It was tough to overcome the last barrier.Even Marcello stood no chance of victory.Thus, he chose to leave.He was not worried that the others who came after him would be able to defeat the woman in white.The two returned on the same path.Soon, they left the city.The others were still fighting outside the city.When they saw Marcello and James coming out of the city, they were curious.However, the two simply continued on their way without saying a word.There were plenty of Magic Circles and barriers on their way, but their way back was unimpeded. They did not need much effort to return to the mountaintop outside the city.There was a portal on the mountaintop that was formed with golden light.The two stepped through the portal without hesitation, and were transported out of the Celestial Abode to a mountain within Mount Bane’s vicinity.Several months had passed since they entered the city.The Overworld Outsiders gathered in Mount Bane and entered the Celestial Ab

After James left Mount Bane, he promptly made his way to Lothian.He went to the military region of the closest city to Mount Bane and boarded a private plane directly to Lothian.Half a day later, James finally arrived in Lothian.He met up with Langston, Tyrus, and Xandra in the palace.Xandra knew most Overworld Outsiders had gone to Mount Bane’s Celestial Abode. Since they already knew about it, Lothian’s martial artists did not bother investigating further.“How did it go, James? Are you alright?”Xandra pulled James over and checked him for injuries.James smiled and said, “Nothing happened to me.”“By the way, what exactly is the Celestial Abode?” asked Tyrus.James briefly explained the events that happened after he entered the Celestial Abode.Despite his offhanded descriptions, everyone present paled and balked at the experiences James described.“I’m going to meditate in seclusion for some time. When I’m strong enough, I’ll challenge it once more to see if I can c

The energy emanating from Thea’s body was forceful. James was able to roughly infer Thea’s current cultivation rank from the energy alone.Her cultivation base must have already reached Supernatural Consummation and was barely a step away from becoming Herculean.The custodian turned to Xandra and said, “From now onward, you’ll have to stay here to cleanse the Demonic Energy within you.”“I understand.” Xandra nodded.The Demonic Energy within her had tormented her for thousands of years. She was glad to finally get rid of it once and for all.“Ms. Custodian…”James spoke hesitantly.The custodian looked at him and asked, “Yes? What else is the matter?”James mustered up the courage and said, “A Celestial Abode had appeared in Mount Bane…”He explained the events that took place at the Celestial Abode in detail.“I’m aiming to get through the ninth barrier, but I’m not strong enough. I’d like to train here for a while under your guidance. The ninth barrier’s defender said I n

James ate one of the silver fruits.An indescribable aroma wafted from his throat to his whole body with one bite. Right after that, powerful energy flowed through his body.His body’s pores were stretched open, and silvery-white rays of light emanated from his body, lifting his body from the ground. He felt as if he was going to ascend to the skies.“What incredible energy.” James’ mouth hung agape.To avoid losing excess energy from his body, he closed his body’s pores and quickly activated the Lunar and Terra Art. He absorbed the energy within his body and refined it into his own True Energy.His True Energy was rapidly enhanced.It had been some time since he became a Supernatural. Previously, he cultivated in the Celestial Abode. Now that he had absorbed the mysterious silver fruit, he could perceive the Inner Gates within his body.He continued to absorb the energy. Soon, he felt that he had reached the limit because something inside him prevented him from absorbing more

James had no idea what the custodian was trying to do.Still, he stood up and obediently followed her.The custodian stepped into the air, walking at a slow pace because she was afraid James could not keep up with her.James resolutely followed behind her.After passing through many collapsed mountains and dried-up rivers, James saw a glow before him. As they got closer, the glow intensified, and James recognized it was flames that he saw.The mountain range was encircled by an inferno, which burned with an eerie, white flame. The sight was slightly unsettling.The custodian stopped outside the mountain range that was surrounded by flames. James also halted in his tracks.Although they were standing far from the inferno, James could feel the burning heat, and drops of sweat kept forming on his forehead.He was shocked because no ordinary flames had an effect on him at his rank.“What is this place?” asked James.The custodian replied, “This is the Flame Energy of a particular