James thought, ‘Chaos Absinthe? Yianni loves this stuff. It’s impressive that he still has stock left.’Morgott quietly approached James with his hands behind his back and said proudly, “Ahem! Ignorant young man! You’re quite rude, aren’t you? Don’t you know how to respect your seniors?”James burst out laughing after seeing Morgott’s comical act. He was trying to use his seniority as an excuse to shamelessly obtain someone else’s wine.Lesial rolled her eyes and reprimanded, “Quit putting on a show, acting like you could beat him. How about you have some practice with him, you fool?”Morgott was momentarily taken aback but immediately drew his Tyrant Spear and pointed it at Yianni. “Let’s practice if that’s what you want. I won’t take your life. How much Chaos Absinthe do you have? Give it all to me.”James rolled his eyes at Morgott’s words.Yianni slowly put down his wine jar. “I have plenty! Whether I win or lose, I have more than enough! It’d be a great chance to spar with y
Lesia looked at James and explained, “It’s a Supernatural Power that Yianni and I came up with during our discussions. Traditional Supernatural Powers had always been flashy and were about energy, clones, phantom attacks, or formations. They looked imposing on the surface but were mediocre in strength.“The Radiant Titanform combined refined clones and phantoms, allowing them to have strength equal to their caster’s main body. Finally, they would merge with the main body’s Primordial Spirit, achieving an exceptional physique that is connected in mind and spirit.“Hence, when an attack is cast, the Primordial Spirit could enter a titanform for close combat. It’s a seamless dual attack that will force an opponent to defend.”James asked surprisedly, “So basically, you can have two bodies of equal strength and can switch your Primordial Spirit between them to fight?”Lesia nodded. “Yeah. You could also split your Primordial Spirit between them. It’s much more stronger than using clone
Morgott’s fists tightened, his whole body trembling with frustration. He explained, “It’s not that I’m incompetent, but this place suppresses my Demonic Body and Demonic Energy.”Yianni lifted his head and chuckled, “The Gate of Mystery holds sway over heaven and earth. It’s both a hindrance and an opportunity for us. The crux lies in how we navigate it."James conveyed Yianni’s message, deciphering it for him in blunt terms. “In essence, my master suggests that you lack adaptability and intellect.”Infuriated, Morgott retorted, “You…”Yianni reprimanded, “You rascal! Stop misinterpreting me. Look at how upset he is!”James chuckled and gave Morgott and pat on the shoulder. “Listen, Morgott. Your defeat stems from your inadequacy. Admit your defeat, and learn from it to get better.”“You…” Morgott was itching to argue but paused as James had left toward Yianni.Lesua fixed a stern gaze at Yianni and said, “You’re quite arrogant. Why not let your disciple challenge you too?”Yia
Observing Yianni’s determination, Lesia sighed helplessly."It's too late. He is not just the Chosen One. He embodies the fusion of Marciais and Historial Power, as well as the Three Treasures. He also inherited Emperor Yarden’s Great Historial Land, along with all the Supernatural Powers of Zemra and Chuba. He has become the master of all the Greater Realms’ living beings and possesses their Spiritual Providence!” she said.At these words, Yianni reacted like a thunderbolt, glaring at Lesia with intense anger. Moments later, he grabbed Lesia by her collar like a raging beast and hoisted her up. “Why? Why did you do this to him?” We can be unburdened, but he is someone who values friendship more than life itself. Emotions are his core.“But this catastrophe will thrust him into the spotlight as the enemy of the Greater Realms. His friends, family, and admirers will turn against him.“That’s a worse fate than death to him. How can he continue living like that?”Lesia did not resi
Yianni frowned and asked, “Is it not?”Lesia looked at him and said, “It seems more like a plot that he orchestrated. He destroyed the River of Time to make us believe his Soremsia is outside of the Tai Chi World, leading us on a wild goose chase through one universe after another.“In doing so, he gained more time to set up his plan and allow himself to grow while being hidden.”Yianni’s face suddenly changed. “You’re saying his Soremsia is likely in the Tai Chi World and that he tricked us?”Lesia squinted and nodded, “To find his Soremsia, the Yin governor went through accepted the Omniscient Mirror and endured countless hardships. She did a commendable job.”“At least now we can confirm his Soremsia isn’t outside of the Tai Chi World.”After drawing in a deep breath, and said, “However, before the Yin governor could return to the Tai Chi World, Emperor Qadeer’s Soremsia split her into two halves, and the Omniscient Mirror was lost. That meant our previous assumptions were wro
Yianni was taken aback, staring at Lesia in shock. “In other words, you’ve already pushed him to a dead end?”Lesia replied solemnly, “It’s not me. It’s the Waitara Path and Qadeer. Can’t you see? Right now, James’ biggest opponent isn’t the Waitara Path, but Qadeer.“That bastard claims to be waiting for the Waitara Path and Taiyi’s return, yet he is crafting his own ambitious schemes.“Just earlier, I was trying to put the puzzles together. After he tapped into James’ soul, his Primordial Spirit transversed into the Xanadu Realm. He cultivated Oblivion Power, which we, the Nine Gods of Nothingness, had joined hands to seal away.“In essence, the opponent James faces now is hardly any weaker than Waitara Path's Soremsia. It's a calamity in its own right, dubbed the Oblivion Tribulation.“If James fails to overcome the ordeal, he’ll not have the chance to become the Supreme Path.”“Furthermore, it’s almost time the Waitara Path’s Soremsia returns. Soon, James will have to confron
Upon uttering these words, James experienced a sudden realization. Swiftly, he withdrew the Three Flower Formation and appeared before Lesia and Yianni. “I’ve been wondering, why hasn’t the calamity descended yet? Could it be Qadeer is surveilling us by any chance?” James voiced his speculation.Yianni clasped his hands behind his back and said, “That may not be the case. The Gate of Mystery intertwines with Greater Realms’ existence. Qadeer wields control over it, yet his insight might not extend to every corner.”Casting a glance at Lesia, Yianni continued. “You can seize the opportunity to merge and improve your Supernatural Powers.”James’ eyes gleamed brightly. “Speaking of Supernatural Powers, Master. I’ve been eager to…”Before he could finish, Yianni swiftly whisked him away, engaging in combat within the void.Though not a struggle of life and death, Yianni intended to impart advanced fusion techniques to James through practical combat.Observing the blurred figures darti
At that moment, Lesia transformed into numerous phantoms and circled the formation, quickly hastening the activation.The mysterious formation slowly rotated and emitted colorful auras, shattering the Sword Lights that attacked it.Morgott morphed into countless purple-red lights amidst the sea of Sword Lights, skillfully navigating through the gaps. After arriving behind Qadeer, Morgott reformed into his physical body.“You vile creature! Have a taste of my spear!” Morgott roared, swinging his spear at Qadeer.At the last second, Qadeer stepped to the side and grabbed the spear. However, an electric surge coursed through his body and caused him to convulse, eliciting groans of pain.“Haha! Dance for me!” Morgott laughed, then leaped onto the spear and charged at Qadeer.“Damn it!” Qadeer growled, then shattered the spear’s shaft. Just as he was about to counter, Morgott delivered a fierce palm attack.Unable to evade, Qadeer instinctively raised his hand to block, only to be for
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