James’ aura was so overwhelming that even Magnus staggered backward. Wiping the blood trace off his lips, his face darkened as he glared at James.

‘What happened all of a sudden? How did his aura increase so drastically in such a short amount of time?’

Magnus was stunned.

James’ aura was too powerful. As he stood in mid-air, majestic Empyrean Spiritual Energy gathered around him and formed a powerful field.

“Since you have a death wish, I won’t hold back.”

After the initial shock, Magnus composed himself. He knew James had a much lower rank than him, and he must have performed some sort of secret art. To his understanding, secret arts that increase one’s strength would not last very long. As such, James’ current condition was only temporary.

“Argh!”

As he roared, he soared to the sky while exuding a powerful aura. He unsheathed his sword, and powerful Sword Energy burst forth and struck at James’ vital points.

“Hmph!”

James smirked.

Then, he raised his foot and stom