Chapter 1697


    As dragon blood was the only thing that could save Thea’s life, James had no other choice. He did not


    wish to lose her. For her, he would go to the ends of the earth.


    “And your strength?”


    Thomas said, “I’m simply worried that you might be in danger when ying the dragon.”


    James smiled and said, “Worry not, my strength isn’t beneath yours.”


    “True, you’ve obtained the Novenary Golden Pill, after all. You must have consumed the pill now that a


    year has passed. So, have you crossed into the ninth rank?”


    James smiled bitterly and said, “How could that be? History would be full of ninth-ranked grandmasters


    if it were that easy.”


    “That’s true.”


    The two conversed in whispers.


    Ten minutes passed. However, no one dared step forward


    James furrowed his eyebrows.


    This could not go on


    He said goodbye to Thomas and walked over to Sky, asking. Ten minutes have passed. Yet, no one is


    stepping forward. Are you really not going?”


    “Nope


    Sky said, “I don’t have a death wish.”


    James said, I’ll go, then.”


    Sky said smilingly. “Sure.”


    James was eager to enter the arena. After reaching the peak of the Ninth Stair, his True Energy had


    reached a stage where it could no longer increase. Besides, his sword technique had increased by


    leaps and bounds. He wanted to use this opportunity to unt his strength and show the world what the


    Fourteen Heavenly Swords were capable of


    He leaped into the air andnded in the arena.


    It’s James.”


    “James has entered the arena


    “He obtained the Novenary Golden Pill a year ago. Legend has it that it allows one to cross into the


    ninth rank. He must have consumed it now that a year has passed. I wonder what his current strength


    is.”


    Is James at the ninth rank now?”


    “If that’s the case, the oue of this tournament is decided.”


    James’ appearance stunned the crowd.


    Below, Jackson Cabral was here alongside Diney Cabral


    “Look, it’s James


    Upon seeing James, Diney could not help but exim, “A year has passed. I wonder what his


    current strength is.”


    Jackson said with a smile. “We’ll know soon.”


    Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the arena. They were waiting for a challenger to emerge.


    “Hahaha! I’d like to challenge you to a battle, James.”


    A burst ofughter boomed.


    Then, an elderly man entered the arena.


    It was Zekiel Pris, also known as Archbishop Pris of the Pris Sect.


    Zekiel entered the arena and said with a smile, “James, I’m not here to im the title of the most


    powerful individual in the world. Over the past year, I’ve gained further insight into the Pris Sword Art


    Since you’ve mastered the sword technique, I’m curious to see your mastery of the Pris Sword Art.


    We will only have a sparring match. Is that fine with you?”


    “Sure.”


    James looked at Zekiel and said smilingly, “Although this is a sparring match, I advise you to be on


    your guard. After all, even I am afraid of my own strength. I’m worried that I might identally harm


    you.” “Hahaha!”


    Zekiel burst into a peal ofughter


    Swish!


    Then, he brandished his sword. At that moment, the temperature inside the castle began to increase at


    a rapid pace. Meanwhile, Zekiel exuded an extremely powerful aura.


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    “What a weapon…”


    “That’s the Hellfire Sword”


    As Zekiel brandished his sword, many eximed


    Meanwhile, Zekiel had a smug look on his face. “Watch out, James. This is the Hellfire Sword”