Chen Yang's eyes were sharp as lightning, quickly assessing the situation in his mind.

Li Baode might have reached the fifth level of Qi refining, but it was rumored that his cultivation was entirely built on elixir pills, and his actual combat strength was even inferior to some solid fourth-level Qi refining disciples.

It was said that a few days ago, he had a conflict with a fourth-level outer disciple and almost lost. In the end, it was his uncle, who served as a steward in the outer sect, who stepped in to resolve the matter.

In contrast, although Chen Yang also appeared to be at the fifth level of Qi refining, his cultivation was honed through life-and-death battles with demonic beasts in the Rear Mountain.