James' main self of Path flickered and materialized behind the bound Waitara Graphic holding his three children.Inside the graphic, Jacopo, Winnie, and Noel sat cross-legged with their eyes closed, as if entirely unconscious.Just as James was about to test the reality, he was abruptly interrupted by two purple-gold shadows speeding out of the void."What are you here for?" James shouted.Instantly, the three cross-legged figures snapped their eyes open, emitting a strange, blood-red light."Mr. Caden..." Quattro barely got a word out before the three past forms shot out from the Waitara Graphic with lightning speed.Boom!With a loud explosion, Quattro was pierced by Jacopo’s past form before he could react. Blood spurted out as his eyes widened, and he exploded instantly, killed in seconds.James knew things were going badly. He raised his hand to seize Quattro’s soul as it burst from the explosion before Jacopo’s past form could react.On the other side, Winnie and Noel’s
“This is getting more interesting with two main selves having independent consciousness,” Wynton laughed sinisterly. “Even so, you must stay here today.”“We’ve been tricked,” Frona warned James. “Waitara Path’s past forms have concealed their true strength. The real threat is those three in the void.”Staring directly at Wynton ahead, Xeme James squinted slightly. “Steady your Cultivation Heart. It seems I must overturn the table.”Without another word, Frona transformed into an ethereal holy light and merged into James.Seeing this, the disheveled Wynton laughed maniacally again. “So, Frona has become your Cultivation Heart. You really are using that pretty face of yours to the fullest.”As he spoke, his body shook. His once-tattered and bloodied form erupted with a dense Waltraud Power.In an instant, Wynton’s power surged to its limit, and his hair turned crimson.Fixing his gaze on James, he smiled eerily and pointed to the void. A vast wave of Waltraud Power shot towards t
“The Righteous Path of Nothingness, the Haleth Xeme, the Forty-Nine Daoisms, the Cultivation Heart of the main self.Suppressing all myriad realms, the sword shattering the heavens, the Lord of Haleth, reigning over all directions."James’ divine and majestic voice echoed from the void, enduring and compelling everyone to worship.Immediately, the enormous four-sided formation began to rotate slowly. It transformed from a square to a circle. Gradually, forty-nine radiant sacred cauldrons appeared on it. As the rotation of the circular formation sped up, the cauldrons emitted boundless holy light, enveloping the entire formation.Under the spread of these forty-nine beams of holy light, the half-bodied Wynton erupted in fury.“Do you think you are worthy of playing with my Forty-Nine Daoisms?”“No matter what formation you use, I am the embodiment of the Forty-Nine Daoisms. I am the sole lord of Haleth Realm.”As his roar faded, Wynton, shrouded in the forty-nine beams of holy li
With Lyla’s current strength as a Path Emperor, she couldn't even save herself.James didn't waste words with her. With a wave of his hand, he sent her into Frona’s Cultivation Heart space. Then, James turned to Wynton, who had yet to make a move."Now that you've revealed your true form, how do you plan to die?""With this broken formation of yours?" Wynton laughed sinisterly. "Do you think this can withstand a full-scale battle between us?"James didn’t respond. Instead, he waved his hand, and a divine sword with a golden glow appeared in his grasp."The Wuia Demon-Slayer Sword?" Wynton frowned."Yes," James nodded. "Let’s see you die by your own sword.""Haha!" Wynton laughed again. "You know this is my sword. Do you think you can control it?"He raised two fingers and shouted, "Return!"With a burst of Waltraud Power from his fingertips, the Demon-Slayer Sword in James’ hand began to tremble.James scoffed, not bothering with more words. He raised his hand and slashed wit
Boom! Boom! Boom!Amid the continuous thunderous roars, James and Wynton fought fiercely within the formation for what felt like billions of rounds. Their unmatched Supernatural Power and swift movements left them evenly matched.The formation, inlaid with the Forty-Nine Daoism Cauldrons, trembled violently but held its ground. However, the River of Time was repeatedly shattered into countless segments by the relentless shockwaves.Within the formation, the past forms of living beings were obliterated amid terrified wails, and countless energy tadpoles recording time were swiftly devoured by the shockwaves.“Supreme Path Command!”A sudden roar echoed as the Waltraud Power radiated from Wynton’s entire body, emitting countless purple ‘Path’ characters that rapidly encircled James and spun swiftly.In the next moment, each character transformed into an illusory figure, launching a fierce attack on James from all directions.Facing this onslaught, James spun around, unleashing a d
With a thunderous bang, the strike he unleashed was rebounded by two light bands, causing him to stagger back several steps.He sensed extreme danger behind him just as he was about to cast another Supernatural Power. In the instant he turned around, three sharp light bands pierced through his body.His body trembled. Another three light bands pierced him from behind before he could react, emerging from his chest and quickly connecting with the formation in front.“You... ah!”Wynton started to struggle, but three more light bands shot out from his left, piercing through his shoulder and rushing toward the right side of the formation.In an instant, nine light bands imprisoned Wynton within the formation, rendering him completely immobile.The Waltraud Power and the Spiritual Providence rapidly leaked from Wynton’s body, and his strength visibly declined.“No, impossible!” Wynton roared in fury. “Just a formation can’t trap me!”As he struggled violently, the numerous formation
At this moment, tears streamed down Zella’s face as she felt heartbroken. She had originally thought her brother was simply Waitara's past form. However, she uncovered a significant secret after examining James’ space and Cultivation Heart.In the past forms collected by James, Thea, and Quattro from the River of Time, there were beings from all races of the myriad realms—even the lowest ones—but the Yaneiri Clan was conspicuously absent. This realization struck Zella suddenly, prompting her to seek confirmation from James.Seeing Wynton’s reaction seemed to confirm their speculation.At this moment, Frona’s voice echoed in James’ mind.“Can she really persuade him?”“I don’t know, but it’s a glimmer of hope,” James replied through voice transmission.“Zella is the most perceptive and wise among living beings, second only to Xezal,” Frona sighed. “But Wynton is wiser than Xezal, playing on emotions...”“No matter what, we have to try,” James interrupted. “Wynton is the only clue
“Your brother is wavering. Waitara's treachery is on the brink of collapse.”As the words left his lips, Wynton's howls on the other end of the light band grew louder, morphing into inhuman screams.Zella clung to James' arm, her heart lodged in her throat.Wynton’s entire body became enveloped by the rampant leak of Waltraud Power and Spiritual Providence, rendering his face unrecognizable.“James, please help him. I beg you. My brother isn't inherently bad. He's just overly ambitious and competitive, so...”James shook his head, looking helpless. Wynton had to save himself. All James could do was spare his life temporarily after defeating him.After a long while, the rampant Waltraud Power and Spiritual Providence around Wynton subsided, revealing his body and face once more. He looked entirely different—his face pale, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and his once red hair now white. Though still bound by the nine light bands, he suddenly seemed to have aged countl
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