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Liang Zhongkang's expression involuntarily shifted as a hint of shock appeared in his eyes:
"Early stage of Foundation Establishment? Patriarch? How is that possible? How come I've never heard you mention it before, Master?"
"It was to spare you and the other mediocrities the knowledge, so as not to discourage you and halt your progress."
The elderly man shook his head and sighed.
It seemed as if he were lamenting the decline with each generation.
Yet in Liang Zhongkang's mind, the image of that patriarch emerged involuntarily, and he suddenly felt uneasy.
The patriarch, holding the position of Hall Master of Tianyuan Hall, although female, was imposing and dignified.
Even Liang Zhongkang, who was normally fearless and unflappable, felt quite intimidated in her presence.
The thought that she had grasped the first method during the early stage of her Foundation Establishment suddenly seemed perfectly fitting to him.