Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
Immediately, the glowing orbs shot out beams of light, directed straight at those who had projected their consciousness into them.
The white beams crisscrossed, forming a vast net of light that covered the sky.
As the beams landed on the crowd, each person’s body became enveloped in a faint glow.
This was the power derived from Lü Jie’s light.
As expected, the shared reward was indeed very faint.
Yet, the people were overjoyed.
The glowing orbs surrounded them, requiring no refinement. The light automatically entered their bodies, merging with them.
They could now feel the power contained within the light more vividly.
For those cultivating spirit techniques, this was immensely beneficial.
It would greatly enhance their spiritual strength.
“This trip was worth it, truly worth it.”
“Thank you, Young Hero Lü Jie, thank you!”
At that moment, the heavens and earth were filled with cheers, but mostly gratitude toward Lü Jie.
Many had gathered at the Ancient Spirit Domain, but most were mere spectators, there for the excitement.
Knowing their own strength, they had held no illusions about obtaining the inheritance.
Yet now, they had received this power, an unexpected delight.
This joy was thanks to Lü Jie.
It was Lü Jie who had given them this power and opportunity.
Naturally, they were deeply grateful to him.
No matter how arrogant, conceited, or annoying Lü Jie had been before, at this moment, he was a hero in the eyes of billions of spirit masters.
Feeling the deafening praise and gratitude echoing across the vast sky, even the usually aloof Lü Jie couldn’t stop smiling.
He was utterly delighted.
Though he was already a renowned genius in the Holy Light Galaxy, this kind of reception was a first for him.
He knew that from this day forward, his standing in the eyes of the crowd would change.
Amid his triumph, Lü Jie glanced at Chu Feng.
Seeing no change in the glowing orbs around Chu Feng, a gleeful malice flickered in Lü Jie’s narrowed eyes.
“Chu Feng, what’s going on? Why no movement?”
“Could it be that the light around you isn’t a reward at all?”
Lü Jie mocked Chu Feng.
“Right, why is there no reaction on Chu Feng’s side?”
“Haha, could it be as Lü Jie said, that it’s not a reward?”
“Very likely. Look at how weak he looks. Maybe he didn’t break the formation at all.”
“Besides, his red light has no trace of formation aura. Just looking at it, you can tell it’s not something that enhances spiritual power.”
“But if he didn’t break the formation, how did he walk out of it?”
“Simple. Lü Jie broke the formation, saving us all, and Chu Feng benefited from it.”
“So, after all this, Chu Feng didn’t break the formation at all. He survived thanks to Lü Jie?”
“That must be it.”
“Haha, that’s how it is.”
“Those fools thought they could get rewards from Chu Feng. They must be dumbfounded now.”
“Self-righteous idiots, serves them right.”
The heavens and earth were filled with mockery and scorn aimed at Chu Feng.
Even those who chose to share Chu Feng’s reward were caught in the crossfire.
Hearing the overwhelming ridicule and humiliation, Master Tang Chen and Yuan Shu gritted their teeth in anger.
If not for their reservations, they would have loved to teach these people a lesson.
“Is this guy’s heart made of iron?”
“How can he remain so calm, unshaken by such insults?”
Compared to the furious Master Tang Chen and Yuan Shu, Yu Ting stared at Chu Feng, filled with confusion.
She noticed that from start to finish, Chu Feng hadn’t shown any anger at the crowd’s harsh words.
“He’s smiling again?”
Suddenly, Yu Ting’s eyes widened, her astonishment growing.
Chu Feng was smiling, and this wasn’t the first time since he emerged from the chess formation.
“Everyone, thank you for your trust.”
“Though I, Chu Feng, didn’t enter the formation for your sake.”
“Your trust alone qualifies you to receive some reward.”
“And this is my reward to you.”
Chu Feng spoke loudly.
His words were clearly directed at the few thousand who chose to share his reward.
“What’s this guy talking about?”
“Has he lost his mind?”
“He’s still dreaming of sharing rewards with others?”
“Doesn’t he know the red light around him isn’t a reward from the Ancient Spirit Domain?”
Chu Feng’s sudden words only intensified the mockery from those ridiculing him.
To them, Chu Feng was no longer the dazzling prodigy he once was.
He was now a clown.
This shift was because Lü Jie had given them benefits, while Chu Feng had nearly caused their deaths.
Yet, Chu Feng ignored these voices, as if he couldn’t hear them.
Instead, he closed his eyes.
Suddenly, Chu Feng opened them again.
At the same time, his clothes fluttered, and the red light around him began to spread from within.
The originally small red light expanded to a hundred-metre range, merging with some of the glowing orbs.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
After merging, blood-red beams shot out from the orbs.
Like reverse meteors, the red beams flew toward those who had chosen Chu Feng.
Seeing this, not only the onlookers but even those who chose Chu Feng were stunned.
Though the red light hadn’t yet reached them, its brilliance far surpassed the white light Lü Jie had shared.
Each red beam was dozens of times thicker than Lü Jie’s.
But this was just the beginning.
When the red light landed on the crowd, they were truly shocked.
The light, which seemed to lack any formation aura, began to emit an intensely rich formation aura upon contact.
That aura was dozens of times stronger than Lü Jie’s white light.
More importantly, Lü Jie’s light, shared among the crowd, whether with Master Mule Camel, Master Ghost Face, or nameless figures, was only a thin layer.
But Chu Feng’s blood-red light was entirely different.
Not only was its aura rich, but its volume was vast.
