Chapter 2209


    Though his physical strength was at the Immortal Ascension’s First Stair, his rank had not


    increased. In fact, he was only at the Herculean Fifth Layer.


    After fighting against the beast to evaluate his current strength, James hurriedly made his way over


    to Doncaster City.


    For the next three days, James was on the move.


    Three dayster, he arrived at his destination.


    As he left the mountain range, a huge city a thousand years old appeared before him. Its walls were


    hundreds of meters high, and they were constructed from grey granite. Outside the walls, there


    were many armor-d guards armed with swords garrisoned.


    The words ‘Doncaster City’ were carved onto the city gate.


    As James gazed at the city before him, he murmured, “This should be Doncaster City, the core city


    of Doncaster. I wonder if the Welkin Academy is still admitting disciples. I hope I can make it.”


    James had nowhere to go in this foreignnd. Since the Welkin Academy was the strongest in the


    Ancient Realm, he might be able to receive its protection in the future by bing its disciple.


    Besides, he also learned that the Welkin Academy had bad blood with the Divinity Sect. This was


    the reason Mny came here.


    James walked through the busy streets teeming with people. On both sides of the street, many


    cultivators were selling weapons, elixirs, and cultivation methods.


    After entering the city, James grabbed a random person and asked, “Excuse me, I heard that the


    Welkin Academy is admitting new disciples in Doncaster City. May I know where should I go?”


    The person nced at James. When he saw his travel-weary look, he immediately knew James


    came from a foreignnd. Pointing in a direction, he said, “They’re currently registering at the City


    Lord’s Mansion. Make haste! Today’s thest day of registration. If you miss this, you’ll have to wait


    for another ten years.”


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    Then, James immediately made haste.


    Soon, he arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion. Many people were gathered outside.


    In front of James were a few tables, and many youngsters were registering their names on a piece


    of paper. Meanwhile, there was a long queue at the back. Everyone came here from afar to be


    a disciple of the Welkin Academy.


    James moved to the back of the queue. After three hours of waiting, it was finally his turn.


    “Name, age, and address.”


    There was a woman wearing a white dress, on which the words ‘Welkin Academy’ were written. She


    did not even lift her head to nce at James.


    “James, thirty-six, rogue cultivator, no established residence,” James answered truthfully.


    The woman noted down everything.


    After the registration was done, she said coolly, “Alright, you are now registered. Gather outside the


    city gate tomorrow morning.”


    Then, James turned to leave.


    For the time being, he nned to stay in an inn temporarily. However, when he arrived at the inn, he


    realized that spiritual crystals were the only means of currency in the Ancient Realm. Meanwhile, he


    had zero spiritual crystals on him.


    Unwillingly, he left the city and headed into a forest before entering the Celestial Abode.


    In the Celestial Abode’s courtyard, James and Henry met up.


    Henry knew of James’ current circumstances. As they drank, Henry asked, “James, what do you


    n to do next?”


    James took a sip of his wine and said, “What else can I do? With my current strength, I won’t be


    able to return to Earth. For now, I n to remain hidden in the Ancient Realm. Once I gain enough


    strength, I’ll return to Earth.”


    “What about Thea and Winnie?” Henry asked.


    Upon hearing this, James’ expression turned grim.