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Chapter 112 - 107 The Informer

Chapter 112: Chapter 107 The Informer

"Absurd!" The Sect Leader’s heart bristled, and he harshly reprimanded with a stern voice.

He glanced swiftly towards the crowd below, the murmuring voices growing increasingly intense. The Sect Leader’s complexion darkened in an instant as he coldly said, "Take my Token and go find the Master of the Law Enforcement Hall. All disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall, move out immediately to maintain order. If I hear any more of this nonsense, the entire Law Enforcement Hall needn’t exist anymore."

The disciple was about to take the Token.

Ling Tian Sword Master barely smiled, but snatched the Token away in one swift motion.

"Ling Tian, what do you mean by this?" The Sect Leader said with anger in his voice.

Ling Tian Sword Master said, "The results of the draw were just revealed, yet how is it that someone knew of the outcome ten minutes prior? Shouldn’t the pressing matter be to conduct a thorough investigation first? The magnitude of the competition in mystic arts is so great, if someone is reaching their hands into this matter, what fairness can there still be in the Divine Martial Sect? Going forward, how can you, Master Zhang, command respect?"

The Sect Leader coldly said, "The possible outcomes of the draw are but a few, that person was merely trying to attract attention, babbling randomly. Now that the result matches, it can only be described as a coincidence. Should we really make a grand fuss investigating for such an attention-seeker? Then our Divine Martial Sect truly becomes a joke!"

"Sect Leader, you are mistaken," Fire Flame Venerable also spoke up, "Regardless of whether this person is spouting nonsense, it has already caused a very bad influence among the disciples. If we suppress it by force, how can we convince the public? From now on, there will always be rumors of underhanded dealings within the Divine Martial Sect! The best course of action now is to investigate openly, to clear things up so everyone sees the truth! This is the only way to silence all discussions."

The Sect Leader’s face took on a slightly stern expression: "How do you propose we investigate then?"

"Quite simple," Ling Tian Sword Master raised an eyebrow; "If there’s foul play, it must be that the drawing box has been tampered with. By examining the slips inside, we’ll know."

How could the Sect Leader agree? He said coldly, "There has never been such a precedent in the history of the competitions in mystic arts, this is utterly preposterous. Besides, if it weren’t for that Ling Tian disciple causing trouble with the All-Worlds Communication, how could such an incident even occur? The All-Worlds Communication was sold by Ling Tian Peak, and I do not believe for a second that you truly do not know who that anonymous poster is. In my view, how about this, you directly reveal the identity of the disciple spreading rumors, and I shall expel them from the Divine Martial Sect immediately. This way, who would dare to gossip behind the scenes?"

Ling Tian Sword Master sneered, "I had an early discussion about the All-Worlds Communication with Xiao Nian. Anonymity is anonymity, and the identity of the anonymous poster is protected by the highest level of confidentiality. Even Xiao Nian does not know the specific identity of the poster. But really, Master Zhang, your resentment towards a disciple, could it be that you feel guilty? Let me think, the results of this draw are most advantageous to your disciples! First, having Han Peirong weaken Sheng Linglong’s strength, then letting Chen Feng clean up, the calculations you’ve made are so loud even the Snow Demons of North Sea Extreme could hear them."

"Ling Tian! Don’t you go too far!" The Sect Leader suddenly stood up.

Qing Guang also stood quietly behind the Sect Leader, "Criticizing the Sect Leader rashly, Ling Tian, you are the one who has gone too far."

"If this was not arranged by the Sect Leader, then why can’t we check the drawing box?" Ling Tian Sword Master also stood, saying coldly, "This is clearly the best way to prove innocence. Or is it that you simply do not dare?"

"It seems to me that we might as well take a look," said Fire Flame Venerable calmly.

The Sect Leader’s complexion shifted slightly, and he glanced at Bai Hua Immortal Venerable and Chaofang Immortal Venerable.

A trace of difficulty flickered in the eyes of Bai Hua Immortal Venerable as she stood up and said softly, "Actually, everyone is concerned about the fairness of the competition in mystic arts. How about this, we declare this round of drawing void and have the top four redraw. This time, the six of us will supervise together to ensure no mishaps. What do you think?"

"Declare the drawing void?" The Sect Leader’s face was stern. He was somewhat reluctant.

Even for him, balancing all parties, orchestrating things behind the scenes was no easy task.

If the results are now declared void, wouldn’t all his efforts have been in vain?

"Better examine the drawing box," Ling Tian Sword Master stated.

The Sect Leader’s expression turned stern. Reviewing the drawing box was even more impossible!

He gritted his teeth and said slowly, "Checking the box, wouldn’t that mean admitting there’s something fishy? Since there is doubt about the results, let’s redraw."

Ling Tian Sword Master looked at the Sect Leader with a mocking gaze, but said nothing more.

His initial aim was simply a redraw anyway.

As for inspecting the box, he knew full well the Sect Leader would never agree.

For today, this was already enough.

After all, it was clear to discerning eyes who stood to benefit the most from the just-concluded lottery draw.

Though nobody dared to discuss it openly, could anyone really stop the private gossip?

The reputation and authority of the Sect Leader will inevitably diminish with each incident of this kind.

One day, it will hit rock bottom.

The Ling Tian Sword Master is not in a hurry at the moment.

Amidst the murmurs.

The Sect Leader stepped forward with a stern face and declared: "The drawing of lots is absolutely fair and impartial, but due to the overwhelming voices of doubt, to quell the skepticism, from now on, before every piece of lot paper is placed into the box, it must be confirmed jointly by myself and the other five Supremes. This draw will also be redone in accordance with this new rule."

This time.

Under the witnesses of the Sect Leader and the five Great Supremes, the new lot papers were placed into the lottery box.

"Which bastard is responsible for this mess," Chen Feng muttered with a resentful expression.

He was on the verge of easily securing the top position when, unexpectedly, this interruption occurred.

It goes without saying that with this redraw, there’s no chance for any tampering, and who knows what the outcome will be.

Han Peirong followed with a curse, but the hand she had clenched tightly was slowly relaxing now.

The anonymous post was made by her.

Despite its anonymity, she was still worried that Ling Tian Peak would reveal her identity.

Yet, she took the risk this time.

Now, it seems her gamble has paid off.

Whether Ling Tian Peak truly couldn’t trace the author of the anonymous post, or they knew but chose to keep it secret for her, it didn’t matter to her anymore.

Whether it was becoming a Master’s Disciple or considering this moment as a betrayal of the Sect Leader, what she sought was merely self-interest. She just wanted to progress further and further on the immortal path.

Now that there’s a chance for a redraw, even if she still ends up drawing Sheng Linglong, she would accept it.

"Peirong, you do the draw," the Sect Leader said, his gaze deep and heavy.

Regarding the tampering of the lottery, the Sect Leader wondered at which step the error occurred that led to the leak.

The Sect Leader recalled Han Peirong’s defiance from yesterday and couldn’t help but contemplate some thoughts.

Could his disciple have some issues?

"Yes," Han Peirong responded, her expression unfazed.

She casually drew a piece of paper from the box.

The paper was unfolded.