Throughout the competition, he didn't even glance at the other three groups' duels, evidently not regarding these people as noteworthy.
"Junior Brother Lin, impressive, you've advanced to the semifinals."
"I feel you have a great chance at claiming the championship."
"Junior Brother Lin, how do you cultivate? Why have you comprehended the content learned by senior brothers in the True Immortal Realm?"
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Lin Yifan paid little attention to these flattering and eager inquiries, simply saying: "Heaven rewards diligent effort!"
There are many things that some cultivators lack innately, so he can only use this saying to encourage them not to give up or slack off; as long as they work hard, there will certainly be rewards.
The disciples under Elder Shui Mu didn't really believe Lin Yifan's words because Lin Yifan entered with the label of a genius through the ages; if not for his exceptional talent and unique gifts, he absolutely wouldn't have such cultivation achievements.
