Many people offered their congratulations, while others began to gossip.
"Wait a minute. I remember Chen Jianjun announcing to the whole continent a few years ago that he would never join any faction. He would remain an independent cultivator, with only his sword for company all his life."
"Now that you mention it, you're right. You really can't trust what these sword-wielders say."
Chen Jianjun naturally heard these remarks, but he barely reacted and paid them little mind.
He was already enjoying himself. Why worry about so much?
To hell with all that. Heaven's arrangements took precedence.
"Let's go!"
Tang Chen gave the order.
Tang Hao rode his spirited horse off the platform, looking thoroughly disgraced.
Tang Yuehua left with Tang Chen.
She had been caught in the crossfire despite her innocence, getting scolded for no apparent reason.
Just then.
"Congratulations on completing the first trial of Destruction. Rewards obtained: God of Destruction affinity +5%, all Soul Ring ages increased by five thousand years, mental power increased by one hundred, power of destruction enhanced."
Hearing the voice in his mind, Su Mu felt immensely pleased.
Although there was no god-bestowed Soul Ring, later rewards were bound to include one.
Just as he was rejoicing, another voice rang out.
"Congratulations on completing the first trial of Life. Rewards obtained: Life Goddess affinity and favorability +10%, all Soul Ring ages increased by five thousand years, healing ability greatly enhanced."
Su Mu: ???
What the hell? When had I completed the Life Goddess's Divine Examination?!
No, wait. When had it even started?
And what the hell was this favorability?
Su Mu was utterly bewildered.
What on earth was going on?
"Senior Brother, what's wrong?"
Bibi Dong noticed the bewilderment all over Su Mu's face.
"Nothing, nothing. I was just