Yoan believed James had great potential. He always had a good read on people.Moreover, even though James’ current rank was quite low, he had demonstrated exceptional strength. He was able to hold his own in a fight with a cultivator at the Immortal Ascension’s Third Stair.If he could reach the Immortal Ascension’s Third Stair, he might be able to fight those at the Immortal Ascension’s Sixth Stair. Yoan would feel proud and elated as well if that happened.“James, I’ll formulate a cultivation plan for you. However, you’ll go through a lot of pain. Will you be able to handle it?” asked Yoan.“As long as it's not death, there’s nothing I can’t handle,” James replied to Yoan’s question.“Good.” Yoan laughed. With James’ words, he was relieved. “Don’t worry. Next, I’ll do everything in my power to train you so that, within a year, your strength will improve by leaps and bounds.”“Alright. I’m looking forward to it.” James was excited about it as well.“Right, wait here for a few
Yoan said, “James isn’t half bad. He’s quite strong in all areas. I’ve already recruited him as a disciple. I’m going to devise a cultivation plan for him, put all of my might into training him, and assist him in achieving a good result in the upcoming Grand Tournament. I’ll show the other Sect Elders and the headmaster that there’s still an outstanding disciple among the new recruits this time.”Hearing that, Zayn furrowed his brow slightly. “Sir, even though James has great potential, there isn’t much time left before the Grand Tournament. His strength couldn’t possibly improve significantly in such a short amount of time. There’s no reason to squander resources on him. There are quite a few brilliant disciples of yours who are under fifty. It would be more worthwhile to train any of them than James.”After hearing that, Yoan cast a glance at Zayn. The meaning behind Zayn’s words was clear to him. Though he was old, he was not senile.“Zayn, you’ve also reached the Immortal Ascens
Melany was a little shocked.‘Master? James became Sect Elder Yoan’s disciple?’It took a while before she regained her composure and asked, “J-James, where are you going?”“I’m going to the Southwood with my master,” said James.“Oh. Go on, then.” Melany waved her hand.“Mhm.” James did not say much. He bid her farewell and walked away. Then, he turned around and looked at Yoan. “Sir, let’s go.”Yoan waved his hand casually. A golden light manifested from his palm, and a gourd appeared. The gourd grew bigger and bigger, soon reaching a length of a dozen meters.“What’s this?” James looked astonished.Yoan explained with a smile, “This is a magical flying tool. Let’s go.” While he was speaking, he took the initiative to board the enormous gourd. James followed suit and leap onto it.After getting on the gourd, Yoan exerted his True Energy, and the gourd began to fly. It quickly appeared in mid-air and then shot forward.The magical flying tool had a very high speed. Huge mo
Dacre did not know the reason for Yoan’s visit.Yoan did not try to hide anything and got right to the point. “Indeed. I do have a request.”“Sect Elder Yoan, you’re being too polite. Just tell me whatever you need.”Yoan said, “The main reason I’m here at Southwood’s Landolfs’ Mansion is to request a Helios Pill from you.”Dacre’s smile instantly froze upon hearing that. The rest of the Landolf family began conversing quietly.With a troubled face, Dacre said, “Sect Elder Yoan, in all honesty, the Helios Pills that my ancestor left behind a thousand years ago are all gone.”It was obvious to Yoan that the Landolfs were giving an excuse.“Mr. Landolf, I’m not asking for it for free. Just let me know what the Landolf family needs, and I’ll find a way to provide it.”Yoan understood that without paying a hefty price, he would not be able to obtain the Helios Pill today.After hearing that, Dacre asked, “Sect Elder Yoan, even though the Helios Pill is amazing, it won’t be much us
For James, the upcoming Grand Tournament, and to earn a new level of respect from the other Sect Elders and the headmaster, Yoan agreed to the Landolf family’s demand.After that, Yoan went out with the head of the Landolf family.James waited in the room. He waited for over an hour. Eventually, Yoan returned.“Sir,” James called out to him.Yoan looked grim. He had clearly suffered a huge loss for James this time.“James, I lost a lot of money for you this time. Years’ worth of my savings were taken out. If you don’t do well in the upcoming Grand Tournament, you should feel sorry for your teacher.”James looked embarrassed. He was indeed not confident in his ability to perform well in the approaching Grand Tournament.“Let’s go. We’ll travel to the Ancient Clan through the night, and you’ll take the Helios Pill on the way.”After receiving the Helios Pill, Yoan did not stay any longer at the Landolfs’ Mansion in Southwood and left with James.…It was nighttime. The two ha
Yoan was also taken aback by James’ willpower.The Helios Pill’s power continued to be refined, and James’ physical strength kept getting stronger.The night flew by.The next day, the pain inside James’ body subsided significantly. He stopped cultivating.Yoan, who was nearby, asked, “How is it?”James said, “After a night of cultivation, I feel like my physical strength has increased significantly. However, I’ve only refined less than one percent of the Helios Pill’s power. There’s still a powerful force inside my body. I can’t absorb this force anymore.”Yoan said, “Well, it is the Helios Pill. Next, you’ll need assistance from an external force if you want to absorb this power.”“Mhm.” James nodded. He was aware of the so-called external force. It was nothing more than a beating.“I’ll help you,” Yoan said with a grin.Before James could react, he made his move, forming an extremely powerful True Energy in his palms. This powerful True Energy charged toward James and deliv
“James, this is a Celestial Tiger. It’s the king of this forest. Its strength is comparable to a cultivator at the Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair. Using it is the most effective way to improve your body.”Yoan’s voice came from a distance.James had a look of resignation on his face.The Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair was not particularly powerful. If he used the Sacrilegious Ascension, he could kill this Celestial Tiger in a matter of minutes.However, the Celestial Tiger was enormous. Standing before it, he was incredibly small.Before he could react, the Celestial Tiger began to attack. It opened its mouth and released a beam of black energy.James considered dodging it. However, dodging it would defeat the purpose of refining his body. Instead of dodging, he decided to face it head-on.The black beam of light struck him, and his chest immediately caved in from the impact.James purposefully manipulated the Demonic Energy within his body. After he was injured, no Demonic
Hearing that, James froze.“Also, who are you exactly? Which family are you a disciple of?”“As far as I’m aware, there is no powerful family by the name of the Cadens in the Ancient Realm.”Yoan asked several questions in a row.James started to ponder. He was not from the Ancient Realm. He was from Earth.He was hesitating because he did not know if he should reveal his identity. Moreover, he was slightly wary.Cultivators of the Sealed Realms regarded earthlings as enemies. James was concerned that once he revealed his identity, Yoan’s attitude toward him would change.“Why? Is it something difficult to talk about?” Yoan said, “If you can’t tell me, I won’t force you to.”James reflected for a while. He found Yoan to be quite nice, so he thought that he should not hide the truth.If Yoan’s attitude towards him changed after he revealed his identity, that could not be helped.“Sir, I’m not from the Ancient Realm.” After some deliberation, James decided to reveal his identit