James' physical strength had already reached the Immortal Ascension’s Ninth Stair, and his cultivation rank was at the Immortal Ascension’s Sixth Stair.

Without using Sacrilegious Ascension and the dragon bone, he should be able to stand against a powerhouse at the Mage Rank.

He activated his True Essence, allowing it to flow through his body, and the energy emanating from him immediately grew stronger.

Standing not far away, Lucifer saw the scene and smiled faintly, saying, “It seems you’ve