If the evolution of Sequential Arcane Energy leading to the[Hunter King]can still be understood.
Then, when the Philosopher King witnessed the great battle at the Sky Terrace Garden, he was already deep in thought.
What he focused on was naturally not Long Yuqiong's dragon transformation, which, although impressive, merely reached the level of a top talent in the Empire, at best showing combat experience honed through practice.
The dual-blade Wolf School martial artist was commendable, but too team-oriented, thus burying his own talent.
The young man from the Whale Faction, though adept with Arcane Energy, was merely of average proficiency.
As for Glina's post-battle so-called Eighth Pathway, where everyone transforms into dragons, the Philosopher King disregarded it—he knew too well that for a narrative to be established, it first had to be a civilization.
It is civilization that uses pathways to upgrade into narratives.