Chapter 12: The Elders’ Judgment!
Alright, **readers**, let's break it down.
- My **birthday party** turned into an **arena of chaos**.
- I **started a fight** between the top families **without anyone realizing it**.
- Then, like a **true hero**, I **stopped the fight** with the **Earth Shattering Hand**.
- The result? **Fear. Respect. Absolute shock.**
And now?
I had to **face the Luo Family Elders**.
Because while the **other families** might see me as a **prodigy**, my own family would see me as something **far more dangerous.**
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### **The Luo Family's Inner Hall**
The **grand hall** of the Luo estate was **silent**.
I stood at the center, surrounded by **five elders**, my **father**, and a few **important members of the family.**
- **Luo Tian**, my father, sat at the head of the hall, his expression unreadable.
- **Great Elder Luo Cheng**, the **most senior figure** in the family, looked at me with sharp eyes.
- **Second Elder Luo Min**, known for his **strategic mind**, had a frown on his face.
- **Third Elder Luo Jian**, a battle-hardened warrior, was gripping his seat like he wanted to throw me into a fight immediately.
- **Fourth Elder Luo Bai**, the calmest of the group, simply observed.
- **Fifth Elder Luo Heng**, the youngest elder, looked… excited?
The air was **thick with tension.**
And then, Great Elder Luo Cheng spoke.
"Zin…" he said slowly. "Do you understand what you've done today?"
I tilted my head **innocently**. "Stopped a fight?"
"Stopped a fight?" **Luo Min scoffed.** "You made every major family in Shun County witness a power no child should have!"
"Earth elemental techniques are **not something just anyone can use!**" Luo Jian added. "Even within our family, only the **most gifted** are allowed to learn them!"
Luo Bai tapped his fingers on the table. "And yet, this child… used the **Earth Shattering Hand's first stage.**"
The room went **silent again.**
All eyes were on **Luo Tian now.**
Because if anyone had answers… it was **him.**
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### **A Father's Approval**
Luo Tian finally spoke.
"Are you afraid?"
The elders tensed.
"Afraid?" Luo Cheng narrowed his eyes. "We are simply… concerned."
Luo Tian smirked. "Then let me tell you something, elders…"
He turned to me. His eyes gleamed with **something strange—something dangerous.**
"Zin," he said, "who taught you the Earth Shattering Hand?"
I smiled. "No one."
The **room shook.**
"What?!" Luo Jian's voice boomed.
"You're saying you learned it **without instruction?!**" Luo Min's voice was full of disbelief.
I nodded. "I watched a few people train. Then, I figured it out."
Luo Bai let out a **low whistle.** "Monstrous talent, indeed."
And then—**the system spoke.**
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### **System Notification**
**[You have successfully deceived the elders without lying. +0.5 Evil Points]**
I nearly **laughed.**
Because technically, I **did** learn it on my own. But the system made sure to **reward me for the way I said it.**
Luo Tian chuckled. "You see, elders?"
He leaned forward, his gaze sharp.
"My son doesn't need to be taught. He learns. He adapts. He destroys limits."
He let the words sink in before finishing, **"A monster gave birth to a monster."**
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### **The Elders' Final Decision**
Great Elder Luo Cheng sighed. "So… what now?"
Luo Min rubbed his temples. "We can't just ignore this."
Luo Bai smiled slightly. "But neither can we suppress it."
Luo Jian crossed his arms. "It's simple. We push him **even further.**"
The elders exchanged glances before looking at me.
Finally, Luo Cheng spoke again.
"Zin, you will officially begin your training as a **core disciple of the Luo Family.**"
I raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
Luo Tian smirked. "It means you will receive **personal training**, access to **higher-level techniques**, and a place in **our family's future.**"
Luo Cheng's eyes turned serious. "But it also means you will face **harder trials. Harsher training. Deadlier opponents.**"
I pretended to think for a moment.
Then, I grinned.
"Sounds fun."
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### **Ending Hook**
Luo Zin has been recognized as a **core disciple**, officially stepping into the world of elite warriors.
But what challenges await him in the **Luo Family's training grounds?**
Find out in **Chapter 16: The Path of a Monster!**