Within the River of Time, lightning flashed incessantly, and the experiences of countless beings flowed without end. The River of Time was both a chronicle and a repository, collecting the memories, experiences, and pasts of all living creatures. For any being in the Greater Realms, this River held their history. Here, they could rediscover their pasts and seek out the people and events they longed for.In this vibrant expanse, innumerable radiant energies interspersed with dense, light-speed tadpoles streaked through like cosmic shuttles, perpetually racing backward. Fortunately, James had separated the Dark World, blocking it from the rest of the universe. Simultaneously, he transferred all inhabitants with his source path to the new world. Consequently, the River of Time was less violent, fundamentally severing the linkage to living beings’ experiences, memories, and pasts.Standing at the River of Time’s entrance, James finally felt satisfied as he observed the Supreme Confinemen
“We’re close friends, right? Don’t embarrass me like this. Once you’re far enough, I’ll give mine to you.”Just as James was about to speak, he felt something stuffed into his hand. The next moment, Wyot wrapped his arm around James’ neck, turned around, and laughed. “The Human Race is very civilized and has great poems. Do you have anything motivational to send us off into the battlefield?”James was momentarily stunned, but quickly shouted, “Under darkening clouds, the mountains rise high. A lonely outpost gazes at the distant sky. Through endless battles in the desert’s harsh lands, our goal is to achieve victory, with no retreat in our plan.”Hearing James’ poem, Wyot burst into laughter.“What a great poem, James! Then, you must defeat the Waitara Path no matter what. Don’t forget, there’s no retreat in our plan. Everyone will be waiting for your victory.”After he finished speaking, the Dooms’ powerhouses shouted in unison, “Our goal is to achieve victory with no retreat in
Beneath an azure sky, across a land shimmering with hues of purple and gold, rushing streams wove through rolling mountains and lush forests teeming with both demon and spirit beasts. In this vibrant world, countless men and women sat cross-legged, eyes closed, enveloped in a faint purple light radiating tranquility and peace.Meanwhile, James, accompanied by Thea and Quattro, embarked on a journey through the River of Time. As they traveled, they slipped into a different reality—one marked by an eerie silence, where an almost dreamlike stillness replaced the usual clamor of conflict. The world was devoid of battles, offering a stark and serene contrast to their previous surroundings.Thea exclaimed, “Such abundant Spiritual Providence.”Quattro looked at James and noted, “Their cultivation bases are quite high. They seem to be above the Daeclon Mahayana.”James nodded lightly. “The weakest are Emperors, and most are Path Emperors.”Thea asked in surprise, “They’re so strong? If t
With Xachary's order, over a hundred Path Emperors surrounded the couple. Before James and Thea could act, a tall woman in a black robe and veil appeared behind Xachary in a flash.Xachary commanded, “Why are you just standing there? Capture them…”Bang!A muffled thud interrupted Xachary, knocking him to the ground at James and Thea's feet.James and Thea exchanged resigned shrugs. Whether the man was truly Xachary, it seemed he was caught in a tragic situation.“Who dares to… uh?” Xachary scrambled to his feet and was about to voice his fury. However, he immediately swallowed his words upon seeing the black-robed woman standing where he had been moments before. Aghast, he quickly knelt before her.“These two don’t know our rules, Ms. Muthella. I was just…”Bang!Muthella kicked him aside, cutting him off. Then, she approached James and Thea, her gaze flicking between them. “Are you two a couple, siblings, or just friends?”James and Thea looked at each other and spoke in uni
Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, James slowly approached Xachary and asked, “Do you not recognize me?”Xachary frowned, his face full of confusion.James sighed dramatically. “It seems you’ve truly forgotten everything. Then, who is this Hetsema you mentioned?”Xachary, grasping at straws, responded with a near shout, “Sior Hetsema was the leader of the Three Great Protectors, the strongest existence! He…”Swoosh!A sudden whistle of the wind cut off Xachary’s words. A flash of purple Sword Light zipped past James’ ear, severing Xachary’s head. Scarlet blood gushed forth, and his headless body collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud.The whole event unfolded in an instant, too fast for them to react. James turned to see Muthella casually withdrawing her hand as if nothing had happened. The surrounding Path Emperors were silent, too frightened to even breathe.Muthella commanded, “You two, leave. This is not a place for you.”James frowned at her words.Thea, on t
The next moment, Muthella retreated thousands of steps into the void before stabilizing herself, blood spurting from her mouth.Across from her, the strange black light also retreated several steps, transforming into a cloaked figure in a black robe. However, his appearance remained concealed.The figure questioned, “Are you rebelling against the Waitara Path, Muthella?”Muthella retorted, “They’re not beings at the Ritual Rank. They took a wrong turn while trying to find someone.”The figure shouted coldly, “Even if they’re here to seek revenge, the past realm should show them hospitality. Do you make the rules here now, Muthella?”Muthella took a deep breath and said, “You were once a living being like them, Hetsema. Do you truly hate the Greater Realms’ living beings so much that you must insist on killing them?”Hetsema threw his head back and laughed chillingly. “The Greater Realms’ living beings? Who are you to bring them up before me? In this world, strength is all that ma
Just as Thea was about to speak to Hetsema, James stopped her.Judging by Hetsema’s current expression, he had already recognized James and Thea. However, his pained look grew even more intense.Hetsema’s life had been quite tragic, and his existence was an accident. James felt guilty towards Thea but couldn’t deny his son’s existence. After all, they were connected by blood. James bore significant responsibility for Hetsema ending up in such a state.After a while, Hetsema seemed unable to bear the pain any longer. His expression gradually shifted from pain to ferocity, and then to a sinister smile.“Since you’ve come to the past realm, you should look around. There are surprises beyond your imagination and things you long for.”“This is the true land of the Path! What’s the matter? You dare to come here but don’t dare to explore?”It was evident he was trying to provoke the couple and lure them into the past realm, making it easier for him to act. However, his tricks couldn’t d
“Take action!” Thea suddenly shouted, lifting her hand to release a burst of Hongrome Aura that instantly immobilized the stunned Muthella.James, snapping back to reality, immediately understood her intent. He spread his arms, and his Supreme Path Source erupted from his body, swiftly spreading throughout the expanse of the past realm.As the Supreme Path Source’s divine glow permeated the area, all the creatures, including beasts, spiritual beasts, and divine beasts, let out painful howls simultaneously.The next moment, they became ferocious, baring their teeth and charging wildly toward James and Thea.Seeing their aggressive attacks, James quickly pulled Thea behind him. With a thought, he summoned a Path Cauldron before him.The Path Cauldron rapidly expanded into the void, emitting immense suction force and sacred light beams, pulling in all the attacking creatures.Within moments, the past realm fell silent again.Hetsema suddenly turned his head and snarled fiercely at
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