The man asked, What do you think? Is it possible?”
James replied calmly, “I doubt I can see eye to eye with you, Sir. But, I can proudly say that we might share a similar understanding.”
The man raised his head in delight and burst into laughter. “I can’t believe the time has finally come after I’ve waited so many years.”
James turned around. Although he could not see the man’s face, he had an overwhelming presence.
“I’ll impart my lifelong knowledge to you. But first, you must do three things for me,” said the man.
James said respectfully, “Please enlighten me, Sir.”
The man commended authoritatively, “You should kneel and acknowledge me as your master before I elaborate.”
James responded with a smile and a shake of his head, decisively declining, “If you don’t disclose the three tasks, I must respectfully decline, for I do not commit to promises I can’t keep.”
The man’s blood-red aura churned violently but then subsided into silence.
Despite his resolve, James felt a flutter of nervousness. After all, receiving the legacy of Emperor Yarden was a dream. For James, gaining this inheritance could elevate him beyond Yehria. Perhaps he might even be a match against Zymurgy’s powerhouses.
Yet James held steadfast to his principles. He refused to make frivolous promises, lured by the prospect of immense fortune. He believed firmly that failing to uphold a commitment, regardless of any lack of repercussions, would betray his conscience—an outcome he could not accept.
The man pointed at James and said, “You’re so stubborn, but I admire it. You live up to your word and take promises seriously.
Then, purple flames flared up from his hands. The scorching heat seemed as if capable of incinerating anything in its path. Feeling the immense power surging within him, James could not help but be awed by the magnitude of the force he now controlled.
After gaining the Supernatural Power, James raised his head and asked, “What’s the second condition?”
The man answered, “Next, I need you to purify Zymurgy. I understand you have no desire for the Supreme Path and care deeply for the Greater Realms. You thrive on freedom and can’t be restrained.”
“The Supreme Path will be bestowed with the great responsibility. But first, his resolve must be toughened, his muscles and bones tired and his body starved. Ultimately, he will have to be emptied and depleted.”
“I won’t talk to you about fate, nor will I discuss the grand principles of saving the Greater Realms and the myriad of living beings. However, the dissatisfaction and indignation you feel towards the current laws and patterns, why should it be suppressed by feelings and attachments?”

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The readers' comments on the novel: The Almighty Dragon General
"Good things take time" Lol yeah, a hundred and fifty trillion years, apparently....
How was Sheldon Jame's first disciple? Wasn't the Black Eagle King the first? Where has he disappeared to all this time?...
Unbelievable... I thought James was rid of the annoying "honey, darling" Thea by going to the Demonic Realm, but now she's gone there too *puke*...
This Thea is the most narcissistic woman of all, constantly interrupting James's cultivation, getting in the way of his plans and slowing him down. He was well rid of her but the author went bonkers a few hundred chapters into the story and decided to pair her back with James.. Yuck!...
Thea doesn't deserve James, it so sad he loves her...
Thank you so much for all the effort. I love all the stories I've read. I hope to continue reading "The Almighty Dragon General" story. 😊...
Chapter 611 to 630 in text form...