After hearing Small Tree's explanation, Long Kongkong's daydreams were completely shattered. For him who was only at the 4th Rank, reaching the 6th Rank seemed like a distant prospect. Nevertheless, he gained some new insights about himself.
Previously, during the practical examination and while facing the wraith legion, they more often contended with external enemies. Nothing had been as shocking as his cousin's forbidden spell. He had always considered himself, perhaps even the entire Spirit Furnace Academy, to be the weakest. But after the first two rounds of the demon hunting team selection, he began to realize that owning three spirit furnaces, especially after acquiring the Divine Prayers Small Tree Spirit Furnace, he had substantially improved. Although his cultivation level was still insufficient, with the aid of Small Tree, he should be no weaker than any 5th Rank knight. Of course, this all depended on his opponents not being aware of his hidden strength.
