Lin Chuan's Standing in Sect Master Tongtian's Heart!

Duobao Tathagata shuddered all over. Though he had anticipated it a little, he never imagined that every Disciple who had voiced criticism would be suppressed.

And they had to face the wall and reflect on their mistakes!

Good heavens!

Duobao was stunned!

And Lin Chuan...

had not been punished?

One had to know that bringing someone into the Jade Purity Palace without permission was a monstrous crime. Moreover, the Jade Purity Palace was Sect Master Tongtian's private chambers.

Entering without permission was itself a crime.

Even Duobao Tathagata would not dare bring people in privately. Without a proper reason, he too might be punished.

He did occasionally bring people in without permission, but most of the time it was for matters of great importance, and afterward he would explain everything to Sect Master Tongtian.

Thus, when he heard Sect Master Tongtian's decision regarding this matter, Duobao Tathagata froze on the spot.

His heart was filled with shock.

"This..."

"Isn't this far too hasty? If the others learn that Lin Chuan received no punishment at all, won't everything explode?"

Duobao sensed trouble.

If such a punishment were handed down, it would definitely stir up unimaginable turmoil.

He truly did not dare imagine it.

At the same time, he vaguely but clearly understood that Lin Chuan held an unparalleled place in Master's heart.

It was a position that ordinary people simply had no way of shaking.

Though he did not know why, the shock was unavoidable.

After coming back to his senses, he immediately revealed a sincere expression and said, "Master, this Disciple believes such a judgment is improper."

"It is not that I question Master. But if the matter is truly handled this way, it may provoke the dissatisfaction of many."

"They may not say anything, but there will inevitably be a knot in their hearts."

"This will have a certain impact on the unity of the Sect of Interception. We absolutely cannot do this!"

Hearing this, Sect Master Tongtian did not grow angry, for it was reasonable in itself, and Duobao was also doing this for unity and harmony.

Thus, Sect Master Tongtian considered it for a moment.

He felt that it did make some sense.

Especially when he suddenly recalled that Lin Chuan had always wanted to leave the Sect of Interception, Sect Master Tongtian immediately felt a hint of desire to punish him.

If he did not punish him, wouldn't the brat turn the heavens upside down?

On top of that, he had previously been trying to Make Small Moves. Sect Master Tongtian felt that this was indeed an excellent opportunity.

And the reason was quite fitting as well.

"You brat want to leave this place of right and wrong? Then I simply won't let you leave. Again and again, you keep trying to Make Small Moves like this."

"Not cultivate?"

"Then I'll find you a job where you don't need to cultivate!"

Sect Master Tongtian decided that this was how it had to be. Otherwise, the boy would truly become lawless.

Thus, Sect Master Tongtian said, "In that case, he shall be treated equally."

"Since the other Disciples have all been punished, he absolutely cannot escape punishment either."

"Excellent, excellent!" Duobao was overjoyed. After all, if the matter truly spiraled further and further out of control, it would not be so easy for him to suppress it.

Thus, he was instantly delighted to hear Master's decision.

But then, his entire face fell.

"In that case, have him guard the main gate."

"If he slackens in the slightest, let us see how I deal with him."

Once Sect Master Tongtian's decision was announced, Duobao Tathagata was utterly dumbfounded.

Th-This... was the punishment?

Moreover, all those other disciples who had voiced objections had already been sent to face the wall and reflect on their mistakes, yet this Personal Disciple was being assigned to guard the gate.

Wasn't that somewhat inappropriate?

Although such a punishment was not particularly severe and merely involved some trivial task, it was a tremendous blow to one's dignity!

No matter who was sent, it should not have fallen to a Personal Disciple!

Even facing the wall in reflection would have been far better than guarding the gate!

But...

Duobao Tathagata wanted to speak several times, but when he saw Master's stern expression, he immediately gave up.

For he knew perfectly well that once Master had made up his mind, there would absolutely be no room for leniency, nor would he hesitate in the slightest.

This matter was already set in stone.

This gave him quite a headache. He had never imagined that Master would impose such a punishment.

Would Junior Brother fly into a rage when the time came?

He was a Personal Disciple, after all. This punishment was practically a humiliation.

And it might even cause the other disciples to look down on him.

Yet since Master had punished him this way, there had to be a reason for it. Duobao Tathagata understood that clearly in his heart as well.

Perhaps this was also Master's way of being bitterly disappointed that iron had failed to become steel. Otherwise, how could he have chosen such a punishment?

"Alas~"

"If Junior Brother hadn't caused such a fuss, Master would never have punished him like this."

"It seems Junior Brother still holds no small place in Master's heart. An ordinary person could never make Master worry so much."

"I only hope Junior Brother can recognize his mistakes and reform."

"Don't stray onto the wrong path!"

Duobao Tathagata entered the Rear Hall of Jade Purity Palace, preparing to find Lin Chuan. At a time like this, he had to convey the punishment.

Of course.

He needed to find this Junior Brother of his first, and properly calm him down. Otherwise, once he heard that he had been assigned to guard the gate—

If he reacted too intensely when the time came—

Would he do something extreme?

Everyone had their pride, let alone a Personal Disciple!

If things went wrong, the problem would be enormous. Duobao Tathagata felt that he needed to offer some proper counsel. After all, he was the chief disciple.

No matter what, he could not allow discord to arise within the Sect of Interception.

Thus, he pondered how to handle it in his mind, unable to permit even the slightest carelessness or mishap.

He had to devote two hundred percent of his brainpower to thinking it through.

Yet afterward, he became equally troubled. He walked while thinking, though his pace gradually slowed.

Lin Chuan had no idea that such a punishment had already been imposed on him. At this moment, he was still sleeping exceptionally soundly, utterly unaware that people outside were criticizing him.

Even if he knew, he would not care.

Instead, he would want to cheer from the sidelines, urging all resistance and opposition to come even fiercer!

If that happened, Sect Master Tongtian, that old man, would surely be left with no choice—wouldn't that mean he could expel him?

Just thinking about it was incredibly thrilling!

It was simply that he did not know. If he had known clearly, he would definitely have acted very differently.

Now, he suddenly felt a tremor. Then he slowly opened his eyes and looked at Zhao Gongming, who had undergone some slight changes.

A trace of indescribable meaning flashed through his eyes!