“I’ll go on ahead, James. I need to find a place to meditate in seclusion. If everything goes to plan, I’ll be back here in three years to challenge the custodian on the ninth barrier. I hope you’ll train hard too. Let’s meet again here in Mount Bane in three years.”

“Mhm.” James nodded.

James knew he had to cultivate diligently.

As long as the Celestial Abode had no owner, he would not give up.

After Marcello bid farewell, he turned and left.

James stayed behind and caught up with some of