The public trial that shook the whole nation was finally over.James’ crimes were listed during the trial. However, the allegations were cleared off one by one.As for accepting the bribes… James admitted to committing the crime.However, the money he acquired was distributed to the Black Dragon Army and used to establish the Transgenerational Group to give back the money to the commoners. Although it was illegal, he gained the support of the people.The Black Dragon had a Black Dragon card and was not short on money. However, he still knowingly broke the law to give back to the country.After the public trial, James collapsed. No one knew why it happened.However, the public knew that from that moment onward, Sol had lost their War God and a great commander devoted to the country.During the public trial, James used all his strength to hold up the Blade of Justice and put it back in place.After leaving the courthouse, he walked through a path surrounded by people about two
James gently shook his head.He did not blame anyone.Even without Thea, the Emperor would have found another way to deal with him. If it was not her, it would have been someone else.“By the way, are you alright? Are you feeling better?”Thea shook her head. “I-I don’t feel any discomfort and should be fine for the time being.”Hearing this, James felt relieved.The Gu in Thea’s body was not as vital as his, and she was not in immediate danger.“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry…wah…”Thea was at a loss for words and could only keep apologizing in front of James.“It’s okay. It isn’t a big deal. Aren’t I still fine? I’m hungry. Do you have anything to eat?”“I-I’ll go get something for you.”Thea did not know what she could do for James. Hearing that he was hungry, she quickly left the ward to get him food.After Thea left, the ward returned to silence.James leaned on the bed. He weakly raised his hand and massaged his temples. He had a lot of things to do next.However, th
Scarlett panicked. “I’ll die without your protection, James.”Scarlett was a grave robber. She and her companions robbed the Prince of Orchid Mountain’s ancient tomb.A lot of buzz about the ancient tomb was spreading in the criminal world like wildfire. In the past, she was the Transgenerational Group’s chairman. Thus, no one came knocking on her door. Now that the Transgenerational Group had fallen, people from the underworld would surely be after her.She would die if she returned now.James’ face was pale as he replied weakly, “I can’t protect you with the way I am right now. How about you go to Cansington and look for the Blithe King? Ask him to arrange a position for you. He is one of the Five Commanders, and I’m sure no one will trouble you with him as your backbone.”Since James had already devised a plan for her, Scarlett had no complaints.James glanced at Quincy and said, “You should also return to Cansington.”“No.”Quincy refused.At that moment, Thea returned wit
The footsteps were light.Although James' health was declining, his senses had not been dulled. He rolled off the bed and tip-toed out of the ward. He scanned the hallways and approached the staircase.When he reached the staircase entrance, he immediately noticed a man dressed in a black coat and duckbill hat, deliberately covering up his appearance. The man leaned against the wall and waited for James to approach. “The King has requested for me to check on you. Are you alright?” a hoarse voice asked.James stood beside him. His body was unstable, and he had to resort to leaning against the wall to reduce his burden.James wore a grim expression as he explained, “My body is in a critical condition. I was poisoned with Gu. My body is weak and will slowly deteriorate until I’m completely paralyzed. I’ll have to await my death in pain while bedridden.”“Gu?” Gloom was shocked.“How can this be? Haven’t these cultlike practices been destroyed a hundred years ago? How is it pos
James was deeply absorbed in his thoughts.He was processing the information Gloom had shared about the Gu raisers that existed a hundred years ago.‘They wanted to control the world with Gus?’Quincy’s voice startled him. He raised his head and glanced at Quincy standing at the ward door. “How did you not even make a sound? Are you trying to scare me to death? “Where did you go?” Quincy looked at him suspiciously and walked out of the ward to scan the surroundings. Seeing no one outside, she walked back into the ward with her arms folded. “It’s already so late. Who did you sneak out to see?” asked Quincy.James yawned. Then, he walked to the hospital bed and muttered, “I’ve slept so long and felt a little stuffy, so I went for a walk.”“Is that so?”Quincy looked at him in disbelief.James lay down and nodded. “Of course, what else could it be?”“Fine.”Quincy refrained from asking any more questions. However, she could sense that James had a secret meeting with someone.
She looked at the groggy James, pointed at the wheelchair, and said, “Get on.”James was amused and laughed. “Seriously? You’re exaggerating my condition. I can still walk.”Quincy said sternly, “Don’t be stubborn. Get on right now. The doctor said that your condition is an unprecedented one. You shouldn’t move around unless absolutely necessary. The virus in your body is constantly absorbing your energy. Thus, the more you move, the more active the virus cells.”James nodded. The doctor’s statement was similar to his conjecture.He sat up from the bed.Quincy quickly walked over and supported him onto the wheelchair. Then, she pushed James out of the hospital.Outside the hospital…Quincy asked, “Where are you off to?”James scanned the bustling city. He was perplexed.He felt that the city had no place for him, despite how large it was.James sighed and replied, “Let’s find a hotel for now, and we’ll return to Cansington after a few days.”“Alright.”Quincy knew that Jame
After playing with the Crucifier for a while, James casually threw it on the table and took out his phone to check the time.It was already midnight.He had dinner at eight o’clock but was starving again. So, James took out his phone and sent a message to Quincy, who was in the next room.[I’m hungry.]A few seconds after sending the message, his room door was pushed open.Quincy walked in wearing pajamas. Her white pajamas were slightly see-through, and her naked body was vaguely visible, giving off an incredibly seductive aura. Her hair was still wet after having just taken a shower.“What do you want? I’ll order food delivery.”“Meat,” James replied.Since he was poisoned, James had an intense craving for food, especially meat.“Alright.”Quincy took out her phone and started ordering food delivery for him. After ordering the food, she sat down and glanced at the scattered needles on the table. “What are these for?” she asked.“Nothing.”James picked up a needle and ta
Everyone was stunned.“Prison break?”“James, what’s the purpose of this prison break?”Everyone glanced at James in confusion.James looked at James and asked, “You grew up in the Dark Castle and were once an SSS-ranked assassin, right? I’m assuming that you know the founder is Blake, correct?”“Yeah.”May nodded. Hearing Blake’s name mentioned, her face immediately became grim, saying, “I’ve got a vague understanding of him. Blake relied on vicious and ruthless methods to achieve his goals. Those who disobeyed or betrayed him met gruesome deaths. Ultimately, he was captured a few years ago.”After the explanation, she looked at James in disbelief. “James, could it be you’re trying to save him?”James nodded and confirmed her thoughts, “Precisely. I need to save him. I was poisoned, and he immediately identified it as Gu. He claimed to know how to detoxify the venom and would help me. In exchange, he wanted to be set free.”Everyone listened silently.James explained, “Three
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