As the sect leaders watched Walter's transformation, they frowned. They knew they were about to face a formidable enemy.

In the past, they could defeat him easily. But now, Walter had broken through another realm and turned into a true grandmaster.

The difference in skills between both sides widened. Even though they were only half a step away from becoming a grandmaster, that step was like a rift that was impossible to cross.

Once they crossed over, they would soar to greater heights. If they failed, they would fall behind forever.

"Guys, what should we do now?"

Skycrane's leader glanced at those beside him. He wouldn't have provoked Walter if he had known he was a grandmaster.

Now, they were trapped in a difficult situation. They couldn't defeat him in a fight, and they couldn't escape either.

"Should we try and fight him? He achieved a breakthrough temporarily through a tablet. If we work together, we might stand a chance."

"Are you joking? He's a grandmaster now. Non