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Chapter 2542 - 2562: Sea God’s Seal

Chapter 2542: Chapter 2562: Sea God’s Seal

Sea God Sect, the Sect Hierarch reigns supreme.

Just below the Sect Hierarch are the two Vice Sect Hierarchs and the Saint Child.

The Vice Sect Hierarchs are the helpers of the Sect Hierarch.

The Saint Child is the successor chosen by the Sect Hierarch, the next Sect Hierarch.

Even though they are Vice Sect Hierarchs, they absolutely have no chance of succeeding to the position of Sect Hierarch, so even though they rank above the Saint Child, they wield less power than the Saint Child.

Although the incumbent Sect Hierarch, Han Zongji, confirmed Shangguan Wenyin’s position as the Saint Child, he personally did not like Shangguan Wenyin, because Shangguan Wenyin was loyal to Sea God Sect, and not to the Sect Hierarch.

If he could, he would definitely have supported someone loyal to him to assume the role of Saint Child, but as the saying goes, "a rotten log cannot be carved," Shangguan Wenyin had taken the lead while others could not catch up. With the support of the Elders’ Court President, Han Zongji could only pinch his nose and reluctantly accept it for the time being.

For this reason, during the sectarian struggles, the Sea God Sect should, in the Sect Hierarch’s absence, be led by the Saint Child, but Han Zongji, citing the Saint Child’s youth and inability to bear such a responsibility, appointed Wei Deyuan as the person in charge, thereby curtailing Shangguan Wenyin’s authority.

After Sea God Sect’s defeat, even though Han Zongji knew that the responsibility did not lie with the Saint Child Shangguan Wenyin, he still used this pretext to sentence Shangguan Wenyin to a hundred years of exile in the Kutuo Sea and established Yuwen Yuanshan as acting Saint Child.

Now that Fan Tianxing has regained power, he granted sufficient authority to Shangguan Wenyin.

Below one, above ten thousand.

Although two new Vice Sect Hierarchs were confirmed, their power was not great.

After Fan Tianxing seized back the position of Sect Hierarch, he stayed out of sight, rarely appearing. Many speculated that he had been seriously injured in that battle and was now recovering.

Empowered by Fan Tianxing, Saint Child Shangguan Wenyin launched a vigorous and thorough restructuring of the whole Sea God Sect, and countless influences and adherents were cleansed.

Even now, the cleansing continues; the entire Sea God Sect is in turmoil, and everyone is in danger.

Lin Chen couldn’t help but exclaim, "He’s exercising the authority of the Sect Hierarch in the role of Saint Child. He can finally do what he wants to do..."

Shang Wenyao said with a laugh, "Yes, he finally got his wish."

After pondering, Lin Chen said, "Since it’s not far, let’s pay a visit, consider it a farewell congratulation, and by the way, conduct an interview to see how he feels now, whether he’s really enjoying it or not."

Shang Wenyao was amused by Lin Chen’s words and laughed merrily, "Compared to his previous dejectedness, he is now taking bold action and doing what he wants—I’m sure he’s very pleased."

The two set off together toward the Sea God Sect headquarters.

Five days later, Lin Chen and the other saw Shangguan Wenyin, whom they hadn’t seen for over a year.

Shangguan Wenyin showed a happy smile on his face upon seeing them.

"I was just thinking, after I’m done with this period, I’d send you an invitation to come visit, but here you have come by yourselves..."

Lin Chen shrugged and joked, "After we parted ways with you, we found a place nearby to cultivate, until today. We heard that you had successfully taken the position and, since it wasn’t far, we decided to come and see."

"How does it feel, acting with the authority of the Sect Hierarch as the Saint Child, reforming the entire Sea God Sect?"

"Tired!"

Shangguan Wenyin had a wry smile, "The Sea God Sect is like a giant covered in boils from head to toe, how easy is it to eliminate every one of them?"

"For the past year, I’ve been so busy I haven’t had a moment’s rest, and up to now, it’s only resulted in some reluctantly satisfactory outcomes. To truly bring about change will require who knows how much longer."

Lin Chen consoled, "As long as one is on the right path, no matter how far away the destination may be, each step taken brings us one step closer. As long as we do not stop walking, we will surely reach the end."

Shangguan Wenyin burst into laughter, "I didn’t expect to be encouraged and comforted by you, a disciple of Dragon Mountain Sect..."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "We may be rivals, but we’re not enemies, don’t worry."

After the light-hearted talk, Lin Chen’s smile faded, "How are things, in control?"

Shangguan Wenyin’s smiling face became serious, his eyebrows furrowed into a "chuan" character, "On the surface, it seems fine, but according to all the information I have, he still controls many people who are secretly watching us, ready to counterattack at any moment..."

Lin Chen frowned, "You mean Han..."

"Don’t say it!"

Shangguan Wenyin cut Lin Chen off, his eyes solemnly cautioning, "We must not speak of it."

Lin Chen looked at Shangguan Wenyin in astonishment, his gaze confused, "Isn’t he defeated?"

Shangguan Wenyin gave a bitter smile, "He is defeated, but he is not dead; he escaped, and the Sea God’s Seal is still in his hand."

As Lin Chen continued to look puzzled, Shangguan Wenyin explained, "The true leader of the Sea God Sect is actually the Sea God, it’s just that normally the Sea God also serves as Sect Hierarch, hence the Sea God is the Sect Hierarch, and the Sect Hierarch is the Sea God."

Lin Chen understood by now, "The one with the Sea God’s Seal is the Sea God, who presides over the Sea God Sect. Elder Fan has already reclaimed the position of Sect Hierarch, but since the Sea God’s Seal remains with that person, that person is still considered the Sea God... Is that what you mean?"