But then, Elder Qin Shi of Starlight Spear Peak spoke, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully.
"Indeed, that may be the case. But there are other possibilities as well—he could be hiding his true cultivation, or perhaps he's gained a high-grade technique, an elemental manifestation."
"We can't be certain yet, so it's best not to jump to conclusions."
Elder Ming Rong furrowed her brows in thought.
'Yes… that's true. We can't simply assume his strength comes from powerful or high-lineage beasts. His own abilities may be far more profound. It's best not to make baseless assumptions.'
Elder Qin Shi allowed a faint smile to tug at his lips.
"Regardless of how he did it, one thing is clear—he's not the kind of person the rumors made him out to be... someone who relies solely on his artifact."
"He possesses strength of his own—depth I can't even begin to measure."
At that, Elder Tian Sheng chuckled lightly and cast a sidelong glance at a particular elder.
