Chapter 1810


    Regardless, James wholeheartedly epted their wishes.


    They gathered and conversed.


    Langston suddenly asked, “By the way, since you retreated into the mountains, why have you


    decided to leave seclusion? What do you n to do next? Why don’t youe to Lothian?”


    Langston extended an invitation to James.


    “Although Lothian is still far off from equalling Sol, I have an unlimited lifespan. As long as Lothian


    continues to develop for a few more decades or even centuries, it will surely be one of the


    most powerful nations in the world. In the near future, it could also be the only superpower in the


    world.”


    Langston was originally of noble birth. However, he was defeated in a power struggle a millennium


    ago. To stage hiseback, he began courting many powerful martial artists. However, as he


    reached the pinnacle of his power, he sensed the presence of the Omniscient Deity. Fearful of his


    strength, he faked his death and lived a life of seclusion for a millennium.


    Currently, there was little to no power disparity between him and the Omniscient Deity. Now, the age


    of the ancient martial world had arrived. How could he continue to stay hidden from the outside


    world?


    James turned down his offer with a smile.


    Langston smiled faintly and remained silent. He knew that Thomas Caden had established the state


    of Japura. Surely, he must have extended an offer to James as well. If James turned down his


    grandfather’s offer, why would he ept his?


    “Langston, when did you cross into the ninth rank?” James asked.


    After brief contemtion, Langston said, “Ninth rank, huh? It should be around a millennium ago


    when I failed to y the Spirit Turtle.”


    “In that case, how did you cross into the ninth rank?” James asked.


    “Hahaha…” Langstonughed. He knew what James was trying to ask.


    He said, “My journey to the ninth rank went rather smoothly.”


    James listened intently.


    Langston continued, “Only by breaking the realm barrier of the Ninth Stair can one cross into the


    ninth rank. However, the realm barrier is bizarre. You can’t make a breakthrough through True


    Energy alone.”


    “Mhm.” Hearing this, James nodded slightly.


    He knew this from personal experience. Although his True Energy had fully maxed out, he could not


    break through the realm barrier. Besides, his capacity for True Energy had increased once more. He


    had no idea what was going on at the moment.


    Langston looked at him and said, “It is my understanding that there are several ways to break


    through the Ninth Stair’s realm barrier.


    “One, you can use external force.


    “Two, the power of desire.


    “Three, the power of nature.”


    James was confounded.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    What the hell was Langston talking about?


    Upon seeing James’ puzzled face, Langston exined, “External force refers to treasures that


    possess enormous power such as Dragon Essence. If I’m not mistaken, that was how Sky made a


    breakthrough into the ninth rank. Before obtaining the Dragon Essence, he was stuck at the peak of


    the Ninth Stair.”