While Tian Lei was quietly mastering his cultivation technique in seclusion, deep within his personal realm, another gathering was taking place elsewhere within the sect.
Specifically, at the Void Peak Core Section—the domain where only the Core Disciples resided.
Inside the residence of Core Disciple Huang Jie, a meeting was underway. He sat atop a raised chair like an emperor on his throne, overlooking the group of gathered disciples before him—each one an Outer Sect member, still at the Mortal Rank.
His sharp gaze swept over them, predatory and cold.
"In one month," he began, his voice calm yet laced with quiet authority, "the Annual Sect Competition will take place."
A flicker of frost passed through his eyes.
"And among those participating this year… will be the newly accepted disciple chosen personally by the Sect Master."
He leaned forward slightly, his fingers tapping the armrest with deliberate rhythm.
