James nodded, saying, “Setting up a clinic is easy. However, I think we should wait. I heard that the Trade City Center would be looking for foreign investors. We can set up a clinic there.”Smack!Gladys smacked him on the head. “Do you know what sort of place the Trade City Center is? It’s an upscale place designed to be the nation’s busiest financial center. Are you crazy? How are we supposed to set up a clinic there? The rental fee would be sky-high, not to mention all the expenses.”James touched his head nonchalantly.Rent?He was going to purchase the entire trade center. If he decided to set up a clinic there, who would demand rent from him?However, he smartly kept his mouth shut.If he told them that he would purchase the trade center, they would think him a fool.As soon as David heard that Gladys was going to fund James’ clinic, he panicked. Immediately, he said, “Mom, you can’t do this. You’ll lose everything if you invest in this piece of trash. You promised me a
“Mom, what are you doing? What’s with the attitude? How could you treat grandfather this way?”“Yeah, who do you think you are?”“Kneel and apologize to grandfather now.”…The Callahans took turns to criticize Gladys.Gladys changed her tune at once. Smiling, she said, “Dad, my house is too small for you since it’s not a villa. We haven’t got many chairs either. Since there’ll be no space inside the house, I think you should stay outside. We can discuss whatever it is you came to discuss here. Oh, and you brought gifts too! Davie, where are your manners? Take the gifts!”“Okay!”David accepted the gifts from the Callahans. However, there were so many gifts that he could not take them all. He shouted, “Lyssa, help!”David passed Alyssa the gifts in his arms before reaching out for more.Lex tried his best to remain calm. Leaning on his cane, he said, “Gladys, we’re family. Whatever differences we had in the past, we should let them go. I’m here to reinstate you as part of the
“There’s wine and cigars. Benjamin, sell them to the kiosks outside our area tomorrow. Let’s see how much we can get for them.”Benjamin, who had been silent all this time, answered his agreement.“Mom, is this necessary? We’re family. Why make things so awkward?” Thea asked in a small voice.“What do you know?” Gladys shouted. “I’ve had enough. This is excellent! Now, I don’t have to play by their rules anymore. And David, you’d better buck up. Forget about your job at Eternality and get a new job. We’ll be fine without the Callahans.”“Okay,” David answered quietly, hanging his head.James yawned.He had not slept a wink after all the excitement last night.“Thea, I’ll be taking a nap in our room.”Thea waved her hand. “Go on.”After that, she took her phone out and watched the live stream of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony.James entered Thea’s room.He had been staying in her room for a while now, but he had always slept on the floor. Instinctively, he reached for
It was a big day in Cansington today.The Blithe King would officially be the commander-in-chief of the five armies.Three of The Great Four’s patriarchs were tied to chairs and beheaded.Their heads went missing.All the Xaviers planned to evacuate Cansington.However, James saw this coming. He sealed off sea, land, and air travel, effectively cutting off The Great Four’s escape routes. None of them would be allowed to leave Cansington.After the Blithe King’s succession ceremony, an official announcement was made to explain the murders.Choosing a prisoner on death row, the authorities put the ghost mask James used on him. They then executed him publicly by shooting.They covered up the matter temporarily.Among The Great Four, the Xaviers were completely destroyed. They would never be able to make a comeback ever again.The other three families had only lost their patriarchs, but they were still on edge. Reaching out to all their connections, they tried their best to figur
“Sure, why not? I’ve saved up some money from my time in the military.”“I’m not in the habit of spending a man’s money.”“Alright then.”James did not say anything else.If Thea wanted to work, she should.At any rate, he was still in the planning stage, unsure when it would come together.“Go wash your face. I’m going to get changed.”“Okay.”James nodded and left the room.There was no one in the living room. Everyone else had probably gone out.Having just woken up, James washed up blearily in the bathroom. Then, he waited for Thea in the living room.Soon, Thea emerged from her room with a change of clothes.James was astonished to see her outfit.Thea wore a crisp white shirt with a pencil skirt and high heels. She looked like a successful woman.She had an excellent figure too. With her long, black hair hanging down her back, she looked like a mature, capable lady.“You’re gorgeous.”James complimented Thea, looking at her like she was a piece of perfect art.Th
Using his electric motorcycle, James took Thea to a large-scale job fair nearby.Once they arrived, Thea said, “Jamie, why don’t you wait for me outside? I’ll take a look by myself.”James said jokingly, “Why? Am I an embarrassment to you?”Thea hurriedly explained, “Of course not. It’s just that it might take a long time. I’m worried that you’ll feel bored. There’s an Internet cafe nearby. Why don’t you play some games there? I’ll call you when I’ve finished.”Thea pushed James gently.As a woman, she had read many books on relationships even though she had no prior experience.All the books stated that men hated to wander around aimlessly with women. She was honestly worried that he would get bored.“I don’t know how to play any games. I’ll come with you. I’ll be worried if I’m not with you since you’re so pretty.” James smiled.Thea felt warm inside. She nodded obediently.Whatever she said, she had hoped that James would stay with her.Both of them entered the job fair to
Thea placed her resume on the table.Just then, the man raised his head.Seeing Thea, he was surprised.“Hold on.”“Huh?”Thea was about to leave after handing in her resume, but she stopped and looked at the recruiting manager of Ella Corporation. She asked, “Is there anything else?”Hank Wilson stared at Thea, giving her a once-over. His expression turned greedy. He had never seen a more beautiful woman.Hank pointed to the chair, saying, “Take a seat. Let’s talk.”“Okay.”Thea sat.“Which position are you applying for?”“I’m applying for the position of fashion designer.”“Do you have any related work experience?”“No.”Hank frowned, saying, “Sweetheart, this won’t do. Do you know who we are and what our designers represent?”As he spoke, he leafed through her resume.“You graduated from a second-rate local fashion design academy and you don’t have any experience yet.” He shook his head slightly. “Do you know? Everyone applying for this job is an international gradua
It was time to go home.Hank told the other applicants to return the next day.After that, he packed his things and said, “Thea, why don’t we go back to my place? There’s nobody at home. I can explain everything in great detail.”“Huh?” Thea was stunned. “Your place?”Seeing Thea’s shocked expression, Hank amended his statement quickly. “My place is nearer, so it’s more convenient. If you’re uncomfortable with that, we can go to my office instead.”Hank was the human resources manager at Ella Corporation. As he was in charge of recruiting, he had his own office.There was a couch in his office, which would work just as well as a bed.He had thought it through. He would get Thea into bed by hook or by crook.After all, the media labeled her the most beautiful woman in Cansington.He got excited just thinking about her hot body and her pretty face.Thea breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that they would be going to his office. Quickly, she said, “Thank you, sir.”“Don’t
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