Lin Xuan slowly withdrew his power as well, calming the surging blood and qi within him. Looking at the figure atop the treetop, he smiled faintly.
"Your skills are indeed exceptional. In all the world, when it comes to sheer speed and the unpredictability of movement techniques, you must be unrivaled."
"You're not bad yourself."
The figure looked down at Lin Xuan from above, his tone filled with undisguised admiration. "What martial art was that just now? It could neutralize my force and even use my strength against me? It's far more ingenious than the Murong family's Shifting Stars."
"This technique is called the Primal Unity Formula. I happened to gain some insight recently and created it myself," Lin Xuan said calmly. "It is an honor to receive your praise."
"Primal Unity Formula... a fine name." The figure nodded, his burning gaze fixed on Lin Xuan. "Perfectly natural, all returning to one. At your age, to possess such martial arts and such comprehension—you truly are a monster."
Lin Xuan looked at him, the corner of his lips curling into a meaningful smile.
"You flatter me. Compared with your bearing of 'The sun rises in the east; I alone remain undefeated,' I still have a long way to go."
At those words, the figure atop the treetop stirred slightly.
"The sun rises in the east; I alone remain undefeated?"
The figure murmured to himself, then abruptly raised his head and stared fixedly at Lin Xuan, his voice tinged with surprise and suspicion. "How did you know it was me?"
"In this world, other than the legendary Cult Leader Dongfang, who else could cultivate martial arts to such a level—supremely yin and gentle, yet incomparably domineering?"
Lin Xuan spoke loudly, his gaze blazing. "And besides, with your movement technique and your speed,