Liu Bai stood to one side, watching the scene with a gentle smile at the corners of his lips.
Naturally, he had long known about Xiao Yi Xian's current strength.
After all, after spending a day together, there was practically nothing about Xian'er that he did not know.
Queen Medusa's expression was complicated. She had surpassed her already?
The thought left even her somewhat dazed. How long had it taken her to break through to Dou Zong?
Yet Xiao Yi Xian had gone from a Dou Ling straight to a Dou Venerate in just a few days.
Anyone would feel as if their worldview had crumbled.
Her lips parted, then pressed together. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she merely looked away and said blandly, "Congratulations."
Xiao Yi Xian looked at her and nodded gently. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Bai stood nearby, taking everything in.
He did not interrupt. He merely held Xiao Yi Xian's hand lightly, his thumb unconsciously stroking the back of her hand.
"Alright, don't feel inferior just because Xian'er suddenly made such rapid progress. Every one of us has terrifying talent and potential. In the future, we'll definitely catch up to Xian'er."
Qing Lin nodded repeatedly. After two seconds of silence, Queen Medusa nodded as well.
Only Hai Bodong looked utterly bewildered. Had Liu Bai included him when he said that?
What the hell was this?
It was time to leave. Xiao Yi Xian had obtained the Nether Poison Flame. Next came Han Feng, the Sea Heart Flame, and Jia Nan Academy's Fallen Heart Flame.
He was determined to obtain those two Heavenly Flames.
Xiao Yi Xian turned to look at him, her lips curving gently.
"This time, I'll help you."
She was now a Seven-Star Dou Venerate, an absolutely