James knew that Madelyn did not intend to kill him but only wanted to use the soldiers to threaten him.“Of course, I’ll keep my word.” Madelyn smiled and whispered to the four middle-aged men beside her, “Don’t go all out on him. We can’t kill him.”The Four Guardians nodded.Immediately, one of them stepped forward.He raised his arms, and a powerful force surrounded him, causing the fallen leaves around him to flutter in the air.A lot of fallen leaves gathered and rotated together into an energy ball.He stared at James and said, “Are you ready, James?”James closed his eyes. He concentrated on the Invincible Body Siddhi recorded in the medical book.James knew that he could not sustain four blows from the Four Guardians, but for the sake of the Blithe Army’s soldiers, he had to.He circulated his energy and channeled it throughout the meridians of his body.James’ complexion showed slight changes, turning slightly bronzy.“Hmm?” Seeing the changes in James’ complexion,
“Ugh!” James spat out a mouthful of blood.Then, his body flew more than ten meters back before crashing to the ground.“James!” Maxine rushed over.As soon as James fell to the ground, he got up and sat in a lotus position, circulating his energy and suppressing the Blood Energy in his body.Seeing that James was able to get up, Maxine sighed in relief. She quickly reminded him, “James, forget it. They’re not using their full strength against you. He only used about seventy percent. You can’t take a blow of full strength from them.”James waved his hand. “I have to take it, even if I can’t. I brought these people here and must bring them back safely.”He then looked at Madelyn in the distance and asked, “Can I heal for a while?”“Sure,” Madelyn replied.At the same time, she carefully observed James. She was wondering how James could withstand the attacks of the Four Guardians. The four of them were grandmasters of the third rank.James sat in a lotus position with his eyes c
“You…” Maxine was furious.“Now!” Madelyn ordered.The Four Guardians acted swiftly.Before Maxine could react, they had tapped her acupoints and sealed her True Energy, rendering her paralyzed.Madelyn smirked and said, “Maxine, you should know that Mr. Gabriel hated people getting in the way of his plans. He doesn't want the Cadens to get help from anyone.”Maxine could not move her body. She glared at Madelyn and asked, “Isn’t he your teacher? Why are you calling him Mr. Gabriel?”“Hehe,” Madelyn giggled. She did not explain herself and simply waved to the Four Guardians beside her.The four nodded and quickly left.Madelyn slowly walked toward Maxine. Maxine could not circulate her energy as her acupoints were sealed. Madelyn lifted Maxine's chin and said with a smile, “What a beautiful woman. If I were a man, I would love to be with a woman like you. Hehe…”Then, she walked toward James.James had suffered severe injuries and was still recovering. His injuries were h
On the mountain, the campfires were still burning.Two naked figures were lying on the ground.The man was on the bottom while the woman was lying on top of him. Both had no clothes on, and their positions were incredibly intimate.Maxine could feel James’ lips against her cheek, and her face blushed red. She wanted to stand up but could not move a muscle.James was unable to move as well. He could only keep embracing Maxine. He could feel the warmth of Maxine’s body.Both of them were embarrassed by the situation and remained silent.A sense of awkwardness filled the atmosphere.Time passed by slowly.The two stayed in the same pose for three hours.After three hours, Maxine realized she could move and quickly jumped off James. Then, she picked up her clothes and covered her body.Her clothes were ripped and could not be worn anymore. She could only use the scraps to cover herself slightly for the time being.James got up and wanted to put his clothes on. However, he found
With the current situation, James was unsure of what to do. After sobbing for a while, Maxine calmed down. She wore a perplexed expression as she sat pensively.“What are you thinking about?” Seeing that she was in deep thought, James' curiosity was piqued.“It’s kind of weird,” Maxine murmured.“Huh?” James was puzzled.Maxine said softly, “Grandpa knew that Madelyn would appear in Mount White. At first, he asked me not to interfere because he knew that she wouldn’t kill you. He knew your life would not be in danger, but eventually, he allowed me to come to look for you.”James looked at Maxine and asked, “What’s weird about that? Didn’t you say he asked you to bring me the martial art manuals?”“I’m afraid that was just an excuse.” Maxine sighed.She knew Tobias very well.Although he had no intention of fighting for hegemony, he was meticulous. He would always think through things thoroughly.She explained, “Grandpa knows about Madelyn being Mr. Gabriel’s disciple and als
On the outside, she had infinite glory. However, in reality, she had no status in the family and was simply a tool to be used.James asked, “Then, what should we do now?”Maxine sighed. “I’m afraid Grandpa sent me to protect you because he knew you didn’t fully trust the Cadens. He wanted to use me to make you feel welcomed among the Cadens. That’s why he allowed me to come hoping that something would happen between us. At the same time, he’ll stay in contact with the Blithes. Even if Madelyn spreads the pictures, he’ll still try to make the marriage happen. And, if it doesn’t happen, he’ll think of something to cause a grievance between the Blithes and Mr. Gabriel.”James listened carefully.Although these were just Maxine’s guesses, they made complete sense.“Don't worry. I’ll take things one step at a time.” Maxine hugged her knees and propped her chin on them, speaking softly.After thinking for a while, she felt that her situation was not too bad.At least she was still val
Maxine was deep in thought while James was sewing her clothes. Amid her thoughts, she failed to notice James turning around.James had already been staring at her for a while before she regained her senses.James swallowed his saliva and said, “I-I’m done.”Maxine immediately took the clothes and quickly turned around, exposing her smooth back to James.The sight of her butt immediately caught James' attention.It was incredibly voluminous.He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his lustful desires.Maxine quickly got dressed.After James calmed down, he picked up his clothes and inspected them. They could still be worn if he mended them.Then, he began to sew them together.In no time at all, James was also dressed.After getting dressed, the two sat around the fire silently. It was an unusual atmosphere because neither of them spoke.James roasted the hare that the soldiers had given him earlier.He occasionally glanced at Maxine, who was sitting opposite him. D
The night was long, and time passed by slowly.James took out the martial art manuals brought by Maxine and began to read them. Tobias had copied them from the Cadens’ library for him. There were three sets of martial techniques in total.The first one was called Flurry Steps; The second was Dominating Fist; The third was Cyclone Punch.James began to read the manuals attentively.Maxine opened her eyes when she realized James had not spoken for some time. She saw him reading the manuals and asked, “Which manuals did Grandpa give you?”James returned to his senses and said, “I only briefly went through them. There are three martial art techniques. One is Flurry Steps, another Dominating Fist, and the last Cyclone Punch.”After hearing the names, Maxine nodded and said, “Not bad. The Cadens’ ancestors directly handed these three martial art manuals down. Each technique was potent back in its prime. I’ve also heard that Flurry Steps is extremely powerful. If you master it, you’ll
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