Yegor, Herodias, and Thea turned to him with puzzled expressions.


    “Uh...” James felt a tad bit emabrrassed, surprised he had identally blurted out his question instead


    ofmunicating telepathically with Lesia.


    He chuckled awkwardly and waved dismissively at them.


    Suddenly, the bell’s chimes echoed once again.


    Lesia exined patiently, “The Courageous Tower was one of Emperor Yarden’s greatest treasures.


    He believed that the wise are not perplexed, the benevolent are not anxious, and the brave are not


    afraid.


    Since you gained the tower’s acknowledgment, it signifies that Emperor Yarden approves you.


    Hence, you’re capable of tapping into some of his powers.” James had an expression of disbelief.


    ‘No wonder Lesia mentioned the Aquasoul on the Fodtt Land’s third level was the eyes of a


    powerhouse.


    So this is the full story.’ After the realization, James asked, “What about the Ten Holy Temples?” Lesia


    exined, “The founders of the Ten Holy Temples were Emperor Yarden’s ten disciples.


    Initially, they were enlightened by the Supreme Path.


    They were assigned pivotal roles in Zymurgy.


    However, they were dissatisfied that Zymurgy had been opened to other living beings.


    Eventually, they had a major conflict with powers under the Supreme Path.


    After losing, they entered the Great Historial Land.


    “Even so, they possessed Emperor Yarden’s authority to appraise energy and contro] the destiny of


    living beings.


    Therefore, they formed a rivalry with Zymurgy.


    “The two opposing sides, though ipatible, had to coexist.


    Ultimately, the Supreme Path had to relinquish power.


    It resulted in the current state, where there were paths not enforced byws and authority but no


    governance.” Upon hearing Lesia’s exnation, James frowned and asked, “So, the rulers of the Ten


    Holy Temples are divine beings formed by vital energy? There’s not a single mortal among them?”


    “Their founders were indeed formed from vital energy.


    However, they’re unable to create new life with their energies.


    Like mortals, they got married and had children.


    So what does that make them?” James snarled, “What the hell? So aren’t they just like Herodias?


    Although they have noble status, they’re also mortals.


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    Since we’re the same kind, why do they insist on oppressing us?” Lesia muttered, “They’re different


    from us, okay? They were born at the Xaeclon Rank, some even at the Daeclon Rank.


    Meanwhile, we''re just normal beings or animals.


    “Think about why your pregnant wife traveled to the Great Historial Land to give birth to them.


    It’s because she wanted them to have a better starting point than others.” James was rendered


    speechless.


    Initially, he could not grasp Thea’s intention.


    Had he known in advance, he would have never allowed it.


    Their children did not need to be Hongrome Children, nor did they need an advantage from birth.


    He believed one had to experience hardships to truly be stronger.


    Though they were provided with a head start and an advantage that many others might envy, James


    was convinced those who climbed thedder through their own efforts had greater potential and would


    disy better actualbat skills.


    After pondering for a while, James asked, “What will happen if I eliminate these advantages they


    have?” Lesia chuckled, “If you do that, you''ll align perfectly with Emperor Yarden’s philosophy.


    He had always advocated the simplicity of cultivation.


    He hoped the divine beings would return to their origins so they would no longer meddle in the affairs of


    the mortals.


    “The Forbidden Bloodshade is the heart of his teachings.


    Zymurgy’s supreme being and the Ten Holy Temple’s divine beings would revert into energy, and their


    consciousness would be wiped out upon entering this ce.” James asked confusedly, “But weren’t


    they from natural birth? What''s there to be afraid of?” Lesia exined smilingly, “Well, they don’t want


    other people to know.


    Besides, with their guts, they wouldn’t dare to take the risk.” James’ eyes lit up, and then he suddenly


    burst outughing.


    Yegor, Herodias, and Thea looked at him confusedly as if he were a madman.


    After amoment, James proposed, “Shall we go outside and explore alittle, Mr.


    Yegor?”