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Morning.
Atop the Profound Truth Sect Main Peak, a solemn atmosphere filled the Main Peak Hall.
Four rosewood chairs stood on either side of the hall. The Peak Masters of the Profound Truth Sect's Seven Branches and Chief Elder Ouyang Jingxuan were all present, seated upon them.
Everyone wore a composed expression, their auras held in check. The faint pressure radiating from them lent the entire hall a heavy air.
Just then, a refined yet imposing figure walked slowly out of the rear hall.
He wore moon-white Daoist robes and a black jade belt. His features were handsome, with a touch of frost at his temples. He was Cao Zhen, Sect Master of the Profound Truth Sect.
His stride was unhurried, each footfall almost inaudible, yet every step seemed to make the air inside the hall briefly still.
Reaching the seat of honor at the head of the hall, he stopped and slowly swept his gaze over those below.
The eight senior leaders of the Profound Truth Sect rose together and bowed, their voices perfectly aligned. "Greetings, Sect Master!"
Cao Zhen raised a hand slightly. "Dispense with the formalities. Please, sit."
Only then did the seven Peak Masters and Ouyang Jingxuan return to their seats in turn. Their eyes rested on Cao Zhen as they waited for him to speak.
Cao Zhen slowly settled into the seat of honor, tapping the armrest lightly with his fingertips. His gaze passed over the eight people below as he spoke in a steady voice. "I summoned you today to discuss two matters. Both concern the future of