Chapter 2223

Melany was pessimistic about her luck. Regardless, she was grateful for James’ help to have arrived at

this stage.

James waited patiently for his battle.

Since he only had a single token in his possession, he was ranked last. Naturally, he would be the first

to fight.

The arena was divided into many sections. In the section where James was, a disciple of the academy

announced, “First round, James Caden versus Heriberto Yehoshua.”

Then, a man walked toward the center of the arena.

The arena was divided into many tiny arenas where many cultivators gathered.

James looked at the man. He knew that was his opponent, Heriberto Yehoshua. As long as he could

defeat him, he would advance to the next round. Then, he would emerge victorious by being in the top

ten and become a disciple of the Welkin Academy.

He walked toward the center of the arena.

The disciple looked at them and reminded them, “This is a sparring match and not a fight to the death.

As such, you’re strictly forbidden from taking your opponent’s life. You may admit defeat any time you

want. In the event that your opponent continues the battle, he or she will be disqualified on the spot. Is

that understood?”

“Yes,” they said in unison.

“Good, let the battle begin!”

After speaking, the disciple retreated.

James looked at Heriberto. He was a youthful man. Wearing a red robe and holding a sword in his

hand, he looked at James and said confidently, “Admit defeat now if you don’t wanna be beaten to a

pulp!”

“Pfft!” James snickered.

In the blink of an eye, he appeared before Heriberto. Before he could react, he was sent flying and

collapsed heavily to the ground, vomiting a mouthful of blood.

“What?”

The crowd was dumbfounded.

“He won just like that?”

“Damn, he’s strong!”

Even the disciples of the academy were stunned by James’ overwhelming strength.

“Victory goes to James Caden. He will advance to the next round.”

Hearing that, James smiled faintly and turned to leave, heading toward the rest area.

Upon seeing James, Melany who had been waiting at the rest area, immediately walked over to him

and asked smilingly, “How did it go, James?”

James smiled, “I won.”

“As expected!” she cheered.

James smiled faintly as he entered the rest area. Then, he sat in a lotus position on the ground and

cultivated.

Since the situation on Earth was dire, he did not wish to waste even a second of his time. After

becoming a Welkin Academy disciple, he planned to enter the Celestial Abode and cultivate in the Time

Chamber. That way, he would be able to return to Earth and to his family after increasing his strength.

He did not wish to worry them.

So, James paid no attention to the other battles that were taking place. Instead, he focused on

cultivating.

Soon, the first round of battle was over. Next was the battle royale, in which a hundred people would

fight, and only ten would become sect disciples.

This time, there was only a single arena at the scene. At the center of the arena…