Cloud Sword Palace Mountain Gate, within the main hall.
Xiao Rang brought Lin Heng back at top speed, then summoned every Great Grandmaster currently within the Mountain Gate.
The two serving elders, Transmission Elder Li Yan and Law Enforcement Elder Jin Ming, along with nine retired Grand Elders and Xiao Rang himself—a total of twelve Great Grandmasters—gathered in one hall.
The elder representatives of the nine retired Grand Elders' descendants sat to one side as observers.
"May I ask what urgent matter the Sect Master has?"
Law Enforcement Elder Li Yan spoke, questioning Xiao Rang.
Several white-bearded, white-haired old men with faces full of wrinkles also turned curious gazes toward Xiao Rang.
They had no idea what grave event had occurred to summon even old men like them, who had been peacefully enjoying their remaining years at home.
Could it be that the two Martial Arts Holy Lands, Heavenly Star Valley and Ice Frost City, were preparing to attack?
"It concerns the future inheritance of Cloud Sword Palace."
Xiao Rang spoke and recounted everything that had happened before and after encountering Lin Heng.
When he finished, he continued, "I have invited you all here to gather our strength and suppress the sword qi within his body."
"This child was born extraordinary, with astonishing talent in the sword path. If we can save him, he may become a pillar supporting Cloud Sword Palace's inheritance for centuries to come."
At these words, everyone present was moved.
Lin Heng had never cultivated, yet the sword qi casually emanating from his body required even Great Grandmasters to treat it with caution. Calling him a Banished Sword Immortal Descending to the World was no exaggeration whatsoever.
Just as Xiao Rang had said, if they could save this child, Cloud Sword Palace would have no worries