James’ physical strength increased drastically and was now at the Divine Rank’s First Stage. Even his rank was at the Sage Rank’s Twentieth Stage. This, however, was not the point. The most significant of all was that James had absorbed the Curse Power of this world. At that moment, millions of black characters appeared in his elixir field. Each of them was ever-changing and mysterious. James knew that this must be the Curse Inscription, the key to cultivating Curse Magic. Once his rank reached the Divine Rank, he would be able to cultivate Curse Magic properly.

He slowly descended from the sky and landed steadily on the ground.

Thea hurriedly walked over to him and asked with concern, “Are you alright?”

James smiled faintly and said, “What could go wrong? Though the battle was fierce, I’m a man blessed by the Heavenly Path. As such, I’m able to overcome all odds. Now that the battle was over, I have obtained many benefits.”

“And your rank?”

Thea looked at himin confusion.

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