The Omniscient Deity watched as James left.

With James’ current strength, the Omniscient Deity knew it was only a matter of time before he stepped into the ninth rank.

It might be impossible now, but James would surely step into the ninth rank in a few decades or even a hundred years later.

“This world is finally getting more interesting.”

The Omniscient Deity’s lips formed a faint smile.

While James was leaving Mount Jade, Tapio was kneeling on the ground in a palace within an underground cavern near Mt. Thunder Pass in the Southern Plains.

Sitting on the platform, Tyrus asked, “How’s it going?”

Tapio replied, “Master, James has been in a closed-door meditation in Mount Jade for the past month. Judging from the energy emanating from him, he must’ve already reached the Skyward Stairway’s Ninth Stair’s peak. As for whether he’s broken into the ninth rank, I can’t be certain.”

Tyrus gently nodded and said, “Alright. He’s already the most outstanding martial artist we’ve had in a