The situation suddenly grew tense.
Sun Can's system... had broken!
There had always been a threshold every 10 levels, yet it had failed at level 40.
Shen Jin hurriedly asked, "So what's your situation now? Did nothing change when you reached level 40?"
Leveling up meant an increase in strength,
especially since every 10 levels marked a clear dividing line. There was no way nothing would change.
After examining his body and system interface, Sun Can frowned deeply.
"There were... changes. My body and energy improved again. Although I'm still at the Tier 3 peak, I'm stronger and another step closer to Tier 4. And after reaching level 40, my skill interface unlocked lots of powerful new skills. I can learn a new ultimate from them."
Shen Jin nodded thoughtfully.
"In other words... although this level-up didn't get you to Tier 4, you still improved. That proves... your previous strength hadn't actually reached the pinnacle of Tier 3, and you still had room to grow. In that case, what happens if you keep leveling up? Tier 3 peak, great perfection, half-step Tier 4?"
Sun Can looked pained. "Good grief, you really went straight for the nested tiers!"
"Ahem... I've been enjoying fantasy novels lately. They're pretty interesting."
After some experimenting, Sun Can confirmed that he couldn't reach Tier 4 and realized, "Brother, this mission... isn't simple. You were right before. Maybe Tier 4 is already the limit of what the system can grant us. We both need to reach Tier 4 through our own abilities."
"That does seem to be what the systems mean. Then... let's fight together! Let's see whether we can stand on our own for once without the systems' help!"
"Okay! You fight. I'll check out my new skills first!"
Sun Can immediately entered a meditative state