Excited, Lord Goyo's eyes went wide as he swiftly held up the black elixir. The elixir lacked any glimmer and was as unremarkable as a plain rock. It emitted a pungent scent and felt nothing like a typical elixir.Regardless, if the Path declared it edible, Lord Goyo would have to comply. He closed his eyes and popped the elixir into his mouth. The overwhelming scent surged into his brain, preventing him from swallowing."Swallow it," urged Jacopo."P-Please…" Lord Goyo's cheeks twitched. "G-Great Path, why does this elixir taste like… like goat manure?""You fool!" Jacopo cursed, "Do you dare compare my blessing to filth?"Dropping to his knees, Lord Goyo managed to gulp down the elixir, suppressing his utter disgust.Jacopo watched him retch, barely containing his laughter."Great Path…" Lord Goyo gagged. "The taste, it's…" He pinched his nose, retching even more. "It's awful!""That's enough." Jacopo waved him off. "Get to work. You don't have much time."Lord Goyo stood, s
Back in Great Historial Land, Lesia, Rebella, and Xezal were compiling all information from the Greater Realms. Following the recall of the Jademora Empire's Guardians, realm lords, and Heavenly Paths, the Greater Realms experienced a power vacuum.It was through this void that the fake James decimated the Tai Chi world with the elite beings he deceived. He took over countless sects and turned them into his subjects.Now, the fake James and his army were growing stronger. Together with Sky Bridge's forces, they were closing in on Forladtt Land.Forladtt Land's defenses could fend off anything below Daeclon Rank, but anything beyond that, they would struggle to hold off.More importantly, James took back Rebella's Yonderverse Tower. Without the Yonderverse Tower's grace, it was only a matter of time before the fake James' army took over Forladtt Land."Wayra and a Xaeclon Rank legion are battling the First War King and the First Xerion Dragon Army.""Makara and a Xurxo Daeclon Ran
Xzavion swung his hand, and a Tai Chi Diagram appeared in the air, but the Yin-Yang Fish was cleaved in two by a powerful, sacred radiation. The black Yin Fish was slowly tearing away from the Yang Fish.This was the original model of the Tai Chi World, but the beings inside barely sensed the impending catastrophe.Staring at the model, Lesia suddenly took a sharp breath. "The Master is making his move.""Is he cutting the Tai Chi World apart?" Rubella frowned. "Splitting it in half?""No." Xezal stared intently at the Tai Chi Diagram. "He's separating the Dark World from the Tai Chi World."Rubella was shocked. "Why?"Lesia and Xezal exchanged a look but said nothing. They knew the reason, but speaking it aloud wasn't an option.Then, Xzavion looked at the ladies. "The fake will find out about this very soon. If my deductions are correct, Lord Goyo's base of operations is in the Dark World. Does James intend to face Lord Goyo alone?""He doesn't need to deal with Lord Goyo him
Back in Chaos Temple, Nox was pouring a substantial amount of path source into the Zirconia Path Scroll, methodically dividing the Tai Chi World in two, separating the Yin Fish from the Yang Fish.Then, using Forty-Nine Daoisms as the foundation and his own Daoism as the core, he created forty-nine radiant Path Characters beside the Yin Fish—representing the Dark World.As the Path Characters revolved and shaped a halo, waves of sacred radiation erupted, forming a colorful, shimmering elliptical ball at the center.Colors shifted and morphed within the ball. Winds howled, and thunderstorms roared. Eventually, eighty-one elliptical balls were formed, spiraling swiftly within the gigantic ball.Within the eighty-one balls, three hundred and sixty-five smaller balls took shape, moving around slowly.Within the three hundred and sixty-five balls, a hundred times more balls formed, and within those, a thousand times more balls sprang to life, conjuring a sea of spheres.With James' Ho
James shook his head."Why don't I name it?" Thea suggested."Um..." James looked at Thea, perhaps a little miffed. "Darling, I...""Do you want a kid or not?" Thea puffed her cheeks and playfully threatened, "You did the job, and I get to name the thing. Isn't that a form of love?"Resigned, James asked, "What do you have in mind? I don't want anything that sounds stupid.""Jademora Empire," said Thea viciously.James almost screamed, "Thea, do we have to be so shameless? Okay, I am, but you don't have to learn that. It's not a good trait!""I want that name!" Thea gave James a withering look. "I like it!"James held down his dismay. "But I mean... this is something bigger than the Greater Realms.""And I want it to be called the Jademora Empire!" Thea interrupted. "Is it a yes or yes?" She gave him a look that said, 'If you say no, I'm going to cry!'James gave in. He swung the Xurraeus Hazeaf Brush at the Yin Fish, and a beam of brilliant sacred radiation shot into the spi
James fell silent."You're coming up with another cruel idea, aren't you?" Thea frowned. "Like when you exterminated the Doom Race once?""No," James replied after some consideration, lifting his head. "They'll be going into the River of Time with me to hold down the entrance so the past form can't escape.""With their current power level?" Thea was shocked.James narrowed his eyes. "I instructed Wyot to select a group of elites and elevate them to Daeclon Mahayanas. A magic circle has also been prepared, but...""But what?" Thea asked nervously."They might lose all their memories permanently, including those about themselves." A deep frown etched itself on James' forehead. "That is, if we fail to kill the past form of Wuia Reincarnation Soremsia."Thunderstruck by the explanation, Thea staggered backward. If that was true, the Doom Race elites who would guard the entrance to the River of Time would suffer a fate worse than death.No matter how powerful they were, they would f
Thea was on the brink of another fit of rage, but James waved his hand and grabbed Wyot. Seeing him, the furious Thea held her tongue despite wanting to say something.After a moment of stunned silence, Wyot quickly spoke, "James, the Dark World is shaking. I saw a beam of light sucking in countless living beings. What's happening?""They're moving," James replied calmly. "If you want, you and the Doom Race can relocate to the new world. It has more resources and space for you. It also contains the Path that will lead to Zymurgy."Wyot paused, then asked, "Is the Dark World disintegrating?"James took a deep breath. "Yes, and I might be the one causing it."A frown appeared on Wyot's forehead. "Is it because of the Wuia Reincarnation Soremsia?"James nodded again and turned to stare at Wyot.Wyot was taken aback by the dilemma in James's eyes. "James, is there a problem? You can tell me."James was about to speak, but Thea blurted out, "James…"Both James and Wyot turned to lo
James elaborated on the Leere Tribulation, explaining the threat posed by Waitara Path’s Reincarnation Soremsia. He also mentioned the existence of the past, present, and future forms of Waitara Path’s Reincarnation Soremsia. Wyot gasped and asked, “So, if we allow the Leere Tribulation to unfold, not only will our race, but all beings in the Greater Realms be sacrificed for his return. On top of that, we won’t have a chance of rebirth?” “Yes! Not only will all beings perish, but the Greater Realms will be utterly destroyed,” James nodded.“That’s horrifying, sheer madness! Isn’t he the Supreme Path? Could it be he…” James shook his head and replied solemnly, “There isn’t an absolute path one must follow. One’s fate and path should be decided by oneself.”“The Greater Realm and its beings emerged through natural evolution; it wasn’t anyone’s creation. The Waitara Path simply took advantage of the circumstances and seized control.”Wyot nodded, then fixed his gaze on James. “Th
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