Even though he hadn't seen Cang Wei for many years, Ning Cheng recognized him immediately upon his arrival. Previously, Ning Cheng had heard that Cang Wei had been forced by Zhu Yinghua to flee into the Western Universe, and was finally trapped by Qu Pu, the holy Buddha, using the Nine Xutian Cymbal. He always thought that Cang Wei's strength was at most on par with Ao Can, Xiao Xinxi, and others.
Later, when he obtained the Nine Xutian Cymbal and saw no trace of Cang Wei inside, he realized that if Cang Wei had indeed escaped from the Nine Xutian Cymbal, then Cang Wei was likely not so simple. The renown of the Nine Xutian Cymbal was such that even he wouldn't dare claim he could escape if trapped inside, yet Cang Wei managed to do it.
If Cang Wei's strength were truly simplistic, being able to escape from the Nine Xutian Cymbal would be an anomaly. Cang Wei being pursued by Zhu Yinghua was undoubtedly due to having suffered severe injuries previously.
