James looked at the astonished Yuvan at the mountainside and asked, “Can I go through now?”

Yuvan stepped aside and made way for James to pass.

James continued climbing the stairs toward the mountaintop without hesitation.

Soon, he reached the mountaintop where many of the Blade Sect’s powerhouses were gathered.

The Blade Sect’s Leader approached him with a bright smile. “I heard from the Great Elder that a highly skilled swordsman will come to our sect. I was skeptical at first, but I’m convinced you’re really a skilled swordsman after witnessing that.”

James said humbly, “You’re flattering me, Sir.”

The Blade Sect’s Leader said, “I’m the Blade Sect’s Leader. My name is Yash Babington.

James greeted him respectfully, “Mr. Babington.”

Yash asked, “Did you come to our sect to see our sword techniques?”

James fell into thought.

His purpose for coming to the Blade Sect was to retrieve the Crepe Myrtle Divine Sword. Since he had already met the Sect Leader, he did not hide his in