Silas's face was also filled with shock.
It took him a long while to recover from his daze. Only then did he suck in a sharp breath of cold air.
"Faustus's talent is truly terrifying."
"Mentor, this student will remember your warning."
Silas's expression turned solemn, and a deep sense of vigilance gleamed in his eyes.
"Good."
The Oracle-grade nodded in satisfaction, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his lips.
"There is no need for you to worry excessively. You are both Nine-Star powerhouses. You may not necessarily be inferior to him. I am merely telling you that caution comes first!"
"Your foundation is far deeper than his. As long as you do not underestimate your opponent, you should be able to defeat him."
"This student understands. Even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit!"
Silas replied respectfully.
…
A new day dawned, and the first rays of morning light had just spread across the peaks of the surrounding mountains.
