James came to Mount Nothingness to raise his cultivation rank and fend off his pursuers.

His cultivation rank was very low when the bounty on him was placed. This was why he struggled to fight those that came after him.

He eventually improved his cultivation rank and even chased off a Sixth Heaven Grand Emperor like Zenaida.

Moreover, his physical strength had improved as well. If news of this reached Mount Heavenly Path, they would definitely send stronger cultivators after him.

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