The commotion at the Cultivation Method Pavilion had drawn the attention of the surrounding experts from the moment successive surges of breakthrough energy erupted from Lin Lan.
Outside the Main Hall, the elders who had just adjourned gathered privately once again, whispering among themselves, quite curious and perhaps each harboring their own schemes.
"He really broke through?"
"He's already reached Organ Refinement."
"But... didn't he only awaken today? He hasn't even started cultivating yet, has he? How did he suddenly break through to... Organ Refinement?! Skipping right over Martial Arts Apprentice and the Bone Tempering Realm-that talent is a little too inconceivable, isn't it?"
"He has innate twin souls, after all. An opportunity like this was practically guaranteed."
"Organ Refinement in two steps. How many days do you think this child will need to reach Mystic Profundity?"
"Mystic Profundity requires enormous cultivation resources... it's hard to say."
"What's so hard to say? With talent like his, Lin Lan will definitely attain higher cultivation within the Viscera Refining Realm in fifteen days..."
"The tournament is in fifteen days. Lin Lan could very well make the top three."
"Of the thirty-one Token Holders, besides Gu Tongtian, Night Shadow, Wang Zhong, and Zhao Fenglei are all very strong... this year's Token Holder tournament should be interesting."
"Speaking of which, how are Gu Tongtian's injuries?"
At those words, everyone's expression turned odd.
An elder shook his head. "That boy lacks the proper temperament. He provoked someone and ended up with twenty-seven broken bones. Although he's been treated, he still hasn't woken up. Apparently, the fright affected his divine soul."
"Affected his divine soul?" The elders exchanged uncertain looks. "Lin Lan seems quite quiet and reserved. Would he really be that ruthless? Could Gu Tongtian be playing the victim to win sympathy?"
"Surely not."