As his words fell, he studied Jiang Xian closely.
Jiang Xian's aura was calm and restrained, giving him an unfathomable air.
Luo Feng immediately sighed in heartfelt admiration. "I've already improved so much, so you must have made even more terrifying progress, Xian! Your talent was heaven-defying to begin with, and every time you go into seclusion, you emerge completely transformed. After this past year, I probably can't even see your dust anymore!"
Jiang Xian teased, "Not at all. You're already at Universe Level, Madman, while I'm still at Star Level. You'll have to watch my back when we head into the dungeon in a bit."
Luo Feng froze for a moment, then burst out laughing, the corners of his eyes crinkling. His smile was both amused and helpless as he shook his head and teased, "All right, all right! I'll definitely watch your back on this training trip! With an expert like me around, I guarantee nobody will be able to hurt a hair on your head!"
After they bantered for a while, Luo Feng asked in puzzlement, "Xian, with your talent, breaking through to Universe Level should be as easy as drinking water. Why have you been holding your cultivation back instead of breaking through? Do you have something planned?"
Jiang Xian nodded, then said, "It's mainly because of the Peak Genius Tournament. How could I miss out on something so fun? If I broke through now, I wouldn't be able to participate. Once the materials for my Avatar arrive in a while, I'll break through to Universe Level."
Luo Feng nodded after hearing this. "So that's why. Then you'll have to go easy on me during the Peak Genius Tournament, Xian!"
Jiang Xian nearly burst out laughing and patted Luo Feng on the shoulder. "Don't worry! No