Tobias lifted his leg once more and kicked Maxine with great force. She was once again sent flying toward the wall. The impact caused the wall to collapse, and she was buried under the rubble. However, as a martial artist, such an injury was not fatal to her. She crawled out of the rubble with great difficulty. At that moment, her hair was disheveled, and she was covered in blood all over her body. She knelt on the ground and did not dare utter a single word. Tobias took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. “James has been taken to the Western border by the Blithe family. Make your own amends. Don’t get the family involved.” Tobias grunted and left. After he left, Maxine collapsed to the floor. She tried to wipe off the blood trace on her lips. Then, her eyes brimmed with tears. They flowed down her cheeks. One could hear the stifled sound of her sobbing from outside.After a while, she stood up and dragged her injured body to a chair. Sitting on the chair, sh
Maxine nibbled her lips. She wanted Tobias to save James. However, she did not dare voice her opinion. After all, Tobias was adamant about not compromising as it would mean forsaking the prestige of the family. Having been provoked by the Blithes, Tobias had now decided to make an enemy of them. His entering into a closed-door meditation was a sign of that. He planned to make a move against the Blithes at the martial art conference. Maxine sat in the courtyard alone. After some time, she got up and left. “Hold it right there.”Before she could leave, Bobby and a few youngsters from the Cadens walked over to her and blocked her path. Maxine lowered her head and said, “Bobby…” “Shut your damn mouth.” Bobby’s face darkened. Then, he grabbed her by the hair and slapped her across the face. Smack! The sound was clear and crisp. Maxine, however, remained silent. Bobby rebuked her, “Look at the trouble you’ve created for the Cadens. Why did you fool around with James when
Before Maxine boarded the plane, she called Thea and narrated the chain of events. She told her the whole truth─ starting from James going to Mount White, and how Madelyn framed her for something she did not do. Upon hearing this, Thea’s face darkened. “I’m at the departure lounge and will soon head to Cansington. Once I arrive, we can discuss how best to save James.” “Got it.” Thea hung up the phone. Then, she sat on the ground and contemplated. She had heard from the Blithe King that the Blithes were about to enter a marriage alliance with the Cadens. She also knew that the Blithe family was so strong that even the Cadens were fearful of them. After a brief moment of thinking, she pulled her phone out and called Thomas. “I’m sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service.” Thea frowned before she remembered that Thomas had told her not to call this number anymore. “What should I do?” She was anxious. Thea stood and hurriedly left the military region without
“And how many second-rank and first-rank martial artists do you have?” Maxine asked. Thea replied, “I have thirty-six second-ranks and seventy-two first-ranks.” Since James was in mortal peril, Thea told Maxine everything about the God-King Palace. She believed that Maxine was better at devising plans than her. At that moment, she was at a loss. She only knew that she had to rely on Maxine to save James. “Whew!” Maxine took a deep breath and said, “That’s more than enough.” Although she did not know how powerful the Blithes were, she could guess from her grandfather’s dread that they were comparable to the Cadens. Not only that, the Blithe family had someone who could stand against Tobias. “But you said that even Tobias is fearful of the Blithes, and he’s a seventh-rank martial artist. If they intervene, our fourth-rank men stand no chance against them.” Thea was doubtful. Maxine was lost in contemplation. Meanwhile, Cynthia looked at both of them. They fell silent. Aft
Just the appearance alone would not be sufficient. They still needed the Cadens’ signature method─the Thirteen Heavenly Swords. Though Maxine had never read the Thirteen Heavenly Swords’ cultivation method or sword techniques, she had memorized the moves after seeing Tobias practicing them. Now, they had to come up with a contingency plan so that they could prevent the Blithes from making a move on them at critical moments. Besides, time was running out. They had at most two days. Within two days, Thea had to make it look like the real thing. Thea thought long and hard about it. This was the only way to save James. If Maxine could even sacrifice her life to save James, how could she give up so easily? She nodded her head firmly. “I’ll do my best.” “Mhm, you should summon your men from the God-King Palace. I’m afraid you won’t make it in time.” “Got it.” … While Maxine headed to Cansington to discuss matters with Thea, James was brought to the Western Border. The W
As his acupuncture point was struck, he was immobilized. Though he tried bursting the acupuncture point open, he could not no matter how hard he tried. “Damn it!” A vein popped out in his neck as he cursed. “Burst through!” He forcibly gathered True Energy to make a breakthrough at the sealed acupuncture point. Bang! The sound of an explosion could be heard inside his body. James was sent flying several meters into the air. Then, he collapsed on the ground and vomited a mouthful of blood. However, he could not move. Enduring the excruciating pain, he got up from the ground and scanned his surroundings. It was a dark and damp dungeon. He was imprisoned inside a cell with an iron door. Outside, the dim light allowed him to see what was around him. It turned out that there were many others imprisoned in the dungeon. He walked over to the iron door, but it was locked. James pulled at the lock forcefully. Crack! The sound reverberated throughout the silent dungeo
“Who are you? Why are you imprisoned here?” James asked as he approached the elderly man whose limbs were chained. He scrutinized him from head to toe. The bearded man’s hair was white and disheveled, and it seemed that he had not had a shower in years. The moment James approached him, he could smell a nasty stench. Looking at the chains on the elderly man, James tried pulling at them. He wanted to break them, but the chains were solid. No matter how hard he tried, he could not break them. “With how weak you are, you might as well give it up.” The elderly man sat on the ground. The moment his body moved, the sound of chains could be heard. He said lazily, “This is made of quartz steel. You can’t break them.” James sat down and looked at the elderly man before him. “Who are you? Why are you imprisoned in the Blithe family’s dungeon?” “Answer my question first.” The man glanced at James. After a brief moment of hesitation, James said, “I’m the commander-in-chief of the Black
With a weary look on his face, the elderly man sighed, “I won’t live for much longer anyway. There’s no point in leaving this place where I’ve been imprisoned for decades.” James was stunned. To think that this man had been imprisoned here for decades… He took a seat too. The elderly man looked at James. Wearing a calm and composed look on his face, he asked, “Who are you? Where do you come from?” James looked at the man and told him honestly, “I’m a Caden, one of the Ancient Four.” “Oh, a Caden?” Stunned, the man stared at James. After a few seconds, he asked once more, “Who’s Bennett Caden to you?” James momentarily froze before shaking his head, “I’ve never heard of him.” “You don’t know about Bennett despite being a Caden?” “To be honest with you, there was an infighting among the Cadens thirty years ago, and my grandfather, Thomas Caden, was expelled from the family. Since I’m a descendant of Thomas, I don’t know much about the Cadens’ affairs.” “I see…” After
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