Chapter 6:HIDDEN CURRENTS
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Inside the private office of Elder Tianli—
The atmosphere was calm and quiet.
Elder Tianli sat comfortably, gesturing lightly.
"Sit, Hao Chen. Treat this place as your own home… don't be shy."
Hao Chen bowed slightly.
"Thank you so much, Elder Tianli."
Tianli nodded.
And the two began talking.
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Outside—
The air was tense.
The sect elders stood together, facing the judges.
Elder Xue Dao stepped forward, his voice cold.
"You judges… we all clearly heard Yao Yin say 'I surrender.' Yet you did nothing."
Judge Bai frowned.
"No… you must have misheard. He probably said 'not enough.'"
The other judges quickly nodded.
"Yes, Judge Bai is right. We didn't hear any surrender."
Elder Chen Mo smiled faintly.
"Oh? Really?"
His tone turned slightly dangerous.
"If we find out you're lying… or that someone is behind this…"
"You will regret it."
The judges stiffened.
Judge Bai forced a smile.
"We will take our leave now."
In an instant—
They flew into the sky and disappeared.
Chen Mo narrowed his eyes.
"Hmph…"
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Moments later—
A powerful aura approached.
Yao Fang arrived.
Walking through the sky as if it were ground.
Behind him—
Yao Yin followed, still recovering.
The elders looked up.
"Greetings, Patriarch Yao Fang."
He nodded.
They descended to the ground.
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Ling Xiao stepped forward.
"Yao Yin, how are you now?"
"I'm better than yesterday… just a little pain left."
Yao Fang's eyes turned cold.
"These judges… they are clearly on Meizu Hai's side."
"If I confirm it… they will pay."
Chen Mo nodded.
"Yes. If we find the one behind this… they will not escape."
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Tang Zheng approached.
"Greetings, Great Elders. Patriarch Fang."
They acknowledged him.
Tang Zheng looked at Yao Yin.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Just need more rest."
"That's good to hear."
He paused.
"Where is Hao Chen?"
Chen Mo replied:
"He's with Leader Tianli. In his office."
Tang Zheng nodded.
"I see."
He turned to Yao Yin.
"Let's take a walk."
They bowed slightly and left.
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Back with the elders—
Yao Fang spoke.
"Hao Chen… becoming Junior Sect Leader at only 19…"
The elders nodded.
Chen Mo smiled.
"Yes… but the truth is—"
"It wasn't Tianli who made the final decision."
Yao Fang raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
"It was the Sect Founder… Sheng Feng."
Silence.
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Yao Fang's eyes widened.
"What?"
Chen Mo continued:
"The moment five remained… the Founder already knew the outcome."
"He personally chose all five disciples."
"But Hao Chen…"
"He chose him as leader."
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The elders were stunned.
"Then… he truly is a genius?"
Chen Mo shook his head.
"No…"
"He is beyond a genius."
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Xue Dao spoke quietly:
"The Founder himself praised him…"
"That means his potential is limitless."
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Meanwhile—
Inside Tianli's office—
The conversation continued.
"Tommorow, I will take you to meet the Sect Founder."
Hao Chen's eyes lit up.
"Thank you so much, Elder Tianli."
Tianli nodded.
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He waved his hand.
"In this room… choose anything you want."
"Scrolls, techniques, treasures…"
"There are countless."
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Hao Chen walked slowly…
Looking around.
Then—
He stopped.
"I choose this."
A healing technique scroll.
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Tianli raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
"You only choose one?"
Hao Chen nodded.
"Yes. This is enough for me."
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Tianli laughed softly.
"Interesting…"
Inside his mind:
"Out of everything here… he chose healing…"
"This child…"
"I really like him."
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Hao Chen bowed.
"Thank you, Elder Tianli."
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Tianli smiled.
"Handsome Chen…"
Hao Chen scratched his head, slightly shy.
Both of them laughed.
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Then—
Tianli spoke again.
"Go. Announce to all disciples."
"Gather in the Grand Hall."
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"Yes, Elder Tianli."
Hao Chen turned and left.
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Tianli watched him go.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
He sat back down…
Took a deep breath…
And closed his eyes.
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"Interesting… truly interesting…"