Chapter 60: Unexpected Fame

It seemed that many were still making their way here.

Meanwhile, the audience was gradually filling the surrounding stands. Disciples, Elders, and other sect members continued pouring in through the separate entrances designated specifically for spectators, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the Azure Battle Grounds

Veyron didn’t pay much attention to the surrounding activity and simply made his way toward the participants’ section. Finding an empty seat, he settled down and casually looked around the arena.

However, the moment he took his seat, several spectators noticed him.

"Look! Veyron has arrived!"

"Oh, he looks even more handsome than yesterday!"

"Do you think he’ll pull off another shocking feat today?"

"Who knows? After what he did yesterday, I’m certainly looking forward to seeing him again!"

Whispers and excited discussions quickly spread throughout the audience like wildfire. Before long, the name Veyron Ignis was being repeated across different sections of the stands.

Veyron couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the sudden attention.

He had never imagined that his performance yesterday would have such a tremendous impact. These were the very same people who hadn’t spared him a second glance not too long ago. Yet now, they were treating him like some rising star.

He scratched his cheek awkwardly and shook his head. What happened to all these people? Just as he was trying to ignore the attention, his gaze landed on a particular section of the audience.

There, he spotted a few familiar faces.

And among the countless spectators, their voices were undoubtedly the loudest.

"Hahaha! Come on, you suckers! That’s my brother Veyron! If you want his autograph, you’d better show some respect to me first!"

"Yeah! You know we’re his best buddies!"

"And if you want to make our buddy Veyron your boss, that’s also an option. You’ll just have to pay a small fee!"

"Really? Count me in!"

"Me too!"

"Me too!"

Veyron stared at the three familiar figures, his expression gradually turning speechless. They were none other than his three friends, Benny, Jack, and Will.

Yesterday’s performance had left the three of them completely dumbfounded. They had never imagined that their friend, whom they had once considered an ordinary loser just like themselves, would suddenly become the center of attention throughout the sect.

And now, they were shamelessly taking advantage of his newfound popularity.

"Sigh... Those idiots."Veyron shook his head helplessly as he watched his friends openly use his name to earn some benefits.

He would have to teach those three a lesson later. Just as he was about to turn his attention elsewhere, a soft and pleasant voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

"How did you become so strong... all of a sudden?"

Veyron turned around. Standing behind him was a beautiful young woman with long blonde hair and clear blue eyes.

Her delicate features gave her an innocent yet breathtaking appearance, while her elegant figure was perfectly proportioned.

Unlike his aunt or Xialyn, she didn’t possess an especially voluptuous figure. Instead, her beauty lay in her graceful appearance and naturally balanced physique.

She wore an elegant white dress that complemented her blonde hair and gave her an air of purity. Veyron recognized her immediately.

Naomi Keren...She was a genius from the Keren Clan, a young woman two years younger than him. Back when they were both in the Outer Court, she had rarely paid him any attention.

After all, she was one of the most talented disciples of their generation, much like Max Strom. However, the expression on her face now was anything but calm.

She looked at Veyron with a hint of irritation and disbelief, seemingly unable to make sense of his sudden transformation.

Wasn’t this the same person who had been crippled just three months ago?

Not only had he recovered, but he had also surpassed her in strength, defeated Max Strom, who was stronger than her, and even reached the twentyfold gravity zone during yesterday’s trial!

How was any of that possible?

Naomi simply couldn’t understand how someone who had once been regarded as a cripple could achieve so much in such a short period.

"What do you mean?" Veyron asked in an amused tone.

"You know exactly what I mean... So stop pretending and tell me what kind of training you underwent to achieve such growth in just three months.

It’s practically impossible for someone like you to have broken through to the second rank of the Spirit Adept Realm in such a short time!"

"Why? Is it impossible?" Veyron asked with a playful smile.

Naomi looked at him as though he had just asked the most ridiculous question.

"Of course it is! At least for someone like you..."

"Hmm? And why would you think that? You don’t even know me that well. Besides, nothing is impossible in this world," Veyron replied with a faint smile.

"You!!"

Naomi clenched her teeth, clearly irritated by his carefree attitude.

"Fine! Don’t tell me! It’s not like I’m desperate to know anyway. I’ll defeat you today, and then we’ll see who’s laughing! Hmph!"

With that, she turned around and walked away, her blonde hair swaying gently behind her. Veyron watched her leave for a moment before turning his attention back toward the arena.

She’s certainly full of herself. Well, he couldn’t entirely blame her.

Naomi Keren was eighteen years old and had already reached the fourth rank of the Spirit Adept Realm. She was undoubtedly one of the most talented disciples of their generation.

On top of her exceptional cultivation talent, she also possessed considerable combat experience and was widely regarded as a peerless beauty.

With achievements like that, it was understandable that she had developed a certain degree of pride.

However, that didn’t give her the right to look down on others. And Veyron certainly wouldn’t tolerate anyone looking down on him. Just as he was settling back into his seat, a familiar notification suddenly appeared before his eyes.

Ding!

[Do you want to establish a bond with Naomi Keren?]

[YES] [NO]

Veyron smiled faintly as he selected [YES].

Ding!

[You have established a bond with Naomi Keren!]

[Naomi’s current bonding: 20%]

Veyron was slightly surprised when he saw the initial bonding percentage. Twenty percent? Considering that they barely had any prior connection, this was quite a decent starting point.

He understood that he was handsome, but women like Naomi weren’t the type to develop an interest in someone simply because of his appearance. She was a talented young cultivator with considerable pride, after all.

[You should understand that your performance yesterday left a tremendous impression. Quite a number of women have already fallen for you, while many others have developed a considerable interest in you.]

Veyron raised an eyebrow as he listened to the system. It seemed he had truly underestimated the impact of reaching the twentyfold gravity zone yesterday.

Still, one thing was certain: this unexpected fame would prove incredibly beneficial to him.

After all, almost every beautiful woman in the sect now knew about him, whether they were young disciples or powerful Elders. His performance had made him a topic of discussion throughout the sect, and he intended to make the most of this opportunity.

A faint smile appeared on his face. He certainly wasn’t going to let such an advantage go to waste.

As time passed swiftly, the announcement of the second trial finally began. All the Elders, his aunt, and Grand Elder Elaenor had already arrived.

Meanwhile, the Azure Battleground was filled with an even larger audience than the previous day.

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