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A biting wind swept across the stands. Tang Yusheng's gaze pierced the billowing dust and settled on the familiar, upright figure in the arena.
His voice was low and steady, betraying little emotion. "All these years alone out there, Fifth's strength hasn't fallen behind. It's grown by the day instead."
Tang Jigen narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly. "With just one soul skill, he caught two stacked soul skills from Tang Potian, whose level is higher."
He paused, his sharp gaze catching the faint tremors running through Tang Yuchen's body within the torrent of energy. "He didn't use any additional defensive soul skills. He took the recoil and the impact on his qi-blood from that compounded force head-on..."
"He's relying on the foundation of his Earth Origin Formula cultivation. He's honed it to a remarkably profound level."
"In sheer endurance, he's above you."
The corners of Tang Yusheng's mouth lifted. He readily accepted being "inferior" and laughed heartily. "Hah, Fifth has always been outstanding."
"A solid foundation." Tang Jinghe stood with his hands behind his back and nodded slightly.
It seemed that letting him roam free for more than a decade had not diminished him at all. Instead, things had turned out just as originally hoped.
Tang Jigen's gaze swept over the fiercely colliding masses of light again. "Yuchen has spent years at the forge to earn his living. With every rise and fall of his hammer, he tempers more than steel. He tempers his muscles, bones, and organs, condensing and honing his heart, intent, soul, and energy."
"Over time, his body, mind, and intent have advanced together and become a unified whole."
He glanced toward Tang Potian, whose imposing aura blazed opposite him. "By contrast, how long has it been since the