Returned to Nameless Valley, Wang Chen reviewed the battle of the Golden Cores with Lu Hongye in the Underwater Cave Abode.
Undoubtedly, he was at an absolute disadvantage in this duel, utterly unable to withstand Lu Hongye's high-order Golden Core cultivation level face-to-face. The disparity in their strength was immense.
This made Wang Chen acutely aware that, despite having a first grade Golden Core, he still couldn't bridge the gap in their realms.
Lu Hongye was not only extremely strong in his cultivation but also very experienced in combat, with decisive and crafty moves.
If Wang Chen had not, at a critical moment, used a life-saving magical treasure to severely injure his opponent, he might very well have become a prisoner.
However, Wang Chen had only that one such treasure, and after using it, it was gone.
In fact, had his cultivation been just two or three levels higher, unleashing stronger power from that treasure, finishing off Lu Hongye wouldn't be a problem.