The earthlings were significantly disadvantaged this time because they were not strong enough. If they could intimidate Conrad, he would not have taken five berries.

James’ desire to become more powerful grew increasingly stronger.

Then, he left Mount Bane alongside Thea and returned to the Southern Plains.

Soon, they returned to the Southern Plains.

The reconstruction of Dragonville had begun in earnest. Over six months of construction, Southern Plains City was demolished, and Dragonville Palace was completed. Now, many skyscrapers were erected from the ground up. There were also underground buildings designed for the apocalypse.

After briefly checking on the construction progress, James left and headed toward Mount Thunder Pass. He planned to enter a closed-door meditation there. After absorbing the Phoenix Essence, he would then absorb the mysterious berry.

After a few days of closed-door mediation, a person appeared at Mount Thunder Pass.

It was the Omniscient Deity.