James returned to the courtyard. Upon returning, Thea walked out of her room. “Darling, I’m feeling a little uncomfortable.” Thea was wearing a pained expression. “Are you giving birth?” James was delighted. Thea rolled her eyes and said, “The baby is due in another month. I’m feeling uncomfortable because the baby’s getting restless inside of me.” James gently placed his hand on her stomach and said, smiling, “Getting a little mischievous, aren’t you? You better behave.” However, the baby grew even more restless upon hearing James’ words. “Alright now, stop playing with the baby. I need to rest,” Thea grumbled. James hurriedly carried her to a chair. “Darling, since the baby is due soon, I want to return to Cansington. At least there’d someone taking care of me in the Callahans. We won’t be able to make it in time for the hospital in this village,” Thea said. “What? Return to the Callahans?” James froze. “Why?” Thea looked at him, confused. “Are you reluctant?”
The journey back to Cansington was uneventful. Soon, they arrived at the Callahans in Cansington. The Callahans had developed rapidly over the past few years. That was because the family had undergone a major restructuring, which divided the family into two groups. One group would remain in the city and manage the businesses of the outside world, whereas the other group would practice martial arts in the suburbs. Meanwhile, Thea returned to the Callahans’ residence in the suburbs. After escorting Thea to her destination, James left and returned to the village. Before he left, Thea reminded him not to wander about outside and ordered him to return immediately after plucking the fruit. James promised her just that. A day later, James was at a place near the village. He drove while humming a song. Screech! Suddenly, someone appeared in the middle of the road. James slammed on the brakes immediately, and the friction between the tires and the road made a screeching sound.
“No need.” Then, the man gave James a powerful kick. James appeared twenty meters away in an instant. He thought he had evaded the man’s attack. However, the man appeared before him and swung his foot. James’ face darkened, and he hurriedly raised his arm to block the attack. The moment the man’s foot made contact with James, James could feel a terrifying power hurtling toward him. In an instant, he was sent flying several meters away as powerful energy shredded through the air. The Blood Energy inside James’ body churned, and he could feel blood gushing through his throat. He forcibly swallowed his blood and catalyzed True Energy to suppress the violent Blood Energy. “Not bad…” The man remained where he stood and looked at James who was wearing a solemn expression. “Looks like the rumors are true. You’re indeed the most distinguished martial artist of your generation. Fight me with all your strength, kid, or else this will be your final resting place.”Although the man was pr
James did not wish to fight against a stranger. However, the man had pushed it too far. He instantly catalyzed True Energy and met the man’s attack. All these years, he had been busy researching all kinds of martial arts. However, he did not have the opportunity to test things out on the battlefield. Now, one had presented itself. The battlefield was not too far away from the village James resided in. Fortunately, these were desolated parts where no one lived. In this desolated area, shadows flashed, and dust swirled. Boom! James and the man’s fists collided once more, and the man was immediately sent flying. His arm went limp, and he could no longer raise his arm. Before he could collect himself, James was already before him. Then, in the blink of an eye, his chest was struck, and he crashed heavily on the ground. “Damn it!” the man cursed. He leaped from the ground, exuding a terrifying aura. The aura affected the surroundings, and dust swirled. Then, he charged towar
The man staggered backward. Soon, he reached a tree. He leaned against the tree and glared at James in alarm. James looked at him and uttered word by word, “I’ll give you a chance to speak. Who are you?” The man took a deep breath and forcibly calmed himself down. Then, looking at James, who was wearing a composed look on his face, he said, “You wouldn’t dare kill me, James.” “What makes you think so?” James’ expression darkened. Just because he did not intervene in others’ affairs, it did not mean that he was afraid. Sensing his killing intent, the man’s blood ran cold. “My name’s Damian Lamar. I’m a disciple of the Void Sect,” the man introduced himself. “The Void Sect?” James froze. He had heard Callan mention the Void Sect before. It was a sect that had appeared out of nowhere just a few days ago. Although it was a newly-established sect, it went around challenging various ancient martial artists and defeating them. Back then, he did not pay it any heed. He did not
The Void Sect was truly a formidable force. Even an ordinary disciple demonstrated such strength. Puzzled, James murmured, “Who exactly are they?” Callan shook his head, “I don’t know either. You can ask Omniscient Deity if you wish to know more. As he lived far longer than we do, not to mention that he’s present in almost all significant events in history, he must know something about the Void Sect.” “Mhm.” James nodded. He shared the same opinion. However, since the Void Sect had yet to cross the line, he could put them aside for now. The two returned to the village. Upon returning, James hurriedly headed over to his plantation. As he had only left for a day or two, the fruit was still the same size. However, it was now redder and more alluring than ever. James had to suppress the urge to swallow it whole. “James, I kept close watch over your precious herb over the past two days. No one came to steal it.” Callan smiled. “Thanks, man.” James was grateful. Now, he jus
Upon hearing the noise, Callan hurriedly made his way over to James. The moment he arrived at the courtyard, he could see James levitating in mid-air, and his body was radiating a red beam. “What in the…” Callan was stunned. James shut his eyes and catalyzed the Lunar and Terra Art to swiftly absorb the energy inside his body. The Empyrean Spiritual Energy the mysterious fruit possessed was so concentrated and majestic that James was dumbfounded. If the Empyrean Spiritual Energy James absorbed every morning was a drop of morning dew, then the Empyrean Spiritual Energy the fruit possessed was like the vast ocean. After James consumed the mysterious fruit, he began refining and absorbing Empyrean Spiritual Energy to increase his True Energy. At the same time, in Tacriyrus… Sky was wearing a golden robe while sitting in the main hall of his palace. Below him was a glamorous-looking woman who exuded great charisma. Sky glanced downward at Maxine with a slight hint of displeas
Meanwhile, at the Callahans’ grand villa in the suburbs… It was a grand villa specially constructed by the Callahans where the most important family members resided in. At the moment, Thea was sitting on an armchair in the courtyard of the villa. Holding a book on prenatal education in her hand, she read the book out loud. Boom! All of a sudden, the door was kicked open. Thea stood up immediately as a group of unknown men rushed into the compound. A man could be seen tumbling and staggering his way in. The man was David, whose face was bruised. After running into the courtyard, he hurriedly rushed toward Thea and hid behind her. “H-Help me, Thea!” Thea gestured for him to calm down. Then, she remained where she stood and stared at the unwelcome guests. Several men walked over to Thea with mischievous grins on their faces. “Who are you?” Thea’s face darkened, and she said, “This is the Callahans’ residence.” A middle-aged man in the lead said smilingly, “I know. You