Could the Sect Leader actually be depressed because of this?
In the past, Empress Feng had always been fearless, bullying the weak but never fearing the strong. Even when facing someone a whole realm stronger than herself, she would still provoke and challenge them.
Although Chu Liang could not fully empathize, he could understand a bit. Thinking about it, if the little disciple he always protected suddenly became stronger than him, he might feel a bit bitter inside too.
Being weaker than one's seniors or peers wasn't a big deal, but being surpassed by one's junior was indeed a matter that could cause one to doubt oneself.
Moreover, what if this junior was the only disciple?
Although Empress Feng didn't say it out loud, she was extremely proud and competitive at heart, so it wouldn't be surprising if she had some feelings about it.
Using Daoist Yan's identity, he couldn't say much either, so he found an excuse to gloss over the topic and returned to his small thatched hut.
