More than 10,000 foreign soldiers assembled outside Bane City’s gate.These soldiers were menacing and powerful auras emanating from them. This was evidently a result of years of fighting intense battles.Clop! Clop! Clop!A soldier on a horse rode up to them.The horse’s hooves thundered as it galloped over.Seeing this scene, James smiled playfully and said, “What a grand welcome.”Thea smiled silently beside him.The mounted soldier approached and stood ahead of the army. He looked at James’ entourage and said coldly, “Who are you? State your names.”His stern voice reverberated through the air.James smiled faintly and took a few steps forward, answering the soldier, “I’m James Caden. Who’s currently running Bane City? Hurry up and report my visit to them immediately.”James’ goal was not to start conflict but to negotiate. He would only retaliate if the negotiation failed.“James?”Hearing his name, the mounted soldier was taken aback.He was an Athuran and had hear
“I heard James strongest among all of Earth’s humans. I’d like to see if he lives up to his title.”After speaking, Yorick got up and walked out of the hall.Many of the creatures in the hall also followed suit.James waited at the city gate for about ten minutes until a group of people finally showed up. There were more than 500 people, all of which gave off imposing auras and were prodigies of different races from throughout the universe.The person in the lead was Yorick of the Authurans.After the group of creatures appeared, the surrounding guards immediately withdrew.James looked at the group and noticed Marcello and Jace among them. However, he did not greet them. After scanning the group, James looked at Yorick in the lead and smiled. “Who are you? Are you the one that chased humans out of Bane City and Mount Bane? Are you the one who’s in charge of Bane City?”Yorick looked at James.“That’s right. I’m the one that drove the weak humans out of Bane City. I wouldn’t ex
James agreed to Yorick’s challenge before all the universe’s prodigies.If he won, he would have the final say in Mount Bane.Conversely, if he lost, James would be at Yorick’s mercy. He would have to comply with any order Yorick gave, even if that order was for him to die.“The difference in strength between those two is immense.”“Yeah. Although James is the greatest prodigy on Earth, there is still a seal in the human body. Moreover, his growth is restricted because the Spiritual Energy on Earth is scarce.”“The outcome’s been settled even before they begin the battle.”…No one was optimistic about James’ chances.Most of the universe’s prodigies were expecting him to die.“What are you thinking, Honey? How could you accept his challenge? What if you lose for real?”Thea’s face was full of worry.“We won’t know how this ends until it’s over.”James was not discouraged. Although he had no clue about Yorick’s strength, that did not necessarily mean he would lose.The cre
Puzzled, Thea asked, “What’s this about?”She had been traveling with Brielle for a long time, but Brielle never brought up the matter.Brielle looked at the three men suspiciously and asked, “You’re saying you truly weren’t responsible for this?”James shrugged and said, “I have no idea what you’re talking about. Let’s not dwell on this matter. The my priority is to head back as soon as possible and prepare to fight against the Athurans’ prodigy in a month.”“Yorick, right? I know about him,” said Qusai.James looked at Qusai and asked, “Is he strong?”Qusai nodded. “Yeah, he’s incredibly strong.”He tried to recall what he could about Yorick. After a while, he said, “Many years ago, I went to the Athura Realm with my father and met the great powerhouse, Lamont Andalus. At that time, Yorick was in his teens but already possessed strong Athuran Power. “His father, Lamont is a Grand Emperor, so he has the blood of Grand Emperor flowing in his veins and was born with powerful en
James smiled awkwardly at her question and did not explain further.Harold walked over and asked, “How did it go? What’s the situation in Bane City?”At that moment, many prodigies from the Three Thousand Worlds walked over and looked at James, eagerly awaiting an answer.James said, “When I went to Bane City, I met prodigies from other races that came from all over the universe. I accepted a challenge against Yorick from the Athuran Clan. Our fight will take place in a month’s time. I’ll have dominion over Mount Bane if I can defeat him. If I lose, then I’ll have to submit and obey Yorick.”Quintina immediately exclaimed, “What?! I heard that all the foreign prodigies that came to Earth are very powerful, James.”James replied calmly, “I still have a month before the battle. I’ll make sure to prepare well in that time. It’s not like the battle’s already been decided.”James did not say much and patiently waited outside Mount Bane for Qusai.Meanwhile, Qusai had already entered
Yorick turned to see Marcello and Jace following him. He said, “I’ve got a friend over. Let’s talk another day. Someone, see off my guests.” After speaking, Yorick walked back into the mansion.Marcello stood at the mansion gate and asked warily, “Who’s that person? They seem like someone outstanding.”Jace shook his head in uncertainty.Although he was well-informed and knowledgeable, his knowledge was only limited to the Demon Realm. He did not know much about the creatures outside the Demon Realm. Thus, he could not recognize Qusai.“Forget it. Let’s just leave for now,” said Jace.“But…”Reluctance was evident in Marcello’s tone. “I promised to help James ascertain Yorick’s current strength.”Jace said, “There’s no rush. We can come back another day. Besides, there’s still a month until the battle.”“Alright.” Marcello nodded.The two left.Meanwhile, Yorick sat opposite Qusai in the mansion’s hall. He said with a bright smile, “I didn’t expect the Fiend Realm’s young m
After waiting outside Mount Bane for a while, eventually Qusai returned to James’ party.James immediately approached Qusai and asked, “How did it go? Did you manage to acquire any information from Yorick?”Qusai nodded and said, “Yes. He told me his cultivation rank but it isn’t very high. Yorick said he was at the Sage Rank’s Tenth Stage.”Hearing this, James sighed in relief.The power difference between him and Yorick was not that wide afterall. They were only ten stages apart. James could use his treasures to bridge the gap.“However…!”Qusai continued to speak, “Although he is only at the Sage Rank’s Tenth Stage. You’re incomparable to him. From my understanding, the Athurans have a Secret Art which allows them to transform themselves. It’s called the Athuran Combat Form and there are nine stages in the form. Their combat strength increases tremendously every time they reach a higher stage.“Yorick refused to tell me which stage of the form he had reached, so I don’t know
As soon as Winnie entered the main hall’s entrance, she saw a beautiful woman surrounded by many people.“Mom…”Some of the Callahans were gathered around Thea.Hearing a voice call out to her, Thea turned around and saw a young woman standing at the main hall’s entrance.The young woman wore a white dress and looked similar to Thea.“Winnie?”Thea was stunned by Winnie’s appearance.Winnie was still a little girl when she left. Now, she was all grown up after all these years.“Mom!”Winnie rushed over and wrapped her arms tightly around Thea.Happy tears rolled down Thea’s face.“You’ve grown so much, Winnie. I haven’t seen you in so many years. I almost couldn’t recognize you.”Winnie let go of Thea and said with teary eyes, “I missed you so much, Mom!”“Don’t cry, Winnie.”Thea reached out and wiped the tears that rolled down Winnie’s eyes.Thea looked at the people in the hall and said, “Dad, Mom, Grandpa. I’d like to spend some time with Winnie first.”With that sa