James decided to leave the Palace of Compassion and make his way to Planet Desolation to assess the current situation before making any further plans.

There was still some time before the decisive battle, so he did not have to rush his cultivation. He would be strong enough to defeat everyone as long as he could reach the Quasi Acme Rank and cultivate Flame Art's Three Fire Transformations.

James put away the Ignis and stretched his body, which creaked in response.

Absorbing and refining the