Jade Sky True Person drifted over.
"Master."
The Azure Dragon Holy Son rose as soon as he saw Jade Sky True Person. His face was ashen, and even his greeting carried a trace of resentment.
Jade Sky True Person waved a hand and sat down in a chair. Looking at his disciple, he asked mildly, "What, are you still angry about Duan De?"
"Master, could your assessment have been mistaken?"
The Azure Dragon Holy Son could not help asking, "Was that man really only at the first layer of the Void Refinement Realm? Duan De was at the fourth layer. How could he fail to withstand even a single slap from him?"
"My assessment was not mistaken."
Jade Sky True Person shook his head and said with certainty, "That man is at the first layer of the Void Refinement Realm. There is no question about it."
"Then why did he..." the Azure Dragon Holy Son pressed, unwilling to accept it.
"He simply has a powerful body-tempering technique."
Jade Sky True Person interrupted him and explained, "The body-tempering technique he practices is extraordinary. Combined with certain special opportunities, it has given him an exceptionally powerful physique. His cultivation is only at the first layer of the Void Refinement Realm, yet his physical strength far surpasses others at the same level. Such people are rare, but they do exist."
The Azure Dragon Holy Son fell silent.
A moment later, he gritted his teeth. "Master, I can't swallow this insult."
"If you can't swallow it, then strike back." Jade Sky True Person glanced at him and said slowly, "Challenge him yourself."
"Me?"
The Azure Dragon Holy Son froze.
"You're at the seventh layer of the Void Refinement Realm. No matter how monstrous his talent is, his strength cannot possibly match that of a