Due to the instigation by Great Elder Youri, many Sect Elders of the Dooms suspected that someone else was impersonating
Wyot. After the examination, James dispelled their doubts about him. Now, his position as the Minor Patriarch was secured.
However, he knew that this was only the beginning.
Youri and the other equally ambitious Sect Elders would never allow him to become the next Patriarch. That was because long
ago, Wyot had promised to fight against the other prodigies of the race.
For now, James resided on Mount Doom. Originally, he wanted to look for Dolph to understand the situation better. However, he
suppressed his urge and did not go. His days on Mount Doom were rather carefree. At least there was a beautiful woman here—
Yemima Dalbor. Although he could only watch with his eyes, looking at such beauty was enough to put him in a good mood
every day.
In the blink of an eye, he had been in the Doom Race for 3000 years.
One day, a chambermaid of Dolph arrived on Mount Doom.
“Minor Patriarch, the Patriarch wants you to see you at the library.”
“I understand.” James waved slightly and said, “You’re dismissed.”
The chambermaid turned to leave.
James looked at Yemima beside him and asked, “Yemima, why do you think Father summoned me?”
Yemima said, “For the gathering, of course. Ever since the Chaos Mirror confirmed your identity, many Sect Elders have chosen
to believe you. However, none of them wish for you to become the next Patriarch. All of them want their own people on the
throne.
“According to my intelligence, Hoder Dalibor has left his closed-door meditation.” Saying that, Yemima’s expression turned grim.
“Hoder?”
James blinked.
He knew who Hoder was. The Doom Race was divided into many families. Meanwhile, Hoder Dalibor was a powerful individual
under the banner of Great Elder Youri. He was also one of the most distinguished prodigies to have ever lived since the
Primordial Realm’s age. He was ranked third on the Chaos Gold Ranking. Theoretically speaking, there were only two living
beings that could stand against him in a fight in the Quasi Acme Rank. Even against those above his rank, Hoder might still
stand a chance. That was because there was not a huge power disparity between them.
“He may have achieved a breakthrough,” Yemima said grimly. “Hoder has been in a closed-door meditation for countless years.
By leaving his closed-door meditation, he must have his eyes on the Patriarch, and he wouldn’t do so until he’s crossed into the
Acme Rank. An individual ranked third on the Chaos Gold Ranking will be extremely strong after reaching the Acme Rank.”
To be honest, James could not care less about the people on the Chaos Gold Ranking. He simply had
many aces up his sleeves. However, once performed, his identity would be exposed. Regardless,
moves like the Flame Art’s Three Fire Transformations were viable. That was because everyone who
had entered Planet Desolation had perished. As such, those in the outside world knew nothing about
the planet and the Flame Art’s Three Fire Transformation. The only ones who knew were Wotan
Buster and Leilani Amani. He fully trusted Wotan. Even if he performed the Flame Art’s Three Fire
Transformation as the Doom Race’s Minor Patriarch, he believed that Wotan would keep the secret to
himself. Meanwhile, Leilani’s memories had been erased by him.
“Apart from Hoder, Manley Dalibor has left his closed-door meditation as well,” Yemima said.
“Even him?”
James’ expression was grim.
Manley Dalibor was another prodigy of the Doom Race. He was also a genius born after the war of the
Primordial Realm. He was ranked second on the Chaos Gold Ranking, even higher than Hoder.