Ji Zhibai watched Fang Yun's back, feeling a chill in his heart. Geniuses are not scary; there have been countless geniuses throughout history, but only a few achieve great success. What is terrifying is a genius like Fang Yun, who not only studies diligently day and night but also learns from others' strengths to make up for his weaknesses and is adept at correcting his own flaws.

On the path of the Saints, such qualities can take one much further than mere talent.

Ji Zhibai wasn't the only one who noticed Fang Yun's transformation. In the back of the group, a shadow crossed Lei Li's eyes, darker than the leaden clouds over the Ancient City Wasteland.

Besides them, several middle-aged Imperial Scholars wore expressions of satisfaction.