As Yegor was struck by the question, he turned to look at Herodias and Thea. “What about them?”James shrugged and replied, “It’s too risky for them to go out. Let’s check it out first. After all, we’re men and…”Yegor pouted and said, “And we’re husbands to exceptional women. We’re inferior existences, and it’s our duty to protect them.”After the brief conversation, James and Yegor left the Yuraeceon Genesis Bell. Herodias and Thea, who were left behind, looked at each other dumbfoundedly. “What’s with them? Have we wronged them?”Thea grumbled, “What nonsense. Nobody ever said they were inferior existences to us.”Herodias chuckled and said, “Well, I sure did. Yegor doesn’t dare to raise his voice before me.”After a monetary reflection, Thea laughed and said, “Actually, same!”Upon leaving the Yuraeceon Genesis Bell, James, and Yegor were immediately greeted by a violent wind. Even though they were at the Ninth Xaeclon Rank, the gale almost swept them away.Yegor steadi
Suddenly, a commanding and resonant voice echoed through the cave, startling James, who was surveying his surroundings. He immediately raised his guard, searching for the voice’s owner.“Since you’ve already achieved the first half, why not tackle the later half?” asked the voice.Confronted with the query, James frowned. He refrained from answering and changed the topic. “Are you Emperor Yarden?”“I’m the one asking questions,” the assertive voice responded.James asked calmly, “Does the Daeclon Mahayana and the identity as the Chosen One have to be bound together?”“Yes,” the voice affirmed.“Then I don’t need it,” James said with a carefree smile.The majestic voice scoffed. “You don’t need it? Do you realize how many have endured immense suffering because of the Daeclon Mahayana? How many divine beings had fought to become the Chosen One.”James muttered solemnly, “Whether or not I enter the Daeclon Rank doesn’t concern me. I only need the strength to defeat Yehria. As for
James responded with a composed smile, “The higher you aim, the better the results, no?”“Smart,” Emperor Yarden’s voice resonated with approval.James said smilingly, “I won’t merge them. I’ve been entrusted with this mission and am loyal to it. I want it done as requested so I live up to their trust.”Emperor Yarden inquired, “You’re quite confident, huh?”James responded calmly, “I strongly believe that we mortal beings are no less capable than divine beings. That’s why I journey to the Great Historial Land.“Moreover, since these two powers were created, they had been in constant conflict, resulting in the death of cuntless talented beings. It had altered the dynamics of the Greater Realms, leaving the mortal beings stripped of dignity, fortune, and strength.”“Now, the time has come for these two powers to have a winner. This will honor the expectations of their founders and provide solace to the beings who have fallen and fought ceaselessly for this cause.Emperor Yarden b
Zenda raised a brow, and her heart filled with disdain. These two had stayed in authority for so long, that they had eventually grown detached from reality and forgotten who had imparted the Vital Energy Appraisal’s technique to them.She began worrying at the thought James had found Emperor Yarden. If he were to perform the appraisal personally, the consequences would be catastrophic for them.Meanwhile, the tremors were not limited to the Forladtt Land’s first four levels. The Greater Realms and even Zymurgy were experiencing violent and rapid shaking, akin to being struck by an earthquake.The Greater Realm’s creatures and living beings were seized by panic, and scattered everywhere. Those with higher cultivation ranks took to the skies for a better perspective, yet none could ascertain the cause of the unexpected disturbance. Under the unknown circumstances, they grew unsettled.The world was gripped by a chaotic upheaval as monsters, spiritual beasts, and birds became unusuall
Amid the Great Historial Land’s Forbidden Bloodshade, James was unaware of the disturbances his actions had triggered. He stood, transfixed by the extraordinary spectacle before him, as the tumultuous energies gradually receded.Once the blood-red powers had fully dissipated, the two soul pearls, now radiating a divine brilliance, began to levitate with a resonant buzzing sound that seemed to echo. “Congratulations, young man. The Marciais and Historial Powers have been appraised as the Xurxo Rank. From now on, those who cultivate these powers can enter the Daeclon Rank.”James, overtaken by a wave of exhilaration, stepped forward and grabbed the soul pearls. His face, marked by handsome features, now bore an expression of unbridled joy and triumph. Marciais and Historial Powers were now middle vital energies. This alone is a powerful motivation for mortal beings to evolve. It convincingly demonstrated that once they were at peace, their capacity for self-created powers could rival
The man asked, What do you think? Is it possible?”James replied calmly, “I doubt I can see eye to eye with you, Sir. But, I can proudly say that we might share a similar understanding.”The man raised his head in delight and burst into laughter. “I can’t believe the time has finally come after I’ve waited so many years.”James turned around. Although he could not see the man’s face, he had an overwhelming presence.“I’ll impart my lifelong knowledge to you. But first, you must do three things for me,” said the man.James said respectfully, “Please enlighten me, Sir.”The man commended authoritatively, “You should kneel and acknowledge me as your master before I elaborate.”James responded with a smile and a shake of his head, decisively declining, “If you don’t disclose the three tasks, I must respectfully decline, for I do not commit to promises I can’t keep.”The man’s blood-red aura churned violently but then subsided into silence.Despite his resolve, James felt a flutter
Emperor Yarden was very powerful and could read minds, allowing him to precisely pinpoint James’ weakness.Indeed, while James dearly wished for his family’s safety, he was also a man of deep moral conviction. He had a heroic spirit that aspired to seek justice for their worlds.Perhaps even James had not fully recognized the facets of his character, but Emperor Yarden easily saw through him.Emperor Yarden said, “The basis of love is the order of the world. At our heights, who doesn’t yearn to pursue the realms of freedom and ease?”“Just as I, despite having died many years ago, I still find myself entwined with the living world. Who can detach themselves from worldly affairs?”“Being open-minded and desiring nothing is great. However, being completely indifferent to the world’s sufferings also contributes to injustice and allows evil to prevail.”James closed his eyes and pondered Emperor Yarden’s words. It was as if he had grasped some of them but was still missing the essenc
James could not react to Emperor Yarden’s swift movements. After Emperor Yarden took the soul pearls, he swiftly unleashed subsequent bloody red light rays, sanctifying their glow.Emperor Yarden reprimanded, “Are you trying to destroy such great treasures? You possess both Hongrome Essence and Chaos Essence. Naturally, you should fuse these two first. Then, use the newly formed power to merge the soul pearls. It’ll achieve the best results.“Your approach just now was reckless. You could attain a stronger power but almost wasted it.”James asked, “Are you saying the Hongrome Essence and Chaos Essence can also be fused?”Emperor Yarden responded solemnly, “There is nothing that can’t be integrated. It’s the principle of cultivation, the ability to create something out of nothing and turn imagination into reality.“It seems you've yet to master any true fusion techniques, so I’ll introduce you to the Bloodshade Fusion Art.”After speaking, he lifted his hand, and a fiery red lig