The sky returned to silence.
"Is Master Lin from Seacrest really finished this time?"
"I think so. Coldspire Peak—that's one of Hong Kong's forbidden zones!"
"That place is controlled year-round by Hong Kong's three great masters. Ordinary people aren't allowed within ten kilometers, and the three masters rarely show themselves anymore. Who would've thought they'd actually gather to discuss the Dao at Coldspire Peak in a few days?"
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
Most people's attention shifted to Grandmaster Victor Zhou's talk about the Coldspire Peak Summit.
The discussion was hotter than ever.
Because of this, plenty of people started ignoring Master Lin from Seacrest altogether.
"Is Coldspire Peak really that famous?"
Queenie Tong saw Evan Lin still hovering in midair, showing no sign of coming down. Her mind kept replaying Grandmaster Victor Zhou's final words.
It didn't sound good at all.
And seeing how everyone reacted to the mention of Coldspire Peak, her heart shot straight up into her throat.
"You guys are from the mainland, so you really don't know much about Coldspire Peak."
Director Gavin Yu snapped back to himself and looked at Queenie Tong. "Back in the day, Hong Kong's three great masters would hold a summit at Coldspire Peak every year to discuss the Dao."
"The so-called 'discussing the Dao' meant the three great masters would invite all the top figures in Hong Kong's hidden world up the mountain. Everyone would duel and see who's strongest."
"The title of 'three great masters' was actually forged at the Coldspire Peak Summit."
Gavin Yu's face was full of longing as he spoke: "Every time the Coldspire Peak Summit happened, the whole mountain would light up with thunder and lightning, bizarre phenomena everywhere, and scenes nobody could believe."
"Ordinary people never had a chance to go there."
"But at some point, after Grandmaster Victor Zhou and the other two masters officially claimed the title of Hong Kong's three great masters, the annual Coldspire Peak Summit just faded away."
"Maybe it's because, looking at Hong Kong, nobody could match the three masters anymore. Or maybe there were other reasons. Either way, it's been years since the Coldspire Peak Summit was held."
At this point, Gavin Yu's face was still full of complicated emotions.
He looked up at the horizon, staring at Master Lin from Seacrest. Gavin Yu couldn't help but sigh and feel a bit sentimental.
"This time, since your Master Lin from Seacrest was invited to Coldspire Peak to discuss the Dao, it means Grandmaster Victor Zhou has already acknowledged his strength."
"No matter how it turns out, the name 'Master Lin from Seacrest' will definitely be written in bold strokes into Hong Kong's hidden-world history."
As Gavin Yu spoke, he suddenly heard a wave of exclamations from the crowd.
Looking up, they saw Evan Lin surrounded by a burst of fire in midair.
The flames turned into four blazing firewalls, enclosing Evan Lin completely.
"I'm going into seclusion for seven days. During that time, take care of Queenie Tong and Serena Tong."
Evan Lin gave a quick instruction. Yvette Locke nodded without any doubts and headed back to the hotel.
"Seven days is enough for me to refine all these Nourishing Spirit Pills. I should have plenty of time."
With a thought, Evan Lin summoned all the Nourishing Spirit Pills from his Spatial Ring to float around him.
Nearly ten thousand Nourishing Spirit Pills appeared, instantly releasing waves of rich medicinal fragrance.
Luckily, all the scent was blocked by the firewalls.
"What is Master Lin from Seacrest trying to do?"
"Is he really planning to stay up there for seven days?"
"I think he's lost it! That kid is way too high-profile!"
A lot of people looked up at the blazing firewalls in the sky, but their sight couldn't pierce through. At best, they could vaguely see a silhouette behind the flames.
"Such a show-off!"
On the ground, a battered Aiden Zhou raised his head, glaring furiously at the firewalls in the sky.
"When the day of the summit comes, we'll see how Master Lin from Seacrest dies!"
"You really think you're invincible? Acting this high-profile is just asking for trouble!"
Aiden Zhou coughed, his injuries clearly serious.
Liam Li from the Li family looked absolutely miserable. He stared blankly at the sky, unable to stand as his legs trembled beneath him.
Before long, a black stretch Lincoln pulled up.
It was the Li family's car.
The driver helped Aiden Zhou and Liam Li into the car and drove them away.
This night was destined to be one Hong Kong would never forget.
"Told you! Master Lin from Seacrest is finished for sure!"
Kevin Zhou had just turned pale when he thought Grandmaster Victor Zhou had backed down. But the moment he heard that Grandmaster Victor Zhou had invited Master Lin from Seacrest to the Coldspire Peak Summit, his spirits lifted instantly.
"No wonder Grandmaster Victor Zhou didn't bother with Master Lin from Seacrest this time. Turns out he's at a critical point in his cultivation and can't afford any distractions!"
Although most of those present understood that Master Lin from Seacrest released the captives mainly out of gentlemanly conduct,
Just like how true experts always keep their word and follow through on their promises.
He let them go because Grandmaster Victor Zhou gave him enough respect; it was simply a matter of reciprocating courtesy between the strong.
But after Lily Tan and Kevin Zhou kept talking, quite a few people started to have doubts again.
They wondered if Master Lin from Seacrest might actually be afraid of Grandmaster Victor Zhou.
So maybe that's why he released the hostages now—hoping that, at the upcoming Dao Summit in seven days (a high-level gathering where top cultivators "discuss the Dao," meaning they debate and compete over the principles of cultivation and spiritual power), Grandmaster Victor Zhou would spare his life.
Just as Lily Tan and Kevin Zhou were about to say more—
A crackling sound rang out.
A blazing fire whip lashed directly toward them.
Although most of those present understood that Master Lin from Seacrest released the captives mainly out of gentlemanly conduct,
Just like how true experts always keep their word and follow through on their promises.
He let them go because Grandmaster Victor Zhou gave him enough respect; it was simply a matter of reciprocating courtesy between the strong.
But after Lily Tan and Kevin Zhou kept talking, quite a few people started to have doubts again.
They wondered if Master Lin from Seacrest might actually be afraid of Grandmaster Victor Zhou.
So maybe that's why he released the hostages now—hoping that, at the upcoming Dao Summit in seven days (a high-level gathering where top cultivators "discuss the Dao," meaning they debate and compete over the principles of cultivation and spiritual power), Grandmaster Victor Zhou would spare his life.
Just as Lily Tan and Kevin Zhou were about to say more—
A crackling sound rang out.
A blazing fire whip lashed directly toward them.