James sneered, “I need a favor from you. If you get it done, I promise to fight you with all my strength and show no mercy after we leave the Gate of Mystery.Youcef’s eyes lit up with expectation, but his face darkened in the next second. “With my current strength, am I even worthy of being your opponent?”James squinted and asked, “Yes or no?”Under his sharp gaze, Youcef felt pressured.Yianni sighed and said, “James rose from nothing to someone who can dominate the Greater Realms and suppress countless powerhouses. You were born in the Forty-Ninth Heaven and have access to abundant resources. Do you have no confidence?“If so, I truly pity James for having an opponent like you.”Hearing Yianni’s words, Youcef slowly clenched his fists and regained his fighting spirit. He stared at James and asked, “What do you want from me?”James answered, “I’ll send you out of the Gate of Mystery, but I need you to deliver a letter to your father.”After speaking, a shining scroll appeare
Youcef came to a sudden realization. Considering his father’s cruelty, it was likely Hankin, who had failed to complete his task, would face a grim fate.However, Hankin stood a chance of survival if he stayed in the Gate of Mystery with James. He abruptly kowtowed and climbed back to his feet.James unleashed a Sword Light toward Youcef without hesitation, instantly sending Youcef out of the Gate of Mystery.Lesia, Morgott, and Yianni then turned toward James, their eyes reflecting admiration and respect.While they never questioned James’ strength and wisdom, his generosity and tolerance for others truly impressed and humbled them.At that moment, James waved his hand. The two black dragons entangling Hakins drew him into the Nothingness Formation.With a loud thud, Hankin crashed onto the massive lotus. As the black dragons soared into the void with roars, he gasped for air and scoffed bitterly. “Congratulations, James. You’ve grown strong enough to dominate the Greater Realms
Hankin, Lesia, and James exchanged glances before cautiously stepping forward.Lesia questioned, “Will you die as a slave of the Qadeer Sect or as Emperor Benevolence of the Greater Realms?”Hankin’s face darkened as he asked, “If I’m not mistaken, you’re the Soremsia of the Nine Caeloros Gods of Nothingness’ leader, Frona, correct?Intrigued, Lesia put her hands behind her back and replied, “You can call me Lesia. Am I also considered a demon to you?”Hankin was at a loss for words, and his face twitched with embarrassment. At that moment, he caught a glimpse of James calmly sitting down while enjoying some Chaos Absinthe and instantly felt a shiver down his spine. James was clearly in charge of the current situation. However, he remained silent and allowed a subordinate to humiliate Hankin and change his mind about dying.Hankin recognized that James was an extraordinary entity, excelling in cultivation, strength, wisdom, and strategies. If he were devoted to cultivation, he w
Hankin had personally witnessed what Goyo and Qadeer had done in the past. It was very clear to him what they were both fighting for.However, he had no choice but to submit to them. Lesia’s words had hurt his pride, and his deep-seated ambitions gradually burst out. Lesia looked at him and said, “You’re Emperor Benevolence, one of the Nine Caeloros Gods of Nothingness. In terms of status, you’re only second to the Waitara Path.“Yet now, you’re a mere follower of the Waitara Path, and even for this adherent, you’re prepared to sacrifice your life out of loyalty. How dare you pass judgment on whether James’ character?”As if his true nature had been laid bare, Hankin quivered all over, his complexion draining of color. At that moment, his former arrogance had completely vanished."I understand," Lesia remarked, pacing around Hankin with a smile. "You're struggling amidst the intrigues and power struggles of the Haleth Realm. You gradually lost your way and seek oblivion as an esc
Hankin bellowed, “No, I never forgot! I just didn’t want to witness any more suffering, bloodbaths, and catastrophes!”Lesia snorted, “You’re finally being honest.” After the remark, she turned to James and said, “It’s your turn, Master!”James looked at Hankin, who had a pained expression, then carefully placed his wine jar down. “You already scolded him to tears, so forget it. However, if he knew the Greater Realms’ living beings were protected by Spiritual Providence, he might not be so stubborn.”Before Lesia could respond, Hankin abruptly turned to James and asked, “What did you say? Spiritual Providence? The Greater Realms’ living beings have produced Spiritual Providence?”Lesia rolled her eyes and said, “Yeah. Do you think my master would be really that heartless? He wouldn’t just subject the Greater Realms’ living beings to suffering while he challenges Zymurgy’s supreme beings.”Hankin leaped to his feet and stared at James with excitement. “So, even if you’re fighting
Upon hearing the conversation, Xanthakos quickly stashed away the shining scroll, and his face contorted with rage. “What are you bickering about?”Silence fell outside.Meanwhile, Youcef ignored the commotion and continued to stare at his father.Suddenly, Thea's arrogant voice came from outside, “Xanthakos! Is this how your sect treats guests? Then shall I just pack up and leave?”Hearing this, Xanthakos became anxious. With the wave of his hand, he opened a door in the protective formation.Thea walked in gracefully.Xanthakos was an experienced senior who had gone through a lot in the past. However, upon seeing Thea, his face flashed with helplessness. He stood up and quickly greeted her as if welcoming a distinguished guest. “I apologize for not welcoming you sooner. I hope—”Thea interrupted, “I won’t forgive you. You’re clearly being disrespectful, and don’t take the Wyrmscale Source seriously.”Xanthakos was infuriated by her words. Ever since Thea had entered the Qadee
Thea asked indignantly, “Who are you trying to scare? Why won’t you let us go to the Wuia Palace? I’m starting to question your sincerity to work with me.”Emperor Xanthakos’ expression shifted dramatically. He said hurriedly, “The Wuia Palace is unlike Xanthakos Temple. It’s riddled with countless formations and is heavily guarded by powerful figures. It’s the supreme symbol of the Greater Realms.“If you go there and cause trouble, it won’t just be a matter of escaping. You’ll completely alert the enemy, and the Waitara Path’s followers will come after you, especially Lord Goyo.”Xanthakos moved closer to Thea and whispered, “If you get into trouble, should my sect save you or not? If we don’t, the Divine Marius and James won’t forgive us. However, we’re not ready for a confrontation as it will ruin our grand plans.”Thea narrowed her eyes slightly, remaining silent. She understood that the ‘grand plan’ Xanthakos referred to was not about preventing the return of the Waitara Pat
Thea asked curiously, “So you made an excuse and took a risk just to tell me this?”Youcef nodded and replied, “Yes. I wanted you to know that if my father threatens you with James, you don’t have to worry about it. James has already taken control of the Gate of Mystery. He can leave whenever he wants.”After hearing his words, Thea immediately formed a plan. She looked at him and said, “I’m starting to doubt whether you’re really Xanthakos’ biological son.”Youcef took a deep breath and said calmly, “He has been blinded by power and is already too far gone. Since I can’t stop him, I can only try my best to try at least to save his life.”Thea’s vigilant glare gradually eased. Then, she remarked, “You’re different from your father. My husband was right about you.”Youcef turned around with his hands behind his back and said, “There is no time to lose. Use this opportunity to leave. If my father discovers that James isn’t trapped within the Gate of Mystery, he’ll definitely capture
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