Although it sounded like paranoid nonsense, a part of what Su Zhou said was actually the absolute truth.
Before the Spiritual Energy Revival, the Awakened Level was the highest tier of Extraordinary combat power in this era. Even the leader of a global organization like the Holy Snake Spirit Prayer Association, or the Saints of the Righteous Country, were nothing more than this level.
The combat power of this level was simple to describe: taking a direct hit from an RPG without any preparation or armor would leave you either dead or in excruciating pain. Many mid-level members were likely only at the Spirit Awakening Level, unable to reach Awakening because the Spiritual Qi concentration wasn't high enough.
