"Once?"
Chu Ge quickly noticed the issue in Zhao Wuji's words.
"Indeed." Zhao Wuji nodded, a trace of regret showing on his face: "They say that Elder Shi was once an Innate Grandmaster, but was nearly killed by someone. On the brink of death he was saved by the Sect Leader of the Vajra Sect and since then has served as a priest in the sect. Even though his life was saved, his realm fell from Innate, and now he can only be considered as Half-step Innate. Moreover, there is no hope for him to enter the Innate realm again in this lifetime."
"Half-step Innate, cut off from advancement?" Chu Ge murmured in agreement: "Indeed, that is truly regrettable."
"Uh... is that what you wanted to say?" Zhao Wuji was stunned, seemingly a bit anxious: "Although Elder Shi is now Half-step Innate, he once spent some time in the realm of a Grandmaster. He probably could be considered invincible below Grandmasters. How will you deal with the duel a month from now?"