Upon seeing the beautiful young girl standing next to Emperor Yarden, James was momentarily stunned before he bowed respectfully and extended his hands toward the Emperor.
“Thank you for allowing me to enter the Yitro Daeclon Rank, sir,” James expressed his gratitude.
Emperor Yarden calmly stroked his beard and inquired, “Are you sure it’s the Yitro Daeclon Rank?”
Caught off guard, James raised his head and answered, “I’m not sure, but I assumed it is since I could see Mr. Yegor’s rank.”
Emperor Yarden pointed at Yegor and said, “He’s indeed at the Yitro Daeclon Rank. After all, he cultivated Tirta Power. But what about you? Do you have at least eight physical clones at the Third Xaeclon Rank?”
Upon hearing Emperor Yarden's question, James hesitated briefly. Then, he quickly manifested sixteen physical clones. Each clone, however, displayed a cultivation rank that was noticeably low and was far from impressive.
Emperor Yarden and Lesia were baffled by the sight. It was unprecedented for someone to have eighteen physical clones.
James, on the other hand, felt disheartened. Embarrassed, he asked, “Does this mean I’m not even at the Xurxo Daeclon Rank?”
Observing James’ awkward expression, Lesia, who stood next to Emperor Yarden, could not contain her laughter.
James was taken aback by her reaction and quickly asked, “Who’s this, Sir?”
Emperor Yarden responded smilingly, “Do you not recognize your old acquaintance? Well, don’t worry about her for now. Since you’re questioning your rank, why don’t you test your skills against Yegor, who is already at the Daeclon Rank?”
Encouraged by Emperor Yarden’s suggestion, James’ eyes sparkled with excitement. He turned to Yegor and asked, “Shall we spar?”
James examined her up and down as if it were the first time they had met. A few moments later, his expression relaxed into a goofy smile.
“You’ve finally grown up! You do look different,” James teased.
Lesia grumbled, “I thought the first thing you’d say is complimenting my beauty. Instead, that’s it?”
James replied awkwardly, “Uhm, I…We’re like buddies, so does it really matter?”
Lesia pouted, “Master! You’ve really upset me now! I was about to disclose your cultivation rank, but forget it. I’m not telling anymore.”
James was at a loss for words.

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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...