"A combined attack, with the power of Foundation Establishment?"
"These Warrior Constructs could actually stack their strength through synchronized attacks, cutting through my protective barrier and simulated armor!"
Hua Yongshan's laughter carried from afar. "This is the secret of the Military School's battle formations. Otherwise, why would there have been so many tales of mortals slaying immortals and gods in the Ancient Cultivator Era?"
"The strength of a mortal may be insignificant, but when ten thousand rivers flow into the sea, even mountains and rivers can be shaken. Among the Three Powers, this is the power of humanity!"
"Peak Master Li, I have now familiarized myself with controlling these Warrior Constructs. Those you refined suit my Military Strategies exceptionally well, and should allow me to display considerable strength. Now, I am going to get serious!"
He seemed to be offering Li Chen a friendly warning, yet his words carried a certain edge.
Li Chen scoffed, understanding perfectly well that Hua Yongshan wanted to give him, the Peak Master, a "show of strength."
When it came to retaining talent, employers chose retainers, but were retainers not also choosing their employers?
Only a powerful figure whose present strength and future potential were both sufficient to meet their expectations deserved a retainer's allegiance.
Hua Yongshan was, after all, a senior of the older generation. Whether seeing someone as young as Li Chen occupy the position of Peak Master had stirred envy or jealousy in him was anyone's guess.
Regardless, a faint sense of superiority was inevitable.
As the saying went, "I have eaten more salt than you have eaten rice." Throwing one's seniority around was a direct manifestation of that superiority.
To ensure he would be valued in their future dealings, he had to put on an even stronger performance and show Li