A person's power was merely external. Only when stripped of that power and still possessing unmatched strength could one be called a true powerhouse. Without question, that imperial clansman who had entered the Divine Saber Hall and mastered the Eight Demonic Saber Techniques was a genuine powerhouse. What was more, he bore the Divine Saber Hall's long-cherished wish.
"Do you know how much of the Eight Demonic Saber Techniques this man has actually mastered?"
"According to what this lowly one knows about the Eight Demonic Saber Techniques, this martial art is broadly divided into eight techniques. The eight stand side by side; none is more profound or more superficial than another. It all depends on the martial artist's own affinity and comprehension.
"This man should have reached the level of more than four techniques, perhaps even six. Only then would the Divine Saber Hall's upper ranks place immense—perhaps absolute—confidence in him, allowing him to establish his own little faction within the Divine Saber Hall and even influence its stance.
"Since he is of imperial blood, he naturally has some desire to preserve the imperial clan's stability in the regions.
"Governor Tan Changming is old and without a successor. Though he commands three hundred thousand troops fierce as bears and tigers, he is not much cause for concern. It would also be difficult for him to do anything harmful to the Beitang Imperial Clan. Thus, this man will not make any major moves or exert much influence within the Divine Saber Hall.
"If the Dragon King wishes to take control of Yanzhou, or even level the two great mountains of the Pudu Cult and the Tan Family, this man will remain a difficult problem that must be resolved.
"Only by truly dealing with him and winning the Divine Saber Hall's recognition