Adina exclaimed, “Fools, that’s Emperor Yarden’s Bloodshade Token. Whoever bears it becomes the master of the Great Historial Land and wields Emperor Yarden’s power. He has complete authority to determine the Ten Holy Temple’s fate.”The powerhouses in the palace were utterly dismayed by the revelation. Nobody expected a mere mortal being to have received Emperor Yarden’s legacy, gained his Bloodshade Token, and become the ruler of the Great Historial Land.Even though they were leaders of the Ten Holy Temples, the Bloodshade Token held great significance in the Great Historial Land, which compelled them to submit to whoever possessed it.Purple light rays streaked through the void, gathering in front of James’ Ultimate Golden Body to form ten figures. The men and women that appeared instantly knelt before James. “I’m Quintia Yarwood from Yarrowvale Temple, Grandmaster.”“I’m Hugard Xenon from Xephyr Temple, Grandmaster.”James looked at the man and woman, as well as the grou
James announced, “Following my master’s wishes, I hereby assume control of the Great Historial Land and declare myself the new ruler. You should change the way you address me.”Adina abruptly raised her head in shock but quickly averted her gaze to the ground once again. Then, she proclaimed, “Of course, my lord.”Encouraged by her example, the other temple leaders followed suit and echoed her words.James responded calmly, “Good. Since I’m the Great Historial Land’s ruler, I must fulfill my master’s wishes. Tell me, which of you here are born from energy?”The powerhouses were caught off guard by James’ question. The assembled powerhouses exchanged bewildered looks, but nobody stepped forward to answer him. “Nobody?” James pressed, his tone sharp.Zenda quickly straightened up and answered, “We’re descendants of beings born from energy. However, we, ourselves, aren’t.”James snorted, “Is that so? That means you bunch were also birthed naturally?”The powerhouses exchanged unea
James slowly raised his head, and his expression tinged with arrogance. “Since you claim to be divine beings that are superior, then prove it. Adhere to the Bloodshade Theory and serve the mortal beings for a while.”With the wave of a hand, a terrifying surge of crimson light struck the powerhouses. Their bodies shuddered as their True Essence, Zen, Golden Bodies, and internal organs were enveloped by the light. Instantly, their faces were colored with shock.James stated calmly, “I’ve cast Bloodshade Restrictions into your bodies. As powerhouses at the Daeclon Rank, you should understand the implications, right?”The kneeling powerhouses were instantly thrown into an uproar.Bloodshade Restrictions was a legendary Supernatural Power that Emperor Yarden had created by coincidence. Those who were under its restrictions would effectively become a slave. Should they harbor even the slightest disobedience or malevolent intent, their master would be alerted, and they could be instant
“Given your current actions, Zymurgy and Yehria will surely tear you into pieces, pulverize your bones, and scatter your ashes. The living beings of the Greater Realms will perish with us.”James smiled disdainfully at her rants. Then, he waved his fingers in the void and unleashed a multicolored holy light. Persephone instantly cast out a purple energy and deflected the holy light. Surprised, she mumbled, “I…I wasn’t out under the Bloodshade Restrictions?”The powerhouses turned to her, shocked to see the purple light radiating from her body.James scoffed, “You’re a traitor that isn’t deserving of Emperor Yarden’s Bloodshade Restrictions. It would be a great insult if I used it on you.”After speaking, James waved his hand again, and a horrifying flame struck Persephone.Boom!With a thunderous explosion, Persephone was instantly engulfed in flames. Hysterical screams echoed from within as her face and body contorted violently.In mere moments, her golden body was completely
Inside a crimson cave within the Forbidden Bloodshade, Marci was seated in a lotus position, with her body emitting a vibrant purple and golden light, giving off the appearance of a sacred and majestic being.Suddenly, the light grew brighter, and thousands of hands emerged from her body, rushing toward a boulder before him at lightning speed.The cave entrance crumbled with a loud crash, sending tremors throughout the area.“Eternaflare Mastery! I’ve finally mastered it!” Marci rejoiced, her eyes snapping open as she chuckled sinisterly.“You wretched being! I don’t care whether you’re James or Forty-nine! Even if there were ten of you now, I would easily trample on you.”With those words, she threw back his head and erupted into wild laughter.At that moment, a ten-color light flashed before her eyes, and James suddenly materialized.Marci, sensing something amiss, ceased his laughter abruptly. She immediately lifted her head, and her expression changed drastically. “You—”“Com
James shrugged nonchalantly. “Is that all you have? Shall we continue?”Marci squeezed out a few words through clenched teeths, “How? How are you so strong? It’s not possible…”Mid-sentence, her eyes suddenly widened as a realization dawned on her. “Wait, you’ve received Emperor Yarden’s inheritance. This is the Great Historial Land, where Emperor Yarden’s golden body resides. You can harness his remnant power, making you invincible in the Great Historial Land.”With a fierce glare, she added, “But outside the Great Historial Land, you would never be a match for me."“So?” James urged her to continue.“So…” Marci paused and swallowed her saliva. Then, she said unwillingly, “What else can I say? You will never give me the chance to leave. Now that I’m at your mercy do with me what you will.“It’s a pity. I am also one of the Chosen Ones, but I’ve been suppressed for so long. I thought I could finally soar to great lengths, yet here I am, thwarted by you.”With that said, she clo
Marci stared blankly at James for a while, then suddenly began scrutinizing him up and down.“You’re an admirable hero but also a tragic one. You seem to always be losing your wife.”James was rendered speechless.Marci said with frustration, “Your wife is also quite the troublemaker. If not for her, you, the harbinger of chaos, wouldn’t be interfering with other people’s perfect plans.”James’ expression darkened at the comment. “So you’re saying your plans failed because I’m searching for my wife?”Marci answered angrily, “Am I wrong? I’ve researched you thoroughly. You were just an ordinary man, concerned only with the love for your family. If not because your wife left the Dark World, you wouldn’t even be aware of the Tai Chi World, nor would you have ever come to this place. Ultimate Golden Bodies, Emperor Yarden’s inheritance, and becoming the Chosen One would be completely out of your reach.”Marci’s frustration boiled over, and she abruptly stood up. “Isn’t your main conce
As James invoked the power of the towers, they expanded rapidly and cast a formidable divine light to spread through the Forbidden Bloodshade. Within moments, Marci was instantly knocked down.Boom! Boom!With two loud explosions, the towers surged forth and pinned Marci to the ground, instantly immobilizing him.“James, Forty-nine! You bastard! Aren’t we acquaintances? You can’t do this to me!” screamed Marci. Faced with Marci’s howls, James calmly descended to the ground and said, “I’m curious to see the face hidden beneath your black veil.”With a swift gesture, James summoned a burst of ten-colored holy light. It sliced through the air and delicately lifted the veil from Marci’s face.As the veil fluttered away, James stared at a beautiful face that looked unexpectedly familiar.“You…Quincy?”James was caught in a swirl of disbelief and confusion. Marci spat back defensively, “My name is Marci. Kill me or obliterate my soul, do as you wish. But don’t insult me.”James w
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