All the prodigy disciples stared at Chen Changming, dumbstruck, their faces looking as though they had seen a ghost.
He had advanced a minor stage in the Nascent Soul Realm in just over two years. That was far too fast!
"Everyone, this fellow Chen must have gained some benefit in the Immortal Pool. That's why he's cultivating so quickly!"
The prodigy disciple spoke loudly.
"Exactly."
Another prodigy disciple grew excited as well and shouted, "Let's report this to the Sect Master right away and have him investigate Chen Shan thoroughly!"
The prodigy disciples nodded one after another.
They all knew that once the Sect Master intervened, they would have a chance of recovering the Spirit Stones they had paid.
Many of the prodigy disciples scattered in a rush, leaving the Ten Thousand Beast Garden and heading straight for the Sect Master Hall.
In the distance, some core disciples watching the spectacle wore gloating expressions.
They knew Chen Shan's good days were about to end.
"I stand straight and walk upright! What do I have to fear? All of you, get lost!"
Seeing those core disciples in the distance, Chen Changming seethed and immediately roared at them.
Many of the core disciples' expressions shifted slightly.
Some wanted to retaliate, but the thought of the eight Demon Kings at Chen Shan's side immediately drained their courage.
"Let's go. Don't provoke this fellow Chen."
One core disciple spoke quietly, then turned and entered his cave abode.
The other core disciples hurriedly dispersed as well.
Only after everyone had left and the surroundings had emptied did Chen Changming feel a little better.
What a fine mess. He had now become the target of every arrow in the sect.
Neither the disciples nor the peak masters thought much of him.
Even the Sect Master had