Quincy said with a smile, âSince Thea wants to follow, let her come with us.ââHmph!â Thea snorted.Ignoring Quincy, she tried to help James into the car.âI can do it myself.âJames shook her hand off and got into the car without anyoneâs help.Thea quickly got into the car and sat beside him.Not wanting to be outdone, Quincy walked to the other side of the vehicle. She opened the door and sat on the other side of James.After everyone got in their respective vehicles, the team set off slowly to their destination.Shortly after getting into the car, James leaned back and closed his eyes to rest.Thea held his hand intimately and asked with a smile, âHoney, where are we going?âQuincy criticized her, âCan you be quiet? James needs to rest right now.âThea retorted, âIâm talking to my husband right now. What does it have to do with you?ââYouâŠâQuincy was furious.James opened his eyes, looked at Thea, and said in dissatisfaction, âCan you keep it down? Youâre being very
Mount Dragon Treasure Mountain, Fortune River.James sat on a rock with his phone in hand, analyzing what happened in the three months before the Cadensâ villa was set ablaze ten years ago.Quincy saw beside him and asked, âWhat are you looking at, James?âTheaâs curiosity was also piqued. Last night, she concluded that she did not want to lose James to Quincy. Therefore, she went to look for them and coincidentally joined their trip. Until now, she still had no idea what Jamesâ plan was.James put his phone down and looked at the mountain across the river, explaining, âIâm looking at the weather reports back then. Iâm trying to deduce the river's depth by analyzing if there was any heavy rain that year.âQuincy frowned and asked, âWhy do you need to know the water levels?â James explained, âBack then, I jumped into the river and held onto a log, floating along the current. Thatâs how I survived. I didnât sink to the bottom of the river, so I definitely drifted to the undergro
Thea immediately interrupted and reached out to support James. She glared at Quincy and said coldly, âIâll take care of this. You shouldnât get too intimate with my husband in the future.â Quincy let go of James with an embarrassed expression.Although technically, James had accepted her as his girlfriend, Thea was still his ex-wife, and she felt slightly guilty toward her.Deep down, even she felt that she was stealing Theaâs man.James was cold and was suffering from a headache. Feeling faint, he did not have the energy to argue with Thea.He could only cast Quincy an apologetic look.Quincy understood and gave him a slight nod.Thea helped James back into the tent nearby to rest. The tent was already filled with pillows and blankets.James made himself comfortable after entering the tent and tried to rest.However, Thea did not leave him. Instead, she sat beside him and looked at him with teary eyes. âJames, are you still mad at me?âJames did not want to answer and kept
Thea was stunned.âJames came to the cavern to find a way to detoxify the venom?âHeâs doing this all for me?âShe suddenly felt that she did not understand James at all.James had been doing so much for her and was even worrying about the venom in her body. Meanwhile, she was only causing him trouble.âIâŠâShe parted her lips but was unable to utter a word.Quincy ignored her and walked back into the tent.Jamesâ eyes were shut, and he had already drifted into sleep.Even asleep, his face looked pale and weak.Quincy felt helpless and sighed upon seeing the condition he was in.James slept for a very long time and was woken up by pain.This time, it was not just a simple headache. Instead, he felt an excruciating pain throughout his entire body.It felt as if countless poisonous worms were biting on his flesh, drinking his blood, burrowing into his bones, and trying to tear his body apart.He was a soldier who had been through hundreds of battles and suffered all kinds o
Disappointment spread across Jamesâ face.Quincy held his hand and comforted him. âDonât worry. Weâll find it.ââI hope so.â James nodded lightly.He knew the chances of finding it were slim. Even if they found it, what he was looking for might not be inside.He continued to wait patiently for updates. Soon, it was evening.The soldiers that had stayed back to search the cavern returned.They had scouted for an extended period but could not find any statue or boulder more than ten meters high.The campfire continued to burn at the riverbank.Daniel asked, âWhat should we do now, James?âJames fell into thought.Even dozens of trained soldiers could not find the statue after a whole dayâs search. It was unlikely for them to find it at this point. There were only two possibilitiesâthe statue or stone had collapsed after ten years, or they were looking in the wrong place.James took out the map and analyzed it again.He observed the map, looked at the river before him, and
Originally, the Emperor wanted to kill James.Although James was crippled, the fact that he was alive was enough to keep the Emperor at his witsâ ends.In the past, the Emperor could not get rid of him as he still possessed the Blade of Justice. Even though he had resigned from his position, his death would still be investigated.However, now that James was a civilian and had handed over the Blade of Justice, no one would care if he was dead or alive.As long as the Emperor covered it up well, he would be safe.Learning that James was looking for something, he once again had a change of mind.James must be looking for something extraordinary. He intended to grab it before killing him off once and for all.He hung up but was still worried. After a while, he made another phone call.âIs the person you reached out to reliable?âThe hoarse voice sounded from the phone. âDonât worry. Heâs absolutely reliable. He was a mercenary abroad and worked with me. Weâve been through life and
Meanwhile, Quincy stayed up the whole night, guarding his tent.Thea, on the other hand, slept soundly.It was already the next day when she woke up.She rolled over, sat up, and picked up her phone. Seeing that it was eight in the morning, she slapped her forehead and cursed herself remorsefully, âThea, you good-for-nothing!âShe quickly got out of bed, fixed her messy hair, and walked out of the tent.Outside, the campfires were still burning.James was sitting in his wheelchair with Quincy massaging his head from behind.Thea walked over and called out, âQuincy.âQuincy turned her head and gestured for her to keep quiet.Thea came close and saw that James had fallen asleep in the wheelchair.Seeing Quincyâs exhausted face, she asked in a hushed tone, âD-did you not sleep at all?ââHuff...â Quincy sighed softly and said, âJames' condition got worse again last night. He kept waking up either cold or in pain. His body feels like ice right now.âThea reached out and touched
Daniel was a one-star general with great authority.Getting a submarine was a piece of cake to him.After making the call, he walked toward James and reported, âJames, Iâve made the phone call, and the submarine will be arriving shortly. However, youâll have to wait for a while.ââAlright.â James nodded and sat back in his wheelchair.An hour later, the submarine arrived.It was a small submarine that could only fit five people.When it arrived, Quincy had just woken up from her nap.At the riverbankâŠWith the help of Quincy and Thea, James changed into a wetsuit.Quincy looked at James, who was already dressed in a wetsuit, and asked, âJames, are you sure you donât need me to come with you? Youâre weak right now. What are you going to do if something happens in the cavern?âJames reassured her, âNothing will happen.ââQuincy, you wait at the riverbank. Iâll go with him,â said Thea.James turned to Thea and said, âYouâre not allowed to go either. Just stay here. Iâll come 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
âNo wonder,â Lord Goyo finally understood after an extended contemplation.He distinctly remembered that back at the Yinâs Void, Jacopo, the incarnation of Waitara Pathâs 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 Jacopoâs identity as an incarnation of Waitara Pathâs 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.âYou fool, do you realize your mistake?âThe Yang governor and Gladwin looked up simultaneously, their faces full of fear.âLord Goyo, I truly didn't notice this. I had no idea when the Dark World was separated.ââLord 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.âWe need to sort this out first,â the Yang Governor glared fiercely at Gladwin. âWho's going to explain this later, you or me?âGladwin swallowed nervously. âOf course, it should be you.ââWhy should it be me?â the Yang Governor scoffed. âHaven'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?âGladwin's face twitched. âThis has nothing to do with cowardice. It's your duty as the leader of the Path Guardian Alliance.âThe Yang Governor laughed in exasperation. âYou'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 menâŠ" "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 standâŠ""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 warriorsâjust three of themâappeared 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. âWynton, 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.ââAnd so what?â Wynton roared. âYouâre 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!âJames smiled. âKeep going.ââI know you donât want to owe me any favors.â Wynton glared at him angrily. âYou gave me three free attacks to repay me for sparing you in the River of Time.âNow, Iâve given you your childrenâs past selves back, and you owe me once more. Youâre waiting for my terms, arenât you?âJames looked resigned.âWrong,â Wynton sneered. âI wonât 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!âJames sensed something was wrong and was shocked. âWynton!âWynton, imprisoned, began to burn, flames flickering and licking his body. He roare
"ThatâsâŠ" The sight of that token filled Wynton with shock. "Y-Youâre 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.'Itâs 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 canât control it, so you canât either. The only one who can is the Yin governor."He looked at James. "And sheâs cleaved in two. Unless you can merge them together, the mirror will not work. However, with just your wifeâs half-self, finding Wuiaâs 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