Xue Meng's expression saw no change while being complimented by the Hall's First Protector. Tian Zheng, the young master of the Ancient Tian Clan which ruled numerous Empires and Kingdoms, that Lorded over several 'Farm Planets', held as much value as a stray dog in front of Xue Meng.
Because only the strong had any right to stand in front of him. The strong deserved respect and his friendship, while the weak could only be trampled beneath his feet on the bloody path he had chosen for himself.
Such was his Dao, such was his way of the blade.
"For my saber is blind, it will cut down all those who are weaker than me. I am destined to stand at the top, unrivaled and unsurpassed."
That is what he often told those rare few that were capable enough to befriend him.