Shi Tiexin spoke boldly, but the two across from him wore strange expressions, both looking somewhat stunned.
With a turn of thought, Shi Tiexin grasped their mindset. "Could it be that you two think I'm deliberately needling you, deliberately putting forth an impossible goal—advancing in appearance while retreating in truth, tactfully turning you down?"
You Dongli smacked his lips, then ultimately decided to speak frankly. "Isn't that so?"
"Of course not." Shi Tiexin answered decisively. "I genuinely want to join this group. Even if I don't, I'll still find a way to create a Divine Skill that maxes out all four major panels. Since I have to do it no matter what, why not do it together with you two? The chances of success would be higher."
"You?" You Dongli scratched his head. "Brother, don't blame your big brother for being blunt, but you... want to develop a Purple Eight Stars Divine Skill all by yourself?"
Shi Tiexin nodded. "If there really are no teammates, then I can only do it myself."
You Dongli was puzzled. "How would you do that? Do you understand Divine Skill development?"
"Not very well, but I can learn. If one year isn't enough, then two. If two aren't enough, then four. I'm only seventeen; I still have seven years before I turn twenty-four. I'll throw myself into it for all seven of those years, and I'll definitely develop the strongest Sharp Energy Arts."
Old Jia's eyes lit up, and he smiled faintly.
You Dongli could tell at once that his teacher had taken a liking to Shi Tiexin's talent, but he still could not help pouring cold water on the idea. "Brother, your ambitions are lofty, just like Teacher Jia's. But I have to say, seven short years are simply not enough to develop