That night was the most challenging night James had ever endured. That night, many of the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion, which included the Crepe Myrtle Sword Master, Xianna Sadie, and Walganus Jaxon, watched his every move intently. Over the past few days, Walganus had gotten familiar with James. As such, he knew that James had already been within the borders of Sangria for a month. A man in a black robe stood on a tree in the distance and watched James, who was sitting in a lotus position in the courtyard. “Tonight’s the last night. If he can survive this, he’s certainly the fated one.” The man was Walganus. He was looking forward to James being the fated one. That way, he could help James obtain the providence before seizing them for himself. As James’ rank was insignificant, he would not pose a threat to him. Besides, he was not afraid of Sangria’s Curse. That was because his master had already given him a treasure that could resist Curse Magic. Time passed. Soon, daybr
As his mind stirred, all his pores opened up. Sword Energy materialized from within his blood, bones, and muscles and gathered to form a white Sword Energy outside his body, enveloping him like a white lightning bolt. James was akin to a sheathed sword before using the Sword Energy. Now, he was an unsheathed sword. Powerful and domineering Sword Energy radiated from his body. The Crepe Myrtle Sword Master stared at James’ Yogacara Sword Energy intently. As a Sword Cultivator, she could sense the Sword Energy’s immense power and potential. Once cultivated to its pinnacle, it could destroy anything in its path. Walganus was envious of James. Taking a deep breath, he muttered under his breath, “As expected of the Sword Energy left behind by the Ancestral Sword Master, it possesses such domineering power even at the Yogacara’s First Stage… Once it reaches the Yogacara’s Third Stage, it can annihilate anyone and anything in its way.” “What power…” Though Xianna was well-versed in
James’ Yogacara Sword Energy brought about abnormalities in the mountains of the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion. Sword Energy materialized from within the thousands of mountains and turned into concentrated energy before being absorbed by his Yogacara Sword Energy. At that moment, his Yogacara Sword Energy began undergoing changes. Everyone watched intently with eyes of envy, especially the Crepe Myrtle Sword Master. As the leader of the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion, she knew very clearly how powerful the Sword Energy there was. The Sword Pavilion itself was a powerful Magic Circle. As long as one was within the Sword Pavilion, one’s Sword Energy would be unconsciously sapped away by the mountains and be concealed while one cultivated. As time passed, the Sword Energy being accumulated was terrifying. Now, they were released and absorbed by James. “Looks like he won’t be able to finish absorbing them in a short amount of time.” After glancing at James, Xianna said, “We should leave for
Walganus, on the other hand, was secretly watching James. The drastic increase in James’ aura made even him envious. At the same time, however, he secretly rejoiced. That was because, to him, everything James had would soon belong to him. After James obtained peerless swordsmanship and the Curse Magic, he would make a move. Upon thinking about this, he could not help but grin. Time passed, and James’ aura grew increasingly stronger. In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. Now, the Sword Energies in the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion’s sky was almost completely gone. They had been absorbed by James and became fertilizer of his Yogacara. Currently, James had reached the Mage Rank’s Third Stage. As long as he was willing, he could cross into the Tribulation Rank anytime. A wave of Sword Energy enveloped him and underwent another change. The Yogacara’s First Stage was white and its Second Stage was gold. Now, as he reached the Third Stage, the Sword Energy turned from g
After everyone left, only James remained. Pensive, James sat on a chair in the courtyard. Though he had absorbed the Sword Energy of the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion, he could not find the swordsmanship left behind by the Ancestral Sword Master. Now, his resolve was beginning to waver. “Is everything only a myth?” James believed there was no swordsmanship inheritance here. That was because he once heard from Sophie that the Ancestral Sword Master’s inheritance was located in the Mound of Sabers. Meanwhile, no one knew where the Mound of Sabers was located. As such, there was only a handful who had entered the location. Though James wished to obtain the inheritance of the Ancestral Sword Master, he did not force the issue. He had already obtained many benefits at the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion. By absorbing the countless Sword Energies, his Yogacara had evolved to reach the Third Stage, thereby increasing his strength drastically. Currently, he could cross into the Tribulati
Then, he said nothing else and gazed into the distance. He seemed to be deep in contemplation. James said nothing. The scene fell into a deadly silence. A minute later, Walganus suddenly said, “Sorry for bothering you, James.” Saying that, he clasped his fists and turned to leave. Meanwhile, James returned to his room, sat on his bed, and gently rubbed his temples. “Is there really an inheritance left behind by the Ancestral Sword Master here?” He murmured. Then, he questioned the Spirit Tool. However, the Spirit Tool had nothing better to suggest and only told James to leave everything to fate. After Walganus left, he went searching for the Crepe Myrtle Sword Master. At that moment, she was in a closed-door meditation at the back of the mountain. Wearing a purple dress, she sat in a lotus position while levitating in mid-air. Her long black hair fluttered, and her body was surrounded by purple Sword Light, which looked indescribably dazzling. Upon sensing Walganu
The Sword Master never expected Walganus to ambush her. Besides, Walganus’ strength was greater than hers in the first place. After being struck, her meridians shattered, and she collapsed heavily to the ground, spurting out a mouthful of blood. Standing up with great difficulty, she stared at Walganus, who was slowly approaching her, and pointed her finger at him, “Y-You…” As she spoke, her injuries were aggravated, and she collapsed to the ground once more. This time, she could not stand back up. Walganus walked over to the Sword Master, whose life was hanging by a thread, and looked down at her as an evil grin crept up on his face. “Don’t blame me for this, Sword Master. I truly hoped that it wouldn’t come to this. However, you refused to tell me what you know about swordsmanship.” “D-Despicable…” The Sword Master cursed. As her injuries were grave, blood trickled down her lips and stained her purple dress as she spoke. Walganus crouched down and sealed away her cultiv
Walganus rubbed his temples and said, “I can’t make a move against him at the moment. He’s the key to obtaining the swordsmanship inheritance and the Curse Magic. I shouldn’t make a move against him unless absolutely necessary.” “Will he suspect things?” Yanina was worried. Walganus lifted her chin and asked smilingly, “Why? Are you scared?” “N-No, I’m not.” She pretended to be brave. Walganus said smilingly, “Don’t worry. I’ll hold up my end of the bargain. Once everything’s resolved, you’ll be the Sword Master of the Crepe Myrtle Sword Pavilion. If you wish, I can even make you the Empress of Sangria.” “Thank you, Walganus.” Yanina was grateful for his deeds. Walganus pointed at Xianna, whose life was hanging by a thread, and said, “Lock her up for now.” “Understood. I’ll personally bring her to the dungeon.” Yanina grabbed Xianna and took her to the dungeon. Then, Walganus left. After capturing the Sword Master and Xianna, he acted as if nothing had happened and