Lin Chuan's fleeting emotion was immediately noticed. After all, who were the people present?
Interception Sect disciples.
They weren't weak, and they were standing very close.
Lin Chuan had never bothered to hide his emotions, either.
"What..."
"Senior Brother, are you dissatisfied with us?"
One of the disciples spoke. He looked rather shifty-eyed.
The few of them had gathered together, looking as though they were all in cahoots.
What's more...
In their eyes, with so many people watching, Lin Chuan wouldn't dare attack them lightly.
So what if he was a Personal Disciple?
Without a valid reason, attacking someone was an act of harming a fellow disciple—a serious offense in itself.
Besides, they were practically hoping Lin Chuan would attack them.
Then they'd have a reason to file a complaint!
The few disciples were even taunting him a little, since so many people were watching.
It was simply too conspicuous.
A Personal Disciple guarding the gate?
Just thinking about it was thrilling.
Everyone wanted to get a good look. No one had expected such a humiliating punishment to befall a Personal Disciple.
It gave many people the wrong impression.
Especially Immortal Chang'er Dingguang and the others.
"Heh."
"No matter how many tricks you have, hasn't Master started to dislike you now?"
"If you dare attack anyone on your own at a time like this, you'll definitely be punished. Even as a Personal Disciple, you'll be in serious trouble for harming your fellow disciples."
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang hadn't shown himself.
But even without appearing, he could still control the whole situation.
All it took was paying a small reward, then fooling a few Outer Sect Disciples who wanted to enter the Inner Sect. With a reasonable pretext, he could easily get them on board.
And with guarantees from the three...
He could persuade them without difficulty.
Of course, they had to already feel some resentment and jealousy toward Lin Chuan. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so easy to win them over.
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang was like a puppet master working behind the scenes. He didn't need to show his face. Just thinking of how he could have gotten the Six Souls Banner, only for it to disappear without a trace, filled him with resentment.
What's more, Lin Chuan had become a Personal Disciple at the very same time. With everything that had happened since, the contrast only made things worse.
He had grown deeply jealous of Lin Chuan, who had suddenly become a Personal Disciple!
Why?
Why was there such a huge difference between them?
He was bitter.
And if Lin Chuan acted out because of this, Immortal Chang'er Dingguang could make sure he fell from his lofty position for good.
The higher someone was lifted, the harder they fell.
A Personal Disciple?
Without the strength to back it up, that title was nothing but a death warrant.
Lin Chuan looked at the few Outer Sect Disciples before him, narrowing his eyes slightly. He hadn't wanted a confrontation at first, but now he suddenly realized...
These Outer Sect Disciples were clearly looking for trouble.
They were picking a fight with him!
Of course, he couldn't afford to be accused of harming his fellow disciples.
Yes!
He did want to be expelled and leave this place of trouble, but not under such a false and dishonorable accusation.
He couldn't accept that.
But...
He was still a Personal Disciple, someone who stood above Outer Sect Disciples, with the authority to have the final say.
And now someone was picking a fight with him?
Had they grown tired of living?
Without another word, Lin Chuan waved his hand. A powerful force struck the few disciples directly.
The Outer Sect Disciples froze on the spot.
The aura in their bodies was sealed, leaving only their eyes able to move.
"You lot will stay right here and reflect on what you've done. I'm your senior brother. Is this how you speak to him?"
Lin Chuan didn't even spare them a glance.
The Outer Sect Disciples glared at him furiously, their eyes practically spitting fire. They had never imagined Lin Chuan would attack them so openly, without caring that everyone around them was watching. He was the center of attention, yet he simply ignored it.
He didn't care at all!
This...
Was beyond everyone's expectations!
"Outrageous!"
"You're harming your fellow disciples! Do you know your crime?"
A booming voice rang out.
Only the voice could be heard; its owner remained unseen.
Clearly, they didn't dare show themselves. Whether this worked or not, if anyone recognized their face, things would go badly for them.
The voice had been altered.
No one could tell who it belonged to, but the spectators were all intrigued.
This was great!
They were going head-to-head!
A real clash!
Fantastic!
Everyone was looking forward to what would happen. Lin Chuan had only just become a Personal Disciple, after all. They all knew who was lurking in the shadows.
But seeing the conflict erupt...
It was hard not to feel excited. How could a scene this explosive fail to thrill them?
A fight would be best!
Then they'd have a real show to watch.
"Fight!"
"Come on, fight already! I wonder which side is stronger, but there's no denying this is going to be explosive."
"A bunch of people so consumed by jealousy that they're targeting a Personal Disciple. They're taking this chance to suppress him, even trying to bait him into harming his fellow disciples."
"These people are downright devious!"
"But with everyone watching, who knows what tricks they'll pull? I just hope they don't make Master angry."
Quite a few neutral disciples watched from the sidelines, feeling a little worried.
They were certainly excited, but if this made Master displeased, they might get dragged into it too.
Still, they were only a little worried.
They felt far more excitement and anticipation!
Lin Chuan had more or less expected this scene. When he saw those Outer Sect Disciples dare to pick a fight with him, it could only mean someone was backing them.
If nobody was backing them, how would a few Outer Sect Disciples dare do something like this?
He might have only just become a Personal Disciple, but a Personal Disciple was still a Personal Disciple. No one could slander him—and this was a direct challenge to his status as one.
Wasn't that tantamount to questioning Sect Master Tongtian?
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