After everyone else had left, Herodias slowly sat down with a solemn expression.

Thea and James looked at each other, hesitant to speak.

After contemplating, Herodias said, “Tell me the truth, James. Did you receive Emperor Yarden’s inheritance?”

James was momentarily stunned but nodded at her question.

Herodias further inquired, “Was it all of his inheritance?”

James replied uncertainly, “I encountered his remnant soul and am not sure…”

Herodias pressed, “Did you obtain his Soul Condensation Art?”

Thea looked at James nervously.

James was momentarily taken aback before he turned his hand over and summoned a vibrant fire lotus from his palm.

Thea’s eyes sparkled with excitement, whereas Herodias covered her mouth in astonishment, her wide eyes reflecting shock.

James asked, “Is this the one?”

Herodias stood up and channeled a purple-gold Tirta Power into the fire lotus. A translucent figure instantly materialized within the flames. However, it was still and devoid of conscio