So this is how Grandmaster Level battles are fought. It isn't a head-on clash of brute force, but a game played on the level of Rules.
Whoever has a deeper understanding of Rules and applies them more ingeniously will gain the upper hand.
The Flame Venerable truly lived up to his reputation as a veteran Grandmaster. His understanding of Flames had reached a point where he could manipulate them at will. Every strike and every variation was executed with absolute perfection, down to the finest detail.
Xu Wuyi pondered as he walked, unwittingly returning to the small building. Pushing the door open, he found the room exactly as he had left it. Fruits and tea snacks were laid out on the living room table. Sunlight spilled through the windows, casting a warm patch of light onto the floor.
He sat on the sofa, poured himself a glass of water, and took slow sips, his mind still dwelling on what he had gained over the past few days.
