The giant Sun hung high in the sky, shedding down warm sunlight.
The atmosphere at the scene was extremely heated. Everyone had a happy smile on their faces as they applauded Ling Xian for slapping Master Lin.
It was obvious that Master Lin had angered everyone.
Nobody called out Ling Xian for going overboard, and nobody cried out for Master Lin.
His series of actions today were simply too loathsome. Slapping him a few times in the face, even if he killed him, nobody would blame Ling Xian.
Of course, Ling Xian had no intention of killing Master Lin. He had a big heart and was kind by nature. He would not kill someone for no reason, unless that person truly deserved to die.
In reality, if Master Lin didn't think too highly of himself and provoked the entire House of Zi Yang, Ling Xian wouldn't have stood out and slapped him.
He reaped what he sowed.
Right now, Ling Xian had a faint smile on his lips as his white robe fluttered in the wind. Like an immortal, he was extraordinary and out of the crowd.
Such a peerless grace was indeed extraordinary. Even if he was placed in a sea of people, he would be the first to be noticed.
Master Lin's expression was sluggish as he stared at the handsome man before him. Other than fear, there was only disbelief. Not even in his dreams did he imagine that on Shi Ao Island, someone would dare to slap him in the face. One slap, and more than 10 slaps.
However, when he remembered the pitiful stares from everyone around him, he suddenly understood.
It was very simple. The reason why he had the status he had today was because of his honorable occupation as an array master. For two, he was the only array master on Shi Ao Island. Every force that wanted to repair arrays had to seek his help. They had to be polite to him and didn't dare to disrespect him.
In other words, he was a rare commodity.
Because he was the only array master, the other forces had no choice but to treat him with respect.
But before his eyes, there was another array master, one who was even more powerful than him.
The Array of the Purple Cloud, which he could not fix, was broken by Ling Xian in less than a second. Ling Xian was stronger than him, and not just by a little bit.
Because of this, nobody was afraid of Master Lin. Even if they killed him right here and now, there would be no trouble.
After all, Ling Xian was an honorable guest of the House of Zi Yang.
Even if they killed Master Lin, they wouldn't have to worry about the other powers taking revenge. After all, the reason why Master Lin was so arrogant was because the Xuanyin Sect and Ling Jian Sect's arrays needed his help.
But now, there was Ling Xian, who was stronger than him. As long as he agreed to help the different forces fix the arrays, nobody would dare to cause trouble for the House of Zi Yang.
A dead Master, or a rising sun that was stronger than Master Lin, with a brighter future. Even a fool would know how to choose. It was also foreseeable that when today's events reach the ears of all the influential forces, most people would immediately choose to forget about Master Lin and turn to Ling Xian.
Even if there were a small number of people who still remembered Master Lin, they would no longer be respectful to him, nor would they let him repair the arrays. No cultivator would trust a person who chose to lie in order to obtain spirit stones.
In other words, after today, Master Lin's reputation will be ruined, and he will become a forgotten Array Master.
"Am I going to fall off the altar …?"
Master Lin finally understood. Then, he smiled bitterly, "No wonder. No wonder you guys are looking at me like that."
"You asked for it. You can't blame anyone else," Ling Xian said softly.
"Yeah, I asked for it all. Now that I have tasted the bitter fruit, I can't blame anyone else." Master Lin's eyes dimmed as he understood the situation he was in. It was as if he aged 10 years in an instant. His originally straight back was now hunched.
"Go. Think about what you did wrong. Who knows, maybe the bad things will turn into good things." Ling Xian waved his hand, gesturing for him to leave.
Master Lin was startled, "You … you're not going to kill me?"
"Why would I kill you?" Ling Xian asked back and shook his head, "I don't have such a strong desire to kill. Plus, I am not a narrow-minded person."
Master Lin was stunned. He didn't think Ling Xian would be so generous and let him go.
In all fairness, based on what he had done today, killing him was definitely not going overboard. But Ling Xian didn't. Instead, he chose to spare his life. How generous was he?
At this moment, Master Lin's face was bright red. He was ashamed and his heart was full of regret.
After a moment of silence, he deeply bowed down to Ling Xian and walked away.
His back was hunched and his steps were limping. He looked like a candle in the wind that could be extinguished at any moment.
Watching Master Lin leave, Ling Xian's expression was calm. There was no pity, no mockery. He just stared until the silhouette disappeared.
"Haha, Ling Xian, you truly are a hero to the House of Zi Yang." Zi Dong Lai laughed. His face was full of sincerity and appreciation.
"Yes, it is all thanks to Master Ling. Not only did he help us kill the phoenix, but he also fixed the Array of the Purple Clouds. He is our savior."
"That's right. The entire House of Zi Yang has to thank Master Ling."
"Headmaster sure has good eyes. Not only is Master Ling capable, but he is also very knowledgeable in arrays. We are lucky we didn't miss out on such a heaven-defying talent."
Everyone present spoke up one after another. Apart from gratitude, there was only praise in their words.
They complimented Ling Xian's capabilities and his knowledge of arrays. They complimented Zi Dong Lai's ability to recognize talents and recruit him as an Honorable Guest.
Ling Xian waved around his hand and said humbly, "You are flattering me. I am merely a normal cultivator."
"Master Ling, don't be so humble. If you were a normal cultivator, then we would all be handicapped."
"Exactly. Using foundational Qi to fight against completion Qi. Such dominating capabilities are enough to suppress the younger generation!"
"Master Ling's knowledge of arrays is just as shocking. At such a young age, you could easily fix the Array of the Purple Clouds that even Master Lin could not fix. How heaven-defying!"
Another round of compliments arose. Everyone's face was carrying a smile that came from the bottom of their hearts. They were not trying to flatter him, they were complimenting him from the bottom of their hearts.
"Ling Xian, don't be so humble. Whether it's your capabilities or your knowledge of arrays, everyone has seen it. There is no point in being humble. " Zi Dong Lai teased. Looking at the extraordinary young man before him, his expression revealed his arrogance.
Ling Xian was someone he thought highly of and was personally invited to be an Honorable Guest of the House of Zi Yang.
If Ling Xian was completely useless, then of course he would lose face. But Ling Xian's capabilities were obvious to everyone. Not only did he fight against the phoenix, but he also fixed the Array of the Purple Clouds.
For such a Heaven's Favorite to be an Honorable Guest of the House of Zi Yang, why wouldn't Zi Dong Lai be proud?
Didn't the Elders say that he had good eyes?
Therefore, Zi Dong Lai was very proud of himself. The way he looked at Ling Xian was even more gentle and full of admiration.
Everyone at the scene admired Ling Xian as well, except for one person.
That person was the Demonic Fairy.
Remembering the bet they made, the admiration she felt disappeared. All that remained was 30% shyness and 70% anger.
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