Let the Rewards Come More Fiercely!

The voice was very soft, yet every word fell clearly into everyone's ears.

!!!!

The Sect of Interception's Numerous Disciples wore expressions of shock, their eyes wide and unblinking as they stared ahead at the place where the attack had disturbed space.

The expression on Zhao Gongming's face froze for a moment, and his body stiffened as well.

"No... impossible!"

"I already used my full strength. You're nothing more than an Unknown Person—how could you possibly withstand it?"

"No! This is absolutely impossible!"

With a bang, Zhao Gongming spun around. His expression was exceptionally grave as he watched the space gradually stabilize and a figure slowly emerge.

His face steadily grew more solemn.

If they had merely heard the voice, then perhaps they truly would never have believed it, no matter what.

But...

Lin Chuan was still floating in the air, lying there just like before. He even opened his eyes languidly, as if bored out of his mind.

He glanced at Zhao Gongming, then closed his eyes again.

That utterly lazy attitude made Zhao Gongming's expression darken like the bottom of a pot.

The Numerous Disciples of the Sect of Interception all sucked in a cold breath.

"Hiss~"

"What?"

"He actually came through completely unscathed! My heavens!"

"Zhao Gongming's attack clearly landed on him, yet it has had no effect at all. Why is that?"

"No! This must be an illusion!"

"I must still be dreaming—otherwise, how could I possibly be seeing this?"

There were countless Outer Sect Disciples in the Sect of Interception. They more or less knew one another, but with such great numbers, not everyone could be widely known.

Lin Chuan had previously been precisely that sort of Unknown Person.

Among the Outer Sect Disciples, there were more Unknown Persons than one could count.

Of course.

There were also some star disciples.

People like Zhao Gongming, for instance. His strength stood out considerably among the Outer Sect Disciples, and he had contributed to the Sect of Interception for several million years.

His dedication could not be questioned.

Talent, loyalty, focus, contributions...

He had it all. By rights, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple should have been more than possible, though Personal Disciple was still quite an exaggeration.

A Personal Disciple was not something one could be judged fit for based on such things alone.

Yet even so, Zhao Gongming was still an Outer Sect Disciple.

While Lin Chuan had become a Personal Disciple!

No matter who it was, they felt deeply unbalanced inside.

When they learned that there would be a match, it caused an enormous uproar among them all. Yet the result before them now left everyone utterly dumbfounded!

For a time, they simply could not accept it!

Zhao Gongming had gone all out, bringing forth both the Sea Calming Divine Pearls and the Golden Whip. It was clear just how seriously he took this match.

As for Lin Chuan...

He was still floating there, lying down.

As though he had already fallen asleep.

A strange look appeared on the faces of the Numerous Disciples. Looking at Zhao Gongming's iron-blue face, they did not know why, but they suddenly felt that the difference between the two was as clear as day.

One was so calm and composed, appearing utterly at ease.

From beginning to end, he had looked as though victory was already in his grasp, as though he did not care in the slightest.

The other had not only treated this with utmost seriousness, but had also displayed every trick up his sleeve.

Yet...

The final result was already laid bare before everyone.

The difference between them was immediately apparent!

As the crowd gradually recovered from their shock, an extremely strange thought slowly began to take shape in their minds.

"Why... do I feel like Lin Chuan has already won?"

Someone said slowly, sounding exceedingly cautious as he spoke. Yet he did not need to explain; everyone understood why.

Lin Chuan truly was an Unknown Person.

But why couldn't he keep a low profile?

With such calm composure, perhaps he really did possess extraordinary abilities.

For a moment, they seemed able to accept it a little. Then, remembering that this was an appointment made by Master, they felt that it was only to be expected of Master.

Worthy of a Heavenly Dao Sage indeed!

Since Master had made such a decision, he naturally had his own considerations.

There could be no mistake!

Without realizing it, everyone's mindset underwent the slightest change.

No one knew how this change had come about.

Yet Zhao Gongming remained unaware of it. He only thought that perhaps he had been careless; otherwise, how could an Unknown Person possibly withstand his relentless barrage?

Impossible!

"Are you cheating?" Zhao Gongming narrowed his eyes slightly and sized Lin Chuan up from head to toe.

Lin Chuan could not even be bothered to glance at him, much less explain himself.

[Ding! While conversing with Zhao Gongming, the host slacked off!]

[Reward: Spirit Fruit*10!]

The sudden system notification nearly made Lin Chuan lose his composure.

That worked too?

That worked?

Damn!

It was simply inhumanly generous!

Handing out rewards at the drop of a hat—it really was...

It really was...

It really was far too delightful!

Lin Chuan only wanted to shout, let the rewards come even more fiercely!

Though Spirit Fruit was not particularly precious, it could at least be considered better than nothing.

When Zhao Gongming saw Lin Chuan ignore him from beginning to end, rage immediately surged within him.

Without another word, the Sea Calming Divine Pearls he had just put away appeared once more, and he did not waste any more breath.

The Golden Whip swept through the air, leaving countless afterimages in its wake.

The Numerous Disciples of the Sect of Interception were dumbfounded.

They had never expected Zhao Gongming to act with such urgency, much less launch such a violent attack at this moment.

It was utterly unexpected!

One after another, their mouths fell open.

Of course, Zhao Gongming's behavior looked more like furious embarrassment, but the contest had not ended. No one could casually intervene, and even Duobao had no intention of stopping it.

Yet a trace of complexity flashed through his eyes.

He had to admit that Lin Chuan had indeed brought a slight surprise.

He was originally just an Unknown Person, facing an Outer Sect Disciple like Zhao Gongming, renowned far and wide and quite influential even among the Outer Sect Disciples.

He should have been subdued with ease.

What was more...

Duobao truly could not see what was exceptional about Lin Chuan.

Of course, since it was Sect Master Tongtian's decision, he had not the slightest intention of objecting.

Yet his heart was exceedingly conflicted at this moment.

If he had not paid much attention at first, he might have developed a slight misconception. But now that he had focused, he discovered that Zhao Gongming's efforts seemed utterly futile.

Though the attacks looked fierce, they were like pointless labor.

Lin Chuan wore an utterly bored expression, even lying directly in midair. That drowsy, half-asleep look was simply incomprehensible.

Yet when the attacks descended, a faint glimmer flickered, blocking every single attack.

Thus, not a hair on him was harmed.

The Numerous Disciples were too weak to see clearly, but Duobao saw it all perfectly.

Yet Zhao Gongming remained oblivious, doing nothing but attacking madly.

"Ah..."

"I never thought that even I would misjudge someone."

"Worthy of Master's decision indeed!"