In that instant, an electrifying surge coursed through the mysterious space where Rebella stood.Suddenly, a goddess materialized amid a burst of purple-gold light. She wore a snow-white robe and a matching veil that concealed her face, yet the aura of purple and gold that enveloped her, combined with her graceful demeanor, rendered her divine and mesmerizing.“Chancellor?” Rebella, paralyzed by shock, rose from the void.“I, Xezal Dalibo, pay my respects to Emperor Caden!” The enigmatic goddess knelt in the void, her white robes billowing, showing profound reverence.With a swift crack, a divine whip materialized from the void, lashing Xezal and sending her sprawling. Rebella gasped, covering her mouth as a grotesque wound marred Xezal’s back.Xezal slowly rose but was promptly struck down again by the relentless whip. Another harsh crack echoed as a fresh crimson wound appeared on her body.“Chancellor!” Rebella cried out, panic gripping her voice.As she tried to rush forward
With his hands behind his back, the handsome man stared intently at the bloodied Xezal. “I wish I could kill you with one stroke!”Despite the excruciating pain, Xezal struggled to get up several times but couldn’t manage it.Snapping out of her daze, Rebella supported Xezal once again, choking back tears. “Even if you are the true master, even if you can decide life and death with a word, shouldn’t you at least let people die knowing why?“Xezal has rendered great service to the Jademora Empire. Without her, the empire wouldn’t dominate the myriad realms, nor would there be today’s peace and prosperity!”She glared at the man angrily.“During the Great Battle, she used her wisdom to secure victory for the empire and defended the myriad realms, allowing you to confront formidable enemies in Zymurgy without distraction.“Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard. Why do you treat her this way the moment you return?”James narrowed his eyes as he saw Rebella holding Xezal tig
Rebella was completely baffled. At that moment, she felt unworthy of even being a listener in the presence of these two brilliant minds. The complexity and the schemes at play were overwhelming, sending tingles through her scalp.Xezal remained silent, responding to everything with silence.With a muffled sound, James grabbed Xezal’s collar and pulled her up.“Is it Silver, Yegor, Lady Herodias, or someone else?” Xezal remained silent despite James’ murderous look.Standing nearby, Rebella was extremely nervous, fearing that James might kill Xezal in a fit of anger.At that moment, a mysterious spatial fluctuation occurred again. In the next instant, Thea appeared.She reached out and grabbed James’ wrist. “There is more than one person who is devotedly loyal to you and capable of causing trouble and getting things done.“For those smart people, you can’t stop them if they are willing to speak. If they are not, killing them won’t help.”Upon hearing this, James furrowed his b
“‘Wyot is a worthless man,’” Yemima sneered with anger. “‘The dignified leader of the Doom Race follows your every word without a trace of manly spirit or pride. He is entirely unfit to lead the race.’”“So!” Xezal finally spoke. “You’re pregnant with another man’s child, and Wyot doesn’t know.”“Hahahaha!” Yemima suddenly burst into maniacal laughter. “The child in my belly is no ordinary child. Even compared to James’ two Hongrome Children, his status and position are far superior.”At these words, Xezal, James, and Thea displayed strange expressions.At that moment, Yemima moved away from James, Xezal, and Thea, laughing angrily in a nearly threatening manner.“Do you know who the child in my belly is? He is the reincarnation of Waitara Path.“I have re-conceived the Supreme Path, so when this child is born, I will be the Mother of the Supreme Path.“By then, whether it is the Jademora Empire, the myriad realms, or Emperor Caden, all will kneel at my feet and submit.”Saying
Suddenly, Yemima grotesquely distorted, writhing in extreme agony as if suffering endless torment. Her earlier laughter turned into hysterical screams.Witnessing this, James extended his hand, channeling a continuous stream of dense and holy path source into the light orb. The orb buzzed sharply, lifted into the air, and began spinning rapidly counterclockwise.Inside, Yemima’s face rapidly shifted between her own, a fox’s, and an unfamiliar woman’s, growing increasingly vicious and cruel.“She’s absorbing your path source,” Thea exclaimed in shock. “What’s happening?”James realized this too and tried to retract his hand, but an unseen force held it in place.Seeing this, Thea immediately sent two streams of sacred Hongrome Aura into the light orb. With a loud explosion, the orb containing Yemima was blasted away. At that moment, James quickly withdrew his hand, only to find a dark swastika symbol marked on his palm.“Are you okay?” Thea asked with concern.James stared at the
James and Thea stared intently at the sealed energy ball hovering in the air.Meanwhile, Xezal and Rebella wore blank expressions as they stared in the same direction, as if petrified.After a moment, James grasped the sealed energy ball and took a deep breath.“You wanted to save her but ended up helping that wench,” Thea said, her dissatisfaction evident.James lowered his head and sighed. “I just wanted to know why.”“Fine. If that’s what you say…” Thea turned and looked him in the eye. “Is the guilt eating away at you, then? Do you feel sorry for her?”James remained silent.Thea fixed her gaze on him. A few seconds later, she extended her hand.“...Huh?” James was confused.“Give it to me,” Thea said coldly. “Let me handle it if you meant every word you said.”James paused briefly. “We need to put this inside the Caeloros Supreme Scepter. We can’t leave it unattended in the Haleth Realm…”“Give me the Caeloros Supreme Scepter too, then.” Thea cut him off. “Power-wise, I
Rebella stared at James, her eyes dazed. “I… I’m so confused!” “It’s alright,” James chuckled. “Just follow my instructions. You’ll have to take some risks, but eventually, you’ll understand why I’ve asked you to do these things.” Rebella blinked. “Um… What about Truett and the other War Kings?” “Keep this from the War Kings for now,” James continued. “As for Truett, he’s not the right person for the Grand Steward’s position if he can’t see through a simple trick like this.” Rebella sighed and lowered her gaze. “I guess I’m the only fool in the group who doesn’t have the slightest clue!” “No.” Xezal turned her eyes to Rebella. “There’s also Wyot and Clayton.” Rebella was struck speechless. James clasped his hands behind his back. “You two will need enough power and skills to complete your upcoming missions.” He lifted one hand and cast two beams of path source, shining with sacred light, into Xezal’s and Rebella’s bodies. The two ladies shuddered slightly before a
“You're missing the point here. Anyway, let me teach you a few tricks first. Otherwise, he'll keep calling me the bad guy.”Xezal grabbed Rebella's arm and pulled her along. The two of them headed toward a corner where the path source’s concentration was the highest.Meanwhile, Lesia stood at the peak of a mountain within the Great Historial Land’s Forbidden Bloodshade. Her long hair swayed slightly in the breeze.Behind her, a man wearing a white robe with white hair waited silently and patiently for her to speak.“Are you done talking?” Lesia finally broke the silence.The white-haired man gave a slight nod. “Yes.”“An impostor.” Lesia snickered. “Of all people, he decided to impersonate my master? Isn't he just asking to be caught?”“Uh…” The man was unsure how to respond.“Why do you think Master has tolerated the impostor’s actions?” Lesia asked.The white-haired man shook his head. “James always has his reasons for doing things a certain way. Sometimes, even I can’t…”“
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