Chapter 2396


    James epted the elixir. As he consumed the elixir, a warm current circted throughout his body, rejuvenating his gravely injured body and


    restoring his True Essence and Demonic Energy that had been depleted.


    Lucifer, too, consumed an elixir and healed his injuries


    About thirty minutester, the two stood up at the same time.


    Lucifer looked at James and praised him. “I underestimated you, James. Your strength far exceeded my expectations. If I had known the oue of


    this battle, I wouldn''t have given you a month to achieve so many breakthroughs.


    “However, the ultimate providence on Earth has yet to appear. So, I''ll be in closed-door meditation for the time being. I hope you wan''t disappoint me


    by then.”


    As he said that, he turned to leave, while a horde of beasts followed close behind.


    James breathed a sigh of relief.


    This was a hard-won battle. He had performed almost every technique and cultivation method, except for one. If Lucifer refused to concede defeat,


    he would resort to his trump card—the Demonic Energy inside his body.


    This Demonic Energy was not his own. Instead, it was absorbed from Farley''s body in the Ancient Realm. He had sealed it away in his body. Once he


    released the seal, he could annihte even immortal beings with the Demonic Energy. However, as he could not control the Demonic Energy as he


    pleased, he did not dare act recklessly. Otherwise, the battle would have ended long ago.


    “James, you improve too fast.” Marcello praised him. “When I first met you a few years ago. you were weak and insignificant. However, in just a few


    years, your strength has increased by leaps and bounds. Currently, not even the top cultivators of the Three-Thousand Worlds can stand a chance


    against you.”


    James smiled faintly and said, “You tter me.


    ‘I''ll be taking my leave now. Take care.”


    After speaking, Marcello turned to leave.


    Jace nced at James and said, “Not bad...”


    Then, he turned to leave as well.


    Following that, two people approached James. They were Harold and Quintina.


    They had conflicting emotions.


    Not long ago, James was in the same rank as them. However, his strength had greatly surpassed theirs despite him having the Elysian Seal in his


    body.


    “You''re too strong. James. I don''t think I can ever surpass you in this lifetime.” Harold smiled bitterly.


    Quintina looked at James. At that


    moment, heggaze, which was filled


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    strength grew stronger by the day,


    her understanding of James kept


    changing.


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    Jamesughed and said, “It was only with a stroke of luck that I managed to defeat Lucifer. That certainly was a dangerous fight. I almost lost my life.


    “Since there are countless


    providences 6 6n Earth, I''ll have to


    work hard frm now on. Even with


    the Elysian Seal, I have to rise no ~


    matterthe odds.” Harold clenched


    his fist’ He had gained motivation


    from watching the battle andr


    decided that he had to work hard


    now. ”


    A group of people surrounded James. They were all familiar faces.


    Henry said, “You''re impressive, James!”


    The Blithe King praised him. “I’m in awe!”


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    Diney asked, “What do you n to do next, James?”


    The smile on James’ face froze. Then, his expression darkened. “Well, I''ll have to collect some old debts, of course.”