"You look unfamiliar, kid. Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation—you're new here, aren't you?"
Liu Zhongtian's gaze fell on Gu Yuan as a peculiar energy began to seep into his body.
A Nine Tribulations cultivator dared to pry into me?
Gu Yuan chuckled, but did not stop him.
Trying to uncover his true strength would not be so simple.
"Yes, I'm new here."
The smile remained on his face as he looked at Liu Zhongtian, his voice carrying a faint note of provocation.
Something was strange.
This man's reply was a little odd.
Without showing it, Liu Zhongtian took several steps toward Gu Yuan.
"Whether you're new or an old member, you are all indispensable parts of our Resistance Civilization Alliance. Give me applause if you understand."
Clap clap clap.
Applause rose once more in wave after wave.
Everyone was clapping. This time, Liu Zhongtian finally noticed that Gu Yuan was standing in place without moving.
Sure enough, there was a problem.
"Sir, I'm afraid..."
Liu Zhongtian narrowed his eyes slightly, the aura around him faintly surging as he was about to say something.
But before he could finish, Gu Yuan suddenly stepped forward twice.
"Applause is not always applause. Give me applause if you understand."
Gu Yuan smiled as his quiet voice fell. The next moment, everyone—including Liu Zhongtian—felt their blood boil.
Why can't I control myself?
What the hell?
Liu Zhongtian was horrified. He had never imagined that one day, he himself would be controlled.
What was going on? And who exactly was this newcomer before him?
Clap clap clap.
The applause continued without end, only this time it lasted even longer than when Liu Zhongtian had controlled them.
It could not be helped. Gu Yuan did not truly know Liu Zhongtian's method; he had merely achieved the same