Su Mo was slightly taken aback when he saw everyone's reactions.
What was wrong with him reaching the Eighteenth Layer? Was entering the Eighteenth Layer really that astonishing?
"Duan Jingtian, that is quite the reason—so powerful that it has surprised me!"
Chu Yan laughed, his face filled with mockery. "Then today, I shall see whether you truly entered the Eighteenth Layer."
Chu Yan found it rather amusing. This Duan Jingtian was far too good at boasting!
He had already made up his mind. If Duan Jingtian could not prove that he had reached the Eighteenth Layer, he would humiliate him without restraint.
"Duan Jingtian, hand over the Fire Essence you captured. I will give you your reward!"
At that moment, the middle-aged deacon spoke. He, too, did not believe that Su Mo could have entered the Eighteenth Layer.
However, regardless of how many layers he had reached, the reward that was due still had to be given.
"Mm."
Su Mo nodded. Then, with a flip of his palm, silver light flickered in his hand, and a ball of silver flames appeared.
This silver flame was the Fire Essence from the Seventeenth Layer.
"Fire Essence from the Seventeenth Layer!"
The middle-aged deacon's eyes immediately lit up at the sight. After all, reaching the Seventeenth Layer was already extremely astonishing.
Under normal circumstances, among the Human King Palace's Outer Palace Disciples, it was difficult for even one person to enter the Seventeenth Layer in ten years.
The deacon was shocked. Although Su Mo had not entered the Eighteenth Layer, the Seventeenth Layer alone was impressive enough.
Chu Yan and the others were all somewhat surprised. Duan Jingtian had actually entered the Seventeenth Layer. He truly was formidable.
However, they soon began sneering again. After all, while the Seventeenth Layer was impressive, it