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It was already quite impressive for someone to draw even in a fight with Chu Heng, one of the Pill Alliance's Nine Guards. Even the strongest among the Hall Masters of the thirty-two halls couldn't surpass this level.
But why must Fang Lin defeat this Chu Heng to secure his position as Hall Master? What is the reasoning behind this?
Many Pill Refiners looked up briefly, then bowed their heads deeply again. It seemed that all of this was being manipulated by Elder Tiangang, who didn't want Fang Lin to secure the throne of Hall Master that easily.
"Chu Heng hasn't truly shown his strength yet. Fang Lin can hold him off for now, but once Chu Heng really makes a move, Fang Lin definitely won't be his match."
"That's right, Fang Lin is doomed to fail, no matter how much he struggles."
"What's the use of seventeen consecutive victories? If his martial arts abilities aren't up to par, he can't be a Hall Master."
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