James looked at Blake and waited for him to speak. Blake took a deep breath and said, “You’d never guess what was being researched in that lab in the mountains.” James’ curiosity was piqued. He asked, “What did you find?” Blake continued, “You know about Gu venom, don’t you? It’s one of the most venomous things in the world. It takes years, even centuries, to raise a Gu. Each Gu possesses deadly poison and unknown viruses. What’s most scary about them is the virus they carry.” “What are you trying to say?” With a grim expression, Blake said, “The research laboratory is conducting research on viruses.” “Viruses?!” James was stunned. “Have you ever heard of the Undead Warrior?” Blake asked. James shook his head. “No.” Blake explained, “By using viruses to change the cellular structure of the human body, the individual will gain immense strength. Not only that, he will lose his physical senses and become a ruthless and cold-blooded puppet warrior that only obeys commands
James nodded and got in the wheelchair. Then, they headed back. Looking at the USB drive in his hand, he was deep in contemplation. The Undead Warrior? His expression turned grim. Using viruses to change the cellular structure of a human body was not impossible. After all, he had used drugs to strengthen his body during training sessions before. However, viruses were much more terrifying than drugs. That was because he had experienced it beforehand. Soon, they arrived at the Callahans’ villa. Gladys was playing poker with her friends. Upon seeing James, she ordered, “James, go buy some groceries and prepare lunch. My friends will be having their meal with us here.” “Mrs. Hill, he’s the former Black Dragon! How could you order him to buy groceries?” One of the rich ladies was stunned. “This is nothing surprising.” Gladys smiled. “Even when he was the Black Dragon, he obeyed my every command.” “Impressive!” “You must be proud to have such a son-in-law.” The other
After Tiara left, James sat cross-legged on the floor and entered into a state of deep mediation to begin his cultivation. At the same time, in the Capital… At the Emperor’s Mansion… Wearing a grim expression, the Emperor sat on the sofa while gesturing the motion of a gun. Meanwhile, a middle-aged man was kneeling before him. He looked around forty years old and had an ordinary appearance apart from the scar on his face. It made him look hideous. “Tell me… What do you plan to do next?” the Emperor asked in a cold voice. Shivering in fear, the man kneeling before him said, “G-Give me another chance. Three days! In three days, I will find out who infiltrated the research laboratory and stole the research data. I will definitely bring the data back.” “Three days, Scar! If you can’t find the research data in three days, I’ll have your head. Remember, kill all who have seen the research data.” “U-Understood!” The man kneeling on the ground nodded profusely. The Emperor
Scar muttered. Then, he asked, “Is there anything suspicious about the woman pushing James’ wheelchair?” The henchman replied, “She went out in the morning. As we were all watching James closely, we didn’t follow her, but she was out for approximately three hours. By the time she got back, she has a basket of vegetables. She should have been out buying groceries.” “Three hours for grocery shopping?” Scar murmured. Then, he ordered, “From now on, watch the woman closely. I want you to keep tabs on her whereabouts.” “Scar, do you still suspect James?” “I don’t, but my boss does. You’re dismissed.” “Understood.” … James remained in the room the whole day. Even his meals were brought to him by Tiara. In the evening, Thea returned. After working the whole day, she was feeling fatigued, not to mention that her injuries had yet to recover. The moment she got home, she went upstairs. Looking at James, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed like a statue, she asked while
Since James was being closely watched by the Emperor’s men, he could only rely on Tiara to contact the others. He was worried that something would happen to her, so he reminded her to be on her guard. Tiara smiled sweetly. “It’s gonna be fine. They would have made a move against me a long time ago if they wanted to. Besides, I’m just someone you hired. They have no reason to target me.” “Anyway, be careful. The Emperor will surely act now that the research data has been stolen. He’ll be watching my every move closely, and possibly even yours.” “Don’t worry, I’ll be on my guard. I’ll call you if anything happens. Please leave the kitchen now. I have to do my dishes.” “Got it.” James turned to leave. However, he did not go upstairs but instead remain in the living room. After tidying up the kitchen, Tiara walked out with a trash bag. “I’ll be on my way, James.” “Alright, be careful!” Tiara smiled sweetly and left. James only headed upstairs after she was gone. Thea
Distraught, it took Tara a while to recollect herself. Then, she opened the car door to take a glimpse at what was going on. The moment the door opened, however, a man charged at her and covered her mouth. He forcibly dragged her into the black sedan. Before the taxi driver could react, the black sedan had left. He immediately called the police.The black sedan immediately headed toward the suburbs. In the car… Tiara’s mouth was covered, and she was pinned down in the backseat of the car. Her strength was limited, so she could not break free no matter how hard she tried. Nasir grabbed the plastic bag in her hand and rummaged through it. He found a document inside and he immediately opened it. Once he saw the content, his face turned pale. “Quick, return to the base. I need to find Scar immediately.” In the Callahans’ villa… James was sitting on the bed meditating. He looked at the time. It was already 10 p.m. Tiara had been out for two hours. A round trip to Medical
James was full of regret. When Blake gave him the research data to him in the morning, he knew that the Emperor would definitely make a move. Despite reminding Tiara to be on her guard, he never expected the Emperor would act so swiftly. In just a day, Tiara was abducted. If James had not asked her to head to Jay’s place for the information, this would not have happened in the first place. He silently sat on the sofa. Thea walked over to him. Seeing his grim expression, she sat beside him and grabbed his hand. “What’s wrong, honey? Are you not feeling well?” James shook his head. “It’s nothing.” He had no intention of telling Thea about his plans. At the same time, in the military region… After taking over Tiara’s abduction case and receiving all information regarding the incident, the military immediately began their investigation. They accessed the security feeds and learned that the black sedan had left the city. As there were no surveillance cameras outside the c
Upon hearing this, Blake froze. Then, he asked, “Why? Did something happen?” “Tiara was abducted. She should now be in the Emperor’s research laboratory. The military has mobilized. Should they fail, we will force our way in to save her and burn down the place while we’re at it.” James’ face was dark. All this while, the Emperor had been targeting him, but James remained passive. It was understandable if the Emperor targeted James, yet time and again, the Emperor made moves on the people around him. First, it was Thea. Now, it was Tiara. Tiara was a kind-hearted girl, and James had let her down once. If anything happened to her, he would feel remorseful for a lifetime. It was time to show the Emperor that he was no pushover. “Alright, I’ll be there in three hours.” Blake hung up the phone. James tossed his phone aside. He leaned on the sofa and covered his face. At the same time, in the military region… The Blithe King mobilized the army. Hundreds of helicopte
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