At this, he paused and swept his gaze over the crowd before continuing, "Do you understand?"
"We understand!" countless prodigies below shouted in unison, their voices loud and resounding throughout the vast area.
Lin Taichu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Good. You may all disperse now. Gather beside the Martial Dao Tea Tree at noon tomorrow."
"We shall obey the Holy Lord's decree!" Everyone clasped their fists and bowed respectfully.
The crowd gradually departed, leaving only several dozen people standing where they were. They were members of the Southern Ridge Ten Great Super Sects.
"You are all outstanding figures among Southern Ridge's younger generation. I hope you will display your brilliance at this Martial Dao Tea Party." Lin Taichu said to them, "All right, find somewhere to rest now."
"We take our leave." Everyone bowed, then their figures flickered as they swiftly vanished.
Jiang Jingxu walked over to Qin Xuan and said in a low voice, "Junior Brother, you should go rest as well."
"Mm. Big Brother, I'll be staying next to you. Remember to call me if anything comes up." Qin Xuan nodded, then left the hall as well.
Night gradually enveloped the lands of Southern Ridge. Countless ancient buildings stood upon the wilderness, while the Myriad Manifestations of Stars Diagram hung above the heavens, emitting a hazy radiance that made the great hall fairly bright, as though it were daytime.
Within the Lin Family's great hall sat many Young Men clad in golden robes. Every one of them possessed an exceptional temperament and strikingly handsome features, while their every movement faintly revealed an air of nobility.
Lin Taichu sat upright in the seat of honor, his eyes closed as though he were cultivating.
A group stood together below. They were none other than the three Jiang brothers, Qin