C78 You Lost

The scene unfolded in silence as the elders witnessed the outcome, their heads bowing to the Third Elder in acknowledgment. Today's battle had made it clear: the Third Elder had emerged victorious, heralding the dawn of a new era for the Lin family under a new master.

Yet, in that moment of apparent defeat, a faint voice rose from below.

"Don't celebrate too soon, Third Elder."

Lin Chang'an