WDF!
What did he mean, if I joined the Great Wall organization, I'd have a greater chance of reaching a higher realm?
Was there some inevitable connection between the two?
As if he had anticipated that his words would leave Ye Weiming dumbfounded, Ye Li laughed heartily and explained, "Zhang Fang and I hold equal status within the Great Wall organization. I handle external affairs, responsible for everything outside, while he handles internal affairs, mainly maintaining stability on Chaoyang Star and dealing with beast tides."
"Though our positions and authority are equal, handling external affairs is nothing short of a miserable job for a cultivator."
"Because Chaoyang Star is relatively stable internally, there isn't much to deal with. Fighting beast tides is dangerous, but it's physical labor. You just have to put in the effort; there's no need for scheming."
After a slight pause, Ye Li's tone grew solemn. "But external affairs are different. With all that mental and physical strain, it's difficult to settle down and focus on studying martial arts."
"Therefore, on the path toward higher realms of martial arts, although I believe my talent and comprehension are no worse than Senior Zhang Fang's, and my strength is no weaker than his, I have always lagged half a step behind him in realm."
"That is the result of working conditions and environment, not a defeat in battle."
Hearing Ye Li's complaint, Ye Weiming could not help but smile knowingly. At that moment, he suddenly felt that this pinnacle human martial artist was no longer so lofty and unreachable, but rather an ordinary person like himself, of flesh and blood and desires.
Thus, Ye Weiming completely relaxed and said half-jokingly, "So Senior Ye Li ultimately lost to Senior Zhang Fang not in talent, comprehension, or strength, but in age?