Ye Xuan had fought with Lyu Bu before, but at that time, Lyu Bu suppressed his realm, yet lost to Ye Xuan. Therefore, Ye Xuan didn't have a strong concept of Lyu Bu's strength. However, after listening to Ye Tianlong's explanation, he finally understood how powerful Lyu Bu was, enough to rival strong individuals of the Pope's caliber.
How strong is the Pope? A single palm strike injured Ye Tianlong, who was in the late Unification Realm, which says it all. Lyu Bu, wielding the Heavenly Halberd, could battle the Pope, making him definitely one of the top powerhouses of this world.
