“He would go down in history as the youngest individual to reach the seventh rank.” They were stunned by the aura coming from above, which was so powerful that everyone inside the villa could sense it.“Retreat!” Lucjan ordered. “The villa can no longer withstand his aura. The building is about to collapse.”Then, everyone inside the villa hurriedly retreated to an empty plot of land a few hundred meters away. James’ True Energy exploded. In a short amount of time, he had gained a cultivation base that would take others a decade to achieve. True Energy entered his limbs and nourished his flesh. At that moment, James could feel a vortex that was absorbing his True Energy at an alarming rate at the sole of his feet. “I-Is this the final Spiritual Gate of my body?” James froze. Although he knew that a final Spiritual Gate existed, he was still nonetheless shocked upon sensing it himself. “Break through!” James cried out while catalyzing True Energy. Like a tidal wave

He had never concerned himself with the King of a hundred years ago. Instead, he was more interested in the Elite Four by the King’s side—Sky, Earth, Wind, and Thunder. As far as he knew, the four of them had reached the seventh rank a century ago. It was with their help that Sol was founded in the first place. Meanwhile, Mr. Lee, the person behind the King, was a disciple of Sky. James knew that the ancient martial artists were humans too. However, under normal circumstances, as long as one’s True Energy was properly maintained after reaching the seventh rank, one could extend one’s lifespan easily no matter the age. They could be alive. If they were, they would have reached the eighth rank by now.“Have you heard any news about the Elite Four of the first King?”Lucjan shook his head slightly. “No, I haven’t. After the battle against the Gu Sect, they were gravely injured and entered closed-door meditation. They should be dead by now.”Hearing this, James did not quest

Looking at James’ retreating figure, Thea burst into tears. “Why, James? Why…” At that moment, she had nothing else to live for. She stood by the roadside and cried. Then, without the slightest bit of hesitation, she leaped off the cliff. The roadside was constructed around the cliff. On one side was a steep slope, and on the other was an abyss. Although James had his back on Thea, his sensory skills were greatly boosted after reaching the seventh rank. He knew what was happening even without turning his head. The moment Thea leaped off the cliff, he immediately sensed it. “That idiot,” He cursed silently. Then, in an instant, he leaped into the air and off the towering cliffs. Although he was a seventh-rank martial artist, he could not control his True Energy as he pleased because he was injured. As such, he could not fully control the speed of his fall.However, upon seeing the falling Thea, he could not care less about his injuries. He catalyzed True Energy and acce

“Oh, James…” Bryce called out. He was slowly approaching James and Thea. Soon, he was within James’ field of vision. Seeing that James was treating his injuries with Thea standing beside him, he breathed a sigh of relief before saying with a smile, “I knew that you’d have no problem surviving a jump off a cliff.”James remained silent. Bryce walked over to him and asked, “How are you feeling?” James opened his eyes and looked at him weakly. “My injuries are rather serious. I need time to heal. Why don’t you return first? Once my I recover, I’ll meet up with you at the Mount Thunder Sect.”“I…” Bryce briefly hesitated before saying, “James, I think it’s better if I help you up.” Glancing at him, James nodded slightly. “That works too.” Bryce then walked over to him. James slowly got up with the help of the Blade of Justice. Bryce helped him up and said, “I’ll take you out of here first. Once you’re safe, I’ll return for Thea.” “Sure.” James nodded. “Let’s get

“What are you doing here? Who let you in?” Delainey walked in and glared at Maxine with suspicion.Glancing at Delainey, Maxine asked coldly, “What? Can’t I have a look?”“We should respect the deceased. You…”“Alright, I understand. I’ll leave immediately.” Unwilling to prolong the conversation unnecessarily, Maxine turned to leave.Glancing at the corpses on the ground, Delainey turned to leave too.In the abyss…James was treating his injuries. However, his injuries were grave. They would not rejuvenate in such a short amount of time. However, after a few hours of regulation, his condition stabilized. As long as he did not use True Energy recklessly, he would not be in mortal danger.All this while, Thea had been keeping watch beside him. Thea knew that he was gravely injured. As she felt bad about it, she remained silent. “James…” A voice came. James opened his eyes.An elderly man was standing before him. “Why are you here?” James looked at Lucjan and asked.