Yefrenes took a deep breath, turned around slowly to face James, and said, “Since the cat’s already out of the bag, there’s no need to hide it anymore. Do you have Frona with you, James?”James took a sip of his wine and asked with a smile, “So what if I do?”Yefrenes said firmly, “Please hand her over. She’s the Caeloros Supreme, the backbone of the Destiny Sect. Without her, the Xanadu and Haleth Realms will face catastrophes.“The Haleth Realm’s divine beings don’t know a lot of things. In fact, it’s best they don’t ever discover the truth. Otherwise, the Haleth Realm will never be at peace.”‘This again? Since you want to be ambiguous and play tricks with me, I might as well teach you a lesson.’James pondered for a moment, then asked, “I heard that devouring the Caeloros Supreme would increase my strength significantly and allow me to become invincible in the Haleth Realm.”Amos exclaimed, “You devoured her?! You…”Yefrenes glared at him, silencing him. Then, she turned to
James laughed, “That would be too much to ask of you three. I wouldn’t count on it. I mentioned there were four forces within the Wuia Palace—mine, yours, and the other two…”Quintus quickly caught on. He turned to Yefrenes and said, “He wants our help to deal with Xanthakos and the Waitara Path’s soul spirit…”“How about you shut up?” Yefrenes interrupted him with a cold glare, then turned to James. “Your request isn’t an easy one.”James shrugged. “Then there’s no deal. Well, coincidentally, I’ve just successfully built this formation and need a few powerful opponents to test it out. How about helping me with that?“However, I’m only giving one chance. You’ll win big time if you succeed, but if you fail, don’t even think about ever returning to the Xanadu Realm as Caeloros Gods of Nothingness. You three will have to stay here.”James’ words were a blatant threat to them.Yefrenes’ anger boiled over as she saw James’ smug expression. He cunningly schemed to use them to deal with
Yefrenes stared at them. “What? Aren’t you two desperate to save the Caeloros Supreme?”Quintinus and Amos’ lips tightened into thin lines. They berated Yefrenes for her despicable ways in their hearts. However, they still responded agreeably, then transformed into air masses and left.After they were gone, Yefrenes turned to James with a knowing smile. “Your strategy worked, James. However, I’m not a fool like them. The Frona you just showed us had no signs of life. Though the Caeloros Supreme Scepter looked genuine, I couldn’t sense any Daoism within it. It was definitely fake.”James smiled calmly and asked, “Why did you agree to the deal if you noticed?”“Because I wanted to talk to you alone.” After responding, Yefrenes raised her hand and sealed Quintus. Then, she released black-and-white energy and sealed everything in the area, including the Historial Palace.James was startled by Yefrenes’ powerful and swift sealing technique, amazed that she was still terrifyingly strong
James waved his hand, and the formation that had trapped Yefrenes began to rotate. The dense spells James had inscribed with the Nothingness Neon Pen released dazzling black and white light, forming a massive and intricate net.Anticipating that Yefrenes might control the Xwem Chessboard, James used the Wuia Palace’s 80 halls as the formation’s new foundation. Using the Historial Pestle, he activated the new formation and amplified the power of the Xwem Chessboard.After being trapped within a section of the formation, Yefrenes was furious, resulting in her being caught off guard by the attacks. She was struck a few times by lightning and Waltraud Power and was severely injured.However, as the light surrounded her, talismans emitting intersecting lights and a dense gray cloud above her head faced constant attacks on her Caeloros Shield. The black and white purple-gold lights manifested the word ‘path’ and rotated around her, unleashing constant attacks. Each hit was faster and more
“Frona, you despicable bitch!” Yefrenes roared desperately, channeling all her energy to fend off the onslaught of attacks.Meanwhile, James sat cross-legged at the highest point of the formation, calm and composed. His 49 Primordial Spirits constantly cast and controlled the Supernatural Powers within the formation, launching unrelenting assaults on Yefrenes.James refrained from engaging in close combat for several reasons. First, he wanted to test the full power of the new formation to see if it could withstand the full force of a Caeloros God of Nothingness. Second, he aimed to gauge Yefrenes’ current strength after being halved. Third, he intended to delay time. He knew that the longer the three Caeloros Gods of Nothingness remained in the Haleth Realm, the weaker they would become. Hence, it made no sense to confront them at their peak strength. By trapping Yefrenes long enough, her power would gradually diminish, giving him the upper hand. By then, her fate would be in his han
Outside the seal, James’ formation wreaked havoc in the void. James, seated at the highest point, suddenly opened his eyes to the chaotic scene below him. The columns within the formation were gradually collapsing under the relentless attacks of Yefrenes’ Caeloros Lights.The Xwem Chessboard also shrank rapidly under Yefrenes’ control, causing the diagram to contract. Fennec and Hemera were severely injured in the process, and the countless restrictions and formations crafted by the Historial Pestle cracked.Yefrenes repeatedly dodged the Nothingness Neon Pen, which James had used as his main attacking weapon, leaving him no choice but to recall it.If the Zirconia Path Scroll had not acted as the formation’s wall, the entire formation would have collapsed under Yefrenes’ counterattack.“I haven’t formed a genuine spiritual bond with Fennec and Hemera yet, and having them lead the formation now is proving insufficient to trap a Caeloros God,” James murmured and urged his Primordial
Yefrenes erupted in dazzling, colorful light, and her aura grew stronger. The terrifying pressure quickly spread through the column, suppressing Fennec and Hemera, rendering them helpless.She roared, “Say it. James is despicable and shameless!”Hemera and Fennec writhed in pain under the oppressive force. However, they refused to utter a word.“Then, I’ll send you two on your way.” Yefrenes’ hands morphed into claws, summoning two terrifying dragons, one black and one white.Suddenly, a dazzling black-and-white, purple-gold Sword Light shot from the left, piercing Yefrenes’ body with a swift swoosh.Yefrenes trembled violently, screaming in agony. The dragons that were about to charge forth collapsed to the ground.Puff!Blood spurted from her mouth, her eyes bloodshot with fury. She stared at the Sword Light that had pierced her, which transformed into James’ main self of Path, clad in a white robe, before Fennec and Hemera.“Heaven and earth have righteous energy. They can t
Yefrenes’ maniacal laughter echoed. James, held tightly by a giant hand, suddenly felt the scene before him twist and whirl violently. When his vision stabilized, he found himself in a vast universe.Countless star clusters spun rapidly, raging furiously, and the cosmic winds they generated tossed James into countless planes. He felt like a small boat adrift in a stormy sea, perilously close to destruction.While battling these cosmic winds, James had to fend off countless star clusters. He was in a precarious situation where a single misstep could mean his death.Yefrenes, the second-strongest Caeloros God of Nothingness, wielded exceptional Supernatural Powers and could dictate her opponent’s life and death.Boom!James unleashed another Sword Light, blowing up an approaching star cluster. Then, he shot into the sky.At that moment, Hemera shouted, “You can’t let her lead you by the nose, Master!”“You must find a way to counter her attacks,” Fennec added, casting a gust of wi
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