A gigantic, colorful light orb came out of the Wyrmscale Sourceʼs entrance just then. The light orb sent four beams of powerful light attack in Taichuʼs direction. Boom! Taichu had shot out of the pavilion. Instead of backing away, she dodged the light beams and moved closer to the gigantic light orb. She levitated in mid-air and put up a light shield around her. “Damn it!” As the voice cursed from inside the light orb, the four light beams coming out of the structure were instantly transformed into four huge hands. Those four hands positioned themselves to surround Taichu and pressed against her light shield forcefully. “Marius, you brute!” Taichu released four purplish-gold light beams from her body almost instantaneously to stop the hands from crushing her. The energies emanated from Taichuʼs light beams obliterated everything found even thousands of light years away. For a moment, Taichu and the gigantic light orb remained in the same spots, still trying to overpowe
“Get away from me! Who on earth would want to be connected to this brute spiritually? I am a Xanadu Nothingness God!” Marius scoffed, “Iʼm the one who should be saying that. Who on earth would want an ignorant wench like you as their partner? Well, I donʼt.” Taichu shouted, “Yiulia, you evil wench! Cut off the knot this instant! We are a terrible match! I donʼt want this!” “Yiulia, Iʼve helped you once. Nowʼs your chance to return the favor,” Marius growled, “Stop this and you wonʼt owe me anything anymore!” Thea and Yiulia stared with rounded eyes at the fiery red threads that went around the pair nonstop. Thea turned her eyes to Yiulia a brief moment later. “Are you trying to force them into becoming a couple?” “This isnʼt my doing.” Yiulia shook her head. “They always fight whenever they see each other. Itʼs gone on for many entrapochs. The knot came about from all that fighting.” Thea narrowed her eyes and scrutinized Yiuliaʼs face. “Youʼre in charge of the Gate o
After an arduous effort, Xanthakos finally managed to persuade James to see some of the Qadeer Sectʼs members he wanted James to meet. James had already seen Quentyn and Quintus, the two hidden emperors, before. Still, he gave them a friendly greeting and tried his best to act as though he was meeting the two for the first time. James was introduced to quite a few people after that. However, he could only remember the gods of the Four Seasons since they were four beautiful goddesses who looked identical. Apart from them, those who stood out to James were the Fourfold Emperors and the five Jadron Holiness, whose powers were pretty much on par with that of the two hidden emperors. These men were high-ranking members of the Qadeer Sect. All of them were Daeclon Mahayana Rank cultivators with millions of entrapochs worth of cultivation. James could not help feeling amazed by the number of exceptional cultivators they had in the Forty-Ninth Heaven. Any one of these men could h
Xanthakos took a deep breath and said, “Yeah. The war to seize the remaining Daonus Realm from the three Path Emperors has already begun.“The Eighteen Emperors and seventy-two Golden Gods under my command have already rushed to reinforce the front lines. It won’t be long before the Daonus Realms is ours.”James shrugged. “Your plan is good. Why ask me?”Xanthakos said worriedly, “But it’s not perfect. We have to seize the Daonus Realms from the other three Path Emperors. Do you think Goyo and Taichu will just sit back and do nothing?“So we need a group of elite warriors to hold them back. The Wyrmscale Source is the closest to the Daonus Realm. If you launch an attack to hold them off, then…”James rolled his eyes. “You want to use us as sacrifices? Don’t you have a lot of elites and disciples under your command? Why not send them instead?”Xanthakos was at a loss for words but recovered with a burst of laughter. “You’re misunderstanding me, James. What I meant is for you to lea
Quintus suddenly questioned, “Do you intend to defy the order, Dorvus?”Quentyn narrowed his eyes and added sarcastically, “You’re quite arrogant, aren’t you?”Dorvus’ expression darkened, and he retorted, “Don’t try to use your seniority to pressure me. I’m the commander of the Marauder Army. His Majesty hasn’t said anything, and yet you…”Smack!Xanthakos interrupted him with a slap to his cheek. Dorvus was in disbelief.Xanthakos glared at him and asked, “Then can I use my seniority against you?”Dorvus immediately fell on his knees.Xanthakos said solemnly, “James is the ruler of all beings and has appointed you as his general. It’s a great honor for you. How dare you show such ingratitude.”Dorvus’ cheeks twitched with dissatisfaction.Xanthakos turned to James and remarked, “He is somewhat unruly…”James replied smilingly, “I prefer unruly people. The battlefield is a grim place. It’s nice to have someone entertaining to break the monotony.”Dorvus was horrified by h
Inside the Wyrmscale Source, Thea received the news that James was leading the Marauder Army to them and immediately informed Emperor Zdravko.Meanwhile, Divine Marius and Taichu were still engaged in an argument, expressing their dissatisfaction with their factions' arranged marriage.Emperor Zdravko asked hurriedly, “Should we go greet them?”Thea shook her head, suddenly stood up, and raised the Wrymscale Token.“Attention all disciples of the Wrymscale Source. It’s your new young lady, the Yin governor. I am invoking everyone at the Daeclon Mahayana to gather for a council.”As her voice fell, the token emitted a dazzling light and instantly enveloped the Wrymscale Source.Her words reached every corner of the Wrymscale Source, and all living beings fell silent and knelt to the ground in reverence.At this moment, the Divine Marius, who had been arguing with Taichu, saw the display, and his expression changed suddenly. He appeared in front of Thea in a flash. “What are you u
The nine Spiritual Saints exchanged glances before a brilliant light illuminated them simultaneously, transforming them into nine individuals with human appearances garbed in robes. They possessed remarkable beauty and exuded captivating auras, defying any attempt to discern their ages.Under Thea and Emperor Zdravko’s surprised gazes, a striking man clad in a pristine white robe said, “Beast Saint, Lark Aldric, here to offer my respect to the young lady.”A beautiful woman adorned in a cyan robe followed up, “I’m the Bird Saintess, Seraphine Tennyson. Greetings, Ms. Thea.”“Mount Saint, Kronos Bartholomew, paying homage to you, Ms. Thea.”“Water Saint, Marlowe Tiberius, presenting myself to the young lady.”The Wood Saint, Flower Saintess, Fire Saint, Weapon Saint, and Elixir Saintess, namely, Zephyrn Favian, Yucca Ysabelz, Cloven Cedric, Aether Kaelen and Ysadora Morwen also greeted Thea respectfully.After their introductions and gestures of reverence, Thea found herself ast
Observing the nine Spiritual Spirits conversing simultaneously, Thea remained composed, neither displaying anger nor interrupting them. She seemed more like a bystander, wearing a calm smile as she refrained from speaking.Emperor Zdravko, however, grew restless and promptly sent a telepathic message to Thea, questioning her apparent loss of control over the situation.Before she could respond, Lark, the leader, waved his hand to silence the chatter instantly. Stepping forward with an air of pride, Lark stated, “Yin governor, your tale is well-known among us. Despite enduring eighty-one reincarnations, you’ve remained steadfast in your pursuit, challenging the Laws of Tai Chi. We all admire your unwavering resolve and sympathize with you.“However, you disregarded your status and married a mortal. Moreover, you’ve devoted yourself entirely to him. Your actions have greatly diminished the admiration and sympathy we once had for you.“To think a mere mortal with a shirt lifespan coul
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