"This is the purifying lotus flame I've cultivated," Hua Yanli announced, looking at Qin Huai with a smug smile.
"That's indeed remarkable," Qin Huai acknowledged, giving a genuine nod.
Regardless of their origins, these prodigies who could harness the king's force were not to be taken lightly. Hua Yanli, whose combat power was once considered average among the nine kings, might now give competitors like Gou Jie and Xu Tong a run for their money with his new technique.
"We've been working hard over the past few months," said Xiang Ming Feng as he joined them. His long hair now had a slightly golden hue, and his eyes flashed with a strange, piercing light even without using his king's force.
"It looks like Brother Xiang has also made progress," Qin Huai remarked.
"These folks are all exceptional. They defeat a few opponents and suddenly their combat abilities skyrocket." She Wanshan sighed, looking rather downcast.
