[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o":3,"chapter-comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-79":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Comment '1' for Virtue, I'm Really Not the Chosen One!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2348651,4590,"Chapter 79: All Fear Stems from Insufficient Merit Points!","comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-79",79,"\u003Cp>Under everyone’s gaze, Chu Wange walked through the crowd to stand before Lin Mo, tilting her head slightly up, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m hungry, Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Chu Wange being hungry was unusual—after a deep enlightenment lasting over a dozen days, and given she hadn’t yet reached full Grain Grain Bigu, hunger was a natural response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone had expected some grand reaction from her after enlightenment, not this outright dismissal of them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even He Shixiong  from Qingshan Sect so much as glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, everyone silently thought to themselves:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder she’s the Immortal List Top Graduate—she’s got personality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo looked at Chu Wange, whose expression was still dazed, and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re hungry, go eat. Come on, I’ll treat you to the cafeteria!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Wange nodded: “Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the two turned to leave the crowd, heading toward the living quarters of the Nine-Story Enlightenment Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s expression darkened as he stepped forward and blocked Lin Mo’s path:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We haven’t finished talking. You’re leaving already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to let Lin Mo go so easily—right now, the leaders and prodigies of the Nine-Story Enlightenment Platform were all here; missing this chance would be a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow at him, and Ye Chen sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said I’m not worthy—then dare you accept my challenge on the arena?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s what this was about… Lin Mo finally understood why Ye Chen had appeared out of nowhere and started provoking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at He Shixiong  beside him, who remained silent—clearly tacitly approving of Ye Chen’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Notably, even Zhuang Shijie didn’t know how the arena battle would be structured—why had Ye Chen challenged him before the arena battle even began?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he know the rules in advance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything that had just happened clicked together in Lin Mo’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that He Shixiong  and Ye Chen had conspired to trap him—but Ye Chen’s intent was obvious: he wanted to take Lin Mo’s meditation mat in the arena battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Shixiong ’s silence was an implicit signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo quickly grasped the whole picture, and was about to speak—when Chu Wange stepped forward, placing herself between him and Ye Chen, and said coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react, she added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. Draw your sword first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen froze, as if he hadn’t processed what she’d said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rubbed his chin—why did this scene feel familiar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s expressions turned to eager curiosity—wow, is Chu Wange standing up for her Dao partner!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s earlier claim that “Lin Mo and Chu Wange aren’t Dao partners” was instantly disproven by the woman herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s face flushed red and pale in turns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin Mo was the softest “persimmon” among the Immortal List’s top ten, then Chu Wange was the hardest “thorn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accepting the challenge outright would end in obvious defeat—but refusing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the prodigies of this year’s Immortal List and the leaders of the Nine Great Academies were watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even He Shixiong  hadn’t anticipated this turn of events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Ye Chen was trapped in awkward silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a brief pause, he found a way out, glaring at Lin Mo and sneering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo, are you only brave enough to hide behind a woman? Are you just a gold-digger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone glanced at Lin Mo’s handsome face—and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Long A, who nearly blurted out the thought he’d long held: If I had this face, I’d eat too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when he said this, Lin Mo didn’t flinch—he laughed and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Food can be eaten carelessly, but words shouldn’t be spoken carelessly. We’re just good friends.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his bright smile, everyone thought internally: I believe you, ghost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo didn’t let Chu Wange actually fight—he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course you can challenge me—but since it’s an arena battle, you must follow the arena battle rules.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m curious, though—I know the arena battle rules change every year. How are you so sure you’re eligible to challenge me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s rank among this year’s new students of the Nine Great Academies was low to mid-tier—he was on the lowest, seventh-level Enlightenment Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still an entire level between him and the ninth level. Under last year’s rules, challengers had to climb one level at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he were a prodigy capable of surging upward, he’d need at least the second round of arena battles to challenge Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he know he was eligible to challenge Lin Mo this round?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many wondered this, their eyes turning to He Shixiong  beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Shixiong : “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Chen didn’t notice the flaw in his words—he chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t need to know. Just hope you don’t chicken out when the time comes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Shixiong , stabbed in the back in front of everyone: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised his right eyebrow, smiling with quiet understanding: “Alright. I’ll wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he ignored the crowd and patted Chu Wange on the shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, friend! Let’s go eat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not fighting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll fight—but eating comes first,” Lin Mo grinned. “Today’s menu probably has Cantonese roast goose—the chef’s from Guangdong, and his roast goose and char siu are legendary, paired with plum sauce—mm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hmm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his description, Chu Wange involuntarily swallowed, nodding vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, your Spirit Blade—has it emerged yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you named it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Shan He.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted as they walked along the mountain path, gradually disappearing into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd stood frozen, bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are we still here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right—we were waiting to see Chu Wange’s Spirit Blade…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd snapped back to reality—just as Ye Chen turned to He Shixiong  and said: “He Shixiong , I still don’t fully understand the Hundred-Day Foundation Establishment Method. Could you guide me further?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had been leaving paused, all ears perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Shixiong  fell silent for a moment, then said to Ye Chen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have other matters to attend to. Figure it out yourself these next few days—don’t come up again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he swept his sleeve and vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Ye Chen remained standing alone, utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dusk, Room 88 of the Pavilion Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo skillfully channeled True Ultimate Flame into the nearly pure-white flame, which Zhuang Weinan then, with a Dao hand seal, directed into the ancient cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As steam billowed from the cauldron, Zhuang Weinan nodded in satisfaction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lin’s control over True Ultimate Flame has improved greatly—the efficiency of refining the Dao flame is much faster than just a few days ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled: “Thanks to Sister Zhuang’s teaching.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if remembering something, he asked: “Sister, have this year’s arena battle rules been released?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Weinan blinked: “Released already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re asking me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head, a question mark forming above it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Weinan snapped back to reality, quickly pulling out her Spirit Device and opening the work group—only to find a long string of pop-up messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! The team leaders met last night—I missed it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exclaimed, then swiftly swiped across the screen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… found it. The arena battle rules have been preliminarily finalized.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected… Lin Mo pressed on: “Can we skip levels in this year’s arena battle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Weinan was surprised: “It seems you can. How did you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Divine Metal told me… Lin Mo mentally grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Weiwán looked at Lingji while speaking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The rule is that if you win ten consecutive challenges, you may challenge any opponent—here it is specifically noted: there is no restriction on the level of the Wu Dao Platform.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the time has been set: four days from now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing of the arena match matched Lin Mo’s prediction—it would indeed be held on July 20.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way! How’s your progress with the ‘Infernal Ashes Burning Art,’ younger brother?” Zhuang Weiwán clenched her fist in encouragement, “Time is short—push harder, okay~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her dark circles, perfectly blended into the night, and her pale, ghostly complexion, Lin Mo’s lips twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior sister, you should encourage yourself first—if you keep burning the midnight oil like this, you might not even make it to the arena day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for me…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at the panel, where the ‘Infernal Ashes Burning Art’ had already reached perfect cultivation. All his fears stemmed from insufficient merit points—if he had enough merit points…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile curled at the corner of his mouth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ye Chen? A mere flick of my finger and he’ll be reduced to ashes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he slightly bent then straightened his index finger, and saw the familiar prompt appear on the screen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Merit Points +1】\u003C\u002Fp>",1452,"2026-06-21T02:07:02.078Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ffcc801fd9f94b0f168f48eef1d5f7896584658861a239eb93d2fc00f6ca611a","comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-80","comment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-chapter-78",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcomment-1-for-virtue-i-m-really-not-the-chosen-o-cover.jpg"]