Luo Tianshen had seen far too many geniuses in his lifetime, including many of breathtaking talent. He had even crossed paths with the Flame Emperor, whose might shook the Great Thousand World.
Yet none had ever redefined genius and monstrous talent as the young man before him had, in such an overbearing, utterly unreasonable fashion!
This was not a case of the younger generation being formidable.
This was... a monster descending upon the world.
"It seems these old eyes failed me."
Luo Tianshen's voice rang out, carrying a heavier measure of rueful wonder and acceptance.
He seemed to have accepted it, but in truth, he simply had no cards left to play.
His gaze swept over Mu Chen before finally settling on Luo Li, who had stood quietly beside him all along, her clear eyes fixed on the man she loved.
"Li'er, your eye for people..." Luo Tianshen paused, seemingly weighing his words, before letting out a long sigh. "Is excellent. Better than your grandfather's."
He raised a hand and gestured toward the city gates.
"Young friend Mu Chen, please enter the city."
"The Luo God Clan welcomes you."
Stepping into Luo Shen City felt like stepping into another world.
The buildings within were ancient and magnificent, mostly constructed from blue and white materials. The streets were broad, paved with polished stone slabs that gleamed softly in the sunlight.
The passersby watching them all wore clothing bearing the Luo God Clan's emblem, and most possessed considerable strength.
At that moment, countless gazes quietly turned their way from the windows of buildings lining both sides of the street. Curiosity, awe, scrutiny, disbelief... all manner of emotions intertwined.
Mu Chen and Luo Li walked side by side along the main road, with Luo Tianshen leading half a step ahead. Wherever they passed,