"Then," Wan Hongxin added, "Brother Po Tian, now you know how important this secret is. If it were known by someone with ulterior motives that Lei'er has a way to survive the Heavenly Tribulation, they would surely capture him.

"If the Six Great Clans were to find out that a direct descendant of the Thunder Emperor, another with the same Innate Thunder Body as the Thunder Emperor, has appeared, what would they do to the Wan family? I think you understand without me saying."

Of course, Sui Po Tian understood what the Six Great Clans would do.

They could not stand by and watch another Thunder Emperor emerge from the Wan family. Otherwise, given their past actions against the Wan family, the new Thunder Emperor would surely annihilate their entire clan for revenge.

The day the Six Great Clans found out would be the moment of the Wan family's total annihilation.

As a general of the Wan family, Sui Po Tian would inevitably face death as well.

Sui Po Tian turned to Sui Xiaohang and said sternly, "Xiaohang, like your father, swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao, guaranteeing that you will never reveal this secret."

"Don't worry, Father. Wan Lei is my brother. I would rather die than betray him."

Sui Xiaohang immediately swore an oath to the Heavenly Dao.

Seeing that both father and son had sworn the oath, Wan Hongxin felt relieved. He was exchanging such a great secret in order to gain Sui Po Tian's trust and to put his mind at ease.

After all, at this time, it was necessary to make him lean towards his lineage, so that he could later cooperate with him in a logical manner.

"Brother Po Tian, there is one more thing that I need your help with."

Wan Hongxin said with a solemn expression.

"Please speak, Brother."

At this moment, Sui Po Tian was much more polite, after all, his son's life depended on him.

"It's like this, many people already know about Lei'er and your nephew surviving the Heavenly Tribulation.

"This news cannot be contained, but have you thought about it, if two months later, they both appear alive and well, what will people think?"

Wan Hongxin said.

Upon hearing this, Sui Po Tian immediately became serious and said, "Those people will know that they both have a way to survive the Heavenly Tribulation, and they will surely capture them and force them to reveal it.

"At that time, not only will Wan Lei be in danger, but my son will also be in danger."

"Yes, Brother Po Tian, so you know what to do, right?"

A hint of killing intent flashed in Wan Hongxin's eyes.

"I know. I will silence everyone who saw them survive the Heavenly Tribulation, and you will take care of those on your side.

"Then, the two of us will issue a statement, telling everyone that the previous rumors about them surviving the Heavenly Tribulation were all rumors. Now all the rumor-mongers have been executed, and anyone who dares to spread rumors again will be executed without pardon!"

Sui Po Tian's words were filled with murderous intent.

"Good, it's settled then. In the future, if anyone asks, we can just deny it to the death."

Wan Hongxin nodded and said.

Wan Hongxin, being upright by nature, had never done such a thing before, but at this moment, what did it matter if his hands were stained with blood, as long as his son could live?

As long as my son can live, what does it matter if I kill everyone under Heaven?!

At this moment, Wan Hongxin's beliefs and mindset underwent a silent change.

He repeatedly asked Wan Lei, making sure that Wan Lei had not admitted to anyone other than Sui Xiaohang and his father, himself, and the Mansion Lord that he had survived the Heavenly Tribulation, and felt that this lie could be covered up.

The group talked for a long time, set a date to meet here next time for the Heavenly Tribulation, and then returned to their respective homes.

Three more days passed, and Wan Lei arrived at the Xin Xing Academy as scheduled, because this day was the day of the Academy's Grand Competition.

It was also the day to decide whether Zhao Dongxing would continue to serve as the Dean of the Academy, or whether Liu Dehuai would replace him.

The martial arts arena was located behind the Academy's school building, covering a vast area, which was rare in Nanfu City, where land was at a premium.

The martial arts arena was already densely packed with disciples. This day was a grand event for the Academy, and of course they did not want to miss the day when the Academy's most outstanding disciples competed.

Wan Lei was also in the crowd, with Sui Xiaohang and Feng Silu standing beside him.

Of course, with their strength, they were not qualified to participate in the Grand Competition.

Wan Lei knew nothing about the Academy Grand Competition, and Feng Silu was giving him a knowledge popularization.

"Only disciples at the ninth and eighth levels of the Initial Force Realm can participate in the Academy Grand Competition. Of course, those below the eighth level would be courting death by going in.

"Among those who are qualified to participate this time, nearly half of them support the Second Master's lineage.

"Because the Second Master's family has promised them great benefits, giving them money and resources, or wooing the families behind them, your situation is not optimistic. This time, you will face a great challenge."

Wan Lei was very satisfied with Feng Silu, the little intelligence officer.

He nodded and said, "Then what are the rules of the competition? One-on-one duels? Random draws? And finally determine the top ten?"

Wan Lei had experienced this kind of competition in his previous life, in the great Asgard, there were these one-on-one warrior duels.

"No, if that were the case, you would not have a chance, even if you could defeat all your opponents and win first place, but according to probability, the number of people supporting the Deputy Dean would still be more than those supporting the Dean."

Feng Silu shook her head and continued:

"The competition rule is a melee!"

"A melee? Everyone stands together and fights randomly?"

Wan Lei asked in surprise.

"Yes, everyone fights together, and the ten people standing on the stage at the end are considered the top ten."

Feng Silu said.

Good heavens, this would not determine the strongest ten. The strong would probably be besieged as soon as they went up. No matter how strong they were, a good tiger could not withstand a pack of wolves.

"If it were normal times, the strong would still be able to win, but this time, it is different from the past. It is a big day to decide the Dean.

"So at the beginning of the competition, those who support the Deputy Dean will definitely gather together and launch a fierce attack on the others."

Feng Silu nodded and said.

Wan Lei asked doubtfully, "In that case, wouldn't we be bound to lose?"

"No, there are also many disciples who support your family and the Dean, who can't stand the people on the opposite side and wholeheartedly support the Dean. They have also gathered together."

Feng Silu said.

"In other words, this time it will be divided into three factions, one faction is the one that supports the Deputy Dean, which is also the strongest. One faction is the one that supports the Dean, and the last faction is neutral."

Wan Lei said.

"That's right, what you have to do is, after you enter the arena, directly launch the most violent attack on the enemy. You are now at the peak of the ninth level of the Initial Force Realm, and you are also one of the few strong people.

"You must show strong combat power, so that the neutral faction feels that your faction has a chance of winning, so that they will lean towards your faction, and you will be able to establish the greatest advantage."

Feng Silu looked at the sea of disciples on the field and gave Wan Lei a clear analysis.