First was the direct comparison of power. Though neither had acted in person, both had entrusted their power to another. The Hell Path Senluo Ghost Hand technique manifested by the Hell Path Master was invincible in all directions, its demonic intent overwhelming, yet it had been broken—or rather, neutralized—by Meng Zhao's Buddhist Divine Skill.
At the very least, the Senluo Ghost Hand had failed to kill Han Pu. Instead, it had been driven back into Envoy Wang's Niwan Palace by the Demon Subduing Great Incantation, meaning it had come off worse in that exchange.
Naturally, this had something to do with the restraint between martial arts: Meng Zhao's Buddhist Divine Skill countered the Hell Path's demonic martial arts. Yet it also showed that Meng Zhao's schemes were deeper and his learning broader, surpassing even the Hell Path Master.
In this most obvious comparison of power and techniques, Meng Zhao had undoubtedly held the upper hand.
Next came the comparison between Envoy Wang of the Hell Path and Han Pu themselves, from which one might perhaps glimpse the difference between the Hell Path Master and Meng Zhao.
Envoy Wang's power originated from within his Niwan Palace. Once unleashed, it would directly shatter that palace, forever robbing him of the possibility of advancing into the Grandmaster realm, leaving endless future troubles.
By contrast, Meng Zhao's power was exceedingly gentle. Not only had it caused Han Pu no harm whatsoever, but before dissipating, it had carefully repaired Han Pu's injured body. Its profundity was beyond compare.
From this direct comparison, the gap between the two could also be seen.
Of course, these were merely the shallow judgments of three Hell Path disciples. In the end, they were only people standing at the foot of a mountain. Separated by clouds, mist, and ridges, how