"That's why I said Yan Xie has the potential to become an emperor," the Flame Clan Ancestor said, quite pleased with himself.
Hearing this, Dugu Xingfeng fell silent. He had witnessed Yan Xie's strength; that level of talent was indeed terrifying.
However, he hadn't expected Yan Xie's potential to be this formidable. Thinking back on what Yan Xie had previously said to Chu Feng, it seemed it wasn't just empty boasting—he truly had that confidence.
Perhaps someday, even in the near future, he could really use his Heavenly Bestowed Divine Power to elevate his cultivation by two whole levels. At that point, he would truly be on par with Chu Feng. Even if Chu Feng caught up to his cultivation, he likely wouldn't be able to defeat him.
"Chu Feng is also a rare talent. Especially the power of his Thunder—it is incredibly strong. Whether it's Heavenly Bestowed Divine Power, an inherited bloodline, or a forbidden Mystic Art, it's undeniable that he is a person of tremendous potential. Otherwise, he couldn't utilize it to such a degree."
"Therefore, Chu Feng's test results will most likely not be lower than Yan Xie's—they may even surpass his. It's very probable he'll step onto the seventeenth step," the Flame Clan Ancestor said.
"Ancestor, if someone were to reach the eighteenth step, what level of potential would that be?" Dugu Xingfeng asked.
"The eighteenth step? Heh... No one has even reached the seventeenth step yet, so don't even think about the eighteenth," the Flame Clan Ancestor chuckled. His implication was that reaching the eighteenth step was almost impossible.
Although the Flame Clan Ancestor hadn't fought the eighteenth Fierce Beast, he had seen how terrifying it was.
It was simply an undefeated existence. No matter how great one's potential, it would be impossible to defeat that beast. That Fierce Beast's strength had already surpassed the Martial Emperor realm—it was a completely new tier, an unbeatable level.
*Whoosh—* Just then, the barrier gate began to ripple, and a figure emerged from within. It was Chu Feng.
"Chu Feng, how was it? How many steps?" Dugu Xingfeng immediately stepped forward to ask upon seeing him come out.
"What steps?" Chu Feng was slightly taken aback, his complexion not very good, his mind clearly burdened.
"What's wrong? Not ideal?" Seeing Chu Feng's grim face, Dugu Xingfeng asked with concern.
"Senior, I'm sorry. I may have disappointed you. I messed this matter up," Chu Feng said apologetically, shaking his head. He then walked up to the Flame Clan Ancestor and bowed deeply. "Ancestor, I apologize. Your junior made a mistake and is willing to accept any punishment you see fit."
"A mistake?" Hearing this, the Flame Clan Ancestor was also stunned. He couldn't help but look towards Dugu Xingfeng, who wore a similarly bewildered expression.
Even if Chu Feng's result wasn't good, what did that have to do with making a mistake? It was just a test—how could he have made a mistake?
"Chu Feng, wait for me a moment." The Flame Clan Ancestor spoke as he gracefully rose and drifted into the barrier space.
Seeing this, Dugu Xingfeng followed closely behind him, stepping inside.
"Heavens, this..." However, when the Flame Clan Ancestor entered the barrier space and saw the shattered ancient Test Stone, he froze as if turned to stone, his aged face instantly filled with shock.
"This..." Following the Flame Clan Ancestor's gaze, Dugu Xingfeng also quickly spotted the ancient Test Stone. Seeing the shattered rock, he finally understood why Chu Feng claimed he had caused a disaster.
"Ancestor, truly my apologies. I think Chu Feng misunderstood your meaning and accidentally destroyed this ancient Test Stone."