The presiding elder came back to his senses from his shock, but his heart could not calm for a long time.
Under the girl's calm gaze, he stammered his announcement:
"Mu Zi, Body Tempering Se... Seventh Stage, grade: Lower Excellent!"
After hearing Mu Zi's true cultivation, everyone, beyond their shock, had already gone somewhat numb.
For a girl who had only just begun cultivating not long ago, was there really that much difference between Body Tempering Sixth Stage and Seventh Stage? In any case, both were things ordinary people would not dare imagine.
Mu Ye stared blankly at Mu Zi, still unable to believe it.
He had thought Mu Zi was just an ordinary girl next door. Her outstanding looks had moved him. Of course, Mu Ye believed whether she was beautiful or not was not actually that important; he purely admired her innocence and kindness.
What Mu Ye had originally imagined was this: he would display his strength, Mu Zi would develop admiration for him, begin associating with him, and then, after spending day after day together, gradually fall for him.
But the one thing he had never imagined was that the talent he was proudest of was nothing at all in front of Mu Zi.
Mu Ye finally came to his senses, and at the same time, the pride in his heart shattered inch by inch.
Seeing Mu Ye looking so lost, the old woman snorted coldly.
"Look at you. One setback and you lose all heart. What can you possibly accomplish?"
Mu Ye raised his head and said blankly, "But what hope do I still have?"
The old woman said unhurriedly, "I never expected this girl to have such strong talent either."
"However, her cultivation is still not as high as yours. As long as you can