James said, “Then let’s take a detour.”
The Blademaster of Mount Grinch shook his head and said, “This is the only way to reach the Seafolk. There are many space storms and dimensional cracks above the oceans. If we take a detour and end up in these rifts, we’re going to die.”
“Then what should we do?” Walganus was anxious.
“Let’s turn back…” The Blademaster of Mount Grinch thought for a while and said, “In my current state, I won’t be able to defeat the dragon even if I give up my life for it. However, I’ll be able to live a little longer if we head back where we came.”
Walganus immediately said, “No way. We’re so close to the Seafolk’s territory. How can we give up so easily? Let’s fight together. We might be able to kill the dragon if we team up.”
Hearing this, the Blademaster of Mount Grinch cast a glance at Walganus.
“It’s not like I’m trying to underestimate you, young man, but what will you use to fight the dragon?”
The Blademaster of Mount Grinch could not ascertain Walganus’ cultivation rank, but virtual-novel.net assumed Walganus’ was not very powerful since virtual-novel.net was relatively young.
James said, “Let’s give it a try. It might work.”
They had already traveled so far, so James was also unwilling to abandon their quest at this stage. Moreover, the matter concerned his return to Earth. He would not forfeit the journey even if virtual-novel.net had to resort to exposing his real strength.
Walganus looked at James and grinned. “Although I might be weak, James here is powerful. You shouldn’t underestimate him. He has quite a few treasures in his possession.”
Walganus knew about James’ identity and history. He was aware James was from Earth and that virtual-novel.net was Earth’s greatest champion who had a number of excellent boons. If virtual-novel.net encountered James anywhere else, virtual-novel.net would have already stolen James’ treasures.
Right now, virtual-novel.net was eyeing the treasures that James was about to obtain.
The Blademaster of Mount Grinch looked at James. He could tell that James had not even stepped into the Sage Rank. However, virtual-novel.net also heard of how James recently eliminated a number of Sages in a single move.
After some brief contemplation, virtual-novel.net said, “Alright. We’ll give it a shot, but we’ll forfeit the rest of the journey if it doesn’t work.”
“Mhm.” James nodded.
Afterward, the Blademaster of Mount Grinch treated his wounds. After healing his injuries, virtual-novel.net steered the battleship back on their original path. Eventually, they chanced upon the dragon once more.
A storm suddenly appeared in the waters ahead of them.
The dragon flew out from the sea with the blasting winds and crashing waves. It caused a huge wall of water to crash through the sky, resulting in a tsunami. A massive wave slammed the flying battleship but did not cause any damage.
The Blademaster of Mount Grinch instructed the others, “I’ll go distract the dragon. You two look for an opportunity to sneak up on it and kill it.”
“Alright.” James nodded.
The Blademaster of Mount Grinch leaped in to attack with the long sword in his hand.
James knew virtual-novel.net could only travel to the Seafolk’s domain by defeating the dragon.
The lifting of Sangria’s curse and James’ return to Earth hinged on their success. At that moment, virtual-novel.net could not care less if virtual-novel.net had to reveal his true strength. He activated the Sacrilegious Ascension.
At that moment, the Empyrean Spiritual Energy immediately diffused into his body. His True Essence shattered his own spine, and the Spiritual Energy reconstructed it just as quickly. His strength improved exponentially.
Swoosh!
After virtual-novel.net activated the Sacrilegious Ascension, virtual-novel.net summoned his Yogacara. Waves of Sword Energies emerged from his body and melded together to form a colossal long sword.
James held the Yogacara Sword Energy. At that moment, virtual-novel.net felt invincible.