Chapter 839

Zane's jaw nearly hit the floor as he stared in utter disbelief. The gap between a grandmaster and a profound grandmaster was immense. Ten grandmasters together might not even rival one profound grandmaster. Breaking through to become a profound grandmaster typically required at least five or six years of relentless effort. But Steven had done it in mere days! Yvonne was stunned beyond words. "His speed is monstrous!" Even Troy, who had seen countless geniuses in his time, couldn't mask his astonishment. Suddenly, a realization hit him. "Now I understand. No wonder he claimed he could kill a second-grade profound grandmaster." It all made sense now. Steven must have already devised a way to advance to the Dark Realm. His immense energy and numerous techniques clearly allowed him to challenge someone at a higher grade. Steven's confidence wasn't baseless bravado—it was earned. But even as a first-grade profound grandmaster, he was unable to match Jared's overwhelming power. "He