“P-Prove it…! Hold me tight in your arms!.”James took a deep breath of resignation and wrapped his strong arms around Thea.Thea nestled comfortably into his arms and nuzzled her face into his chest. The two spent the night in this position as it passed silently.The next morning…Thea stirred from her slumber relatively early in the morning.As soon as she woke up, she could sense a warm hand clasping her breast. Her face turned hot and her senses were immediately slapped wide awake. She sheepishly tried to move away, but was trapped in James’ tight embrace. As she found herself unable to move or escape her predicament, she could only stare at the ceiling in a bewildered daze.Soon after, James also woke up.Feeling the sensation of something in his hand, he reflexively gave it a firm squeeze.“Ah…”He heard a surprised gasp from beside him.“What are you doing, James? That hurts.”James eyes immediately snapped open when he realized the situation he was in. In his flus
Thea realized that Celestial, Longevity, and other large groups' declaration about leaving the industry caused a series of chain reactions that in turn affected the Callahans’ company, Eternality. Thea and James did not linger a second longer and left posthaste.Soon, they arrived at Callahans’ villa.It was early in the morning, but almost all Callahans’ family members were gathered in the villa. The air was thick with worry and uncertainty.Thea and James hurriedly walked over to them.The Callahans quickly grasped at their lifeline.“Thea, you’re finally back!”“Thea, the Callahans need you to take charge and save us from this situation.”The Callahans stepped forward and began bombarding Thea with their desperate pleas and demands.Meanwhile, James was completely ignored.Thea asked, “Grandpa, is it true that Celestial, Longevity, and other major groups have announced their withdrawal from Cansington and the pharmaceutical industry? Did you call me me because the Callaha
After thinking about it for a while, Thea said, “Don’t worry about it for the time being. Eternality should continue its operations as usual. I doubt Centennial Corporation will cause a storm big enough to overthrow all of us in Cansington.”James looked at Thea in surprise. Thea had definitely grown leaps and bounds. Compared to before, she was much more decisive and showed a firm resolve.Suddenly, Lex’s phone rang forebodingly.He answered the phone, and his wrinkled face turned ashen.Thea grasped at his sleeve in concern. “What happened, grandpa?”“Things have escalated on Medical Street.”“What?!” Thea’s face hardened.“What exactly has happened?” she asked after giving a moment to Lex to compose himself.Lex took a deep breath and explained, “Universal Hospital has stirred up trouble again. They’re kicking clinics and hospitals out of Medical Street. They proposed matches with well-known clinics and hospitals, and the loser would have to close down. Those who rejected
“There’s been a change of plans, Thea. I’m not going to Medical Street anymore.”James suddenly turned to Thea.“Huh?”Thea was blindsided by his sudden announcement and asked, “Why not?”James vaguely replied, “I’ve got some other things to do. Pull the car over.”The car stopped immediately.James opened the door and quickly got out of the car.Thea followed him out, saying, “Then I won’t go there either. I’ll come with you.”She knew that James had called Maxine and had come up with a plan to handle the Centennial’s head-on attacks.She felt her heart pang bitterly.She was James’ wife, but James did not even bother discussing what to do with her. Instead, he called another woman for help. It made her chest squirm painfully.“You need to head to Medical Street and assess the situation. You won’t be of help to me in my affairs.”“Alright…” Thea yielded.Thea was painfully aware that despite everything, she was still incapable of helping him in a lot of aspects and was de
“Okay.” Scarlett nodded obediently.Then, she asked, “By the way, have you found Quincy? I’m swamped with the company’s affairs. If she doesn’t come back to head the overall situation, I’m afraid it might be too much for me to handle alone.”Scarlett had no confidence that she could handle the situation properly.Business was not her strong suit, and it was starting to be too much for her to manage.Hearing this, James knit his brows as a complicated expression flickered over his face.After a momentary silence, he replied, “I’ll try my best to find her.”Thea was the only clue he had to find Quincy.If he was correct, Thea knew Quincy’s whereabouts but refused to tell him because she was worried about him looking at another woman.“Are there any other things you need me to handle? If not, I’ll go ahead and hold the meeting first.”“No, it’s fine. You may leave.” James waved her away.Suddenly, he remembered something and stopped her. “Wait! Don’t hold the meeting just yet. I
The unexpected call exasperated Jay.He had toiled relentlessly for decades and used his money to build an underground intelligence network.Yet now, he was using it to help James run errands without even seeing a single penny.“I’ll update you tomorrow,” Jay replied reluctantly.“Tomorrow’s too late. I’ll give you half a day,” James demanded coldly.Jay grimaced and contemplated for a moment. Investigating a company’s employees would not be difficult. It was not too hard to complete it in half a day.“I’ll do my best to give you a result by tonight.“James, it costs money if I’m to inquire about information. Every piece of information is bought with money…”“Are you asking me for money?”“Throw me a bone, won’t you? It’s starting to be hard for me to maintain operations.”“Fine. Put it on my tab for now and will settle it at a later date.” James hung up the phone.Scarlett waited until James hung up the phone. Then, she asked, “What do we do now, James?”James tented his h
Jonathan sat on the chair, looking at Thea. He met her harsh words with a smile. “I was chased out the last time, but I’ve returned with better medical skills. I lost to James at the medical conference and now I’m back for round two. Without a doubt, I am one of the best medical doctors in the world. Thus, who better than me to prove that Goryeon medicine is superior?”Jonathan declared proudly.“Shut up, you show-off!”“Jonathan, do you know no shame? Get lost. You’re not welcome in Medical Street, nor are you welcome in Sol.”“How dare a loser act so arrogant?!!”“Get out of here before James shows up! Otherwise, you’ll lose whatever shred of dignity you have left!”Many people hurled curses and verbal abuse at him.Even onlookers got caught up in the commotion and started to shout at him.Jonathan, however, remained unflappable.James was his most significant threat. Defeating James would be equivalent to beating every doctor in Medical Street.He knew that James had med
Madelyn did not feel threatened by James.She would have killed him the moment she arrived in Cansington if not for the Candens' declaration that they were protecting James and would make enemies of anyone who harmed him.In order to deal with James and ensure that their plans were executed smoothly, she sought the help of a disciple from the Medical Valley.In terms of medical skills, the Medical Valley was second to none.However, they had always operated in secrecy and not many outsiders knew of their existence. James would never win against the Medical Valley disciple.“Okay, you’re dismissed.” Madelyn waved her attendant away.“Alright.”The young man nodded respectfully and left the room.Medical Street.In front of Century Hospital.A large crowd had gathered in front of the hospital.Doctors from Medical Street, onlookers, and even media reporters were present to broadcast the event.Jonathan and his group were not in a hurry.They patiently waited for James to a
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