Meanwhile, the Forladtt Land’s first level was full of joy and laughter.A few beautiful young women chatted happily as they picked spiritual fruits from towering trees.“Hey! Did you hear about our empire’s Martial Tournament? The highest reward is supposedly a Spiritual Tool!”“Of course, I did! It’s rumored the top one hundred people will be permitted to the fourth level to cultivate. That’s the outer battlefield that contains countless exceptional treasures!“The Fifth Legion has sent several powerhouses at the Yurarceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation. The Legion Commander also promised to accept anyone who ranks top ten in the tournament as his disciples and pass on Curse Magic to them.”“Goodness! How are we so unlucky? We couldn’t even make it past the first elimination round.”“Pick your fruits. We’re still far from the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation.”James quietly cast the Terrastride Sep and entered the Forladtt Land, listening to their chatter with a smile.
Their cultivation had surpassed that of Jacopo and Xainte, reaching the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation’s Consummation.However, James perceived that despite their advancements, these two youths still lagged behind Jacopo and Xainte in terms of combat prowess. After all, Jacopo and Xainte were disciples of Clayton, who prioritized practical application and speed over cultivation strength.Suddenly, a clear voice resonated from the outer battlefield’s fifth floor. “Hurry up! If you’re unable to exterminate thirty thousand remnant souls in a single attack, you’re unworthy of being James’ children.”Upon hearing the admonishment, Noel and Winnie’s expression turned somber. They immediately sprung into action again, their onslaught becoming swifter and more precise.The siblings unleashed countless clones and cast a diverse variation of Supernatual Powers. Their righteous aura and the power of heaven and earth permeated the surroundings, obliterating countless remnant souls t
James, who had suddenly been exposed, was equally puzzled by the sudden events. He planned to observe how his children would diffuse the situation, not expecting to be suddenly revealed by the Courageous Tower.After a moment of shock, Lyla exclaimed, “Forty, Forty-nine!”James teleported in front of her in a flash, covered her mouth, and shook his head.Lyla was incredibly shaken by the situation. She never imagined the person that she had been longing for would appear so unexpectedly.For years, she had been tormented by the thoughts of James and was unable to find peace at night. Upon waking, her face would be stained with tears, and the weight of her longing for him weighed heavily.She constantly reminded herself the man she yearned for had already vanished. Whether he was still alive, or in seclusion was still uncertain. Nonetheless, she held on to the hope he would return as a formidable powerhouseBefore others, she buried the sorrow and longing deep within, portraying he
Lyla wept inconsolably in James’ arms, releasing all the pent-up emotions she had been holding inside. Every tear carried with it a mixture of grievances, sadness, longing, pain, helplessness, and even a hint of excitement.This once formidable law enforcer who had commanded respect and fear, now resembled a vulnerable little girl, her tears flowing uncontrollably like raindrops.If there was anything capable of breaking Lyla’s cold front, it was James.After what felt like an eternity, Lyla's sobs began to subside, eventually fading into silence. James looked down to see her wide, tear-filled eyes staring up at him, her grip on his arm tight as if afraid he would vanish into thin air.Gradually, she fell into a deep slumber in James’ arms.As he held Lyla in his arms, James could not help but feel overwhelmed by the weight of her affection. Her persistence touched him deeply, yet it also burdened him with a sense of responsibility that he found difficult to bear.He looked at he
Suddenly, James asked, “It’s beautiful, right? Want one?”Upon hearing James’ words, Noel and Winnie were taken aback. Their expressions resembled those of individuals who had unexpectedly encountered ghosts in broad daylight.“You two have reached great heights in cultivation, but haven’t reached the stage where you can merge with a golden body. Perhaps if you kill another trillion remnant souls that are at the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank’s Ninth Tribulation’s Consummation, you might qualify.”Winnie immediately recomposed and positioned herself in front of James.“Dad, you…you…” she stammered, evidently at a loss for words.“Yeah, it’s me. At least you remember. Indeed the eldest is always the most sensible one,” James said with a chuckle.Winnie suddenly burst into tears and threw herself into James’ arms.“I was complimenting you. Why are you crying? As my daughter, you’re only allowed to shed tears on your wedding day,” James smiled, returning her embrace.“I thought I’d never s
Simultaneously, Noel propelled himself into the air, swiftly landing on Winnie’s shoulder. With a swift motion, he extended his long knife, directing it forward. His powers of heaven and earth formed into Sword Lights and merged into the oval-light shield. The hues of the surroundings shifted and a weighty sense of oppression and formidable energy filled the air, even causing James to feel a hint of awe.Was this a joint attack of the skills taught by the Celestial Sages and Yegor?Though their righteous aura as well as heaven and earth powers were only a fraction of their teachers, their combined strength was undeniably impressive.Observing their poised demeanor, James felt inclined to personally assess his children’s strengths. He moved to gently set Lyla aside, but to his surprise, she had already opened her eyes.James immediately said telepathically, “Don’t expose me. Let them fight with their full strength.”Understanding his intentions, Lyla nodded and sat in a crossed
The siblings anxiously looked toward Lyla, who was sitting nearby with closed eyes.Winnie asked, “Aunt Lyla, where did you find a powerhouse like him from? Please let him teach us. I’ll get you the most delicious jerky! A lot of them!”Noel also pleaded, “Please, Aunty Lyla. Next time you quarrel with Aunt Rebella, I’ll side with you.”James almost failed to suppress his laughter, finding it funny his children were so playful with Lyla even though they had been so afraid of her a few moments ago.It seemed Lyla’s teachings toward them were not only strict but also filled with love. It was why they could act so carefreely with her.Lyla slowly opened her eyes and said, “Really?”“Of course!” Noel and Winnie nodded simultaneously. James was rendered speechless, surprised Lyla, the epitome of coldness, was so easily bribed. Lyla immediately leaped into the air, and stopped beside James, saying, “Give them some guidance. It hasn’t been easy for them.”Noel and Winnie looked at
James’ actions exemplified a father’s deep care and love for his children.Seeing the siblings’ ashamed expressions, James waved his hand and transported everyone to the outer battlefield’s fifth level. Instantaneously, a horde of dense remnant souls swirled around them at lightning speed.“Watch carefully,” James shouted, then darted out.Confronted by the densely clustered remnant souls, he swiftly maneuvered through them, leaving behind a trail of afterimages. Instead of killing them, he gently tapped on them to disable them.In just the blink of an eye, billions of remnant souls were lying on the ground, yet none of them were destroyed. James made his way back to his children and stopped beside them.Noel and Winnie were startled to see the remnant souls growl in pain, unable to get up from the ground.They were in awe of James’ approach to taking down the remnant souls.James said sternly, “As I said, the most undefeatable skill is speed. These are remnant souls, so killing