It seemed not everyone had arrived yet, so the cultivators all remained silent. Only a few acquaintances exchanged the occasional word. After waiting for almost another half hour, only one more person came into the hall.
A Sound Transmission Talisman flew into Chu Tianshu's hand. After he checked it, his brows furrowed, and he raised his head with a grave expression. "Fellow Daoists, originally, among those Chu invited were also two elders from the Tianyun Sect. However, I just received a message from my disciples. These two fellow Daoists were unfortunate enough to run into an encirclement by Ghost Kings, and their chances are grim. In all likelihood, they will not be able to come here."
The moment these words came out, the people below instantly exploded into an uproar with a buzzing clamor. Even though everyone present was an expert of the Core Condensation stage, they were visibly shaken, and quite a few even showed fear on their faces.
"Quiet. Fellow Daoists, please do not throw yourselves into disorder. Chu invited everyone here precisely to discuss a strategy against the enemy with you all." Chu Tianshu gave a cough and spoke unhurriedly. His voice was not loud, yet it easily drowned out all the noise, and there was even a faint effect within it that calmed the mind and spirit.
The gathered cultivators were startled, and only then did they gradually quiet down. As the host, and also the person present with the highest cultivation, Chu Tianshu was someone they naturally had to give face to, whether by sentiment or reason. Besides, in such chaos, no proper discussion could come of it.
"Brother Chu's Concentration Technique is truly marvelous beyond the ordinary. Since you invited us here, and this region is also within your esteemed family's sphere of influence,