Lin Ke's words were a single stone that stirred a thousand waves.
By now, most of the people in the square had some understanding of the situation.
They knew what a Sage Domain represented.
It represented the legacy of someone at the seventh realm or above!
It was an entire world unto itself!
Yet Lin Ke's words seemed to say... Had they eaten a bear's heart and a leopard's gall, daring to provoke him with their Sage Domain?
"Such dominance! This is the way of the hegemon! The way of the hegemon!"
"Not so! The way of kings is no different!"
"Is this our future university president? I love him already!"
"Young Master Lin is being unwise. That's a Sage Domain!"
Every onlooker around them was stunned by Lin Ke's words.
Some young people clenched their fists and cheered loudly, while some middle-aged people felt that Lin Ke's actions were rather unwise.
In their eyes, it was inappropriate for a junior like him to confront an elder this way.
The old man also frowned at Lin Ke. "I know you have some talent. Your fame has long been sung throughout the domains of the Sages. But today, I see you striking viciously, without the bearing of a noble gentleman.
"First came your words defying the way, then your attempt to grievously injure outstanding talents of your generation over a mere verbal dispute. You even declared yourself an enemy of the entire Sage Domain. Such an unfilial, immoral person can only bring disgrace upon our human race."
Lin Ke could not help freezing for a moment at that.
This old man's eloquence... Did he also cultivate the arts of the School of Names?
He spoke:
"You say my words defied the way. Then why does the Sage Emperor favor me so