Chapter 1598


    “Sigh…”


    Can sighed deeply.


    He was slightly crestfallen upon hearing news of Lucjan’s demise. Can was once the Sect Leader of


    the Gu Sect, and he swore to avenge his fallenrades during the battle against the Gu Sect. Even


    now, deep down, he still held a grudge. Sometimes, he thought about continuing his revenge. However,


    his resolve had wavered. He thought of Lucjan as a confidant. Although he betrayed him in the end, he


    understood his reason for doing so.


    “What’s wrong?” Upon seeing Can’s mncholic expression, James asked.


    “It’s nothing.”


    Can shook his head slightly and said, “By the way, what do you n to do next?”


    James said, “Now that I have regained control of Crucifier, I should return at once to save Thea.


    Maxine’s injuries are grave too. They need my help.”


    “Mhm.”


    Can nodded and said, “In that case, you should return at once. I will remain at Divine Sword Vi for


    a few more days. After all, the First Blood Emperor and Ezekiel managed to slip through your grasp.


    I’m worried they will be back soon.”


    “I’m running out of time. I will depart at once.”


    “Get going, then.” Can waved.


    James stood up and left after informing the owner of Divine Sword Vi.


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    He went to the ce where he got off the ne and headed to the military region with a helicopter.


    Then, he boarded a ne inbound for the Capital. By daybreak, he had arrived at the military region of


    the Red me Army.


    He did not return home but instead headed to the Cadens’ residence. That was because Maxine was in


    a much more precarious situation. Although Thea’s injuries were equally as grave, she should be fine


    for now. So, he decided to save Maxine first.


    By the time he arrived at the Cadens’ residence, it was already eight in the morning.


    In a room in the Cadens’ courtyard….


    Maxine was lying on the bed while wearing a white dress.


    “Did everything go well?” Bet asked.


    “Mhm.”


    James nodded and said, “Things went fairly smoothly, I’d say. I annihted Lucjan, the Sect Leader of


    the Gu Sect, and took back the de of Justice and Crucifier. Now that the Gu Sect is leaderless, I will


    annihte them all once I’ve saved Maxine.”


    “Quick, save her. Her condition is rather serious.”


    “Got it.”


    James approached Maxine Looking at her pale face, he took out Crucifier from under his sleeve. After


    disinfecting it with True Energy, he grabbed a needle and imbued it with True Energy.


    At that moment, the needle began glimmering.


    James wlessly inserted the needle into Maxine’s forehead. Then, he grabbed the second needle.


    Soon, all eighty-one needles were inserted.


    Maxine’s body began shivering. At the same time, a warm current flowed throughout her body and


    healed her gravely injured body.


    After approximately twenty minutes, she regained consciousness.


    James began extracting the needles.


    “Th-Thank you, James.”


    Maxine said with great difficulty. Though she tried to get up, she could not exert even a single ounce of


    strength.


    James waved slightly and said, “You’re still too weak at the moment. Lie down and rest. I’ll be here to


    insert the needles once more after a few days. By then, you should bepletely recovered.”


    “How magical…” Bet eximed, “Though we the Cadens pride ourselves as practitioners of


    medicine for generations, I could do nothing to cure her injuries. To think that a few needles from you


    would do the trick!”


    James smiled faintly.


    This was only the tip of the iceberg of what Crucifier could do.