The Omnipotent Dragon General

Chapter 866

Perhaps someone else was backing the Emperor apart from lr. Gabriel

In order to get a clearer understanding of the situation. James would have to return to Cansington and ask the owner of Sovereign Boutique Shop

Although his previous attempt yielded no useful information, James had a feeling that the owner chose not to disclose anything to him

Putting his thoughts aside, he turned to Tobias and asked, “So. why did you bring me here? I'm sure it wasn't just to regale me with the story of the Ancient Four’s origins along with the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge.”

Tobias merely shook his head and pointed at the painting on the wall “The secret to the ultimate martial arts techniques are concealed within this painting. The key to solving the puzzle is through the 18-meridian diagram Though I have been researching it for quite some time now. despite my best efforts, I'm still unable to break the painting's cipher. I believe you are familiar with the 18-meridian diagram?”

“Yes”

James nodded. “Indeed. I was the first to open the box.”

Tobias glanced at him approvingly before continuing, “Yuo're in an extremely dicey situaytion. Everyone is gunning to kill you so that they can upset the already tenuous balance of power, and exploit the fallout to their advantage. If you want to survive, you'll need to get significantly stronger. You have no other options available to you. I'll graciously give you three days to see what you can glean from Moonlit Flowers by Cliffside’s Edge.”

here to see if he had what it took to unravel the mysteries of the

managed to cultivate True Energy and reach

painting would not only be beneficial to Tobias himself, but it

nothing. In the worst case scenario, the situation would

and bitter smile. “You overestimate my abilities. If even a learned elder like yourself

the next three days, Maxine will deliver your food to you during your mealtimes. Feel free to make yourself comfortable while investigating the painting. You're allowed to take it down from the wall for a closer examination, but leaving the room with the painting is strictly

after casually passing

Silence enveloped the basement.

lights illuminated

He was curious to see the kinds of secrets it held and

James was trying to scrutinize the painting, he heard the sound

his head in

over holding a small box in her hands. It

to