James smiled and said, “I’m full.”“Okay.”Quincy answered casually and said, “Your flight is at two o’clock in the afternoon. We should have enough time if we check out now and rush to the airport.James nodded. “Alright then, let’s check out.”Quincy hurriedly escaped. James leaned against the sofa and watched as Quincy left. He could not help but mutter, “What’s on that woman’s mind? Why was she blushing all of a sudden?”He plopped into the sofa and lit a cigarette.Soon, Quincy had successfully checked them out. The two left the hotel and took a taxi to the airport.After waiting for about ten minutes, passengers were allowed to board the plane.The plane slowly took off into the sky. On the plane back to Cansington, James closed his eyes and rested. He was groggy when they arrived in Cansington.“James, we’ve landed.” Quincy's voice rang in his ears.He opened his eyes and rubbed his temples, asking, “We arrived already?”“What’s wrong? Do you have a headache again?”
James had plans to return to the Southern Plains.He would wield the Blade of Justice again and claim the lives of those unpunishable by law.Although he needed powerhouses like the Elite Eight to assist him, they had already exposed themselves.Keeping them around would only inconvenience him.“Understood.” No one said anything more.James nodded. “Alright, head back immediately. Cansington’s affairs aren’t your concerns anymore.”“Boss, what about the antidote…”Wave Dragon looked at James warily.Before submitting to James, he had consumed a poison made by him.He constantly feared for his life, worried that he would die from it.James smiled and reassured him, “Go look for Henry. He’ll give you the antidote.”“Understood.” The Elite Eight nodded and turned to leave.Only James, Quincy, and Blake remained in the room.Blake was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed and a cigar between his fingers. He chuckled and said, “I was curious how you managed to subdue them
James was interested in the history of the Gu Sect that existed a hundred years ago.Blake harked back to the past, and after a while, he said, “It’s a long story. The Gu Sect has always been isolated from the world. It wasn’t until a hundred years ago that our existence was exposed.“Three major families formed the Gu Sect—the Mavericks, the Davis, and the Owens. Consequently, there were three patriots.“A hundred years ago, someone infiltrated our village and sought out the Mavericks’ head. This person wanted to use our Gu raising abilities and venom to conquer the world.“My family, the Blakes, united with the Owens and allied with some martial arts experts from the outside world to wipe out the Mavericks.”Halfway through the story, Blake took a deep breath.“This happened a hundred years ago when Sol had just been founded. The person who initiated the battle against Gu raisers was the then King of Sol. After wiping out the Mavericks, he betrayed us. He was afraid our familie
“True Energy? What’s that?” James asked.“Let me think how I should break it down for you.” Blake massaged his temples, trying to think of an easier way to explain it to James, but to no avail.He had only heard of it and was still far from reaching the level of cultivating True Energy.Blake racked his brain for a while and said, “To put it simply, it’s an energy that one is born with. Since ancient times, martial arts have been divided into two categories—external and internal.”He glanced at James.“You’ve reached the pinnacle of External Martial Arts, and to reach your highest potential, you have to learn to cultivate True Energy.”James' face was grim. Blake’s words opened his eyes.He never expected such an unrealistic thing as True Energy to exist. “So, how am I supposed to cultivate True Energy?”Blake explained, “You’ll have to use a specific cultivation method. Since ancient times, different grandmasters have practiced exclusive cultivation methods, which were the
“No.” Blake shook his head.He stared at James and said, “James, I’ve already given you the detoxification method in exchange for your favor of breaking me out of prison. We’re even now. So, give me the antidote, and we can part ways.”James smiled sardonically. “Do you think that’s possible? You’re a wanted criminal right now. Where can you escape to?”“That’s none of your business.”“Blake, what do you think about teaming up with me?”“Teaming up?” Blake looked at James.James nodded and suggested, “Reign is an enemy that killed your family. At the same time, he’s also an enemy of mine. He’s an accomplice of the Emperor, and just as you’ve mentioned, they’re scheming to conquer the world just as those people did a hundred years ago. If they succeed, the world will be thrown into chaos. They must be stopped.”Blake asked indifferently, “What does the world's fate have to do with me?”James replied, “Decades ago, your grandfather rejected Reign because he didn’t want Gu to dest
“You don’t have a choice.”James threatened coldly, “There’s only one path you can take. You either team up with me and help me run some errands or get sent back to prison. Take your time to think about it. I’ll come to see you again.”Upon saying that, James got up to leave.Quincy, who tagged along, remained silent throughout the whole conversation. Seeing that James was about to stand up, she quickly rushed over to support him.Blake sat on the sofa with a grim expression as he watched James getting up.Quincy supported James and left the unit.Outside the apartment building…Quincy asked, “James, do you believe him?”James nodded. “Yeah. Sol’s history dates back thousands of years, and many things have been buried in the past. I believe in the existence of grandmasters capable of cultivating True Energy.”Quincy was suspicious of Blake’s unbelievable stories.Despite that, she dropped the topic and asked, “So, where to?”Standing on the district streets, James watched t
James covered his mouth and coughed. When he removed his hand, he saw that it was covered with blood.Tiny bugs could be seen crawling in his blood.Quincy’s face turned pale upon noticing them, and she exclaimed, “J-James, there are bugs in your blood…”James picked up some tissue and wiped his hands clean. He replied weakly, “This must be the Gu in my body. It’s the reason my body is deteriorating. I need to find out how to cultivate True Energy as soon as possible. Otherwise, the most I’ll have is three months before I’m completely paralyzed.”James was a doctor and knew his body’s condition very well.The Gu in his body had been laying eggs in his blood and multiplying in number.Soon, the Gu would cause him to be completely paralyzed and bedridden, unable to move a single muscle.His body would become home to countless Gus.“H-How should we go about this?” Quincy asked worriedly.“Don’t worry. I won’t die so soon.” James noticed Quincy’s anxious face, and his heart was wa
Quincy had not been home for a while, so there was no food in the kitchen. Moreover, she was not the type to cook.Therefore, she resorted to ordering takeout.James took out his phone, opened a map, and scrutinized it.After ordering food, Quincy turned around and peeped at James’ phone. She asked out of curiosity, “What are you looking at?”Quincy’s body leaned against James, and he could feel the residual warmth on her skin.The two looked incredibly intimate.James explained, “Ten years ago, I jumped into a river after Thea pulled me out of the inferno. My body drifted along the river, and I was washed up inside an underground cavern, where I found my medical book.”“So, that’s where your medical skills came from.” Quincy came to a realization.“Yeah.” James nodded and continued, “The cavern was huge. I was starving and hurriedly left after finding the medical book and some silver needles. My guess is there must be an Internal Martial Arts cultivation method in there. Howev
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