Callan, who was sitting in a lotus position on the ground, opened his eyes. Upon seeing James, he smiled delightedly and said, “James, I thought you returned to Wyrmstead. Why have you returned to Mount Bane?”

James looked at him and said, “You were being enveloped in Spiritual Energy when you were cultivating. I guess you must have found your cultivation method.”

“Yes.” Callan sighed and said, “It’s been so many years. At long last, I’ve finally found my own path. I remember back then that you were simply a brat in my eyes. However, in just a few years, you managed to become so powerful, while I remained stagnant. Finally, I was able to find my own path and cross into the ninth rank.”

James said smilingly, “It’s great that you were able to cross into the ninth rank. Remember, one step at a time. Although the environment has changed, this has many benefits for martial artists and cultivators as a whole. At least we have an abundance of Empyrean Spiritual Energy now.”

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