to be affected in the slightest. He was still moving freely within the superformation. Yegor, Herodias, and Clayton had run out of ideas for what to do at that point. Suddenly, a beam of light came down from the sky and shone over James. The serene, ethereal light seemed to be able to calm James down. James appeared to enjoy basking in that light as he slowly got into a seated position. The three cultivators on the ground lifted their gazes. They saw two Heavenly Paths, each emanating a sacred
At the same time, two masses of black and white gases gathered high up in the sky above the Telhervo Holy Site to form a Tai Chi diagram. The Livius Heavenly Path, who spotted the Tai Chi diagram, frowned. He generated more Heavenly Path Power and cast it over the hall on the ground to form several layers of barrier. “Abelard, you broke the Law of Tai Chi and tried to help that devil of a man! Do you wish to be annihilated?!”Tai Chi sounded extremely furious as her voice came from that sinister-looking Tai Chi diagram. Abelard drew a long breath and said, “He’s my master. I must help him now that he is facing a crisis.” “How impertinent!” Tai Chi raged. A bolt of lightning shining with black and white lights that was released from the Tai Chi diagram struck Abelard and sent him flying away. He steadied himself in the distance and coughed up a mouthful of blood. Then, Abelard slowly raised his head as he clutched his chest. A small smile hung on his face. “Are you st
Tai Chi raised her voice upon hearing those words. “Even you are doubting me too? Have you forgotten who’s given you your current status?” “Now that things have turned out like this, I’ll tell you the truth.” Abelard continued flatly, “I didnʼt choose to be the Heavenly Path because everyone regarded it as a dream position. I also have no interest in governing a certain space and the people living in it. “I choose to do it because I know the Heavenly Path Power will be useful to my master. I believe I can someday help my master by making this choice.“In reality, it happened exactly as I predicted. No matter what you say or do to me, it won’t change my mind. “In my heart, I have only acknowledged one person as my master, and that is James. “He showed me respect. He taught me the meaning of friendship. Most of all, he made me realize what it meant to be an upright, respectable person.” “How preposterous!” Tai Chi screamed, “So, you’ve been using my trust all this time?” “
Light Theaʼs eyes were filled with sorrow. “Perhaps we won’t be able to see each other again, but I will always think of you. I’ll pray for you to become stronger.” As she was about to pull away from James, the still unconscious man grabbed Light Theaʼs hand tightly and refused to let go. Light Thea felt a lump in her throat. “I want to stay and be with you forever, but…” Before she could finish, a deafening explosion went off in the air above the hall. As she looked up, Light Thea could see three forms of power had collided with the black and white energy released by Tai Chi. Still, she knew that there was no stopping Tai Chi even if Clayton, Yegor, and Herodias worked together to fight her. Light Theaʼs gaze fell on James again. “Forty-nine, I must go now. It’s almost time.” As she was saying that, numerous black and white threads of light moved into the hall through the roof and twirled around Light Theaʼs limbs. The threads pulled her away, but James was still gri
“Yegor!” Herodias exclaimed, “You gave your Great Genesis Pearls to James. What about you…” “What about me?” Yegor smiled. “We are confined in the Telhervo Holy Site. Is there anyone capable of harming us here?” Herodias fell silent since Yegor was somewhat right in a sense. “Yegor, this is risky.” Clayton added, “Without the Great Genesis Pearls, you are no different than a newbie cultivator.” “I’m only lending them to James for a while.” Yegor replied nonchalantly, “Once he has more treasures, I will ask for the pearls back.” Herodias and Clayton were struck speechless by his words. In their world, the top cultivators ruled over everyone else. Therefore, cultivation and power were the most important things to most people. Normally, people would not even consider lending their cultivation to their family members. However, Yegor trusted James so much that he willingly handed over his cultivation to James. It was akin to him surrendering his life to James. Just then, J
“Why did you do that?” James asked anxiously. “I might have lost my cultivation, but I am forever exempted from the Heavenly Tribulations since I defeated Tai Chi. “It is only a matter of time until I gain my powers back. You didnʼt have to…” Clayton interrupted him this time, “He wanted to help you recover and wake up sooner so that you could follow me to a place. “Therefore, he lent you his cultivation. However, it is up to you whether you want to return the cultivation to him afterward.” James heaved a deep breath. Then, he extended his arms. He conjured three Great Genesis Pearls in front of him and moved them toward Yegor. “James, what are you doing?” Yegor furrowed his brows. “I just need to borrow one to stabilize my condition.” James said firmly, “I will remember how you’ve been so generous with me, Mr. Yegor. “Once I return from the trip with Mr. Clayton, I will repay your kindness in return.” James bowed deeply to Yegor. “Alright.” Yegor said smilingly,
After hearing what Yegor said, Herodias nodded and agreed, “You’re right. James has been a great mentor to our son. We wouldn’t be able to repay this debt to him in our lifetime.”Yegor snorted, “Exactly. Yet you accused me of being biased?”Herodias hugged Yegor and said smilingly, “Alright, alright. I wronged you. I’m sorry.”Yegor was speechless.Meanwhile, Clayton brought James to a mysterious forbidden area within the Skynet’s headquarters.The two squinted after seeing Dark Thea, who was shrouded by a purple-pink light.Dark Thea opened her eyes, and a red glow flashed in her eyes. As soon as she spotted James, her face lit up with excitement. She rushed over to him and wrapped her arms around him, following up with a quick peck on the lips.Clayton covered his eyes and turned around, sighing at their public display of affection.Dark Thea giggled, “I’m glad you’re back! By the way, why do I sense a righteous aura from you?”James sighed, “It’s a long story. Anyway, how
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