Chapter 1577

Surviving was Tobias’ top priority.

“I’ll pass on the Nine Scriptures of Ordeals to you right now.”

“What?” Tobias looked puzzled.

Thomas explained, “It’s the signature martial art technique James cultivated. It’s how James managed

to recover his strength and become a top expert.”

“Alright, hurry…”

Tobias could not wait.

Thomas began to teach him the Nine Scriptures of Ordeals.

At the same time, he used his True Energy to maintain Tobias’ vitality and keep him alive.

Meanwhile, James was already on his way back to Southern Plains City.

He was completely unaware that Thomas had left earlier to look for Tobias and set up his plans to slay

the dragon.

James drove back to Southern Plains City.

Thea sat in the passenger seat and stared out the window in a daze.

Delainey sat in the back row without saying anything.

The car ride was quiet, and the atmosphere felt a little off.

“By the way…”

James suddenly turned to Thea, who was staring blankly out the window, and asked, “Thea, is the

Spirit Turtle’s blood really that strong? You’ve grown so much stronger in such a short time. You’re

currently on the Skyward Stairway’s Fifth Stair, right?”

Thea regained her senses and smiled at James, saying, “I’ve just touched the threshold of the Fifth

Stair. However, I don’t know much about the Spirit Turtle’s blood either.”

“Is your body really alright? I’ve absorbed the power of the Spirit Turtle’s core, and even I have a hard

time suppressing the evil desires that come to me sometimes. The blood of the Spirit Turtle must be

much stronger than its core. Are you sure you’re fine?” James asked with a worried expression.

James could infer that the more strength one acquired from the Spirit Turtle, the greater one’s evil

desires grew.

He worried for Thea.

“I’m fine for now.”

Thea gently shook her head.

“I only have the desire to kill when I’m fighting. However, I’ve learned Ataraxia, the cultivation method

created by the Malevolent King to suppress the Spirit Turtle’s blood. It’s not a problem for me to

suppress

“Moreover, I’ve almost completely absorbed the power from the Spirit Turtle’s blood, and it’s no longer

causing me any harm.

“Also, I practice Demonic Breath, which has the same attribute as the Spirit Turtle. As long as I don’t

have the urge to kill, I can maintain my sanity.”

James listened carefully.

Although Thea reassured him that she was fine, he was still worried.

“After returning to the Southern Plains, I’ll perform a complete physical examination on you.”

Hearing this, Thea did not respond and fell into silence.

Around eleven at night, James arrived at the Black Dragon Palace in the Southern Plains.

Thea lay down on a bed inside a room of the Black Dragon Palace.

James looked at her long, white hair and asked, “What happened to your hair? Is it because of the

martial art technique you practiced?”

Thea gently shook her head.

She had no idea when her hair color changed.

It could have happened when she suffered an Energy Deviation because her emotions went out of

control.

It could also be the result of completely absorbing the energy within the Spirit Turtle’s blood.

James picked up her wrist and felt her pulse to check her condition.

Thea did not stop him.

She knew she could not hide it forever.

Several minutes passed.

James’ expression became solemn.

“H-How is it so bad?”

He stared at Thea and asked, “Were you already aware that something was wrong with your body?”

Thea smiled and answered, “I still have plenty of time. With my current cultivation, I can maintain my

blood circulation for at least three to five years. During this period, it’ll be enough for me to birth a child

for you.”

James looked at Thea, who was lying in bed. He observed her beautiful face and long, white hair.

Slap!

James raised his hand and swung it at his cheek.

Thea turned around and got out of bed to hold his hand.

“Thea, I… I…”

James choked up while speaking.

He never expected Thea’s condition to be so severe.

“It’s my fault you’re… I…”

Thea pulled James close and threw herself into his arms. She sealed his lips with her own.

After a while, she let go of him.

“I-I still have a few more years. It’s enough. As long as I can help you extend your lineage, I’ll die

without regret.”