“Ja… I mean, Your Holiness,” Taichu looked at James and said, “Do you not know how grave of a disaster the Greater Realms will face after the Wyrmscale Source is destroyed?”Her interrogative stance immediately dissipated, and her attitude shifted to that of a little girl tentatively asking questions.“I…I’m just worried about the Greater Realms’ living beings. After all, you’re their lord now. I…”Before she could finish, a massive explosion occurred in the void. A spiritual rain ensued and covered the Wrymscale Source’s lands. Those that were showered by it instantly felt refreshed and energetic.“Huh?” Taichu raised her head and faced the rain, gently spinning around on the spot.Emperor Zdravko also instantly felt an increase in her strength and soul. It felt as if they were purified and blessed by the spiritual rain.Simultaneously, the surrounding terrain began to restore to its original state. The Spiritual Saint’s Primordial Spirits were also revived and emerged from th
James gestured, summoning a projection before the assembled group. The Marauder Warriors emerged, draped in dark crimson armor, each meticulously arranged in a formation. Banners soared high, announcing their presence with a silent proclamation. Their aura emanated formidable military prowess, casting a shadow upon all who beheld them.Dorvus and the gods of the Four Seasons stood in the forefront of the imposing army, their presence commanding respect.Witnessing this spectacle, Mantian furrowed his brow and asked, “That’s Xanthakos’ Marauder Army. Are they plotting an assault on the Wyrmscale Source?”James folded his hand behind his back and answered, “No. They answer to my command now.”At his declaration, a collective gasp swept through the divine assembly.Taichu looked at James in disbelief and asked, “Did…did you submit to Xanthakos?”James stared at her and questioned, “Submit? What do you think, Ms. Taichu?”Marius scoffed at Taichu’s question, “Absurd! Xanthakos isn
James gestured abruptly, “If there aren’t any more objections, please proceed.”The Spiritual Saints exchanged glances, then dispersed.Taichu, who had remained reserved, finally voiced the question on everyone’s mind. “With the rebirth of the Wyrmscale Source, your forces have improved dramatically. Wouldn’t it be more advantageous for you to remain neutral and allow them to fight before deciding which side to support?“But you’ve already sided with Xanthakos against Goyo and will use the Wyrmscale Source’s forces to exhaust them. By then…”James urged, “Yeah?”Taichu pouted, “You would end up nothing but a pawn in someone else’s game!”“Watch your mouth!” Marius intervened and dragged Taichu away. He smiled and said, “Master has his reasons. I doubt anyone can surpass him in terms of wisdom and strategy.”“You sycophant! All you do is flatter our master and provide no substantial help!”Marius protested, “I was just saying…”James interrupted, “Enough! You should meet Dorv
Zdravko drew a long breath and said, “Everybody has both good and evil tendencies, and the line between good and evil is often thin.“For instance, take Xanthakos—before ascending as one of the Five Path Emperors, he wasn’t inherently malicious. As one of the earliest beings to enter Zymurgy, he represented the epitome of virtue, striving for self-improvement and reaching the zenith of cultivation.”James squinted and murmured, “So good and evil are essentially contextual and based on circumstances, environment, power, status, and identity?”Zdravko looked at James and nodded in response.James asked, “Are you saying I might follow in Xanthakos’ footsteps? I will become self-serving, manipulative, power-hungry, and eventually abandoned by my loved ones?”Zdravko lowered her gaze and bit her lips, offering no response.James sighed and said, “I must admit, I do resort to deceitful tactics in power struggles as well. However, that’s only against opponents.“If I had the choice, I would n
The Celestial Realm was composed of 100,000 universes and was located at the intersection of Wyrmscale Source and the Goyo Daonus Realm. It served as the passage connecting the two realms.Elsewhere, infinite black holes dot the landscape, posing a grave danger even to formidable individuals at the Daeclon Mahaya. Anyone who ventured in would instantly be devoured, and the area was named a forbidden area.Consequently, the Celestial Realm has become a crucial location requiring the Goyo Daonus Realm and Wyrmscale Source to deploy elite soldiers to guard.On the side connected to the Wyrmscale Source, flags fluttered amidst strict military formations and a multitude of powerhouses, exuding an overwhelming aura of menace.It was none other than the Marauder Army, and Wyrmscale Source’s newly formed legions joined together.The Wyrmscale Source’s troops positioned themselves to the left while the Marauder Army took the right flank. Meanwhile, James and the Spiritual Saints stood in t
James immediately appeared in an unfamiliar world. The surroundings were colorful and mysterious, with numerous Vital Energy in the air. Despite the delightful atmosphere, no traces of life were in sight.“I sense Vital Energy that can be useful to me, Master.”Suddenly, James heard Hemera’s voice.Fennec shouted eagerly, “I want to come out too, Master!”James scanned the area and then released them after confirming they were safe.Hemera and Fennec instantly spread out as if they had found treasures.The next moment, Hemera burned with dazzling flames as she absorbed the surrounding powers.Fennec also glowed with a blue light as he swallowed the potent winds. Their actions caused the mysterious world to shake.“Who dares to trespass my territory?”A sudden growl resounded, and a colossal palm descended from the sky.James raised his hand and released a Sword Light to counter the attack.Boom!James’ Sword Light blocked the giant palm’s advancements, and a loud explos
After transforming into his human form, Biefren stretched out his arms and examined himself excitedly. Immediately after, he knelt in the void before James with a thud. “Thank you for resurrecting me, James.”James helped him up with a smile and said, “Mr. Biefren, this is your own opportunity and fortune. I’m just assisting you, but now, you are the flying beasts’ progenitor.Biefren stood up excitedly, and with a wave of his hand, eight shining spiritual pearls began to rotate around him."The Phoenix of Heaven, the Phoenix of Earth, the Crane of Spirits, the Magpie of Shadows, the Yin-Yang Twin Minokawas, the Male-Female Twin Eagles.” Biefren looked excitedly at James. “These flying beasts have elevated me from taGolden Phoenix to the rank of a golden roc.“That means because of you, I can rival the Oblivion God!”James remembered hearing that there is only one Oblivion God in the Haleth Realm. And that is Emperor Tapia, whose existence was almost on par with that of the Wa
In the blink of an eye, Biefren unfurled his hands and soared into the sky. His hands morphed into colossal golden wings, beating against the air with force.A fierce gust of wind ensued, carrying a barrage of golden feathered arrows, tearing through the stronghold with a ferocious hurricane. The once sturdy defenses crumbled as if struck by a mighty force of nature. The ground quaked, and protective enchantments shattered like glass, releasing a cascade of divine artifacts into the air, a spectacle of impending calamity.“You must have a death wish!” From the heart of the storm, a figure charged forth with lightning speed. At the same time, the spread in the ground withdrew with a resounding buzz.Boom! Boom! Boom!An explosive shockwave erupted as the spear pierced through the void. The ground ruptured, forming gaping chasms that threatened to swallow all in their wake. But without so much as a glance, James effortlessly sealed the chasms, gently tapping his foot to the ground. The m
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