Lumino smiled pleasantly, his tone gentle, as though he were casually questioning an old friend. Yet a tangible surge of mental power had already poured out of him, filling every corner of the reception room.
His intimidating presence bore down like a mountain, and even the air around Hong Yuan seemed to freeze.
Hong Yuan appeared oblivious to the pressure. His expression remained calm, without a ripple, and instead of answering, he asked, "Is that what you think?"
Lumino nodded lightly, then shook his head. "Your rapid progress might have something to do with this Green Sprout String Sorcery, but in my view, Green Sprout is only the surface. You've concealed its true essence."
"In fact, whatever secret you're hiding is probably what allowed you to comprehend Green Sprout in the first place."
Hong Yuan glanced at him. "Tell me, have you considered the possibility that my talent is simply that good?"
Lumino chuckled, his eyes carrying the air of someone who saw through everything. He said slowly, "Do you know how old I am?"
Without waiting for Hong Yuan's answer, he continued, "Forty-five. Since String Sorcery first arose, very few people have achieved so much at my age."
Lumino's tone was mild, but a trace of pride slipped involuntarily into his words.
Forty-five years old, and already a Middle Resonance Master!
He had every right to be proud and conceited.
Loken stood slightly behind Hong Yuan, his hands at his sides, neatly blocking Hong Yuan's retreat. Upon hearing Lumino's words, his stern cheek twitched.
As the former head of the Edmond Lineage, having the next wave overturn him and seize his position and authority had been a bitter experience.
Yet he could not refute Lumino's words. The man truly was the most outstanding heir in the Edmond Lineage's history.