After persuading Blake, everything that came next would be much easier.Quincy drove James back home to her house again.After returning home, James could not wait to continue reading the medical book.James completely immersed himself in its densely packed text.He did his best to understand the ancient words as he slowly went through them.Before he started, he had requested a notebook and pen from Quincy.Whenever he came across a term or text he could not understand, he’d make a note of it in the notebook. Later he turned on the computer and searched for their meaning online.James spent his whole day at Quincy’s home studying the contents of the medical book.“James, you should take a break. Here, have a glass of water.”Quincy walked over with a glass of warm water, took the medical book out of James’ hands, and placed it aside. With a look of concern, she said, “You’ve been reading for hours. Your body is still quite frail. You shouldn’t be overworking yourself.”After
Quincy’s nonchalant response made James’ embarrassment even more pronounced.“U-Um, could you get out of the bathroom first? I need to get dressed.”“Okay,” Quincy replied while her eyes peered at the bathtub as if she was trying to check something.After a glance, she turned and left the bathroom.James sighed in relief.Then, he got out of the bath and quickly got dressed. After putting on his clothes, he walked out.Quincy had already set the table for them.When he sat next to her, she passed him a set of utensils. James took them and started eating.Halfway through the meal, James' phone rang.He took it out and saw an unfamiliar number. After hesitating for a while, he denied the call.“Who was it? Why didn’t you answer it?”James simply put his phone back down and picked his utensils up again. “I didn’t recognize the number. It must have been one of those telemarketers.”Shortly after turning down the call, his phone rang again.It was the same number.This tim
Quincy drove as fast as she could.Soon, they arrived at the military hospital.The military hospital was not a public institution, so regular civilians were not permitted entry.It was only opened up to military personnel who were in need of treatment.Family members of military members were also eligible to be treated here.All those that were admitted to the hospital were from military backgrounds or had connections to the military.Many people gathered outside the inpatient ward, looking and pointing at the woman sitting precariously on the eight-floor window.“Isn’t that the new genius doctor from Cansington, Thea?”“What happened to her? Why is she trying to jump?”“It’s probably because of James.”“James?”“Yeah. She wasn’t aware of James’ identity in the past and divorced him. Shortly after, a crisis broke out in the Southern Plains. James donned his uniform once again during her birthday party and returned to help with the situation. That’s when she found out he was
They could not find words to refute him.Back then, James had provided them with assistance in secret whenever they ran into trouble, but how did they thank him? By mercilessly insulting him and assuming the worst of him.James' words also rendered Thea speechless.Her mind went blank for a few seconds. Then she went back to screaming hysterically at him, “I love you! I love you so much! I really do! James… Honey, I can’t live without you! My life is nothing without you in it. Please come back to me. I know I made a mistake! I’ll love and take care of you for the rest of my life. The Callahans will agree to it! Won’t we, Mom? Right, Grandpa?”“Yes, yes, of course!” Gladys nodded furiously.As long as Thea was safe, nothing else mattered. She was prepared to say anything for her sake.Lex stepped forward and looked at James frantically. “James, come back to us. The Callahans are sorry for mistreating you in the past. You’re a regular man now and you’re also unwell. We can support
Thea was wheeled back into the operating theatre to get her wounds closed back up.James waited in the corridor outside the theatre on a bench.His arms were propped on his knees, and his hands covered his face.He felt immense guilt toward Quincy.He walked aside, took out his phone, and texted her.[Have you left?]Quincy had already left the hospital and was sitting in her car absent-mindedly.Suddenly, she heard the chime of a text notification from her phone.She picked it up and saw James’ message. Her beautiful face was contorted in an expression of grief. Quincy knew that James still had feelings for Thea, and was unable to forget her despite the divorce.Still, she wanted to shoot her shot. It was better than regretting having not done anything.In the end, she still walked away with a broken heart.‘Everything was my fault,’ lamented Quincy.She wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and replied to the text. [Yeah, I left. I’m on the way home.]After sendi
He stood up, took the book, and uttered softly, “Thank you.”Quincy smiled. “I know you’ll miss this book, so I brought it over for you.”“Thanks….”James nodded lightly and looked at her apologetically. “I’m sorry…”Quincy’s pretty lips were curved in a smile as she waved off his apology, saying calmly, “It’s okay. It really is. I already told you that I’d respect whatever decision you make.”She let out a small sigh. “Thea has it pretty rough. The whole world turned against her after her face got burned. Even her own family despised her. Finally, everything was starting to look good for her, but she ended up getting poisoned. I wonder what will happen to her once the venom takes effect.”Quincy could understand both Thea and James’ situation.It was partly her fault for harboring selfish desires.James would not be on the fence if she had not interfered back then.“To be honest, I don’t want to continue this relationship with Thea anymore.”James looked down and said, “Empe
James scratched his head.That sounded like a terrible idea since he had no interest in political affairs.However, the King was a wise man, so the candidate he had in mind must be an esteemed individual.James was more than happy to pave the way for a wise leader.“Wealth?” James murmured pensively.The situation at the Southern Plains had just been quelled, and it would be difficult to accumulate enough wealth within a year.His only choice was to start from Cansington.“What did Gloom mean? The wealthy from the Capital, Oceanic Commerce, Five Provinces Business Alliance, and Infinite Commerce?”James pondered on his words once more.‘Is he suggesting that I use illegal means to acquire the wealth I need from these people?’James shook his head and dismissed his thoughts.He walked back into the ward with the medical book.“Honey…”As soon as he returned, Thea looked at him quizzically. “Who were you talking to outside?”“No one.”James did not explain himself.He plo
Blake scanned James’ body.“You look much better. Looks like your training has already borne fruit. Don’t forget your promise to teach me the cultivation method.”James said with a smile, “Of course. However, I’m still in the process of learning. After cultivating my True Energy, I’ll pass the method on to you.”“Did you also forget you owe me an antidote?.” Blake stretched out his hand.“Get me a pen and paper. I’ll write the formula for you. You can go grab the medicine yourself.”Blake immediately brought him a pen and paper.James wrote down the prescription for the medicine that would detoxify the poison and handed it to Blake.Blake took it and gave it a quick skim.Countless medicinal materials that he did not recognize were written on it. Since he could not make heads or tails of it, he simply put it away.James then spoke in a more serious tone, “I’ve got a mission for you.”Blake looked at him and asked, “Hmm? What is it?” James explained, “The Emperor has establi
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