“How can you not celebrate this without some liquor?”Yianni raised his hand and sent two bottles of Chaos Absinthe in Jacopo and Youcef’s direction.The two of them each took a bottle, toasted to each other, and then tilted their heads back to down the liquor.“It’s interesting watching those two.” Yianni chuckled. “If the two of us were born in the same era or if we had met earlier, would we be like them too?”James grinned. “If that were the case, I would have finished all of the Chaos Absinthe you stashed up in the Ying World.”Yianni laughed heartily at that.Meanwhile, chaos reigned where Zared and his disciples were.After entering the battleground, these men did not hold back, overpowering almost all of their opponents.What they did after defeating their opponents infuriated the spectators.Zared and his disciples mercilessly beat and mutilated their opponents even after they had admitted defeat. Male cultivators were subjected to insufferable humiliation before being
Yianni’s brows twitched. “Youcef and Jacopo will do, right?”“They’re not the right people either.” James shook his head. “Their men are mostly at the Seventh Xaeclon Rank. The Jademora Empire’s reputation might be tarnished if we send men of the Daeclon Rank to fight them.”Yianni shot to his feet. “What do we do then? Are we going to stand by and let them kill...”“We can’t let them do that, of course.” Jacopo materialized near them and said calmly, “There’s no way we’ll let a man like him stain the Jademora Empire’s reputation.”He raised his hand and sent a ball of murderous energy into the mass of Hongrome Aura released by Thea earlier. A few seconds later, Jaime was pulled out from the mass of Hongrome Aura.“Jacopo, I almost suffocated in there...”“Stop. Let me do the talking first.” Jacopo narrowed his eyes. “I have a mission for you. Exterminate those bad guys on stage and bring me Zared’s head.”Jaime lifted his head. “Who’s Zared?”“Just kill the guy who babbles the
“Did Jacopo somehow realize it’s us?”James received Thea’s voice transmission just then.“Judging from his expressions, he probably noticed something but is still doubtful.” James chuckled as he transmitted his voice.“I can see he’s calmer and more sensible now. The longer he stays silent about it, the more we have to work on keeping our identities concealed. It’s for his own good as well.”Thea rolled her eyes.As a mother, it was unbearably painful for Thea to stand in front of her son, whom she had not seen for a long time, and pretend to be a stranger.She reckoned any mother would feel the same as she did.At the same time, Thea understood that she and James had come here not just to test their friends’ abilities.More importantly, they aimed to eliminate Waitara’s Soremsia and his helpers to prevent the Leere Tribulation.What they were doing was extremely dangerous. They couldn’t risk getting their kids involved and putting their lives in jeopardy.Meanwhile, a blood
Meanwhile, Jaime raised the shiny sword in his hand.“This sword is really sharp! I think it can cut through just about anything.”He swung the sword horizontally with little force. Instantly, a fine beam of sword light was generated and cast forward.There were sounds of liquid spraying as another four of Zared’s disciples had their throats slashed by the beam of sword light. They dropped heavily onto the floor, lifeless.The rest of Zared’s men standing around Jaime trembled uncontrollably, instinctively holding their weapons up and inching backward.“You… You!” Zared pointed at Jaime and yelled furiously, “Who are you? What are you trying to do?”Then, he shot a glare at Wyot and Adair, who had been levitating in the same spot all this while.“Is this how you do things in the Jademora Empire?“The rules of the Wyrth Selection clearly state that cultivators above the Ninth Xaeclon Rank are not allowed to join the event. How do you explain this, then?Zared pointed at Jaime o
As they watched what was happening on the stage, James and the others smiled and nodded approvingly.“The boy has a sharper tongue compared to his dad,” James transmitted his voice to Thea.“So, he was the child Xitlaly gave birth to in the Great Historial Land!” Thea exclaimed. “He’s grown so much! He’s already a capable young man now.”“Well, you’ve played an important role in making this happen.” James chuckled. “He’s a lot like his dad, and I can see potential in him. Do you want to take him as your student? Or should I do it?”“That depends on whether he can cut off Zared’s head first,” Thea replied through a voice transmission. “I’m still looking for a successor to receive my Hongrome Aura.”James asked, “Why don’t you teach it to our daughters?”“Zuriyin and Lyall are the only Hongrome Children among our kids.” Thea snorted. “I’m looking for the right person.”James was rendered speechless by her response.“Why bother telling him all that, young man?” Jacopo shouted alou
Adair swallowed the second half of her sentence when she met Jaime’s unwavering gaze.Gently pushing the shocked Adair aside, Jaime pointed at Zared again. “In the Jademora Empire, we despise those who rely on connections. Here, your strength is everything. My actions today are not to show off but to claim your ignorant and shameless head.”After making his declaration, Jaime turned and bowed deeply to Wyot, who hovered in the void above them. He then knelt and said, “As the victor of the Wyrth Selection, I have a request. I hope you will grant it, Dravon War King.”Adair watched in panic, her heart racing as if she knew Jaime’s intentions.Wyot, observing from the void, frowned slightly.“The victor of each world’s Wyrth Selection indeed has the right to make a special request. However, it must be supported by a token, not mere words.”Jaime swiftly summoned the Marciais Token and tossed it into the void.Wyot caught it, scrutinized it for a moment, then nodded and asked, “What
Wyot's voice echoed from the void. “The Jademora Empire has always respected strength. Since you’ve come to our territory and made bold statements, you should at least make it up to us.”His words, filled with menace and hostility, cast a heavy silence over the assembly.Zared’s face darkened as he slowly clenched his fist. “The Jademora Empire surely wouldn’t cheat and outnumber me, right?”Adair intervened, “The situation doesn’t call for it yet. However, I can’t guarantee that won’t happen if you don’t accept the challenge.”With her words, tens of thousands of troops from the Xerion Dragon Army charged forward and surrounded Zared.Zared’s heart pounded with fear but he kept it hidden. In a flash, he appeared before Jamie and said, “Alright, kid. I’ll accept your challenge. However, let’s be clear. It should be a fair fight. Life and death will be up to fate. Since you proposed it, you can’t blame me for the consequences.”Jaime stood up and beckoned to Zared.Enraged, Zared
Instantly, a transparent energy surged directly towards the leading sword among the wave of Sword Lights. The next moment, the Sword Lights, trapped by the Waltraud Power, began spinning rapidly, emitting a buzzing sound.Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!A burst of whistling noise followed as the Sword Lights broke free from the restraints of the Waltraud Power. They instantly shattered Zared’s defensive light shield and pierced through his body.Boom!With a loud bang, Zared’s body shield exploded, and eighty-one terrifying blood holes appeared on his body in an instant.Puff!Zared spat out a mouthful of blood and raised his head, a look of shock plastered across his face.“No, this is impossible. A kid can’t have defeated me. How can a mere kid at the Eighth Xaeclon Rank…”Puff!Before he could finish, he trembled violently once more. Behind him, Jaime had appeared, piercing the back of his head with a sword, the tip emerging from his throat.The entire scene fell silent, and every
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