"Why is that?"
"Some Grandmasters in the Dan Origin Realm can even defeat Infant Transformation experts! Why is that?"
"Some experts at the peak of Infant Transformation can even defeat those at Cloud Transformation!"
"Why is that?"
"Could it be that the ranking of Martial Artists is inherently this chaotic? You cultivate to a higher rank, only to be defeated by someone of a lower rank... then what use are these ranks? What use are these so-called realms?"
Qin Fangyang said, "Is that what you're thinking?"
Confusion covered every young face.
Yes, why was that?
If this sort of thing was so common and ordinary, what was the point of establishing ranks?
"Even among those of the same rank, one at the Dan Origin Realm Peak might not withstand a single move from another at the Dan Origin Realm Peak! Why is that?"
Qin Fangyang asked again.
Long Yusheng raised his hand and asked, "Could it be because of the cultivation techniques they practice? Some techniques are wondrous and profound, granting the ability to fight above one's rank."
Qin Fangyang nodded. "That is indeed one factor. But most techniques like that are found in ancient martial lineages and secluded sects. They won't find their way into a martial school like ours."
"And once any technique enters a martial school, it quickly becomes nothing out of the ordinary. Why? Not because the technique isn't powerful, but because everyone practices it... naturally, that technique loses its advantage."
"So, when it comes to differences among the general population, techniques are only a very small factor, and one that applies only in isolated cases."
Qin Fangyang smiled. "What's more, many lineages have special techniques that can only be practiced after reaching the Innate realm or above. This is also where the saying 'all beneath