However, before proceeding, the two needed a good rest. After several months of frenzied killing, both had become somewhat numb. Yet all this was worthwhile. In Xi Zhao's words, the increase in strength over the past few months exceeded his years of effort. It was three years ago that Xi Zhao arrived in the Netherworld Realm. At that time, he was a One Pattern Samurai, living a life of concealment and caution for three years to finally advance to the Three Patterns realm. But after meeting Sun Wukong, he ascended three patterns in just a few months, reaching the current Six Patterns Martial Saint.
And now, he was about to challenge a Seven Patterns Supreme! Seven Patterns, that was the level of the top warriors of this world.
Just as Sun Wukong was also marveling at how easily one's strength could be enhanced in this world, Xi Zhao suddenly said to Sun Wukong with a serious face, "Monkey, we have become known companions now, so there is something I must tell you."