As the young girl transformed into a streak of Sword Light and charged at her once more, Faela was forced to dodge frantically.She had already grown accustomed to offense and lacked practice in defending. To be pushed into defense by a mere child was an utter humiliation to her.Even more unexpectedly, James suddenly remerged before her. His arms emanated a purple-golden and a black glow, then suddenly transformed into two swords to swiftly close in on her.Caught between the attacks of two formidable opponents, Faela was at a loss and panicked.With Quasar Lightning crashing down from the skies, colorful flames erupting from the ground, and fierce winds raging around her, her combat effectiveness was pushed to its limits.Faela thought about breaking free from the suffocating formation, but even when using all her Marciais Power, her attempts were to no avail. It felt like she had been sealed within another dimension with no exit, leaving her panicked and desperate.In her moment
Faced James’ hostile, Faela felt a shiver down her spine. She reflected on their mental battle and realized that even though she was at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank, she might not emerge victorious in a physical confrontation against the mysterious young man.She opted for a graceful exit, preserving some dignity rather than facing potential embarrassment in a real battle.With a resigned sigh, Faela clasped her hand toward James and conceded, “Your combat skills are remarkable. You’re indeed worthy of inheriting Yianni’s Marciais Soul. Let’s discuss further on Elysium Nova.Suddenly, she flicked her hand and tossed James a black energy card before disappearing into the void.James caught the energy card and smiled, musing, “Faela is quite intriguing. Swift and to the point, no unnecessary fuss. But she’s indeed really powerful. Defeating her might be difficult if I can’t reach the Sixth or Seventh Xaeclon Rank.”Just then, a gentle chuckle came from the void.“Marvelous! I haven’t wit
Glancing at James brimming with anticipation, Yuldra felt terrible about disappointing him. “Please forgive my reluctance to disclose. I made a promise to her.“However, she did mention that a distinguished guest would soon arrive to alleviate our suffering and usher in a new beginning for us.”With a smile, Yuldra turned to James. "I believe this guest she spoke of may as well be you, my young friend.”James frowned at his words and fell into thought. ‘It’s Thea. It has to be her. I didn’t expect her to arrive before me. She must’ve already ventured to the Forladtt Land’s fifth level, the Great Historial Land.”James inquired, “Might I dare ask, what else did she impart?”“Gray clouds and thousands of bells chiming. Above the Genesis Power is where you find the Marciais Combat Form. The Nirvana Golden Bones, the Quasar Second Body, the Dernaturae, and the Daeclon Mahayana,” answered Yuldra.James was at a loss for words. He wondered how the people here knew about the Jadhea Tabl
“Watch your mouth, Galen,” Yuldra’s voice boomed, commanding him to back down.Galen reluctantly complied. However, the woman standing next to James frowned and mocked, “Since you’re so good at drinking, you must be skilled in combat as well. Would you like to spar with us?”Though her tone was gentle, everyone present heard the challenge she had extended toward James.Seeing that Yuldra showed no signs of stopping it, James smiled and inquired, “How do you propose we fight?”The woman scoffed, “Your mental battle with Faela was just child’s play. We’ll engage in actual combat, allowing fate to decide our life and death.Yuldra immediately warned, “Sasha…” James held up his hand, interrupting Yuldra’s words. He turned to Sasha and said, “You’re also at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank? Very well, let’s have some fun.”Sasha replied coldly, “I’m not alone. My husband will join as well.”Galen, positioned behind Yuldra, stepped forward.“Two of you are at the Xaeclon Rank, yet you’re try
James paused for a moment, then nodded. “I met him, but it was only his remnant soul.”Yuldra frowned and further inquired, “A remnant soul? Then, it must reside within you, right? Otherwise, how else would you have obtained his Marciais Soul and Marciais Power.”James acknowledged with a slight nod. “You’re right. However, I haven’t fully integrated the Marciais Soul with myself yet, hence…”Yuldra chuckled, “Even if you do, you’ll only reach the Ninth Xaeclon Rank. Marciais Power and Historial Power are created by living beings. Natural powers are much different. Without the recognition of the Great Historial Land, their levels can’t be determined, and you won’t be able to enter the Daeclon Rank.”James frowned and asked, “Aren’t you at the Daeclon Rank?”Yuldra confirmed, “Yeah. However, I didn’t enter the Daeclon Rank with pure Historial Power. I fused Taishi Powers with it.”“I see.” James was slightly surprised by the revelation. “What else do you think we’ve been fightin
Yuldra confirmed with a smile, “That’s right. This is known as the Historial Soul Pearl, left behind by the founder of Historial Power.”Lesia suddenly sent James a telepathic message, saying, “Seize the pearl and fuse it at once, Master. It’s a rare opportunity.”This time, however, James did not heed Lesia’s advice. Instead, he smiled calmly and gently pushed the Historial Soul Pearl away.With furrowed brows, Yuldra asked, “You don’t want it?”James replied smilingly, “I do, but I can’t just take it for nothing. I do not deserve it until you’re freed from this seal.”Yuldra burst into laughter.Confused, James inquired, “What’s so funny, sir?”“You don’t want to take it for free? It seems my old friend was right about you. Not only do you possess willpower and strength, but you also are a man of virtue,” Yuldra chuckled while pointing at James.James grinned and asked, “This old friend you speak of, is her name, Thea? Or perhaps, do you know her as the Yin governor?”Yuldra
Yuldra reassured, “You don’t need to fret. In terms of strength, your wife is no less capable than you. She has a natural advantage since she was born from energy. You need to stay calm and focus on finding two things.”After a momentary shock, James asked, “What things?”Yuldra explained calmly, “This Historial Lotus and Historial Order.”James frowned. “Can I find it here?”Yuldra shook his head, saying, “No. They should be located on the outer battlefield’s fifth floor and are in the possession of the Heavenly Virtue Master, Xian Monroe.”“The fifth floor? Will they help break the seal?” James hissed.Yuldra was momentarily taken aback, then he chuckled, “You’re really compassionate, young man. You’re thinking of aiding us break the seal before anything else. The truth is, you need these two items to absorb the Historial Soul Pearl. Otherwise, you might implode and die.”James fell silent, the suspense thick in the air. When Yuldra presented the Historial Soul Pearl, he rem
Meanwhile, amidst the battlefield in the void, Herodias quickly took advantage of the situation.Seizing the opportunity presented by Galen and Sasha’s momentary distraction, she swiftly thrust her swords at them, pressing closely against their throats.Yegor also snapped out of it and attacked, his palm halting mere millimeters from Galen’s forehead.“Victory isn’t always achieved through brute force,” Herodias remarked with a chuckle.Galen and Sasha, returning to their senses, were astonished. They promptly clasped their hands and conceded to their defeat. “A win is a win. There’s nothing more to be said. You may do as you wish with us.”Seeing them about to kneel, Herodias and Yegor exchanged smiles and helped them to their feet. Then, they returned to the mountaintop.Upon seeing James swiftly moving through the thicket of thorns, they showed surprised expressions.Herodias exclaimed, “This kid even dares to brave the karma and tribulations of a powerhouse at the Daeclon Ra
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