Lu Ping'an took a step forward, by chance and by necessity.
His past life experiences, beliefs, and skills had determined the choices he would ultimately make.
And at this moment, besides Chris, not even he himself knew precisely what that step meant...
"...You've surpassed me. No, you've set out on a path unlike mine."
Praise, or rather a statement of fact, was something Chris ultimately held back from saying.
This was a unique profession, but unlike the previous paths that followed a set course, this time, Lu Ping'an, with his past life experiences and accumulated knowledge, had carved out a new path from nothing.
It meant that he now had his own "personal truth," implying that he could step into the Rule-level at any time, and more importantly, even after reaching the Rule-level, he could continue on his own path.
"...This ability is quite interesting; collect more 'gifts.'"
