"Indeed, I've made quite a few gains, but now isn't the time to talk about them."
Xia Ping admitted that he'd gained a lot.
"Good. Very good."
In fact, Gu Xilai could sense that Xia Ping's aura was extraordinary. Compared to a year ago, he was like a completely different person. His cultivation had reached a terrifying level, and he could probably match Gu Xilai—or even surpass him.
But the more Gu Xilai thought about it, the more unbelievable it seemed.
After all, he was an Invincible King who had cultivated for a thousand years and reached the peak of the Divine Ability Realm. Xia Ping might be a monstrous talent, but reaching a level comparable to his in just one year was still far too outrageous.
"Right, what happened here just now?"
Gu Xilai looked around and noticed quite a few younger people nearby.
"Nothing much. I was just meeting up with some old friends. There was a slight misunderstanding along the way."
Xia Ping smiled faintly.
He didn't mention his conflict with Liu Jie and the others. Given his current status, he didn't need to say anything. Even a mere indication of his attitude should be enough for the people under him to know what to do.
No one who made it to the upper ranks of human society was a fool. Many things went unsaid; if everything had to be spelled out, that would be truly stupid.
"All right. If there's nothing else, let's go. Quite a few human kings are waiting for you at the World Government."
Gu Xilai nodded. To him, this really was a minor matter. Aside from the survival crisis facing humanity and his own cultivation, there wasn't much that could weigh on his mind.
"Sorry, I have something else to take care