“Are you crazy?” Thea immediately grabbed James’ ear. “Youcef is at the Daeclon Mahayana Rank. Our son...”“True heroes rise in the face of adversity,” James interrupted. “If Jacopo truly claims to be the strongest in the myriad realms, he should accept any challenge. It’s his basic duty as the foremost powerhouse.“If he’s only after fame without the substance to back it up, then this challenge will serve as a punishment, teaching him the virtues of humility and restraint.”Thea released James’ ear, stunned by his words. It was clear that her husband was displeased with their son’s title as the strongest in the myriad realms.Reflecting on it, she realized that James had never declared himself the strongest, even when he dominated Xyndaros Genesis World and fought the Grand Patriarchs of various Orthodox factions in the Genesis World.He had never sought the empty title of the top powerhouse, even when he defied Tai Chi and fought against Zymurgy alone. Now, as the ruler of Halet
At this moment, Jaime was even more intrigued and astonished by James’ identity.Previously, he had only witnessed Yianni’s strength and methods, which were far beyond his own level to handle. Now it seemed that among these unfathomable seniors, James was the true leader and the absolute ruler.“Wow, so many beings have entered the arena!” James looked towards the large transparent formation. “These must be the elites who have emerged through various selections and eliminations from different realms, right?”Hearing this, Jaime snapped back to reality and replied, “Yes, these beings who have made it here are the rising stars of the myriad realms.“Even if they are eliminated in the Wyrth Selection, they won’t return to their original places. Instead, they will have better opportunities.”“Oh?” James asked with great interest, “Where will they go?”“The Wohrdaemon Tower,” Jaime said word by word. “That is also a path to ascend to the highest realm of the Great Historial Land.”He
“Jacopo, you came so quickly!”Jaime was slightly stunned. Then, he immediately rushed forward excitedly, hugging the handsome young being. He jumped up and down, thrilled like a happy child. With a yelp, Jaime was pulled by the ear by the handsome young being, his face contorting in pain.“Jacopo, it hurts!”“You little rascal,” the handsome being said sternly. “All the contestants for the Wyrth Selection have already entered the arena. Why are you still here messing around? What trouble are you up to now?”With his ear still being pulled, Jaime quickly waved his hand in surrender. “I-I participated, I really did!”As he spoke, he hurriedly handed over a shimmering token to the handsome being.Seeing this, the handsome being looked shocked. “The Marciais Token?”He snatched it, releasing Jaime, and began to inspect the token meticulously.“It’s real,” Jaime said nervously. “Jacopo, I truly earned the Marciais Token and secured a spot in the finals. I don’t need to enter the ar
James made sure no one saw him as he lightly snapped his fingers. In an instant, the formation surrounding them was reinforced with a thin layer of path source.On the other hand, intense light beams shot out of Youcef’s and Jacopo’s eyes and collided in the air.The impact of the collision generated a powerful air current that swept Jaime and his men away. The group of men slammed into the barrier of the formation behind them.Thea swiftly lifted her hand and cast a layer of Hongrome Aura over those men.“Won’t it be bad if those two young men start a fight here?” Thea looked at James.“Don’t worry.” James smiled faintly. “They won’t go all out here. Battles between top-level cultivators can simply be conducted in a mental dimension.”As he was saying that, Jacopo and Youcef had both gotten into a seated position. They rose in the air and moved close enough to have their palms placed against the other person’s palms.Then, both of them started spinning over one spot.Simultane
“Are you wondering why I’m doing this?” James asked expressionlessly.Yianni paused briefly before giving a slight nod.“If it were the old you, you would have focused on finding Waitara’s reincarnated Soremsia first after settling things in Zymurgy. You’d also deal with any remaining resistance all at once. Yet, you’re...”“Master, do you know what the Haleth Realm truly signifies?” James interrupted. “Do you know the differences between the Xanadu Realm and the Haleth Realm?”Yianni fell silent.“The Haleth Realm emerged from the Forty-Nine Daoisms created by the Nine Caeloros Gods of Nothingness,” James explained. “It’s a world inhabited by living beings and many other entities. The Haleth Realm differs from the Xanadu Realm in that it isn’t one-dimensional. Instead, it’s a colorful, multi-dimensional, extraordinary place.”James took a deep breath.“Whether beasts or plants, as long as they cultivate, they can learn the ways of the Path, assume human form, and amass more cul
A female voice rang out in the air.Simultaneously, a beam of Bohnwer Light shone down from the sky. A beautiful lady in a purple robe stepped out of the light.“Greetings to the Jorvath War King!”Inside the gigantic, transparent formation, the participants chanted in unison and knelt on the floor with their heads bowed.Following that, the guests and spectators in the audience formations stood up, placed one hand over their chests, and bowed slightly.They called aloud, “Greetings to the Jorvath War King!”“Wow! Adair sure has grown a lot,” James grinned. “She used to be a timid crybaby. Now, she’s become the greatly respected Jorvath War King!”Yianni smirked as he glanced at James. “She was one of your closest aides, after all. This also shows how highly regarded you are as the lord of the Haleth Realm.”James merely smiled at the remarks, which sounded a bit sarcastic to his ears.While everyone greeted her respectfully, Adair kept her gaze fixed on Zared.“Hahaha!” Zare
As soon as the man appeared, the crowd either knelt or bowed in unison once again.“Greetings to the Dravon War King!”The man was none other than Wyot Dalibor, the Dravon War King who ranked sixth among the Jademora Empire’s Thirteen Warriors.Wyot raised his hand in response to their greetings, casting Zared a sideways glance.Adair hurriedly said, “Dravon War King…”Wyot waved his hand dismissively.“The Mortal Emperor once said that all beings in our realm are equal. The people of the Jademora Empire have always treated the Mortal Emperor’s Daoisms and teachings as our lifelong mission. We don’t instigate fights. At the same time, we don’t avoid them either.”Wyot gestured to Zared.“We welcome everyone to our arena for battles.”Zared slapped his thigh and pointed to Wyot. “Mhm! That’s what a real hero from the Jademora Empire should be like. You’re generous and flexible, unlike some who betray their previous master after gaining power and influence for themselves.”Zare
Just then, Youcef coughed up a mouthful of blood and awoke from the mental battle.“The amount of murderous energy and his skills… How did you do that?”Thea and Yaretzi, who had been staring at the space where the young men were, widened their eyes.During mental battles, the person who was injured and regained consciousness first was the loser.It appeared Youcef, whose cultivation rank was higher than Jacopo’s by almost an entire rank, had lost. Moreover, it sounded like a clear-cut loss.Opposite Youcef, Jacopo slowly lifted his head. His hair swayed gently even though there was no wind.Blood oozed from the corner of Jacopo’s mouth. He had obviously sustained injuries as well during the mental battle, but he was in much better condition than Youcef.He said calmly, “The Marciais Path’s focus is on being quick to overwhelm your opponent. The murderous energy comes naturally when one learns to differentiate between good and evil.”Youcef was momentarily stunned as he had a d
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