Afterward, Greedy Wind, Ying Hong, and Crab Spider began comparing their gains. The other Ancient Demons discovered, to their astonishment, that although these three were only at the Fourth Realm, their bodies had already reached the Fifth Realm. Advancing to the Fifth Realm was only a matter of time.
Greedy Wind was even more unusual. A layer of golden light had appeared over his scales, as though they had been gilded. That was an innate gift possessed only by Emperor Realm members of his kind.
The other Ancient Demons turned to examine Fang Yun again, and all fell silent.
The changes were too slight.
Before these Ancient Demons, consummate experts in tempering the body, Fang Yun could not possibly conceal his physical condition.
Wumo suddenly gave a derisive laugh and said, "I thought the illustrious inheritor of the Mountain Bearer Inheritance would be something extraordinary, but you're nothing special after all. The Star-Source Secret Land can only strengthen the body; it does little for divine sense. It seems you, a real human but a fake Ancient Demon, gained little from it. I'm leaving. Enjoy your chat."
Wumo made no attempt to hide his delight.
The remaining Ancient Demons also drifted away, no longer examining Fang Yun.
Greedy Wind, Ying Hong, and Crab Spider showed no change in their expressions. They made no mention whatsoever of the fact that, although they had seen Fang Yun absorb little starforce, his other treasures had absorbed a great deal.
The other Ancient Demons who sided with Fang Yun, however, were deeply dejected and came over together to question him.
"Mountain Bearer, just how much starforce did you absorb?"
"Void Sage Fang, this starforce really does little to strengthen divine sense and other powers. Didn't you prepare in advance?"
"Tell us the truth. Just how