The Almighty Dragon General

Meanwhile, amidst the battlefield in the void, Herodias quickly took advantage of the situation.
Seizing the opportunity presented by Galen and Sasha's momentary distraction, she swiftly thrust her swords at them, pressing closely against their throats.
Yegor also snapped out of it and attacked, his palm halting mere millimeters from Galen's forehead.
“Victory isn't always achieved through brute force," Herodias remarked with a chuckle.
Galen and Sasha, returning to their senses, were astonished. They promptly clasped their hands and conceded to their defeat. "A win is a win. There's nothing more to be said. You may do as you wish with us."
Seeing them about to kneel, Herodias and Yegor exchanged smiles and helped them to their feet. Then, they returned to the mountaintop.
Upon seeing James swiftly moving through the thicket of thorns, they showed surprised expressions.

Herodias exclaimed, "This kid even dares to brave the karma and tribulations of a powerhouse at the Daeclon Rank?"
Yegor's brows also furrowed as he said, "The karma and tribulations of the Daeclon Rank and Xaeclon Rank are significantly different. Without his permission, James wouldn't have been able to gain entry."
As they conversed, Galen and Sasha also descended, their astonishment palpable at the unfolding scene.
James suddenly declared, "I found it! But it's a mass of energy! How do I eliminate it?"
Herodias hurriedly shouted, "Get out, James! You mustn't make contact with it!"
James instantly ascended into the air and asked, "It was a mass of purple energy. You're really knowledgeable, Ms. Herodias. Do you know what that is?"
Herodias explained hurriedly, "If it's purple energy, it's undoubtedly Hongrome Aura. With your current strength, you're simply incapable of withstanding it. You might die. Come over here."
Yegor added, "Listen to us, James. When you're stronger—"
Before he could finish, James plunged back into the thicket of thorns.
The next moment, a terrifying surge of purple energy permeated the cluster of thorns, engulfing James within it.
"James!" Herodias wanted to step in to help but was held back by Yegor.
Yegor advised, "Let's watch for now. Perhaps it might be a blessing for him."