James turned around but did not sense anyone dangerous.He mumbled, perplexed, “What’s going on? What is this terrifying sensation?”Thinking he had too much to drink, he shook his head and continued walking forward. However, after a short walk, the terrifying sensation returned. It was uncomfortable, like being watched by a venomous snake. This time, he ignored it and continued on his way. He took a few steps before turning around abruptly.The moment James turned around, he saw countless people behind him.Among them was a man in a black overcoat and black hat. He was about fifty years old. His facial features were ordinary, the kind that one would forget after a quick glance.Regardless, James sensed a threat emanating from him. It was like a venomous snake, ready to strike and bite at any moment.Two sets of eyes locked on each other.The man in the black overcoat raised the corners of his mouth and smiled slightly. Immediately afterward, he turned and walked away.James

Thomas came here to search for the Sacred Fire Fig, but he did not expect to come across a centenary fire snake. The gall of the fire snake was a tonic for martial artists.However, his strength had already reached a point where using external means to increase it would be futile. Even the gall of a centenary fire snake would not help him much.On the other hand, giving it to Thea would boost her strength significantly. With only a snake gall, a third-rank powerhouse was trained.“Oh, that’s right. Why do you want to lead James here, Grandfather? Isn't it fine if I just bring back the Sacred Fire Fig?" Thea inquired. She was aware of Thomas' plan to lead James here.Thomas glanced at her and said, “How would you explain it if you just brought it back? It isn't the right time yet. I don't want James to find out about my existence, and I especially don't want outsiders to speculate about it.”“But James is already suspicious of you.”“That’s why I’m leading him here.” Thomas gave a

The moment Thomas spoke, James knew he was his grandfather.The same grandfather who adored him since he was a child.He knelt on the ground, staring at the bottomless pit in front of him, and sobbed uncontrollably.Scenes from his childhood flooded back to him.He remembered sitting on his grandfather's lap while his grandfather taught him ancient language and the fundamentals of Solean Medicine.In the fire at the Cadens' ten years ago, he was helpless. He heard the Cadens howling and roaring in agony, but he could not do anything.In the end, it was Thea who rushed in and saved him.Ten years later, he was still helpless and witnessed his grandfather's fall into the bottomless pit with his own eyes.“Damn it.”James stood up, veins bulging on his face, and stared unwaveringly at the black-robe figure on the rock across from him.Maxine was concerned that James would lose control and grabbed him just in time. “James, don’t be reckless. Thea is still dangling there,” she adv

Tobias left quickly and came back just as quickly.After ten minutes or so, he returned.“How did it go, Grandpa?” Maxine inquired.Tobias shook his head and said, “The base is very deep and filled with lava. I couldn't delve any further. He most likely didn't survive the fall.”“I don't believe that,” James kept shaking his head.His grandfather had even survived the devastating fire ten years before. He would not have died so easily right now.Tobias took a glance at him and said, “Even if you don't believe it, you should. Theoretically, falling from this point would result in certain death, unless his strength had reached unimaginable heights and advanced beyond the seventh rank.”As he was saying that, he cast a quick glance at Thea and inquired, “How did you become involved with Thomas?”Thea did not hold back, telling him everything about how Thomas had met up with her.She did not, however, say anything about the secret of Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge. She only m

James was also relieved that Thea had acquired third-rank Internal Energy. Now, he could finally relax and stop worrying about her getting into trouble.Instead of responding to Thea, he turned around and stared at the cavern’s entrance nearby.Thea was tactful and stood by quietly without asking any further. “Haa…” James sighed deeply in resignation.When the man thought to be his grandfather showed up, he was both ecstatic and concerned.He was ecstatic because his grandfather was still alive. In contrast, he was concerned that his grandfather was, as Tobias and Maxine had described him, a vile and unforgivable devil.James wished he could find his grandfather and learn the truth from him. He wanted to hear from him directly that he was not who they claimed he was.However, his grandfather fell into the bottomless abyss only moments after they met. Although he saw him fall, James was powerless to stop it.“Honey, Grandfather wanted you to live a good life and didn't want you