The Mind Image Cult Leader truly rather liked Xinghuo Xunyi—not because of his background, but because for the previous five hundred billion years, Xinghuo Xunyi had remained merely on the second level of the Star Tower, yet during the Star Conference, his strength had suddenly soared. This piqued the Mind Image Cult Leader's curiosity. He did not believe in any "unearthing one's potential"; he believed more that there had to be some special reason behind it.
For instance, "inner demons," "trials of the heart," and such.
With Xinghuo Xunyi's talent, comprehension, and background, it was impossible for him to have languished for so long under normal circumstances. The Mind Image Cult Leader was certain there had to be a special reason! Possibilities like inner demons and trials of the heart were highly likely.
"Having suffered such a great setback in one's state of mind upon reaching the Unity Realm..."