While James was momentarily stunned, Xanthakos swiftly blew out a stream of gas from his mouth. In an instant, a tremendous amount of Innate Energy enclosed James’ sword form, trapping him in. “Hahaha!” Xanthakos laughed heartily. “Is this how you greet an old friend, James? Donʼt you think you were a little too rough?” James assumed the human form. He had a look of bewilderment on his face. “You’re Emperor Jabari of the Celestial Abode?” “The Celestial Abode!” A reminiscent smile hung on Xanthakos’ face. “We shared a close friendship and great memories back then. However, that was just the beginning of it all.” Xanthakos lifted his hand. There was a flash of colorful lights as a beautiful lady materialized next to him. “Sophie!” Jamesʼ eyes bulged. Without a pause, Xanthakos raised his other hand and conjured another person next to him. “Henrik!” James exclaimed, “You… You were all Xanthakosʼ subordinates?” “We are your friends as well,” Sophie answered. “How have

James snickered, “Please, carry on with your story.” “She was born a fish of malevolence.” Xanthakos said regretfully, “I thought she might change if I just sent her to Tirta. I never imagined she would betray the Tirta Sect and take the Xyloria Tai Chi Pearl for herself. “She even managed to get through thousands of tribulations and become the Heloria Tai Chi. “It was also at that point she and the Yin governor started to bear grudges against each other.” James narrowed his eyes. He had heard about the conflicts and bad blood between Yehria and Thea before this. Xanthakosʼ description of those incidents that came afterward pretty much matched what James already knew. Yehria was aware that the Yin governor, the last Alcide being, was immortal. The only thing she could do was to force the Yin governor into being reincarnated. Therefore, she used every means she could find as Tai Chi and made Thea go through eighty reincarnations. According to Xanthakos, the Yin governor

“Frona!” Xanthakos called out in a shaky voice, “Do you sincerely not have any impure intentions?! “You, one of the Nine Caeloros Gods, were willing to come all the way to the Haleth Realm? You even approached James Caden as a bell spirit and willingly became his second body. “What are your real motives? Wasnʼt it because you wanted to control him and make him your slave?” A small frown creased James’ forehead. Meanwhile, Lesia heaved a deep breath. “You won’t be able to damage the trust between me and my master by saying that. “We are connected mentally and spiritually. Moreover, we are even willing to die for the other person.” “Hahaha! You're willing to die for the other person?!” Xanthakos laughed hysterically. “Did you hear that, James Caden? She couldnʼt, and she wouldnʼt dare give you a straightforward answer!“Let me tell you why! She herself wasnʼt sure whether you were the Waitara Pathʼs reincarnated Soremsia or not! “On the surface, she’s following you everywh

Thea halted and glanced over her shoulder. To her surprise, Morgott got down on his knees. She gasped, “Why are you…” “You and James saved my life. I sincerely see James as my friend as well.” Morgott continued, “In a dangerous situation like this, I should be the one to step up and battle, not you. “James is sacrificing himself not to buy time for me to leave. Instead, he is doing it for you, for all beings, and the Great Historial Land. “If you stayed behind, James would not be able to focus on having a full-on battle with Xanthakos. We’d lose and let all our efforts go to waste. “James is the leader of all living beings. He has many good friends and comrades. He also has the responsibility of protecting the living beings. “Therefore, we canʼt let Xanthakos and his men get their way. There needs to be a force that’ll keep those men wary and on their toes.” Thea was momentarily stunned after listening to Morgottʼs heartfelt words. She never thought the newly recombined M

“I’ve been waiting here for quite some time.” A monotonous voice came from her right just then. Thea swiftly turned around and saw a person in the distance. To her surprise, a gorgeous and curvaceous lady was staring at her with an intense gaze. “Lyla?” Theaʼs brows arched. “You got it wrong. I’m not Lyla.” The lady responded expressionlessly, “I am Yiulia Zdravko, one of the Five Path Emperors from the Forty-Ninth Heaven.” Thea subconsciously dropped her jaw. ‘Lyla and Emperor Zdravko… The two of them look so alike. It’s as if they are the same person. Is this just a coincidence?’ Thea wondered. “Yin governor…” Yiulia called out frigidly, “Oh, no. You are still incomplete. I should call you Thea instead. “For old time’s sake, Iʼll help pass on the message to him. So, do you have any last words for him?” Thea narrowed her eyes. “Youʼre Emperor Zdravko, and youʼre also Lyla…” “Donʼt mention that name again!” Yiulia raised her voice. “I’m Yiulia.” Without any warning,