After the Storm, Preparing a Way Out; Relentless Training to Break Through the Bone Tempering Barrier

"Enough..."

Just as the dispute showed no sign of ending, a low, feeble voice came from behind the curtain.

The voice was not loud, but the entire hall immediately fell silent.

"Elder Xia is not entirely without reason," the voice behind the curtain said slowly, each word seeming to cost him considerable effort.

"Things have come to this point. The arrow is already nocked; there is no turning back. Elder Tong..."

"Here!"

Tong Hou, the Earth Court elder who had remained silent all this while, immediately answered.

"Among us, you are the only one who remains in a normal state. You have also dealt with the secular world for many years. You will lead the delegation to the Martial Alliance Meeting this time."

"I will obey the Sect Master's decree!" Tong Hou showed no hesitation. He clasped his fists and accepted the order.

He was the only one among the Four Academies Elders who had never practiced "Evil Cultivation." The Earth Court was also the most normal, having long been responsible for the sect's secular affairs and at least letting the outside world know that the Yuanxiang Sect had not completely collapsed.

Having him lead the delegation to attend the meeting was indeed the most suitable choice.

The voice behind the curtain paused for a moment before continuing. "This meeting will likely be no ordinary one. It is a signal that those people are about to lose their patience.

"We cannot place all our hopes for the sect's survival on whether you can break through the 'extreme' of martial arts..."

"Several elders, you may begin selecting a group of core disciples and make preparations early, so the sect's inheritance can be entrusted to them..."

At these words, Xia Jingtian and Yan Cong's hearts sank. They no longer had the slightest