Another deafening blast ensued, hurling James and Youcef away with a jarring shockwave.Youcef’s said coldly, “You have the Wuia Demon-Slayer Sword. Why not wield it? Are you underestimating me?”“That won’t be necessary. Just watch,” James replied condescendingly. Then, the Spiritual Providence churned, and numerous divine swords burst out from his body, spreading throughout the void.Observing this, Youcef thrust forward with both hands, forming a dense Sword Formation to meet James’ divine swords.Another explosion rattled the surroundings, yet Youcef was chuckling amidst the chaos.“The Spiritual Providence of mortal beings? Invincibility in the Greater Realms? Guess not!”However, just as he prepared to attack fiercely, he was startled to discover a divine sword pressed against his throat.“You…” Youcef’s laughter faded into shock.James said calmly, “It’s over. You’re indeed strong. However, I reign supreme in the Greater Realms.”Facing the sword pressed at his throat, a
James waved his hand, and a dazzling and colorful Tai Chi diagram formed in the void before him. It was composed of countless Genesis Worlds of varying colors. Within them were numerous Genesis Regions, which also contained different universes with many planets, galaxies, and black holes.With a thought from James, the Xyloria Tai Chi Pearl emitted a brilliant black-and-white light, intertwining with the Spiritual Providence of all living beings to connect all areas.Yin and Yang Energies formed into two paths. The Yang Path was for beings that had cultivated human forms. The Yin Path was catered to other life forms. A third path emerged and was paved by the Spiritual Providence of all living beings, enabling even the weaker mortals to improve their cultivation rapidly."Tai Chi formed Yin and Yang, which then created the universe. All beings are equal in their ventures on the cultivation path."The Yin and Yang connect the different realms. The living beings’ Spiritual Providence
James explained, “What they will have to overcome isn’t the tribulation we impose onto them, but the accumulation of their karma. They are in control over their fate.”Lesia was unable to stay put inside James’ spatial storage. She swiftly emerged and stood with her hands behind her hand, her face full of sentiment.“Don’t speak of fate while walking a cultivation path, nor should you take shortcuts."Success and failure, sorrow and joy, withering and flourishing, all are destined by cause and effect."The cultivation path itself is not inherently pure. Why fear the temptations of desires and emotions?""Embrace goodness, reject evil thoughts and actions. Never forget your original intention down your long journey.”As Lesia intoned these words, Thea, positioned beside James, suddenly had a vague “Path” manifest above her head.Thea tightly shut her eyes and slowly assumed a cross-legged posture in the void. A veil of purple-red light enveloped her body. Gradually, the pervading
James replied, “Apart from abolishing the prerequisite that one has to sever their emotions and desires to enter the Xaelm Rank, we keep everything else the same. Yuraeceon Xaelm and Daelm Ranks will continue in the Wanith Tai Chi World.“Anyone who reaches the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation’s Consummation will be allowed into the Wohrdaemon Tower’s first to fifth levels. They can forge golden bodies there, and then, after successfully going through their Karma Tribulations, they’ll enter the Xaeclon Rank and be permitted to ascend above the fifth level, where they can cultivate Marciais and Historial Path.“Individuals who master both powers can proceed to the Forladtt Land to merge them to create an Ultimate Golden Body. After that, they will go through the baptism of the Great Historial Land to merge their powers with the Chaos Essence and Hongrome Essence to be appraised, as well as determine their Daeclon Rank.”“For those exceptionally gifted or practicing unique pow
Rubella lowered her head in deference to James, extending her hands before embracing Lyla. She instantly transformed into a light beam, vanishing into the Wohrdaemon Tower.Lyla, on the other hand, seemed sorrowful. It was as if she had many unspoken worries.Looking at Lyla, James instructed, “Lesia, return to the space for now.”“Another love-struck damsel,” Lesia remarked with a sigh and shook her head before returning to James’ soul space.Just as James was about to speak, Lyla interrupted him.“I’m not here for you. I came to see her,” Lyla explained, gesturing toward Thea.James replied solemnly, “She’s focused on cultivating right now. If you have a message for her, telling me will be the same.”Lyla shook her head and disagreed, “No, it’s not the same. It will have a great impact on my decision.”James sighed in resignation and said, “You…”Suddenly, Thea interjected, “It’s time we talked.”James turned to Thea surprisedly and rose to her feet.“Weren’t you cultivat
After Lyla spoke, she slapped her head decisively.A moment later, she trembled all over. However, her beautiful face was illuminated by an extraordinarily bright and relieved smile. Vast amounts of Genesis Power and Marciais Power surged forth, instantly filling the entire void.Boom!With a deafening explosion, Lyla self-destructed, and a powerful shockwave spread out. Thea was instantly knocked away.“Lyla, you silly girl…” Amid Thea’s hoarse cries, the void where Lyla had self-destructed gradually returned to calm. Her dispersed powers merged into the Wanith Tai Chi World.Lyla left nothing behind as if she had never existed."Lyla!" Thea slowly closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks. She knelt in the void, overwhelmed with regret.Though she had not interacted much with Lyla, she knew quite a lot about her. Lyla was cold as ice, wise, capable, and, above all, loyal. Beneath her beautiful appearance was a heavy and conflicted soul.To her, James was a complicated
Lesia’s regretful voice resounded. “Sigh. Beautiful women are indeed a curse! Love sure can make one blind and torment one’s soul.”James retorted, “You speak as if you’re not a woman yourself.”Lesia responded proudly, “I am, but I would not act that way. Master, you have every right to express your reasons to Thea. She’s not a fool.“Lyla’s intense love for you attracted a tribulation for herself. Ultimately, she chose to end things in the most extreme way. It isn’t your fault. You can’t control another person’s affection.”James raised his head and took a deep breath. “Even so, people will say that she wouldn’t have fallen so deep if I hadn’t given her hope or rejected her early. Silence is allowing it to happen, which is betrayal. I’m a scumbag.”He hissed, “But she never expressed her feelings for me directly. Do I have to tell every woman close to me to stay away because I have a wife? Or to warn them not to fall for me, or else they will suffer?”Lesia burst into laughter.
James was consumed by a flurry of activity in the following years.First, he boldly decided to abolish his allies’ cultivation base and sent them into the three towers to be reborn through Nirvana.Next, he supported Yegor in establishing an extensive intelligence network that spanned the Greater Realms, even infiltrating the most remote corners of mortal planets. Their primary objective was to identify and monitor individuals with exceptional talents without directly interfering with their destinies. All gathered intelligence was meticulously cataloged at Skynet’s headquarters and kept as an essential database.This strategic initiative was important to James’ plan to quickly assemble an elite team. After all, his opponent was the entire Zymurgy.Subsequently, he orchestrated the relocation of the two prominent holy temples led by Zeux and Beatrice to the Great Historial Land. The Zazen, Shadow Yarrowvale, and Xephyr Temple were also migrated alongside. Ultimately, they collective
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