(Leo's POV, the real world, Arc Ship)
"And what happens when someone surpasses even that? What does it mean to be a Transcendent?" Leo asked, his curiosity piquing as he couldn't even begin to fathom the kind of power a Transcendent-level warrior would wield.
Currently, as a Master warrior, the path to becoming a Grandmaster already felt arduous.
Despite his considerable talents, his progress indicated he'd need at least two more years to reach that stage.
And hence, the idea of transcending even beyond Grandmaster seemed almost mythical, a distant, unattainable horizon.
"Transcendent warriors," Kid began, his usual confidence giving way to reverence, "are on an entirely different playing field."