The woman in the green robe bowed and said, “Xzavion caused a great disturbance in Jorvahn Temple. Then, Emperor Caden appeared and punished the entire Doom Race, forcing them back to the Dark World.”The holy and mysterious goddess furrowed her delicate eyebrows slightly. “Including me?”“It wasn’t mentioned,” the woman quickly raised her head. “However, Mr. Wyot insists on resigning from all imperial duties to lead the Dooms back to the Dark World.”The goddess took a deep breath, then calmly said, “Understood. You may go now. Stand guard outside and let no one in.”The woman bowed her head and immediately withdrew.As the palace doors closed, the goddess’ eyes flashed, and she spoke slowly. “Since you’re here, come out.”As soon as she finished speaking, Xzavion appeared as a Bohnwer Light flashed within the palace. Facing the holy and mysterious goddess, he remained silent, locking eyes with her.After a long moment, the goddess slowly closed her eyes. “I don’t want to retur
In the inner courtyard of Jorvahn Temple, the Chaos Absinthe that the impostor James had used to entertain the real James and his companions was nearly consumed after several rounds of drinks and dishes.The mutual probing and polite exchanges were winding down. However, the members of the Jademora Empire were not in high spirits due to the absence of Wyot and Xzavion. Even with the return of ‘Emperor Caden,’ they spoke much less than usual.After another round of toasts, the disguised James smiled and asked, “James, now that you’ve become an unbeatable force across the Greater Realms, what do you plan to do next?”At these words, everyone turned to look at the impostor James. James’ question was the one they most wanted to ask.“Unbeatable across the Greater Realms? That’s an exaggeration.” The impostor James gave a bitter smile as he shook his head. “This secret return is to prepare you all for the upcoming tribulation.”Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, each showing
Rebella froze momentarily before standing up, nodding, and motioning for James and the others to follow.While cupping his hands in a gesture of respect towards the impostor, James discreetly left a subtle trace of his path source in a hidden corner. He then led a few gods to follow Rebella’s lead.Meanwhile, the impostor James raised his wine glass, toasting the gods and war kings present, and continued the conviviality. However, astute observers knew that sending away James and these mysterious recluses suggested the impostor had a larger secret plan in motion.As they flew out of Jorvahn Temple and stepped into the void, James and his group remained silent. However, Yaretzi, Yianni, and Youcef were visibly anxious, having understood the scene and the impostor’s words earlier. They couldn't fathom why the real James, who could easily expose the impostor, chose not to and even seemed to tolerate the situation.As they overlooked the present myriad realms, James felt a sense of dis
The place featured pavilions, towers, rock gardens, and waterfalls, all set against a picturesque backdrop of mountains and waters. As James returned to Skynet’s Telhervo Holy Site for the third time, a rush of emotions overwhelmed him.He recalled how he had defied all the Grand Patriarchs and powerhouses of the Genesis World for the sake of his wife.Under the guise of a super heavenly tribulation orchestrated by Yehria, he had no choice but to call upon Clayton for survival. He was on the brink of death, and without Clayton’s help in bringing him to Telhervo Holy Site, and the intervention of Lady Herodias and Yegor to prolong his life, he might have faced yet another rebirth.As Rebella led them into the largest palace, memories of James’ experiences with Lady Herodias and Yegor became vividly clear. The couple were his most trustworthy and dependable friends, companions through life and death. He never doubted them. He also hoped that Xzavion could successfully enter the Great
At that moment, Thea crossed her arms and gazed outside the main hall, seemingly deep in thought.At the edge of the Tirta Grand Formation, Rebella was about to open the formation and leave when she was suddenly engulfed by a dazzling holy light from behind.When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a mysterious space, surrounded by flashes of lightning and peals of thunder, with an aura of Waltraud Power encircling her.Rebella nervously drew her weapon and looked around warily, ready to fight at any moment.“Although you have reached the Daeclon Mahayana Rank, you are still only at the Holiness level,” an ethereal and sacred voice suddenly echoed in the mysterious space.Rebella trembled all over and looked around in shock. “Who is it? Show yourself and speak!”“You are well-practiced in the Marciais Combat Form,” the ethereal voice continued, “but you have neglected to integrate the Historial Power with it. What is going on?“Didn’t we work together in the Forladtt Land,
In that instant, an electrifying surge coursed through the mysterious space where Rebella stood.Suddenly, a goddess materialized amid a burst of purple-gold light. She wore a snow-white robe and a matching veil that concealed her face, yet the aura of purple and gold that enveloped her, combined with her graceful demeanor, rendered her divine and mesmerizing.“Chancellor?” Rebella, paralyzed by shock, rose from the void.“I, Xezal Dalibo, pay my respects to Emperor Caden!” The enigmatic goddess knelt in the void, her white robes billowing, showing profound reverence.With a swift crack, a divine whip materialized from the void, lashing Xezal and sending her sprawling. Rebella gasped, covering her mouth as a grotesque wound marred Xezal’s back.Xezal slowly rose but was promptly struck down again by the relentless whip. Another harsh crack echoed as a fresh crimson wound appeared on her body.“Chancellor!” Rebella cried out, panic gripping her voice.As she tried to rush forward
With his hands behind his back, the handsome man stared intently at the bloodied Xezal. “I wish I could kill you with one stroke!”Despite the excruciating pain, Xezal struggled to get up several times but couldn’t manage it.Snapping out of her daze, Rebella supported Xezal once again, choking back tears. “Even if you are the true master, even if you can decide life and death with a word, shouldn’t you at least let people die knowing why?“Xezal has rendered great service to the Jademora Empire. Without her, the empire wouldn’t dominate the myriad realms, nor would there be today’s peace and prosperity!”She glared at the man angrily.“During the Great Battle, she used her wisdom to secure victory for the empire and defended the myriad realms, allowing you to confront formidable enemies in Zymurgy without distraction.“Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard. Why do you treat her this way the moment you return?”James narrowed his eyes as he saw Rebella holding Xezal tig
Rebella was completely baffled. At that moment, she felt unworthy of even being a listener in the presence of these two brilliant minds. The complexity and the schemes at play were overwhelming, sending tingles through her scalp.Xezal remained silent, responding to everything with silence.With a muffled sound, James grabbed Xezal’s collar and pulled her up.“Is it Silver, Yegor, Lady Herodias, or someone else?” Xezal remained silent despite James’ murderous look.Standing nearby, Rebella was extremely nervous, fearing that James might kill Xezal in a fit of anger.At that moment, a mysterious spatial fluctuation occurred again. In the next instant, Thea appeared.She reached out and grabbed James’ wrist. “There is more than one person who is devotedly loyal to you and capable of causing trouble and getting things done.“For those smart people, you can’t stop them if they are willing to speak. If they are not, killing them won’t help.”Upon hearing this, James furrowed his b
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