Hou Niao was very satisfied, because the Sword Sect had gained four more true masters.
As for the current strength, Tie Guan was, of course, the best; but the future was uncertain, Yan Baiyi had great potential.
Without stopping, he continued to visit the cave mansions of several friends, wanting to know what level everyone had reached over the years.
Understanding their level of strength was necessary to assign tasks properly, otherwise it was just sending them to their death. Two hundred years of cultivation saw many old friends falling behind and disappearing from sight.
Some come, some go, but how many can truly accompany you for a lifetime? Within his own ability, providing them the greatest help to continue with him on the journey was his small wish.
After a round, there was both joy and worry.
Fang Yazi remained stable, still that young boy. He didn't top the ranks, nor did he particularly stand out, but he showed surprising late-stage potential.
