"I don't know what stage I am at currently." Jacob said, "It has been a while since I was injured last time. I can't reach the maximum power I had in the past, but at the same time I feel that I am much stronger than before."
"I can't explain it either, but I think that the current Howran Qi got mixed with something else," Jacob said.
"Anyway, it's a good news to hear." Irene smiled and said, "Are you stronger than Wagner now?"
"I'm afraid I'm not as good as him." Jacob said, "My progress is too rapid, and the real martial arts requires decades to be cultivated or even centuries. Wagner worked diligently on his martial arts. He didn't take any shortcuts."
"Although it would take a longer time for him, but once he reaches the final stage, he will be a horrifying existence. He is halfway into the Black Level. If he had more time on his hands, no one in this world would be able to compete with him when he reaches the Black Level."