"I, Tang San, am truly convinced today."
Lu Yu smiled faintly. "Brother Tang San, don't lose heart.
"Your strength is quite impressive as well. I merely had the slight upper hand today.
"I believe that as long as you continue cultivating diligently, you'll certainly surpass me someday."
Upon hearing this, a determined glint flashed through Tang San's eyes.
Lu Yu was right.
If he wanted to gain a foothold in this world where strength reigned supreme, he had to keep improving himself.
"Brother Lu Yu, you're right.
"I'll keep working hard!"
With that, Tang San turned and left the patch of grass.
Watching Tang San's departing back, Lu Yu quietly pondered.
Although this opponent had temporarily lost to him, he would surely become a great help to him in the future.
"Hmph, looks like I need to cultivate even harder."
Lu Yu murmured inwardly.
Only by continuously improving his strength could he remain undefeated in this world where strength reigned supreme.
Lu Yu cultivated with even greater diligence.
Not only did he consolidate his cultivation, but he also kept trying to break through the bottleneck of the Golden Light Spell.
As time passed, he gradually discovered some of his own shortcomings.
"Looks like I need more real combat experience to improve my strength."
Lu Yu pondered to himself.
Only after being tempered by battles of life and death could his strength truly improve.
During the Soul Master Competition, Lu Yu encountered Tang San once again.
By then, Tang San was no longer the Soul Master with only one ring that he had once been. Both his strength and realm had improved tremendously.
"Brother Lu Yu, we meet again."
Tang San looked at Lu Yu, battle intent flickering in his eyes.
Lu Yu smiled faintly. "Brother Tang San, your strength really