"Then why do people say that Lord Dugu Lingtian is someone who will surpass the founding ancestor?"
"If no one even knows who the founding ancestor is, how can anyone make such a comparison?"
Chu Feng asked.
"Many of the records across the various training grounds were set by the founding ancestor."
"Before Lord Dugu Lingtian appeared, those records were unbreakable — not even the Sect Masters across successive generations could surpass them."
"But once Lord Dugu Lingtian came along, he shattered every single one of those records."
"That is precisely why some people believe that Lord Dugu Lingtian is capable of surpassing the founding ancestor."
"Lord Dugu Lingtian's talent is truly beyond what ordinary people possess. Had he been able to grow without hindrance, his potential would have been limitless. Even if he couldn't stand shoulder to shoulder with the founding ancestor, he would have undoubtedly been the pride of our Wolong Martial Sect."
"It's just a shame that the heavens are jealous of the talented." At those words, Bi Jingjing let out a sigh.
"Junior Sister Bi, why are you wasting your breath on this kind of trash?"
"He… doesn't deserve to know anything about Lord Dugu Lingtian."
Suddenly, another voice drifted from behind them. Looking back, they saw yet another group of South Sparrow Academy disciples arriving.
But this batch of South Sparrow disciples was clearly stronger than the group that had come with Bi Jingjing.
Among them, the one at the forefront radiated the aura of a Sixth Stage Sovereign.
"Senior Brother Xia."
Upon seeing this South Sparrow disciple, not only the South Sparrow disciples bowed in greeting.
Even Song Xi and the other Beixuan Academy disciples offered a bow as well.
It was evident that this man held considerable status and standing.
"Chu Feng, let me introduce you. This is Senior Brother Xia Ran from our South Sparrow Academy."
Seeing the man approach, Bi Jingjing quickly made the introduction for Chu Feng.
Ever since Chu Feng had displayed his god-tier talent, Bi Jingjing's attitude toward him had undergone a dramatic shift.
In fact, up to this point, aside from Tu Yuanyuan, Bi Jingjing was arguably the most friendly disciple in the entire Wolong Martial Sect toward Chu Feng.
Out of respect for Bi Jingjing, Chu Feng had initially intended to offer the man a fist salute.
But upon seeing the arrogant, dismissive sneer on the man's face, Chu Feng made no gesture whatsoever.
"So you're the Chu Feng who used underhanded tricks to produce some fake god-tier talent?"
Sure enough, the very first thing Xia Ran said was laced with mockery.
"Senior Brother Xia, is it?"
"What makes you so certain that the talent I awakened is false? Do you have any proof?"
Chu Feng asked.
"Do I even need to say it? God-tier talent — only Lord Dugu Lingtian has ever possessed it. And you… are nowhere near worthy. You don't deserve to have it."
Xia Ran pointed at Chu Feng as he spoke.
"Senior Brother Xia…"
Seeing the conversation heading in a bad direction, Bi Jingjing chimed in, likely intending to mediate.
But before she could even finish her first sentence, Xia Ran cut her off: "Junior Sister Bi, have you lost your mind?"
"That day, you lost to this despicable lowlife, and yet here you are defending him? Don't tell me you actually believe he managed to awaken god-tier talent?"
Xia Ran pressed.
"I…"
Bi Jingjing held a special standing, but she seemed somewhat wary of this Xia Ran.
"You don't need to say anything. I'll ask them myself."
Xia Ran shifted his gaze toward Song Xi and the other Beixuan Academy disciples.
"I'm asking you all — do you think that Chu Feng's god-tier talent is real, or fake?"
Xia Ran's voice turned cold and sharp.
Song Xi and the others remained silent.
"I'm talking to you! Are you deaf?!"
Xia Ran suddenly roared.