"Senior Sister Ji, where exactly is the Southern Reach? Is this young man really that strong?"
Among the three women, one of the younger girls curiously addressed the composed woman leading them.
"The True Martial Continent has Thirty-Six Domains. The Southern Reach lies in the south of the True Martial Continent, eight or nine major domains away from our Primordial Domain."
Ji Yue looked grave. "Normally, the farther you are from the Central Continent, the thinner the Heaven and Earth spiritual energy becomes. Our Primordial Domain is a blessed land that nurtures outstanding people, while the Southern Reach is far from the Central Continent, short on resources, and impoverished."
"It's difficult for a truly exceptional genius to emerge from such a resource-starved land. But this man is different. His body refinement is extremely strong, and his fist techniques contain the sword heart realm. He can even contend with Shi Ye..."
Hearing this, the girl seemed to realize something and exclaimed, "I understand! Shi Ye ranked seventy-sixth in the previous Earth Ranking. Unfortunately, the Earth Ranking only lists seventy-two people, but even so, he's an extraordinary genius!"
Ji Yue nodded, her clear voice carrying without any deliberate attempt to lower it. "That's right! Shi Ye was originally a concubine-born son of the Primordial City Shi Family. He lost his mother at an early age, and his father abandoned him in the wilderness. Rumor has it that savage wolves nursed him and raised him..."
"When he grew up, Shi Ye rose unexpectedly. But because he spent all his days with savage wolves, he became vicious and patient, able to bide his time. Only after his talent emerged and he rose within the Shi Family did they begin cultivating him in earnest."
"This Qin Hao could block a blow from Shi Ye. He's