The surroundings fell silent.
Everyone had already sucked in a sharp breath.
Even the Ten Heavenly Lords couldn't help taking a step back.
They were renowned powerhouses, with a fearsome reputation even within the Interception Sect.
But they wouldn't dare defy a Personal Disciple. That would be tantamount to asking for death.
At that moment, however, they stared at Zhao Gongming in shock.
My heavens!
Was this guy really not afraid of dying?
Or had he been completely brainwashed?
You could support someone, but there was no need to push yourself into a fire pit!
Everyone was baffled, yet their inner shock and astonishment were beyond words.
They found it utterly unbelievable.
Those who bore hostility, meanwhile, wore gleeful expressions.
Holy Mother Jinling watched with interest, looking Zhao Gongming up and down before suddenly realizing who he was. Zhao Gongming was simply too recognizable.
He had remained an Outer Sect Disciple for millions of years.
What was more, his strength was formidable. He had long since reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level, and he even had three powerful younger sisters.
This...
Was no joke!
"You... are you contradicting me?" Holy Mother Jinling asked calmly.
Zhao Gongming did not shy away. He said solemnly, "Though I may be overstepping, Senior Brother Lin truly isn't arrogant."
"If Senior Brother Lin says something, he can absolutely make it happen. He is clearly extremely powerful. Even as a Great Unity Golden Immortal, he can easily subdue a Grand Unity Golden Immortal."
"That's plain for all to see."
"If anyone had witnessed that earlier contest, they would know just how powerful Senior Brother Lin is."
"And yet, someone as powerful as Senior Brother Lin had always kept a low profile. If Master hadn't discovered him and taken him on as a Personal Disciple, he