Elsewhere.
The true disciples of Grand Elder Liu Hengshan's faction sat at one table, drinking as they pointed and gestured toward Mo Chen's group.
"Senior Brother Liu, Mo Chen has only just entered the sect, yet he already possesses such strength. His comprehension is clearly terrifying. Once he reaches the Mountain Opening Realm, wouldn't he easily seize National Protector Temple's guaranteed admission slot?"
A true disciple dressed in green robes looked at Mo Chen, his eyes narrowed slightly.
His name was Chen Bi, a true disciple under the Third Elder.
The Third Elder usually advanced and retreated alongside Liu Hengshan, and often acted as Liu Hengshan's mouthpiece.
Naturally, his disciples were also close to Liu Jun and the others.
"Senior Brother Chen thinks too highly of Mo Chen!"
Ruan Tianjing let out a cold laugh and said disdainfully, "How could the Mountain Opening Realm be so easy to break through? Senior Brother Liu spent ten years accumulating strength at the peak of the Five Elements Realm before preparing to open his mountain. No matter how formidable Mo Chen is, he cannot possibly open his mountain within a year."
Liu Jun smiled as he glanced at Ruan Tianjing, nodding approvingly.
"Junior Brother Ruan is right. National Protector Temple will recruit new members one year from now. No matter what, Mo Chen cannot open his mountain within a year. He is not worth worrying about."
Though he said so, a trace of coldness surfaced in Liu Jun's gaze as he looked at Mo Chen.
Others did not understand Mo Chen's strength.
But after their fierce battle, Liu Jun understood it all too well.
During the fight, he had not gained the slightest advantage. On the contrary, he had even suffered a small loss to some extent.
Most importantly, the supreme martial art