James accepted the elixir. As he consumed the elixir, a warm current circulated throughout his body, rejuvenating his gravely injured body and restoring his True Essence and Demonic Energy that had been depleted.

Lucifer, too, consumed an elixir and healed his injuries.

About thirty minutes later, the two stood up at the same time.

Lucifer looked at James and praised him. “I underestimated you, James. Your strength far exceeded my expectations. If I had known the outcome of this battle, I wouldn’t have given you a month to achieve so many breakthroughs.

“However, the ultimate providence on Earth has yet to appear. So, I’ll be in closed-door meditation for the time being. I hope you won’t disappoint me by then.”

As he said that, he turned to leave, while a horde of beasts followed close behind.

James breathed a sigh of relief.

This was a hard-won battle. He had performed almost every technique and cultivation method, except for one. If Lucifer refused to concede defeat, he