James heard the siren.He knew that the police were coming.However, he did not want everyone to learn about the things that had happened today.Thea was just an ordinary woman and had already endured enough abuse.James did not want the police to get involved because the news would spread, and chaos would break out in the city. Although Thea was alright, it would definitely spark rumors if word got out.She had been the center of gossip for too long. James did not want the matter to cause her any more trouble.Thus, he phoned the Blithe King.After the call, he returned to the office and sat on the sofa, waiting for a reply.Meanwhile, dozens of security guards gathered at the door.Their faces were beaded with sweat and they wielded electric batons, afraid to enter the office room.Inside the office, Hank’s lifeless body was lying in a pool of blood on the ground. The Blithe King was in a meeting when he received the call from James. He had heard of James’ temperament and
The Blithe King’s subordinates immediately went to make arrangements.Afterward, he instructed again, “Take all the surveillance camera footage within Ella Corporation. Comfort the families of those who James maimed, and give them whatever they need, whether it’s treatment or compensation. Detain all the security guards who saw James here today and get them to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Everything they saw today must be taken to their graves. Otherwise, I’ll ensure they’ll be held accountable if any word of what happened today gets out.“Also, announce to the public that it was a joint exercise between the military and police forces.”The Blithe King made quick arrangements to take care of the matter.As for the deceased Hank, he had sent someone to investigate his identity but later found that he was from the Wilsons, one of The Great Four of Cansington.He sent personnel to inform the Wilsons personally, telling the family that he admired Hank and had recruited him for sec
James came back to his senses after a momentary daze.“You were unconscious when I arrived. I called the police and then the manager got arrested.”James was worried that Thea would be traumatized by what had happened, so he calmly explained and comforted her.Thea was extremely relieved.She was glad she had read plenty of books and could use the knowledge to detect danger in advance.Otherwise, she could not imagine the consequences had she not realized it.“Let’s go eat,” James urged Thea.She nodded her head obediently.James had already finished preparing the meal while Thea was asleep.The Callahans who went out had back just in time for dinner.They made a trip to the supermarket, and when they entered the house, they were discussing the joint exercise between the military and police forces.“Tsk, tsk! The scene was so grand. There were dozens of cars and it was extremely imposing!” Gladys exclaimed as she remembered the scene with lingering fear.“Thea, don’t tell y
Now, he simply wanted to stay by Thea’s side and enjoy a leisurely life.“Mom, we can make plans for it next time. Didn’t David mention that he wanted to buy a car? Why don’t we use the money to buy him the car first? Plus, if I want to open a clinic, I’ve saved a little over the years, which should be enough.”A bright smile broke out on David’s face, and he hurriedly persuaded, “Mom, James is right. Let’s get a new car first! A luxurious car! It has to be at least a million dollars to look good when we’re out in it!”Immediately, instead of trash, David started calling him James because the latter spoke out for him.James nodded. “Yeah, I won’t be needing the money. By the way, Thea seems to be very interested in fashion design. Why don’t we start a clothing company instead of a clinic? The Trade City Center will be looking for foreign investments. I can rent an office building as the company headquarters for cheap through some connections.”“You’re spouting nonsense. I heard th
Lex had taken out 20% of the family shares and offered it to Benjamin’s family.He also ordered that Howard give up his position as the executive chairman and that Benjamin’s family must forgive him.Thea had to be invited back. Otherwise, Howard would be kicked out of the Callahans.Therefore, he prepared gifts and showed up at Thea’s house again.This time, not many people accompanied him. Only Howard’s direct family, Jolie, Tommy, and Megan came with him.All four of them held gifts in their hands.Howard gently knocked on the door.Thea’s family was chatting over dinner.“David, go open the door,” Gladys ordered.“Okay.”David put down his utensils and headed to open the door. Seeing that it was Howard’s family, he immediately welcomed them with a smile. “Uncle, what brings you here? Please come on in.”David was highly disappointed that Gladys had refused to return to the Callahans.He was about to be unemployed and jobless. His family was going to starve without sup
“Mom, I’m begging you. Don’t be angry with them, okay?” Alyssa pleaded. Her bags, dresses, and cosmetics depended on their family shares.Howard said with a smile, “Gladys, let’s let bygones be bygones. Dad is being very generous this time, giving twenty percent of the shares at once!”The shares slightly tempted Gladys.Twenty percent of shares was a lot of money. When the old man passed away, it would be worth hundreds of millions in assets.‘My useless husband, Benjamin, would never be able to make that much money even if he worked his whole life.’However, she wanted to cry just thinking back on the treatment and suffering she had endured, and Benjamin’s position in the Callahans.She recalled how the Callahans took the credit from James and even insulted their family yesterday.She remembered how Lex expelled them from the Callahans in the morning.It made her furious.Since they had already decided not to return, they would keep it that way.They would just be ridicul
David did not dare to say a word after being yelled at.His hatred toward James secretly brewed in his heart.‘Mom wasn’t like this in the past.‘She would lower her head and beg the Callahans for the money. Now, she doesn’t bat an eye even when the money is sent right to her door.‘Everything changed because of James,’ thought David.The visit from Howard’s family had completely ruined the family dinner.After dinner, the family sat on the sofa and watched the replay of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony while James cleaned the dishes in the kitchen.David approached Thea and whispered, “Thea, you have to persuade Mom. It’s all money. Do you know what twenty percent of the family shares means? On top of that, Grandpa is giving you back the position of executive chairman. Do you know how much authority you'd have? Aren’t you aware of how much money our uncle took in secret as the executive chairman these past few years? Tommy doesn’t even work but drives a car worth more than
Benjamin took it and glanced at Gladys. Then, he stood up and went to the balcony to smoke.James was also not really bothered. He took a deep puff and exhaled the smoke through his nose.“Since you want to fight for some benefits, you might as well get a little more. Trust me, Mom. When they come back again, you should directly ask for half of the Callahans’ shares. You can go back if they agree, and if they don’t, then you don’t go back,” James said indifferently.“What…what kind of nonsense is that? Do you know how big the Callahans’ family business is? Do you even know how much fifty percent of the family shares is?” David rebuked.“James, don’t add to the mess,” Thea scolded.Unexpectedly, Gladys straightened her back and agreed, “I think what James said makes perfect sense! They’ll have to give fifty percent to persuade me. After all, I don’t really care to go back. I’ll only consider if they’re going to offer fifty percent. That will ensure that we have the final say in the
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