The Emperor narrated the story of the Ancient Four’s origins.The Ancient Four dated back to a thousand years ago.“Prince of Orchid Mountain?”James frowned. There was no record of this person in history.He glanced at the Emperor and asked, “Who’s that?”The Emperor shook his head.He also did not know who the Prince of Orchid Mountain was.“How would I know about a person that existed a thousand years ago? Moreover, very little is recorded about him in the ancient scrolls of the Ancient Four.”“Mr. Johnston, why are you explaining so much to him?” Bobby said dissatisfiedly.The Emperor waved his hand and said, “Bobby, James is also a descendant of the Cadens. He should know about the history of his family. Plus, the things I’m telling him aren’t secrets anyway.”Bobby stopped interfering. His hand was broken, and he could not gather any strength in his arm.He waited patiently.When the people he arranged in Cansington to retrieve the chest unearthed from the Prince
“Really?” Cynthia was surprised.Bobby shook his head and said, “How would I know? It’s just a family myth. In ancient times, there were rumors of emperors searching the seas to search for immortal medicine and even offering sacrifices to the heavens to obtain immortality. The topic of immortality in Sol is endless.”Speaking of this, Bobby snorted coldly.“Why am I even sharing this with you guys?”Bobby sealed his lips and said no more.Meanwhile, James was deep in thought.He contemplated whether the Emperor and Bobby were telling the truth.The atmosphere grew tense once again.Time passed minute by minute.More than half a day had passed in the blink of an eye.At this moment, Bobby’s phone rang, and he answered the call.“We’ve retrieved the chest.”Bobby did not reply. He simply hung up the phone, stood up, and left.James stood up and blocked him. “You’ve got what you wanted. Let Thea go. Otherwise, I won’t let you leave this place today.”“You piece of trash, do
James left the Emperor's Mansion.As soon as he left, he took out his phone and called Ronald.“Find out Thea’s whereabouts immediately. I’m coming back right now.”After giving the order, James hung up the phone and boarded Zane’s private plane back to Cansington.He returned very quickly. In less than two hours, he was in Cansington. It was before sunset.After getting off the plane, he called Ronald again.“Have you found her?”Ronald’s voice sounded from the other end of the phone, “Boss, I haven’t found her yet. Give me a little more time.”“Do it fast.”James took a deep breath.Cynthia tugged his hand and whispered, “Don’t worry, James. Everything should be fine.”“I hope it’s fine.”James was gloomy and said coldly, “I’ll send Bobby to his death if something happens to her.”James knew it was useless to panic, so he could only wait patiently.Time ticked by.An hour passed in a blink of an eye.That hour felt like a century to James.Suddenly, his phone rang.
Her eyes were initially blindfolded, and her vision was dark. No matter how much she shouted for help, she heard no one.In despair and helplessness, the cloth covering her eyes was taken off.Then, a handsome face appeared in front of her.A caring voice sounded, “It’s alright. I’ll bring you to the hospital immediately.”“I’m over here, beauty!”Bobby walked over and said as he glanced at James, “Who is this person? He seemed very hostile toward me. I just happened to be in the suburbs and saw people sneaking around. That’s how I found and saved you.”“T-Thank you!”Thea wanted to get up, but the wound on her face stretched as soon as she moved, making her cry out in pain.“I’ve bandaged the wound. Don’t move around,” The doctor immediately advised her.Thea stopped moving.“Since you’re alright, I’ll take my leave.”Bobby turned around and was about to leave.“Wait, handsome young man!” Thea called out to him.“Thea, he’s the one who kidnapped you,” James said coldly.
While Bobby comforted Thea, he turned to James and smiled playfully. James walked over, clenched his fist, and swung it at Bobby.“Ouch! That hurt!”Bobby covered the spot where he was hit and screamed desolately.Thea cursed furiously, “You useless piece of trash, James! What are you doing? Get out of here! I don’t want to see you!”“You better be careful. Don’t be deceived and think you’re just lucky. Not everyone who treats you well is genuine.”James left a reminder and did not say anything more. He turned around and left the ward.He knew it was useless to say more since he had no place in Thea’s heart.After he left, Bobby stood up with a pained expression. He said with dissatisfaction, “Who is this person? Why is he so overbearing?”Thea, who was lying on the hospital bed, said apologetically, “I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. That was my ex-husband.”“Ex-husband? No wonder.” Bobby acted as if he just came to a realization.Outside the ward.James sat on a chair in th
Before he could fall asleep, his phone rang.He rolled off the sofa and got up again. He picked up the phone and saw that it was Henry calling him.“What’s wrong, Henry?” He asked as soon as he answered the phone.“James, something bad just happened,” Henry’s anxious voice sounded through the phone.“Huh?”James was stunned for a moment. Then, he hurriedly asked, “Something bad happened? What exactly happened?” Henry explained anxiously, “Last night, a tourist bus from a foreign country was hijacked near the Southern Plains City. A few important national personnel were on the bus. The incident has caused an uproar. The countries around the Southern Plain borders are asking Sol for a statement.”“It’s not a big deal. They just have to find them, right? I’m so sleepy. I’m going to sleep for a bit more,” James yawned and replied indifferently.“Wait, James! They found the people, but they were all dead bodies. Now the twenty-eight countries near the Southern Plain borders have se
Thea’s injury was not serious. After it was bandaged, she only needed to be observed in the hospital overnight and could then be discharged.Bobby personally sent her home.At the Callahans’ house.Gladys asked worriedly, “What happened to you, Thea? How did you become like this in just one night?”“I’m alright, mom.”“Who is this young man?” Gladys’ eyes were fixated on Bobby. Seeing that he was young and handsome, she quickly pulled at Thea and whispered.“Hello, Ms. Hill. My name is Bobby Caden.“I’m from the Cadens from the Capital. My family has countless businesses, and our total assets add up to more than trillions of dollars. The Legionist Group is one of the companies under our family.”“Oh! The Legionist Group that has a market value of a few trillion dollars?” Gladys exclaimed.“Yes, the Legionist Group is just one of the companies under the Cadens. My family’s wealth is comparable to that of a country.”Bobby had already investigated the Callahans.He knew that G
She walked into the palace-like House of Royals.She walked to James and stood by his side. She looked at the table full of cigarettes and frowned. “What’s the matter with you? How much did you smoke?”“Sit anywhere.”James glanced at Quincy lazily.“There are drinks in the refrigerator. Take whatever you want.”“James, cheer up a little. It’s just a divorce. What’s the whole fuss about? Go after her if you can’t let her go. Look at yourself right now. You look horrible,” Quincy scolded him.“You’re the Commander of the Southern Plains’ Black Dragon Army! You’re the dignified Black Dragon! You’re also the Guardian and Military God of Sol! Have a look at yourself! You look nothing like a Military God right now!”“Quincy, are you here to make fun of me? If so, you’ve done enough. Please leave.”Quincy sat down and put her purse aside. She picked up a tissue and cleaned up the cigarette ashes on the table.While cleaning up, she said, “Tomorrow is Thea’s twenty-eighth birthday.
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