Within the Interception Sect.
There were countless Outer Sect Disciples, and Lin Chuan was merely one among them.
And the laziest, most adept at slacking off of them all.
It was no wonder Duobao had never heard of Lin Chuan!
"You! Yes, you!"
"Come out!"
Duobao pointed at Lin Chuan and barked.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Thousands upon thousands of eyes all turned in the same direction.
Lin Chuan panicked.
He really didn't want to become an Inner Sect Disciple!
Especially not when Sect Master Tongtian himself had personally chosen him at a time like this.
Wasn't that as good as signing his death warrant?
Being a person was hard. Being a low-key, restrained person was even harder!
At that very moment,
Lin Chuan could feel the gazes of the Myriad Immortals.
Some were envious, some jealous, and some downright hostile.
Especially Zhao Gongming and Sanxiao.
Though he was an Outer Sect Disciple, Zhao Gongming's cultivation was even stronger than that of many Inner Sect Disciples.
He was a ruthless figure who wielded twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls and would one day beat Randeng to a pulp.
Could anything good come from offending him?
[Damn that rotten old man! What did I ever do to you?]
[Are you really trying to get me killed?]
[I don't want to be some damned Inner Sect Disciple. Wouldn't Zhao Gongming be a better choice?]
Lin Chuan sighed, his face full of misery.
Reluctantly, he made his way through the crowd toward Daoist Duobao.
"You little brat! You dare call this seat a rotten old man?"
"Heh heh, you don't want to be an Inner Sect Disciple? Then this seat insists that you become one."
"Boy, you probably don't know that this seat can hear your thoughts."
"Haha, this really is quite amusing!"
Sect Master Tongtian grinned.
His gaze as he looked at Lin Chuan was full of ill intent.
"Master, this man is called Lin Chuan."
"Among the Outer Sect Disciples, he's nothing particularly remarkable."
"Compared with Zhao Gongming, Sanxiao, and the others, he's not especially diligent in his cultivation either."
"Regarding the choice of Inner Sect Disciple, might it be..."
Daoist Duobao furrowed his brow, trying to remind Sect Master Tongtian.
As the Interception Sect's Chief Disciple, there weren't many Outer Sect Disciples he remembered.
But Zhao Gongming and the others had left a deep impression.
For no other reason than that, with their talent and cultivation, Zhao Gongming and Sanxiao were more than qualified to be selected as Inner Sect Disciples.
Yet, for reasons no one could fathom, Sect Master Tongtian hadn't chosen any of those four.
Instead, he'd picked an obscure nobody.
In truth, Duobao wasn't the only one who was confused.
Countless Outer Sect Disciples were astonished.
If Sect Master Tongtian hadn't been present, Zhao Gongming might well have gone straight over to fight Lin Chuan.
He would have used the fight to prove which of them was more worthy of becoming an Inner Sect Disciple.
"Chief Disciple Brother is absolutely right. My cultivation is still shallow, and I'm not yet qualified to become an Inner Sect Disciple!"
"I beg you, Master, to reconsider your decision!"
Lin Chuan's eyes lit up. He quickly echoed Duobao, taking the opportunity to back out.
[Well said! Who wants to be an Inner Sect Disciple anyway?]
[That rotten old man is so long-winded. Hurry up and wrap this up so I can get out of this place before trouble starts!]
Lin Chuan was frantic inside.
At that, Sect Master Tongtian couldn't help frowning.
You little brat, you want to run?!
You call my Interception Sect a place of trouble, and now you want to flee when disaster strikes?
Just who's the traitor here?!
You wretched boy. You don't want to stay? Then this seat won't let you have your way.
"Enough. Say no more."
"When have you ever seen me go back on a decision once I've made it?"
"Your name is Lin Chuan, correct?"
"This seat hereby declares that, from this moment on, you are officially an Inner Sect Disciple."
"From now on, you'll cultivate under Duobao. If you slack off for even half a moment, I'll deal with you myself!"
Sect Master Tongtian swept his hand through the air, decisively silencing everyone.
The Interception Sect disciples fell silent, not daring to breathe.
But not everyone agreed with Sect Master Tongtian.
After all, he'd promised Immortal Chang'er Dingguang the Six Souls Banner earlier.
Then he'd gone and changed his mind!
And after that, he still had the nerve to claim he never went back on his word?
Of course, the disciples didn't dare say any of that aloud.
Otherwise, they might not live to regret it!
"All right, everyone, dismissed."
"Duobao, Lin Chuan, stay behind. There are a few things I'd like to discuss with the two of you."
Sect Master Tongtian spoke with an indifferent expression, dismissing the Myriad Immortals in just a few words.
Before long, the crowd had dispersed completely.
Only Duobao and Lin Chuan remained, standing on either side before Sect Master Tongtian.
However, Sect Master Tongtian's sharp eyes stayed fixed on Lin Chuan.
It seemed he had something else in mind.
[Rotten old man, what are you staring at? Never seen a handsome guy before?]
Lin Chuan grumbled to himself.
You!
Sect Master Tongtian's eyes flew wide open, but he quickly composed himself.
You little brat. You've called this seat a rotten old man three times now.
You've got guts. Just you wait!
"I asked you both to stay because I want to hear your thoughts on the Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods."
"Don't overthink it. Speak freely!"
Sect Master Tongtian suppressed his anger, trying his best to keep his voice calm.
At that, Daoist Duobao glanced at Lin Chuan beside him.
As the Interception Sect's Chief Disciple, it was only natural for Sect Master Tongtian to keep him behind to discuss the Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods.
But Lin Chuan was a nobody from the Outer Sect, an insignificant disciple who didn't even belong among the ranks.
What qualified him to discuss such an important matter with Duobao?
Duobao couldn't make heads or tails of it.
But this had been Sect Master Tongtian's decision, so he couldn't very well say anything.
"Master, in answer to your question..."
"The Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods is ordained by Heaven."
"It involves the disciples of the six Sages and countless beings across the Myriad Realms."
"But the places on the Investiture of the Gods are extremely limited, and only the virtuous may claim them."
Our Interception Sect's disciples can compete for them, but we should maintain a calm state of mind.
Daoist Duobao spoke at length, a confident smile on his lips.
He seemed quite pleased with his own answer.
[Heh!]
[Don't worry, you don't need to compete. The others will be lining up to send you onto the list.]
[What do you mean, "only the virtuous may claim them"? The Chan Sect and Western Sect don't even want to be on it.]
[But when it comes to you, suddenly the Investiture of the Gods is a good thing.]
[Sigh. No wonder the Interception Sect disciples are all idiots, with a fool like this as their eldest disciple.]
Lin Chuan pursed his lips and muttered to himself.
Daoist Duobao had been waiting for Sect Master Tongtian to praise him.
But when he looked up, he saw Sect Master Tongtian staring at Lin Chuan, his expression slightly astonished.
"How does this boy know that the Chan Sect and Western Sect both reject the Investiture of the Gods?"
"Could he really have the ability to foresee the future?!"
Sect Master Tongtian was utterly shocked.
There were things only Sages were allowed to know.
For example, the secret struggles among the six Sages.
Many disciples weren't qualified to learn about them.
And then there was the Investiture of the Gods.
Laozi, Primordial Heavenly Lord, and even the Two Sages of the West had all made it clear they didn't want their disciples placed on the list.
Sect Master Tongtian had never told the Interception Sect disciples any of this.
That was why Daoist Duobao had regarded the Investiture of the Gods as something good.
But how had an Outer Sect Disciple like Lin Chuan learned about such an important matter?
"This boy has great talent. I can't let you slip away."
"If an Inner Sect Disciple won't keep you here, then I'll make you a Personal Disciple!"
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