“Taiyi was originally the supporter of Emperor Qadeer,” Lord Goyo said coldly. “Without her protection, we Path Emperors would have torn him to pieces long ago. How could we have allowed him to wreak havoc across the Greater Realms and flaunt his power in the Forty-Ninth Heavens?”Lord Goyo’s words immediately resonated with the crowd.Emperor Stavros furrowed his brows. “Tai Chi ranked first. Second is Taiyi. Third, Lord Goyo. Fourth, Emperor Tapia. Fifth, Xyloria Taichu. Sixth, Yaretzi. Seventh, time. Eighth, virtue. Ninth, space. Tenth are fate, directions, and fortune.“According to the ranking of the top-tier powerhouses in Haleth Realm, Emperor Qadeer couldn’t even make it into the top fifty. It was only because he married well that he managed to rise quickly and become one of the Seven Lords of the Greater Realms.”“That’s right.” Emperor Cosimeon sighed. “Even with hundreds of millions of entrapochs of cultivation, we can’t compare to his sweet talk. He relied on connection
“I am speaking the truth.” Lord Goyo sighed. “After Waitara Path created Haleth Realm and shaped humanoid path spirits, he established the Fiftieth Daoism on the foundation of the Forty-Nine Daoisms, holding the highest rank.“Taiyi was derived from Waitara Path. She is the foremost god of Haleth Realm and the leader of all gods. Her position as second in rank is a natural consequence.“For me, I have contributed nothing to the Greater Realms even though I am an offshoot of Waitara Path. Instead, I entrusted the realms to treacherous gods, leading to the devastation of countless divine beings. My sins are unforgivable.”Seeing that no one responded, he continued. “So, Yaretzi being ranked third is beyond dispute.”“You’re being modest,” James said with a smile. “You manage the affairs of the Greater Realms for Waitara Path, acting as his representative. It’s akin to being a prime minister in human terms. This is a position of great power and influence.”His words were teasing, whi
As soon as these words were spoken, James immediately looked at Lord Goyo.“Emperor Qadeer managed to marry Taiyi’s daughter?” Morgott suddenly spoke. “How can someone of his caliber dare to defile the creator of sound?”Lord Goyo sighed softly and stood up with a smile. “Yes, it’s Emperor Qadeer who married Taiyi’s daughter, Yaretzi Yolande.“Because of this, the Alcide beings developed extreme hatred and disgust towards him and his entire race, leading to the current irreconcilable situation.”He constantly defended the Alcide beings, insisting they had reasons for oppressing the living beings. However, it seemed petty that they held such a grudge over a single living being stealing their love.At this moment, Emperor Stavros also stood up and said, “Emperor Qadeer indeed has skills, managing to marry Yaretzi, but he achieved this through sweet talk and deceit.“Riding on Yaretzi’s status and using Taiyi as his mother-in-law, he, a mere living being, was admitted under Waitara
Challenging Taiyi is simply madness! Since the formation of the Greater Realms, no one has dared to challenge her. Even during the reign of Waitara Path, she was revered with great respect.This reverence stems not only from her supremely lofty status but also from her elusive nature. She rarely appears in Haleth Realm, to the extent that even the Five Path Emperors find it difficult to meet her face-to-face.Moreover, Taiyi’s disciples are numerous and formidable, with hidden strengths that are unfathomable. She seldom interferes in the affairs of the Forty-Ninth Heaven and remains a mystery to the outside world.However, when the Forty-Ninth Heaven faced a sudden rise of unorthodox factions and sects, one hundred and eight powerhouses emerged whose strength overshadowed that of all other gods. Even the subsequent Five Path Emperors were not their match.Waitara Path was furious but constrained by status from intervening directly, so he let Taiyi to resolve the matter.Taiyi hers
James transmitted his voice to Lesia. “Is Taiyi really that powerful?” “You’ll know once you fight her.” Lesia chuckled. “Anyway, she’s the enemy. If you don’t defeat her, you won’t be able to make these divine beings and Path Emperors submit to you. “Moreover, you need all five Xyloria Pearls to complete the Five Spirits Integration.” Once again, James fell silent. He was not worried about Taiyi being too strong of an opponent. Instead, he was torn between going after Xanthakos or Taiyi first. If he handled Taiyi first, it would allow Xanthakos to seize the Wuia Palace and the Path Designation Bead. If James were to target Xanthakos instead, the latter would have snuck into the Jawdat Region. It might be impossible for James to track him down now. James needed to acquire the Supreme Pathʼs Five Gates belonging to the Five Path Emperors now, the Xyloria Taichu Pearl, and the Xyloria Taiyi Pearl. If any of those items were missing, he would not be able to enter the Gate of
“Everyone, thatʼs all for now.” Thea looked at the divine beings. “As for the invasion, my husband hasnʼt finalized his decision yet. “I hope all of you will monitor your disciples. You need to make sure they donʼt cause any conflicts or misunderstandings that can lead to serious fights.” Thea was about to walk away when Yiulia called aloud, “Are you really going to let him take such a huge risk?” The others looked in Theaʼs direction as well upon hearing Yiuliaʼs question. Thea glanced over her shoulder and beamed warmly at Yiulia. “Heʼs my husband. His decision is mine too. Even if itʼs against all sense and reason, I will stick by his side and face everything with him.” While Thea strode off toward the room James was in, the others had looks of bewilderment on their faces. Something like attacking the Taiyi Daonus Realm was unimaginable to these people. It was because Taiyiʼs disciples were incredibly powerful and almost unbeatable. Yet, if they disobeyed Jamesʼ in
The divine beings and living beings who could see what was happening were all shocked. Some of the quick-witted ones spotted a golden opportunity and flew toward the passage. Yet, these men were sucked away. They could only scream helplessly before disappearing from othersʼ sight. Stephen and Leuko could see what was happening from the Great Historial Land too. As one of them was about to say something, two beams of purple light shot past the two of them and entered the passage formed from the sword light. “Oh, no! The Hongrome Children are trying to sneak off!” Stephen exclaimed. “Zuriyin! Lyall! Get back here!” Leuko shouted. She rushed toward the passage and transformed into a mass of black and white gases. Then, Leuko went after the children. “Leuko!” An immense amount of Hongrome Light radiated from his body when Stephen was about to chase after them. The light trapped him on the spot. “What… Whatʼs going on?” At that moment, Stephen could see numerous beings
At that very moment, a tremendous amount of Waltraud Power rushed down the passage of light. It shattered the passage almost instantly and flowed into the Great Historial Land and all other realms. In a flash, immense amounts of Waltraud Power filled up all these spaces. The frightened living beings were pleasantly surprised by the sudden change of events. Most of them quickly assumed a seated position. These people noticed their cultivation improved as they were surrounded by the Waltraud Power. Even their souls were gradually elevated to the next levels. The same thing happened in the Great Historial Land. Almost everyone had closed their eyes and sat with their legs crossed. They seemed elated as they could detect the enhancement in their powers and cultivation. There was one person who was an exception. It was Stephen. Stephen did not experience any enhancements since he was enveloped in his Hongrome Aura and was not in contact with the Waltraud Power. “What… What i
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