Though he could not figure this out, his instincts told him that he could not rely on Jules. To meet the Master of the Pavilion, he could only depend on Yuina.“Yes, she’s here.” A disciple spoke and made a welcoming gesture, “Please, come in.”James waved slightly and said, “I won’t be entering the Pavilion. Inform Yuina of my arrival and tell her that I wish to see her. Remember not to tell anyone else of my return, especially Young Master Jules.”“Understood.”The disciples nodded respectfully.Then, James waited outside the Elixir Pavilion.Thirty minutes later, a woman walked in. She was dressed in a pink dress, and she wore a Divine Rank badge on her chest. 1.8 meters in height, her figure was slender, and her appearance was gorgeous.It was Yuina. When she saw James standing outside, she was puzzled.“James,” she called out to him.James walked toward her and grabbed her hand, saying, “We shouldn’t speak here. Let’s go somewhere else…”However, the moment his hand came
James was not exaggerating. If this matter was not properly dealt with, the Elixir Pavilion could be destroyed.Seeing that James was serious, Yuina said, “I can take you to my father. However, I can’t be sure whether he’ll meet you.”“Mhm.”James nodded and said, “That’s fine. I think he’ll meet me.”“Alright, let’s get going then.”Yuina knew how grim the situation was. If what James said was true, this would be extremely terrifying.She brought James to the Elixir Pavilion and entered Sky City. As they arrived at the city gate, a group of people walked toward them. In the lead was none other than Jules, Young Master of the Pavilion.Jules froze when he saw James. Then, he ran toward him and asked delightedly, “When did you return, James? Why didn’t you inform me? I would have prepared a warm welcome.”After he spoke, he walked toward Yuina and whispered, “Serve him well, you understand?”Yuina rolled her eyes and said, “I’m busy. Please get out of my way.”“See you later,
James nodded slightly and said, “Hello, Master.”Helvius looked at James. Upon sensing that his aura was only at the Divine Rank, he could not hide his dismay. However, since he possessed an Imperial Weapon, he must not be an ordinary man.So, he did not leave immediately but asked, “Is something the matter?”Wearing a grim expression, James said, “I have something important to discuss with you.”“Speak,” Helvius said.James asked, “Have you ever heard of the Sanctuary of Darkness?”Helvius froze.Then, he looked James in the eye, wondering why he would mention the Sanctuary at this moment.He nodded slightly and said, “Yes, I have.”James said, “The Sanctuary of Darkness is a mysterious organization that cultivates Curse Magic that has existed since the Primeval Age. I have just received accurate information that they will be attacking the Elixir Pavilion during the Elixir Gathering.”Helvius had long known of this.Based on how Jadranka Yevdokiya went to great lengths to a
James only came here to discuss matters with Helvius because he was at his wit’s end. He looked at Helvius and asked, “What do you have in mind?”Helvius shook his head slightly. Though he long knew about the Sanctuary’s conspiracy, he had no way of addressing the threat. He had been in closed-door meditation all these years in an attempt to regain his strength. If he regained his strength, the Sanctuary would no longer pose a threat.Wearing a grim expression, James said, “The Sanctuary is determined to annihilate the Elixir Pavilion this time. To my understanding, the Young Master could have been controlled. Not only that, but Official Benedict Oscar could also be a spy as well.”Stunned, Helvius said, “No way. Benedict has joined the Elixir Pavilion for many Great Eons. How can this be?”James answered him truthfully, “To be honest with you, I’m capable of sensing Curse Power. I can sense Curse Power in both the Young Master and Benedict. I also believe that the Sanctuary must
James was immediately intrigued. Xandros once told him that the powerful figure gardening the Ancestral God Rank Elixir would be able to recognize Crucifier upon being summoned.“You know the Ancestral God Rank Elixir?” James tried asking.Helvius looked at him. At that moment, he could roughly guess James’ identity.He nodded slightly.Then, he reminisced and said slowly, “Due to a great upheaval in the Primeval Age, the Ancestral God of the human race concocted the Ancestral God Rank Elixir and sealed this region away. The Ancestral God handed the elixir to the Elixir Pavilion for safeguarding purposes, stating that a fated one with Crucifier and Exalter in his possession would one day appear to retrieve the elixir many eons later. All this while, the Elixir Pavilion has obeyed the instructions of the Ancestral God.”“However, one day, the Elixir Pavilion was annihilated, and only a handful of members survived. Meanwhile, the Ancestral God Rank Elixir was divided into several po
Upon sensing Crucifier’s presence, Silvester appeared and narrated the history of the Elixir Pavilion. Long ago, the Elixir Pavilion was a minor sect. They were tasked with safeguarding the Ancestral God Rank Elixir. News of the elixir leaked and attracted the attention of many powerful figures. Thus, the Elixir Pavilion was annihilated. Many powerful figures of the Pavilion perished, and only a handful survived. Silvester was one of the survivors. Not only did he survive, but he even obtained a fragment of the Ancestral God Rank Elixir and the inheritance of the Ancestral God. That was how he rose rapidly through the ranks.The Ancestral God Rank Elixir had always existed in the Magic Circle. However, with the relentless onslaught of the enemy, the Magic Circle could not resist for too long despite being set up by an Ancestral God. As the Magic Circle shattered, the Ancestral God Rank Elixir shattered into many different fragments. Silvester and the Sanctuary each obtained one. How
“Even so, it’s impossible to find who the spies are among our ranks.”As the Old Master, Silvester was the one who established the Elixir Pavilion. Over a long period of time, many powerful individuals joined the Pavilion. As such, he had no idea who among them were spies.James fell into deep thought. Now, the only way was to use the Curse Inscription inside his body. Only by sensing the presence of Curse Power in one’s body could he discover the spies. That was because only the Sanctuary was capable of Curse Magic in the entire Boundless Realm.“I’ll think of a way,” James said.James had to test things out with Jules to confirm whether the Curse Inscription could sense the presence of Curse Power. If everything went perfectly, they would organize a gathering and round up every powerful individual of the Pavilion. Meanwhile, James would remain hidden in the shadows and observe.James voiced his thoughts.Hearing this, Silvester nodded and said, “I guess that’s the only way.”“
The Curse Inscription in James’ body was created through the suppression of the mysterious Jade Seal after absorbing immense Curse Power. As he surreptitiously catalyzed Curse Inscription, Curse Power circulated throughout his body, and he stared at Jules standing before him. At that moment, he sensed the presence of Curse Power on him. Under his watchful gaze, he noticed there was a black aura attached to the surface of Jules’ skin. Upon witnessing this, James was now sure that the Curse Inscription he catalyzed was capable of detecting Curse Power. Then, he silently dispersed the Curse Power inside his body.“Will you be going?”Jules had no idea that James had seen through him. Actually, even Jules had no idea that he was under the control of Yadranka. James glanced at him and said, “I won’t be going. I like quiet places, not hectic places like that.”Hearing this, Jules was dismayed.He had gone to great lengths to welcome James’ return. Not only did he invite the prodigies