Within the tower, Taiyi, Yasmina, Yiulia, Hankin, Marius, Harper, Yianni, and other powerful figures stood at the end of a light bridge, surrounded by smoke and dust. They were hesitant to venture deeper without James.Now that James had the Caeloros Aura, he had become their greatest dependency.A purple-gold light flashed, and James appeared nearby. The group of powerhouses, who had been waiting anxiously, quickly gathered around him.Harper questioned, “Where’s Morgott?”Equally curious, Yianni echoed, “Yeah. Why didn’t he come along?”Hankin said emotionally, “Morgott is the most loyal to the Mortal Emperor. He wouldn’t retreat at a crucial moment like this, right?”James raised his head and replied, “I shut him out.”Everyone was stunned by the response and immediately suspected that James no longer trusted Morgott and was wary of him.Before they could ponder further, James stepped onto the light bridge and disappeared into the colorful clouds.The group exchanged glance
James asked, “Am I wrong?”Taiyi and Yasmina exchanged uneasy glances before bowing in response.James, with his hands behind his back, said slowly, “The twelve Olympus Domes behind the Wuia Palace are the dojos of these twelve gods, correct?”Seeing Taiyi, Yasmina, and Hankin lower their heads in embarrassment, James smiled.“There is nothing to be ashamed of. You had different beliefs but were too weak. You only had two choices, either to fight to the death or compromise.“Fighting against the Waitara Path would only lead to being devoured by him. Though it’s a noble act, it is ultimately futile.”James sighed and said, “I would have done the same if I were in your position. When you’re not strong enough, you have to temporarily endure the humiliation. However, it’s important never to forget your original intention.“So, you need not feel ashamed. Face your past with dignity.”The three gods raised their heads and looked at James with gratitude. They expected him to mock them
After listening to their chatter, James raised a peculiar smile. “Nope. You’re all wrong. They have been here for a long time, but they are waiting for us to make a move.”The powerhouses were stunned by the revelation.Taiyi said solemnly, “I agree. Xanthakos is extremely smart and cunning. He has hidden his ambitions for countless years. He will never act without full confidence.”Yiulia frowned and remarked, “But we have searched all around and detected no one else.”Yasmina squinted and said, “There is only one logical explanation. His strength must already be far beyond ours, hence why we cannot sense him.”Everyone wore solemn expressions after the possibility was mentioned. Apart from James, they were extraordinary powerhouses capable of dominating the Greater Realms with ease. Xanthakos’ strength would have to increase significantly to surpass them by such a margin.Taiyi stared at James and said, “If the other party is really here, then the choice is ours. Should we elim
Whilst the battle unfolded, James hovered in the void like a bystander. He was not accustomed to the situation, as he usually handled everything himself. Watching the battle from the sidelines was a rare experience for him.His comrades were all elites from the Greater Realms. It would be unreasonable not to let them showcase their abilities.James reluctantly pulled out a jar of Chaos Absinthe and took swigs, feeling somewhat bored as he observed the battlefield.The 21 Wuia Guardians were powerful but could not match James’ comrades in terms of individual strength. However, their coordinated attacks and formations made it challenging for them to gain the upper hand.Boom!Taiyi struck the nearest guardian with her palm, causing a loud explosion. The shock waves permeated and hit another guardian, slamming him into the formation and creating an opening.Yasmina, Marius, and Hankin quickly followed up, taking out several guardians in quick succession. Soon, the formation was dest
“Plus, it does not matter if they discover us. We have the person James cares about the most as a hostage,” Xathakos said with a sinister smile.Quintus smiled awkwardly and nodded.Xanthakos turned around with his hands behind his back and gazed into the void. “I am more worried about them. They should be here by now.”Quintus asked tentatively, “Who are you referring to? You have been mentioning them for a while.”Xanthakos narrowed his eyes slightly, smiling without saying a word.Shortly after, three black and white lights shot toward them at high speed, materializing into two men and one woman.The moment he saw the trio, Xanthakos was stunned. He hurriedly knelt, kowtowing in fear. “Your Holiness.”Startled by the trio’s overwhelming presence, Quintus also knelt warily.These two men and one woman were none other than Yefrenes Goveia, Quintinus Qrandell, and Amos Xiereb, three of the Caeloros Gods of Nothingness.Unlike Frona, they had traveled through the Xyrisia Gate b
Feeling their murderous aura, Xanthakos immediately kowtowed in fear.“Please spare my life. I did not hide it on purpose, but I felt that apart from James, the others were not important. Where James is, the Caeloros Supreme must be there. I did all this for your sake and do not have any other motives...”“Enough,” Yefrenes suddenly shouted impatiently.Her domineering voice stunned Xanthakos. Even Quintinus, who was about to take action, retracted his hand.Amos came up and whispered, “Yefrenes, although Taiyi and Yasmina are not as powerful as James, they are gods of the Haleth Realm and are also Frona’s staunch defenders.“Though we had billions of living beings to cover us to pass through the Xyrisia Gate, we only retained fifty percent of our strength from the Xanadu Realm.“We might be able to handle James together, but if Taiyi, Yasmina, and some other powerhouses from the Haleth Realm teamed up as well, I am afraid...”Quintinus snorted coldly, “What are you afraid of? H
“Let him go fight James. Once they’re both injured, we’ll follow up. It’s not too bad of a plan.”Quintinus and Amos exchanged glances and stopped simultaneously.Quintus suddenly asked, “Will Xanthakos tell James about your arrival?”Yefrenes looked back at him and said, “You seem to be smarter than Xanthakos.”Quintus laughed awkwardly, “I am not strong enough, so I can only…”Before he could finish, Yefrenes interrupted by shooting out a black and white energy ball.Yefrenes said deliberately, “Swallow it. This is a reward for you. With this, you won’t have to be servile anymore. When you meet Xanthakos, you won’t have to fear him anymore.”Quintus widened his eyes and swallowed the energy ball floating before him. A terrifying gray-black light burst from his body. He twisted and rolled in the void, screaming in pain.Countless phantom figures with bared fangs and claws emerged from his body, exploding in the air.Quintinus frowned and asked, “Why did you give him the Void
Pavilions and towers rose elegantly, surrounded by intricate rockeries and peculiar stones. The mountains and waters intertwined seamlessly, with mist blanketing the ground, creating an exquisite landscape that was both breathtaking and serene.James and his companions stood at the edge of a swirling mass of black and white energy. Despite the awe-inspiring scenery before them, none of them dared to take a single step forward.After entering the Wuia Palace, they encountered countless illusions, formations, prohibitions, and attacks in the first twenty halls. Even James, strong as he was, had failed to block some unexpected ambushes. As a result, Yianni, Harper, and Hankin were injured.Now that they had passed twenty halls, they had to be cautious in the face of the unknown.Taiyi retorted, “The Waitara Path is cunning. It seems that before he fled, he made comprehensive changes to the Wuia Palace to prevent us from coming back to seize the place.”Yasmina sneered, “Hmph! He can’
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