"That kick's power, how could he be just a two-star Dou Shi? This is far beyond that."
"What kind of magical beast is this? This terrifying aura, even a sixth-tier magical beast doesn't make my heart tremble like this."
"Battle energy forming shapes! Isn't this a technique only Dou Ling possess?"
"Is he really just sixteen? This talent..."
"I have a feeling that Chen Mo's name will resound throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire by tomorrow."
On the high platform, exclamations of surprise continued.
It seemed that many didn't have high expectations for Chen Mo's strength.
The stark contrast in reality left some disciples deeply skeptical.
To the high-ranking members of the Yun Lan Sect and the various forces here to watch, there was a deep sense of shock and a trace of fear.
"If he continues to grow like this, his future achievements will certainly surpass Yun Yun," Jia Xingtian said, frowning as he looked at Chen Mo.
For the royal family, the stronger the new blood in the Yun Lan Sect, the greater the threat to the royal family.
Indeed, someone whom Yun Yun valued enough to take as a personal disciple and argue for twice in the Elders' Council couldn't have poor talent.
"Sect Master Yun Yun has a keen eye. Congratulations to the Yun Lan Sect for gaining another great talent."
"Congratulations, congratulations. I felt that Chen Mo was extraordinary at first glance, and now it seems I was right."
"Sect Master Yun Yun, I have a granddaughter who is incredibly beautiful and exceptionally talented. I wonder..."
The heads of the three major families showered the Elders' Council and Yun Yun with flattering words.
For them, Chen Mo securing a spot in the inner sect's top ten was a foregone conclusion.
The heads of the three major families were treated with great courtesy by Yun Yun and the Elders' Council.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yun Yun shifted her gaze back to Chen Mo, feeling a sense of relief.
"Little rascal, you made me worry so much. I didn't expect you to hide your strength so well."
Chen Mo, sensing the strong change in attitude from the crowd, couldn't help but feel a bit different inside.
Before revealing his strength, everyone's eyes were filled with deep doubt and contempt.
After showing a bit of his strength, the attitudes flipped to admiration and jealousy.
For someone like Chen Mo, who lacked experience, age, and sophistication, the praise made him feel a bit conceited.
But he didn't get carried away. After stepping down, he started thinking about what might happen next and the preparations needed.
Everything has two sides. The strength brings not only fame and honor but also danger.
It's important to know that the Yun Lan Sect, this behemoth, isn't without its rivals.
Chen Mo had no regrets. Compared to the troubles of hiding his strength, showing his power and getting the Yun Lan Sect's resources and protection was far more important to him now.
As for potential trouble from the Soul Hall, Chen Mo wasn't worried for now.
After all, during the three-year agreement, Xiao Yan caused such a commotion that nearly destroyed the Yun Lan Sect, yet the Soul Hall didn't act.
Unless Chen Mo had the legendary jade.
It seemed the main mission needed to be prioritized.
"Hehe, junior brother, junior brother, let's get to know each other. I'm Yun Hai."
"I'm Yun Ling."
"I'm Yun Fei."
Suddenly, someone patted Chen Mo on the back.
Turning around, Chen Mo saw two people with admiring eyes, and one in the middle with a somewhat better expression.
After a brief introduction, he learned that the older one in the middle, with a small black mole on his upper lip and a delicate face, was Yun Hai.
On either side, the one with a ponytail and a cute appearance, aged only six, was Yun Ling. The other, a year older, was her brother Yun Fei. They were members of the Third Elder's lineage.
"Junior brother, you're amazing. I've wanted to meet you for a while. I heard you've been staying in the Sect Master's palace these past two days. Even Senior Sister Nalan doesn't have that privilege. Tell us, what's it like sleeping with the Sect Master?" Yun Hai asked with an extremely gossiping look.
The other two's eyes were also wide open, full of curiosity.
Seeing Yun Hai's familiar demeanor, Chen Mo felt a few black lines appear on his forehead. Sleeping together? What kind of nonsense was this? He then said seriously, "That's a rumor. Where did you hear that?"
"No need to hear. The Great Elder is my grandpa. How could I not know about this?" Yun Hai said with a sly smile, his eyes not quite right.
"Chen Mo brother, don't lie. Brother Hai knows a lot about the sect's affairs," Yun Ling said, pouting and speaking with an adult-like tone.
"Yes, yes," Yun Fei echoed in a childish voice.
"Uh..."
Yun Yun had mentioned Yun Hai to Chen Mo, but not his personality.
And these two porcelain doll-like kids.
Looking at these three privileged children, Chen Mo couldn't help but think, "By right, shouldn't your roles be those of sneering stepping stones? How did you become gossip enthusiasts?"
Although Chen Mo himself didn't mind, it involved Yun Yun's reputation.
Chen Mo chose to remain silent.
However, silence only aroused more curiosity, making Yun Hai's gossip fire burn even more fiercely.
Higher up on the steps, Mo Li watched the quickly familiar group below with a dark expression, especially thinking of the unusual look Yanran gave Chen Mo before.
Mo Li felt uncomfortable.
But that wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was that Chen Mo had stolen the spotlight.
Yun Hai's casual demeanor had placed Mo Li as the second-to-last to perform.
Mo Li originally planned to showcase part of his strength to amaze the crowd.
But with Chen Mo's dazzling performance, showcasing only part of his strength would not have the desired effect.
"Damn it!"
...
Yun Hai's performance surprised Chen Mo.
Chen Mo had thought Yun Hai would put on a high-profile show, but after a few sword moves, he stepped down quickly.
And everyone seemed to know this, as if it was routine.
"What a weirdo."
"I can't take it anymore, I'm exhausted." Yun Hai complained non-stop as he returned to his seat, "I don't know what those old folks are thinking, always putting on airs. This scorching sun is killing me."
"You can't stand the heat?" Chen Mo asked in surprise.
"Brother Hai has a rare ice spirit physique. If he wasn't lazy and greedy, he would have..." Yun Ling started.
"Hey, hey, Yun Fei, what nonsense are you spouting? Brother Hai is just slacking off in his cultivation."
"Isn't that the same?"
...
"Next up is Mo Li."
Mo Li's appearance caused a stir, with a wave of female disciples cheering him on.
His looks were the only ones in the Yun Lan Sect that could rival Chen Mo's.
"This annoying guy," Yun Hai sneered.
"Why, is his reputation bad? He seems quite popular with the female disciples."
"They're just sycophants, fawning over different targets."
"Oh, now I'm interested."