James whispered a few words to Walganus and Yanina.

Their faces immediately lit up with joy.

Walganus nodded and said, “Yeah! That’ll definitely work!”

James stood up and walked toward the man in the golden robe nearby. He clasped his hands and said, “My name is James Caden. Many years ago, a cultivator entered the Seafolk’s territory and learned unrivaled swordsmanship from the Seafolk. Since I’m also a swordsman, I came to challenge the Seafolk after learning about the spectacular swordsmanship the Sealfolk possess.”

Hearing this, the man in the golden robe stood up and sneered. “You want to challenge the Seafolk?”

James answered him seriously, “Yes.”

“... And you’re planning on doing so with your current strength?”

The man in the golden robes analyzed James’ strength. James did not conceal his energy, allowing the man to discern his cultivation rank. The man deduced that James was only at the Tribulation Rank’s Third Stage and found out he had not even reached the Sage Rank y