Although Ye Luo's level was much lower than his previous level 359 after returning from the [Reincarnation Tower], they were both still at the eighth reincarnation, so the rank suppression against the monsters in the [Sea of Reincarnation] remained the same. While the level suppression effect was somewhat greater, the increased Soul Crystal Growth Potential brought by eight reincarnations significantly improved his overall attributes, and this improvement was exceptionally pronounced under the 250% bonus of [Reincarnation*Heretic Path—Sacrifice].
For this very reason, Ye Luo's monster-killing efficiency after returning was noticeably higher than when he had only completed six ninth reincarnations.
Furthermore, Zuo Shang Qin Xin's group had previously killed Heavenly Demon Grade BOSSes and obtained two [National Artifact Spirits], which they then gave to Yan Yu Me Me and another person, significantly improving their equipment. This was also why their monster-killing efficiency had improved so noticeably.
With such efficient monster grinding and Ye Luo's relatively low level, he leveled up quickly. It would not take long for him to catch up with Zuo Shang Qin Xin's group, and their monster-killing efficiency would rise significantly again by then.
It was worth mentioning that Dongfang Shitian's elite squad was still advancing deep into the [Sea of Reincarnation] at maximum efficiency. After all, they too wanted to enter the level 480 monster area as soon as possible. However, their monster-killing efficiency was clearly lower than Ye Luo's group, which meant Ye Luo's group was advancing through the [Sea of Reincarnation] faster.
Since Dongfang Shitian's group had entered the level 470 monster area earlier, they still retained a slight lead. However, judging by the current situation, if they did not use the 100-meter Relay tactic, Ye Luo's elite squad would likely overtake them soon.
However, Dongfang Shitian's group did not know Ye Luo's exact location