Just then, an excited shout from a woman echoed from inside the main hall of the Iustus Sect.

James and the others turned to look and saw a middle-aged lady clad in golden-purple armor, exuding a heroic aura, hastily descending the stairs amidst the throng of the Iustus Sect powerhouses.

“Is that the sect leader of the Iustus Sect?” James transmitted a voice to Lyla.

“No, she isn’t,” replied Lyla. “Quartney is even more beautiful.”

James remained silent.

“Is it really you, Xitlaly?” The lady rushed to Xitlaly, tears brimming in her eyes. “Is it truly my Xitlaly who has returned?”

“Mom.” Xitlaly immediately hugged the lady.

At this moment, both of them wept together, the warmth of their reunion replacing the previous tension.

Seeing this scene, James and the others smiled. This was perhaps the most heartwarming moment in all these years.

After a while, Xitlaly hurriedly released the middle-aged lady. Then, she introduced the lady to James and the others before warmly welcoming