The moment those words were spoken, the entire venue fell deathly silent.
They were not surprised by this outcome.
At the same time, they had long since made their guesses.
Yet hearing it confirmed still left them unable to suppress their shock.
"Of course, if you have any doubts, you may raise them now."
Dongfang Chuge swept a glance over the crowd below and spoke.
Doubts?
You had already begun making the announcement. What doubts could we possibly have?
If anyone jumped out at a time like this, they would truly be a fool.
Watching all this, everyone unconsciously drew a deep breath.
Dongfang Chuge took in everyone's reactions and said, "Since no one has any doubts, then this matter is settled."
"Next, on behalf of the Ascension Alliance, I will explain the rules for this trip."
"We will send three elders along with you. They will be responsible for your safety."
"But remember, they will only take action when your lives are in danger."
"If you are merely at risk of serious injury, they will not intervene."
"Therefore, I do not want you to harbor any wishful thoughts. Otherwise, bear the consequences yourselves."
"Second, this training expedition will be team-based, but you may also train in small groups or individually."
"However, in such cases, you must report it to the elders and obtain their permission."
"Also, under such circumstances, you will not be protected by the elders."
"So before making a decision, you must think thrice before acting."
"At the end of the day, you are here to train, not to vie for supremacy and show off your strength."
As he spoke, Dongfang Chuge changed the subject. "Third, if you train as a team, any treasures obtained will be distributed by the elders according to merit."
"If you choose