"Sect Master, is it truly worth paying such a great price to protect Xiao Yuanqing...?"
An Inner Sect Elder spoke in a deep voice. His expression was solemn. His cultivation had already reached the peak of the Soul Condensation Realm, only half a step away from the Nascent Soul Realm. Still young, he wielded considerable influence among the elders.
"Open your eyes and look at Zhao Tingxian. He is the example right before you."
Gu Chunyang's expression did not change in the slightest. Great Zhou's unusual movements only strengthened his resolve to protect the High-grade Immortal Seed at all costs.
If the Phantom Spirit Sect could produce a Profound Passage cultivator, or even someone stronger, then among the eight wastelands and four seas, another Holy Land would rise. This was a grand plan that would bless the Phantom Spirit Sect for ten thousand generations.
"Not every High-grade Immortal Bone can become another Zhao Tingxian. Over all these years in the Grand Void Holy Land, how many Holy Sons have surpassed him?"
"In my view, Sect Master should still consider this carefully."
"Indeed... Going back ten thousand years, there have been quite a few High-grade Immortal Bones who stopped at the Nine Transformations of the Divine Infant. Those who attained Profound Passage were few."
Many elders spoke one after another, scattered and hesitant. They had heard of, and some had even personally seen, seedlings with High-grade Immortal Bones. Though their cultivation speed was extraordinary, they still faced bottlenecks and could perish prematurely for all manner of reasons.
"I agree with the Sect Master's decision."
"Our sect has been weak for far too long. Nightlight Pavilion has made it abundantly clear that they do not take us seriously. The other sects are watching the fire from across the river, waiting for their