James felt as though he was facing a wall. A transparent wall made of golden energy. He could not sense any aura or energy of a living being from the wall. It made James feel strangely uncomfortable. “Can you assume your true form?” James blurted.The Law of Paths chuckled. “You’re a fearless young man, huh? I applaud your courage. Don’t worry. Once you gain enough experience, you will be able to see my true form.” ‘As expected, he’s sly and quick-witted. He avoided the question by giving a vague answer,’ James grumbled inwardly. Then, he asked after a brief pause, “Do you think that you've been fair and unbiased?” The beautiful lady behind the Law of Paths snapped upon hearing the question, “How dare you question the Law of Paths?” James cast her a sidelong glance. “The Law of Paths was a position created by the Path. Also, a living being is appointed to take that position. “Since a living being holds that position, isn’t it only natural for others to doubt their fairness i
“Any beings in our world would be punished according to the Law of Tai Chi by referring to the mistakes they committed, their karma, and tribulations.” James said in a steely voice, “What about Yehria, then?” The Law of Paths let out a soft sigh. “Are you questioning my ability to do my job?” James furrowed his brows. “Tai Chi follows your command. Who else would I ask if not you?” The Law of Paths replied, “With that being said, you simply want to get your revenge by removing the Law of Tai Chi followed by all beings…” “I’m not a saint.” James interrupted, “However, I always try to repay others’ kindness with everything I have. Similarly, I repay others’ malice by giving all I’ve got.” “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” The Law of Paths sighed wearily. “Is that why you are even willing to work with a demon? It’s just so you could bring Tai Chi down?” Jamesʼ brows lifted. Judging by those words, the Law of Paths was already aware of the existence of Morgottʼs spiri
James asked after a short pause, “What do you want from me in exchange?” “The Yuraeceon Genesis Bell,” the Law of Paths responded. Jamesʼ instincts were accurate. The Law of Paths was plotting something. He knew that Morgottʼs spirit was hidden inside the Yuraeceon Genesis Bell and that it would not recklessly show itself. Therefore, he wanted to obtain the bell through this exchange. It appeared the supreme beings were pretty wary of Morgott. It was similar to how Yehria was fearful of the Genesis World’s cultivators becoming more powerful than her. James transmitted his voice to Lesia. “Still excited about the tower? That guy wants you in return.” Lesia grumbled, “You’re not going to take the deal, right?” “It’ll be the quickest way for me to defeat Tai Chi by having the tower.” James suggested, “How about you stay with him for a couple of days? After I exterminate Tai Chi, Iʼll return the tower to him and ask for the bell back.” “Master!” Lesia snapped, “How could yo
James slapped his hand against his forehead. “I didnʼt mean to stop her. I was just very shocked that there was a fair and unbiased Tai Chi Tribulation Envoy. It was a misunderstanding.” “He had very good things to say about you,” the Law of Paths called, “Nimue, you’re the best tribulation envoy I have. Would you like to work for him?” Nimue Yoirin, the beautiful lady, paused briefly before bowing her head. “I will do as you command.” The Law of Paths asked, "Young man, how about I have her become the Heavenly Path of the space under your governance?” For a moment, James had a look of bewilderment on his face. He quickly caught on to the Law of Pathsʼ intentions and bowed deeply to him. “Thank you so much for your help.” Just then, the wall of light shone brighter with a beautiful, golden light. “Donʼt push Nimue around just because sheʼs kind-hearted, young man. I’ll give you one more piece of advice since Yianni was a good friend of mine. “There are certain rules and tab
James possessed Morgottʼs spirit, which many Zymurgy cultivators were wary of. He also managed to find Truett. Moreover, the Law of Paths even acknowledged that the Genesis Region surrounded by the Sky Bridge was no longer under Tai Chiʼs governance. It was a major success for them. Just then, a deafening sound reverberated through the air. A black and white lightning bolt shot down from the tribulation clouds and struck Truett. A few seconds later, Truettʼs newly fused Golden Body slowly rose into the air. He was suspended by a ball of Tirta Power. With his red hair and the Golden Body, Truett looked like an invincible warlord. “He made it.” James beamed. “Congratulations on entering the Xaeclon Rank, my friend.” It was as though Truett had heard James’ voice. As soon as he opened his eyes, Truett teleported and re-emerged before James. The black and white energies of the Heavenly Tribulation still lingered on Truettʼs body. He said excitedly, “I’ve achieved the Xaeclo
Right below Zymurgy, masses of black and white gases flowed swiftly toward one spot. In just a few seconds, they formed a gigantic Tai Chi diagram. A brief moment later, a human-like figure made out of the black and white gases descended from the Tai Chi diagram. An overwhelming Qrohm radiated from the figure. James stared at it warily. The figure he was looking at was most likely Herais Tai Chi, one of Tai Chiʼs four clones that had achieved the Eighth Xaeclon Rank. He had discovered a secret whilst fighting Yin-Yang Tai Chi. It was about Yin-Yang Tai Chi having two clones, which were Yin Tai Chi and Yang Tai Chi. James could not help but wonder if Herais Tai Chi also had two clones like Yin-Yang Tai Chi. If that were the case, the situation would get quite tricky since James would have to take on two Eighth Xaeclon Rank cultivators when he was only at the Fifth Xaeclon Rank. “Nimue! You are a fearless one, arenʼt you? You dare meddle in the Tai Chi World’s business?!” He
Herais Tai Chi did a full spin. Simultaneously, the masses of black and white gases above her started flowing in Nimueʼs direction. An overpowering amount of Qrohm emanated from the gases. Nimue immediately extended her arms. In a flash, thousands of golden lotuses appeared around her, James, and Truett to form a barrier of protection. The lotuses formed a circle of golden light, which effectively stopped the black and white gases’ advance. “The audacity!” Herais Tai Chiʼs voice trembled slightly due to her flaring anger. “I’ll kill all of you!” As soon as she finished, black and white lightning bolts started shooting down from the Tai Chi diagram above her. James swiftly gave a tap on Nimueʼs back. As Jamesʼ tricolored power flowed into her body, Nimueʼs eyes shone brightly with a golden light. She looked up and conjured a dark light shield over them. Boom! Boom! Boom! Loud noises could be heard as the lightning bolts hit the light shield. Herais Tai Chi shouted
James looked at Truett over his shoulder and winked. Truett immediately fell silent as he understood Jamesʼ signal. Still, he was visibly elated. Meanwhile, the two figures that just appeared had started attacking Herais Tai Chi. Their target could not seem to keep up as the pair attacked swiftly from opposite sides. In just a few minutes, Herais Tai Chi became so severely wounded that her original form was eventually exposed. As the black and white gases surrounding her body scattered due to the attacks, a ravishing and bewitching woman was revealed. The womanʼs beauty shone through even though she was in a bloodied and disheveled state. Herais Tai Chi immediately transformed into a ball of black and white light as her opponents regrouped in the distance to synchronize their attacks. Then, she flew up into the masses of gas making up the Tai Chi diagram. The sound of thunder filled the air as the black and white masses of gas swirled rapidly. “Yegor! Herodias! You tw
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