Both James and Blake felt that it was a fair trade.Blake had tried for decades to obtain a cultivation method to become a grandmaster but to no avail.“James, I’ll give you all my wealth in exchange for the cultivation method.” Blake stood up and looked at James ecstatically. “Alright, deal.” James smiled brightly.He took out a notebook he had written in long ago and handed it to Blake, saying, “I’ve had it ready all along.”Blake took the notebook and opened it, quickly scanning through the text. Indeed, there was a cultivation method jotted down in the book.Blake’s hands trembled with excitement. It had been twenty years. He finally acquired a cultivation method after twenty years of hard work.At last, he could avenge his family. He wanted to scream to release his pent-up emotions.“You got the cultivation method. So, the money?”“I’ll transfer the money to you from my overseas account right away. As for the remainder of the treasures, we’ll retrieve them bit by bit. Gi
After bidding farewell, Blake hurried off.James picked his phone up to call Thea. He wanted to confirm Quincy’s arrival.As soon as he raised his phone, Thea called.He answered the phone.“Honey, are you coming home today?”“No. I’m going to Cynthia’s place since my medical book is there. I have to practice the Invincible Body Siddhi technique.”“I’ll come to you, then.”Thea did not say anything more and hung up the phone.James wanted to ask about Quincy, but Thea had already ended the call. He decided to wait till they met at Cynthia’s house to ask about it.He left the company and went straight to Cynthia’s house.When he arrived, he found Thea chatting with Cynthia. Thea stood up upon seeing James. She pulled him close and said, “Honey, I’ve decided to train in the military region for a while.”James frowned and said, “Didn’t I tell you not to? You won’t be able to endure the training.”“I can do it,” Thea said with resolution.“Fine.”James thought for a while a
James was relieved to have Quincy back in the company.With both Quincy and Scarlett around, the company could operate smoothly. After explaining the overall situation, James went back to his room.Meanwhile, in a particular villa in Cansington…Madelyn's residence in Cansington.She had seen Thea today and was surprised to learn that Thea possessed a significant amount of True Energy that was even higher than hers.Madelyn could not comprehend how an ordinary person could become a grandmaster of the third rank in such a short period.She leaned back on the sofa and pensively propped her chin on her slender arms. Suddenly, a young man walked toward her.The man was in his early twenties with flowy shoulder-length hair. He was dressed in a buttoned shirt and had a distinctive temperament.“You’re here?”Madelyn returned to her senses and looked at the young man beside her.The young man sat down, crossed his legs, and looked at her. “Madelyn, sinc
“Alright.”Madelyn hung up the phone. Then, she started thinking about possible reasons why James was getting in contact with Blake at this time.Blake was the founder of a killer organization. Although he was strong, he was nothing in front of a grandmaster.The night passed by silently.The next morning. James woke up early.In the living room of Cynthia’s villa.A few people gathered.Quincy said, “James, I already called Scarlett last night to fire the moles. I’ll head to the company and use our company’s funds to try and talk to a few of the small factories threatened by Centennial.”“Mhm.” James nodded. “Be careful, and don’t turn off your phone. I’ll have someone tracking you, so call immediately if anything happens.”“Alright. I’ll head out.” Quincy bid farewell and left the villa.Thea looked at James and asked, “Honey, are you going to the military region?”“Yeah. Let’s go.”James stood up and looked at Cynthia and Tiara, saying, “I won’t be in Cansington for so
James realized he had lost his composure and sat down again, asking, “Blithe King, is this news confirmed?”The Blithe King replied, “Of course, it’s true. Although I’m of a collateral lineage, this news has spread throughout our entire family. I also heard the Blithes are planning to reveal themselves to the world. I’m telling you this because you’re from the Cadens and are also acquainted with Maxine.”“Huff!” James sighed.He never expected the Cadens to have a marriage with the Blithes, and the Blithes’ background surprised him even more.The Blithe King looked at James. “James…” James noticed his hesitant expression and said, “Go ahead.”“Although I’m from the Blithes, I’m not qualified to cultivate True Energy. I’m old and don’t expect to master Internal Martial Arts, but I have a son who’s turning eighteen this year. Since you’re from the Cadens and have cultivated True Energy… Could you possibly give him a few pointers?”The Blithe King had never asked anyone for anythi
These rules were the reason martial arts had died down.However, it was also a good thing for society. It would be difficult to manage a country if everyone practiced martial arts.The Blithe King opened his heart to James, sharing about his wife’s incident.James listened attentively to him.Soon, Blake arrived.In the military region, dozens of helicopters were ready in an open field.James looked at Blake and asked, “So, where are your treasures, Blake?”Blake replied with a smile, “It’s in a natural cavern in Mount White. I spent a lot of effort to move everything there.”James nodded and looked at the Blithe King with a smile. “Blithe King, I need one more favor from you.”“With our relationship, you can just tell me, and I’ll do my best to help.”James said, “Thea wants to undergo military training for some time. Could you arrange for that?”“Thea?”The Blithe King turned to Thea in disbelief.Thea had delicate and fair skin, and she looked incredibly fragile. The
Mount White was within a mountain range in Sol. It was a natural forest with no residents nearby.At an open field in Mount White...One after another, more than a dozen helicopters landed.James was the first to get off the helicopter.Blake followed closely behind him.Daniel and the soldiers accompanying him also alighted.James scanned the surrounding environment.Mountains completely surrounded them. At a glance, there were densely packed trees and steep mountain peaks. There was no end to the view. James could not help questioning, “So, Mr. Blake, where exactly did you hide them?”“You’re being too formal, James. You should stick with calling me Blake. You make our relationship sound so distant,” Blake replied humbly. He felt unworthy of being addressed with such high regard since he was more or less like a subordinate.Blake pointed to the mountain range ahead and said, “It’s under that mountain.”He paused for a moment and continued, “Back then, I had hidden all this
Tobias had confidence in the Cadens’ influence.Since he had made a statement to warn the forces, he believed no one would harm James.He knew what James was doing but did not want to interfere or provide help.Helping James would be tantamount to helping Mr. Lee, and others would think he had picked a side.However, he could not take a stand before the martial art conference.His actions would influence the whole situation, and all forces would quickly pick their sides. This was not something he wanted to happen.“Will there really be no danger?” Maxine frowned. “I’ve met Madelyn a few times. Although she’s young, she’s a scheming girl who resorts to cunning means. Moreover, she’s the one who’s been secretly making suggestions to Mr. Gabriel. It might’ve been her plan to use James’ hands to kill the Emperor so that she could stir up the situation. After accomplishing her goal, James will no longer be useful to her, and she might take unexpected actions.”“What’s wrong? Are you
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