Chapter 2024


    “Is James going to give it another try?”


    “I wonder if that earthling can pass the third barrier.”


    Many had gathered by the third barrier after failing to pass. They all wondered if James could


    aplish what they could not.


    James emptied his mind and removed all impurities before taking a step forward. At the same time, he


    discharged Psynergy that sensed his surroundings, and every movement of the golems surfaced in his


    mind. He could clearly see the trajectory of their attacks, thereby allowing him to dodge in advance.


    As he dodged agilely, he pressed onward.


    Soon, he was at the 200-meter mark.


    However, the golems’ attack speed elerated. Even though James could sense their iing


    attacks, he could not dodge them in time.


    His shoulder was struck, sending excruciating pain throughout his body. Meanwhile, he was showing


    signs of falling over. After being struck once, James suffered many more injuries from the golems.


    As blood trickled down from his lips, he silently murmured, “Calm down, James.”


    Immediately, he catalyzed Ataraxia, and his mind began to clear.


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    However, it was no use. He could not dodge the golems’ attack in time. Their speed was extraordinary,


    and their force great. Even though he possessed impressive rejuvenating abilities, he only managed to


    proceed for another fifty meters before conceding defeat.


    He hurriedly retreated to his starting point. Wiping the blood trace off his lips, he looked at Marcello


    dejectedly and said, “I failed again. I think you should go on without me. The Son of Heaven has


    already left for three days. You might not be able to catch up if you linger around here any longer.”


    Marcello bit his lips. He truly wanted to help James out.


    However, it appeared that James would not be able to gain insight into the techniques he imparted to


    him in a short amount of time. It was not James’ fault. In fact, it was impressive enough that he


    managed to aplish this much in just a few days.


    “Alright, then I’ll be taking my leave. But don’t be dismayed. This Celestial Abode has nine barriers,


    with each more difficult than the one before. In my opinion, it might take years for any of us to reach the


    end. So, cultivate well, James.”


    “Mhm.” James nodded.


    Leaving that remark, Marcello swiftly left.


    Upon seeing Marcello pass through the third barrier, the crowd was dumbfounded. Many tried with all


    their strength and barely made it. Now, Marcello managed to pass the third barrier just like that.


    It stunned everyone.


    “Who is he?”


    “He’s so powerful… He managed to pass the barrier so easily.”


    “He seems to be well-acquainted with James.”


    Many conversed as they nced at James.


    James, however, paid no heed to them. He stood before the golem formation and contemted how


    best to proceed.


    Though passing the golem formation was nigh impossible, the Celestial Abode was simply too enticing.


    “Marcello said it might take years for anyone to pass all nine barriers. I might still have a chance,” he


    murmured.


    Then, he sat in a lotus position on the ground and meditated, contemting and sensing everything


    Marcello had taught him.


    ‘Conditioned reflex?’


    Marcello said that it would allow the body to acquire conditioned reflexes. He would be able to pass the


    barrier easily that way. However, aplishing it was hard.


    After thinking for a moment, James settled for a simple n. He would challenge the barrier repeatedly


    despite the injuries he may suffer. After all, he had cultivated the Novenary Golden Body Siddhi, and


    the golem formation was the perfect spot to train his physical body.


    James believed that his body would eventually learn to acquire the conditioned reflex ability sooner or


    later after being pummelled as many times as needed.