In the nick of time, a phantom figure swiftly approached from within the nearby Three Treasures Formation. A mysterious force beneath his feet expanded with each step he took in the void. Everything within the Thirty-Three Heavens froze in an instant as he took eight consecutive steps.“Humans will ultimately die, but whether they die with dignity or not is up to them. However, evil individuals are foolish and unworthy.” While speaking, the phantom figure transformed into James’ silhouette and appeared abruptly before Wesley.“Darling!” Thea’s eyes gleamed upon seeing James. She never expected her beloved to have grown to such formidable heights after countless years apart.James’ dominance was unquestionable. He had mastered Tai Chi, surpassing even the Emperor, and regarding the supreme beings of Zymurgy as mere ants. He could also control time, restrict space, and his Terrastride Step could even immobilize the Wuia Demon-Slayer Sword to save the Law of Paths. His demeanor was tow
As he spoke, he unleashed the Dawnblaze Form and instantly appeared behind Cyril.“You were the one who pulled my wife’s hair earlier, weren’t you?” James asked as the Sword Energy emanated from the blade in his hand, sweeping towards Cyril with terrifying force.With a scream, Cyril immediately grabbed several surviving supreme beings beside him to use as a shield. Then, he soared into the air. Amidst a series of crisp sounds, the surviving supreme beings were still unaware of what was happening as they were decapitated. Their bodies severed into pieces in the void, blood mist spraying, and flesh scattering. The scene was extremely brutal and bloody.At this moment, the only female powerhouse, who had lost an arm, screamed and hurriedly landed. She stumbled backward tens of thousands of kilometers in succession and immediately lay down, pretending to be dead.“Where are you going?” James did not care about her. Instead, he reached out into the void. In an instant, a phantom transp
James shattered the sacred radiation gas that encircled Thea, Zeux, and Beatrice. Immediately after, he gathered Cyril and the souls of dozens of powerhouses with a lift of his hand, then poured them all into Thea’s body.Suddenly empowered by dozens of Soma Daeclon Rank souls, Thea erupted in a dazzling purplish-red glow, flashing several times before settling down. James found it somewhat overwhelming as he looked at Thea now. She was captivating, exuding an irresistible allure and surrounded by a distinctly sinister purplish-red light.“Darling!” Thea shouted as she darted into James’ embrace. “You’re amazing! You’re soaring now!”Holding her tightly, James hastily asked, “Darling, are you injured?”Thea shook her head and held onto James even tighter. Seeing this, Zeux and Beatrice tactfully turned away. However, Wesley had a puzzled expression and was unsure of what to do.Beatrice called out, “Hey Wesley, the couple getting back together is all mushy-gushy. What’s a bachelor
Wesley did not bother with them. Instead, he stared fixedly at James. “Are you doing this on purpose?”James raised an eyebrow. “About what?”Wesley’s voice turned cold. “You’re intentionally causing a rift between me and Emperor Qadeer. You’ve trapped me with no way out.”“I swear I’m not.” James shrugged. “You’re the one who told me not to act within the Three Treasures Formation. You wanted to handle it, and now it’s turned into me plotting against you?”“That’s your cunning.” Wesley breathed in deeply. “Originally, you could have easily achieved the Forty Heaven and reunited with your wife and brothers by capturing Yehria and Emperor Craig. Yet, you chose to go against the grain and set up the Three Treasures Formation at the Thirty-Three Heavens.“You know that as the Law of Paths below the Forty Heaven, I couldn’t turn a blind eye to this matter. You’re also well aware that I couldn’t possibly engage with you seriously. So, you acted recklessly, to draw me and Emperor Qadeer
“You are the most suitable among the Five Chosen Ones to become the Supreme Path.” Wesley stared at James. “With such talent, how could I easily let you go, allowing you to indulge in love affairs and betray the expectations of countless living beings across the myriad realms?”Upon hearing this, Zeux and Beatrice looked at James. It seemed as if they understood Wesley’s intentions. They were nervous and feared that the hopes they held in their hearts might go to waste if James were to fly into a rage and harm Wesley.James let out a sigh and shook his head. “As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink. My aspirations do not lie here...”“Franciscus, Yianni, Emperor Yarden, Chuba, and Zemra have passed on their legacies to you.” Wesley interrupted James. “They imparted their lifelong learnings to you even in their spirit, all for the sake of fulfilling your love affairs and seeking revenge for your wife?”James fell silent.Wesley raised his voic
“I admire your unwavering devotion and your intellectual and valorous talents. I also appreciate your ability to seize opportunities and understand chances. However, being the Chosen One does not contradict your unwavering devotion. We have never asked you to become desireless and aimless,” Wesley looked at James and spoke with sincerity. He continued, “In person, you are a brother and successor to many of my close friends. Recommending you as the Chosen One is also my contribution. In public, your talents, decisiveness in battle, benevolence, kindness, Daoism and noble aspirations have the potential to rectify the current shortcomings in the Greater Realms.“In both personally and publicly, as the Law of Paths, I have not abandoned the reasons to endorse you for the Supreme Path, nor have I relinquished the right to see your progress. In broader terms, this is for the sake of all living beings in the myriad realms. In smaller terms, it is also for the lifelong expectations of me an
“Something is not right!” James exclaimed, his eyes widening.“What’s not right?” Wesley asked nervously.James waved his hand at him and immediately transmitted his voice to Lesia, “Lesia, are you awake?”“Yes, but I still need a long time to recover.” Lesia’s voice came again. “Master, now is not the time to worry about me. Wesley is crucial to you. He is the only bridge connecting you to Zymurgy and the various powers of the Forty-Ninth Heaven. He is also among the twenty-five supreme gods in Zymurgy who support and stand by you the most.“If he is truly destroyed, then the entire Zymurgy will inevitably be swayed by the followers of Emperor Qadeer. Even with your achievement of the Three Treasures and Five Spirits, you will ultimately become the second Morgott.“Don’t forget, among the Five Primal Evolutions, although Xyloria Tai Chi, Tirta, and Silver have fallen, Xyloria Taichu and Xyloria Taiyi are still there.”James’ heart shook upon hearing this. He knew the importance
“I’ll fulfill your conditions.” Wesley looked at James. “Now, it’s your turn.”James acted decisively. He shot out an Innate Energy that trapped Xever within the Three Treasures Formation and threw him in front of Wesley.“One more thing,” Wesley said impatiently. “Don’t try to deceive me.”With a grunt, James tossed out Cyril, who had both arms and legs severed.“You even want a cripple?” Wesley asked rhetorically. “You have seen the power of the sword within the Wuia Demon-Slayer Sword. Being wounded by it takes a long time to heal, and even a severed limb requires recasting the Golden Body. You must use it cautiously.”James exclaimed, “Are you leaving?”“Do you want to invite me to drink at the Great Historial Land?” Wesley countered.James replied, “Yes.”Wesley spat. “You wish! I won’t fall for it. Remember our agreement, cunning kid.”With that, he twisted both Xever and Cyril into a sacred radiation and soared into the sky. It was not until then that Zeux and Beatrice
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