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
Seeing Thea nearly roaring, James slowly closed his eyes. His wife was much smarter than he had imagined. However, he couldn't understand why she didn't see that this move was one of forced helplessness if she was so clever.“Jamie, you are terrifying!” Thea choked out. “Especially after you seized the position of the Supreme Path. The more I look at you, the less I understand you and your actions.“In the past, your decisiveness in killing was directed at enemies. Now, why are you targeting the innocent living beings of the myriad realms—even your life-and-death brothers?“Is it just to test them, to deify yourself? I fear it is not that simple.“Can you please tell me what you really want? Don’t make me worry about you, alright?”James slowly opened his eyes and looked at Thea, her eyes red with tears. He sighed lightly.“Speak up!” Thea stamped her foot and demanded, “If you don’t, I-I’ll cry in front of you.”James was stunned for a moment.The next second, Thea sat on the
“It’s his Historial Daoism.” James glanced at Thea and sighed. “You all believe I am the Mortal Emperor of the myriad realms and that they are my foundation. Actually, this is fundamentally wrong.“Although I integrated Tai Chi World and derived the Spiritual Providence, more than half of that providence was neither enjoyed by the living beings nor utilized by me. Instead, it was offered to the Historial Daoism of Waitara Path.“In simple terms, it was intercepted by the three Reincarnation Soremsia hidden within the myriad realms.”Upon hearing James’s words, Thea couldn't help but gasp. She realized her anger towards James and her inability to accept his actions against the living beings and his brothers stemmed from a cognitive misunderstanding.She still hadn’t shifted her understanding of the essence of the myriad realms’ ownership. She believed that as long as the living beings of the Haleth Realm revered James, he was the master of the realms and naturally had the duty to pr
“No, it’s not just her.” James pointed at Thea. “You too.”Thea was momentarily startled but then seemed to understand. She nodded with a helpless smile.Emptying and destroying the myriad realms, causing the Spiritual Providence to temporarily vanish, was the true way to cut off the source of the Reincarnated Soremsia of Waitara Path. It was the genuine method to suppress the Leere Tribulation.James’ seemingly cruel and ruthless plan was actually a form of salvation for the unaware living beings of the myriad realms. If the tribulation were to erupt, they wouldn’t even have the chance to reincarnate.At that moment, the previously quiet temple entrance erupted into a commotion.“Wyot Dalibor, get out here! How dare you misuse the Clan Leader Order? Are you trying to incite rebellion?”“This is outrageous! We just settled back into Doom Realm, and he’s already flaunting his authority?”“Wyot wouldn’t do that. It must be important if he’s summoning us.”“I trust the clan leader
The Dooms were both anxious and enraged upon seeing the elite armies of the Dark World arrayed and ready. This was the ancestral territory of the Doom Race, and having another army flaunt their power here was an extreme insult and provocation to the dignity of the Dooms.Under normal circumstances, they could easily annihilate the encircling forces in the blink of an eye. However, they dared not act rashly due to Thea’s earlier strike, which had repelled them.When James and Thea, who had changed their appearances, emerged together, the senior authorities of the Doom Race, who had been suppressing their anger, erupted in outrage.“Does anyone recognize these two?”“Who are they? They don’t seem to be from our race.”“Strangers can come and go freely in Chaos Temple? This is absurd!”“Outrageous! Do they think we’re weak just because we’ve been exiled?”“It must be that pig’s doing again. What is the Lord of the Dark World? I’ve killed at least thirty or fifty of those so-called
What Thea did not expect was for Halston to continue raising the divine sword and proceed upward as if nothing was amiss.The senior authorities and nobles of the Doom Race behind him seemed emboldened, acting as if they had a protective shield.One step, two steps, three steps...Just as Halston was about to cross the sword light set up by Thea, the light on the third step suddenly flashed and split to both sides, instantly revealing countless dense Hongrome Sword Lights.Halston abruptly halted, sensing the murderous aura and terror emanating from the sword lights. The powerhouses of the Doom Race behind him also stopped in their tracks, paralyzed with fear.“I’ll say it again!” Halston glared angrily at Thea and James. “I am Halston Dalibor, the Right Great Elder of the Doom Race...”Before he could finish, Thea flicked her finger, and the Hongrome Sword Light on the third step instantly transformed into a giant palm that slapped his face hard. With a dull thud, Halston was kn
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