“Take my master, for example…” Li Hao’s tone warmed when he mentioned Yuan Shuo. “My master created the secret art of the Five Styles based on the foundations of the ancients. This art is the basis through which I reached my current heights. It incorporates many things and achieves its mastery through a harmonious blend!0

“If my master could demonstrate such creativity, why can I not do so as the disciple? I’m stronger than my master and have seen more of the world. I know more about the great dao! Even if I don’t surpass anyone else, the pupil should be able to eclipse the master!”0

“……” Hong Yitang burst out laughing. “Yuan Shuo probably wouldn’t be too happy!”0

“That’s true,” Li Hao laughed as well. “My teacher likes to say that it’s good for the pupil to eclipse the master, but he’s incredibly conceited. He thinks that his potential is the best in the world, so one should be able to surpass him. It’s my teacher who’s seen too little of the world. He’s too short-sighted!”1

“……”0

“Has he ever witnessed the might of an Empyrean King or a half step emperor?” Li Hao roared with laughter. “Has he fought an exalted emperor? I’ve experienced all that! Thus, potential is not everything. The key lies in knowledge, experience,...0