At this point, the martial artists at the foot of the mountain were also wide-eyed with astonishment.
They hadn't expected that Connor's first move would have such an effect.
Waverly, watching Connor from below, revealed a surprised expression. She excitedly said, "So, Mr. Connor has been hiding his true strength all along!"
"Hiding his strength?" Chieko was confused.
"Yes, you can tell from his first punch. Mr. Connor isn't merely a Yellow Rank warrior. A Yellow Rank warrior wouldn't possess such power. No wonder he was willing to forgo the Chi Receiving Pill. It turns out he was hiding his strength!" Waverly explained.
While the Chi Receiving Pill were potent, they had limitations. Their effectiveness diminished as one's strength increased. Once consumed by a warrior at the Black-rank or above, the pills would have no effect. So, Connor's reliance on the pills had decreased significantly.
