“I don't know… the congratulatory message could just be a ploy of the Chaos Sovereign, making things unclear. But I hold one truth—if he truly holds this status and is in good standing with the Chaos Sovereign, his every step within the Thunder Department needs no tightrope walking."2

"The issue is, it’s a gamble we cannot afford," Bai Duo lamented with a helpless shake of his head.0

"Who said we're the ones who have to bet?" Bo Hong chuckled and clapped his friend on the shoulder. "What he truly is will reveal itself once he enters the Divine Gateway. There’s no need for haste or getting close to him. If it turns out he is the progeny of the Chaos Sovereign, you’d have to smile and grovel even if it meant your family’s demise. If not, his facade will crumble entirely, and you won’t be the only one eager to kick him when he's down."0

"That’s true. At the very least, we are safer than Cao Sheng right now," Bai Duo nodded solemnly.0

"Indeed. Cao Sheng got dragged into this mess again by that youngster," Bo Hong said with a sneer, then sighed,...0