Even though they recognized Long Chen and wanted to act against him, they had to consider his current status and didn’t dare make a rash move.

After exchanging glances, the elders of the Heavenly Water Sect, Divine Blade Sect, Feiyu City, and Xuanyue Valley seemed to reach a consensus, all choosing to bide their time.

The Heavenly Demon Sect, on the other hand, was furious enough to cough up blood. They had been fierce competitors with the Jinglei Sect, but in the end, their disciples who entered the tower had been completely wiped out. Unexpectedly, the Jinglei Sect, their biggest rival, became the first sect to emerge. The contrast felt like a critical hit to the Heavenly Demon Sect.

All eyes were focused on the Jinglei Sect.

Lei Zhen’s eyes narrowed slightly, a grave expression on his face.

He knew very well that the Jinglei Sect was now a target, and everyone was watching them. If they weren’t careful, they wouldn’t even know what hit them.

After all, Long Chen was the first person to emerge from the Xingchen Tower. This meant the Jinglei Sect would win first place in the Domain Alliance Grand Competition, attracting the attention of many factions.

Lei Zhen cupped his hands toward the three Domain Alliance Enforcers. "Esteemed Enforcers," he said, "isn’t it time to announce the results of the Grand Competition?"

Hearing this, the three Enforcers exchanged a look before announcing to the crowd, "The winner of this Domain Alliance Grand Competition is Long Chen, a disciple of the Jinglei Sect. Therefore, the Jinglei Sect’s rank within the God-Devil Domain will be greatly elevated. The Domain Alliance will also provide them with resources to help them quickly establish themselves among the new ranks."

The members of the Jinglei Sect finally relaxed upon hearing the Enforcers’ announcement. With the Domain Alliance Enforcers’ declaration, the outcome of the competition was set in stone. The Jinglei Sect had officially secured first place.

Hearing this result, the members of the Xueying Sect, Ancient Maple Hall, Wonderful Sound Sect, and Heavenly Demon Sect all wore grim expressions. Naturally, they were dissatisfied with the Jinglei Sect’s victory. In their eyes, the Jinglei Sect had only won through sheer luck.

The three Domain Alliance Enforcers continued to announce the subsequent rankings, but aside from the members of the Jinglei Sect, no one else was paying attention.

Suddenly, a voice transmission entered the ears of the three Enforcers, "Send for that young man named Long Chen."

The three Enforcers were stunned.

They hadn’t expected the Domain Alliance Master to summon Long Chen personally.

Although puzzled, it wasn’t their place to question the order. They could only follow the Domain Alliance Master’s command.

The Enforcers’ gazes fell upon Long Chen. One of them spoke flatly, "The Domain Alliance Master summons you."

His words sent a shockwave through the entire venue. Everyone wore an incredulous expression.

What was happening? The Domain Alliance Master was summoning him?!

Long Chen was a mere junior. How was he worthy of being summoned by the Domain Alliance Master? It was well known that the Domain Alliance Master rarely met with anyone. The only people he associated with were the powerful leaders of the major factions. Even the leaders of lower-ranked sects would have no chance of an audience, should they come here in person. Without sufficient status, meeting the Domain Alliance Master was considered as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Yet now, the Domain Alliance Master wanted to summon Long Chen! It was simply inconceivable. If they weren’t witnessing it with their own eyes, none of them would have believed it.

"The Domain Alliance Master wants to summon you? It seems he thinks very highly of you," Lei Zhen said to Long Chen, a broad smile on his face. "Go on, hurry. He must have something important to discuss. Don’t keep the Domain Alliance Master waiting."

Long Chen said nothing in response, simply giving a slight nod. He then followed one of the Enforcers, heading quickly toward the Domain Alliance Master’s location.

"Damn it!"

Seeing Long Chen actually leave to meet the Domain Alliance Master, the members of the Heavenly Demon Sect and the other factions were consumed with envy. The people from the Xueying Sect and Ancient Maple Hall were especially resentful.

That opportunity should have been theirs! But now, it had fallen right into that brat Long Chen’s lap.

An elder from the Heavenly Demon Sect approached the Xueying Sect’s elder, cupped his hands respectfully, and said, "Elder Li, we wish to ask about what happened inside the tower. None of our Heavenly Demon Sect disciples who entered made it out alive. I must get to the bottom of this. Only then can I give them the explanation they deserve!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Li nodded immediately. He turned to Xue Wuying and the others and asked, "Do you know what happened inside?"

Xue Wuying paused for a moment before replying, "Yes, Elder. I know exactly what happened."

Elder Li nodded. "Then explain it."

"Alright."

Xue Wuying immediately pointed at Long Xin, Chu Lingjun, and the other Jinglei Sect disciples. "Your Heavenly Demon Sect disciples were murdered by that group from the Jinglei Sect! Especially that Long Chen! He was decisive, ruthless, and brutal. He left your disciples with no hope of survival. Even when they surrendered and begged for mercy, they couldn’t escape death!"

As he spoke, Xue Wuying’s gaze shifted to He Luo and Xu Huanhuan.

He Luo caught Xue Wuying’s glance and immediately understood. He addressed the Heavenly Demon Sect and the other factions, saying, "Brother Wuying is right. Long Chen showed your disciples absolutely no mercy. Not only that, but most of the disciples from other sects also died by his hand. During the trials, the Jinglei Sect resorted to all sorts of despicable tricks to get ahead. Many people fell into their traps."

The disciples from the Xueying Sect and Ancient Maple Hall quickly chimed in, "That’s right! That’s exactly how it was!"

"Those Jinglei Sect disciples are just too despicable!"

"If it weren’t for the malfunction of the teleportation channels inside the tower, how could the Jinglei Sect have gotten first place?"

As more and more people chimed in, the chorus of curses aimed at the Jinglei Sect grew louder.

Although Xu Huanhuan remained silent, she didn’t step forward to correct the lies either, tacitly allowing the truth to be twisted.

"Nonsense! You’re spouting slander!" Seeing them make such accusations, Chu Lingjun immediately stood up. She glared coldly at Xue Wuying, He Luo, and their followers. "Those are baseless accusations! What proof do you have?"