Soon enough, nine epochs had passed.


    With enough supplies of Genesis Cores and the effects of the time formation, Stephen managed to


    enter the Yuraeceon Xaelm Rank’s Second Tribtion eventually.


    Surprisingly, he did not experience much difficulty when facing the Heavenly Tribtion triggered


    by his leveling up.


    It turned out that the Quasar Lightning found on James’ Golden Body could affect the intensity of a


    Heavenly Tribtion. The lightning had attracted and absorbed a majority of the Heavenly


    Tribtion’s powers aiming for Stephen.


    After that, Stephen healed all of the injuries sustained during the Heavenly Tribtion by drawing


    the powers of three Yuraeceon Daelm Rank Genesis Cores.


    James undid the time formation not too long after that. When all of them exited the main hall, they


    saw someone standing in the distance with their backs facing the entrance.


    “It''s Mr. Truett,” Stephen lifted his brows as he whispered to the others.


    “Didn''t he leave after throwing a tantrum?” Quattro muttered, “Why is he back again? Does he want


    to have another battle with the Dragon General because he finds it unfair?”


    “Keep your mouth shut.” James sent Quattro a re. “Don’t poke fun at him like that againter.


    Otherwise, I''ll roast you for dinner tonight.”


    Quattro hurried over to Xzavion''s side and hid behind him. Currently, James was the only person


    who could truly keep Quattro under control.


    “Mr. Truett seems a little different than how he used to be.” Xzavion looked at Truett. “Did losing the


    battle that time really crush his ego and pride?”


    “No one can destroy something that you truly take pride in,” James replied. Then, he walked down


    the stairs and went up to Truett.


    Truett turned around and gazed at James. “Are we friends?”


    "We weren''t.” James said tly, “However, we are friends now since you''vee back.”


    “So, all of you plotted those ns to test me?” Truett''s eyes narrowed. “It''s as though I am just a


    pawn that you can use and manipte as you please.”


    “I have nothing to say if that''s what you''ve concluded after all this time.” James shrugged.


    Truett knitted his brows. “Those with power or status would often use their tactics to manipte the


    fates of people or our worlds. I never thought you would be someone like that too!”


    “I have always been like that.” James lifted his gaze and stared into the distance. “It''s not toote for


    you to leave if you''re regretting this.”


    Truett stared at him with a piercing gaze. “Why? Why can''t we just live a simple and happy life?”


    “If you don''t be the person to manipte things, you''ll be manipted instead.” James said


    indifferently, “If you don''t see others as pawns, you''ll end up bing someone''s pawn.


    “I want to lead a simple and happy life too, but the world is a harsh ce. Those who live that life


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    Truett had a conflicted look on his face. “You and my father are very much alike. No wonder you two


    had no trouble working together.”


    James nced at him. “Your father was trying to do what was best for you. If you weren''t Yegor''s


    son, you might not have been able to achieve so much despite being extremely talented. You might


    have even been exterminated a long time ago.”


    “You must think that I''m pretty hopeless. Perhaps others think the same way about me too.” Truett


    slowly shook his head.


    “They might respect or fear me on the surface. However, they probably think that I am just a good-


    for-nothing who''s gotten so far because of my father.”


    With his arms crossed, James merely listened to Truett silently.


    The truth was always harsh.