The Beating Heart of Eternity (II)

In a quiet chamber, two elderly men sat facing each other in silence. Both wore grave expressions, making the atmosphere in the entire chamber feel somewhat stifling.

Anyone familiar with the upper echelons of the Holy Temple Alliance would have been astonished to recognize these two men. Both were pivotal figures in the Holy Temple Alliance—the two Hall Masters of the Knight Temple, Yang Haohan and Long Tianyin.

Yang Haohan was not only the Hall Master of the Knight Temple, but also the Alliance Leader of the Holy Temple Alliance. Of course, his term as Alliance Leader would end when this Temple Grand Competition began.

According to Alliance rules, an Alliance Leader could not serve consecutive terms. In other words, Yang Haohan was certain to step down this time.

"Brother Long, this time, we can only rely on you. Sigh..." Yang Haohan let out a long sigh, his expression somewhat desolate.

Long Tianyin frowned deeply. "I'm afraid there may be changes this time! Our Knight Temple may well..."

Yang Haohan naturally knew what he meant and gave a bitter smile. "What else can we do? Over the past ten years, our Knight Temple has produced the most outstanding talents among the younger generation, but we also suffered the greatest losses in that Holy War. Xingyu may have returned, but for some reason, he insists on remaining at Dragon Guard Pass to stand guard. No matter what, he refuses to participate in this competition. We can only trouble you."

Long Tianyin snorted coldly. "Don't mention that unfilial brat. He keeps that gloomy face all day long; no one knows what he's thinking."

Yang Haohan consoled him. "Don't blame Xingyu either. Haochen has been missing for so long—how could he not be anxious?" At the mention of Haochen's name, the two powerful