However, at this time, Clayton and a beautiful woman entered Jamesโ Zen, interrupting his focus.โLucille?โ James was shocked. Why was she here?When he was about to say something, he saw Clayton and Lucille disappear from his Zen.โTombkeeper,โ shouted James.In the next second, James saw a figure flash across his eyes. He could smell a fragrant scent.Then, he was knocked harshly on the head.When James raised his head, he saw Yukha in front of him. She looked angry, but she still looked captivating. โUhโฆ Pretty Yukha, youโre amazing,โ he said.โAm I?โ Yukha rolled her eyes at James. โAre other pretty women more amazing than I am?โJamesโ face twitched. โI donโt have other pretty women.โโDrop the act.โ Yukha glared at James. โThe first insight of the Chaos Yin-Yang Eyes is seeing through oneโs cultivation. The second insight is reading oneโs mind. The third insight is the insight into the universe. Lastly, the fourth insight is absorbing ranks. Do you think Iโm a fool?โ
In Zvecha Temple of Ying World, Clayton brought Lucille here and told Yrian about Lucilleโs background. Yrian was stunned.A while later, Yrian left his seat and flew down the steps. He landed before Lucille. โPlease get up.โLucille who was kneeling on the ground lifted her head. Her eyes were watery. โMr. Yrian, IโฆโโIt has been tough for you.โ Then, Yrian helped Lucille up. โYour father contributed a lot to Ying World. We will never forget about that. From now on, this will be your home. No living beings will bully you.โAfter that, he used the Marciais Combat Form Power to engulf Lucille, sending her to the sky.Under the powerful Marciais Combat Form, Lucille was taken aback. Then, she sat in a lotus position to recuperate. She closed her eyes slowly.It was only then that Yrian turned to look at Clayton. โBecause of this, you barged into Zvecha Temple?โArrogantly, Clayton said, โI want to see if the living beings from Ying World are ungrateful.โYrian took a deep breath.
โDo you think Lucilleโs hatred toward the Yang World is lesser than the Yin governorโs hatred toward Tai Chi? Who can stop her from taking revenge by then?โFacing Yrianโs words, Clayton took a deep breath.He only wanted to seek justice for Franciscus and create more fortunes for his bloodline. He never thought of such implications.Yrian was right. If Lucille could find Yinโs Void, it meant that she had inherited her motherโs memory. Not only did the memory contain her motherโs honorable past but also the sufferings and humiliation her mother went through to protect her. She could never let it go.A while of silence later, Yrian looked at Clayton again. โHave you told her about Franciscusโ Ultimate Golden Body?โClayton sighed before shaking his head.โThatโs good.โ Yrian nodded. โIโll accept her as my disciple. I currently lack one Inner Disciple. As for Franciscusโ Ultimate Golden Body, donโt tell her. When the time is right, or if she has the ability, I will return it to her
In the Ying World, James was banished to the Leviathan Forest by Yukha.Gazing ahead at the vast expanse of the forest, hearing the roars of countless spirit beasts, he felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.These creatures were different from ordinary monsters, formidable in strength and each possessing vast powers. Trying to capture 20 phoenixes and 20 nine-tailed foxes alive without causing harm was simply daunting.Just then, accompanied by the cry of a phoenix, a phoenix carrying blazing flames spread its massive wings and swiftly soared by, creating a fierce heatwave and powerful gusts in its wake.Wherever it passed, almost all the spirit beasts lowered their heads simultaneously, and the previous clamor ceased instantly.James immediately unleashed the Terrastride Step and the Dawnblaze Form, swiftly mounting the phoenixโs neck.With another piercing cry, the phoenix suddenly spoke, โHow dare you offend me?โThe voice was male, unmistakably that of a phoenix.While peo
โIโll give you a taste of my strength, so you wonโt think the Chosen One is just a paper tiger.โMy sister ordered me to bring you back unharmed, but that doesnโt mean I canโt kill you and find dozens more phoenixes,โ said James.The phoenix trembled all over, then quickly distanced itself from James.In that instant, James swiftly appeared behind it with the Dawnblaze Form. With a raised hand, he delivered a punch accompanied by a thunderous roar. The phoenix stumbled forward.James flashed again, landing another punch on the phoenix, sending it flying in the opposite direction.โStop, stop!โ The phoenix stabilized itself, finally yielding. โIs that all you want? I agree.โJames appeared in front of it. โWe can do this the easy way or the hard way. Seems Iโve been too lenient. Maybe I should learn from Mr. Taotie, then you and the other spirit beasts wouldnโt dare to challenge me.โHe pointed at the phantom image of the phoenix. โKneel.โThe phoenix hesitated, then clenched it
Upon hearing Yukhaโs words, Jamesโ mind flashed with myriad thoughts.โHow could things be so coincidental? Just as I acted, I encountered a tough opponent. Wasnโt it said that phoenixes had little standing in this world? So how come a roc appeared suddenly?โMomentarily stunned, James could not help but feel a chill run down his spine as he looked at Yukhaโs smug face. โPretty sister, are you deliberately setting me up?โโHey, letโs clarify things,โ Yukha replied with conviction. โI told you to capture twenty phoenixes and twenty nine-tailed foxes, not to mess with the Xyrll Phoenix.โโWhat do you mean?โ Jamesโ face twitched in confusion. โWait, are you implying youโre not going to help me?โYukha chuckled ruefully. โWell, youโve stirred up this mess yourself, so youโll have to deal with it. Thatโs the rule in the Ying World.โโYour rules are nonsensical. You show up only after everything is done, knowing there are traps inside. This is typical of shady business dealings.โYukh
Upon hearing the sharp and illusory voice, Yukha calmly retorted, โZenithal Roc Matron, are you intending to attack me?โโI know youโre strong,โ the illusory voice shouted again. โYou dare to mistreat my Spirit Beast Clan, and I wonโt sit idly by. Even if the Zvecha Dragon or the Yin Ancestral God were here, theyโd have to explain themselves today.โAs the words fell, the massive wings suddenly trembled. In an instant, countless fierce winds swept through the area, carrying with them dense amethyst-gold feathers that emitted terrifying whistling sounds.Just as the fierce winds and countless amethyst-gold feathers flew towards Yukha, they were all blocked by Yukhaโs unmoving, unshaken Marciais Combat Form shield, which erupted with a continuous explosion upon impact. Sighing lightly, Yukha spoke slowly, โIf I were to say that he isnโt my disciple, what then?โโIf thatโs truly the case, then you better not interfere,โ the illusory voice shouted again. โToday, Iโll make this audaci
Upon hearing this, James pursed his lips. So, it was this woman who came up with the idea. It seemed she had likely calculated everything long ago, all for the sake of persuading him to let Taotie off the hook.โHmph, you may be pretty, but your influence isnโt big enough. At least not in certain aspects.โWith that thought, James suddenly waved his hands. The Judgment Scythe and the Nether Demonic Sword appeared in his grasp.Facing the endless amethyst-gold flashes around, he immediately struck out. Accompanied by a deafening roar, the descending amethyst-gold lightning suddenly shattered.At the same time, the massive body of the Zenithal Roc Matron in the void trembled violently.Seizing this opportunity, James once again executed the Dawnblaze Form and soared into the sky. He transformed into a stream of amethyst-gold Sword Light and rushed towards the huge wings that covered the sky directly. Another deafening roar echoed out as the massive wings of the Zenithal Roc Matro
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
โNo wonder,โ Lord Goyo finally understood after an extended contemplation.He distinctly remembered that back at the Yinโs Void, Jacopo, the incarnation of Waitara Pathโs 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 Jacopoโs identity as an incarnation of Waitara Pathโs 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.โYou fool, do you realize your mistake?โThe Yang governor and Gladwin looked up simultaneously, their faces full of fear.โLord Goyo, I truly didn't notice this. I had no idea when the Dark World was separated.โโLord 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.โWe need to sort this out first,โ the Yang Governor glared fiercely at Gladwin. โWho's going to explain this later, you or me?โGladwin swallowed nervously. โOf course, it should be you.โโWhy should it be me?โ the Yang Governor scoffed. โHaven'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?โGladwin's face twitched. โThis has nothing to do with cowardice. It's your duty as the leader of the Path Guardian Alliance.โThe Yang Governor laughed in exasperation. โYou'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 menโฆ" "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 standโฆ""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 warriorsโjust three of themโappeared 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. โWynton, 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.โโAnd so what?โ Wynton roared. โYouโre 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!โJames smiled. โKeep going.โโI know you donโt want to owe me any favors.โ Wynton glared at him angrily. โYou gave me three free attacks to repay me for sparing you in the River of Time.โNow, Iโve given you your childrenโs past selves back, and you owe me once more. Youโre waiting for my terms, arenโt you?โJames looked resigned.โWrong,โ Wynton sneered. โI wonโt 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!โJames sensed something was wrong and was shocked. โWynton!โWynton, imprisoned, began to burn, flames flickering and licking his body. He roare
"Thatโsโฆ" The sight of that token filled Wynton with shock. "Y-Youโre 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.'Itโs 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 canโt control it, so you canโt either. The only one who can is the Yin governor."He looked at James. "And sheโs cleaved in two. Unless you can merge them together, the mirror will not work. However, with just your wifeโs half-self, finding Wuiaโs 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