"Have you heard? Elder Jiang went on a killing spree in Fallen Immortal Forest, entered the celestial-human state, and sent even a Transcendence flying with a single sword strike. Huang Weizhen swore brotherhood with him right there on the spot!"
At the liveliest table in the tavern sat a dozen or so people. Every one of them wore sabers or carried swords, steeped in the air of the martial world. Flushed with drink, they were discussing a familiar name.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Someone nearby was clearly unconvinced. "If Elder Jiang could send even a Transcendence flying, wouldn't he be unable to remain in The Present World himself? I know for a fact that just two days ago, he was fighting someone in Chu Kingdom. He even beat that fellow surnamed Zhong until his forehead swelled!"
"You don't understand. This celestial-human state can be exited. Do you know what celestial-human means? President Yao Fu specifically explained it in class the day before yesterday. My maternal cousin's eldest son's good friend's neighbor, Third, is a student at Dragon Gate Academy! He heard it crystal clear!"
"Then tell us—what is this celestial-human state?"
"Celestial-human—just as the name says: Heaven is the boss, and he's the number one man under heaven!"
"Damn! Is it really that powerful?"
"Just look at him! When he unleashes his might, the Heavenly Dao blesses him, the Human Emperor possesses him, ghosts wail and gods howl, and one sword strike sends Transcendence flying. Even when he isn't unleashing his might, he still surpasses all True Insight cultivators throughout history!"
"The latter half is true." Another man said, "I heard Yin Wenhua say in Shangqiu that Elder Jiang is now the strongest of all True Insight cultivators."
"You know Yin Wenhua?"
"I was fortunate enough to exchange a