After hearing that, Wyot fell silent.James circled him. “Let me draw a conclusion for you. Although you'll feel angry and upset, you'll eventually accept it.”Wyot’s face twitched before he raised his head and took a deep breath.“Actually, considering all the wrongdoings the Doom Race has committed across all realms, annihilating your race ten times over wouldn’t even be enough.“This is the real you.” James pointed at Wyot. “You can see the big picture and clearly distinguish between right and wrong. However, you're too caught up in your relationships.”Upon hearing that, Wyot was bewildered.“Let me tell you something else.” Enunciating each word, James said, “You’re scheming and decisive, as well as upright and rigid.“You’re also ambitious, but you're bound because you care too much about your race. You can see the big picture, yet you’d rather sacrifice yourself…”“You’re strategic but not headstrong. You kill people, but you hesitate. You’re soft-hearted and care too mu
“No!” Wyot exclaimed anxiously. “How can you act in person with your status? And it’s only the Doom Race. It's too…” James pointed at him helplessly before gesturing at Quattro, who was restrained. “Since you don’t want my help, I’ll stay behind the scenes. You can have him help you.”Upon hearing that, Wyot looked at Quattro and said helplessly, “He’s the Lord of the Dark World…”“You care too much about status and positions.” James’ expression darkened. “Can’t you put all of these concerns aside?“You’re Wyot. You’re the hope of the entire Doom Race. You’re the most courageous powerhouse they have. Or do you really want the Doom Race to be annihilated?”Wyot’s face twitched upon hearing that. Slowly, he clenched his fists.“Alright. I’ll listen to you.”Without another word, James raised his hand. Immediately, Quattro, still restrained, was dragged over.“Aren’t you the Lord of the Dark World? You have many beautiful women and loyal warriors under you, don’t you?”Awkwardly
Wyott slowly rose from the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood before approaching James again. This time, he didn’t kneel. Instead, he stood upright, a fire of determination in his eyes. He didn’t utter a single word.James patted him on the shoulder, nodding in satisfaction.“There’s something I must tell you.” James withdrew his hand and turned around with a sigh. “Yemima…”“James!” Wyott interrupted. “I don’t want to hear her name!”James turned, frowning. “This isn’t only about your dignity; it concerns the safety of the entire Doom Race and all realms.”Upon hearing that, Wyott raised his head, speechless.James then recounted everything that had happened to Yemima, including the fact that she was pregnant with the Reincarnation Soremsia of Waitara Path’s soul spirit and her true identity as a Shadowborn.Stunned, Wyott asked, “Does that mean she had long been possessed?”James shook his head. “I don’t understand it either. I don’t know if she was possessed first by
Then, Wyot suddenly asked, “How are you going to deal with the fraud?”“With Lesia and my friends around, I’m not worried about the realms.” James withdrew his hand and sighed. “The most important thing right now is whether or not you and the Doom Race can shoulder the responsibility.”Wyot frowned. “Let me know what I need to do.”Slowly turning around, James raised his head with his hands behind his back. “I’ll think about it after the Doom Race has been disciplined.”Wyot wanted to speak but couldn’t find the words.In Zvecha Temple in the Dark World’s Yin's Void, Goyo sat on a zafu exuding amethyst-gold light. He wore a purple robe and meditated with his eyes closed.In front of him, Gladwin and Quardion were anxious but silent.“Is that all?” Goyo asked after a while, without opening his eyes.Gladwin gritted his teeth and nodded. “Lord Goyo, we are done. Based on our investigation, it’s impossible for Jacopo to be Waitara’s Reincarnation Soremsia.”“Before coming to Yin’
Upon seeing that, the fake James became anxious.“Lord Goyo, it’s me. I'm the Yang governor. I have something to report.”With a heavy expression, Goyo, who was sitting on the zafu, said, “Bring him here.”Gladwin and Quardion, who acted as if they were facing a mortal enemy, turned around in astonishment.However, they couldn’t defy Goyo’s orders. They had no choice but to move aside.The fake James took the opportunity to crawl toward Goyo.“Greetings, Lord Goyo!”“Who told you to come here at this time?” Goyo suppressed his anger. “Did you forget what I said?”“Of course not.” The fake James quickly shook his head. “However, I was discovered by them. If I don’t flee, I will be chopped into pieces.”At that, Goyo was utterly stunned.“Who discovered you? Did the real James return?”The fake James raised his head. “No, it’s James’ second body. It’s Frona. She has returned to all realms.”At that, Goyo shuddered. He almost fell from the zafu.Frona had returned?She was J
Gladwin and Quardion were acutely aware of how violent Goyo could be. Provoking him now could lead to a fate worse than death; permanent eradication was a very real possibility.At this moment, the weakened imposter James struggled to his feet after numerous attempts."Lord Goyo, I apologize. Please give me another chance!"I've already established my authority in the Jademora Empire. I have my own group of believers, all of whom obey my orders. They believe in Waitara’s reincarnation. Even if the real James returned, nothing would change."No matter what, all the powerhouses above the Fifth Xaeclon Rank across all realms are under my control. With a single command, I can overthrow the Jademora Empire."I've returned at great risk to inform you that we should prepare immediately. Increase our forces and allow me to annihilate all realms and the Jademora Empire."The imposter James would have been better off staying silent. Goyo, still fuming, immediately grabbed him."You're use
On the side of the myriad realms, the Great Battle aimed at overthrowing James’ foundation was rapidly taking shape.One faction, driven behind the scenes by Lord Goyo and led by the Yang governor who had imposed James, amassed nearly all the elite forces of the myriad realms, including Maxine, Wayra, and Matias.Lord Goyo also contributed the accumulated power of the Yin’s Void since his arrival in the myriad realms. Their proclaimed mission was to eradicate demons and protect the myriad realms, calling themselves the Wraithen Army.On the other side, Lesia moved in the background, assembling all the Grand Patriarchs of the Great Historial Land, including the reawakened war kings and imperial marshals of the Jademora Empire.Although their available elite forces were limited, these were the top powerhouses of the myriad realms and extremely formidable. However, their strategy was not to attack but to withdraw their battle lines, recalling all the lords, guardians, and heavenly pat
The situation was clear. As the clan leader of the Doom Race, Wyot lacked any real authority. This was a blatant insult.“So, what now?” Quattro asked. “Should I immediately send the army to capture them, or eliminate them directly?”“No.” Wyot waved his hand at Quattro. “Matters of the Doom Race are mine to handle personally.”With that, he strode toward the main hall’s entrance.“Xovior, gather all the Doom Patrol. We have an important combat mission.”James narrowed his eyes slightly upon seeing Wyot storm out in anger.“Will he be able to go through with it?” Thea asked worriedly.“Mr. Caden...” Quattro began.“Go with him,” James interrupted. “If Wyot can’t do it, help him and eliminate them one by one.”Quattro hesitated. “Do I need to kill them all or just the ringleaders?”James looked at him as if he were an idiot. “You are the Lord of the Dark World. Do you need to ask me that?”Quattro was bewildered. He scratched his head and walked away dejectedly, still uncerta
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