"Although sharp, it still needs honing," Chen Daoling pondered before offering an eight-character appraisal.
"The Sword Leader's insight remains as high as ever," the Fifth Prince said with a light laugh. "His Majesty seems to be quite fond of this Young Master Zhou, giving him such high praise."
"His Majesty's heart is big enough to embrace the Four Seas," Chen Daoling explained.
"That's true. But looking at Young Master Zhou, he's now greatly favored, and I'm afraid his prospects are boundless... My younger brother truly has an extraordinary fate," the Fifth Prince said.
The Fifth Prince's tone became much more subdued.
"Your Highness jests. Boundless prospects, I think not. The Coagulate Seal is an obstacle he cannot cross; should he die, his path destroyed, all will turn to dust... As for the Thirteenth Highness…" Chen Daoling remarked.