Everyone was stunned when they heard Gong Lin's words.
Gong Lin was not challenging Luo Yan—he was actually challenging Su Mo!
No one had expected this. Given Gong Lin's strength, he should have challenged someone ranked even higher than himself on the Thousand Prodigies Ranking.
Su Mo was stunned as well. He had never expected Gong Lin to challenge him.
However, he quickly understood. It seemed the other party wanted to regain face for Si Kongyan.
After a moment, Su Mo shook his head and said, "You're at the True Profound Realm Ninth Layer, and you still have the nerve to challenge me?"
Su Mo had no intention of accepting the challenge. He knew his own limits; his strength was inferior to the other party's, and the gap in cultivation was simply too great.
Knowing he was no match and still accepting the challenge would be extremely unwise!
Everyone understood upon hearing this. It seemed Su Mo would not accept the challenge!
Although Su Mo was strong, there was still quite a gap between him and Gong Lin. How could he possibly accept when he knew he could not win?
"Hmph! Are you afraid?"
Gong Lin sneered coldly. "If you really are afraid, then stay there obediently and be a turtle with its head tucked in!"
Gong Lin wore a disdainful smile, like a king looking down from on high and scorning Su Mo.
Su Mo's face darkened when he heard this. He knew the other party was trying to provoke him, trying to goad him into battle.
Yet he fell for this very tactic!
Although his own strength was inferior to the other party's, he still had the Great Three Treasures Art. Defeating Gong Lin would not be difficult!
Moreover, Gong Lin had a fatal weakness. Perhaps Su Mo