The Martial Reverend excused himself and left shortly after greeting James.

James planned to rest in the Paragon Sec for a while and spend time with Thea and Xainte.

He spent the next 300 years there.

He continued to perfect his swordsmanship and stabilize his Sword Path Ousia for 300 years. He eventually reached the Divine Rank’s First Stage and was finally regarded as a powerhouse.

The next thing for him was to stop focusing on his swordsmanship and to familiarize himself with other Paths. He would have to cultivate Nine Ousias, then slowly enhance them.

James was cultivating on a certain mountain within the bounds of the Paragon Sect. Apart from Thea and Xainte, no one else was permitted entry onto the mountain.

In the courtyard on the mountain, James sat in a lotus position and floated a few meters above the ground. A few strange, black inscriptions circled around him. A Jade Seal also floated beside him.

A veil of black energy and several black inscriptions surrounded the J