“Mr. Lee, the head of the Johnstons, Sullivans, and Lees have personally visited today, saying they’re planning to deal with James in three days.”“Mhm.” Mr. Lee nodded.The King said, “James was planning to kill Mr. Gabriel. Logically speaking, Mr. Gabriel wasn’t supposed to pay much attention to James. However, James’ strength was exposed. How did it get exposed? I’m sure someone must’ve told Mr. Gabriel, causing him to have his guard up. Thus, he approached the three families’ heads to unite and eliminate James.”Mr. Lee replied, “That makes sense. Do you think we should save him or not?”The King said, “The plan was to let the Ancient Four fight among themselves and exhaust them to give us an opening to get them all simultaneously. Now seems to be a good chance. My guess is that Tobias will step forward to protect James. After all, James is no longer the person he was a month ago.“As for Mr. Gabriel, we never planned to get rid of him so soon. However, James proposed to do it
Although the King knew the three families were planning to attack James during his succession ceremony, he did not warn him.However, he intended to inform Tobias.Yet, he did not plan to relay the message immediately. Instead, he would wait three days to notify Tobias so that he would not have enough time to think and would be forced to make a decision. No matter the Ancient Four’s battle outcome, it would benefit him anyway.James slept in the Emperor’s Mansion and did not get up until the afternoon.He woke up, walked out of the room, and headed to the yard.Immediately, he noticed an unfamiliar, innocent-looking woman about twenty-years-old that was dressed casually in the yard. She held a broom in her hand and was sweeping the fallen leaves on the ground.After seeing her, he suddenly remembered he had promised to allow a young woman from one of the wealthy families to sweep his mansion.He had allowed the woman to work in the mansion to build a good relationship with these
Thomas was the one that founded the Sacred Fire Figs.After absorbing and refining it, one’s True Energy could be converted into True Yang Energy, which was the key to the cultivation method on the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge. However, he had been too busy to refine it.He nodded and said, “Alright.”James waited in the Emperor’s Mansion for it to arrive.Before sunset, the Sacred Fire Figs had arrived.James looked at the red fruits inside a room in the Emperor’s Mansion and asked, “How do I absorb them, Maxine?”Maxine replied, “Just eat it directly and circulate your energy to absorb the energy within it. Your True Energy will slowly transform afterward. These few fruits are enough to transform your True Energy.”James picked one up and put it in his mouth.The fruit looked ordinary, but it felt like fire bursting within his mouth upon biting it. James endured the heat and swallowed it.He felt a hot surge of energy spreading from his throat throughout his body.Ja
The temperature in the room gradually dropped after James restrained his energy. Maxine felt much better and walked over, saying, “James, your True Energy has become much stronger now.”James nodded. “Well, it’s indeed a little stronger. By the way, what time is it right now?”Maxine said, “Seven in the morning.”“Then, I must rush to the military region as soon as possible.”James walked out of the room.In the yard, Thea was still cultivating. She had been working very hard for the past two days. Apart from eating and sleeping, she was cultivating. When James came out, she stopped and walked toward him. She looked at James pleadingly and said, “Honey, can I come with you?”“It’s best you don’t. Those in attendance are from the military, government, and business circles. Why would a woman like you go to such a place? You should stay at home in peace. I’ll be back soon.” James refused.“Fine.” Thea looked disappointed.James turned around and left.Outside the Emperor’s Ma
“The Johnstons, Sullivans, and Lees? They have death wishes!” With a grim face, Tobias roared furiously.He stood up angrily but then quickly sat down again.Tobias knew he could not act impulsively.James was overpowering and the strongest among the Cadens’ youngsters. There was a possibility he would surpass Tobias in a few more years. Despite his promising future, Tobias had no confidence in saving James from the three families. If he were to stand up for him now, the Ancien Four would fight to the death.Tobias hurried to the backyard. Tobias stood outside the wooden house and shouted, “Grandpa, it’s me, Tobias. I wish to see you right now.”Creak!The wooden house door opened.An old man that radiated an unearthly aura walked out with his hands behind his back. He looked at Tobias and asked, “You look flustered. Did something happen?”“James was appointed the Emperor, and the succession ceremony will be held today. However, I got the news that the Johnstons, Sullivans, a
The three of the Ancient Four were charging toward the Capital.Meanwhile, James had arrived at the Red Flame Army base in a military vehicle.A woman in a military uniform walked toward his office in the military region, holding a set of military uniform in her hands.The threading sound of her leather shoes touching the ground sounded.She stood two meters away from James and shouted, “Captain of the Wold Vanguard Team, greeting the Emperor! Please change into your uniform.”James was deep in thought while sitting in his office chair when the voice interrupted his thoughts.He raised his head and saw the captain of the Wolf Vanguard Team.James knew about the Wolf Vanguard Team. They were a small special unit within the Red Flame Army with about three hundred soldiers. Despite the lack of numbers, they were all great soldiers with strong combat capabilities and had been on countless dangerous missions.The captain’s name was Raelynn Loera. Her codename was Sky Wolf. She was a
Under the watchful eyes of audiences across the country, James’ succession ceremony was conducted.Everyone watched as James walked to the front in his Red Flame robe. At that moment, he was incredibly mesmerizing.He stepped onto the stage and looked at the crowd.There were quite a few people gathered, including the King.The people seated below the stage were influential figures in the governmental factions. The ones standing in the distance were those from the business world.Suddenly, Raelynn came up with a microphone and handed it to James.After she handed the microphone to James, she murmured, “I’d like to see what you’re going to say in front of the whole country after you threw away the script that I carefully prepared for you.”James wore a serious expression. After he took the microphone, he suddenly grinned.The audience in front of the television found his sudden smile hilarious.“This hat is incredibly uncomfortable to wear.” James smiled, took off his hat, an
Everyone was stunned, not knowing what was happening or the identities of the intruders.James stood on the stage calmly and did not panic despite his acupoints being sealed.Hades grabbed James’ shoulders and jumped, landing about ten meters away.The people present were shocked by the sight.They were ordinary people and had never seen such a shocking scene.“Let’s go.”At that moment, the Red Flame Army in the military region quickly assembled. Tens of thousands of fully-armed soldiers gathered and pointed their weapons at Hades’ party.“Let our commander go.”“How dare you be presumptuous in the Red Flame Army base?”“How will the Red Flame Army maintain a foothold in this country if you take away our commander today?”A battle was on the verge of breaking out.Hades' face darkened, and he glared at James. “James, tell them to back off if you don’t want any accidents happening here. If we fight back, this place will become a bloodbath.”James looked at the soldiers calm