After splitting even the earthworms near the Fire Cloud Sect's encampment lengthwise in two, the members of the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace carried their "gravely injured," unconscious Palace Master back to the sect.
Well, once all the outsiders had been dismissed, Xiao Lin instantly became as lively as a dragon and a tiger!
They were once again in the great hall deep within the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, which only Xiao Lin and certain members of the senior leadership were permitted to enter.
"You all did well!"
A smile hung on Xiao Lin's face.
"The most important thing was that you defeated Tian Mingzi, Palace Master. That was what let us win this battle!"
"Exactly. Otherwise, nothing else would have mattered."
"Hehe, Palace Master, your 'grave injuries' will probably fool quite a few more people next time, won't they?"
"I can't wait to see the next person you catch in your trap, Palace Master!"
"Palace Master, credit where credit's due-your acting at the end was absolutely off the charts!"
"Wasn't it just! Coughing up blood and 'fainting' right before the Heavenly Underworld Old Demon closed the Spatial Passage-that old fellow definitely saw it!"
"Hahaha, I bet it won't be long before everyone outside starts saying you're on your last legs, Palace Master!"
"Absolutely! If we hadn't known the truth, you probably would have fooled us too!"
The senior leaders of the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace began showering Xiao Lin with all sorts of compliments.
Only, their compliments seemed to be veering further and further off course...
Xiao Lin did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Still, after so many years of development, the atmosphere within the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace really had grown increasingly harmonious!
Especially among the senior leaders. There might have been competition, but there was absolutely