The two stood facing each other across a mysterious formation, like archenemies born of countless epochs of grudges and vendettas.Dark Thea sized him up with a sinister smirk and a look of disdain on her face, while Lonnie stared back, his expression a mixture of vigilance and unease.“Lonnie Curtis, why don’t you kneel when you see me?” Dark Thea asked.Lonnie hesitated for a moment, then was about to kneel but immediately straightened up. “Yin governor, you’re no longer a God under the Law of Tai Chi. You...” “Fine.” Dark Thea nodded with a wicked grin. “Looks like your backbone has hardened. You’ve completely forgotten our past camaraderie.” Lonnie’s face twitched, then he lowered his head in embarrassment. “No... it’s not, Yin governor. I-I just...”“It’s okay.” Dark Thea beckoned to Lonnie with a crooked finger. “Come here, I’ll tell you a secret.” Lonnie was stunned for a moment, then furrowed his brows in hesitation.“Don’t you want to know who caused you to lose y
Obviously, Hador and Yrian’s words had an effect. After a moment of hesitation, Dark Thea finally stopped devouring Lonnie.Under the suppression of the countless Marciais Power within the Yin’s Void mysterious formation, Lonnie’s cultivation base continued to plummet until he reached the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rank’s First Tribulation.As Dark Thea withdrew her Dark Heavenly Path Power, Lonnie crashed to the ground with a thunderous boom. His massive dragon body rapidly shrank, barely clinging to life.Yrian immediately approached and took a dragon whisker shimmering with black light. Then, he swiftly bound Lonnie with it.Hador furrowed his brow. “Take him back and interrogate him thoroughly. He must explain everything about the outside world, or he’ll wish he were dead.”Yrian nodded slightly, then vanished with Lonnie in tow.Only then did Hador turn to Dark Thea. “Let’s go back, Yin governor.”Dark Thea shook her head slowly. “All Four Symbols are stirring up trouble. What kind of
Hador wanted to speak but then stopped himself.He understood that what Dark Thea did was right. Whether as a mother or a wife, there was no reason or excuse to retreat. However, this had fatal consequences for the overall situation of the Ying World.At the origin of the Marciais Combat Form in the unnamed universe, after two epochs of effort and with Yianni’s Supernatural Power assistance, James not only cleansed his soul and cultivated his mind but also finally strengthened the three merged forces to a more thorough level. He purified them of all impurities, making them more refined, and their power multiplied accordingly.James looked at the slowly surging tri-colored power in the palm of his hand and suddenly asked, “Mr. Yianni, what should I call this power?”“It’s up to you.” Yianni drank the Chaos Absinthe given by James. “At least when I reached the Fourth Marciais Combat Form, I derived nothing else other than the Marciais Power.”James frowned. “It’s clear this merged p
Having considered this point, James looked at Yianni. “Mr. Yianni, does this merged power of mine also belong to self-creation and may be suitable for everyone to cultivate?”“Of course.” Yianni nodded. “It’s just that your kind of power has a higher threshold compared to the Historial Power and the Marciais Power. To fully develop it, they’ll likely have a long way to go.“At the very least, they can’t just cultivate the Marciais Power to the utmost. They must also cultivate the Historial Power to the utmost to truly unleash the full power of your merged power.”Upon hearing this, James took a deep breath. “So, there’re also hidden Xaeclon Rank powerhouses in the Yang World?”“Of course,” Yianni said emphatically. “The Yang World was able to expel the Ying World precisely because their strength exceeded that of the Ying World.” “Don’t we need the Ultimate Golden Body to achieve the Daeclon Rank?” James frowned. “Isn’t it said that only the Marciais Combat Form can forge the Ulti
In the blink of an eye, they found themselves on a vast plain. The air here was thick with various gases, each possessing its own level of power, creating a dazzling spectacle.Not far away, two graceful figures were busy setting up various formations. They were thoroughly engrossed in their work. Yianni effortlessly manipulated the space around him, living up to his reputation as the strongest powerhouse in the Marciais Combat Form.As James marveled at the scene, he suddenly furrowed his brow. “Is that Lesia and Yukha?”“They’re doing fine,” Yianni chuckled with his hands behind his back. “They’ve done their duty to you well, but you’ll have to rely on yourself for cultivation.“Don’t underestimate these gases. They’re not just for show. One misstep, and it could spell disaster. You must be vigilant.”Before James could respond, he was sent flying by a powerful force shot out from Yianni. With a blink of his eyes, Yianni pulled Lesia and Yukha, who were arranging formations, to
James employed the Terrastride Step and the Dawnblaze Form to navigate through clusters of various-colored gases, every step a nerve-wracking venture.Though these gases lacked direct force, their corrosive effect on the Ultimate Golden Body was potent. They were filled with countless restrictions and lightning strikes, constantly threatening him.Each lightning strike induced temporary blindness and paralyzed his soul. It was a torment unbearable for most. Even as he evaded these perils with his Supernatural Power, James found himself confronted by countless Sword Formations, mountainous obstacles, and even various magical treasures within the gas clusters, each encounter fraught with danger.After just a few hundred rounds, James was battered and bruised, bloodied and disheveled, his mouth oozing blood, in a pitiable state.Another use of the Dawnblaze Form brought James to a corner of the space. He took a rest, seizing the opportunity to drink some Chaos Absinthe to heal his w
Observing James, Yianni’s handsome face flickered with a hint of amusement before he casually waved his hand.Suddenly, countless clusters of gases carrying dense arrays of weapons, lightning, curses, and formations rushed toward James and swiftly engulfed him.James did not retreat but instead advanced. He executed the Dawnblaze Form coupled with the Terrastride Step, instantly closing the distance to Yianni.With a swift punch, he interrupted Yianni’s manifestation of his Supernatural Power.Yianni smiled faintly and gracefully stepped back, creating distance between himself and James once again. He summoned a multitude of palm prints that descended like rain.Boom! Boom! Boom!A continuous series of explosions erupted the moment James’ fist struck.Following this, numerous afterimages flashed across James’ face as he swiftly rotated around Yianni with the Terrastride Step coupled with the Dawnblaze Form. Simultaneously, he unleashed his hands, with the Judgment Scythe in his
Boom!A deafening explosion shook the heavens. After dodging James’ fierce attacks, Yianni kicked out, shattering the left wall of the formation, and then swiftly soared into the sky.James followed closely behind, executing eight consecutive steps of the Terrastride Step, instantly freezing the space.“You’re not bad with the Terrastride Step,” Yianni praised.Then, he spun around abruptly. Just as Yianni was about to ascend, James flashed in mid-air and kicked him in the head with a swift Dawnblaze Form, sending him plummeting downwards at high speed.Yianni also executed the Terrastride Step, transforming into an illusion and landing far away.Regaining his footing, he could not help but shout in annoyance, “Kid, you’re not fighting fair.”James replied, “Mr. Yianni, didn’t you say that the second extreme of the Fourth Marciais Combat Form, Create, is all about fighting however you want?”Yianni was momentarily speechless. He felt somewhat embarrassed.James improved too qu
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