As James transformed into his newly acquired form which is the Hyper Soul Mode, His chances of getting Thorn's power rose high.
"His chance of succeeding the acquisition of Thorn rose to 70% now that he is not affected by the Nature's Trap Spell, but he shouldn't let his guard down until their battle is over." Bavery said.
Thorn and James clashed with full forces and neither of them is letting the other take an advantage. Their clash is even now but James is still holding back his full power as he is still measuring and observing Thorn's every move.
"I have never encountered an opponent as strong as you James aside from Kratos and Draco. I admit that you already surpassed Vandrix with your strength as you finally learn to unleash your soul attunement." Thorn said to James.
"I am greatly thankful I've faced you in battle Thorn. You are truly indeed one of the strongest Titans here." James replied.
Thorn casted the Hyper Venom Splash Spell at a short distance to James and James was hit by the spell. Everyone is worried but James were able to activate Zexerav's Dragon Scales and it helped James to counter the venom. "I'm glad my scales helped you with that attack." Zexerav said. James then casted the Sacred Phoenix Sphere Divine Break to back Thorn off of him. Thorn defended himself by the use of Leaf Shield which is 1000 times stronger. James casted the Element Adaptation Spell and adapt Metal to counter wood and ground. His whole body was coated with Metal and he was able to land a very strong punch to Thorn while using the Light Speed Divine Break. Thorn was plummeted really far. "Please lend me your power Heat, we are going all out with this attack!" James said to Heat. "I will support you with everything I've got Master!" Heat replied. James flew high and casted the 8th Super Spell of Heat which is the Super Scuti Solar Beam Divine Break and a very strong Scuti ray headed towards Thorn. Thorn was struck by James' Super Scuti Solar Beam and he turned back to his normal form. Thorn is weakened at this point and can't get up now even though the Tree of Life is still present.
"You... beat... me with... your strength... James. Uggghh!! Now, you will.... face.... your final... challenge before getting... my power... This will prove... that you are... worthy... to... be called as... the Master of the Titans.." Thorn said.
Thorn combined himself with the Tree of Life and it spoke. "I am now the Tree of Life James. With this power, I can fully attain the complete ritual of the Nature and make it as a Spell. You completely devoured me with your strength but can you withstand the power of the Nature itself? This is your final test to prove yourself you're worthy!" Thorn said.
"Bring it Thorn! I'm ready!" James replied. Then all of a sudden, James was transported in the past and saw his father Abraham fighting Death. His father is losing the battle and needs help as Death is about to finish him. James helped his father without knowing that this is just a trap set up again by Thorn to test his emotions.
"Who are you?! I can't believe this!! You are long dead!!" the illusory Death asked James. "I am James Stanford and I will let you pay for what you've done to our world!!" James replied.
"I am so glad... to see you... my son.." the illusion Abraham said. "I won't let you lose this battle father!" James replied.
James killed Death in just a single strike and the surroundings became dark. James lost in time as he fell to Thorn's trap for the final time. Then he came back to the present wherein everything is destroyed due to the Armageddon. James dropped to his knees punching the ground crying heavily.
"What the hell is happening now?! Where am I and why is everything gone?" James asked. A voice in James heart talked to him saying "Don't be fooled by your feelings my son, changing the past is inevitable and will lead you to a different future. You should learn how to control your emotions and think rationally before making your decision. I love you my son and I will always be with you." the true Abraham talked to him.
Meanwhile on the real time, everyone is wondering why James disappeared.
"Where is James, Thorn?!" Ian asked Thorn. "He is currently on his biggest challenge, Ian. I casted the forbidden Nature spell on him which is the Nature's Illusion Spell. It is way more powerful than the Nature's Trap Spell. His only chance to get back here is to embrace his soul attunement and accept reality as it is. No one can help him now. This is his final challenge to overcome to achieve my power. If he manages to return here on the real time. I will wither and die." Thorn said.
Everyone was so worried and really hoped for James' successful return but five hours have passed and James still imprisoned and still lost in time.
James' outrage destroyed every being he fought on the Nature's Illusion. He still can't accept reality and his emotions overruled him at this point. "How can I surpass this test?! I just don't know how to handle this!!" James misery is just getting worse as time passes.
On the real time, everyone are losing their hope to see James again. "Only one hour left and James will be lost in time permanently." Thorn said.
"I never imagined James will fail this confrontation with Thorn." Adam said.
"I can't accept this!! This is not happening!!" King Vladimir said while on his knees crying heavily.
"What will happen to you Ian? I can't afford to lose you." Samantha said while crying and hugging Ian.
Queen Archandia is speechless having no energy staring at the ground. "Will this be the end for us?" Himori asked while tears roll down here eyes. "I just knew James here on the wasteland and he is truly a legendary warrior. I have never thought he will lose this battle with Thorn." Bavery said.
"What's wrong with you guys!! Get it all together!! I know this is an unthinkable time for us but for James sake, have faith in him!!! We still have forty minutes! This is still not over yet!!" Ian shouted to everyone to strengthen their hope again. "Ian is right everyone, I believe in James. He will overcome this." Samantha said. King Vladimir stood up strong and said "My brother is not a quitter! He is a Stanford!!". Queen Archandia stood up and raised her right fist saying "Go fight! James Stanford!!". Everyone then raised the fists up high and cheered for James.
"The support James is gaining from these people are truly remarkable. I understand now what drives him to get stronger and stronger as time goes by. With Ian's support, they will be unbeatable together." Thorn thought.
James was losing his hope to return to the real time and just staring to nothingness. James closed his eyes and remember all the memories he spent with his foster parents as Ian Whitlock. He remembered their smiles and love for him, he also remembered his brother King Vladimir, he pictured out how happy he was when they reunited. He smiled and tears rolled down his eyes uncontrollably. He remembered his mother Lara and his father Abraham with him as a baby.
All of a sudden, his eyes became sky blue as he opened his eyes and he flew up into the dark. Light has approached him and he reached out for it. After getting the light, he was coated with rainbow Aura in his normal form and he was transported back to the real time with everyone. Ian, Sam, King Vladimir and Queen Archandia were very happy to see him back and they run to him and hugged him.
"You are truly indeed worthy enough to achieve my power James. You only have one second left but still able to overcome your challenge. I am truly happy to grace you the power of Nature." Thorn said his final words before he withered away and his insignia formed on the right hand of James under Stella's insignia.
James successfully casted the Divine Soul Spell Divine Break to overcome the Nature's Illusion Spell.