James looked at Light Thea and parted his lips but hesitated to speak.He would have retorted with vehemence if Tai Chi had personally proposed the bet. However, hearing it from Light Thea, the other half of his wife, he was slightly uncertain.Unable to voice his thoughts, James struggled internally and cursed at Tai Chi, calling her despicable and shameless.Just then, Lesia maneuvered through the void and stopped beside James. Looking at Light Thea in astonishment, she asked, “Is that really you, Thea? You’re still alive?”Light Thea looked at Lesia with a vacant expression. Gradually, her demeanor shifted to indifference, and she seemingly had no recollection of her.James promptly sent Lesia a telepathic message, filling her in on Light Thea’s backstory and providing her with all the details he knew.Lesia sighed ruefully, “Regardless, we can’t possibly fight her, right?”James looked at her complicatedly and closed his eyes. He felt no inclination to entertain Tai Chi’s pr
At that moment, James was enraged. Even though he knew the person who was obliterated was just an incarnation of Light Thea, he could not accept the fact that his wife’s other half was hurt.“Do you want to accept the bet or not? If you refuse it, I’ll let her suffer in scorching flames. Living will be worse than death, and the cycle will continue for eternity.” Tai Chi’s voice came from the Thirty-Three Heavens again.“Of course, I won’t spare your friend.”As soon as she finished speaking, a huge energy ball fell rapidly from the Thirty-Three Heavens, floated before James, and quickly enlarged.Shortly after, a tiny bloody mouse could be seen darting to and fro amidst a barrage of lightning bolts within the energy sphere. It appeared on the brink of death, covered in blood.However, what was even more harrowing was that each lightning strike inflicted numerous bloody wounds on its body, but they quickly healed. Then, it would be struck once more. The mouse went through a tormentin
Zeux sneered disdainfully, “While you may preside over realms below the Thirty-Third Heaven, you have no authority over the Yin’s Void, Tirta Exotic Space, and the otherworld battlefield. I intend to visit acquaintances in the Yin’s Void. Are you trying to stop me?”Tai Chi responded firmly, “You can do whatever you want, but he must stay.”Zeux said authoritatively, “I’m afraid you don’t have the right to order him around. He is the Chosen One.”Tai Chi insisted, “Even so, he can’t violate the Law of Paths and force his way through the Zymurgy. Otherwise, the laws will mean nothing, won’t they?”“Don’t force me to expose you.” Zeux’s face darkened.Stunned, Tai Chi fell silent.After a long sigh, Zeux said slowly, “When you stole the Wuinfinite Peal, infiltrated the Thirty-Third Heaven, and attained Tai Chi Power and your current status by fraud, should you not have been torn into pieces and have your soul scattered to the winds?“You breached the Law of Paths before him but we
Hador sighed lightly and hurriedly said, “Senior Zeux, the Chosen One…”Before he finished speaking, he noticed Zeux gesturing into the void, prompting both Hador and Lucille to look over. Upon seeing the remarkable sight, the two had surprised expressions.James sat in a lotus position, enveloped in a dense golden light and numerous intricate runes.Observing this, Hador finally felt a sense of relief. He said appreciatively, “Thankfully, you intervened in time. Otherwise, the Chosen One would have succumbed to Tai Chi’s scheme.”Zeux remained silent, fanning the whisk in his hand.In an instant, a golden light descended from the sky and illuminated the Ying World. The destruction was instantly reversed, and vitality was restored. Destroyed buildings, mountains, flowers, plants, and trees rose anew, reborn in their former glory.The most remarkable miracle was that the souls of all beings who had perished in the preceding battle within the Ying World coalesced under the golden
In the Ying World, within the mysterious forbidden land that had been restored.Hador extended an inviting gesture to Zeux as he landed on the ground, then summoned a jar of Chaos Absinthe and offered it to him.“You understand me the best,” Zeux pointed at Hador and praised him. Then, he accepted the Chaos Absinthe with a grin, tilted his head back, and took a hearty sip.Hador sighed softly, then took out another jar of Chaos Absinthe and approached James, who was wrapped in golden light.Zeux suddenly intervened, saying, “He is cultivating Tranquil Art and can’t drink it for now.”Hador nodded understandingly in response. He turned away, but a force suddenly swept away the Chaos Absinthe in his hand.Turning back, he saw James holding the jar of Chaos Absinthe and pouring it into his mouth.Hador immediately exclaimed with joy, “Oh! You’re awake!”“That was fast,” Zeux remarked, waving his hand to disperse the golden light around James.James gently landed on the ground and
James was taken aback and asked, “For me?”Zeux confirmed with a smile, “Yeah. Yianni wrote the first half, and the founder of Historial Power wrote the second half. It dawned on them that the escalating conflict between the Marcisais Combat Form and Historial Power was spiraling out of control. Moreover, Tai Chi manipulated them, and chaos had fallen upon the various world’s living beings. They were heartbroken by the suffering and wanted to end it.“Therefore, they devised these criteria to identify an individual capable of wielding both powers, breaking through the cultivation limitations, and thwarting Tai Chi’s nefarious schemes.”James furrowed his brows deeply and asked, “If they realized the issue, why didn’t they rectify it themselves?"Zeux sipped the Chaos Absinthe and explained, “They couldn’t be bothered. After they realized the issue, they exchanged insights and parted ways. Then, they left this disaster for you to resolve.”James rolled his eyes and sighed in exaspe
As James voiced concern, Hador averted his gaze, visibly burdened with guilt.Zeux signed and answered, “The Yin governor’s spirit is as lofty as the heavens and is naturally resistant to the dictates of fate.”James asked coldly, “Fate? What exactly does fate entail?”Zeux smiled gently and explained, “Fate is a predetermined course set by the Law of Paths. What one should do and can do is already fixed.James squinted and asked, “Isn’t the Supreme Path about harmonious alignment with nature? Why, then, are laws needed to govern over us?”“Aligning with nature is also a step-by-step process.Zeux explained smilingly, “Aligning with nature is also a step-by-step process. It’s impossible for all living beings to achieve it from the outset. From the birth of heaven and earth, we have undergone tremendous transformations. The five major stages are the Taiyi Taichu, Taishi, Taisu, and Taichi. From nothingness, a myriad of things formed. These stages are known as the Five Primal Evolu
After listening to Zeux's explanation, only the so-called Thirty-Three Heavens made him see things in a new light.The Thirty-Three Heavens were divided into the Twenty-Four Desire Heavens, the Four Jawhaert Heavens, the Four Holy Heavens, and the Tai Chi Grand Temple.Within the Twenty-Four Desire Heavens were Nine Lower Heavens, Nine Middle Heavens, and Six Upper Heavens.Those who have cultivated to the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation could enter the Nine Lower Heavens. Those whose cultivation reached the peak of the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation were permitted into the Nine Middle Heavens.The Six Upper Heavens were opened to only those who had reached the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Consummation.Meanwhile, the Four Jawhaert Heavens only took in cultivators at the First Xaeclon Rank. It was managed by Tai Chi’s Three Talents and Four Symbols.The Yin and Yang governors controlled the Four Holy Heavens, and only powerhouses at the Fifth Xaeclon Rank and above
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