James was ecstatic.

After spending all that time and effort, he finally surpassed the Eighth Inner Gate. Now, he only needed the strengthen himself up to the Eighth Inner Gate’s peak. Then, he would be capable of challenging the ninth barrier’s defender in the celestial abode.

James quickly got up and walked toward the custodian.

The custodian turned around, and a robe appeared in her hands. She passed it to James.

James realized the flames had completely burned away his clothes. With an em