In fact, it’s not just Supreme Arthur Rook who holds Andrew Han in extremely high regard. The entire Gifted World is abuzz, convinced that Andrew’s meteoric rise is no accident.
Gifted Powers can only be trained, and they come in myriad forms.
Some possess boundless strength, some wield flames, and others command ice, wind, and countless other forces. Yet Gifted Powers repel one another and are fundamentally incompatible.
According to the concept of martial arts in Sinovera, Gifted Powers are acquired in a single step and exist outside oneself—they are not wholly one’s own. Thus, Gifted Powers are about wielding force, while martial arts are about mastering it.
Therefore.
Some Law‑Realm Gifted quietly discuss among themselves.
“We can only fight alone, but martial Law‑Realm experts can join forces, linking their power into unique battle arrays that amplify and complement each other.”
“Nine Sky‑Soaring True Persons can almost contend with Venerable Saints.”
“At best, they can contend. Once their powers are linked, movement becomes cumbersome and less agile, so it’s only useful for epochal wars. No matter how strong, if you can’t catch up to a Netherfiend giant, what’s the point?”
They discuss the differences between Gifted Powers and martial arts, and sometimes speculate about the future of Gifted Powers.
At present, the situation is gradually becoming clearer.
Power above the peak Law Realm is divided into three tiers: Sky‑Soaring True Person as the third tier, Venerable Saint as the second, and Supreme Saint at the very forefront of the world.
Of course.
This is merely a division within the Law Realm itself, akin to standing atop the world’s most elite circle.
Even if Law‑Realm experts themselves don’t care, they are so powerful that the authorities tread carefully, forbidding ordinary people from casually discussing their relative strengths.
......
Near the Imperial Capital of Sinovera, at Exquisite Heart Sect.
In the courtyard, a biting cold wind blew. Chloe Ling, her features as delicate as a porcelain doll, was tapping away furiously on her phone.
Venerable Thundercrest sat beside her.
"Nice weather," he remarked.
He exhaled leisurely, dispersing the biting cold wind within a kilometer. The entire courtyard seemed to transform into a haven of birdsong and blooming flowers.
His calm face, with sharply sculpted features, revealed a sense of contentment.
"This child." Venerable Thundercrest glanced at Chloe Ling, who was pouting. "She’s probably feeling discouraged this time. Andrew Han truly is excessively strong... I’ll need to find time in the next few days to visit him in person."
Even among Law‑Realm experts, some are closer than others.
He guessed that Andrew Han didn’t know many Law‑Realm experts yet, so it was a good opportunity to use Chloe Ling’s connection to introduce himself.
"Although Andrew Han is considered third‑tier within the Law Realm..."
"...I doubt any Sky‑Soaring True Person can match Andrew Han." Venerable Thundercrest squinted, his gaze full of worldly insight, and after pondering for a moment, looked at Chloe Ling.
When Andrew Han was slaying the Black Dragon, Chloe Ling and other martial prodigies were fighting across the borders, with no time to closely follow the Cloud‑Sea front.
So they all heard about it afterward, feeling even more regret and awe, left speechless.
"Ahem."
Chloe Ling quietly swallowed.
She secretly suggested in the group chat: "I think... maybe we should kick Andrew Han out ╯^╰"
The WeChat group, 'Ten Thousand Armies Are Nothing,' consists entirely of the younger generation of the Martial Arts World.
Besides Andrew Han, the group is led by Li Gang, Chloe Ling, and Jason Jiang. Even as leaders, they are only at the mid-tier Martial Lord Realm, barely able to contend with upper Martial Lord Realm.
Above the upper tier, there are the three titled steps.
Beyond the titled steps are the exalted Law‑Realm existences!
And now, this WeChat group actually has a Law‑Realm member, like a massive mountain—none of the prodigies dare joke around, all replying with utmost formality.
"Kick out who?"
"If you want to kick out Master Han, are you volunteering to be a dragon snack?" Jason Jiang from Sacred Spring Sect replied with a cold laugh; his sect had told him to build a good relationship with Andrew Han.
Li Gang chimed in: "My master used to go on about Andrew Han this, Andrew Han that. Now he’s finally speechless and doesn’t ask me to challenge Andrew anymore. I bet by next year, my master won’t even be able to compare to Andrew."