When the shadow saw how terrifying Xu Qing was, it trembled. Patriarch Golden Vajra Warrior in the skewer was trembling even more.

“Incredible,” the patriarch said to the shadow. “If you live long enough, you’ll see everything! The Fiendish Xu is definitely the real deal. This is how novels are supposed to be written. With exceptional talent like this, he’s got to be the true main character. As for that Master Shengyun... he might also be. But probably from another novel. Of the two novels, which MC will be stronger?”

“... scared, scared, scared...” the shadow replied frantically.

In rare form, the patriarch didn’t respond sarcastically. In his opinion, the Fiendish Xu had only been making consistent progress and becoming more terrifying since taking the patriarch in. Hunh. Does that mean that I have the ability to propel people to greatness? I mean, it was after he became my lord and master that he really started his rise to prominence.

As the shadow and patriarch were marveling, they heard Xu Qing pondering his situation. 

“I’m still too weak.” His eyes narrowed to slits, cutting off the...