After he swallowed the pill, the energy within the Novenary Golden Pill permeated his entire body. James quickly mobilized his True Energy to absorb and refine the energy.

His True Energy gradually increased.

The energy surrounding him also constantly grew more potent.

While absorbing the Novenary Golden Pill’s energy, James was also thinking about how to enter the ninth rank.

The ninth rank had yet to be recorded in history.

Throughout the ages, no one knew how to enter the ninth rank. Thus, one would have to constantly ponder to try and comprehend it.

James was already powerful. It only took three days for him to absorb the Novenary Golden Pill’s energy, and his True Energy improved again.

However, it was not enough.

Despite his best efforts, he was unable to break through the barrier behind the Ninth Stair.

James failed to enter the ninth rank.

“Is my True Energy not strong enough?” James frowned.

He contemplated for a while.

Afterward, he took out another Novenary Golde