Rui gazed at Kane with a shocked expression.
He understood exactly what Kane was saying.
After his family stopped having such a major presence in his life, Rui had been Kane's greatest drive.
Keeping up with his best friend was one of the most powerful drives and sources of motivation for Kane.
He didn't want to be left behind.
He didn't want to be alone.
And thus, for many, many years and decades, Kane had focused on his Martial Path and Martial Art to focus on his life to keep up with Rui's absurd growth rate. Despite being a prodigy and a genius himself, it took him everything just to keep up.
That was what he was referring to.
It was the end of the road for him.
"It has been fun to play catch-up with you for all these years and decades," Kane's tone was solemn. "It was even fun and refreshing to reach the Sage Realm before you. But…"
He shook his head.
