James looked at Lesia and gradually shut his eyes. “Does my wife know all this too?”Lesia replied, “She’s aware of some of it. But since she hasn’t fully regained her identity as the Yin governor, she hasn’t regained all of her memories.”James was struck by a mix of shock, emotion, and sorrow. He thought to himself, ‘My silly wife. Even though she only knows fragments of the truth, she could’ve still shared them with me. With just one word, I would seize the position of Supreme Path without any questions. I could even challenge the Nine Nothingness Gods if she asked.”After pondering for a while, James opened his eyes and asked, “What else have you hid from me? Lay it all out now. I don’t want any more secrets.”Lesia looked at James and asked anxiously, “Are…are you not angry?”“Of course, I’m furious. According to you, all my wife’s sufferings stem from the Leere Tribulation, which you’ve tasked her to resolve,” James responded, discontent evident in his voice.“Why don’t you
Qadeer found himself in a state of panic, his mind consumed with thoughts of how to extricate himself from the current situation. He was acutely aware that James’ decision to confer privately with Lesia was a clear indication of the trust placed in her. The realization cast doubt on the effectiveness of his provocations.Yet, he could not linger in this situation any further. The presence of Lord Goyo had made him anxious. If he lost control of the Forty-Ninth Heaven, it would yield dire consequences.However, releasing James from the Gate of Mystery was not an option. Allowing him out would only invite a more formidable opponent in the future.In the midst of his unease, a shadow darted before him, and James reappeared.Qadeer, eyes wide, hastily cautioned, “James, do not succumb to the honeyed words of that woman, you…”James interjected coldly, “I’ve only asked one question. The next question is, when should I merge my wife’s two halves?”Qadeer stood stupefied by the suddennes
When James seized the Great Historial Land and confronted several of the holy temples, he experienced similar emotions and entertained the same notions as Qadeer. However, James was not naive enough to believe that Qadeer would truly advocate for the creatures of the Greater Realms.James looked at him curiously and asked, “Do you harbor animosity towards all beings born from Xyloria Aura and resent the Waitara Path?”Qadeer calmly admitted. “Yes. If he truly succeeds this time, he will become the eternal master of the Greater Realms, impervious even to the Nine Caeloros Gods of Nothingness.Suddenly, Qadeer’s eyes gleamed with uncontrollable greed as he asked, “Do you grasp the significance of the Xanadu Realm?”“It not only has powers and Vital Energy beyond our comprehension but also about opportunities and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. It could even propel us past our current cultivation limits.“Moreover, the Nine Caeloros Gods of Nothingness exist there. They are capable
Morgott suddenly rose to his feet and said, “Do you want to meet the same fate as mine, James? Why are you even considering partnering with him?”James turned to Morgott and asked, “Have you partnered with him?”Morogtt sneered, “Of course. His persuasion back then was more convincing and heartfelt than what you’re hearing from him right now. He spoke of righteousness and defending the Greater Realms. It really swayed me and lowered my guard.“Yet, at a crucial moment, he struck me with the Wuia Demon-Slayer Sword and sealed me away for eons.”James looked at Qadeer with a questioning expression.Qadeer snapped, “The audacity you have to bring that up! I carefully laid out a plan, but you didn’t follow it!”“Your plan would lead me to an even more agonizing demise!” Morgott retorted, then he eyed James and said, “Trust no one but yourself!”Qadeer interjected, “It’s not like that, James. While my partnership with Morgott did put him in a bad situation, it wasn’t completely fruit
James frowned and coldly interjected, “Enough. Whether you’re Frona or Lesia, from this moment onward, you’re no longer my second body. I’ve already voided our soul contract.“Seeing that we’ve gone through a lot together, I’ll spare your life. Return to Void World.”James’ ruthless words left Morgott and Lesia in shock. Even Qadeer lifted his head abruptly, scrutinizing James’ face for any hint of deceit or pretense.However, James’ determination was unwavering and left no room for negotiation.“Master, you…” Lesia stared at James in disbelief, her eyes welling with tears.“Get lost.” James raised his hand dismissively, and a terrifying light suddenly engulfed Lesia.The purple-red flames consumed Lesia’s body, and her aura gradually dissipated.Morgott lost his composure and growled, “What madness is this, James?!! That’s your second body! How could you do that to her?”James closed his eyes, remaining indifferent to the situation.As Lesia burned in the flames, a sorrowful s
James said coldly, “You won’t regret letting me set the terms?”Qadeer was taken aback, his heart skipping a beat. He realized his triumphant attitude was too obvious after witnessing Frona's self-destruction, and he nearly exposed himself.He laughed and said, “How about a marriage?”James raised an eyebrow and looked at him perplexedly. Qadeer explained smilingly, “Don’t misunderstand. I know of your deep affection for the Yin governor and that you won’t accept another woman. What I am suggesting is we become in-laws.”James was rendered speechless. Qadeer elaborated, “You have sons and daughters, and so do I. It’d be perfect to have an arranged marriage.”James frowned and said, “Explain in detail.”Qadeer said calmly, “I’ll be direct then. You’ve already met my son, so you should more or less know about him.”James inquired, “Youcef?”Qadeer nodded. “Yes. What do you think of him?”James did not respond but began assessing Youcef. Back in the Tai Chi World, Youcef’s sud
James replied, “The vision you’ve described is too distant. Let’s focus on our current situation.”Qadeer was momentarily taken aback before responding, “If you and I agree to have an alliance through our children’s marriage, I will immediately release Morgott and open the Gate of Mystery for you to leave.”“I don’t care where Morgott goes. However, you can join my venture to the Forty-Ninth Heaven to reclaim everything that belongs to us.”James squinted his eyes.Morogtt shouted from within the formation, “Are you out of your mind, James? Do you really believe his words? You even let Frona self-destruct! You…”“Shut up,” James snapped at Morgott. Then, he turned to Qadeer and said smilingly, “Let’s change our terms a little. I want to temporarily use the Gate of Mystery for three entrapochs. During this period, you can’t intervene. Otherwise, the deal is off.“As for the marriage, I’m open to it. But I would like to see your sincerity first before making a decision.”“Just thr
Facing Yehria’s curses, Xanthakos was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood.Then, he pointed at Yehria with a shaky hand and laughed. “Alright. You will suffer.”After that, he shot up to the sky but was stopped by the Sword Light James shot out.“James, what do you mean by this?” Xanthakos asked angrily. “We have signed the soul contract.”“Since we’ve signed it, we should fulfill it.” Enunciating each word, James said, “Let go of Morgott.”Upon hearing that, Xanthakos waved his hand. He withdrew the Nothingness Dead Energy that trapped Morgot before disappearing from the Gate of Mystery.It was only then that James turned around and looked at Yehria.“W-What are you looking at?” Yehria panicked and asked, “Is this your first time seeing a beautiful woman?”However, in the next second, James’ expression changed. He carried Yehria and moved away.Then, an amethyst-red spear passed by where James and Yehria were previously. It had terrifying Demonic Energy.Returnin
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