"Even if you can't interfere, you've already made such a bold claim. If you can't pull it off, let's see how you can still have the nerve to call yourself a Personal Disciple!"
"Even if it was your master who appointed you personally, you still won't be able to withstand public opinion!"
"Heh..."
"Even if no one interferes, you still won't be able to break through for real."
"You're dreaming!"
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang sneered to himself, as if everything were under his control.
He was quite pleased with what he'd done. After all, he had orchestrated everything himself, and he was the one who'd set all of Golden Ao Island abuzz.
Now, the place was surrounded several layers deep.
Most of them were Outer Sect Disciples, but there were Inner Sect Disciples watching as well.
After all, this was a huge commotion, especially since it concerned a Personal Disciple. Everyone wanted to see it with their own eyes.
Whether they were there to laugh at him...
Or simply to witness the spectacle...
The sheer number of people who'd gathered was a powerful boon to Immortal Chang'er Dingguang's plan.
In his view, once Lin Chuan had been suppressed enough, he could make a good show of himself. Perhaps then he'd become a Personal Disciple.
And perhaps...
He'd even get the Six Souls Banner!
It was the treasure he'd dreamed of for ages. He'd come so close to obtaining it before, only for the treasure that had been just within reach to disappear without a trace!
Otherwise, he would never have been so enraged and humiliated.
Watching Lin Chuan still cultivating,
he gave a cold laugh, convinced that everything was under control.
The Interception Sect disciples didn't approach any further. They merely watched from the sidelines, curious themselves, though some couldn't help feeling a little shocked.
But their curiosity was stronger!
Of course, they didn't believe anyone could just decide to break through and do it, especially without making any preparations at all.
It was practically child's play!
They could only shake their heads and sigh, thinking the whole thing far too frivolous. He clearly didn't take himself seriously at all.
It was truly beyond their expectations.
"This is far too reckless. How could anyone break through so easily without properly entering seclusion first, especially with everyone watching?"
"If he fails, it could cause an enormous disturbance. If things go badly, he could even suffer cultivation deviation!"
Zhao Tianjun shook his head and sighed.
He felt rather sorry for Lin Chuan. After all, anyone who could become a Personal Disciple had to have earned his master's favor to some degree.
He was bound to have some real ability.
But no matter how you looked at it, he was still too green.
He'd been so easily provoked by someone else that he'd ended up making such a reckless move.
What a shame!
The other Heavenly Lords had gathered around Zhao Tianjun as well. After all, they were the Ten Heavenly Lords.
Almost no one dared approach them, a clear sign of how formidable they were.
Ordinary people wouldn't dare get close!
They'd only just come out of seclusion and had been eager to see the new Personal Disciple.
How did he compare to them?
At first, they'd been a little hopeful. But as they gradually learned what had happened, disappointment began to show in their eyes.
After all, he'd been easily provoked into such a reckless move. It was truly disappointing.
Was this the new Personal Disciple their master had taken in?
What a disappointment!
So,
they began to consider leaving.
But Zhang Tianjun glanced over at that moment and said softly, "Perhaps he isn't as hopeless as we think?"
"The fact that he became a Personal Disciple means he must have some real ability. Whether it was luck or some other reason, whatever the case, he managed to make someone like Zhao Gongming willingly submit."
Zhang Tianjun looked at Zhao Gongming, a hard-to-read expression flickering in his eyes.
"That alone proves he's no ordinary person!"
"We can watch a little longer. Perhaps we'll get quite a show?"
"We've just come out of seclusion. This is a good chance to relax."
After hearing Zhang Tianjun's words,
the others calmed down and watched quietly, though they could still hear the occasional murmurs around them.
It had to be said that their opinion of this Personal Disciple had changed considerably.
People were slowly picking apart Lin Chuan's actions and character, and eventually came to a conclusion:
He really did have some ability.
His strength was no small thing, but there was no denying he was too green. He'd been easily provoked, and he was somewhat arrogant.
That was the judgment most people had reached.
Meanwhile,
Sect Master Tongtian had been stunned all along.
He'd only meant to teach Lin Chuan a lesson and make him rein himself in a little.
He'd never imagined things would get so far out of hand. By the time he realized what was happening, there was no way to turn things around.
"Oh no!"
"Have I pushed him into a fire pit? If he can't break through, he'll end up giving everyone something to hold over him."
"Looks like I can't keep standing by and watching."
He wasn't all that troubled. After all, he was a Heavenly Dao Sage, and resolving everything would be easy.
The next moment,
his gaze pierced the void.
In an instant, he fixed his attention on Immortal Chang'er Dingguang. As a Heavenly Dao Sage, he had everything under his control.
No one could escape his notice.
What was more, ever since he'd heard Lin Chuan's inner thoughts, he'd been even warier of Immortal Chang'er Dingguang, though he still harbored a trace of doubt.
But that only made him pay closer attention.
Now that he thought about it, this fellow really did seem disloyal.
He'd actually tried to sow discord. And he'd dared to do such a thing within the Interception Sect. Did he not realize that if he caused too much turmoil, the consequences would be unimaginable?
This fellow really was a traitor!
A grave look entered his eyes.
An idea began to take shape in his mind, but then he suddenly calmed down.
Since Lin Chuan already knew Immortal Chang'er Dingguang was a traitor, why not let him deal with it himself?
"You discovered him, so you can deal with him. Besides, he's your enemy to begin with!"
As he spoke, Sect Master Tongtian suddenly smiled. This was exactly what he wanted to see. And since Immortal Chang'er Dingguang was a traitor, there was no need for him to concern himself too much.
As for how things would develop...
There was no need to worry about that. This was a perfect chance to see who could truly be trusted!
Hmm~
Lin Chuan was certainly trustworthy.
Sect Master Tongtian thought with certainty.
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