Chapter 20: Within the Diep Dynasty

The competition room remained tense, but a chilling gust of wind from the main door caused everyone to turn. A tall, imposing figure entered. His hair was silver, but his eyes were sharp, and his aura radiated power, making everyone hold their breath. It was the Old Master – Chairman of the Diep Corporation, the man behind all the power brokers that Diep Lac Duat Van held.

The entire audience was suddenly silent, no one dared to utter a word. Old Master Diep Thien Hoang, along with his wife Diep Thuy Hoa, their eldest son Diep Lac Duat Lien, and second son Diep Lac Duat Hai, entered as if inspecting a highly trained army. Their appearance was not to support the competition, but a subtle message to everyone present: This Elite Assembly was not just about intelligence, but about power.

Diep Lac Duat Van stood up, bowing respectfully. Although he was always cold, the appearance of his father and brothers made his eyes light up with reverence. It was strange, because in previous competitions, Diep Lac Duat Van was always the one in charge, always in control of everything. But today, under his father's gaze, respect was evident.

The Old Master was a man of immense influence, not only in the business world but also in the underworld. Known as the founder and leader of Diep Thi, the most powerful corporation, the Old Master not only possessed economic strength, but was also a man with close ties to underground organizations everywhere.

"This event is meaningful not only to Diep Thi but also to the future of our entire family," the Old Master said, his voice deep but sharp.

Duat Van nodded slightly, then turned to look at his brothers, Diep Lac Duat Lien and Diep Lac Duat Hai. These two older brothers were always solid rocks protecting him. They were not just ordinary brothers, but also warriors in the underworld, always making delicate moves in every scheme.

Diep Lac Duat Lien, the eldest brother, was always the one in charge in every situation. He possessed intelligence and strength, known as the future successor of Diep Thi, but always paid special attention to his younger brother Duat Van. Despite his cold exterior, Diep Lac Duat Lien always protected Duat Van like a precious asset that no one dared touch.

Diep Lac Duat Hai, the second brother, was different. He was strong and somewhat rough, but very fond of his younger brother. Every time Duat Van encountered difficulties, big or small, he was always the one to help, sometimes not hesitating to use extreme methods to protect his younger brother.

While everyone was still recovering from the appearance of the Old Master and the members of the Diep family, the Old Master turned to look at Duat Van, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"Son, today is your day. Don't let anyone overshadow your name."

Diep Lac Duat Van only smiled slightly, but in his eyes was an undeniable determination. He was not one to back down in any battle. His position had been determined from a very young age, and he would not let anyone infringe upon it, even family members.

Before the attention could subside, another person entered. Dich Thua Han, who was always silent like a ghost, now stepped into the light. He did not look at Diep Lac Duat Van or the Old Master, but only turned his eyes towards Minh Hoang, as if to challenge something. His gaze was cold, but with a hint of curiosity.

"The battle is not just about victory," Dich Thua Han said softly, but loud enough for everyone to hear. "The battle is also about relationships, things that have not been revealed."

Minh Hoang frowned, not quite understanding the meaning of Dich Thua Han's words. But he felt like something was about to happen. The underground forces were swirling around, and secrets were about to be revealed.

The Confrontation

The competition continued, but the appearance of the Old Master and the Diep family members made the atmosphere even more tense. Every move of Duat Van, Dich Thua Han, and Minh Hoang was watched by the sharp eyes of the Old Master and Duat Van's brothers.

Not just a simple intellectual competition, the Elite Assembly had become a power struggle. Each question, each challenge could determine the fate of the participants. And Minh Hoang, though unwilling, was gradually becoming an indispensable part of this battle.

An undeniable truth: In this underworld, no one can maintain their position without the protection of stronger people. And Minh Hoang had soon realized that this battle was not only about intellect, but also about the complex relationships that were gradually being revealed.